This was a fairly quick book and if you are familiar with Jackie's book you know that they are steamy. We meet Ash and he is an angry individual, his father never claimed him, his brother betrayed him and his mother who loves him dearly would never accept any of his gifts. On his quest for revenge he meets Ellie who is his replacement limo driver but what he doesn't know is that Ellie is there to plead for her fathers company. These two have a steamy encounter and when Ellie explains what she needs he leaves her upset that she used him, but when he needs someone to go with him to show he is in a steady relationship to take something away that his brother also wants he makes a deal with her. You know how this will work, she falls in love he gets angry because no one will truly love him and when he comes to the realization he needs to grovel.

I enjoy reading Jackie Ashenden books they have a mix of sexy times, spicy temptation, passionate love scenes and characters you’ll love!! From the feisty to the swoony, this author captivated me with this fantastic story!! Happy reading!!

ARC received for review

3.5 stars

There was lots of steam coming from the chemistry sparks shooting between these two. Plus there was angst and pain to overcome. Their ending just lacked the fire that their relationship had. I don't really get the title with story cause the debt had to do with Ash's mom, not Ellie. I didn't like her Dad not even in the end. ... maybe it showed be 3 stars....

Enticing but I needed to feel more invested emotionally in the characters - emotionally it felt superficial

Ash Evans is a billionaire and a ruthless businessman. Ellie Little is a car designer who is trying to help her family’s business by asking Ash for an extension on their loan. But, Ash makes a deal with her: if she poses as his girlfriend, he will give her family the extension. He wants to take vengeance on his stepbrother. Will their hearts get in the way of what they both want?
I have to say I was pleasantly satisfied with this book. It had fantastically flawed characters searching for the truth and love, a plot that was entertaining, and enough steam to curl your toes. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

Car designer Ellie meets rough and tough billionaire Ash in the fast-paced sexy romp! Ellie caused a scene with a fellow car designer that ended up costing her fathers company a lot of money. Now it looks as though they will lose their investor too. Will she be able to convince Ash to not to pull out of the business deal with her father.

Funny, sexy and worthy of adding to your TBR list!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Another great read from Jackie Ashenden. Two very strong characters crash in this intense love story. A self-made billionaire and auto lover who needs a favor so she gets a job as a limo driver and hopes on good luck. But what she didn't count on was that Ash will be so intense, that she will be drawn to her, that chemistry will explode between them. A great hot quick read for a hot summer night.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

I really enjoyed this book. I heart quick reads or as I call them 'quickies'!

I love the fake relationship troupe and grumpy (sort-of) antiheroes. The only thing that could have made this any better would be some good quality groveling. I really enjoyed the topic of a billionaire that didn't act like one per se and the exotic car aspect. I wish we had learned more about it and maybe more of a highlight on the electric car aspect. I also liked how there was eventually genuine feelings and not insta-love.

Ok so quick summation, Elle is attempting to talk one of the investors in her family's exotic car business into giving them a loan extension and set herself up as his chauffeur to do it. Ash, said investor and notorious for his gruff nature, is not happy about his new chipper fresh-faced chauffer. What they didn't expect was the instant connection between them. There were no continuous themes of deception between them (which is a total turn off for me and greatly appreciated).

As I mentioned above, this was a quick read and as much as I love a good short story with lots of heat and smolder, I kind of wish there was more story.

Definitely recommend for those that love grumpy alphas and hot saucy times, all in a quick read form!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for this generously provided ARC!

This was a complimentary copy from net galley - thank you

I have not read anything by this author before but will certainly be in the future

I loved this book !!

I was a little bit nonplussed by the constant car references. We know Ellie is obsessed with her pet project but I did find the constant references a little annoying

Didn't put me off the book - or giving it 5 stars

Another winner from Jackie Ashenden. Is it too simple to just say I simply like her writing and the characters? Tough exterior that she sees thru and he lets her in. Realistic because those interactions can happen in real life, but add billionaire and other elements to add to the story. Only wish her books were more accessible in paperback for our customers!

I am a fan of this author, but I had a difficult time getting through this one.
I found the plot to be unbelievable and the characters very annoying.
Fast forward to the HEA, although the female character, in my view, was lacking self-respect.
Overall, this one was a giant miss for me.

Ash and Ellie bring on the misconceptions and first impressions. Ash has a scarred face from street fighting and Ellie is always hiding in the background. They come together as a powerful and sexually charged unit. Blush is guaranteed.

A quote (from ARC):
“With his height and his broad built, his scarred face and the electric blue of his eyes, the formality of the clothing seemed only to enhance the raw masculinity of him, a kind of untamed energy that had made my breath catch the moment I’d seen him in it.”

