A private paradise with perfectly trained goddesses. Goddesses to touch and worship and debase to the point of brutality. This was fantasy island for the men that bought the time to be with these goddesses.

Overall:
With alternating points of view between Elenor and Sullivan the reader gets instant feedback as to the actions and feelings between the two of them. 
Pepper once again graces her readers with elaborate detailed words creating a vivid world. Her characters are extremely developed with in-depth emotion and feelings. You can feel, taste, and see the anger, pain, lust, and desire in each character. She transports you to an unknown tropical place deceiving her characters into a fantasy paradise. 
Get ready for a sexually driven story. You think you’ve read sex scenes before that were hot. You’re wrong. You are in for a treat. 
I’ll tell you something Pepper is an artist. The way she formulates words is exquisite. Pepper creates beautiful artistry. Her artwork of words paints a true beauty on canvases illustrating this magnificent island and its surrounding area. It’s a thing of beauty to vividly image this world she created.

I'm giving all the stars in this universe for this book!!!

Pepper, my Queen. You rocked my world. I cannot wait to read more... :D

YUM!!! I LOVE a well-written, dark romance story! Pepper Winters delivers in a BIG way with Once A Myth, the first book in her Goddess Isles Series. Her amazing writing talent is on full display here in a story that is sure to grab you by the throat from page 1 and drag you into a world you can only deem enticing, horrifying, enthralling and captivating all at the same time. Told in dual POV, the main characters, Sullivan Sinclair and Eleanor Grace, are so well-drawn and powerful that your imagination is under siege to their every action and reaction. Under Winters’ deft writing ability, they come alive and jump off the pages into your head from the get-go, making it difficult to do anything else but turn page after page until you reach the end. An end, by-the-way, that will leave you stunned and emotionally bleeding, all the while begging for more. I’m not exactly sure how I’ll be able to survive until Book 2, Twice a Wish, is released. Somehow I will because I can't imagine not knowing what happens next! If the rest of the series is as compelling as this incredible beginning, you will not want to miss it. Once A Myth needs to be on your e-reader, in your hands, and being read as soon as it is LIVE. As a dark romance lover, I highly recommend it!

And she is back...

When I first got back into reading for pleasure and not just as a requirement for my degree, this was one of the first authors I discovered. I read each book of the Indebted series as it came out. I would find myself dreaming about them and feeling like I was going through withdrawals as if her words were the most powerful drug, and they were. Even years later, no other book has impacted me the way that Jethro And Nila did... Until this book. This book is truly sublime. I should have been prepared but I wasn't.

The characters, the world-building, and the storyline took this to a level I can hardly even put words to on how magnificent it is. It is not an easy subject matter, and yet, I devoured it because of how well the author wrote it making the depravity of the circumstance enticing. There is nothing romantic about Human trafficking. However, it was written in such a way that I found myself compelled to try and understand the how's and why's someone would do this, how they rationalize it, and or find empathy and understand watching someone come to terms with the why's and how's of why they were taken and how to not break in this situation.

I admired Elanor. Sweet Lord, did I ever. I liked seeing a small glimpse of her in the beginning with another favorite from a different series and seeing how they differed. Her resilience and fire were remarkable. This isn't like most human trafficking horrors that one would think of. This was technically paradise but only if paradise came with the price of losing one's soul. Sully. Sweet Lord. I am not sure how this author can make someone who is has created this "paradise" be so reprehensible and so enticing at the same time. There is a lot to this character and I cannot wait to see where this will go in the future books. I fully immersed myself in both of these characters' heads and tried to see what and how they tick and adapt. There is so much chemistry here as well as animosity showing that there is indeed a fine line between love and hate.

I won't get into any spoilers of the story but will say that this subject matter alone is a trigger. However, there is not the usual way or circumstance that one expects to see in this type of subject. There is "free will" so to speak if that makes sense. It ends on a whopper of a cliffhanger. I generally stay away from serial cliffhanger books because this author almost broke me when I first discovered her. However, this was too good to pass up. Luckily, each book of this 5 book series comes out once a month after this release. I recommend this book and series to anyone that likes Dark 1000%

All the stars in all the world, and best damn anti hero EVER!!! Unique and delicious, unlike anything I've ever read. I'm a mess and Pepper's a genius. A queen.... already gagging for more, literally.

OMG What an utter priviledge it has been to have been able to read this book !!

