I loved the angst and the plot line of the Living Canvas they kept me on the edge of my seat.

The second and final book in the Master of Trickery Duet!

"Must be brave, stubborn, and impervious to the tempers of loved ones." The first line hissed with history.

"Hours are endless, pay is non-existence, quitting absolutely forbidden." The second line ached with truth.

"Able to function on no sleep, refrain from running when times get hard, and be more than just a living canvas but a lover." The third thrummed with honesty.

"Other attributes required: forgiving, opinionated, and not afraid to tell me when I'm wrong. Must also enjoy being touched and kissed at any time of my choosing." The fourth glowed with promise.

"Call or email 'YOUR HEART, HIS SOUL' if interested in applying." The final made my future unfold.

The advert was so similar to one I should never have applied for. A twist of fate that brought two destined people back together. A job I would take in a heartbeat if the employer could offer such terms. But I wasn't free. Neither was Gil. Therefore, my interview could never happen.

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MY REVIEW

This duet was definitely an intriguing read by Pepper Winters.

The story of Olin and Gil continues in the Living Canvas. It starts up where the first book left off.

Gil has a huge decision to make. Does he sacrifice Olin in order to save his daughter? He also has a lot of growing up to do. He will need help a long the way. Will there be redemption for Gil once everything is said and done?

I loved the angst and the plot line, they kept me on the edge of my seat.

I found The Living Canvas differs from most Pepper books I have read, in that the relationship between Olin and Gil seems to take second fiddle to all the trials and tribulations surrounding Gil. With so much going on, I felt as though the story lagged.

This second installment did not reel me in as much as the first. For whatever reason, I felt as though there was a huge disconnect between Gil and Olin. This disconnect was never quite breached, for me. Their love never quite felt all-encompassing, more like it was on the side-burner. There was also so much time apart and so much distrust throughout the book that, for me, I never really felt a true connection between them.

A wonderful story and plot line but lacked the connection and the passion between the characters I was hoping for.

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestseller.

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 multiple #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.

Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.

Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian, French, German, Hebrew, and Turkish.