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Sinners Duet #1
By Sin to Atone
A steamy, Forced Proximity Secret Society Romance by Bestselling Author Natasha Knight.
I crossed him. Now he owns me.
When I tried to blackmail Ezekiel St. James, I thought it would be easy.
Turns out I had no idea who I was dealing with.
The moment his steel-grey eyes locked on mine, I knew the game was over.
He knew exactly who I was. What I’d done.
And he wasn’t going to let me walk away.
With his immense wealth and power, he had me kidnapped.
He could make me disappear.
I’m no easy prey, though, and it’s not just my life on the line. I have to protect my sister.
But when I’m hurt, he does the unexpected. He takes care of me.
In some twisted way, he sees his atonement in me.
Desperate and vulnerable, I need protection.
He offers his, but his terms are as grey as his morals. I’ll be his in every way.
I accept knowing full well the risk. Because when he touches me, my skin catches fire.
And there’s something inside me that wants to belong to him.
I crossed him. Now he owns me.
When I tried to blackmail Ezekiel St. James, I thought it would be easy.
Turns out I had no idea who I was dealing with.
The moment his steel-grey eyes locked on mine, I knew the game was over.
He knew exactly who I was. What I’d done.
And he wasn’t going to let me walk away.
With his immense wealth and power, he had me kidnapped.
He could make me disappear.
I’m no easy prey, though, and it’s not just my life on the line. I have to protect my sister.
But when I’m hurt, he does the unexpected. He takes care of me.
In some twisted way, he sees his atonement in me.
Desperate and vulnerable, I need protection.
He offers his, but his terms are as grey as his morals. I’ll be his in every way.
I accept knowing full well the risk. Because when he touches me, my skin catches fire.
And there’s something inside me that wants to belong to him.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2024
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Natasha Knight
103 books5,254 followersNatasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
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October 14, 2024
4,5.
It’s a solid story with great characters and I don’t stop reading until the end.
It’s worth reading.
It’s a solid story with great characters and I don’t stop reading until the end.
It’s worth reading.
October 10, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
''But there should be no doubt that I am that beast''
Safety warnings:
- H 30's? / h 19
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of r*pe
- Attempted assault
- Violence
- Physical abuse
- Parental abuse
- Mention of su*cide
- Dub-con
- Blackmail
- Blood-play
- Cliffhanger
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
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Zeke was introduced to us from a previous duet ''Devil's Pawn'' by Natasha where his brother was the MMC, I suggest you read that duet first since there is a lot of backstory that is brought up in this duet. Especially concerning what the blackmail material is and the past events that changed Zeke and Jericho (his brother) forever.
Blue has come into possession of something that can ruin Zeke's life - proof that he killed his father and his mistress. The reason? His father was raping his twin sister for years and that led to her killing herself.
Blue needs money to be able to care for her sister who suffered something horrible and that left her forever in need of care. Her father raped her and beat her to the point of death when Blue found her, and she too was beaten up. Blue was able to get her dad imprisoned for other stuff since she realized he knows important people.
Zeke obviously finds out about her scheme right in the beginning and takes it upon himself to pursue his blackmailer and things get intense quick between them, there is a dub-con scene but it also borderlines on non-dub-con.
Despite their initial meeting and how fucked up it was, Zeke already feels like he needs to protect her after little by little she reveals the truth about certain things. He sees an opportunity to save someone who needs help, to avenge and atone for never being able to see his sisters pain and her tragic death.
Sadly, they have a lot of trust issues and neither reveal the truth to each other.
Blue's relationship with her older sister is the sweetest and it really pains me to see someone who had a bright future end up forever harmed because of someone else's actions. Thankfully, she seems to not remember anything and is basically a child now, she finds happiness in the simplest things.
We get some names dropped into this book that if you have read other books before you will recognize! That was a fun homage to the characters who brought the IVI society alive.
The book ends on a cliffhanger (obviously cause it's a duet) but thankfully the second book is out and you will not need to wait long to find out what happens!
''But there should be no doubt that I am that beast''
Safety warnings:
- H 30's? / h 19
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of r*pe
- Attempted assault
- Violence
- Physical abuse
- Parental abuse
- Mention of su*cide
- Dub-con
- Blackmail
- Blood-play
- Cliffhanger
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
Zeke was introduced to us from a previous duet ''Devil's Pawn'' by Natasha where his brother was the MMC, I suggest you read that duet first since there is a lot of backstory that is brought up in this duet. Especially concerning what the blackmail material is and the past events that changed Zeke and Jericho (his brother) forever.
Blue has come into possession of something that can ruin Zeke's life - proof that he killed his father and his mistress. The reason? His father was raping his twin sister for years and that led to her killing herself.
Blue needs money to be able to care for her sister who suffered something horrible and that left her forever in need of care. Her father raped her and beat her to the point of death when Blue found her, and she too was beaten up. Blue was able to get her dad imprisoned for other stuff since she realized he knows important people.
Zeke obviously finds out about her scheme right in the beginning and takes it upon himself to pursue his blackmailer and things get intense quick between them, there is a dub-con scene but it also borderlines on non-dub-con.
