From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster comes an enemies-to-lovers, angsty college romance in the intense, page-turning Elite Seven series! My life has been served to me on a gold platter to be devoured by my silver spoon. Money, money, and more money. It’s the backbone of the Goddard name. I’m the only son, so it’s all mine for the taking. But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want …
But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want more, yet nothing seems to satisfy me.
My father has made sure I become a part of The Elite Seven. Where most candidates are chosen, I was given my place. Everything comes at a price, though. Luckily, I can afford any price—no one has more money than God.
The Elite Seven have their initiations. My task is personal and beneath me—steal a car and send a warning. It’ll hurt my best friend in the process, but we both made a pact going into this. There’s no line we won’t cross.
My task makes an ugly turn and I nearly take a life. Such a small, unimportant person. Someone no one would even notice if she were gone. She’s a problem my money, and now power, can easily sweep under the rug.
It’s what my father wants. It’s what my brothers in The Elite Seven want. Yet when she finally opens those big, innocent brown eyes, I realize I’ve found what I’ve been searching for my entire life. I don’t want my little problem to disappear…I want to keep her.
Money is my legacy, but I want something money can’t buy.
I am Baxter Samuel Goddard, V.
I am Gluttony.
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The Elite Seven continues to break the mold with stories written by multiple authors. Twisted, and depraved. Each story intersecting with the others.
K Webster brings her filthy and thrilling mind to Gluttony. Baxter Goddard has it all in spades. There is nothing he could ever want for. However, his demons run deep and excess drives him to the brink. The Elite has a choke hold on the newest seven. God’s task is the latest casualty to rain havoc and the outcome is one you never see coming!
Deliciously deviant and disgustingly Devine!
This series keeps getting better and better. So many of the questions are getting answered, or are they? I’m not sure, I mean with each book it seems to get crazier and just when i think it’s figured out, I read the next one and my mind is blown.
God is one of my favorite characters. I love how he was trying to heal Zemira and instead she healed him. This is so messed up that it’s addicting and I’m so excited for the next one!
This series keeps getting better and better. So many of the questions are getting answered, or are they? I’m not sure, I mean with each book it seems to get crazier and just when i think it’s figured out, I read the next one and my mind is blown.
God is one of my favorite characters. I love how he was trying to heal Zemira and instead she healed him. This is so messed up that it’s addicting and I’m so excited for the next one!
*Review by Michelle
After a few bumpy rides in the elite series, Kristi you managed to drag everything back and changed my views on the whole series. Truth be told I almost give up on this series but you gave me faith, no, you have me God and make me a believer again. This book is non stop action, never a dull moment. It’s like, you’re one of the very few authors that know the true meanings of this series, and how it should be laid out. I love God and Z’s story. You gave them everything they deserves – happiness. This is by far the best book in this series that I’ve read. Thank you for bringing us such a beautiful book.
Baxter Samuel Goddard V grew up not wanting anything as far as money goes. He finally meets his match in Zemira after crashing into her life. God decides that he wants to keep Zemira so he can have the one thing money can’t buy him. A longer book and great read.
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Shannan –
Somewhere along the way I fell out of love with this series, but Gluttony was EVERYTHING I needed to show me why I need this series in my life.
Baxter Samuel Goddard, V – Gluttony
“I’m lost in this mad world with him. Our world.”
The Goddards own the town. Four, God’s dad, makes all the decisions. What he wants, he gets. He is the walking reminder of what Gluttony really is. He overindulges in everything he does. He’s extremely over weight and makes no excuses for it. After God has watched this for years, he’s disgusted and develops his own list of issues.
“Whatever sickness he is. I want to make it mine. Maybe I’m the cure.”
He never wanted to be Elite, he did it because his best friend needed it. Rhett is the brother he never had and he’d do anything for him, even if it means becoming part of The Elite. When it’s his turn for the task he thinks it will be a piece of cake. He’ll have it completed within a few hours. That is, until the drugs in his system have him crashing into a girl crossing the street. The things he saw and the words she said are all he can think of. The obsessiveness of his personality has him doing whatever he can for her. Is it just to clear his guilty conscience? Maybe.
Zemira has no one in her life. She grew up in an orphanage but she’s trying to make something of herself. She’s juggling work, school, and making the rent payment. It’s a lot but she doesn’t have any other choice. Walking out of work and finding herself through the windshield of a car isn’t how the night was supposed to go. Waking up and finding the man that hit you sitting beside your hospital bed holding your hand definitely isn’t how it’s supposed to go.
“You’re not f**ked up.” My voice falters. It’s a lie. He’s as f**ked up as they come.
