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Destroyed Kindle Edition

by Pepper Winters (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 3,284 ratings
She has a secret.

I’m complicated. Not broken or ruined or running from a past I can’t face. Just complicated.

I thought my life couldn’t get any more tangled in deceit and confusion. But I hadn’t met him. I hadn't realized how far I could fall or what I'd have do to get free.

He has a secret.

I’ve never pretended to be good or deserving. I chase who I want, do what I want, act how I want.

I didn’t have time to lust after a woman I had no right to lust after. I told myself to shut up and stay hidden. But then she tried to run. I’d tasted what she could offer me and damned if I would let her go.

Secrets destroy them.

**Pepper Winters is known for her Dark Erotica. This book is more a Grey Romance. It isn't fluffy, and still deals with darker subjects, but it isn't brutal.**

Destroyed is a complicated love story between a man with a terrible past and a woman who holds his cure. A man who finds redemption in love and a woman who loses her heart and reason for living.

Death brings life, and destruction brings new beginnings.

Complete at 144,000 words. No cliffhanger. Stand alone. HEA
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Pepper Winters wears many roles. Some of them include writer, reader, sometimes wife. She loves dark, taboo stories that twist with your head. The more tortured the hero, the better, and she constantly thinks up ways to break and fix her characters. Oh, and sex…her books have sex. She loves to travel and has an amazing, fabulous hubby who puts up with her love affair with her book boyfriends. She hangs out on Facebook all day every day, so if you want to pop in and say hi, she’s always ready to reply. If you enjoyed this book or her others, Pepper would love you forever if you could leave a brief review on Amazon. Her other books include: Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark #1) Quintessentially Q (Monsters in the Dark #2) Twisted Together (Monsters in the Dark #3 Coming May 2014) Debt Inheritance (Indebted Series. Coming Soon)

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Mar. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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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.

After releasing two books with Grand Central, Hachette (Ruin & Rule and Sin & Suffer) Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work.

Her books include:

When a Moth Loved a Bee

Goddess Isles (5 books)

Monsters in the Dark Trilogy 3.5 books)

Indebted Series (6.5 books)

Destroyed (Standalone)

Unseen Messages (Standalone)

Can't Touch This (Standalone)

Pure Corruption Duet (2 books)

Master of Trickery Duet (2 books)

Dollar Series (5 books)

Truth & Lies Duet (2 books)

Ribbon Duet (2 books)

The Son & His Hope (Standalone)

Fable fo Happiness

Pippin & Mo

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Website: www.pepperwinters.com

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Customers find this book emotionally powerful, describing it as a beautiful tragic love story that had them crying at times. The writing is praised for being amazing, with strong characters that are both flawed and tenacious. Customers appreciate the dark content, with one noting how it creates a beautiful mix of light and dark, while the romance is described as very sexy and enjoyable. Customers praise the author's talent.

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141 customers mention ‘Readability’132 positive9 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as a soul-consuming story that leaves them happily satisfied.

"...this book I didn't think was going to like it at all, but this story is so addictive that you have no choice but to read it and get totally involved..." Read more

"...She has a magical touch when it comes to dark, soul-consuming stories and breathes life and energy into her characters...." Read more

"...This is definitely one of the most impressive love stories I have ever read about two lost souls that find each other in an impossible scenario..." Read more

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91 customers mention ‘Emotional content’74 positive17 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as a beautiful tragic love story that had them crying at times.

"...given it five stars because the story was an epic one, and raw and emotional and yet very frustrating for me at times, but for the life of me I could..." Read more

"...She doesn't take any rubbish, but she has still has an incredible compassion for others. Roan is...complicated...." Read more

"Destroyed is everything its title promises. It’s a story of heinous acts, loss of innocence, dark desires, overwhelming needs and the dream of..." Read more

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55 customers mention ‘Writing quality’51 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting how smoothly it flows across the Kindle page.

"...of this book was much better than the first part and the writing was impeccable as always...." Read more

"...novel by taking us on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, beautifully described and grammatically perfect. I can’t salute you Ms Winters...." Read more

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"...And it surprised me too. It kept me guessing constantly, was well written with excellent characters, who you just can't help fall in love with...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the strong and well-written characters who are both flawed and tenacious.