Despite their initial meeting and how fucked up it was, Zeke already feels like he needs to protect her after little by little she reveals the truth about certain things. He sees an opportunity to save someone who needs help, to avenge and atone for never being able to see his sisters pain and her tragic death.
Sadly, they have a lot of trust issues and neither reveal the truth to each other.
Blue's relationship with her older sister is the sweetest and it really pains me to see someone who had a bright future end up forever harmed because of someone else's actions. Thankfully, she seems to not remember anything and is basically a child now, she finds happiness in the simplest things.
We get some names dropped into this book that if you have read other books before you will recognize! That was a fun homage to the characters who brought the IVI society alive.
The book ends on a cliffhanger (obviously cause it's a duet) but thankfully the second book is out and you will not need to wait long to find out what happens!
October 8, 2024
Let me start by saying that if you haven't had the chance to read any of Natasha's books, you are truly missing out, especially the IVI Secret Society books. They are addicting! Her writing style is captivating, and she has a unique talent for creating irresistibly engaging characters that pull you into their world.
Yes!! Ezekiel finally got a book, and I am so happy!! I love being back in this world! 🔥🖤
The Sinners Duet follows the captivating story of Ezekiel and Blue. I highly recommend reading The Devil's Pawn Duet to fully immerse yourself in this world, as Ezekiel was introduced in that series. However, if you haven't had the chance to read it yet, don't worry, as it's not essential for understanding and enjoying The Sinners Duet.
Wait! What? Natasha, how are you going to leave us like that? Omg, that cliffhanger! I need the next book now!
Yes!! Ezekiel finally got a book, and I am so happy!! I love being back in this world! 🔥🖤
The Sinners Duet follows the captivating story of Ezekiel and Blue. I highly recommend reading The Devil's Pawn Duet to fully immerse yourself in this world, as Ezekiel was introduced in that series. However, if you haven't had the chance to read it yet, don't worry, as it's not essential for understanding and enjoying The Sinners Duet.
Wait! What? Natasha, how are you going to leave us like that? Omg, that cliffhanger! I need the next book now!
February 11, 2025
I haven’t read a dark romance in ages. Since I’m a big fan of soap-opera level drama in novels, the dark romance genre seems like it be up my alley. Sometimes it is. Often, it isn’t. I don’t like reading about all of the depraved things that often occur in dark romance.
This book had lots of TWs. Too many to list.
More annoying were all the plot holes in this story.
For starters, the heroine’s sister was supposed to have been accepted to medical school, but her dream never came true due to a traumatic brain injury. In doing the math that was provided, I couldn’t help but wonder how the sister had been accepted to medical school at 18. She hadn’t been to college. There was no mention of the sister being some super genius, but yet, her acceptance to medical school was mentioned multiple times. Sorry, but med school requires several prerequisites and high school chemistry (even if it’s AP), isn’t going to cut it. That just didn’t make sense and seemed like such a stupid author error.
There were other plot holes, like the part where the heroine decided to be sexually attracted to her kidnapper. For the most part, she’s plotting to get away from him and is repeatedly calling him names, and then out of left field, she’s agreeing to a sexual relationship with him. ???? There were too many leaps in feelings for me to buy into that move.
The dynamic between the hero/anti-hero and heroine seem off. The chemistry was lacking and there was a major gap in their relationship development.
Stuff that wasn’t a plot hole, but still got on my nerves:
The whole “society” stuff was super confusing to me. I probably needed to have read the 15 books that preceded this one to understand.
The hero, or rather anti-hero uses a lot of tactics on the heroine that were abusive and humiliating.
The sex was dirty, but not in the hot way.
This book ends on a cliffhanger. I did not know that before starting. If I read the next book, then I’m like to skim.
Now, I need to go read some proper historical romance to clean my mind.
This book had lots of TWs. Too many to list.
More annoying were all the plot holes in this story.
For starters, the heroine’s sister was supposed to have been accepted to medical school, but her dream never came true due to a traumatic brain injury. In doing the math that was provided, I couldn’t help but wonder how the sister had been accepted to medical school at 18. She hadn’t been to college. There was no mention of the sister being some super genius, but yet, her acceptance to medical school was mentioned multiple times. Sorry, but med school requires several prerequisites and high school chemistry (even if it’s AP), isn’t going to cut it. That just didn’t make sense and seemed like such a stupid author error.
There were other plot holes, like the part where the heroine decided to be sexually attracted to her kidnapper. For the most part, she’s plotting to get away from him and is repeatedly calling him names, and then out of left field, she’s agreeing to a sexual relationship with him. ???? There were too many leaps in feelings for me to buy into that move.
The dynamic between the hero/anti-hero and heroine seem off. The chemistry was lacking and there was a major gap in their relationship development.
Stuff that wasn’t a plot hole, but still got on my nerves:
The whole “society” stuff was super confusing to me. I probably needed to have read the 15 books that preceded this one to understand.
The hero, or rather anti-hero uses a lot of tactics on the heroine that were abusive and humiliating.
The sex was dirty, but not in the hot way.
This book ends on a cliffhanger. I did not know that before starting. If I read the next book, then I’m like to skim.
Now, I need to go read some proper historical romance to clean my mind.
