I 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.… 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.
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Rhett is late picking up his kid brother from karate because there was a huge accident on the highway. Rhett starts running to try and get to his brother but a police officer follows to tell him that his brother had been killed because he was walking on the highway trying to get home. Rhett starts to destroy his life because he felt guilty that he was responsible for his brother’s death
Rhett and his BFF, God try to decipher this society called The Elite in which only seven people are invited and they have to be the best of the best. Lust is a violent desire.
This book was my first of Ms. Duke’s but certainly not my last. I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for more
This is book one of seven in The Elite Seven series.
Rhett Masters life is for all appearances perfect. On the inside he’s stuck in this cycle that he wishes to breal free from. His way of breaking free is by joining The Elite Seven, which is a secret society of sorts.
Each person joining is assigned a task to test their mettle, and Rhett’s task is to seduce Chastity Griffin. Rhett a person who has always been in control of his baser instincts wants to possess Chastity, but lines begin to blur when she shows herself to me more than just a challenge.
Yes this book was predictable in some instances, but Ker Dukey’s superb writing keeps you flipping the pages. Filled with drama, intrigue, mystery, and sex the book was a wild read. The author fully sets you up for the other books in the series, which I hope will explain the ending to this one. It’s not a cliffhanger, but it teases you about the next couple in question.
I was expecting something darker because it’s Ker Dukey after all, but I have to say that anything more than this would have been overkill. The almost gothic atmosphere was there without trying roo hard, and I really enjoyed reading about the society and the lives of the other people joining. I can’t wait to read about more of these deadly sins! Some of my favorite authors are in this line up.
I received an ARC of this book from the author and I voluntarily reviewed it. Thank you Ker Dukey!
This was my first Ker Dukey book, and boy did I love it. There was the perfect amount of sweet vs. dark, of angst and revelation, and creation of intrigue for the next book. Like, I’m HOOKED.
What surprised me most about this book, is how much I fell in love with the heroine. How much I fell for Rhett and Chastity as an entity of their own. How much I fell in love with their Shakespearean inside jokes, and their beautiful chemistry. God, I just freaking fell in love with Rhett, don’t mind me.
This book is not only sexy and, well, lustful, but also emotional and riveting in a suspenseful kind of way. There are so many questions yet to be answered, and this is just the beginning. I cannot wait to dive into the other ones!
What a way to start a series and I cannot wait to see how it all unfolds. Not only are there secrets and complicated characters but all of the books will be written by a different author.
Meet the Elite Seven, a secret society of the worlds most powerful and dangerous individuals. It is time for new recruits and in this book, we are introduced to the inductees. Most importantly Rhett, or Lust. He is just starting off college and what a damaged soul. But the one thing that he has been striving for is about to come to fruition, being a member of the Elite. Simultaneously he also meets Chasity. Chasity is a really likable character. She gives Rhett the cold shoulder and is a bit of spitfire. But there is something about those lost eyes that keep her coming back, and she is the person who is supposed to get him acclimated to the college.
Truth be told, when I realized the characters where just starting college I was a bit skeptical. But my skepticism only lasted maybe a half a chapter. This story was gritty and on the darker side. It sets you up to get excited about what it is to follow and kept me interested from beginning to end. The book is sexy and the storyline was really quite exciting. There were a couple of parts that moved a little fast but overall the storytelling and flow were just right. It left me more than ready for Pride and I will be counting down the minutes until that one hits my kindle.
What an introduction to a series Im desperate to consume!!
Ker Dukey did not hold back. Yes it’s not as dark as one is used to from her but to me it didn’t have to be. Lust isn’t necessarily dark. It’s supposed to be all consuming and needy. Which is what I got in this story. She definitely did it justice.
Dukey helped introduce us into a new world. A world where sacrifices will be made and not for the faint of heart. I cannot wait to see what the rest of these amazing authors bring us. Having all the characters interconnect in one way or another, to me as a reader, is what I LOVE about series. I’m getting that here, I got that with Lust.
Rhett, he truly was Romeo in a sense, willing to sacrifice his own future. He fell and he fell hard.
Chasity was what one wants in a heroine. We did not see her POV, I do wish we had. Maybe these will only be in the hero’s POV. It was still very much enjoyable.
It’s a must read. It’s fast paced, easy to follow and suspenseful. Nothing is as it seems, but the brotherhood is one and when you mess with one, you get 6 other heads biting back!