"...Hazel on the other hand I quite enjoyed her, such a determined lady, strong yet loving and with a tragic past of her own I couldn't help but..." Read more

"...I loved Hazel. She's tenacious, determined and with an inner strength that helped her survive a brutal childhood...." Read more

"...Bright and fierce as a whirlwind that comes encased in dark hair and 8-year-old innocence with an intelligence past her years, and her Mother, a..." Read more

"...most stories don't have a strong female character Hazel is bright, strong and also not the perfect skinned and perfect hair girl ...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the dark content of the book, with one noting how it creates a beautiful mix of light and dark elements.

"...Bright and fierce as a whirlwind that comes encased in dark hair and 8-year-old innocence with an intelligence past her years, and her Mother, a..." Read more

"...was something most stories don't have a strong female character Hazel is bright, strong and also not the perfect skinned and perfect hair girl ...." Read more

"...This book is dark and emotional, everything you expect from Pepper Winters, you will definitely need the tissues ready, but it is oh so worth your..." Read more

"...Not sure what I expected but this wasn't it. Destroyed is dark and a bit twisted (OK, more than a bit) but I really, really enjoyed it...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a dark fascinating read that draws readers in, while another notes how the brutality is wrapped in a velvet glove.

"...Yes I have given it five stars because the story was an epic one, and raw and emotional and yet very frustrating for me at times, but for the life..." Read more

"...I loved Hazel. She's tenacious, determined and with an inner strength that helped her survive a brutal childhood...." Read more

"...It’s a story of heinous acts, loss of innocence, dark desires, overwhelming needs and the dream of seeking hope in the sweet voice of reason...." Read more

"...Having the story from both Hazel and Roans point of view is incredibly important...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Romance’11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a very sexy and enjoyable read, with one customer noting its sweet moments.

"...the other hand I quite enjoyed her, such a determined lady, strong yet loving and with a tragic past of her own I couldn't help but gravitate..." Read more

"...man is so complex and surprising it's unreal, not to mention really sweet at times...." Read more

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"...everything with them.this is definitely a must read love Roan and adored Zel. and Clara omg I love that little girl...." Read more

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"...character but Hazel on the other hand I quite enjoyed her, such a determined lady, strong yet loving and with a tragic past of her own I couldn't..." Read more

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  • Terri T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read - Destroyed is a fitting title, another dark brutal read from Pepper Winters !!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2017
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    I had been wanting to read this book for ages and just never had got around to it, I'm so glad I made the time. Yes I have given it five stars because the story was an epic one, and raw and emotional and yet very frustrating for me at times, but for the life of me I couldn't put it down. In my opinion the second half of this book was much better than the first part and the writing was impeccable as always.

    Hazel is a born fighter in life, but some things just take us down and after some life changing news her life is unraveling slowly. On a night out with her best friend, she meets Obsidian Fox ( Roan) and for reasons she can't fathom she is pulled towards this beast of a man. He has a very dark past with problems no one can help him with, he is conditioned and damaged so badly it actually scared me. I couldn't find a connection to Fox at all, I honestly didn't like his character but Hazel on the other hand I quite enjoyed her, such a determined lady, strong yet loving and with a tragic past of her own I couldn't help but gravitate towards her. Fox felt the same - he wanted Hazel, she had made him "feel" and that hadn't happened in his life for a very long time. He makes her an offer she really couldn't refuse because of certain circumstances in her life at present and from then on she is enveloped into the dark dangerous life of Fox and what a ride of discovery we are taken on.

    I really liked that as the book goes along we get to delve into both their pasts and how they have gotten to this point in their lives, it is told in duel perspective so we really get to know these characters very well. My heart finally started to melt a little where Fox is concerned because lets face it no one is immune to the kind of abuse and cruelty- mentally and physically he has been put through, my heart bled for his pain, but at times I really disliked him immensely and I couldn't see or feel any ending to this book, no hope peeked through the pages and this is where the frustration came in for me , and then WHAM - something changed - you will have to read the book to find out what and why but this was the best part for me. Then just as you think you have got this - it all falls down around your feet again and my heart once again was deflated and disappointed. I was angry, sad and immensely frustrated with the whole thing.
    Hazel on the other hand was a bloody Saint in my mind to put up with all this and still go back for more, me - I would have run a mile and not looked back - thank god Hazel is a better woman than me !!

    I'm not going to lie and say when I first started this book I didn't think was going to like it at all, but this story is so addictive that you have no choice but to read it and get totally involved in the lives of the characters, you HAVE to know the outcome of these conflicted, torturous people, you hold out hope with all your heart that the outcome is a good one but the path that leads to this is a shocking and disturbing one so be warned.