September 16, 2024
Why is it that I read so fast and then have to be forced to wait a whole forking month for the conclusion?
By Sin to Atone is the first book in the Sinners Duet. This duet tell the story of Ezekiel St. James, commonly known as Zeke from The Devil's Pawn Duet.
Ezekiel is living a comfortable life in Amsterdam, far away from the city that hold the demons he trying to escape. But that comfort is threatened when he starts being blackmailed by someone unknow.
Forced to go back to his roots, he is surprised when he finds out that his blackmailer is a woman. A woman that on paper doesn't fit the profile.
So he decides to take matter into his hands and turn the tables on her.
Blue's only worry is her sister's survival. Ridden by guilt over the events from the past and working to remain off the grids, Blue tries to score a check that will be a ticket to a new life for her and her sister. But that blows up in her face and she finds herself kidnapped, bound and forced to submit to a man that will go to extreme lengths to keep his past exactly where it was left-buried.
It has been a while since I was so consumed by a Natasha Knight story. Don't get me wrong, I love the recent works, but if there's one thing Natasha excels at is CNC and this book delivered it.
This book is riddled with secrets and passion. It heart tugging and scorching hot.
I loved being back into one of my favorite worlds which is the IVI and being reunited with Jericho was an added bonus. That man is the personification of possessive and Ezekiel quickly became my favorite of the brothers with this book.
This was a fast spaced book. I was able to read it in one sitting in a matter of few hours and by the time the inevitable cliffhanger rolled by, the only question that permeated my brain was: however will I be able to wait for the sequel?
Thank you to The Author Agency for the amazing opportunity to read an early copy of this book. Natasha Knight is one of my go to author when I want angst and the way this book delivered!
By Sin to Atone is the first book in the Sinners Duet. This duet tell the story of Ezekiel St. James, commonly known as Zeke from The Devil's Pawn Duet.
Ezekiel is living a comfortable life in Amsterdam, far away from the city that hold the demons he trying to escape. But that comfort is threatened when he starts being blackmailed by someone unknow.
Forced to go back to his roots, he is surprised when he finds out that his blackmailer is a woman. A woman that on paper doesn't fit the profile.
So he decides to take matter into his hands and turn the tables on her.
A lesson in submission will go a long way. She needs to learn she is not in control. I am. She needs to understand that there are consequences to fucking with a man like me. And until I figure out exactly what she has on me, she will need to learn to heel.
Blue's only worry is her sister's survival. Ridden by guilt over the events from the past and working to remain off the grids, Blue tries to score a check that will be a ticket to a new life for her and her sister. But that blows up in her face and she finds herself kidnapped, bound and forced to submit to a man that will go to extreme lengths to keep his past exactly where it was left-buried.
It has been a while since I was so consumed by a Natasha Knight story. Don't get me wrong, I love the recent works, but if there's one thing Natasha excels at is CNC and this book delivered it.
This book is riddled with secrets and passion. It heart tugging and scorching hot.
I loved being back into one of my favorite worlds which is the IVI and being reunited with Jericho was an added bonus. That man is the personification of possessive and Ezekiel quickly became my favorite of the brothers with this book.
This was a fast spaced book. I was able to read it in one sitting in a matter of few hours and by the time the inevitable cliffhanger rolled by, the only question that permeated my brain was: however will I be able to wait for the sequel?
Thank you to The Author Agency for the amazing opportunity to read an early copy of this book. Natasha Knight is one of my go to author when I want angst and the way this book delivered!
October 13, 2024
4 stars
Tropes : romantic suspense, dark romance, blackmail, kidnapped h, forced proximity, revenge driven, scarred h, secret society, secret identitiy
Ending : cliffhanger
Triggers : violence, mention of attempted SA, mention of SA, mention of su&cide, ☠️, murder, gore, mention of domestic abuse, kidnapping
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : none
Intimacy details: virgin h, rough sex, no condom (h got BC shot), hair pulling, spanking, bondage, oral, blood play (period sex)
Standalone/Series : book 1/2
Hero : Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ St. James (20s)
Heroine: Bluebird Masterson/Thorne (19)
The IVI secret society got another member as the MC. This time it’s Ezekiel st James, the brother of Jericho from the past series.
I quite enjoyed it tbh but nothing really new was happening. Blue was running away from her dad, she changed her name and appearance so her dad and his associates wouldn’t find her. She needed money to pay for her sister’s medical bills.
So her dad was an abusive asshole and was currently in jail. Apparently he stole a laptop that got info of the members of IVI that was pretty damning. One of them was Zeke. He killed his dad a couple years ago and she got a file of him and she tried to blackmail him for 100grand.
Zeke although he was rich, he refused to pay and he hired a PI to find out about Blue. At first he couldn’t get anything about her bcs her real name wasn’t blue masterson.
Long story short he kidnapped her to force her to give him infos. After a couple of days he knew about her sister. Then the sex happened, he got a little conflicting emotions, she too.
So he was having his own bagage. He killed his dad bcs he was abusing his twin sister and she committed sudoku years ago so he somewhat saw blue and especially her sister as an atonement for him.
Fast forward to the end of the book, her past got to her and she was kidnapped.
