From New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters, comes the second book in the new Dark Romance Series, Goddess Isles.
“There was a monster once. A monster who bought me, controlled me, and took away my freedom.
There was a man once. A man who dealt in myth and secrets, hiding behind his mask, making me hunger and wish to know the truth.”
Eleanor Grace belongs to the man and the monster, hating … to the man and the monster, hating them both but unable to deny that something links them. Something she doesn’t want to feel, something that traps her as surely as the sea surrounding the island where she serves.
Sully Sinclair belongs to his past and the black and white script his life has become. He views his goddesses as commodities—possessions to be treated kindly but firmly. The only problem is…Eleanor is different.
She’s jinxed him.
Cursed him.
Awakened him.
She’s a goddess with the power to ruin him.
Second book in a series. 76,000 words, continue with Third a Kiss
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Ok I liked this one as the pace/story progression was better than the first book Once a Myth. And that ending sure makes me want the third book asap. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
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.
When Sullivan Sinclair kisses Eleanor Grace it is not just a kiss. Sully is ravenous as he devours Eleanor in a kiss neither one will ever forget. And Its The Hottest Thing I’ve Ever Read!!! OMG the Queen of Dark continues to sprinkle her magic and mayhem as she draws us deeper into the world of the Goddess Isles. Sully becomes less of the evil God as he unwittingly allows parts of himself, he thought he had successfully hidden, to be revealed to Eleanor. And in return, Eleanor rises like a Phoenix powerful as she takes ownership of what she has been forced into and needs to believe she will survive. But both Sully & Eleanor cannot refute the insane attraction and chemistry they feel for each other. When they are together, their touch is electrifying, his whispers and lips to her ear are intoxicating and the begging of their bodies to unite is fire.
We are given clues to the mystery of Sully’s past and why he is so passionate about certain things today. In the mystical place of Euphoria, not all seems as it appears. The cliffy has us right at the edge begging for more from the next book, Third a Kiss. Twice a Wish is a definite easy 1 click!!!
The books in this series cannot release soon enough for this girl. These books are dark and deliciously wonderful. I got some answers but have a bunch of new questions about Sully and Jinx, still wondering what is reality what is not and where on earth is this all going. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
Eleanor (Jinx) is reeling from the reality of her what her life will be on this Island. Sully, she hates him, she loathes him, he’s a monster who purchased her and has altered her life forever. So why does her body betray her, each and every time he’s in the vicinity. Their chemistry was combustable in the first book, and now it is erupting and i am pretty sure i’m scorched with the heat !!
Ok so no spoilers here… because this book is beyond a simple reading experience!!
Deep Breath- Deep Breath… I kid you not this book has me quite literally in a panic, in Lust and my emotions scattered and strewn into the wind !! Complex Characters, that only this authors brilliance brings to life, and leaves us knowing we have read something that will stay with us forever.
Happiness – Hell yeah !!! I love these characters and every little quirky thing about them and their turmoil !
Tears, pain and Hurt – Oh yeah, The situation and every little twist and insight into their characters leaves me baying for more!
Anger – OMG yes, i absolutely want so badly at times to slap Sully, He’s a man on edge and his aura of danger is real yet adds to his attraction, Damned Man !!!
Fear – For sure, I fear not only how this story will develop but also how deeply this author can draw me into this virtual world and weave my emotional state into every page that i don’t want to leave or to end
Lust – YES YES YES !!! Even in reality you know you would run a mile, Pepper Winters throws us into a world of Dirty Dark Delicious Guilty Pleasures and Secrets that leave you wanting to yell them from the roof tops.
There is only one cure for the effect a Pepper Winters book has on your heart and emotions… and thats to read more !!!!!!!!
I went through this book so fast. You would of thought it was short but its not. This is good writing Peppers darkness is what you wanted here it is. Elanor or Jinx is no push over but shes not to smart either . Their both fighting something the have no control over. Fate , Destiny , Souls whatever these 2 got it bad. Im starting to question others people. Their going to notice shes someone special and it cant be good for either one of them.