I loved Gluttony. K. Webster killed this book. It was everything. God is the perfect character. Yes, he has his issues, but it makes him so much more. I can’t wait to see what’s next for The Elite. The cracks in the society are starting to show. Will the bricks holding all the secrets come tumbling down?
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Gluttony (The Elite Seven #5) by K. Webster to read and review.
A-maz-ing!!
Gluttony is book 5 in the Elite Series and it cannot be read as a standalone since each story is interconnected. In addition, each book reveals past secrets and presents new developments.
This series has become my favorite for 2019 as each book keeps getting better!
However…
Gluttony… is in a class of its own!!!
More intense, more twisted and more suspenseful, this installment was totally unputdownable!
Gluttony aka “God”, shows us why he’s earned the name “God,”!
From page one, I was immediately immersed in this God’s story. We’ve seen glimpses of his story and his larger than life personality.
Now we get his full story, his secrets, his strengths and his weaknesses!
We learn why his sin fits him so perfectly.
There are so many sides to God’s character. He’s a deeply flawed, deeply dark, complex and complicated character.
His sin fits him because of his past and his future plans.
But can he survive his sin?
Must. Read to find out!!
4.5 stars!
I have fictionally licked Baxter Samuel Goddard V!!!
#BaxBelongsToMari
Now that’s out the way. Holy smokes! K Webster really knows how to hit them out the ball park!!
This series has taken a turn! And omg do I want to know everything!!!!!
I loved God, he was amazing. I loved the demons he battled. Everything wasn’t as it seemed but ten times better.
I loved Z, fresh air with her! She grounded God in the best way possible.
I can seriously keep on gushing about how great this book is but you need to read the series, this one completes it so well! Plus spoiler reviews kinda suck sometimes and it would give the series away.
Just know K Webster did her thing, it was twisty, it was dark, it was gritty, it was sexy, it was a page turner at its finest!
And The Elite Seven is back! That was my first thought after reading the first chapter of Gluttony by K. Webster. She is one author who never fails me and she brought back the series right on track with this intense, dark and sexy story of God.
God is used to excess of everything in his life. Being the son of one of the most powerful and wealthy person surely has some benefits. But he doesn’t want to be like his father. And he finally has a chance when his task for Elite brings him to Zemira. Strong, resilient, compassionate and sweet Zamira. She calms his obsessional chaos and shares the burden of his secrets. I was intrigued about God’s character from the first book. And he became even more attractive and captivating in this story. He is hands down my favourite Elite so far. A man with millions of puzzle pieces those won’t ever fit. A loyal brother, the best kind of friend, a worrior and a unpredictable broken soul. A masterpiece by K. Webster.
Let’s talk about the story. Finally the plot is having some progress. K Webster’s book won’t be complete if she didn’t give you a heart attack with shocking secrets and raw gruelling scenes. A lot of big secrets will come out. And some chilling incidents will take place. I know I am being vague but trust me you will thank me later. Guard your heart because K. Webster is going to bruise it with the sickening dangerous turns in the story. This book gives equal weight on the disturbing world of Elite Seven and the couple’s story. K Webster balanced them brilliantly. So God and Zamira’s sensational,deep,emotional and sizzling hot love story runs parallel with God’s adventures with his brothers.
K. Webster has nailed it in Gluttony. The sin and sinner will find some redemption but the games have just began. I could not put it down. The adrenaline rush was intoxicating. And it came from every direction. The love and lust. The dark, dirty and deviant Elite Seven world. K Webster’s mindblowing writing. An amazing and stunning read in the legendary series!
Received ARC for Honest Review
I have been dying for this book! OMG this book was crazy intense. I love God and Zemira. The Elite 7 are definitely back. I can’t wait to see what the last 2 books have in store. 5 stars is definitely not enough for this book!
God has lived his life to excess and being in Elite has not stopped that. He’s been given his task but what happens while completing task is unexpected. Zemira grew up in an orphanage and is trying to better her life. She works as a waitress and attends college. Then she unexpectedly meets God and her life is turned upside down. Will God still be in Elite? What will happen between Zemira and him?
4.25 stars
Baxter Samuel Goddard the Fifth a.k.a. God knew nothing but luxury since the day he opened up his eyes. Growing up in the Goddard household, excessiveness was the only way to live. Being an Elite was practically his birthright. But his simple task became a complication when he unwittingly crashed into Zemira Coleman’s life and changed the course of their futures.
God was my favorite since I first met him in book 1. In this book, he showed a completely different side – the serious, responsible side and heartbreaking insecurity. Also, I’ve always loved the loyalty he showed to those he cared for. While I liked this different God I also wanted more of the old God.