Overall an enjoyable read for me. Will move on to the next book.
Tropes : romantic suspense, dark romance, blackmail, kidnapped h, forced proximity, revenge driven, scarred h, secret society, secret identitiy
Ending : cliffhanger
Triggers : violence, mention of attempted SA, mention of SA, mention of su&cide, ☠️, murder, gore, mention of domestic abuse, kidnapping
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : none
Intimacy details: virgin h, rough sex, no condom (h got BC shot), hair pulling, spanking, bondage, oral, blood play (period sex)
Standalone/Series : book 1/2
Hero : Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ St. James (20s)
Heroine: Bluebird Masterson/Thorne (19)
The IVI secret society got another member as the MC. This time it’s Ezekiel st James, the brother of Jericho from the past series.
I quite enjoyed it tbh but nothing really new was happening. Blue was running away from her dad, she changed her name and appearance so her dad and his associates wouldn’t find her. She needed money to pay for her sister’s medical bills.
So her dad was an abusive asshole and was currently in jail. Apparently he stole a laptop that got info of the members of IVI that was pretty damning. One of them was Zeke. He killed his dad a couple years ago and she got a file of him and she tried to blackmail him for 100grand.
Zeke although he was rich, he refused to pay and he hired a PI to find out about Blue. At first he couldn’t get anything about her bcs her real name wasn’t blue masterson.
Long story short he kidnapped her to force her to give him infos. After a couple of days he knew about her sister. Then the sex happened, he got a little conflicting emotions, she too.
So he was having his own bagage. He killed his dad bcs he was abusing his twin sister and she committed sudoku years ago so he somewhat saw blue and especially her sister as an atonement for him.
Fast forward to the end of the book, her past got to her and she was kidnapped.
Overall an enjoyable read for me. Will move on to the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2024
Natasha Knight masterfully crafts a story that pulls you in from the very start. Before you realize it, you're deeply immersed in the world of a secret society, captivated by hidden agendas, and completely caught up in the intense chemistry between the characters.
Finally, Zeke gets his moment in the spotlight with his own dark duet. He’s everything you'd expect—intense, brooding, and impossibly hot. Blue is the perfect counterpart, and their slow-burn dynamic sizzles throughout the story. The tension builds perfectly, and when these two come together, it’s nothing short of explosive.
And of course, in true Natasha Knight fashion, she ends with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. Luckly, the conclusion for this duet is just around the corner.
Finally, Zeke gets his moment in the spotlight with his own dark duet. He’s everything you'd expect—intense, brooding, and impossibly hot. Blue is the perfect counterpart, and their slow-burn dynamic sizzles throughout the story. The tension builds perfectly, and when these two come together, it’s nothing short of explosive.
And of course, in true Natasha Knight fashion, she ends with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. Luckly, the conclusion for this duet is just around the corner.
October 31, 2024
Good start
If you are looking for a steamy duet that has dark elements and will keep you wanting more, then this book is for you.
If you are looking for a steamy duet that has dark elements and will keep you wanting more, then this book is for you.
November 17, 2024
c’était bien, j’avais besoin d’un petit livre comme ça qui fait le taff
October 1, 2024
***4 "Little convict!" stars***
“Dangerous games have dangerous consequences, Blue. You’re going to learn that lesson hard.”
It's a common secret that I am obsessed with the IVI world and that I will read anything that Natasha Knight will write!
I was so happy when I realized that we will get Ezekiel's story since I was curious of him since his brother duet!
Add to that, his little convict, Blue and the result was explosive!
"There’s a beast inside this man with his elegant, refined façade. And I’ve woken it."
Ezekiel has been living in Amsterdam for the past five years, away from the things and people that hurt him back in the day. But his temporary peace is shattering when he is starting to receive blackmailing messages.
Now, he is een forced to get back and to deal with the person who is blackmailing him... Imagine his surprise when this person is a girl who doesn't fit the profile!
"She needs to understand that there are consequences to fucking with a man like me."
Blue's life was a living hell! Her only goal is to protect her sister and in order to do it, she needs money and her way of finding cash is to blackmail Ezekiel St. James...
Unfortunately, that decision is coming to bite her in the butt, when she is finding herself bound and captivated by the same man that she was blackmailing...
A man who won't stop at anything to teach her a lesson!
"This was a mistake. Blackmailing a man like Ezekiel St. James was a huge mistake."
I liked Zeke and Blue very much!
Their story started with the wrong foot, but they were so perfect together...
Unfortunately, many secrets and lies are standing between them and Blue's life is in danger. So, will Ezekiel become a protector after being the predator?
Well, I can not wait to see where this story will lead us, especially after the way the first part ended!
“I want to be certain you understand that I own you, Little Convict. You’re mine.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
“Dangerous games have dangerous consequences, Blue. You’re going to learn that lesson hard.”
It's a common secret that I am obsessed with the IVI world and that I will read anything that Natasha Knight will write!
I was so happy when I realized that we will get Ezekiel's story since I was curious of him since his brother duet!
Add to that, his little convict, Blue and the result was explosive!
"There’s a beast inside this man with his elegant, refined façade. And I’ve woken it."
