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⭐. 

Review: Lords of Wrath

 

Title: Lords of Wrath

Series: Royals of Forsyth University

Authors: Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue

Release Date: June 2021

They hurt me, abuse me, use me…

I signed up for it. Literally. I agreed to the contract that made me the Lords’ Lady, a position that requires me to do whatever they want, but only as protection from someone worse. I agreed to be in their beds, on my knees, and punished should I disobey.

I just wasn’t expecting punishment like this.

Killian is two-hundred-and-twenty pounds of muscle, brutal physicality, and pure spite. He thinks I don’t know that he watches me when I sleep.

Tristian is fair-haired and charming to anyone who doesn’t know better. To me, he’s the man who seeks to control me, with his cold eyes and possessiveness.

Rath is the dark-eyed tempest who took me into his bed. Even having been subjected to his barbed tongue, he’s the first man to ever make me feel safe.

I hadn’t realized how much they’ve worn me down and made me feel complacent, but it turns out they’ve messed with my head just as much as they abused my body. Despite the awful things they've done to me, they actually made me feel special. Cared for. Protected.

And then I found out it was all a lie.

The way Tristian cares, Killian’s vigilant eyes, and worst of all, my contented moments in Rath’s bed, were all part of a game.

A game to see who can use me best.

A game they’ve been playing since day one.

And now?

It’s a game I’m going to win.

WARNING: This book is a DARK/BULLY romance. It contains graphic content of abuse and assault 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.

The Royals of Forsyth University is a three book, reverse harem series by Best Selling Authors, Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue.

Lords of Pain

Lords of Wrath

Lords of Mercy

So, first this is the SECOND book in the Forsyth University series and book 1 MUST be read first, bc this book takes place immediately after book 1. 

Second, be prepared going in, this book is a dark bully RH romance and may have triggers. 

Story signed up to be a Lady to the Lords, Killain, Tristan and Rath. They use her, hurt her, and abuse her. But she agreed to be theirs in an attempt to protect herself from someone who is worse. 

Story starts to feel complacent, and safe, only to realize the way Tristan cares, Killian's viligent eyes and feeling content with Rath- it was all a lie. A game on who could use Story best. So now Story decides to fight back the only way she can, and win the game herself. But at what cost?

Seriously I absolutely loved this book. Seeing Story grow from being so sweet and innocent to something more. To seeing her fight back and stand up for herself. 

I loved seeing more of Killian, Tristan and Rath. They are still cruel and vicious and love tormenting and punishing Story, but there's more there too. They are obsessive and possessive and Story belongs to them in every way possible. But there's also an unknown threat, watching, lurking, waiting... Preparing to strike.

I seriously loved how dark and twisted this book was, how utterly ruthless and cruel the Lords were, and I cannot wait to read more of Story and the Lords story and watch how everything unfolds. 4.5 ⭐ out of 5⭐. 

Review: Lords of Pain

 

Title: Lords of Pain

Series: the Royals of Forsyth University

Authors: Angel Lawson & Samantha Rue

Release Date: February, 2021

I never claimed to be a good girl, but I definitely never asked for this.

Killian, Tristian, and Rath.

These three men are a part of my past--one that I'd rather never look in the eye again. In high school, they knew my secrets and I knew theirs. They had power and I had nothing. The night everything fell apart, my stepbrother allowed his two best friends to take their rage out on me while he watched. While they laughed.

But what happened that night wasn’t my biggest secret. So I ran, planning on never coming back.

Three years later I’m standing on their doorstep like a stray. They’re more powerful than ever now, having risen to the rank of Lords at Forsyth University. But I’m still on the run and there's another monster chasing me down.

What could bring me back into their lives, their homes, and ultimately, their beds?

Fear.
Shame.
Desperation.

Killian, Rath, and Tristian aren’t the only ones who want me. There’s someone far more dangerous out there who's been stalking me since I left town the first time. Someone who makes the evil I know feel less dangerous than the evil I don’t.

But being their Lady is more than just fancy clothes and reputation.

I might be under their protection, but I’m also at their mercy.

And there's nothing a Lord loves more than taking control.

Wow! First, let me say there is some content that may trigger you, it is a dark bully romance so check the content if you need to going in. 

Killain, Rath, & Tristan are cruel, vicious and mean. They hurt others for fun. And in high school had Story in their sights. Exploited her secret to get her to do what they wanted. Until she ran.

But fear and desperation are enough to send Story back into the arms of the very guys who abused her. They may be cruel, and she may still have nightmares of their past together, but they aren't the only thing she fears. So if becoming the Lady to the Lord's and being at their mercy is the price to pay for being safe, then she will gladly pay it. Because it's better the evil you know, then the evil you don't. 

So, for me getting into this book was a little slow, but I started while I had a book hangover from a previous read, and then I was sick. But I pushed through, and boy was I glad I did. If you love dark bully RH romance and step brother romance then you need to pick up this book. It was dark, and twisted. Story was sweet, innocent, and even naive at times. The guys were cruel, and every bit as messed up as I love them to be. (I never said I was sane). It was such a great read, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next in this story, and with these characters. 

4.5⭐ out of 5⭐.