LUST
by KER DUKEYI was born with wealth, athletic ability, and looks that could melt the panties off a nun.I had a clear path to success.
Until fate dealt me a cruel blow, leaving me empty and in need of purpose.
My only focus now is to become part of The Elite—a secret society in one of the most prestigious colleges in the world.
But everything comes at a price, and with The Elite, you have to earn your place.
Lucky for me, being sinful is in my DNA.
The only obstacle to full initiation is my task: seduce the un-seducible, the forbidden, and lure her with the sins of the flesh.
Easy for a man like me…in theory.
She started as my task, but what happens when the lines between lust and love blur, and the need for power rages war with the need for her?
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak—they’re for The Elite.
This is my life, my chance, my legacy.
I am Rhett Masters.
I am Lust.
REVIEW: 3.5+ STARS
"Lust is a violent desire, destructive and uncontrollable.
Woah! What a beginning to a SEVEN book series! I am so excited for the promise this series holds, given the way this one started off. And holy hell....the way it ended!!! Clearly, jaw drops and eye pops are going to be a common occurrence with this series.
I loved seeing the many different sides of Rhett. His personality was pretty malleable based on the situations he was in, and that made him very intriguing to me. I really liked him. With Chastity's dynamic added to the mix, I definitely feel like I got a good look into Rhett's weaknesses and strengths. His emotions, no matter how much it worked against him, was one of his strongest traits. I loved how it propelled his every thought process and every decision. There was a layer of connectivity that was touched upon and I hope we get to see more of it in the future books.
One thing I did notice was that the focus of the book was more on setting up this series and what's going on with the Elite Seven and seemingly less to do with the romance picking up steam between Rhett and Chastity. While I don't think that's necessarily bad, I wanted more exploration of the growing feelings and sexual tension between these two, because there were times the tension jumped off the pages. It was palpable. Other times, it just felt like Rhett's cocky side was rearing its.....cocky head. Was he an outright asshole? I honestly don't think he was. At least, I didn't look at him that way. He was definitely the product of his environment, with circumstances working in conjunction with his drive to be who he needed to be as well as who he wanted to be. I really liked his character when Chastity was around though. Like, I liked it a lot!!
"She makes the raging storm calm so I can breathe through it."
This was not as dark as I assumed it would be...but I also assumed this knowing how Ker Dukey writes, so that's my bad. Was it twisted? Oh, sure....these boys were definitely a little twisted, but that's what made them perfect for The Elite Seven. There was an ominous feeling as I continued to read deeper into not only this secretive world that was building, but I couldn't help but wonder how the different author's voices were going to play into each personality of each different character. I really am excited to see how this series plays out. I will say this was a good first book in this series. It opened up and took me on a ride, that's for sure.
With the secrets that lie within this elite society, Dukey kept me turning the pages, trying to find out not only what was going on. She set the stage for this series, and in doing so, she will also be responsible for introducing me to some new authors and their stories because now I can't wait to find out about each character!!
"You head's a storm, turbulent and destructive. You need to find the center, the calm. Let me be that for you."
~BEE
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~MEET KER DUKEY~
My books all tend to be darker romance, edge of your seat, angst filled reads. My advice to my readers when starting one of my titles...prepare for the unexpected.
I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters growing up. We also used to put on performances by acting out stories. I wanted to become an actress from an early age so I could live out many roles but unfortunately I learned early on that my mind was too active...(I would end up wanting to change the script) I would watch films or TV shows and think of ways they could have improved the story if they took another direction, so I thought it best that I tell my own.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light; some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.
When I'm not lost in the world of characters, I love spending time with my family. I'm a mum and that comes first in my life, but when I do get down time, I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.
Come find me on Facebook where I love interacting with my readers.
~CONNECT WITH KER~
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Great review Bee!
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Awesome review Bee . I've added this to my list
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