Ezekiel has been living in Amsterdam for the past five years, away from the things and people that hurt him back in the day. But his temporary peace is shattering when he is starting to receive blackmailing messages.
Now, he is een forced to get back and to deal with the person who is blackmailing him... Imagine his surprise when this person is a girl who doesn't fit the profile!
"She needs to understand that there are consequences to fucking with a man like me."
Blue's life was a living hell! Her only goal is to protect her sister and in order to do it, she needs money and her way of finding cash is to blackmail Ezekiel St. James...
Unfortunately, that decision is coming to bite her in the butt, when she is finding herself bound and captivated by the same man that she was blackmailing...
A man who won't stop at anything to teach her a lesson!
"This was a mistake. Blackmailing a man like Ezekiel St. James was a huge mistake."
I liked Zeke and Blue very much!
Their story started with the wrong foot, but they were so perfect together...
Unfortunately, many secrets and lies are standing between them and Blue's life is in danger. So, will Ezekiel become a protector after being the predator?
Well, I can not wait to see where this story will lead us, especially after the way the first part ended!
“I want to be certain you understand that I own you, Little Convict. You’re mine.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
September 17, 2024
Devoured this in one sitting
Seriously
This ends on a multi-layered cliffy.
So many holy chit moments layered together to craft the final chapter when all Hades broke loose.
I admit Zeke, sorry Ezekiel, is not my favorite character. I understand his heart is 7 sizes too small but still...
What the hades!!!
Even the coldest of hearts could see what she was facing;
Could see she was an innocent just looking to survive
Protecting her loved ones just like you
There were a couple of moments when I questioned my morality or maybe Zeke's
It passed pretty quickly, still
His dark uncaring heart vs her innocent soul
Hard to accept. I wanted to knock him into the next chapter at times
I have so many questions after the closing scenes as well as some concerns for our characters
Also, I am wondering if our heartless will redeem himself in the final book
That is a hard one maybe a 30/70 chance
I need book two!!!!
Seriously
This ends on a multi-layered cliffy.
So many holy chit moments layered together to craft the final chapter when all Hades broke loose.
I admit Zeke, sorry Ezekiel, is not my favorite character. I understand his heart is 7 sizes too small but still...
What the hades!!!
Even the coldest of hearts could see what she was facing;
Could see she was an innocent just looking to survive
Protecting her loved ones just like you
There were a couple of moments when I questioned my morality or maybe Zeke's
It passed pretty quickly, still
His dark uncaring heart vs her innocent soul
Hard to accept. I wanted to knock him into the next chapter at times
I have so many questions after the closing scenes as well as some concerns for our characters
Also, I am wondering if our heartless will redeem himself in the final book
That is a hard one maybe a 30/70 chance
I need book two!!!!
September 17, 2024
Natasha Knight writes the story that draws you in and before you know it your lost in the secret society, consumed by the secrets, feel flushed from spice and burning up with the steam.
I loved zeke and Blue. Shes bold yet timid, he’s relentless yet has a slight gentleness together they are a blazing inferno of passion and chemistry.
The Secrets capture you and the further you read the more your invested… and right at the height of enjoyment the cliffhanger is dropped in that epic way to leave you hungry for more and the biggest need, the highest anticipation for the next!
I loved zeke and Blue. Shes bold yet timid, he’s relentless yet has a slight gentleness together they are a blazing inferno of passion and chemistry.
The Secrets capture you and the further you read the more your invested… and right at the height of enjoyment the cliffhanger is dropped in that epic way to leave you hungry for more and the biggest need, the highest anticipation for the next!
September 29, 2025
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Quando ho letto la storia di Jericho e Isabelle, ho sperato che anche Ezekiel avesse la sua, perché sono stata particolarmente affascinata dalla sua personalità e dal suo passato. Soddisfatta da questa sorpresa, ho divorato il romanzo e ora aspetto con impazienza il seguito. Sapevo che sarebbe stato super, me lo sentivo e non mi sono sbagliata. Blue è un bel personaggio, tosto senza dubbio e capace di tenere testa a Zeke. Fa scattare in lui qualcosa di indomabile, emozioni incontenibili di cui nemmeno Ezekiel riesce a capacitarsi. Anche se giovane, la piccola Blue sa il fatto suo e si occupa di sua sorella con amore e devozione, con rispetto e responsabilità, sebbene non sia colpa sua la situazione in cui versa. Per mantenerla al sicuro e offrirle le cure di cui ha bisogno, si affida al ricatt0; peccato che Ezekiel non sia un uomo disposto ad abbassare la testa o a pagare per il silenzio, e ben presto lei si ritrova a essere la vittima e non più il carnefice. Storia davvero coinvolgente, scritta bene e tradotta in modo impeccabile. Cos'altro dire? Leggete questo primo volume e non ve ne pentirete!
