Thousands (Dollar Book 4)

I was so psyched when I read Pennies. It was steadily paced with plenty of suspense. The romance was lacking, but I was ok with that. I figure there isn’t much place for romance in a slave’s life anyway. And then I read Dollars and I was a little disappointed. It was a lot of back and forth with Pim and Elder, but I was still looking forward to reading about their evolution. And then there was Hundreds, and I was even more disappointed. I expected Pim’s progress to be slow, but I was hoping for more than just watching her struggle to return to normalcy.And now Thousands. This is the first Pepper Winters book that I could walk away from. It was beyond repetitive in regards to Elder’s distrust of himself, and Pim’s timid acceptance of it. The few times she fought him on his behavior were easily the best parts of the entire book, but they couldn’t save it. I felt like I was reading a broken record: progress forth, fall back, progress again, breaks the rules, fall even lower, progress again. There needed to be more to the story than just Elder’s low confidence in his self-control. He just kept getting on my nerves.Then there’s the ending.*Spoilers*Simply put, it was ridiculous. The end scene with the Chinmoku felt like a B-Action movie starring Jackie Chan. But that’s not even the worst thing to me. First of all, I found it unbelievable and highly convenient for each of Pepper’s main characters from previous books to show up on the same night. It felt like cheap self-promotion rather than a natural evolution to the plot. Second, Q’s stupid resistance to just listen to what Elder and Pim had to say was drawn out and unbelievable. I’d fall for it if he didn’t speak English, but he knew damn well what they were saying and rather than listening to them for a minute, he goes and shoots him? WTH!? I hate when communication misunderstandings cause unnecessary drama in a book, and that scene was the pinnacle of unnecessary.Five books is too long for this series. I assume it was contracted for a five-book serial to be written, but this just doesn’t fit the bill to sustain such a long story. I imagine I’ll still read Millions, but it’s more for me to just finish the damn story rather than me looking forward to it.

Pepper can write really, really well. However I don’t think she realizes how she splits the dialogues almost line by line. And that was the biggest flaw of this book in my honest opinion. The amount of inner monologues in the middle of the dialogues was something like this: a character asked a question, then the other character, instead of answering it immediately like any person, ruminated that question during paragraphs of inner monologues that sometimes took pages (!!!!) and then when they finally answered you’ve already forgotten what the question had been. I seriously had to go back some pages (!!!) to remind myself what was that dialogue about after all. And this was with every single dialogue in this book! EVERY SINGLE ONE!! It became utterly ridiculous to the point where I started visualizing the conversation between the two characters happening with one asking a question and the other staring at the person who asked for about 20 minutes before answering! It’s absurd! When I reached half of the book I’d decided to simply skip the inner monologues and only read the lines where the quotation marks were so I wouldn’t get lost among the sea of reflection that separated each line in the conversation. It made the reading much more fluid. Then, just to check, I would go back and read the paragraphs, often pages (!!!), that I’d skipped. And do you know what I realized? I hadn’t missed much. Most of those soul searching moments from the main characters were quite repetitive and hardly ever presented new or useful information. So, it’s safe to say that nearly a third of the writing in this book is completely unnecessary. I actually wanted to rate it with 2 stars because of that. However this book had its moments. Beautiful and thrilling amazing moments. Therefore I am settling for 2.75 stars while hoping that the next book isn’t so full of inner monologues cutting through the middle of the dialogues like this one. Fingers crossed.

this series is exhuasting. I am a big fan of Winters but I just don't know why she is dragging this out! A good book, I can read in a day or two, it has been a week and I am not at 50%. The fastest ay for an Author to lose this reader is dragging things out. This is book 4 and Elder is still playing ping/pong with Pim...getting so old and boring. Very, very disappointed. Pepper Winters is better than this. Writer's Block? Now, I'm seeing this book has a shocking ending, yea, I think I'm done. Would love a contact from Winters that would convince me to continue reading. I would hare for this the be my last impression.

I loved the premise of these books. I thought Pennies was brilliant and different. The progression of the characters and their relationship over the 2nd and 3rd books was interesting enough to keep me reading. However, I was not a fan of Thousands. The back and forth cat and mouse game is growing tired. As is the constant self-doubt of the main characters. Pim, who once seemed so strong and self-reliant has become a weakling. Elder who came off as bold and confident is now constantly succumbing to doubt. I still like the concept and general feel and tone of the series, but I am no longer interested in the characters or their development. This became a typical new age romance to me. Men and women who have ridiculously passionate sex, only to then spend several chapters self doubting and self loathing is no longer enjoyable to read.

