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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Lust is a powerful story about Rhett Masters. After losing his younger brother in a tragic accident Rhett does his best to drown his sorrows. Having heard of a secret society called the Elite, he does his best to get invited to join. He thinks they are the answer to all of his problems. He plans on joining them to get out from under his father’s thumb, as well as make a career for himself as a lawyer to makes sure drunk drivers who kill kids don’t get off with just a fine. If only he knew what he would have to do to join, is it worth it?
This book was amazing. I loved the way the relationship between Chastity and Rhett evolved. All of these characters were so well written. Knowing that 6 of the supporting characters would eventually have their own book made it interesting. Every now and then I would think to myself what’s going on with Pride, or Gluttony, or Sloth, but I know if I just wait for it their book will come and I will know. I really enjoyed this book and can not wait for the rest of this series.
Lust is book one out of seven in The Elite Seven series.
Rhett lives with pain and regret, on the outside he wears a smile and acts carefree, but on the inside he is tortured by guilt and nightmares. Rhett is chosen for the Eliete it’s everything he’s wanted sense he was a kid and now that he has the chance to join he will do whatever it takes to be in that is until Chastity.
Rhett gave off major bad boy vibes and Chastity was definitely intrigued. Chastity prim and proper on the outside but to Rhetts surprise she was anything but prim and proper behind closed doors and that only made him want her more.
Lust opened with a bang and if the rest of these books are anything like the first I will happily devour them! I can wait to see what comes next in Prides book consider yourself hooked in this must read series edge of your seat suspenseful series!
I can’t wait for more of this series.
4.5 Cranky Stars
Rhett Masters has a devil may care attitude. All he cares about is partying and finding the next willing female body to sink into. He has suffered a great loss and carries tremendous guilt. He knows the only way to get out from under his father and become a man to be feared he must join the Elite Seven. A secret society that no one dares speak of but comes with riches and makes you virtually untouchable. Chastity Griffin is the quiet shy girl on campus. With a father like hers she must fly under the radar. She didn’t expect to spark with Rhett. She didn’t think it would go far because let’s face it when you are so cocksure like Rhett they don’t mess with the quiet book nerd who wears cardigans. It’s when the Elite Seven give Rhett his first task he doesn’t realize how his two worlds are about to intercept and the lengths he will go to for love.
I’ve read a lot of Ker Dukeys books and they usually have a dark theme. While dark this one showed you a glimmer of hope and a dash of sweetness in Rhett. My heart broke for him and how lost he was. I was cheering him on secretly though I was weary of his best friend God. I loved Chastity she knew who she was, and she never wavered in wanting to help Rhett battle his demons. Also, what is it with books about rich megalomaniac men named Rhett? Is that a rich dude name? I see it often in these types of books. I can’t wait to see what book number two has in store!
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Shannan –
Lust is the first installment in The Elite Seven series. Seven books by seven different authors.
Lust wasn’t the typical dark I’ve come to expect from Ker Dukey. It’s very tame in comparison but not any less entertaining.
The Elite Seven are a secret society. You aren’t supposed to know they exist unless you are one of the chosen. Rhett has more guilt than anyone should. His brother died in a terrible accident and Rhett carries the guilt of that death with him always. His parents’ marriage basically imploded after the accident, so he’s left to grieve alone. His best friend, God, keeps him moving forward. The women and alcohol keep his mind from going back to that night. He mistakenly overheard God’s dad talking about The Elite Seven and it was all Rhett could think about. He wanted in, no matter what it took. He had nothing to lose… until he did. Was Rhett willing to do what The Elite wanted? Could he give up the best thing that ever happened to him? Was being Elite still worth it?
What little I knew about this series going into it, I was sort of shocked to find out this was a new adult read. I am loving where it is going though. I can’t wait to read about the other sins!
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Lust (The Elite Seven #1) by Ker Dukey to read and review.
Wow!!! Ker Dukey never fails to bring it! Loved this freaking story and what a start to the series! Cannnot wait for the next book!
Rhett has suffered a loss that no one should ever suffer. He’s been drowning his grief in the bottom of a bottle and copious amounts of cocaine ever since. But now the time has come for him to join The Elite Seven, a powerful secret society. Is Rhett the embodiment of LUST? Will Chastity be just the innocent for him?