Valutazione: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶
Emozione: 💘💘💘💘💘
Quando ho letto la storia di Jericho e Isabelle, ho sperato che anche Ezekiel avesse la sua, perché sono stata particolarmente affascinata dalla sua personalità e dal suo passato. Soddisfatta da questa sorpresa, ho divorato il romanzo e ora aspetto con impazienza il seguito. Sapevo che sarebbe stato super, me lo sentivo e non mi sono sbagliata. Blue è un bel personaggio, tosto senza dubbio e capace di tenere testa a Zeke. Fa scattare in lui qualcosa di indomabile, emozioni incontenibili di cui nemmeno Ezekiel riesce a capacitarsi. Anche se giovane, la piccola Blue sa il fatto suo e si occupa di sua sorella con amore e devozione, con rispetto e responsabilità, sebbene non sia colpa sua la situazione in cui versa. Per mantenerla al sicuro e offrirle le cure di cui ha bisogno, si affida al ricatt0; peccato che Ezekiel non sia un uomo disposto ad abbassare la testa o a pagare per il silenzio, e ben presto lei si ritrova a essere la vittima e non più il carnefice. Storia davvero coinvolgente, scritta bene e tradotta in modo impeccabile. Cos'altro dire? Leggete questo primo volume e non ve ne pentirete!
Valutazione: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶
Emozione: 💘💘💘💘💘
July 9, 2024
By Sin to Atone🐉
By Sin to Atone is the first book in the Sinners Duet and brings Ezekiel St James, aka Zeke, back to New Orleans. The reason he’s back though is due to the fact that someone has the audacity to blackmail him and he’s back to take care of business and continue his life in Amsterdam. However, the person blackmailing him turns out to be a complicated and complex business and he finds himself in New Orleans indefinitely😊
This story is fast paced and full of suspense. We delve once again into the IVI Society world and I feel like we are on the precipice of learning secrets that should never have come to light👀 That ending has me itching for more and I can’t wait to find out what happens next❣️ I received an advanced copy and willingly leave my honest review❤️🩹
By Sin to Atone is the first book in the Sinners Duet and brings Ezekiel St James, aka Zeke, back to New Orleans. The reason he’s back though is due to the fact that someone has the audacity to blackmail him and he’s back to take care of business and continue his life in Amsterdam. However, the person blackmailing him turns out to be a complicated and complex business and he finds himself in New Orleans indefinitely😊
This story is fast paced and full of suspense. We delve once again into the IVI Society world and I feel like we are on the precipice of learning secrets that should never have come to light👀 That ending has me itching for more and I can’t wait to find out what happens next❣️ I received an advanced copy and willingly leave my honest review❤️🩹
September 14, 2024
By Sin To Atone (Sinners Duet #1) by Natasha Knight is Ezekiel St. James story. He was introduced to me in Devil's Pawn Duet, which I read over 2 1/2 years ago. I knew I enjoyed the story, but I can say I wish I had reread that story before I started this book. I can say I struggled at the beginning because I was trying to remember what part Ezekiel played and what his back story was. In this story, Ezekiel is being blackmailed by someone who knows something about him that they shouldn't know. He is determined to not only find out who that person is, but he has plans to get them. Blue Thorne is in survival mode. She is using blackmail to not only keep herself but her sister safe and medically taken care of. When she sees Ezekiel, she knows she is in trouble. Her saving grace is in spite of Ezekiel being cruel. There is something about Blue and her sister that speaks to him. This is his chance to atone for not being there for his sister Zoe. When I finally got into the groove of the story, I was at the end. What The Heck!!!!! Yes, it ended with a cliffhanger. Now I have to wait for the conclusion on book 2. I am so excited to see how this ends. I have so many questions that need to be answered. 4 stars for me
September 27, 2024
“I’m not yours.” She tries to shove past me.
I capture her arm. “Oh, but you are. You’re mine and if you try something like that again—”
“What? What will you do, Zeke? Spank me?”
“I wouldn’t spank you to punish you. You like that too much.”
“Fuck you.”
“That, too, you like too much,” I say, attempting to smile. I expect her to deny it. I prepare myself for her to, but she only flushes pink, glances away. “And I like it too much.” I walk her backward to the wall and cage her in. “I like it too much, Blue.”
i’m a terrible, terrible person for enjoying this, dare i say loving this—for the most part, that is—but i’ve been feverishly ill for a week straight and this hit better than the ibuprofen.
I capture her arm. “Oh, but you are. You’re mine and if you try something like that again—”
“What? What will you do, Zeke? Spank me?”
“I wouldn’t spank you to punish you. You like that too much.”
“Fuck you.”
“That, too, you like too much,” I say, attempting to smile. I expect her to deny it. I prepare myself for her to, but she only flushes pink, glances away. “And I like it too much.” I walk her backward to the wall and cage her in. “I like it too much, Blue.”
i’m a terrible, terrible person for enjoying this, dare i say loving this—for the most part, that is—but i’ve been feverishly ill for a week straight and this hit better than the ibuprofen.
September 16, 2024
By Sin To Atone is set in the IVI universe, and this time, we follow Jericho's brother, Ezekiel, who we had met in the previous Society books.
I loved going back into this secret world that I had left for a little while. The degree of alfa-ness of the men is just too addictive. Is it too much? Certainly, but it's also so satisfying to watch them shed (some of) their ruthlessness when they fall in love. Blue clearly knows how to challenge Ezekiel. Their banter and arguments always made me smile.