This author never fails to blow me away and this book has yet again super exceeded and blown away all my expectations.
Welcome to the dark side !!! and I absolutely love it !!
Pepper Winters gives us Dark, Intelligent, Devilish, Delicious men, unique men, and this time she has outdone herself !!
Sully is a man ... sexy and sinful, and runs and own is own island of sin for those rich enough to afford his unique way of giving them their fantasies !!
Eleanor is a vivacious, sassy young woman, kidnapped and sold... I adored her, she will take none of it lying down and will rebel each and every way she can against this life she's been tossed into.

I have to say, Sully isn't a nice man, infact at times i really did fear him and yet at the same time you are so drawn to him like a moth to a flame. He's a little bit ocd and always has to be in control, but at the same time he's like a man unhinged, unpredictable, his morals, well what can i say? He feels that His Goddesses are his property to do with as he wishes and he is justified, infact he is giving them a good life full of luxury! He is determined to break Eleanor and yet at the same time he is drawn to her like he has no other !!

Eleanor will fight Sully all the way, she isn't scared to speak her mind or put him in his place, She's stuck in this place with a monster, a monster she can't get out of her head!!

OMG THIS BOOK!! I am not at all sure i can give this author's talent justice with this review. She takes us to places that we would never want to visit and yet she makes us want to stay there !! She gives us Men that we would run from, yet she makes us want to stay close to them even though she makes us fear what they are capable off !! She hits your emotions and brings out thoughts you never imagined you could think or wonder and leaves you desperate for more !!!

This story is intriguing, spellbinding and full of angst and suspense. Sullivan and Eleanor will have you on the edge of your seat. I definitely enjoyed their interactions; especially their back and forth banter. Its four-play with words. Their chemistry was undeniable. Pepper is amazing at delivering stories where your darkest desires brings you the greatest pleasure and this story left me feeling euphoric. I was hooked. I want more. I need more. I'm craving more!!! I cannot wait for the next book. You do not want to miss out on in my opinion, what could be one of her best series yet. It will definitely give her other series a challenge for that title.

Once a Myth is the first book in Pepper Winters’s new deliciously dark romance. Pepper is definitely one of my one click authors and as usual once i started reading this i was completely sucked in by Sully and Eleanor.

This book is intense and will pull at all your emotions. Get ready to take a ride on the dark side. Sullivan is my new favorite Alpha and let’s face it you will probably want to kill him before you get hot for him 😂

It’s raw and gritty and full of twists you won’t even see coming! I absolutely love Pepper’s dark side (she’s actually the one who brought me to the dark side and I haven’t left since)

Sullivan is unlike anything i was expecting but before i even read this i knew my ass was going to love this crazy alpha. While reading i was literally on the edge of my seat because i couldn’t stop reading.

There’s the constant push and pull between these two characters because all she wants is to escape and he definitely won’t let her. This story just consumes you and i now have another one of pepper’s antihero to lay claim on!

5 deliciously dark stars! Actually it really deserves more! I literally cannot wait to see how this series turns out! I’m so excited and already dying for book 2!
You guys i highly recommend this book!

When Ms. Peppers writes the dark romance genre, I always want to dive in and read all those beautiful words she knows how to put together like a puzzle.

Once A Myth caught my attention starting from the teasers, cover book all the way to the synopsis and I knew, without a doubt, that I had to read this series.

The characters are strong-willed characters and I loved them to death.  Sullivan Sinclair may have power, money and may be attractive as hell, but he can also be a bad, bad person.  All his goddesses want him but he never touches his goddesses.  He abides by that rule and will not break it for anyone.  But then Eleanor comes in the picture, she's exactly what he's been looking for and requested a woman with those exact qualities and features so now he's possessed because he can't stay away from her.

Eleanor is one tough little cookie, she told herself that she wouldn't let anyone or anything break her and she's standing up to what she said.  But things are getting heavy and hot between Eleanor and Sully.  Can they withstand their attraction or will they end up breaking and succumb to their desires for each other?  

The chemistry between these characters was undeniably attractive and this slow burn book will leave you itching for more.

Once a Myth is the first book in the Goddess Isles series and I don't think I could have read a better start than this book right here. Now granted-- after reading this first book, I do feel like this series could probably be a duet or even a trilogy rather than the five books that it will be. Mainly because the first book wasn't long at all. It was a rather quick read. Just enough to get your attention and make you wait for the next installment. 

I do not read books like this. EVER. But when I do splurge and read these types of books, I am so glad that Pepper is the one writing them. She can write a killer story-line and still have some dark things going on but they're not there for dramatic affects. They have a purpose as do her characters. Her stories always have a strong plot with wonderful writing. Not only that but I enjoyed Eleanor. Typically I do not enjoy the female leads in books like these but Eleanor was different. Strong-willed. Resilient. Witty and quick on her feet. 

