From New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters, comes the fourth book in the USA Today Bestselling Dark Romance series, Goddess Isles“There was a truth once. Truth we shared in the dark and scribed scars upon our hearts.There was a lie once. A lie that shattered our hard-earned truth apart.”Eleanor Grace did the unbelievable. She fell for a man who trades in women, dabbles in myth, and has the … in women, dabbles in myth, and has the morals of a cold-hearted beast. However, love isn’t enough where past sins are concerned, and only pain can follow.
Sully Sinclair did the impossible. He gave his trust to a goddess who has the ultimate power to break him. Unfortunately, paradise is just an illusion, his islands aren’t impenetrable, and now he has to pay the price.
A fledgling connection.
A war they can’t stop.
A future that doesn’t bow to fate.
5 Stars – This series is forever going to be one of my favorites from Pepper. Heather, GR
5 Stars – This book! Everything is about Goddess Isles at this point. I don’t feel like I will be whole, until the last book. It’s a MUST! Ash.imagery
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OMG I’m being torn in all directions! Sully and Eleanor are giving me all the feels and I’m up and down so much! Gonna need book 5 ASAP so I can stop thinking about this haha!
Sully, Sully, Sully who are you really? Never a man confused me so much and made me feel a tsunami of emotions- I love him.
Seriously, this series gets better each and every time
I am so engrossed in the story of Sully and Eleanor that I cannot turn the pages quick enough.
The writing flows so well that I struggle to realise that this is just a story and its not real, because I often find myself so emerged into the story, its almost like I’m there feeling what they do feel. Pepper Winters is such a genius that BOOM it happens and you are speechless , flabbergasted and in awe!!
I need the next book but I don’t want it to end!!
Buckle up and get ready for another adventurous ride with Pepper Winters in Fourth A Lie. Eleanor and Sully’s hate-love-lust-pain story is going to shock you and then claim you.
Just when Sully was coming at terms with his feelings about Eleanor, his monster brother Drake declared war on his empire. Now he is at crossroads. He will die if he makes Eleanor leave to keep her safe as she holds key to his dead heart. And he will die if Eleanor stays and she is harmed. Eleanor refuses to let him go. But they have no idea about the horrors waiting for them. Death sounds easier…
This reason is everything that makes Goddess Isles an essentially Pepper Winters story. The dark and depraved side of humanity. Undiluted emotione choking me. The filthy, deviant and breathtaking passion that crosses limits and reaches an intense animalistic craze. The heartbreak, the angst and the complexity of human psyche. I fall in love with Sully a bit more with every single story. He is a magnificent man. His love and hate both are equally monstrous. He took an almost super human form in this story as he incessantly fought to protect his goddess. Eleanor proved once again that she is made for Sully. This woman is the epitome of grace and fierceness. The only negative thing for me was this story dragged a bit for me. There are enough action and adrenaline filled dramatic moments but I was getting a bit impatient to see more of Sully and Elenor together. That ending left my mouth hanging and heart beating furiously!
Fourth A Lie is the most complex and passionate story of the Goddess Isles series. Pepper Winters ruled my heart and soul with her mesmerising writing.
Received ARC for honest review
A-maz-ing!
I’ve said it before and I feel it’s fitting here,
but this series just keeps getting better. In this installment the author kicked it up a notch with the perfect blend of steam and angst.
The writing was strong, vivid and emotional. Sully and Eleanor’s story continues to evolve and develop and what I learned about them especially Sully had me swooning heavy duty.
The ending was just jaw dropping, and excited with what direction the story is going to take in book 5!
WOW ! This book by far is the best one in this series I thought the last one was , nope ! Not even close ! This story is so gripping and raw I immediately lost myself in this world of Goddess Isles once again and I LOVED every second of it ! This story is so intense and captivating a very jaw dropping omg read ! This book had my poor heart pounding against my rib cage so hard especially at the end ! Expect the unexpected and one hell of a twist ! Definite must read and definite 5 stars from me !
*** ARC GIVEN FOR MY HONEST OPINION ***
Just wow it gets better and better this one is action packed non stop and is terrifying as Sully and Eleanor fight for every thing that means something.
This is emotional and I could not believe what was happening its gut wrenching and I felt and cheered loudly for these characters that I have come to love and adore to be in so much destruction.
Writing flows so easily and perfect and I want more.
This series is a must read for Pepper fans!
Pepper’s style of suspense and steam will have you turning the pages needing to know what happens next, yet not wanting it to ever end. I still have a love-hate relationship with Sully with his treatment of Eleanor. The plot twists of Sully’s brother, the traitor on his island, Eleanor’s resilience and Sully’s never ending magical medicines will keep you in suspense hoping for the good guy to be victorious! Need Fifth a Fury yesterday!