Intense, thrilling, and fun, this first installment is a page-turner. I can't wait for book #2!
I loved going back into this secret world that I had left for a little while. The degree of alfa-ness of the men is just too addictive. Is it too much? Certainly, but it's also so satisfying to watch them shed (some of) their ruthlessness when they fall in love. Blue clearly knows how to challenge Ezekiel. Their banter and arguments always made me smile.
Intense, thrilling, and fun, this first installment is a page-turner. I can't wait for book #2!
September 22, 2024
4.25 STARS
I loved being back in the IVI Secret Society world in atmospheric New Orleans. I love this world and the characters so much. This, book one of a duet can be read without reading the other books in the series. ( Although, I think they’re all fantastic and worthy of adding to your TBR.)
Ezekiel St. James is enigmatic and intimidating. He and his family are part of IVI society and easily wield their power and influence.
Blue is a bit of mystery at first, she is young, struggling financially. She blackmail’s Ezekiel for money not fully grasping the world she’s just put herself in the crosshairs of.
He k!dnaps her to eliminate the threat, he gets more than he bargained for.
Blue is very young, tough but she’s been hurt. He finds himself attracted to her and struggling with his feelings because her motives are not what he first assumed.
It’s a bit dark, super s€xy and intriguing. I love the banter and tension between the two of them.
There are moments when they both let their guard down a little and they begin to see each other differently.
There’s danger lurking and I was on pins and needles waiting for them to make an appearance.
Things come together quickly at the end and it leaves things with a couple of cliffhanger’s that have me desperate for the next book!
I loved being back in the IVI Secret Society world in atmospheric New Orleans. I love this world and the characters so much. This, book one of a duet can be read without reading the other books in the series. ( Although, I think they’re all fantastic and worthy of adding to your TBR.)
Ezekiel St. James is enigmatic and intimidating. He and his family are part of IVI society and easily wield their power and influence.
Blue is a bit of mystery at first, she is young, struggling financially. She blackmail’s Ezekiel for money not fully grasping the world she’s just put herself in the crosshairs of.
He k!dnaps her to eliminate the threat, he gets more than he bargained for.
Blue is very young, tough but she’s been hurt. He finds himself attracted to her and struggling with his feelings because her motives are not what he first assumed.
It’s a bit dark, super s€xy and intriguing. I love the banter and tension between the two of them.
There are moments when they both let their guard down a little and they begin to see each other differently.
There’s danger lurking and I was on pins and needles waiting for them to make an appearance.
Things come together quickly at the end and it leaves things with a couple of cliffhanger’s that have me desperate for the next book!
October 14, 2024
It was a great first installment that captured my attention fully and I can't wait to learn more because I just know the secrets that will be unrevealed will blow my mind.
For those who haven't read the previous books set in this secret society world, this is a standalone, but I suggest you go back to those first.
Blue has escaped a dangerous situation when she was just 16 and has been on the run ever since while simultaneously trying to take care of her sister too. When she starts working at The Cat House, blackmailing some members to save up enough cash to escape to Canada with Wren seems like a good idea at the time. What she didn't count on is what happens when Ezekiel St. James is blackmailed.
Zeke has killed his father and has no remorse about it. But this fact getting out could not only endanger him but his family too so he'll not take blackmail lightly. His solution? Kidnapping Blue.
What he can't figure out is how a poor, young girl on the run could possibly have the information that Blue does. Seems like their world is more entwined than they could have thought.
I really liked this first book but I feel like there's so much more to Zeke, I can't wait to find out what exactly.
For those who haven't read the previous books set in this secret society world, this is a standalone, but I suggest you go back to those first.
Blue has escaped a dangerous situation when she was just 16 and has been on the run ever since while simultaneously trying to take care of her sister too. When she starts working at The Cat House, blackmailing some members to save up enough cash to escape to Canada with Wren seems like a good idea at the time. What she didn't count on is what happens when Ezekiel St. James is blackmailed.
Zeke has killed his father and has no remorse about it. But this fact getting out could not only endanger him but his family too so he'll not take blackmail lightly. His solution? Kidnapping Blue.
What he can't figure out is how a poor, young girl on the run could possibly have the information that Blue does. Seems like their world is more entwined than they could have thought.
I really liked this first book but I feel like there's so much more to Zeke, I can't wait to find out what exactly.
September 12, 2024
AHHHH... I love Natasha Knight's work! Who doesn't when this is the result everytime!
By Sin To Atone, the first in the Sinners Duet and, of course, its set in the world of The Society created by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli. Which i absolutely ate up every word of.
Ezekiel St. James is being blackmailed by who is a mystery, but he intends to find out. Blue wants nothing more than to get her blackmail money and leave with her sister, but plans don't always work out now she is caught.
Ezekiel is dangerous, brutal even, and leaves Blue conflicted and confused. Can she trust him? Well, I sure can't wait for By Blood To Avenge to find out.
I was hanging on the edge of my seat for this one. The suspense and mystery had me almost breaking my broken nail-biting habit that I finally quit. The spice level was slow build, but still hot🔥
I absolutely recommend 👌
By Sin To Atone, the first in the Sinners Duet and, of course, its set in the world of The Society created by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli. Which i absolutely ate up every word of.
