Review – The Sinner’s Bargain (Contracts & Deceptions #2) by Claire Contreras

I rooted for their relationship, felt the explosiveness of their interactions, and wanted these two people that sacrificed so much to end up together. ~ Leigh, Guilty Pleasures

Description:
While trying to rid herself of one debt, Amara is forced into a new one with a man she thought she left behind. When she finds herself unable to shake him off at every turn, she begins to question if the person who once brought her safety is the one she should now be running from.

*Note: This is the second and last book of this series.*

This follow up novel to The Devil’s Contract was just as fast paced and sexy as the first, and as it focused on Amara’s relationship with Colin, I think I enjoyed it even more.

Colin is powerful, demanding, and so in love with Amara that it is both touching and sad how hurt he is by her betrayal. Amara is the dutiful daughter, doing what she needs to save her family at all costs, and I truly felt for this woman that had to watch the man she always loved with another woman. I rooted for their relationship, felt the explosiveness of their interactions, and wanted these two people that sacrificed so much to end up together.

My fondness for these characters aside, I did have some real issues with this book. The details of the plot had me so confused at times that I had to keep stopping and re-reading to make sure I understood what was going on. Finally I had to just accept that I was obviously missing some of the finer points of the plot and read it at a high level and focus on Colin and Amara’s relationship rather than the mechanics of what was going on around them. I still got the gist of the story, and was satisfied in the end that I had read an enjoyable book.

This was not a stand alone novel, so if you have not read The Devil’s Contract that needs to be read first. But all things considered, The Sinner’s Bargain was full of intrigue, never knowing who was the good guy, and an engrossing read. This two part series should not be missed.

3.75 Stars

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