Lust is a great start to what will surely be an epic series. I have to admit, though, it’s not nearly as dirty as I had been expecting, considering its title. But, that’s not a bad thing. It’s surprisingly emotional – the prologue alone gave me a lot to grab onto in terms of emotional content, and it gave the reader a good insight to Rhett’s current personality. It’s pretty mysterious, what with the secret society aspect, and once Rhett and Chastity finally give into their lust, it was pretty hot. I have a feeling that The Elite Seven series is going to be one hell of a ride, I can’t wait for the next book – Pride by JD Hollyfield.
Rhett I loved him, the beginning of this book broke my heart for him losing his baby brother Robbie and then him thinking it was his fault. He was an interesting and complex character despite losing his brother he was more interested in self-destructing that was until he set his sights on the Elite and Chastity. I felt he had an interesting story with working out what happened the night his brother died and the main reason why he was sent to pick his brother up. I loved the relationship between his mum and I was so glad when they made up. I also loved that Rhett scared the shit out of his dad.
Chastity, I liked her as a character, she was very one dimensional. I really didn’t think as a reader we got to know her which I think other than the 7 deadly sins we don’t really know many of the side characters which was one of my issues. I felt if this character was going to be introduced that a little more attention could have been placed on her. I have to say I really enjoyed the Romeo and Juliet book and then the fact she gave Rhett a USB with her reading on it that was super cute.
I loved his friend God. I can’t wait for his book!
So the concept of these books sounded amazing, the description pulled me right in and it’s the same for the other books in the Elite series and they are all going to be realising over the next few weeks. It was an interesting concept and I liked what the book was trying to do, but I felt some things were only brought in as a half. I wish we had more Rhett and his mum or Rhett and Chastity it felt a little too fast and that we didn’t really know much.
Despite all of this I am of course going to read the next book in the series when it comes out!
Holy Sh@& I am claiming Rhett Masters!!! After a horrible accident Rhett’s life takes a turn for the worse. Finally deciding to change things he tries to find a way into a secret society called the Elite once he attends college at St. Augustine. They only accept 7 new recruits a year…if they even exist. Chastity is a college student forced to mentor Rhett his first week in college. They didn’t start off on the best of terms but there is something about her that calms the demons within Rhett and awakens his other senses. This has so many twists that you must read it yourself to find out but you won’t be disappointed. As Always Ker takes you on a dark and twisted journey that is perfection! This reminded me of the movie Skulls and I cannot wait for the next sin Pride! “Lust is a force all it’s own. It consumes the mind and body, and causes even the most loyal to indulge in its sinful ways.”
This is an action packed book that you will not want to put down. Rhett’s story at the start is heartbreakingly sad all he wants is forgiveness and to pay his own way so he wants the Elite the forbidden to belong is his goal. The deeper it goes the more he finds all is not what it seems and falling in love wasn’t part of it hes a playboy that falls. I loved this book and cant wait for more from the deadly sins series. A must read that i would highly recommend.
Lust is the first book of seven based on the Seven Deadly Sins – Lust, Pride, Wrath, Envy, Greed, Gluttony and Sloth. All written by seven different authors. As soon as it was announced I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them.
Ker Dukey is the first author to kick off the series and she did a phenomenal job writing Rhett Masters story. I devoured it in one day.
My heart broke for Rhett. He blames himself for that fatal night, drowning his nightmares with alcohol.
When he lost his football scholarship, he became obsessed with The Elite. It’s the only way out from under his dad and to seek revenge.
“The Elite comes as a price as with everything in life. Sacrifices have to be made.”
Once you’re in, there’s no way out. If you choose not to obey the rules, there will be consequences.
What happens when the sacrifice is the one he loves and calms him into a dreamless sleep?
I can’t wait to see where the story goes and devour the next book in the Elite Seven.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*
Captivating and intriguing from beginning to end. What an amazing start to this fascinating new series.
Seven incredible and unique authors, collaborated in giving their interpretation of the seven deadly sins. I honestly didn’t know what to expect but I’m familiar with each author’s work so I knew it would be good.
I was wrong, book one was amazeballs!!
Lust is the first book of the 7 book series and I was totally blown out of the water with this read!
Unique, chilling and twisted, this is the mysterious and twisted journey of Rhett and his indulgence in Lust.