The birds crack me up. So cute…
Jinx jinx jinx the ending your going to die she unleashed a monster…..
Also Who’s falling for Cal wtf is with these 2nd characters that you want more of them lol
“You don’t want me to fuck you?”
“Sit on me…or don’t. Use me…or use yourself.”
“She looked like a queen. A wild-haired, sensually savage queen while he looked like a barbarian. A gladiator with scars and tragedies, his prowess and power fogging the rustic cave around them.”
“Not yet. Not yet,”
“Stay mine. Fuck.”
“Thank you, Jinx. For the best fucking night of my life.”
“You’ve captured my heart.” His voice wavered with frustration and fury. “I’m afraid I’ll never get it back.”
Yeah, if this is you under control—unable to stay away from that walking Jinx of a curse, then you’re in deeper shit than I thought.”
“You would know if I ever fucked you. I told you you’d never be the same if I did.”
“First time in Euphoria and you’ve earned a forty-thousand dollar diamond. Four days until your next serve, Jinx. Let’s see if you every man falls in love with you…or if it’s just one.”
“Run…please fucking run.”
“Run, Eleanor.” His voice slipped past feral and straight to barbarian as he growled, “Run. Run. Fucking run!”
Please…Jinx.” His voice vanished to a tortured whisper. “Run…”
Twice a Wish is the second book in the Goddess Isles series by Pepper Winters. You can NOT read this as a standalone. You must read Once a Myth first. And believe me, you will want to read this series. I can’t really say much about it without any spoilers so…
It starts where Once a Myth ended. Haha! I should totally stop here. I seriously can’t get into the storyline but I will say that it’s addictive, raw, dark, and powerful. The characters and story are intense. Sullivan is in a battle with himself. Eleanor isn’t helping the battle within. They are both lost. In ruins.
Wow. That was definitely one of my shortest reviews ever. And if you follow me, you know it too.
Quotes:
“I remember, Cal. And I also remember being the fucking boss around here.”
“I could never like you, Eleanor Grace, because you could never be an animal.”
Oh my goodness! Twice a Wish picks up where Once a Myth left off, and it takes off running! This one is much more fast paced than the previous one! It’s fast paced, sexy, angsty…. there’s a slow burn going on between Sully and Jinx. And I just have to say, I love Skittles! Lol! And the ending of this one, OMG! I cannot wait for Third a Kiss!
Be prepared because this series will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. I was all over the place, and I loved it and hated it at the same time. I was a mess! I devoured this book in one sitting and it wasn’t enough to satisfy my needs. One minute I was wanting to hug both Sully and Jinx and the next minute I wanted to throat punch both of them. They are both so damn stubborn. Sully is a god and loved by many. Jinx his goddess, is both his best treasure and his biggest regret. Secrets are revealed, truths are shown and desires are unfiltered and unmeasured. This is one steamy ass read and I can’t get enough of it but my, my, my how the tables have turned. I can’t wait to read what happens in the next book. When you play with fire you are bound to get burned, and in this case it is delivered in the most hottest, sinful and filthiest ways. That ending though!!!! It had me wanting to throw my kindle against the wall and begging for more at the same time. Pepper Winters is killing me with these cliffhangers and I know the wait is short and will definitely be worth it but damn these days are going by slow. I’m soooooo ready for the next book. If you are ready to explore beyond your wildest dreams and desires then this is the story for you. It did not disappoint me and I can’t wait for more.
Another amazing book by Pepper Winters! This is the second book in a standalone series. She alludes to some other characters from previous series which thrills us readers who have followed her.
Pepper Winters writes well with storylines that keep me intrigued and characters that evoke all kinds of emotions…love, hate, anxiety, joy, respect, confusion, fear, and hope.
Eleanor is so brave. My respect for her has grown. Sully is confused, but may show a human side. Both are strong. The cliffhanger wasn’t as brutal, but I so need to know what is going to happen!!
*I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley. It was so good, I bought my own copy!