Oh. My. Goodness! My mind has officially been blown! When I thought Pepper's work couldn't get any better, she just proved me wrong a million times over!I've loved this series from the very beginning, but Thousands just knocked it out the park for me, with hidden treats and surprises that will make you scream with excitement and gasp in utter shock.Everything about this novel was brilliant. I literally couldn't leave anywhere without the book, that's how addicted I was to it. I loved going back into Pim's and Elder's minds and seeing themselves push one another to the brink. It was exciting, enthralling and oh so enjoyable to read.I am never one to turn down a dark romance novel, ESPECIALLY one written by Winters herself. I am beyond obsessed with her novels, and the way that she writes them with such magic and passion, so much that you can feel it in every word, is absolutely incredible.Just like many of her other works, this one did not disappoint! Everything about Thousands was out of this world, and it will take you on a ride that you have never been on before.I can't believe that it is so close to the end. I never, ever,  want this series to end! This novel deserves more than the five stars than I can actually give, because no matter what other book I read, it will never compare to this.Congratulations, Pepper, on another spectacular hit! Bravo!

This series just keeps going from strength to strength & with every new book, comes a whole new wave of such intense feelings & emotions for both Pim & Elder. This couple have become such an addiction for me. I restlessly count the days to the next release, then I refuse to let me kindle go as try desperately to read the words & pages as slow as possible, because before I know it, I’ve hit 99%, I know the last pages are a mere swipe away & then without doubt I’ll be all kinds of happy / sad / frustrated that the goodness has gone & the cycle has to start all over again lol. #struggleisreal #whatsagirltodoThousands is #4 in the Dollars series & although it still has its dark edges, the entire series has developed & grown so much since I was introduced to the dark depravity of Pennies. I love that Pim & Elder continue to stumble through their relationship in this book, but feel that their story packs even more punch if it’s possible, because Pepper gives so much MORE of their soul at every turn of the page.The feels are breath-taking. You feel Elders pain as he struggles to survive a love he believes he cannot have or deserves. You feel Pim’s heartache as she tries to be brave enough & strong enough to love & be loved. To rise from the ashes & become her true self. You feel the hurt in the actions that are meant to bring safety, you feel the happiness in the moments that ultimately will bring sadness, but most of all you will feel hopeful. Hopeful that these two broken souls, will find a way to overcome all that lies before them in order to survive the storm of past mistakes, brutality & evilness.I truly can’t praise this series enough. It must be read in sequence – starting with Pennies & if you are a dark lover, you won’t be disappointed.6 stunning stars for this installment from me.

I am never disappointed when I pick up a new Pepper book, as she instantly weaves her powerful words into my soul and keeps my in her grasp throughout her stories. Stories so intricate and unpredictable you don't know what you're going to get, even when you've finished and Thousands was exactly that.To be perfectly honest i felt this book was the calm before the storm and before s*** really starts happening. Nothing really happened, but at the same time so much happened....I know it doesn't make sense but that's what it was like.Pim has grown exponentially since we first met her in Pennies. Overcoming fear and muteness and we finally see her coming in to her own in 'Thousands' and finally going after what she wants."The scraps of his affection had been as unique and beautiful as stars. But now, I was awake and ready to feel everything. And those scraps and stars weren't enough anymore. I wanted planets. I wanted galaxies.I wanted his heart."I was in awe of her strength and ability to overcome everything that she had endured in the past. And it was all thanks to Elder. A man so powerful yet in someways a little vulnerable.He struggled so much with his mind and his feelings with Pim. He didn't trust himself and I really felt for him this time.And that ending....oh holy hell that ending!!!1. WTF?!!!!???2. I would not want to be in this persons shoes in the next book or one of Elders enemies.3. Heads are going to roll!!!!!!!Pepper has left us on a knifes edge and by hell did I want to keep reading.I NEED 'Millions'. I NEED to know what's going to happen. I NEED more!!!!Write Pepper. Write fast!!!! Please.

... I have literally been rendered speechless!I don't know how to write this review without spoiling it for others, but I will say this......Everything I love about Pepper Winters is all here.I am thoroughly loving this series. I am glad I waited until the series was complete, but I am kicking myself for holding off on reading it.The paths that each book have taken, are all leading up to one monumental explosive ending. If this book is any indication to go by, then the last book in the series is going to completely blow me away. The pace of each book is like building up to the ultimate crescendo.Millions is next, so I am going to batten down the hatches, because I think I am going to be in for a rough ride.

What can I say about these books other than they are amazing in all ways. Pepper Winters never ceases to amaze me with her depth and perfection of her work, and this the fourth book in the Dollar series is no exception. Her writing is suburb beyond all expectations.Elder and Pim are back with us and we get to experience all their problems in 3 D emotions. Pim is just amazing in this book, she takes precedence in this story in my opinion which bought me so much pleasure reading about her trials and joys, her ups and downs. Gone is that girl we met in the first book. This is a new Pim, a different Elder, each book brings us new revelations that leave you open mouthed, shocked, stunned, emotional beyond all reason - the ending alone in this book blew my mind and now I have to wait for Millions !!!!!A very very deep and an intense read, extremely complex with addictive characters you will love to hate but with a connection like no other.Absolute brilliance and a must read series from an amazingly talented author !!!