Remembrance: A Contemporary Erotic Romance (Iris Series Book 4)

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REMEMBRANCE

Book 4 in the
Iris
series

 

 

 

 

Rebecca Lynn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright

 

Copyright © 2014 by Rebecca Lynn

 

Cover image © Shutterstock

 

All rights reserved.

 

Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the above author of this book.

 

This is a work of fiction.  Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.  The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission.  The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

 

Also by Rebecca Lynn

 

Iris
Series

RELEASE
(Book 1)

REDEMPTION
(Book 2)

REVELATION (Book 3)

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Copyright

What Readers are Saying About the
Iris
Series

Symbolism of the Iris Flower

PART ONE

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

PART TWO

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Epilogue

Acknowledgements

About the Author

What Readers are Saying A
bout the
Iris
Series

 

 

Release,
Book 1

"Loved it! I couldn't put the book down." 
Samantha, 5 stars

 

"Holy Hotness!  This book consumed me from the beginning. I stayed up reading until 3am and the next day I was useless. I could not put this book down.
Jenny's Kindle
, 5 stars

 

"Beautifully written!  One of my favorite reads this year!"
Amazon Customer, 5 stars

 

"Love it...So good, I read it twice!"
Danita, 5 stars

 

"Loved it! Cannot wait for book 2. Rebecca Lynn is an author I would recommend to my friends..."
Andrea, 5 stars

 

"Awesome book!  I can't say enough about this book...not a cliffhanger...Love the blends of erotic/romance. You have to read this and add to your favorites." 
Amazon Customer, 5 stars

 

"Wonderful story.
 
One of the better books that I have read...I love a story that is told in ONE book...I highly recommend this and look forward to the next in the series." 
Amazon Customer, 5 stars

 

 

Redemption,
Book 2

"Perfect.  This book is absolutely perfect...It deserves a 10 star rating for sure. Just perfect. Highly recommended." 
Bea, 5 stars

 

"Great read.  Second book in the Iris series. Loved the first and now the second as well. Love the way this author writes...Hurry up Spring and get here so I can buy book three."
Dmontgomery, 5 stars

 

"I really like this series...This is the second book in this series and I can definitely say I'm addicted."
*FamilyKindleCoffeLover*, 5 stars

 

"Amazing.  Absolute fantastic follow up to Release!! ...lots of hotness!! Definitely recommend Redemption and CAN'T wait for Michael and Emily's story! Write faster girls!!!"
Hockey mom, 5 stars

 

Revelation,
Book 3

“LOL funny with SIZZLING chemistry!  My absolute favorite of the Iris Series!  Revelation is the most thorough, complex contemporary romance novel I've read in a long while… WARNING! Once you start this book, you're going to get sucked in so plan accordingly!” 
DRC, 5 stars

 

“Always an enjoyable read!  It took me a little long to finish Rebecca Lynn's books not because they are hard to read or boring (not the case) but because the chemistry is so intense I needed breaks! I've thoroughly enjoyed the books in the Iris series and looking forward to more.” 
Chingona, 5 stars

 

“Wonderfully written…Rebecca Lynn has written a wonderful story using the same characters but letting you see the stories of each different pair. I love this because I feel like I know these characters. I am patiently (or not so much) awaiting the next book to see what happens with Luke and Janie.” 
Y. Hernandez, 5 stars

 

“…loved all the 3 stories so far & never feel cheated because she gives a full in depth story!  I am so looking forward to Janie & Luke's story!!! This author is very talented
…” 
S. Snider, 5 stars

 

 

 

UK Amazon Reviews from ‘Across the Pond’

 

“I really loved this book. I already shared it with my friends even before I had finished it as it was so good. Well Done.” 
mags, 5 stars
,
Release

 

“Omg.  Love this book, can't wait for so much more in this series. Loved the characters and keeps you engaged right to the end. Another one up there with Fifty.” 
Fil, 5 stars
,
Release

 

“After reading book 1 I knew I was going to enjoy this book I found I couldn't put it down. I fell asleep in the early hrs of the morning then woke up 2 hrs later to finish the book even though I had to go to work so be prepared to get engrossed in the story from start to finish. I am now going to start reading book3.” 
Lindarhc, 5 stars
,
Redemption

 

“Great good feel story.  Really enjoyed the second in the series. Looking forward to seeing how the relationships progress. Yan and Jon make a great couple and I think Yan learned a lot from Jon and his family. Well done!” 
Britbabe, 5 stars
,
Redemption

 

“Great story.  Absolutely loved this book. After reading
Redemption
&
Release
I had high expectations for
Revelation
and it did not disappoint. Great characters and story, and as always very hot. Although it is third book in series you can read as stand alone. Definitely well worth the money. Looking forward to Janie & Luke’s story.” 
Sam
, 5 stars,
Revelation

 

 

Symbolism of the Iris Flower

 

 

Plants and flowers have been given as gifts for ages. "...While other plants are used to communicate very specific messages,

the iris can be seen to symbolize the act of communication itself." 
http://www.flowerexperts.com/meaning_of_the_iris.asp

 

 

Traditionally the Iris flower has been chosen to symbolize faith, valor, wisdom, hope, inspiration, cherished friendship, my compliments and promise in love. 

[Other meanings include] purity, kindness, passion, peace of mind,

admiration and courage.

WHITE Iris flowers symbolize purity and kindness,

Yellow Iris flowers symbolize passion,

Blue Iris flowers symbolize hope and faith, and

Purple Iris flowers symbolize wisdom and compliments. 

http://www.iris-flower.net/iris-flower-meaning

 

REMEMBRANCE, n.

1. a retained mental impression; memory. 

7. a gift given as a token of love or friendship.

dictionary.com

 

*****

 

I Can't Make You Love Me
originally by Bonnie Raitt

 

I'll close my eyes, ’cause then I won't see

The love you don't feel, w
hen you're home with me

Morning will come, a
nd I’ll do what's right

Just give me till then, t
o give up this fight

And I will give up this fight

 

'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

You can't make your heart feel

Somethin' that it won’t

And here in the dark, in these final hours

I will lay down my heart

I will feel the power but you won't

No you won't

'Cause I can't make you love me

When you don't, w
hen you don't

PART ONE

Eleven Years Earlier

 

Hey, Jiggly Janie...  What’s shakin’, Janie Juggs? 

What was shaking at the moment was 17 year old Janie Callahan’s hands.  Standing in the kitchen, she tried to calm her nerves by baking cookies.  Baking and cooking always seemed to help refocus her, but try as she might, she couldn’t wipe the memory of her friggin’ horrible
, yet typical, day at school.

‘Chaz the Razz’ had struck again, the asshole.  Born Charlie Cardosa, he was primarily known to everyone at CAS, the alternative public high school where Janie attended on the lower West side of Manhattan, by his nickname.  And he’d received it in fifth grade due to his penchant for making fun of people. 

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