The slow burn, the angst, and everything in between. I am going to die before the ending of this series. Dark romance is my favorite thing to read. Pepper is, by far, one of the best authors out there for it. If you haven’t read her yet, start now, you’ll be happy you did!
Just when you think that nothing can top your favorite Pepper Winters’s book, she goes and writes these book
Pepper continues Sully and Jinx’s story in ways you never expect
The continuing story of Jinx and Sully will blow any preconceived notions on how you think this story will go as you will never expect what happens in Twice a Wish! Pepper is the queen of the unexpected and Sully and Jinx prove what a great storyteller she is! All I can say is I am left waiting for Third a Kiss and it can’t arrive soon enough. Bravo Pepper for making your readers hating to turn the last page!
Holy Moly! The snake has had a taste of his own poison. I simply cannot wait to see how this goes down!
The second installment has things heating up. And holy hotness, Euphoria is something on another level. I didn’t know what to expect exactly, but it wasn’t anything close to what it was. Where does Pepper get these kinds of ideas? The writing made me feel like I was transported inside and experience Euphoria along with Eleanor. The scenes were a tiny bit lengthy, but that’s because I wanted to get back to what was happening outside of Euphoria.
Sully and Eleanor struggle with their feelings. They fight their undeniable connection. She’s unraveling him. Something Sully doesn’t want.
A different side of Sully was shown and learn what made him the way he is. I understand completely why he’s untrusting and callous to people, and I can say that I really like Sully. Probably even close to loving him.
Eleanor has a fire in her eye refuses to die, no matter how hard Sully tries to diminish it. This is one of the things I love about her. She was a goddess at the end of this book.
I’m invested in seeing Sully’s and Eleanor’s relationship unfold. There’s one thing that made me wonder if it was him or not. I’m hoping that it was Sully. I can’t wait for more, especially with that cliffhanger.
Holy frick. This series is getting intense now! Whew! We definitely get some answers in this book… and more questions! Lots of frustration too, I sometimes want to beat these characters. But they’re growing on me quickly and I am somehow rooting for them, despite their individual flaws.
In a series like this, you kinda know in advance that each book will have a crazy cliffy. I turned my progress bar off so I couldn’t see how much was remaining. My heart was beating out of my chest so I knew the end would come soon. But damn. It got me. Gah! Shit just got REAL! I am dyyyyying for the next book!
If you’re looking to start this dark and twisty series, you’ll want to start with Once a Myth. Each book is being released a month apart. Join the crazy ride!
Oh good grief…Pepper you have smashed it more than I thought possible!
Book 2 in the Goddess Isles series and somehow it was better than the first!!!!
I have so much to say about this book and series yet I’m lost for words!!…how?!?
This book had me fully captured from page 1, I physically couldn’t put it down, I HAD to know what happened next, I lost my breathe a few times, I held it in others, I was blind with rage and my heart was torn to pieces at one stage! And of course I can’t forget how freaking hot and flustered I got! So a word of warning…don’t read in public!!!
So yeah, that’s it! I’m off now to lie down in a dark room and try and recover and anxiously await book 3 which can’t come quick enough!!!
Excellent!!
I voluntarily received an arc from the author and this is my honest review.
4.5 stars–TWICE A WISH is the second instalment in Pepper Winters’ contemporary, adult GODDESS ISLES dark, erotic romance series focusing on billionaire Sullivan Sinclair, and his captive Eleanor ‘Jinx’ Grace. The GODDESS ISLES series is set in the same world as the author’s MONSTERS IN THE DARK and the INDEBTED series. TWICE A WISH should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book one ONCE A MYTH.