Honestly book #4, Fourth a Lie reads like a movie. It is nonstop action, anxiety-provoking, suspense driven amazement. Sully and Eleanor are both fierce in this book in their resolve, loyalty and above all their love for each other. Pepper has written a truly despicable character in Sully’s brother Drake who has absolutely no, none, redeemable qualities. The experience of reading this book is truly exceptional and will have you falling even deeper in love with Sully and be more amazed at Eleanor’s strength. The cliff hanger is another big one but sets the bar high for what I know will be an epic conclusion to this incredible series. I can’t wait for Fifth a Fury. You definitely want Fourth a Lie to be your next 1 click!!!
3.5 stars
Ok I will admit some parts were slow, but knowing Pepper I knew something HAD to happen! Sully, I don’t know how he is making it through its like is he even human lol.That cliffhanger was worth it and now I need the next book asap!
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
GAHHHH I am so obsessed with these books, each and every one of the Series so far has had me hanging onto the edge and this one is no different!! MORE INTENSE, MORE DRAMA AND MORE EMOTION!!
Sully is still Sully, his path to love has been a slow one, but he’s still himself, a monster one minute and a protective caring lover the next.
Jinx still has such strength within her, she knows what she wants and is just as determined to get it. Their love is encompassing and explosive !! You sure do need a fan reading those pages !!!
Just when they seem to be finding their goals and growing as they should, disaster strikes with the introduction of Drake, Sully’s brother who brings an even worse Evil, destruction and devastation to the paradise both Sully and Jinx were creating!!
OMG I did not see any of this coming, Pepper Winters is master of your emotions and mind, i just couldn’t help myself. My anger, my heartfelt hatred towards this character, my wish to destroy him!!
My tears for both Sully and Jinx, and the rising emotions that mentally i had me wanting so badly to protect both Sully and Jinx from the horrors they are forced to endure !!
IAMHANGINGBYATHREAD!!!! Without a doubt is my top series for this year !!!
Everything seems to have been leading up to this moment and boy did it pact a punch! Rather than let slip anything, I’ll just run through my feelings. And there were a lot of them. Anxiety certainly peaked and the heart raced. There were spikes of fear for certain characters and their fate before the heart relaxed… only for it to spike once more. Up and down and up and down. It was a rollercoaster of emotions and feelings. I always thought Drake was this lurking danger just waiting to strike and he was even worse than I imagined. Sully… my heart was in my throat for most of the time. I can’t blame him for hating his brother. The man is a psychopath! I was a bit annoyed with Eleanor in the beginning of the story but I did admire her tenacity and determination. So much happened by the middle of the story and boy did the heart pound over and over again. So scared about some people and what’s happened to them. And then the ending was a heart stopper and I have absolutely no idea where this is going to go next. As much as I want the next story, I don’t want it to come too soon because it means having to say goodbye to Sully. And I don’t think I’m ready. #loveSully
Fourth a lie
15% into the book and my heart is breaking! Literally feels like it’s being torn in half as I sit and force myself to continue on!
28% tigress emerges. DAMN!
37% the doctor? Pika? Calvin?
50% oh crap!
The end…..sobbing mess!
This was yet another attempt of Pepper Winters to eviscerate my heart and mind. Just when things are at what you could assume is the lowest…it can and does get lower. Fighting for what you want and what you believe in Eleanor emerges as a Tigress queen in my opinion. But the something sinister steps into play and terrorizes the lot. Death, betrayal and decay are what left. It also has me quite concerned for what happens in the end.
PSA: no happy ending, lunatics, helicopter stunt devils, sweet birds
**I received an advance copy of this from The Next Step PR and Negalley on behalf of the author. I volunteered to leave an unbiased review.**
I have been hooked on this series since Once A Myth and each book seems to get better and better. I was holding my breath it feels like the entire book.
This book does end on a cliffhanger and CANNOT be read a standalone.
It’s extreme drama from the first page to the last and every page is utterly addictive.
I’m already counting down the days to the finally because I am obsessed with this series and yet I don’t want it to end. I can’t remember ever reading a storyline like this before.
Sully and Eleanor and their story have gripped me for four books now and with only one left to I’m not sure I know where it’s going and I LOVE THAT.
I have no words…..I am in complete AWWW of this story. Pepper Winters has proven once again that she is the master of writing dark romance!
Fourth a Lie is something special. Jinx has proven time and time again how fearless she is. Nothing will stop her from getting what she wants. She is one stubborn woman and I absolutely adored that about her. She was relentless and was going after what she wanted regardless of the dangers she was putting herself in.
This has proven to Sully that Jinx (Elenor) is definitely the woman for him. She has proven to him time and time again that she will stop at nothing and will continue to fight for their love. She doesn’t care if he continues to push her away, she will continue to push back.
The storyline itself had me in pins and needles. I am pretty stoked to find out what the conclusion is going to be for these two lovebirds, what’s going to happen with Goddess Isles and especially what’s going to happen with Drake (the evil snake)!
Another amazingly 5 Star read!
