Title: Pennies
Author: Pepper Winters
First published July 18, 2016
298 pages, Paperback
Rating: 4.17
Overview
“I am not a survivor, I am a prisoner. And as long as I am owned, my life is not my own.” Taken from her life at eighteen, she’s been sold to the highest bidder, a puppet with strings that are pulled by her owner.
Her life is a nightmare that she can’t escape from, no matter how much she wants to. But then he appears – a thief with a heart as black as the night sky.
Elder Prest is a man with a purpose, and he has one goal in mind: to free her from her captivity. With his arrival, her life changes in ways she never thought possible.
He doesn’t see her as a possession or a slave, but as a woman – a woman that he wants to protect and cherish. But can she trust him?
Is he the one who will save her, or will he be the one to bring her downfall? As they grow closer, she realizes that there is a fine line between freedom and death, and she doesn’t know if she’s ready to cross it.
About the Author
Pepper Winters is a successful author, with thirty books published in nine languages. She has achieved best-seller status thirty-three times on prestigious lists such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.
Her writing covers a range of genres, from Dark Romance to Coming of Age, and has earned her awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero.
Pepper’s popularity is evident in her multiple #1 iBooks bestsellers, as well as her success in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller categories. With twenty books currently available, she has hit the bestseller charts twenty-nine times in just three years.
Pepper is a Hybrid Author, publishing both traditionally and self-publishing. The Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.
Her books have gained international interest, with translations already available in Italian, French, Hebrew, German, and Turkish.
For those interested in keeping up with Pepper’s work, she offers a newsletter and can be followed on her website, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. She encourages readers to reach out to her with any questions or comments via email at [email protected].
Editoral Review
Pepper Winters’ Pennies is a dark and gritty romance novel that explores the complexities of love, power, and control. Published on July 18, 2016, this book is a must-read for fans of the romance genre who enjoy a touch of suspense and danger.
Winters, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, has crafted a tale that is both captivating and disturbing. Pennies tells the story of a young woman named Tasmin, who is kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery to a wealthy and powerful man named Elder.
Tasmin is renamed Pimlico and is forced to endure a life of servitude and abuse. However, as Pimlico’s story unfolds, it becomes clear that she is not a victim but a survivor, and her strength and resilience are truly inspiring.
The book’s plot is fast-paced and engaging, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. However, what sets Pennies apart from other romance novels is its dark and taboo subject matter.
The book deals with issues of sexual violence and exploitation, which may be triggering for some readers. However, Winters handles these topics with sensitivity and care, and the story never feels exploitative or gratuitous.
Winters’ writing is both beautiful and haunting, and her characters are complex and well-developed. Pimlico is a particularly compelling protagonist, and her journey from victim to survivor is both heart-wrenching and empowering.
Elder, too, is a fascinating character, and the dynamic between him and Pimlico is both disturbing and strangely compelling.
One of the book’s strengths is its exploration of power dynamics and control within relationships. Winters does an excellent job of examining the ways in which power can be used to manipulate and abuse, but also how it can be used to empower and protect.
However, the book is not without its flaws. At times, the pacing can be uneven, and some of the secondary characters feel underdeveloped.
Overall, Pennies is a powerful and compelling read that will stay with readers long after they’ve finished. While it may not be for everyone, those who enjoy dark romance and are interested in exploring the complexities of power and control in relationships will find much to appreciate in this book.
Rating: 4/5