I did find a mishap between the blurb and the story. (It's not five men, it's four.) I am sure once release time comes around-- that will be corrected though. I do feel like the blurb makes it seem like a dark read but I didn't think Once a Myth was as dark as it leads on at all. Not like her others that I have read anyways. But who's to say it won't get darker.... right?!

Despite the things taking place in this book, I really enjoyed Pepper's writing and her uncanny ability to create such a beautiful setting and atmosphere.  I think had any one else written this book, I wouldn't of enjoyed it as much. But Pepper really has a way to create stories, worlds, and characters like no one else. I thought Once a Myth did a great job at getting me very invested in this series. I thought this first book was a great bait and hook book to get you prepared for the books to come.

Once again this lady blows me away with her words, her creativity and the uniqueness of her stories. From the very start I fell in love with Eleanor. She's a strong sassy character and whilst the situation she finds herself in is dark and daunting I couldn't help laugh at her sass, smart mouth and refusal to back down in any situation.

Sullivan Sinclair (Sully) peaked my interest in the Dollar series, I'm so glad we get to hear his story. He really is a formidable character, also had me laughing at his actions, his inability to deal with Eleanor's smart mouth was priceless. Flipping the coin, the chemistry between these two characters if off the charts, had my kindle melting and me either needing a cold shower of my very own Sullivan Sinclair!

I have no idea the direction this story is going to in or what the future holds in store for these two addictive characters but I am definitely enjoying the ride!!

What is the worst thing that has happened to you, and how did you survive it?

This line gave me pause when I read it, just what was I getting myself into with this book?

Holy smokes!   Forget what you’ve read in the teasers because they definitely don’t give you the correct idea what type of roller coaster that you are embarking on when starting this book.  Yes, you’ll see Tess, but keep in mind, she and Q are not the characters that this story is about.   You are about to meet Eleanor Grace, who is “stolen” while backpacking, stoic and graceful throughout the entire ordeal even while her anxiety threatens to take over.   You’ll meet Sully Sinclair, a man with God-like looks and attitude; and he owns everything in his sight, including Eleanor, who he determines shall be named Jinx.   

While trying not to give anything away, I will say that I love how the characters play off of each other, how they fuel each others’ interest and antagonism towards the other.  I’m definitely in for the long haul with this series.  Big five stars from me!

OH MY GOD!!!! OH MY GOD!!!! I don’t even know where to start! I’m already in love with Sully. But I’m more in love with Eleanor! I love her strength and the fact that she doesn’t back down from a fight with Sully. She is by far the best female character I’ve read and in my opinion the best Pepper has written. Can I just be Eleanor??? I can’t wait to read the next book and find out more about Sinclair. I’m more ready for Sully to lose his control!!! 👀As Sully says Eleanor wears an invisible crown I can’t wait to see her become a queen next to Sully.

Pepper has done it again! We are once again brought into her dark world of trafficking. This time we are on a journey with Eleanor. She is kidnapped and brought to a man named Sullivan. From there, we are taken on a wild, well thought out ride. We are left off on a great cliffhanger. The journey will continue and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

I received an early copy of this book from Netgalley.

I’m still processing this book! Oh my goodness! This is the first book in the Goddess Isles Series, this is just a taste and we haven’t even scratched the surface of the island. I cannot wait for more to come! 

Once A Myth is dark and wowzer is it hot. I seriously need a cold shower after that. Sullivan I can see us all falling at his feet, although he still remains some what of a mystery, I can’t wait to find out more about him. Eleanor has spunk. She stands up for herself but she’s clever about it. When most women would be sobbing in a corner, she’s taking everything in and coming up with a plan. The book is told from duel POV which is perfect for this kind of story. 

I can’t wait to meet more goddesses, I have a feeling none of the others will be anything like Jealousy. I have a strong feeling I won’t like many of the others but we shall see. 

Yes the story ends on a cliffhanger but if you wait for them all to be released you are seriously missing out. There’s not much time to wait between books and I personally love the anticipation!

This story is phenomenal!! If you are a reader who enjoys darker romance stories then I undoubtedly need to say to you that 'YOU MUST READ THIS'! You need to go in blind and be prepared to be mind blown!

Once a Myth is the first book in the Goddess Isles series and I couldn’t have wished for a better start. From the very first page I was addicted to the story and I have not been able to put my kindle down at all. I couldn’t have been more connected to the characters, in particular Eleanor, without actually taking their place.