WARNING: Due to the nature and dark content of the story line premise, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKGROUND: At twenty-one years old, Eleanor Grace was kidnapped, violated and drugged on her way to becoming a sexual slave. A prisoner in a gilded cage, Eleanor, along with several other girls, are either the willing sexual partner in a fantasy island paradise, or find themselves forced into a lifetime of suffering and pain. Purchased by billionaire Sullivan Sinclair, Eleanor is defiant to the end but a defiance that will come with a price. Four years a slave, Eleanor is about to discover that all is not well on the island paradise or with the man who now dominates and governs every aspect of her life.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Sullivan and Eleanor) TWICE A WISH focuses on the continuing turmoil that has become Eleanor Grace’s life. Billionaire and pharmaceutical magnet Sullivan Sinclair owns several islands in the south Pacific but his goddesses, as he likes to call his sexual slaves, live, work and reside on the Goddess Isles. Owning and operating a fantasy island for the uber rich, Sullivan Sinclair ‘procures’ his goddesses through kidnapping and sexual slavery, and in doing so he believes the women he ‘rescues’ are nothing more than prisoners in a gilded cage but Eleanor Grace draws Sullivan Sinclair like a moth to a flame, a flame that is not once, but twice, forced into doing what she has never done before.
TWICE A WISH reveals some of the heart breaking background and history of the man we have come to know as Sullivan Sinclair. The demons of his past drive his present, but with money and power Sinclair turns the tables in an effort to control and punish the people who represent everything wrong in his life.
A dark, gritty, raw and intense read TWICE A WISH, like many of Pepper’s previous releases follows a Stockholm Syndrome premise wherein our heroine will quickly fall for her captor, a man who may be more damaged than anyone could have imagined. The premise is controversial, creative and dramatic; the characters are broken but strong, tragic and colorful; the romance is mired by dubious consent, slavery, ownership and unnatural lust.
Holy hell this book was a intense dark romance with so much angst and heat ! Twice A Wish is the second book in Pepper Winters Goddess Isles series and it is packed with pulse pounding pleasure and sinful desire , and the angst !!! OMG this series is definitely a page turning spellbinding dark romance that only this author can write ! I’m not going to go into the story as I don’t want to give anything away but this book picks up where the first one left off and Pepper Winters continues in this Unique compelling journey between captor and captive in Twice A Wish a story told unlike no other ! This book is a definite must read and that ending had me screaming WTF ?!?! Definite 5 stars for this book !!!
*** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
I’m still trying to get my bearings in order after reading this second installment of the series.
Sully and Eleanor will forever be engraved in me because the pull and push between them is just so addicting. I can’t get enough of this series and the god and his goddesses.
Even though I was completely and utterly speechless with the first book and I can tell you that I’m even in a worse state now with this second book. Pepper Winters always has a way with her wording and the topic and the premise of her stories that will leave you completing wanting more and more each and every time.
We get a glimpse of what Sully really is or was in his past in this book and it explains in more detail why he is the way he is. Eleanor somehow has a connection with him that is beyond physical attraction. They share similar likes and dislikes and that scares Sully because he figures that will be his demise and there will be no way out for him when it comes to Eleanor a/k/a Jinx.
The ending tho….really with each book I’m going to die another death with the way these books end!
Pepper Winters has started a new series with so much angst that will leave you completely shattered!
You know those books that you feel like you hold your breath through from start to finish? Those OMG moments? Those moments with such feeling and emotion you feel it deep down in your soul? THIS BOOK IS ALL THAT AND MORE!
Twice A Wish is book two in the Goddess Isles series which picks up right where book one left off. Pepper Winters brings us deeper into the story of Jinx and Sully, two people who are drawn to each other on an entirely different level. Two people who are not exactly who we think they are and we get a really good look at them in this book.
I have to say, this book has me guessing…did that really just happen? Was it him or was it? I’m totally beside myself trying to put all the pieces together. It’s raw, it’s dirty and so freakin’ delicious!
If book two can make me feel like this…I cannot WAIT to see what Pepper does in book three!
Twice a Wish is the second book Goddess Isles series.Eleanor and Sully connection in the book is electrifying and their encounters are full of passion and desire. He fight his feelings for Eleanor.Sully is heartless and cruel.
The book is very captivating.Pepper Winters is Queen of dark romance.When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.Pepper Winters is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.