Nothing Was The Same
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“You haven’t seen my man
You haven’t seen him
He’s got the fire and he walks with it
He’s got the fire and he talks with it.”
Sad Girl – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Eleanor Grace is in love with Sully Sinclair. He trusts her. They could go on and live in their own version of paradise. Their peace, however, is an illusion. Sully’s existence isn’t as invincible as he thought it was and now he must pay for his vanity. Nothing will ever be the same.
“Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time
I’ve got a list of names and yours is in red, underlined.”
Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
The Goddess Isles series is my favorite series of this year. This book might not be my favorite instalment of the series, but this entire series is my ultimate favorite. My heart broke so many times in this instalment. I read this in one sitting, right after it reached my Kindle. I couldn’t put it down. This is that book, the one before the BIG BANG, but there are so many explosions in this book already. WHAT WILL PEPPER DO TO US IN THE FINAL BOOK? HAVE MERCY!!!!!
Sully and his self-blaming ways owned me. Eleanor wasn’t my fav in this story, but she had her moments. I expect a lot from her because I love her so much as a leading lady and it’s difficult for her to live up to my expectations in the in-between books. Some of her actions in this book were shallow, making me ask myself if she was dumb or dumb dumb. Skittles and Pika… These babies have a life of their own; THEY STEAL THE SHOW WITH THEIR SWEETNESS. I can’t deal. My understanding of Cal improved in the fourth book. Drizzy finally made his big embarkment and y’all should get ready.
I love this series a lot, so I’m also allowed to honestly criticize it even if it sounds harsh. My main criticism is that the first 20% of the book seemed like a dragged out hollow shell of nothingness, basically a waste of time. Throughout this story I felt like situations were extended and overexplained, but I also acknowledge that this is the book before the final instalment, so I’m willing to turn a blind eye to it. I still read it with passion and determination to find out what happens.
I recommend this to all fellow animal lovers/vegetarians/vegans (WE’RE GETTING A SEAT AT THE TABLE, Y’ALL! High school bully, who?), complex heroines with big hearts admirers and lovers of tortured trust-issues leading men with big… islands amongst other things.
I cannot believe we are at the penultimate Book in the Goddess Isles series. Fourth A Lie is a Truth destroying, soul massacring, earth shattering, hope blistering read. It will truly leave you breathless and in true Pepper Winters style gasping until the last page.
Sully and Eleanor are my new power couple! Although there are times I would love to give them a good shake, their chemistry is undeniable and irresistible.
This book was completely unexpected and kept me in the edge of my seat. There is so much that happened that I was left with my head spinning and my mouth hanging agape at the end. Needless to say I cannot wait for the final book. I have a feeling I am going to have a majorly serious book series hangover when I get to the end
TOTALLY GOBSMACKED!!!
OMG what did I just read!! I am seriously struggling to find the right words to describe how epic this book was.
I had theories in my head about what was going to unfold after the cliff this outstanding author left us dangling on. Turns out my main one was wrong and I never saw a single thing coming that did in this nail biting journey.
After what happened on Serigala I thought maybe that was the last of the carnage, bloody hell was I wrong. What Eleanor & Sully went through during this awesome page turner has left me absolutely shattered. I feel like my heart has been ripped out, put through the dryer never to be right again.
Describing this book as any emotional roller-coaster doesn’t do it justice. It is that and so much more. Eleanor & Sully deserve the world and all the happiness they can find. There is a special place in Hell with Drake’s name on it, that’s were he rightfully belongs.
This author truly knows how to make you physically feel every word you read. She also has a phenomenal imagination that creates characters and worlds, light and dark, you cant’ help but devour and fall in love with, especially Pika & Skittles haha. I’m glad there is only 1 book to go because I don’t think my heart could take much more, but also sad that the series is ending
Good Luck and hold on tight because this is one hell of a ride
Fourth a Lie is the book we have all been waiting for where all things come to ahead between Sully, Drake and Eleanor Grace. Things become very volatile as Drake invades Sully’s paradise while trying to claim everything he owns including Eleanor.
This was a very fast paced part of the story to read, it contains real edge of your seat stuff, leaving you reeling and feeling so drained from all the trauma and drama that the characters are put through. This has been an amazing series and I can not wait to read the last instalment as we were left with one hell of a cliffhanger at the end of this book.
A whopping 5 stars!
Well at least I can breathe again, this has gone to its darkest place and Sully and Jinx are about to see the full unleashing of Drake. I have been so caught up in this series, from the start each book brings a twist you never see coming, it’s a feast of dark delight. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
*sobbing* I’m utterly wrecked *sobbing*
Sully did the impossible to protect his Jinx;
Eleonor found her way back to her monster but … But Drake destroied everything
This book kept me on the edge from the first page: put it down was impossible because i had to know!
Each page made me aching for more ….
It played with my feelings and left me with a broken heart and the biggest of the cliffhangers….