    Another great book from Pepper but one that I will not be reading again and certainly not one of my favourites of hers, but on the other hand it is also one I will never ever forget and that says a lot about this author and her work.
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  • C. Halford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another dark masterpiece!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2014
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    Originally published at Rookie Romance.

    It's no secret that I'm a big fan of her Monsters in the Dark series and Pepper Winters has proved, once again, why she has a spot on my go-to author list.

    Destroyed is one of those books that just reaches into your soul, twists it into pleasure-pain knots and then leaves its echo for days. I freaking loved it. I can't stop thinking about it and telling everyone about it, whether they want to listen to me or not!

    The characters are absolutely fascinating, and so complex and well developed. Hazel is a fighter but after some devastating news, she's feeling adrift and without her usual fighting spirit. Then she meets Obsidian Fox (Roan) and her world is thrown upside down.
    I loved Hazel. She's tenacious, determined and with an inner strength that helped her survive a brutal childhood. She doesn't take any rubbish, but she has still has an incredible compassion for others.
    Roan is...complicated. The dude has issues, like huge gigantic mountains of issues. An ordinary woman would never have been able to handle him, but Hazel isn't ordinary. He has a past that sends shivers of horror down your spine, and leaves your heart bleeding for him. When I think about how he suffered and how it affects him still, it just breaks my heart. There's more I'd love to say about Roan, but I don't want to ruin anything- trust me though, he does not disappoint.

    I always expected a dark, tempestuous journey and frankly there were times when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I couldn't believe Pepper would be so cruel as to leave use without a HEA! All I'll say is that I was left happy- after a devastating, painful and gut-wrenching journey.

    This book will make you sob (you're a cold, cold person if you don't) and leave you shattered, but sated. I can't emphasise enough how much I love Pepper Winters' writing. She has a magical touch when it comes to dark, soul-consuming stories and breathes life and energy into her characters. Seriously, if you haven't already got this to read, I don't know what you're waiting for.

    *I received a review copy for my honest opinion. Thank you!
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Intense - Absolutely Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 March 2014
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    Wow! Pepper Winter's books are always so great. Get ready for an intense, emotionally charged read.

    When Roan sets eyes on Zel in his fighting club, something in his body physically changes. He's never wanted anyone, was trained not to, so he doesn't understand what's happening or what he's feeling. But he recognizes that she's different and knows their connection is too strong to ignore, so he'll do anything to get her, to keep her.

    Zel didn't want to go to the fight club that night with Clue, her best friend, but she did. She's ready to leave when she spots Roan (a/k/a Obsidian Fox) across the room in a heated argument about to fight. He's stunning! He's dark and dangerous and she is drawn to him instantly. She knows she should run, but she can't seem to make her feet leave. Before she realizes it, he's there and he holding her arm and she can't believe the electrical touch and response her body has to him. Roan makes Zel a proposition she can't pass up. But she has secrets and she's told lies; but Roan has secrets of his own. Can they release the secrets and be the person to heal the other? How many secrets are there? And will some secrets be the breaking point? I'm being vague I know, but I don't want to give away too much information, because you really need to read it and experience it for yourselves. It will leave you breathless.

    Roan was a beautifully broken man. His story about his past and struggles will break your heart. He wants so badly to change and to fight his demons. Finding Zel has given him hope for the first time in his life. I was as drawn to Roan as Zel, and I wanted to hug him just as badly as she did.

    Zel is a strong character and has dealt with so much in her life. When she tells Roan some of her secrets, I was proud of her for FINALLY opening up. But she continued to hold back something very important and I wanted to slam my Kindle on her head! UGH! Infuriating woman! When he learns the truth, that scene.....there are no words.