Fast paced, quick read, this book carried a knockout punch, that left me wanting more. Edgy, with some angst as I was swept away in Rhett’s seductive story and how he handled his sins.
The stage has been set for who the 7 sinners are and what they must do to make their sins worthy.
I cannot wait to see what’s in store next!
4.5 stars!
What a ride! And interesting introduction to what will become a captivating series centered around a secret society promising an unrivaled amount of wealth, prestige and benefits. I wasn’t really sure what to expect—maybe a dark, erotic romance of intrigue, debauchery and manipulation. However, this isn’t dark, or even erotic as the romance is pushed aside to create the foundation for the series.
“I would still take lust over love every fucking time. Fuck love.”
Chastity Griffin appears to be shy and timid, but there’s inextricable boldness and feistiness hidden beneath her appearance. She’s smart and sweet, with a touch of innocence about her demeanor, but there’s this admirable sensuality about her, too. It balances the dark wildness and teetering instability within Rhett.
Rhett Masters is desperate to escape from reality. Crushing guilt after losing someone and his father’s insufferable attitude have pushed him towards drowning in women, drugs and liquor. Conceited, arrogant and feeling an unhealthy amount of invincibility, nothing is forbidden or dangerous. Rhett embodies lust, however, more so through reputation than action.
“My entire high school years were built on my reputation of panty peeler, pussy realtor, heart stealer.”
It is one reason for pulling my rating down. I assumed this short story would be filthier, more forbidden and teeming with an intense amount of eroticism, finished with a dash of passion and romance to sweeten the connection. And that is my second reason for lowering my rating—the romance is minimal. When Rhett and Chastity are together, the pages explode with sexual tension and witty banter. You can sense unexplored chemistry between them that would have made an excellent forbidden romance.
“Lust is a violent desire, destructive and uncontrollable.”
I can say one thing for certain—I’m excited to continue delving deeper into this world of secret societies and sinfully devilish assignments. Ker Dukey’s writing is fantastic, the emotions will roll you over straight away, the pacing of this short story is decent and the concept of this series captivating.
Lust is an exceptional start to this alluring series. It provided an outstanding and descriptive setup of the world and background for the series. Since the title of the book is lust, I expected the book to be a little dirty but I wasn’t expected it to be a little dark and emotional. Rhett was broken and distraught and his struggle with his guilt was heart-wrenching. Chastity was innocent and sweet yet could hold her own against the cocky and arrogant Rhett. Their romance was slow building but once they ignited, their sparks and chemistry was off the charts. The book ended with a lead to the next book, Pride . I cannot wait to see what the next author had in store for us.
I received an advance reviewer copy of the book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Rhett thought the Elite could finally give him the power and ability to get answers he needed. He thought he would do anything to gain acceptance into this secret powerful club but then he meets Chastity who turns his world upside down. Can Rhett get the girl and the club?
Very intriguing premise but disappointed the it’s a NA, and being the first in the series I know there had to be a setup of sorts. After all is said and done I very much want to read the next one.
The hero’s downward spiral after his baby brother’s death is both understanding and perplexing. Understanding in that he feels responsible and perplexing in that he is sabotaging his reason for wanting to be a lawyer.
At chapter fourteen and I’m waiting for some insight into this mysterious Elite and still nothing, just endless partying, alcohol and drugs. Yes, those are all the deadly sins but it feels there is no substance.
Getting a glimpse of the other characters in chapter sixteen, finally gets me more interested and hopeful. Chapter eighteen amps up the storyline and strengthens the bond between the seven. At chapter twenty-four I’m hooked, at chapter chapter twenty-nine my heart is breaking, by the end I could care less it’s NA.
Unbelievable, that is what the start of this series is. Rhett is a boy trapt in a man’s body, I mean that is the easiest way to put it. He dealt a lousy hand and had no support system to help him deal with any of it. So he goes to what he knows best, friends, drugs, sex, and running away from his problems.
Chastity is everything pure. However, she is also what Rhett will have to overcome to get everything he has ever wanted in life. Will love trump destiny?
“She’s my home. My everything.”~ Lust by Ker Dukey
Rhett Masters’ life seemed perfect on the outside but inside he was wailing to be freed. His escape was in the form of a secret society called The Elite Seven that would set him for life. But in order to become one, candidates had to embrace the sin they were assigned with. For him, lust was a way of life until a Chastity Griffin walked into it which could either save him or destroy him.