I usually don’t like instant attraction/love, but this was well written and intense, even if in a schematic, abbreviated way. Jackie Ashenden is so talented creating these beastly heroes who turn into big, gentle kittens when they fall for their fiercely beloved heroines.
Ash is another one of Ashenden’s grumpy males with a “fearsome reputation”, a rude “beast of a man” who goes all “fierce and passionate” and protective when he falls for the inexperienced, yet intrepid and bold, heroine.
“The Debt” is a typical Jackie Ashenden story, with lots of explicit sex, and a scarred, wounded hero, “arrogant and bossy and demanding”, whose tenderness we only get to glimpse through the privileged eyes of the heroine.

The Debt is the first book in the series. This is the story of Ash, who make his money as a street fighter and Ellie who works as a chauffer to earn money and continue to work on her prototype car in her father's company. She is sent to England to pose as Ash's chauffer so she can get close enough to ask him to not enforce the debt repayment for money loaned to her father. Ash and Ellie get close all right. And the fireworks begin.

This book had a bit more sex scenes then the author's other books but if you can overlook that you will probably enjoy the concept of the story.

This book was different
I liked the main characters, the girl was somewhat a strong character (although she was wishy washy at times) but she seemed smart, she was confident and she caught the attention of a great guy. Ash was a fun character to get to know and I would have liked to get to know him better.
At first, from the description I thought it would be an edgy book (with the mention of street fighting in the description) however I was a bit disappointed that there really was just a passing reference to Ash's past of street fighting, and it really had nothing to do with the story overall.
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars for the interesting theme, not quite there characters (as in not to their full potential), and curiosity about what the author will write next.
I volunteered to read this book from Harlequin Dare in return for my honest feedback , the thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

I loved Ash. I think he is one of my favorite male characters by Jackie Ashenden to date. As usual the intimacy between the characters was hot but there was an emotional connection between them that drove it. Both of them were intense and strong characters and I loved how they were exactly what the other person needed. This book is going on my keep shelf.

Gah! If there is a new Jackie Ashenden story then I need to read it!! I am so obsessed with her books and The Debt was no exception. I loved Ash and Ellie and could not devour this story fast enough!

When Ellie Little asks Ash Evan's for a favor that will save her family's automotive business she had no idea that the brooding, growly former fighter would invoke such strong feelings in her. I loved how protective Ash was of Ellie and how he saw the vulnerable girl inside her looking for love and acceptance. Likewise, Ellie saw the wounded little boy in him who was always forced to fight back and go on the defensive to protect himself from feeling unworthy. They were such a perfect match!

While I loved this story I did feel that certain parts of the story were rushed. There was quite a bit of "telling" vs "showing" (his resolution with his brother for example) going on which left me feeling frustrated and wanting more. All in all this was a great read and I look forward to more from this author in the future. 

All in all I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. 4 stars! ~Ratula

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5 STARS for Jackie Ashenden’s The Debt

ARC received from Netgalley .....
Below is my honest review - my opinions have not been influenced in any way ....

Thrilled to be able to read this ARC from one of my favorite authors. I am a HUGE fan of the Dare Line - always an amazing read that can usually be finished in one sitting / 24 hour period.

The two main characters Ash Evans ( who I have to admit to not liking very much at first ) & Ellie Little are like fireworks ( together ) 💥💥 waIting to go off! Well it is getting closer to the 4th of July here in the states 😊 🧨

Ellie is looking to find a way to secure financing for her family’s company Australis of which she is working on a prototype for a new model.
The only way she can coordinate trying to meet & talk to Ash a well known international billionaire property developer is by posing as his fill in chauffeur.... driving being one of her hobbies it’s not a stretch for her to show up as Ash’s limo driver.

Ash is described as ruthless - having a very bad temper & has “no” forgiveness for anyone in both his professional & personal life. The two make a deal to help each other Ellie will act as Ash’s long term girlfriend so he can pursue the purchase of these islands he wants to build a hotel chain on - in exchange for Ellie receiving an investment to pull her family business out of the red & build her much needed prototypes to attract new clients ...

“His stare ( Ash’s ) skewered me like a pin thru the wings of a butterfly “ - OMG just loved that line !!! Ellie is a tough little fighter & does not back down at all when faced with Ash’s HORID behavior !!!

I absolutely loved this book & highly recommend this read !!

As typical for this author you are in for a real treat with an awesome HEA & great epilogue !!!

Ash is a self made billionaire who is determined to show the upper class that he belongs whether they like it or not, especially his half brother. He's gruff and has a bad reputation but Ellie's planning on getting him to help her no matter what it takes. She doesn't bargain on the red hot chemistry the two of them have and how her feistiness goads a former street fighter into wanting her. In his quest for vengeance he finds out what is really more important in this sexy sweet romance.

The Debt is the first Jackie Ashenden book I've read and WOW I'm impressed. This is one book that will hook you from page one. Excellent snappy dialogue, interesting yet flawed characters with off the charts chemistry. The DARE line of books definitely take romance to a new and steamy level. I was also glad to see a sassy fierce female character that could give as good as she gets and wasn't overwhelmed by an alpha male. I give The Debt 5 stars and will be putting Ms. Ashenden on my "Must Read" list.
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