I just know we are all going to be head over heels in love with Sullivan, there is something about that man that draws you in. He’s an enigma and he walked along a fine line tittering between whether I absolutely adored or disliked him in this book. Sully has definitely met his match with Eleanor who is incredibly strong and determined. There is this fabulous push and pull battle that goes on between the pair of them and I am unsure whose side I am actually on. The chemistry between them is combustible and I cannot wait to see what happens next.

This is an incredible story that Pepper Winters has written perfectly. It is dual POV which enables us to understand both Sully and Eleanor’s thoughts and feelings. I could not have anticipated some of the scenes that happen which is always satisfying. The heat in this book is off the charts. You will be desperate to finish the book to see how the story plays out but you’ll never want it to end. I don’t shy away from cliff-hanger endings but this one I feel may be torturous, but on the other hand I am certain the anticipation to find out what happens next will be immense and until Twice a Wish releases, it is inevitable that all the possibilities will remain constant in my thoughts - which I will love!

I was so excited to find out that Pepper Winters was going back to her dark roots (no pun intended ), since I absolutely adored Indebted and Monsters in the Dark. And I have to say that Ms. Winters didn't disappoint. Once A Myth is exactly the kind of story that made me fall in love with Pepper's writing! Enthralling and lush, deliciously twisted, this book won't just let you dip your toes into the darkness, it'll make you swim in the depths of depravity and ask for more. This is book one of the five part series and it transports us, alongside Eleanor, to the twisted island paradise created by Sullivan Sinclair. Mr. Sinclair might be the most deliciously diabolical, mysterious, and scorching hot anti-hero I've ever had the pleasure to encounter. His is equal parts fire and ice, unequivocal control and barely restrained passion. Eleanor is the perfect foil for his inevitable unraveling. She is just the kind of heroine I can root her. Both vulnerable and strong, put in an untenable situation and forced to contend with demons, both external and internal, Eleanor is truly a goddess. Ms. Winters masterfully created such a unique and unforgettable world, rich with descriptive detail and rife with wonderfully crafted characters. The book is sensual to the max, with sexual tension on a constant boil, threatening to overflow. The emotion bleeds from these pages and I felt every sorrowful confused bit of it right alongside Eleanor. The book ends on quite a cliffy, but the next one is not far off. A must read for all my fellow lovers of the d

Wow, a dark story that will have you finish the story in one sitting!
Pepper writes another dark tale that had me staying up till 2:30am, because I couldn’t stop reading it. Eleanor is a strong, resilient woman trying to survive being trafficked to Sully. Sully for want of a better word is torn between his rule of no playing with his goddesses and his need for Jinx. The turmoil between the two is real as Pepper weaves her story towards Jinx’s preparations for Euphoria. Before I turned the last page, I knew I would be left in a cliffhanger and “Twice a Wish” needs to be out ASAP! I liked that Pepper brings in characters from her other novels!

If your going to read one review read this... 

Just go read the book you will NOT be disappointed!!! Just go. What are you waiting for?!!!! Go, Go, GO!

Pepper Winters turns everything on its head with this first look into the Goddess Isles series.

What you think you know about this author and her writing is about to be obliterated. Your mind will be blown!

This first book is so beyond expectation. It’s masterful!

A dark and gritty read that put me right into the main character’s shoes. Rooting for her to fight and break free. Then praising her efforts and breaking down at her failures. It is riveting and so close to being real it’s eerie.

"Patience was a virtue. Patience was a gift. Patience will grant my freedom." - Eleanor

Eleanor is kidnapped and sold on the slave market. She is eventually brought to what under other circumstances would be heaven on earth. A utopia. With the current reality she is living, however, it is anything but. Her tenacity, fire and resilience amidst her situation in tantamount to her strength of character, She keeps on fighting and defying expectation. But is this a fight she can win?

"Enter my shores, and I wasn't just the owner of this establishment... I was god." - Sully

Sully is a rigid control freak. He has dominion over himself and everyone around him. You can feel his resolve and need for control. I loved to hate him and hated to love him. There is so much I don’t know about his character that I need to know. He’s an enigmatic character and I cannot wait for his layers to peel down one by one to see what is left once his restraint has been abandoned.

I’ve never been so electrified by two characters. Sully’s command is tested by Eleanor time and time again. Every once in a while, I could see and feel that his character was about to snap. And, those moments were the most incendiary. I couldn’t help but wonder when he would lose this control.

I was also intrigued by Tess’s character even though she only has a minor role in this book. I’m wondering, and hoping, if she will play a role in future books.

I literally have goose bumps and am on a high from this book. I am more than eager for the next book. I’ve been sullied by Sully and I don’t care if I ever become clean again.

I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

#mustread #SulliedbySully #GoddessIsles