Roses in the Dark by Sophie Stern

As long as anyone can remember, the monster has lurked in the shadows. The reclusive billionaire keeps to himself, coming to the village only once a year to collect the debts owed him.Only this year, Eve’s father can’t afford to pay, and the monster takes Eve to settle the debt.She should be terrified to be taken.She should be scared.She should be crying and trembling with fear.She shouldn’t be excited…should she?