    This was a very emotional roller coaster of a book. It's got some dark elements, but it's more about overcoming a brutal past and living for a brighter future. It's a wonderful story of finding that one person who will understand you, stand by you and help save you. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Please read this book!
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  • Chiara Cilli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Invincibile. Impenetrabile. Invisibile.
    Reviewed in Italy on 15 April 2014
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    Ormai io sono una seguace di primo ordine di Pepper Winters e non ho intenzione di perdermi neanche una sua opera! Così, dopo Q Mercer, è il turno di questo romanzo autoconclusivo--non proprio dark, ma grigio, come afferma Pepper ;) Quasi 500 pagine in cui il mio cuore ha pianto e pianto per il povero Roan, protagonista dai capelli color bronzo e gli occhi così chiari da sembrare incolore. Per quasi tutto il libro, però, lui è Obsidian Fox, proprietario dell'omonimo locale dove si svolgono combattimenti clandestini. Qualcuno ha detto combattimenti?! Oh yeeeeah, proprio il libro per me *.* infatti ho iniziato a sbavare dalla prima pagina xD Non so come, ma la Winters è in grado di toccarmi l'anima--e non con i sentimenti d'amore, ma con quelli oscuri che solo lei è in grado di scrivere come si deve. Con Q mi ha squarciata in due, e con Roan mi ha marchiata. III (Invincible. Impenetrable. Invisible.) Quello che questo povero cucciolo ha dovuto tollerare... oddio, ho sofferto con lui in ogni singolo flashback. Certo che i russi non scherzano proprio, quando devono creare un killer perfetto--e Fox lo è al 100%. Quella poveretta di Hazel, la protagonista, non può nemmeno toccarlo che lui baaaam! La sbatte a terra e per poco non la strangola. Non essendo propriamente dark, questo romanzo è più soft rispetto a TT e QQ, ma molto struggente--tanto che c'è stato un momento in cui mi sono commossa, perché non si può restare impassibili di fronte a una cosa del genere. Finale molto mieloso, ma ci sta ;) Caro Roan, meriti il meglio che la vita ha da offrirti!
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  • Christina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best read ever!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 3 October 2014
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    Pepper brings you characters that you can’t help but love. All her books have you biting your nails and begging for more. I loved this book. Read it more than once and every time I’ve read it it’s made me cry. You will love this book. The sex is unreal and at the same time you can’t help but feel for everyone you meet in this book,
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  • Demelza Carlton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Darker than the devil himself
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 July 2014
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    First, let me say that Roan is darker than the devil himself - hands down. Yet he's just as seductive, stealing inside your head because you understand where he's coming from. His violently stolen childhood and subsequent conditioning are nothing short of brutal. Yet he makes you feel that he deserves happiness - or at least the hope of it.

    Hazel, whether she knows it or not, is looking for an out from her tragic life. I understand her despair at her circumstances, but I don't understand how she could just walk away from her responsibilities, when time is so important. Yet Roan is such a powerful character that he carries the story from the start.

    Ms Winters' vivid writing made this story so real to me I actually had nightmares as a result for about a week afterwards. My almost-eight-year-old daughter having a My Little Pony movie marathon in the background as I read this book probably didn't help the situation.

    No, the characters aren't normal people - their circumstances and their pasts mean that they can never be normal. But they do deserve a happy ending.

    Superb writing that truly deserves five stars.
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  • Sophie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it! Intense, dark, gripping ... for fans of RAW.
    Reviewed in France on 16 March 2014
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    I already read "Tears of Tess" and really liked it but it's even better.

    The characters are truly incredible and the violence is always lurking in a dark corner.
    It's hot and cold, a blow then a caress, high and low ... a roller coaster of emotions.

    What Roan does to Hazel is harsh, unforgivable and still... it's difficult not to be drawn to him. He was the bad guy, killed innocent people, was a monster but you can't prevent wheeping for the stolen boy. Forced in a world full of horror and conditioned to pose despicable acts. He is a product of the utmost violent upbringing and fights every day against his conditioning. It takes a very strong person to battle all the time against his inner demons and not succumb to the darkness and desperation.

    Always in the dark, litterally and figuratively, Roan sees Hazel as his hope, his cure for freedom.
    They both feel this strong connection but they will fight all along. Roan wants to possess her and to buy Hazel for one month. She has turned his world upside down, made him feel for the first time in his life.

    Hazel is a survivor and a warrior at heart. She despises the offer to buy her services but she desperately needs the money to help healing her daughter.
    She'll meet every assault of Roan, always fighting and will overcome trials no other human could endure and survive like she did.
    She shines brightly, full of empathy for Roan, wishing to help him. But she must also protect her daughter and does not have the luxury to bring her life at risk. And yet, even assaulted by Roan, she comes back and forgives many times.

    As for Clara, Hazel's daughter, she is wise beyond her age and broke my heart.

    I cried a lot, for Roan, for Hazel, for Clara and had no idea what the end would be.
    Incredible!
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