4.5 Stars
Through and through, this was an intriguing read for sure. Ker Dukey’s introduction into The Elite Series had me just as curious as Rhett and just as anxious for him to get that exclusive invite. He wanted it so badly, I was cheering for him every step of the way.
LUST took me on a ride with Rhett Masters. A quick progression of his life from when he first learned about the Elite and what a membership into such a secretive society could do for his future. In his story, he learns that there are some prices too high to pay and he’s plagued with deciding how badly he truly wants to be one of The Elite
The story was exquisitely decadent in how LUST is portrayed through the characters and their actions. I can’t wait to read more about the characters I met and how they give in to their ultimate sins – will they, too, pay the price of being an Elite? I can’t wait to see.
I really enjoy enemies to friends to lovers books. Lust embodies all of that. I love the whole idea of the Elite Seven Series as I’ve always enjoyed books and movies about the 7 deadly sins. Rhett Masters definitely embodies Lust, with his different woman every night. Born to privilege but plagued by tragedy, an angsty read told masterfully! An exceptional start to the series. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the others.
WOAH!!! What a crazy, crazy ride! I am hooked with this story! We get two story lines that play out in this book. We get the main characters and their story but we also get this over all story that continues in the next book. The suspense and drama in this book is amazing! I was sitting on the edge of my seat anticipating what was going to happen next. It was all fabulous writing, fabulous story and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Rhett Masters is going through a family tragedy. He copes by excess partying with drinking, drugs and women. He and his best friend can do anything they want as they are part of a rich, elite society. When he meets Chastity they are enemies, but things change to slow burn lust. This story was a setup for the rest of the series. I am looking forward to reading about the other men.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
Awesome book!!!!! Can’t wait to read the other books in this series. Thanks to Ms..Ker she wrote another page turner
So, immediately from the get go, I was intrigued by the concept of the ‘7 Deadly Sins’. Now, you add this to some of my favorite authors writing each individual book and I instantly said, ‘yes, please’!
Lust itself isn’t an incredibly long book, but we are giving a load of information to set up the rest of the series. Most prominently are who makes up the ‘lucky’ seven men who would become ‘the Elite’, along with what their sin name is. On a side note, I loved God and can’t wait to read about him.
The hero for Lust is Rhett Masters. After pulling me in with a killer Prologue, I was excited to see where lust would take me. The prologue immediately pulls at your heart strings and gives a good glimpse into Rhett’s life. I immediately realized why he drowns himself in drugs, alcohol and of course, women. Rhett is all about charisma that seeps sexuality and of course, charm.
Ironically, the heroines name is Chastity, which caused me to chuckle. Genius name choices! How would Lust play with Chastity (no pun intended), but truly Lust and Chastity (belt), not two things that immediately go well together? Chastity is the balm to his troubled soul and Rhett realizes this. The question is, which passion will win out? His passion to be an Elite or his passion for Chastity?
Sadly, I didn’t fully fall in love with Lust. I truly liked the book, but when I finished, I felt like I still missing that extra something to push me into the ‘love’ category. Ker is a favorite author of mine and she wrote this book flawlessly. The conflict and resolution appeared to happen rather quickly, and I felt like the characters didn’t have time to fully develop. Now, giving all of this, it still was a good read. Ker not only had to write about her characters and give them a storyline, but she also had to set up the series. Not easy to do with a shorter book. She did a phenomenal job at setting up the characters for their own individual books. Leaving me a breadcrumb trail to entice me into reading the other characters books.
Overall, I did enjoy this book, I just wish I was given a little more Rhett and Chastity. I’m incredibly excited to read about the rest of the boys and their sins.
Order of books in this series:
Lust by Ker Dukey – Release Date: February 11
Pride by J.D. Hollyfield – Release Date: February 25
Wrath by Claire C. Riley – Release Date: March 11
Envy by M.N. Forgy – Release Date: March 25
Greed by Amo Jones – Release Date: April 8
Gluttony by K. Webster – Release Date: April 22
Sloth by Giana Darling – Release Date: May 13
This book took me totally by surprise.
Oh … I knew it would be sexy, with controversial subject matter about a certain secret society and the difficulties of a group to be accepted. All this involving the seven deadly sins: lust, pride, envy, wrath, greed, gluttony and sloth.
But what surprised me were the characters.
Far from being older men, perhaps CEOs and entrepreneurs, they are young. Guys with different reasons for wanting to join that club so hard.
And with each new book you will find out who they are, what they want, why they want … and who may be the only person to make them almost give up …
I said “almost.”