Zemira was the only heroine that I actually liked in this series. Her past and her philosophy in life were completely different from God. I loved how both of them helped each other to be the better version of themselves and the romantic element was the most developed in this series so far.
I’m intrigued by how the series storyline evolving. Things were changing gears and the players were scrambling to adapt in order to stay at the top. Though I wanted to know more of the significance of his task, I’m glad that the word gluttony was truly embodied in the story.
Gluttony is a story of power and how it steered one’s life. I’m looking forward to the next book of this series.
A Phenomenal addition to the Elite Seven Seried. This story was everything that I hoped it would be, yet so much more. So much I didn’t expect!
God was different than I expected. He got his name because his life was nothing but excess. Having more money that the majority of the world will do that. However, money does not ensure happiness. There was so much that we didn’t know.
You will get some answers, revenge will be exacted but it’s not what you think. We still don’t have all the answers, but many gaps were filled in.
This story definitely delivered and I am looking forward to Sloth. Sloth has me wondering. I am definitely curious as to where his story is going to take us! A great series. Each book gives answers but there are always more questions. I am enjoying this dark and twisted ride.
Gluttony is without a doubt remarkable and enthralling. It is the first five star read for me from The Elite Seven series. I f*cking loved everything about it. K Webster has knocked me over with this book.
Baxter Samuel Goddard V, aka God, has been granted with the sin gluttony. From the previous books, you can see that this is not the sin God was interested in. He was also not interested in The Elite and the only reason he is in this group is because of his Rhett. Someone he considers a brother.
God does everything in excess. He also likes everything in abundance. No one says no to God. He doesn’t need The Elite. The Elite needs him but for the moment he will indulge them. The task that is assigned to him is so something that changes his life forever. It brings Zemira Coleman into his life. He has destroyed her life and guilt is a new feeling for him. Zemira Coleman has definitely left a lasting impression on him and she will undeniably change his life.
God was so different than I imagined. He was portrayed as such a manwhore who loves partying and not someone who will succumb to the drug that is love but he was so damn sweet and thoughtful. He gave 100% to his girl and did not do wrong by her. He was attentive and caring and I absolutely loved him. K Webster has woven a spell with this book. This book is told in dual POV and Zemira is also the perfect heroine. She brought out the best in God and she was in his corner every step of the way. He did not lie to her or break her heart. He was himself with her and so fiercely protective. I was so scared to read this because of God’s ability to over indulge in everything including his woman but this book was everything I hoped for and more. I can’t believe I was afraid of you God but you are by far my favorite Elite member. Zemira and God are my OTP. #couplegoals
K Webster, you are indeed a legend and an exceptional writer.
Holy Gluttony! K Webster has given us an awesome book in The Elite Seven Series! I have ever yet to see K Webster disappoint, but she has upped the ante in this series!
God, AKA Gluttony, is dedicated to his task and has no problems fulfilling it, but in the process he comes face to face with an Angel that he refuses to let down. He is overwhelmed by his feelings and protectiveness and he vowes not to let her down.
Book 5 in this series was absolutely worth the wait!!! If you have not met God, then you need to. He is going to sweep you off your feet and leave you wanting book 6!!
Gluttony by K. Webster, book #5 in the Elite Seven Series. this series must be read in order to keep up with the stories. I swear just when I think these boys can’t shock me anymore, they do! I know there have been some who haven’t been into this series but even though there were things I haven’t like in a couple of them, for the most part, I’ve enjoyed them.
God’s story is one of the ones I was most looking forward to and K. Webster did NOT disappoint! Although all the books in the series are on the short side, I haven’t felt like they were lacking. I especially liked that in Gluttony, for the most part, it wasn’t a repeat of the other books, the others have been written like they were all going on at the same time, so there was a lot of overlapping but for the most part, that wasn’t the case with this one.
Plus the romance factor was a bigger part of the story then the Elite aspect was, which hasn’t been the case with the other books so I was glad to see that, I feel like it happened with the unlikeliest character but I loved that it did!
This will be a quick review because I don’t want to give too much away and that’s going to be hard not to do with this one…
This is Gluttony’s story.
Baxter Samuel Goddard V., better known as God and the son of the 3rd richest man in the world. God is set to inherit everything his father owns one day and with the way the obese man lives his life, it won’t be long before he does.
God, who is also Rhett’s (Lust) best friend, has never wanted for anything. If he snaps his fingers or speaks his last name he has whatever he wants at a moments notice. He doesn’t NEED the Elite, not like some of the other guys have. The only reason he joined is because Rhett wanted them to do it together.