Ezekiel St. James is being blackmailed by who is a mystery, but he intends to find out. Blue wants nothing more than to get her blackmail money and leave with her sister, but plans don't always work out now she is caught.
Ezekiel is dangerous, brutal even, and leaves Blue conflicted and confused. Can she trust him? Well, I sure can't wait for By Blood To Avenge to find out.
I was hanging on the edge of my seat for this one. The suspense and mystery had me almost breaking my broken nail-biting habit that I finally quit. The spice level was slow build, but still hot🔥
I absolutely recommend 👌
September 16, 2024
I love being back in the world of IVI and after falling for Jericho St James in the previously released Devils Pawn duet, I was intrigued and eager to read about his brother Ezekial (Zeke) and the woman that would bring his dark, broken soul back to life.
I loved Blue, she was running scared and desperate enough to blackmail Zeke in order to get herself and her vulnerable sister to safety. Unfortunately she underestimated the power and contacts of Ezekial St James and IVI
This book is told in dual POV. I love hearing both characters thoughts and feelings.
There is a huge spark between Blue and Zeke, enemies to start with, but is it love with all the mistrust and lies? Despite the age gap, their attraction is slow burn burn and sizzling, both questioning their actions toward each other.
With secrets to be revealed that I suspect could rock the society, that cliffhanger has left me in suspense. Can't wait for the conclusion!
4.5 stars
I loved Blue, she was running scared and desperate enough to blackmail Zeke in order to get herself and her vulnerable sister to safety. Unfortunately she underestimated the power and contacts of Ezekial St James and IVI
This book is told in dual POV. I love hearing both characters thoughts and feelings.
There is a huge spark between Blue and Zeke, enemies to start with, but is it love with all the mistrust and lies? Despite the age gap, their attraction is slow burn burn and sizzling, both questioning their actions toward each other.
With secrets to be revealed that I suspect could rock the society, that cliffhanger has left me in suspense. Can't wait for the conclusion!
4.5 stars
September 22, 2024
Not gonna lie this is my first book into the IVI world but I absolutely loved the beginning to their story. Though Blues age was mentioned, Ezekiels wasn't. It's an age gap so you know he's older. This already was good and I'm glad the rest isn't far away. The chemistry was great and it was well written.
October 4, 2024
Not hugely different from the other books I have read from the IVI universe, but still kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved the tension and character development. I imagine book 2 will give even more background on Zeke and Blue, and I can’t wait to read it. Loved the sexual chemistry and it’s easy to forget Blue’s age.
December 20, 2024
Dang
This was so good. It is dark so you need to make sure that the triggers won't affect you. I love how the characters are. It did end on a cliffhanger so I definitely need the next one.
This was so good. It is dark so you need to make sure that the triggers won't affect you. I love how the characters are. It did end on a cliffhanger so I definitely need the next one.
September 21, 2024
3.8 ⭐️
November 17, 2024
3 stars ⭐️
she always reuses the same plot so ntg special
she always reuses the same plot so ntg special
October 5, 2024
I really liked this book! I liked how tormented Zeke is. The chemistry between him and Blue is off the charts. This book left with a big cliffhanger and I can't wait to read the next one!
December 18, 2024
I couldn’t put this book down! The writing was captivating, the suspense kept me hooked, and the connection between the MMC and FMC developed so naturally. I especially loved how the FMC held her ground and didn’t just submit to the MMC—it made her internal struggle over whether to trust him feel so authentic and relatable.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶-🌶🌶🌶🌶 /5
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶-🌶🌶🌶🌶 /5
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October 16, 2024Too dark for me rn🥺 but not baaaad
September 16, 2024
It’s always exciting to start a new duet by Natasha Knight, especial one in the IVI world!
She does such a good job with world building and anticipation that it makes it difficult to put her books down for any length of time. I learned that lesson years ago and make sure to make the time necessary to read thru once I pick up one of her books.
She continues to blow my mind every time because she literally writes revenge in practically every one of her stories, yet they all come across as fresh and inventive. She’s never repetitive and always grabs you by the throat from the very beginning. The chemistry between Zeke and Blue was 🔥🔥fire🔥🔥 in every possible aspect and I can’t wait to devour their story in audio! Obviously the books with a cliffhanger because duet so be prepared, but we only have to wait a short period of time so, YAY!
If you’re a fan of society romances, dark romances, and fast paced full of action, tension and suspense, Natasha Knight is the author for you!
She does such a good job with world building and anticipation that it makes it difficult to put her books down for any length of time. I learned that lesson years ago and make sure to make the time necessary to read thru once I pick up one of her books.
She continues to blow my mind every time because she literally writes revenge in practically every one of her stories, yet they all come across as fresh and inventive. She’s never repetitive and always grabs you by the throat from the very beginning. The chemistry between Zeke and Blue was 🔥🔥fire🔥🔥 in every possible aspect and I can’t wait to devour their story in audio! Obviously the books with a cliffhanger because duet so be prepared, but we only have to wait a short period of time so, YAY!
If you’re a fan of society romances, dark romances, and fast paced full of action, tension and suspense, Natasha Knight is the author for you!
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