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Title: THE SINNER'S BARGAIN
Author: Claire Contreras
Age group: Adult
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Najla Qamber
Synopsis:
Being pulled in different directions, Amara must choose what she wants to believe and whom she'll trust.
Excerpt:
The squeak of the bedroom door opening alerted Amara of his presence. She’d learned to sleep lightly, always expecting his unannounced visits. Squinting her eyes as unwanted light from the living room seeped in, she propped herself up on her elbows.
“What now?” she croaked, as Colin’s figure approached her bed.
He thought it was his prerogative to visit her at any time he liked. According to him, he could do with her as he pleased. He hadn’t touched her, though. Even after a full week, he still hadn’t touched her. She wasn’t sure if she should be upset or thrilled about that, but the uncertainty didn’t last very long. Amara had bigger things to worry about, like her mother’s health and the fact that she still had to go to Wicked, Méchant’s American company, without Colin finding out.
It wasn’t the fairytale she’d dreamed up for herself when she’d imagined being with him again…probably because she wasn’t with him at all. It felt more like she simply existed in his world, but nothing more.
“Just checking to see if you’re still here,” Colin responded, as he reached the foot of the bed and sat down heavily.
“Where would I go?” she asked, leaning up on her elbows to look at him. Even though she couldn’t see him clearly in the dark, she saw his shrugging movement.
“I don’t know. I’m not sure what women who sell their bodies for money are in the habit of doing,” he said. His tone was lighter now, but still had a bite to it that made her cringe.
“Maybe you should go home and ask Molly.”
Colin was quiet for a while. “Why did you do it? Why didn’t you ask me for help if you needed it?”
Amara sighed and plopped back onto her pillow. She could smell the alcohol and cigar smoke on his breath. The only time he wasn’t hostile toward her these days, was when he was drunk, often enough now, especially at night. She probably didn’t owe him an answer—it’s not like he actually cared—but she spoke nonetheless.
“Things aren’t always what they seem, Colin. You of all people should know that.”
He shook his head, exhaling loudly. “We used to tell each other everything, Amara.”
“Not everything. Not really.”
“I did.”
Review by: LEEANN
This is the conclusion to The Devils Contract where we saw Amara basically sold off by her father to pay his gambling debts.
In The Sinners Bargain Amara quickly learns things are not always as they seem & you cannot always trust the ones you think you can. He boyfriend she had to leave to pay her father’s debts has come for her & he really thinks he can save her. He also learns some hard lessons in this book.
As Amara’s mothers health deteriorates, family secrets become unveiled & Amara finds out that her father’s debts aren’t the only reason Phillip took her. Secrets from her parents past have resurfaced & someone is looking for Amara as they believe she is the key to a hidden treasure from many many years ago. As with all good mysteries there is always a mole working on the inside & you won’t believe who this one is. I really didn’t see it coming. I was shocked to say the least. But that person does not get off scot free they are certainly punished for their crimes, but I think the biggest shock of all is who is behind putting Amara’s life in so much danger in the first place.
I can’t say too much without giving away some spoilers, but this book is filled with emotion, sex & plots, twists and turns that you won’t expect.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves to read books that are fast paced, filled with emotion & drama. I would recommend though that you read book 1 (The Devil’s Contract) first or it may not make sense!!
5 Stars
If you haven't read the beginning of Colin and Amara's story, grab The Devil's Contract now!
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Review by: LEEANN
OMG I absolutely loved this book way more than I thought I would! !
This is a story about a father who can't help himself, he has an illness, he is a gambler..
He is neck deep in debt and the person he owes the money too wants his daughter.
Amara is young and has no idea what this deal entails, so in her naivety she agrees.
Years later Amara is happily living her life with her loving boyfriend when the debt collector named Phillip comes calling. Life as she knew it changes forever that day.
Amara is thrown into a world she never would have dreamed to find herself in. Her father shows no remorse and continues to gamble.
The biggest threat having over Amara's head is the risk of having her terminally I'll mothers treatment stopped.
This is one of those books with many twists and turns and you never know who the real player are.
Amara has no idea who she can trust and she soon learns things are never as they seem. There are so many smoke and mirror moments and they are all as intriguing as the real reason for Phillips need to have Amara involved in the first place. The real shock is the ending.. I honestly never saw that coming!! I cannot wait for the Sinners Bargain to see how it all ends!
5 Stars
GIVEAWAY:
(1) $25 Starbucks Gift Card, (1)$25 Amazon Gift Card
About the Author:
Claire Contreras graduated with her BA in Psychology from Florida International University. She was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, Fl, where she currently resides with her husband, two boys, and two American Bulldogs.
Life is short, and it’s more bitter than sweet, so she tries to smile as often as her face allows. She enjoys stories with happy endings, because life is full of way too many unhappy ones.
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