The sin of Gluttony fits God much more than I think he even realizes and much more than I ever realized from reading about him in the other books. But after finally getting more than a glimpse of the man, I can understand why he was so upset the night the boys first received their sin names.
When God receives his task he thinks, easy peasy. Steal and destroy a car, Rhett’s mother’s car at that, no problem. He feels bad only because Rhett’s mom has always been good to him but as far as task goes he thinks he’s gotten off easy compared to some of his newfound brothers.
Little does he know, that night will change everything.
Zemira Coleman hasn’t had much her whole life. She grew up in an orphanage and just enrolled into St. Augustine’s thanks to financial aid. She’s busting her ass just trying to survive, going to school and working as much as she can just to keep her shitty little apartment.
Zemira and God couldn’t be more different. They are from two totally different worlds but that night puts them directly in each others path, in more ways than one…
Even though Z has conflicting feelings at first after what God did to her, it doesn’t take long for him to win her over with his protective nurturing side. I have to say I totally swooned watching the way he cared for her during her recovery.
I absolutely loved seeing this whole other side to God. He’s always been the smart ass, spoiled playboy but underneath was a whole lot more than I ever expected. Not only with his “problem” but with the way he is with Z. The care and compassion he shows her, he absolutely dotes on his girl.
I absolutely love this heroine, Z is such a sweetheart and she is a genuinely good person. She doesn’t care in the least about God’s money which is rare in his world, but she does care about him. Enough to stand up to him and become the force in his life that he so desperately needs. She’s patient and kind and even though he can be absolutely obnoxious when it comes to his gluttonous ways, she is patient enough to work with him while he tries to figure things out.
That ending, OMG! I was NOT expecting such a sweet ending in ANY of these books but for it to happen in God’s story, out of all the guys his story was the least likely for things to end that way but after finding out more about him I’m so glad he got his HEA, even though it took quite a lot to get there, he made it.
But then, of course, that epilogue… I can NOT wait for Sloth’s story! There is definitely more going on with the guy who just so happens to show up whenever the brothers really need someone. Like when they were talking about the “book” and he was saying “we” I really don’t think he was talking about his new brothers… I can’t wait to find out what’s going on with him.
I’m a total fangirl of K. Webster’s work so I was thrilled when I found out she was a part of this series and she definitely added her own flair to Gluttony’s story. As always Webster did not disappoint and this series is just getting better the closer we get to the FINAL story!
If you like some suspense with your romance and a secret society to boot then check this one out!
Webster revved it up with this unexpected addition to the series! God was not was I was expecting, yet everything I didn’t know I needed. You can’t help but fall head over heels for this guy. His story was achingly good, you will root from start to finish, hoping God gets some love in his life. I’m rubbing my chest as I write this. All the characters have been twisted in a way, but God’s story really dug deep with the emotions. Zemira was like I said, unexpected and everything. The connection was on point, almost begging to be devoured by the masses. Not one ounce of drama, pure devotion poured from the these two characters. Sweetly Twisted! God’s way of courting had me rolling on the floor. No fucks were given, no filter, no holding back. He was such a committed nurturer. Sigh! And now I must up the star rating on my review because I have to, I often get carried away with my reviews and then re-think my rating. I really loved the whole dynamic between God and Z. It was gut-wrenching and at the same time, absolutely beautiful!
“He’s in my brain, in my heart, in my bones. I like him there. No, I love him there. I want him to swallow me whole.”
The storyline has EXPLODED! Revenge will be handed down, I was throughly satisfied with the torture. Trust me. Fans of the Elite will be fist bumping. For real. I don’t wanna say much in fear of spoiling. I was smiling from ear to ear. Booyah, Bitch! There’s a hint to Sloth’s story and of course some closure for previous books. Everything is starting to come full circle in this twisted game, you do not wanna miss this one! I love that each author brings their own style, adds their own twist.
This was a breath of fresh air into the series and I cannot wait for the next book!
5 out of 5 stars
WOW! HOLY WOW! AMAZING!
I could go on and on with the adjectives to describe this book and the experience I had while reading it. God showed up in the first book of this series — and honestly this author is the reason I signed up to read the series in the first place — so I was super excited to finally get his book…and I wasn’t disappointed in the least!
From the first page, I knew that God was going to prove himself better than we’ve seen in the pages of the other books. He’s committed some serious offenses, but his heart wasn’t ever really shown the right way. Finding himself in the worst of all situations brought to life how much he was doing wrong and the desire for him to finally do right.
I loved the story in this book. I loved the characters. I loved how it all worked out and how a certain person got what was coming to her after all this time. It was just what I wanted and I’m so very glad that I was given the chance to read it!! I can’t wait for the last two books in the series to come out.
*** I voluntarily read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ***