Review: Lords of Mercy

 

Title: Lords of Mercy

Series: Royals of Forsyth University

Authors: Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue

Release Date: October 15, 2021

I came back to Forsyth and agreed to be their Lady for two reasons: protection and revenge.

I put up with the abuse, the degradation, the humiliation, and bided my time. I wanted vengeance and I took it. The Lords give as good as they get and the consequences were fierce, but there’s one truth when it comes to Killian, Dimitri and Tristian.

They keep what’s theirs.

They wanted to break me, but instead, they molded me into their perfect weakness. They fought for me. Bled for me. Championed for me. I was put through the gauntlet and came out stronger. I earned the title of Lady.

Then they became my weakness.

I agreed to sleep under their roof, but on my terms. No more rules, no more punishments, no cameras or dress codes or sneaking into my bedroom. In return, I'll give them a chance to earn the title of Lord.

Building trust takes time, but with all the threats nipping at our heels, that’s a luxury we don't have. We have to rely on one another despite our complicated pasts—to find a murderer, a stalker, and a traitor.

This new life of pain, wrath, and mercy is a confusing maze of twists and turns. Fortunately for us, there will always be one fixed constant, guiding us home:

The Royal we.

WARNING: This book is a DARK/BULLY romance. It contains graphic content that some readers may be particularly sensitive to. If you have triggers or are even remotely unsure, please heed the note at the beginning of this book.

Ok first, you MUST read these books in order to understand what is going on. Second this is a Dark bully romance so check trigger warnings before beginning. 

Lords of Mercy picks up shortly after Lords of Wrath left off. Story is back with Killian, Rath, and Tristan at the Lords frat house. She came back for two reasons, protection and revenge. But a part of her can't deny that she may possibly like being a Lady. The Lord's wanted to break her, instead they molded her and shaped her into their perfect weakness, but they are also her weakness too. She may have agreed to stay, but now it's under her terms. No more rules, or punishments. No more cameras or dress codes, and no more sneaking into her room late at night. 

Building trust takes time, but that is a luxury they don't have, with all their threats. Between a complicated past, and a murder, stalker and traitor all after them they have to rely on each other more than ever. Will the Lords make it out alive or is Forsyth University and their messed up pasts all they will ever have? 

Honestly I loved these books. I love the dark, the gritty, the violence and then some, and these books delivered. 

Story came back to Forsyth for one thing- to seek protection and revenge and that is exactly what she is going to do- regardless of what the Lords throw her way. They may have tried to ruin her, break her but they made her stronger in the process. She's not the sweet and innocent little girl they once knew anymore. And now, together they will take down the threats that are closing in- or die trying. 

Killian may be Story's step brother, but he isn't known for being protective more like possessive. He isn't known for being sweet and charming but dark, cruel and vicious. 

Tristan may be the sweetest of the bunch. He may take care of his things- including Story, but he also has no problem dishing out the punishments for her oversteps too. He still was the first to dirty her up. 

Dimitri 'Rath' may like to get inside others heads. But he also protected Story when no one else could. He may just be as dirty and dark as his brothers, but he also has some good in him too. 

The Lord's may all be cruel and depraved but that didn't stop Story from falling for them any way. The only question is, can Story build trust with them and move on, or will their past constantly be glaring them in the face?

Great conclusion with many twists and turns & good balance of plot & smut. Loved every minute of it. If you love dark bully romances then these are the books for you! 4.5 ⭐ out of 5⭐.