I’ve always been drawn to the seven deadly sins, so I was excited to start this one especially with the involvement of multiple authors whose works I wanted to try. So far, I’m happy with the direction it’s going.
One thing I didn’t expect for this one is how emotional it would be. The prologue was gripping and immediately made me cared for Rhett. I liked the contradictions in Chastity’s personality but her character didn’t pull me in as much as his.
Since the sin is lust, I expected this book to be dirtier. I wanted to see the embodiment of the word though his actions instead of just his reputation. I love how this book provided the necessary groundwork that explained the mechanics of The Elite Seven and gave enough glimpse of each candidate. However, at times I felt the couple’s story was slightly neglected.
Lust is a story of comradery and sacrifices. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
Note: I love God. And no, I don’t mean the one people pray to lol!
Rhett a.k.a.Lust is kicking off this set of stories following each of the Seven Elite Society. To be chosen is an honor, being a member you now have a band of brothers and you learn to live by a new set of rules. It will be a title of honor and admiration that will embody your life. Rhett Masters is the quintessential bad boy that has been burdened with guilt since he was a teen. His life has spiraled out of control since the loss of his brother. Now he is a young man carrying those same memories and being haunted by them . The moment that he meets the sweet, smart, beautiful sharped tongue Chasity he knows that she is different. He has no idea the influence that she will have or the comfort she may be able to instill in this scarred young man but the society has an agenda . Life is never easy and yes not everything or everyone is what they seem . Get ready for a wild ride with the Elite Seven ….we have so much more to learn!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
This new series starts off hot with Lust up first as one of the seven deadly sins and new Elite 7. It features pretty, bad boy Rhett who’s as lustful as he is broken by his past and willing to do what it takes to be one of the new class of the Elite. His moniker Lust is fitting but his task as an Elite pledge is not one he’s willing to complete. Lust wants nothing more than to be with the sweet Chastity, an innocent in the games the Elite play. This story pulled me in from the beginning with the tease of a secret society, the wild boy antics of Rhett and his best friend God, and the hints of the secrets and lies. The heartbreaking prologue was a little long for me but sets up Rhett’s background of despair. We meet the new class of Elite college boys which are all intriguing and stand together for each other. This story has it all. A secret society that may do good but also a lot of bad and wants to rule the world, rowdy young men trying to make sense of their new world, villains deluxe, secrets and lies revealed, and a killer epilogue that’s sets up the next installment. Bring on Pride! Can’t wait. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
I’ve been so intrigued by The Elite Seven Series ever since I found out that it’s happening!
When all of your unicorn authors are joining together for one of the most anticipated series… YOU GET TO IT QUICK!
Lust by Ker Dukey is an amazing, captivating, and lust filled read!
*****
After tragedy strikes and memories come to haunt you… What do you do?
Rhett Masters and his best friend, God, lives a lavish life filled with booze, money, drugs, and women. Nothing less to numb the pain.
The Elite becomes Rhett’s center focus. Do anything to get into this secret society.
But how far is he willing to go to get everything that he wants?
*****
Rhett, oh Rhett! While he is an interesting, sexy, unique character in whom I fell in love with… I couldn’t help but feel for my current book boyfriend! I loved him, I wanted to slap some sense into him, and I was hurting for him! My heart bled for this man and his story!
Dukey knows how to pack a punch into emotions and having you go through them.
Chastity Griffin, oh Chastity! Don’t let her looks fool you! A bookworm with a side of spit fire! I love her! She’s strong, compassionate, and sassy! She didn’t hold back and wasn’t at all afraid to speak her mind! I loved that about her!
And God… such an intriguing character! I cannot wait to read more about him!
*****
All in all, Rhett and Chastity’s chemistry was explosive beyond words! I was held captive in their love! Through Rhett’s demons, Chastity was able to provide him some peace. Her heart of gold and care saw right through the walls, the mask that Rhett had in front of him to protect himself.
And in all his brokenness, I fell in love with Rhett, Chastity, and this story even more!
*****
I cannot wait to see more of The Elite and the rest of the players’ in this series! Lust surpassed any expectation I had and laid a great foundation for the rest of the books!
With so many secrets, so much suspense, darkness, and how addictive this series already is… I’m ready for Pride by JD Hollyfield!
Five lustful and dreamy stars: