Book #3 in the dark, depraved, and delicious Red Order series.Faith is for the foolish.Love is for the weak.Hope is for those with dreams.I am faithless.I am not weak.I am your every nightmare.I want. I take.You refuse. I take.You beg. I smile.You weep. I laugh.You deny.You die.Life is simple when you’re faithless.Until the man who rewrites the rules, and the girl who is determined to break every … faithless.
Until the man who rewrites the rules, and the girl who is determined to break every one of them set their sights on me.
They want. They take.
I beg. They smile.
They deny.
Who dies?
*Book #3 of ‘The Red Order’ series. Can be read as a standalone, but to understand the full storyline consider beginning the journey with Feyness*
Faith is but a mask. Sin is what lies beneath.
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Faithless by E.S. Carter is phenomenal! Carter presents a dark and twisted storyline with so much depth that you find yourself immersed in every word.
Luke Hunter is a powerful man with a haunted and chilling past. He has suffered more than human ever should, and yet he finds a way to rise above. Even if that means using his own past as fuel to fight his demons.
What Luke never sees coming is someone who can handled all of him. Not just his past, not just his need for power, but also at the heart of matters … his need for love.
It maybe twisted and scarred, but it is a need that he has, and is nonetheless powerful than the need to breathe.
I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about this storyline and how Carter is able to take her readers on a journey.
It may take each of us out of our comfort zone in some aspects, but it leaves us all with feels that reaches the core of our souls.
Faithless is a must read, especially if you have the open mindedness to take on the layers of humanity at its very depths of torment and depravity.
5 Dark Phenomenal Stars
Loved Hunter and James but I wanted more of them and more of the series. I’m so sad that the series is over. So many questions still. Do I suggest this book, this series? Heck yes. If you love the darkness… just jump.
After reading those last words I was speechless. Utterly speechless. Is this really the end of the Red Order series? No more? We’re done? It’s so very bittersweet. The book was spectacular just like the previous books in the series. The darkness ever present. But now we get the most enigmatic brother’s story. Luke Hunter.
The younger Hunter brother lives up to his namesake. He has a beautiful veneer that covers a man with certain depraved sexual predilections (all safe and consensual). And the object of his interest right now is James Cooper; a man who has lived through unthinkable horrors, but still craves the darkness that Luke promises. Despite both men fighting their attraction for each other chemistry wins and the results are absolutely explosive.
Their journey is not for the faint of heart. There are trigger warnings. Heed them. While this book is the third and final book in this series it can be read as a standalone. If you love dark m/m romance this book is for you.
In this final book in the Red Order series by ES Carter we continue our story following Luke, who just might be the darkest of the three MC.
ES Carter again writes a phenomenal book that grabs your attention from the first chapter and doesn’t let you go until she destroys you and hopefully rebuilds you by the end.
The story of Luke may be the 3rd book but it can be read without reading the first two books, but I highly recommend that you meet the whole group, you won’t be disappointed.
This is a darker story with some harsher topics so definitely recommend for mature audiences. But if you like, plus like a story with a m/m story line, you will need to grab this book…and grab all the books by ES Carter, you will be happy that you did
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Well well well Eli, you wrapped that series up even darker than I thought. Things I read cannot be unseen in my head and I’m stained for life. This series was dark, depraved and dirty. As soon as i stop shaking in the corner i will tell you how much i loves it. I will never look at a butter dish sitting on a table the same way. I was a little concerned that this one would be too much for me because of James and Luke and I have never read anything like this before, but I also felt so close to the characters from previous books that I had to know their story. Bravo.
Not for the faint of heart or anyone with a weak stomach
Blood. Gore. Death.
This book was, for me, the darkest and goriest in The Red Order series. Luke and James blew my freaking mind.
I honestly was surprised by this story. Nothing at all,was what I thought it’d be. Soon as I started to think I had something figured out, BAM! I was wrong, wrong, wrong!
This entire series has beep one hell of an experience, Faithless however, is on a league of it’s own. It’s violent, it’s darker than dark, it’s anything but, sunshine and rainbows.
It will blow your mind. I’m sad this is the end but, the author has left such a huge opening for something more disastrous, despicable and sickening to happen. There’s another monster out there with so much possibilities and I hate them.
This book is NOT for everyone, definitely not for people easily offended by violence, death, and gore. This is not some sweet romance. This is the stuff your mom told you to stay away from, at least mine did. Here I am though loving the darkness. I’m twisted, let me live.
The Red Order series has to be one of my top 5 favorite series. The way Carter’s mind works is nothing short of amazing! Just like Feyness and Parasight, Faithless is full of darkness, romance, suspense, and feistiness. I pumped myself up for Luke, and he did NOT disappoint! And that ending?! Come one Carter, I NEED MORE!
Just….. Wow…. I have the all the books in this series and I waited (somewhat) patiently for this final installment. Very dark and twisted, which I LOVE!!!! I dove in head first, knowing I would drown… But I didn’t care. Thank you E.S. Carter for bathing us dark ones with your words.
When I read the last scene in Parasight I knew Faithless was going to be my book.
Eli knows how to deliver dark, hot and funny (yes, you get to laugh every now and then) and that’s what makes this book truly amazing.
Faithless follows the dark path of the two previous books in The Red Order series with two great main characters that makes you crave their dark side.
“And I’m alone.
But not for long.
Because the hunter and the predator have come to an agreement.”
You won’t find sweet, heart and flowers, and even when my romantic side was hoping for something like that, I loved that the writer kept the essence and soul of the characters and that made me fall in love even more.
When I finished Parasight I formed an idea about this book and the characters, and you know what I loved? That’s nothing like I imagined because it was even better.
I was so excited for this, the final instalment in The Red Order, Luke’s story! I knew it was going to be dark, I didn’t know how much I would love it! Whilst it can be read as a stand alone, I fully recommend starting from the very beginning and getting all of the background.
Luke likes to be in control, and this story is a battle of wills, a fight for dominance. Luke with his dry humour and sharp edges had me all a flutter, but James has a compassion and warmth that shines through his own particular brand of darkness. Their power struggle, and the underlying spark is mesmerising.
Lily is an interesting character, she brings a whole new dynamic to the situation. Her feistiness even in the most dire circumstances had me grinning!
Full of surprises, death and depravity this story has everything you could want, but if you are of a sensitive nature it may not be for you.
ES Carter is so clever in the way parallels can be drawn between characters who appear so very different, she blows me away with her writing.
3.5 stars
“You say I’ve ruined you James but one taste of you has damned me.”
I love the Red Order series by E.S. Carter. I enjoy this author’s dark romance novels, and was looking forward to Faithless. It started out really strong and I was very dedicated to the characters. It was unpredictable and things didn’t go as I expected. I love it when the author is able to surprise and shock me. Both James and Luke are alpha males and have a dark side, Luke more than James. Luke, was able to bring out an even darker side from James that would satisfy his monster. There is another character that appears and plays an important role in this story. I am not going further into detail, you’ll have to read this book to find out.
The reason I rated this 3.5 stars rather than 4 stars is because of the length of the story. It was just too short to fully tell the story of these characters. It felt rushed and it didn’t completely satisfy me. It felt unfinished so it left me wanting more. I needed more character development, and the story kind of ended abruptly. There was action, sex, and suspense in this book. The writing was very easy to read and had a great flow. Even though this is the last book in the Red Order series, I hope here will be a spin-off series, because there is a character who needs its story told. Also E.S. really knows how to write a dark romance, so I am hoping more from her in this subgenre.
E.S. Carter has wowed me again. The third and final Red Order book has exceeded my expectations. Dark romance is a firm favourite of mine and you don’t get much more perverse than Luke Hunter, I loved him (I knew I would after reading the previous books in the series). How to write this review without spoilers, near impossible. Suffice to say, it’s not just an all action romance with way too many twists to count. It’s so much more. The characters are gritty, the violence is real, the story is addictive and the sex is dirty. As usual this can be read as a standalone but I say it’s way better to read the previous 2 books beforehand. What a fantastic series. I live in hope that this is not the last we see of Carter’s dark side. If ever a book deserved more than 5 stars, this would be it, but be warned, this is not a series for the faint hearted, not by a long shot.
OMG!! What an amazing story! This book is for those who LOVE a dark, twisty, and wild story. If you need to ask about your “no-no’s” or “hard limits” this just might not be for you!!
“Then he bites—hard—at the soft skin between my neck and shoulder, his teeth clamping down to stake his claim on my body. On my soul.”
Luke is the new leader of the Red Order. His dark and violent past has left him as a man trying to control the monster that abides within him. Only one person seems to touch that beast and affect it in any way.
“You say I’ve ruined you James—” he steps away from me and my used body sags against the door in front of me. “—but one taste of you has damned me.”
Faithless is the third and final book in the Red Order series. Each book can be read as a standalone but have connected characters and a storyline that continues throughout. I think Faithless feels the DARKEST and most suspenseful in this series. So Good! I was on the edge of my seat reading this!
-5 Stars!!-
Another 5 incredible stars for this story from ES Carter! It’s a walk in the dark side, with the Red Order once more in search of the sick and twisted that abuse.
But this time it’s Luke’s story. And Like himself has his own beast, clawing to release it’s power, demanding compliance. But there’s one that challenges, and pokes at Luke’s beast. James provokes and tempts Luke. There’s a wonderful dynamic between Luke and James, an energy and strong chemistry. And then there’s Lily – what will her role be? And of course there’s plenty to satisfy the bloodlust.
Some hot scenes, lots of bloodshed, a twist, and characters we’ve come to love from Feyness and Parasight. This is a book with plenty of tension. The ending is perfect, remaining true to the characters. I devoured this book!
As I hoped and expected, with Faithless, Eli Carter has brought The Red Order series to a sensational end in a dark, chilling and soul destroying yet epic finale!
This series is my No.1 dark romance pick for 2018, and an absolute must read for anyone who prefers their love with a side order of sin and depravity!
In Faithless we are reintroduced to the complex monster that is Luke Hunter.
He is an alluring combination of charmer and villain, his shiny veneer cloaking the dark beast beneath.
He’s damaged by his past but unapologetic about how it has shaped his carnal predilections and basal needs and though he will repel many, I just love him for it!
He takes what he wants, this is not in question, and he has plans to do just that with James Connor.
But this is a man that not only matches him in tenacity, but sees him for all he is and is not about to back away from the beast.
Eli wastes no time in building the sexual tension between these two potent men.
It crackles off the page, they tussle like wrestlers, two well matched opponents neither letting the other hold ground for long before reminding them of their ability to take them down.
With the ensuing battle their true needs become apparent; love and acceptance, which neither man will relinquish admittance of easily.
The end product is a delicious spectator sport in text!!
Again throughout this story, as she has done in the previous books of this series, Eli blurs the distinction between good and evil with her characters.
You will be equal parts enamoured and abhorred by the brutality and violence of their actions.
The plot twists in this one will leave you reeling, and you will wonder if she will leave anyone alive at the end to enjoy the spoils of victory!
The storyline of this climax of the The Red Order will leave some feeling bereft for clearer closure both with the downfall of The Dominion and the relationship between Luke and James.
I confess, I did want to see the final face off between the brothers of the Red Order and the Dominion in more detail. I mean who could deny wanting to see more of Grim in action!
But on reflection, I personally love this ending.
Despite and because of the unanswered questions and for Luke and James; it’s respectful of both these complex men and their circumstances and personas.
Take this final walk on the dark side, you won’t be sorry!
Faithless is the final book in the Red Order series, and deserves a million stars!!! It was oh soooo good!!
It was beyond dark and twisted!! I’ve waited for so long to read more of this series, and it did not disappoint!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
There is a time when all good things must come to an end and maybe scare the shit out of you at the same time.
Faithless’ time is now.
Now, if you’ve read my reviews for Red Order Book 1 & 2, this is not my normal. E.S. Carter’s use of language and gothic imaginary is something I couldn’t resist. The story of the Hunter brothers is not for the faint of heart. And maybe how they problem solve isn’t in the best interest of the other characters. Yet, the story is engaging and action packed – you are determined to see how it finishes.
I was anxious for Luke’s story. Of the three, he was charming and yet had that underlying sharp edge of darkness that you knew he was the most deprived of them all. Did not disappoint. James, secondary character of book 2, becomes the soul focus of Luke’s attention in the book. The reader learns more the driving force for James’ needs to save the forgotten. And along comes Lily.
Enough said.
Now, I’m not going to talk readers into reading this dark romance series. Its graphic in its darkness. Unapologetic in the scenes that unfold. But, it is the brilliance of the storytelling that I find myself compelled to break out of my normal cup of tea. I finished the story and felt stressed, horrified and yet complete. If you are a fan of books 1 & 2, this finale is not to be missed. Ms. Carter ramps up the action and the heat to give us more – suspense, action and all we loved in these stories.
“You say I’ve ruined you James—” he steps away from me and my used body sags against the door in front of me. “—but one taste of you has damned me.”
Luke Hunter took whatever he wanted like he already owned it. As the leader of the Red Order, he was used of having people bending for him. But when two people who invaded his life fought to defy him, he was intrigued by their audacity and determined to see then beg or break.
Luke has been my favorite character in this series since book 1 for a reason. He embraced his darkness and completely unapologetic about it. And when little tidbits about him revealed in book 2, I was a goner haha! I simply love characters who knew what they wanted and won’t let anyone stop them.
James Cooper had his own shade of darkness but he was more restrained about it. I love that he had a “weakness” that held him back just enough to keep him grounded.
Lily was not someone I expected her to be. With her background and history, she was understandably broken, but she also had a spark that burned bright to carry her to whatever she put her mind and heart to. I absolutely love her role in this story.
This book is without a doubt my favorite in this series. I love the dynamics between the characters and how they fed off each other for their personal and/or collective ambitions. My dark soul sang when I saw the direction the author took this one to because these were the kind of characters I could relate to.
The story had a perfect balance of darkness, sexiness and humor. The sexual tension was like being choked to the edge of an orgasm before being rewarded by an explosive release.
Faithless is a tale of embracing the murky side of one’s soul. It would appeal to readers who prefer to take a walk on the dark side.
P.S.: I don’t think I can look at butter the same way again after reading this book… lol