ABOUT THE BOOK
I’ve fought a curse all my life. A curse inherited by my sick father. There is no cure. No antidote for what I am. For years, I existed alone. Fighting the urges, doing my best to stay good.
Until Esclave 58 entered my life and I didn’t have to fight so hard. She makes me better, she makes me human, but then he arrives on my doorstep.
He says he’s my half-brother. .He shares my blood. Our father’s blood. That makes him dangerous. That makes him like me.
He wants me for his family? First he has to prove he has control over his darkness. If he does…fine. If he doesn’t?
I’ll kill him.
MY REVIEW
This prequel took me back three years ago when I met Tess and Q in Tears of Tess. I strongly recommend you begin with the Monsters in the Dark series to fully immerse yourself in the complex, triggering, yet captivating love story between two broken souls.
The Mercer Curse is a new chapter in Q’s life as he meets his half brother Henri who is a beautifully monstrous replica of Q. My heart breaks for Henri who is so alone and afraid of what he will become if he doesn’t get help.
I’m sure Ms. Winters has a wealth of shocking twists and turns in store in this new series. The interactions between Q and Henri promise to be volatile, fraught with tension and conflict, and Tess playing a crucial role in mediating the relationship.
This is a great introduction for what is in store for Henri and his demons. I am excited to find out the challenges that lie ahead. May the games begin!
The Jewelry Box Series
The Mercer Curse (2024)
1 Ruby Tears (2024)
2 Emerald Bruises (2024)
3 Sapphire Scars (2024)
4 Diamond Kisses (2024)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
On a career level, Pepper currently has close to 40 books released in nine languages. She’s hit best-seller lists (USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal) almost 40 times. She dabbles in multiple genres, ranging from Dark Romance to Coming of Age.
On a personal level, Pepper lives on a farm with two minis, four horses, countless birds and wildlife, and a precious little ball of fluff called Mo. Her little house-rabbit sits at her feet while writing all the words, and always seems to know when she’s writing a naughty scene. He’s her muse and the main reason why a rabbit is on her author logo.
Now back to the writing stuff…
After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.
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