As payment for her father’s debt, he wants:
Her
At his mercy
For three nights
Notorious outlaw Maddoc follows no rules.
When he walks into the palace demanding repayment for a debt no one knew existed, he wants only one thing.
The Omega princess.
Protected and revered, Ana struggles to find control in a life planned for her from the moment she was born.
When she is forced to give three nights … born.
When she is forced to give three nights to a dark, lawless Alpha, his primal touch turns her world to chaos.
But the more she tries to resist, the deeper she is sucked into the intense savagery he has saved just for her.
A SAVAGE DEBT is the first installment of the Beholden Duet, a fantasy Omegaverse romance that explores themes of justice, punishment, and dark, savage love. For fans of Alpha anti-heroes and sassy heroines. Cliffhanger included. This story features romance and situations of a dark nature.
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It took a while, but Ana finally figures out that something is wrong when she is hustled out of the library, her book snatched away, and urgency for her to keep silent and follow her escorts without question. Ana is a sheltered, innocent Omega princess of Allandis, raised to be obedient to the Crown, to always behave according to expectation. She was the kingdom’s greatest treasure. Maddoc, on the other hand, is a notorious outlaw Alpha, violent and full of anger. The entire palace was in an uproar and amazed that the king was willing to grant him an audience when most expected him to be struck dead now that he was finally under their control.
But Maddoc was there to collect repayment of a debt owed by the King, and Maddoc demands that the princess must spend three nights with him as the repayment. Ana has allowed herself to be left in the dark by her parents who carefully control what she knows about the true state of things outside the palace. No one speaks openly of the scandal, intimidation, and indecency that abounds and is eagerly sought after by the court nobility who pretends their disgust. Maddoc’s “repayment” will be quite an eye-opener if Ana pays attention. Ana will have to observe and listen, then question what is really true. Who has been lying to her about what is really going on? Will she let herself be fooled yet again? And who is Maddoc – where does he fit in her life?
The first book in the Beholden Duet series a well written steamy story. But it ends on a cliff-hanger. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a unique omegaverse novel with interesting characters and an unusual plot. It’s not at all what it seems at first. Warning- there’s a big cliffhanger so be prepared. I love the MMC and the FMC is growing on me as she matures. I can’t wait to see how the story concludes in the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Zoey Eliis writes amazing stories and this one is no different. Ana is the princess of Allandis. She has been kept ignorant of the reality of her country by her parents. When Maddoc saves the king and demands a Royal Promise for his reward. When he asks for three nights with the princess as his reward, everyone is shocked. The king must follow through and Ana must give herself to him. He is rough and demanding and he forces Ana to look beyond what she has been taught. I will let you know that this is a cliffhanger. Just when it was getting good, it ended! Curses be upon you Zoey Ellis!! I want book two to come out NOW, not in June. I guarantee that I will be buying the next book as well!
I will forever be grateful for Ms. Ellis showing me the world of Omegaverse. It was years ago when I first read “Crave To Conquer”that my mind was first blown away by the Alpha and Omega dynamic. She has since become one of my go-to authors (and turned me into a little bit of a fanatic, but I digress ).
So when I see there is going to be another Apha-hole added to her Omegaverse shelf on my reading list, sign me up for that read. I know it will live up to what, we book nerds look for in a Omegaverse trope book – dominating Alpha, fiesty Omega, knotting, mates, and some dub-con steamy scenes. This is Ms. Z so I know it will have them all (it so does).
So for the book, perfect princess Ana lives the life of a coddled Omega. She thinks she knows what goes on in her kingdom because she has read everything there is in the palace library. She trusts her parents when they don’t tell her something for “her in good”. But when the notorious outlaw, Maddox comes to claim the Royal Promise from the Crown, she starts to question everything. Especially when Maddox demands 3 nights with her and her parents give in stating she doesn’t understand and that it is “for her own good.”
But not all things are as they appear. Lies and loyalty are easily twisted into truths and betrayal. After one night with Maddoc, Ana has to question the very foundations of her beliefs. She no longer knows who to believe. She can’t even trust her own body. So she fights but it may have further reaching consequences than she knows.
This story is already shaping up to have a lot of twists and turns as this intriguing plot unfolds. Can’t wait for the next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“I am not asking you to give up your kingdom, your wealth, or your reign. I’m not even asking you to give up your alliances or make use of them for my cause. Just three nights with your daughter.”
