(#3 of the Dollar series)
Author: Pepper Winters
Genre: Contemporary Erotica, Suspense, Dark
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“Elder is the most dangerous man I’ve met. Not because he can hurt me but because he has the power to steal my heart.”
Pimlico used silence as her ultimate shield. But then she was stolen by a thief who became her master and almost-friend. Life will never be innocent again, but perhaps the crimes Elder wants to teach her will keep her nightmares at bay.
Elder thought he could take what he wanted and sell Pim once he was through. However, that was before she did the impossible and stole his last thread of affection.
Now, they have a choice—give in to fate’s odd chemistry or forever remain strangers.
Pim wants Elder’s secrets. Elder wants Pim’s past. To earn such gifts, tasks must be completed, and Pim must do what Elder says—become like him, become a thief—only then will she have the money to buy her freedom.
We left the couple at a critical point and both are trying to work through their emotions. The guilt, the anger and confusion. In this book, Pim really comes into her own. She takes back control and refuses to be the victim any more. This strength comes from Elder. He gives her confidence and helps her grow. For Elder, Pim gives him something that he hasn't had in a long time: earned love.
The relationship between the Elder and Pim is getting stronger. While they have both endured horrors that no one should, they are still innocent in so many ways. Both Elder and Pim try to protect each other from their pasts and yet they both crave each other. And Elder knows that it could possibly undo him. He finds it hard to say no to Pim's demands even though he knows he should say no.
"That's the main reason I want to set you free, Pim. Not for you but for me. I need you gone before I do something I can't undo. Before I destroy both of us."
The layers are peeled back and we learn more about Elder and the demons he is battling. Explosive and heartbreaking are just some words to describe it. Elder's past is still very much a constant shadow in his life. On the other hand, Pim's past experiences are slowly slipping by and she isn't so afraid of human touch. Or at least, Elder's touch:
My arms went around him, my face nestled into his strong chest, my body kissed his from shoulder to hip.
I hugged this man in some wonderful twist of fate... he hugged me back.
Ms. Winters writes incredible stories. There is so much meaning, symbolism and depth. Nothing is written without rhyme or reason. Each piece is part of a bigger puzzle and the more we read, the more we crave. We understand Pim and Elder a little more than before and yet, there are still parts of them yet to be revealed. I am equal parts excited and scared with what the future holds. I just know that it will be more than what we expect. My heart cracked in places and in others it sang. I smiled when certain characters were mentioned and teared up when cruel words were spoken. Thousands can't get here any sooner.
About the Author . . .
After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. With 19 books currently published, she has hit the bestseller charts twenty-six times in three years.
Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.
Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in 2017.
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Also in the series . . .
Title: Dollars
(#2 of the Dollar series)
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Title: Thousands
(#4 of the Dollar series)
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Title: Millions
(#5 of the Dollar series)
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