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The Debt
Sally was drowning in debt, the type of debt with no way out. Her naivety and kind nature had led to her being taken advantage of at every turn.
The lawyer for the card company added to her debt before pursuing her. He had his own secrets and issues, but he made her heart race and her body respond. Should she choose him, or his bitter rival, a complex and fascinating man who’d take great delight in breaking up her burgeoning romance, convincing Sally he was the better man?
She had to learn the hard way that rich men are ruthless, play in their world at your own risk.
Which one is a Knight in shining armour and which one is the Devil incarnate?
The lawyer for the card company added to her debt before pursuing her. He had his own secrets and issues, but he made her heart race and her body respond. Should she choose him, or his bitter rival, a complex and fascinating man who’d take great delight in breaking up her burgeoning romance, convincing Sally he was the better man?
She had to learn the hard way that rich men are ruthless, play in their world at your own risk.
Which one is a Knight in shining armour and which one is the Devil incarnate?
327 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2015
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April 11, 2015
This one took me a while to get through. The author is in the UK as is the setting of the story. Based on the book descriptions I read, I was unaware of this when I requested the book for review. Seeing as I'm in the US, I had a difficult time with some of the terminology, language, monetary values and slang. That being said, the story was a bit unique as Sally had an incredible amount of debt and attempted to alleviate it by going to court. She (of course) loses and is charged additional fees by the opposing attorney. All seems lost to Sally as she contemplates what to do. Andy (the lawyer who just beat her in court) comes to her defense in the real world by trying to help her in the ways he knows how. I enjoyed watching the two of them get to know each other, but their communication as well as their thinking was at an age considerably younger than the characters. Sally's is understandable as she's been basically alone with no one to guide her into how to handle issues as an adult. Andy's is not as he's 31 and has enough schooling and life experience so he should be more mature than he came across. Enter Marcus and Aaron when Sally's life is in even more turmoil. They appear to be a saving grace. The men all went to school together, so a pissing contest ensues. The turn of events from a charity event are both unexpected and shocking. All in all, I enjoyed the story despite the slow going.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
August 17, 2017
I loved this book couldn't put it down. Sally Higgs contested her debt in court with the hope that the judge would agree with her, but the judge didn't she agreed with the lawyer Andy McCarhy. Devastated Sally ran toward the train station to end it all, but Andy was there to stop her. Andy felt really bad for her so he started to help her situation and found out that her boss was not being fair to her and the other employees. After losing her job she answered an add for the private animal caregiver it was a live in job. A few days after being hired Sally found out that Andy and Aaron Pryce her new boss new each other from college and were not friends. Sally had fallen for Andy but when he would not share anything about his family even have her meet them she felt used so she left him. When Aaron found out he quickly made his move by telling her that he would help her with her debt. and anything else she needed. Andy never gave up on Sally and after a really bad car accident when she woke up in the hospital and finding out that Aaron had blamed her for it she could only turn to the man she truly loved.
April 10, 2015
Though I liked this book and did enjoy the story, it wasn't at all was I was expecting. Call it cliche, but I judged a book by it's cover and assumed that this would be a mystery, a horror, or at least a little dark. It wasn't any of these things.
I did appreciate that the author chose to explore the vast differences between the way people who are poor and have been poor their whole lives view the world and how those who have a great deal of money see it. It's not easy for either side to understand where the other is coming from. This also explores the importance of communication in a relationship if it is expected to work out.
In my opinion, Sally jumped a little to easily into a relationship with either one of them and expecting that they would choose to take care of her debt was a little too predictable and misogynistic but I understand why it was important to the story.
There were a few things that occurred that were unexpected and that was a nice touch. I also find that when I read works from an English author I like to "read" the characters with an English accent, which is always fun. I would probably read something else from this author.
I did appreciate that the author chose to explore the vast differences between the way people who are poor and have been poor their whole lives view the world and how those who have a great deal of money see it. It's not easy for either side to understand where the other is coming from. This also explores the importance of communication in a relationship if it is expected to work out.
In my opinion, Sally jumped a little to easily into a relationship with either one of them and expecting that they would choose to take care of her debt was a little too predictable and misogynistic but I understand why it was important to the story.
There were a few things that occurred that were unexpected and that was a nice touch. I also find that when I read works from an English author I like to "read" the characters with an English accent, which is always fun. I would probably read something else from this author.
April 22, 2015
The Debt by D A Latham
An Interesting Story of Luck or Lack Thereof 4 Stars!
I just have to start off by saying I really liked this book. Once I got into it I found it difficult to put down. This book is about Sally. This poor woman is like many people who are living from one payday to the next, she accumulates an enormous amount debt and ends up going to court and of course loses her case. Now she has her original debt plus all of the fees of going to court. It seems hopeless and Sally contemplates something drastic. Before she can carry out said contemplation an offer of help comes from an unexpected source. Has Sally's luck finally turned around? Will she get a happy ending after all? This was a very easy read, it was beautifully written and very descriptive. The author did a bang up job and I look forward to reading more of her work. I would recommend this book.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
An Interesting Story of Luck or Lack Thereof 4 Stars!
I just have to start off by saying I really liked this book. Once I got into it I found it difficult to put down. This book is about Sally. This poor woman is like many people who are living from one payday to the next, she accumulates an enormous amount debt and ends up going to court and of course loses her case. Now she has her original debt plus all of the fees of going to court. It seems hopeless and Sally contemplates something drastic. Before she can carry out said contemplation an offer of help comes from an unexpected source. Has Sally's luck finally turned around? Will she get a happy ending after all? This was a very easy read, it was beautifully written and very descriptive. The author did a bang up job and I look forward to reading more of her work. I would recommend this book.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
March 15, 2016
I started off liking the book and the characters even though it was a slow start. By the end I absolutely despised Sally she went from wanting to be independent and take care of her responsibilities to being upset that Andy wasn't taking care of her money problems for her, despite the fact that he was helping her without just giving her a free ride. It became ridiculous and her choices were just stupid. Granted Andy made some mistakes in not being fully open but to have a fight and just switch to the next person so that he would pay off your bills, demonstrated that she really didn't love Andy (in my opinion). By the end I was rooting for Sally to be poor and alone the rest of her life.
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August 18, 2015
Not what I thought it was going to be, but it was interesting. Love books that take place in the United Kingdom and not just London.
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