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As you all know, I have been a major fan of Miss Winters from the beginning, and I will read anything this amazingly talented author writes. I was, however, a bit worried this time, because I did not think that the plot - a 600-year-old debt a prestigious family has to pay another family - would work in this modern society that we live in. But my doubts became nonexistent as soon as I had read the first page: this author knows exactly how to tease, tempt, and tantalize her readers with her powerful words. Yes, her stories are unconventional, to say the least, but that is part of the reason why I love them so much.
Nila Weaver is the young, successful, and sheltered woman who on the night of a major breakthrough as a professional designer is introduced to Jethro Hawk. Unbeknownst to her, his family holds incredibly power over hers and she finds herself gravitating towards him despite his peculiar behavior.
"I often felt like a kitten brought up by two tigers. Never permitted my own claws to form or teeth to sharpen." (Nila)
Because of her overprotective father and brother, she is rather naive, but that is only in the beginning of the story. She soon learns that she has to become stronger, more resilient, if she is to continue to live, and survive, under the ever watchful eyes of the hawk.
I really love how Nila evolves from a shy, insecure woman to a feisty, strong minded cat with claws. She is forced to make the best of the situations she finds herself in, and I admire her strength and tenacity. But my heart also bled for her from time to time...To find out that your life is forfeited before it has ever really begun must be devastating, and I really hope that Nila’s fate will change as the story progresses in the (hopefully) near future.
"My life was never mine. My destiny was already written. My story began the night he came for me." (Nila)
As for Jethro Hawk...To say that I found him to be very mysterious and intimidating would be an understatement! He is a bit of a conundrum, actually, and even though I cannot say that I will ever envision Jethro as a hero - trust me, this man is far from one! - I admit that I, so far, feel very intrigued by him.
"Men like me morphed into predators in sheep's clothing. We preyed on the weak with no apology, and everything landed in our f****** laps." (Jethro)
As the story progressed, I caught myself becoming more and more interested in the man hiding his true nature from the public eye behind the facade of his lineage, and the debt that follows every firstborn son that is born is such an interesting and different plot. I honestly cannot wait to uncover all that is Jethro Hawk in the future.
"You live in a fairytale, princess, and I'm about to destroy it." (Jethro)
With all books written by Miss Winters so far, you will have to prepare yourself to be slightly disturbed by some of the things she forces her characters to go through. I always sit back and wonder how she comes up with her stories, and I must confess that the twists and turns of this first installment in the Inherited Series has left me quite speechless.
Both Nila and Jethro are bound by a kind of curse, in my opinion, and even though they should not be feeling other than like a prey and hunter, forced to be on opposite sides, they cannot deny the strange, but very alluring, sexual attraction that burns brightly every once in a while when they are together. And how is that even possible? I have no answer for you...and that is why I am so fascinated with this book!
You may ask why I feel compelled to give this book 5 stars, and the answer is really quite simple: it is because of the author's writing abilities! I keep telling you how enthralling and captivating her books are, and how her words know how to weave a magical tale shrouded in heartbreak, devastation, and mystery – and even light banter and joy. Her female characters are vulnerable, but are forced to find an inner strength they do not even know they possess until fate makes them go through some horrific events, and even though this particular male character has yet to show any redeeming, and humane, traits, I am more than positive that Miss Winters has a plan, and that she will, eventually, let us see some different sides to Jethro that we do not expect him to own.
Who knows what will happen? Not me, that is for certain. I am actually not a great fan of serials, for various reasons, but I must confess that this one already has me hooked, and I cannot wait for the next book. I will try to be patient, however difficult it might be for me, and I heartily recommend this book to all the fans of dark romance novels out there. I am absolutely certain that you will become equally invested in the fate of Nila and Jethro just like I have become.
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Great story for a start...
I can tell "Indebted" was an extraordinary book by Pepper, because I would be lying. I expected more adrenaline like I felt in "Goddess Isles" series. I really enjoyed every chapter and I hope "First Debt" be an extraordinary book.The theme Pepper Winters choose was incredible. I like the way she finds these forbidden themes and makes a story.I loved both characters. Jethro has a dark side that made me fall in love instantly (I love dark souls so much) and Nila is a strong woman. They are perfect together because they have the same issues, but they are always fighting against what they both want. They lust for each other every time they are together in the same room. It's so hot.I can't wait to read more of this "Indebted" series.
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Barbara Aguiar Azevedo
Um incrivel inicio para uma serie tocante
Reviewed in Brazil on March 17, 2021