We start with LUST, who brings young Rhett and his thirst for justice after find out that the driver who killed his brother Robbie did not receive any punishment.
Welcome to this mansion whose wishes are fulfilled … but the price to pay is too high…
5 stars
Ker Dukey rocked my literary world!!!! Lust was PHENOMENAL!!!!!! I loved everything from page one to the end!!!!
This book was a rollercoaster ride! I was captivated from the first page and shocked speechless by the last! I need more!!!
Lust is the first book in The Elite Seven and let me tell you….this was such a great start to a series that I am so looking forward to because all these amazing authors are taking part in this series.
Ker Dukey was one of the first authors I read when I first started blogging and I fell in love with her dark writing. I knew that she wouldn’t disappoint whenever I read any of her novels and I can still say she hasn’t yet.
I was captivated from beginning to end. I was so hooked that I finished in one sitting. I was actually disappointed that the story ended but for how this book was going, I can say that I was very happy with the ending.
We get a glimpse of how this Elite group gets started, what the guys have to do for initiation and if they don’t go through with the task, they obviously don’t make the cut. But not just anyone can join The Elite, you have to be chosen and follow the tasks and rules to get in.
These are pretty much all rich folks that are in this “special” group so the kids that get initiated come from wealthy backgrounds.
I loved how this story started, I didn’t see it going the way it did, but so many secrets unravel and the deceit between these kids and adults, it was just phenomenal.
I can’t wait to see what PRIDE has in store for us because that ending man, I wanted to jump right in to PRIDE’s story.
WAY TO GET A GIRL HOOKED!
I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I started this book!! Lust is the first book in the series about a secret society called the Elite. Only seven are chooses to join this secret society each year. The beautiful, successful and rich all want to be in this exclusive club. Rhett is the character focused on in this first book, he chooses lust over love because love causes so Much pain and lose. I loved meeting all the characters we will get to know through out the series. I know there Are so many secrets to uncover and I can’t wait for the next book.
Oh my goodness! What an amazing start to the series!
Whilst reading the beginning of Lust I was covered in goose bumps and perched on the edge of my seat! Rhett’s story is heartbreaking. Then comes the Elite! I’m not sure of all the ins and outs of this group yet but I’m itching to know more, and see what they have up their sleeves for their new initiates. We’ve only had a small glimpse of the other characters and I’m looking forward to meeting each and everyone!
Lust is a mafia type secret society story with a little action, a lot of twists and lots of emotion!
I cannot wait to see where this series goes! Five stars!
My stomach is in knots after that one!!! I am beyond excited to see what this series has is store for us all!! The beginning of this book made me take a few hours after I read them because HOLY CRAP that was some incredibly tough stuff to stomach. I have read a few from this author and when I signed up to read these books I LOVED the line up of authors!
Rhett is so freaking broken and made my heart hurt for him throughout the entire book. Seeing his pain so visible and not having anyone to help him made me cry more than once. The connection he made with Chasity pulled so many smiles from me and even the sass she gave him had me laughing! The anticipation of this book still had butterflies in my stomach and my mind racing with all the crazy things that could happen. Chasity still has my defenses up because I’m super curious about her and her family seems so unknown. The crazy stunt her stepmom pulls and her knowledge of some things Elite Seven give me crazy theories about several people in this book and it has me question everyone!!
Im so excited for what’s to come next and I can’t wait to dive into the next one! The suspense of this book will have you on edge and questioning every little thing that happens!! All the little pieces have their places and should be watched carefully!! I can’t wait to see how the rest of The Elite Seven progress!!
This was a dark book; darker than I’m used to but given the author and the title of the series, I knew it was going to dark. Which I’m not a HUGE dark reader, I do like a heavier subject matter/storyline at times. And this fit the bill!
Rhett has undoubtedly had a hard life, one that leads him down a dark path. Which I’m not often a crier while reading, but I was close while reading Rhett’s story. Rhett is ultimately punishing himself for events in his past that he feels he must atone for. Or just make himself incapacitated enough so he doesn’t remember or think of these events.
And then the Elite 7 come into his life and he must prove himself. And there is where he meets Chastity – which ironic considering the title is Lust… but I’m sure that was intentional.
I can’t wait to read more of this series and meet the people of the Elite 7 and how they came to be in need of the Elite to help save their lives.
Dark and amazing! I love this book! I love the twists and turns. I wondered all throughout reading where it was going and I never came close to what happened. The characters are great! I can’t wait for more! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
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