So asks Maddoc, notorious outlaw, to King Orick in exchange for a debt he’s owed. What a 3 nights those were too! *fans self* Throughout the course of those 3 nights surprising turn of events occur, which is where this book leaves off. I want to read the next book now! I didn’t find the cliffhanger too harsh at all. Kudos to the author for being considerate to her readers and pricing her duet appropriately for the length! :)) I’m fine with duets not being the same exact length, and this seemed like a good stopping place for book 1; like a natural ending point.
This was a good Omegaverse fairytale romance. Recommend for Omegaverse fans wanting something a bit lighter, but still very steamy with a strong Alpha.
Was it just me, or did anyone else find the smut hilarious? Especially with lines like this:
“You’ve had me plenty of times,” Ana murmured, her mouth tight with annoyance. The Alpha grunted, the sound coarse. “Indeed. You have almost restored my faith in royalty.” I was cracking up while reading the sex scenes
This is mostly from the heroine’s POV, and the author promised we’d get more from Maddoc’s POV in the next book. I don’t mind books with only 1 POV, because I like mysterious male main leads and slowly learning more about them as I read on. What I’d really like to see is an evolution in Ana’s POV. There’s room for growth from her. I’m looking forward to learning more about Maddoc – his past and exactly what he’s up too in the next installment.
What can I say, I love this 1st installment! The characters are full of life, with Maddoc being a despised and wanted criminal and Ana is the heavily sheltered daughter of the king who happens to be an omega. In this installment, Ana grows up quickly, learning to speak up for herself even if no one listens. She’s feisty and furious when things get heated and tends to react quickly, even when its going to get her into trouble. Maddoc is dark and brooding, a true Alpha who is infamous in the community but no one knows him well in the palace. He is definitely way past firm with Ana but he’s just starting to reveal little visions of his growing possessiveness. This novel picks up the pace quickly until you don’t want to put it down. Enough angst and turmoil to satisfy along with enough darkness to keep you wanting more. Can’t wait for the next installment! *I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
Another thrilling and intense story and what might be my favorite couple of the Omegaverse series of course its a little early to tell but im already seeing myself craving more from Ana and Maddox in the future there’s even more possessive alpha-ness in this duet than previous books and it’s so darn good I have no clue how the author is going to top it even come close the fierce Maddox moving forward this is a book you will regret passing up
Ana and Maddoc’s story was another really good addition to this author’s m/f Omegaverse lineup. It is part one of a duet so it does end in a cliffhanger. I do wish it had been a little longer because I don’t think we were given much to be able to see beyond the surface of Maddoc. However, I agree with the author’s note at the end that it was a good stopping point. I am anxious to see what happens next.
Ana has lived a sheltered life, the innocent and virginal princess. Much about the Alpha/Omega way of life has been kept from her or lied about. She is unaware of how the Alpha/Omega bond and fated mates really works and doesn’t understand what her body responses really mean.
Maddoc is a criminal and has been pillaging villages for year. The king would like nothing more to lock him up or kill him. However, due to a promise, that can’t happen. Instead, the king has to choose between offering up his daughter or not breaking the promise. There was some hinting that there’s a deeper reason for Maddoc’s request with the princess but we don’t get to see that in book one.
The chemistry between Ana and Maddoc isn’t evident right away. However, by night two, you can start to see there might just be more to the two of them than just a three night promise. Could an arrangement get in the way of that?
The sex scenes are intense and some could be considered dub-con. This story won’t be for everyone. However, if you enjoy dark romance and Omegaverses, I would recommend reading this one.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
I love this story and am counting the minutes for the 2nd part to be released. The storyline is really interesting. Ana, a princess, is given to Maddoc, a criminal, to repay a debt. But only for 3 nights. Maddoc is a very sexy alpha. Ana seems demure but is really a spitfire underneath. This story is sexy, fascinating and I cant wait to find out what happens next!!
Another story in the dark Omegaverse…I’m so happy! A new country, new customs and plenty of palace intrigue – the world building continues. When the most wanted outlaw in the land, Maddoc, demands repayment of a Royal Debt by taking the king’s daughter for 3 nights, there is definitely something else going on. It is a dark romance with dub-con initially, but follows the usual Alpha/Omega courtship. The author says that this story is in 2 parts and this first book ends at a point that makes it a bit shorter than the second book. I can’t wait for the next installment to find out who Maddoc really is and what he knows. I always enjoy the Robin Hood’s, who work for the ‘people’, and I hope that’s who he is.
* I was given an advance copy for an honest [always] review. *
Fabulous start to a new Zoey Ellis story. This is a duet and ends on a cliff but it’s worth every heart stopping page! I’m still fanning myself. This is a m/f Omegaverse that this author does so very well. Excellent character development and World Building and an amazing story that you’ll have to finish in one sitting. This is from the heroine’s pov. We are introduced to Ana. A revered princess and an omega. When outlaw Maddoc demands three nights with her in repayment for a debt, the sparks fly. He’s so alpha you can feel it pouring off him. She may be omega but she’s no wimp. Together they are WOW, just Wow! This is a fast paced story and is excellently plotted and developed. You’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book (as am I).
Totally enjoyed this one. Maddoc is ALL Alpha! He makes you both not really like him, and like him at the same time. Ana is an interesting Omega. She is smart but has moments where you realize she doesn’t know as much as she should. Especially since she is supposed to be eventually be Queen.
This one is a bit shorter than her other books BUT she said in this one towards the end that that means the next book is longer than her other books. So I’m really looking forward to the next one!
i have absolutely LOVED every single book that Zoey Ellis has put out!! and this one is no exception! i know that this is going to be a duet, so i’m already sad knowing that i only have 1 more book to read about Ana and Maddoc’s story. it was a quick read, but the content and steaminess was off the chart! i CANNOT wait for book 2! such an awesome book, you will not regret picking this book up!
Ana is an omega and a princess and heir to the kingdom of Allandis.
Maddoc is an Alpha and notorious criminal.
When he calls forth the royal promise on account of a debt he believes he’s owed Maddoc demands three nights with Ana as his payment.
Setting things in motion and on a course that cannot be averted.
So this was seriously hot with a dose of initial humiliation and reluctance that soon starts to morph into something much more.
Ana initially seems so sweet, compliant and biddable but underneath the surface of her calm outer layer is a spitting wildcat just waiting to be released and taken in hand by her Alpha.
Maddoc is rough, dominant and oh so very male, he also takes what he wants no apologies given.
Their chemistry here is delicious and oh so combustible it actually projects its heat off the page with its raw intensity.
There are also definitely secrets being kept here and I can only speculate to what they are.
What I will say is this Ana seriously needs to take a good look around her and start thinking for herself instead of allowing herself to be so complacent and naive to the games and wills of others.
So with that finale, I Seriously need the next part of this like right now sigh.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of A Savage Debt (Beholden Duet, #1).
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I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review. This is the new story of the Omegaverse created by Zoey Ellis. It’s settled somehow although not specified how in the same universe we came to know in The Myth of Omega series. You get to know Maddoc, an Alpha outlaw and Anna an Omega princess and the situation that gives him three nights with her. You realize there are something behind Maddoc real story and maybe he is not as portrayed to Anna. Anna has lived her life protected and sheltered but maybe she has been lied all of her life.
This is a fun book, easy to read, you read it fast because is intriguing and captures your attention right from the start. It has adult themes, explicit sex scenes and is not suitable for people under 18. It ends in a cliffhanger but it only makes you crave the next installment.
This. Was. Fabulous. I’m ready for part two now…. wow, what a cliffhanger. Maddoc requests three nights with the princess for saving the King’s life. In extreme omegaverse fashion this part tantalizes as much as it teases.
What did I like? Although the setting … somewhere near the Lox empire but years after the first book series, the situation remained a newer version of the Omegaverse world. Maddox and Ana had a rough beginning but by night two it seemed that their fate was closely entwined. Ana seemed ignorant about much of her world and Maddox seemed too knowing. Together the fire scorched between the two and I couldn’t put it down.
Would I buy or recommend? Former lovers of her omegaverse series will devour this. Anyone loving the dynamic between alpha and omega will devour this. Creatively written and quite a story. Amazing author and an amazing series.
Thoughts for the author? Can not wait for book two.. I loved this! Maddox and Ana were so so so hot together. Congratulations on your new release! Five stars…highly enjoyable. I received a copy to read and share my thoughts!
This is a short, spicy, and steamy read with plenty of plot other than the Alpha/Omega sex scenes. I would read more from Ellis about the Alpha/Omega connection. Ends in a cliffhanger.
Princess Ana is offered to Maddoc when he demands her for 3 nights for saving the King in what the law calls the Royal Promise. She learns that all is not what it seems.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. I’m surprised by how much I love this book because it’s slightly different from what I’m used to from Zoey. But it’s no less excellent. The story pulls you in and the characters are interesting and have depth. It ends on a cliffhanger so I’m hoping we won’t have to wait too long for part two.
I received an ARC of this book in compensation for my honest review. What a fantastic start! I am in absolute love with this book just as much as I loved her other books! This one is much shorter than I had anticipated, but still had much depth to it! I am foaming at the mouth for more history on Maddoc and where he came from!