His Family. His rules.Some people have loving homes.Mine only has laws.And she will learn to obey … her submit.
Under His Rule is an exciting new Dark Romance & Psychological Suspense novel by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild.
WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. more
Loved this read! Dark reads have always been my favorite. But holy this one drew me right in at the beginning of the book, and all I want is more now.
This one is going to blow your mind!!! I found myself consumed and captivated by this book. Noah and Natalie’s story had my emotions in a whirl and my nerves stretched to the breaking point. I felt that this story line was very fresh and original. I thoroughly enjoyed the blend of darkness, intensity, suspense, drama, surprising twists, danger and raw emotions that flowed across each of the pages. I’d say try to prepare yourself for the cliffhanger but trust me, that ain’t possible. I need book two ASAP!!
I have read a lot of other books by Ms. Wild. I always enjoy them. This one was no different.
I was absolutely consumed by this book! I couldn’t put it down! When I wasn’t reading I was thinking about the next time I could pick it up.
Natalie can’t remember much from her younger years. She was in the orphanage growing up.
One night Natalie wanders into a club area where she doesn’t belong. Noah sees the beautiful young woman and he knows he’s found the one he’s been looking for. Noah captures her and takes her to their compound, The Holy Land. Noah plans on making her his. Natalie doesn’t realize that through Noah is where she will find her answers and her new home, The Holy Land, is where she will find her answers, she’ll only find herself Under His Rule!!!
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book from the Author. I am freely leaving an honest review.
This is Book 1.
This is the story of Noah & Natalie. Noah is a Patriarch. Natalie is the girl Noah helped escaped his commune as a child, so she wouldn’t be mistreated. She goes to meeting of his commune who trying to get more people to follow them. She doesn’t remember her past, though. She sees a symbol on his hand, and she owns a scarf with the same symbol on it. Their eyes meet and he knows it’s that girl who he has been searching for as an adult. It’s a rough ride for Natalie after she is taken back by Noah. He is a Patriarch and helps rule the commune. He has a plan that he’s been working on most of his life. He has not revealed this to Natalie yet. There is a cliffhanger at the end of this story. Can’t wait to read the next part.
This was an amazing story! I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author so I had very high expectations when I started this one and I was not disappointed. This book consumed me from the very start. I found it almost impossible to put down.
In Under His Rule Clarissa Wild has, indeed, created a sinister world that will make you shiver with its debauchery and deviance. I started the book several times and put it down thinking that I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to read something this dark. It is not for everyone but it will definitely hold you in its thrall.
Natalie is kidnapped by Noah and thrust unto the world of the Family. A religious cult with an almost feudal system of servitude where woman are chattel, property, possessions. An idolized hierarchy of few men whose perversions are couched in ritual and ceremonies. The followers are lead like sheep with brainwashing indoctrination. They abide a strict code of conduct and laws that demand obedience and compliance. Those who fail are dealt with swiftly and brutally.
Noah is willing to defy tradition in order to claim Natalie. But, there is more here than meets the eye. Natalie is Noah’s obsession but he’s playing a long game and Natalie’s fate is tied to his.
What an Exciting Story!! Natalie works at a shelter, with no memory of where she came from until one photo starts to awaken her memory. Who is she really? When she decides to find out, she ends up in a very dangerous place. Noah is a patriarch of “the family”. They are very private and some would call them a religious cult. When he sees Natalie again at a gathering he knows her return is going to change…everything. What will happen when she is taken? “The truth comes at a hefty price, Natalie. But I think you already know that.” This is an enticing, dark romantic psychological suspense with a twist. I can’t say too much but I really enjoyed the unfolding of this dark story. This unique story has you on the edge of your seat to see what happens next and yes it ends on one huge cliffhanger. Told in dual POV
Clarissa Wild is a fairly new author to me, I haven’t read many of her books yet. But after reading Under His Rule, I can certainly say that I look forward to reading more of her work. This story is dark and entertaining. It kind of reminded me of M. Night Shyamalan’s movie The Village. It isn’t a romantic story where the girl falls head over heals right away. It is a twisted “religious” cult that grooms people into behaving a certain way. There are lots of twist and at times you will want to throw your book and at other times you will be holding your breath. Very entertaining.
What was lost is now found
—>>> Spotted in the crowd at a Family congregation, Natalie is kidnapped from the outside world and then drawn into the depths of a rigid religious sect which sets the clock back in time with technology and social norms. Natalie is does not understand the significance of being signaled out by the Patriarch Noah, but she will. Noah is determined to keep her, now that he has found her.
This first installment of the duet is intense will draw you in. Looking forward to what awaits Noah and Natalie in the second book!
Dark and twisted but interesting journey to find her past
Under His Rule is the first book in the His Duet by Clarissa Wild. There is also a prequel, Before His Choice, which is good to read before this one as it gives a slice of the history of the characters when they were children. This finds them both Natalie and Noah as adults but in very different situations now. This story is definitely not going to be for everyone and some things really bothered me as I was reading. The “family”, really a religious cult that reminded me of The Handmaids Tale and the various twisted FLDS cult like communities led by twisted old men who use young girls for their perverse sexual gratification.
But their are also some good things about the story. Natalie is strong even in the situation she finds herself in. Noah is willing to defy tradition and the rules to ensure that she is his. Natalie is trying to find out about her past and roots as she was placed in an orphanage without knowing anything. She thinks that she has found a place that holds the answers. But what she finds instead is a twisted religious cult where she will have to submit fully and be Under His Rule.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
A couple of things. 1. This was not the book I thought it was going to be. 2. The cover doesn’t match the subject matter. 3. Not enough sexytimez. 4. You figure out what’s going on so much earlier than the actual reveal that it’s anti-climactic. 5. Serious cliffhanger and Book 2 Costs money. It’s a good story, but I was disappointed. Not recommended.
This is a very dark cult book if you’re going to have trigger I wouldn’t read this book. This book I stopped reading because I was so Confused on what I was reading until I realize that I was reading a cult book that was very very dark the story will take you on a journey of eggs amazing darkness that will have you actually stopping to think if it’s something we want to continue I am did up finishing the story because I just keep getting drawn to it and have found that it is very exciting and very very dark and very very good cannot wait for the next story to come out as I need to know what happens in this book as it is very mysterious and exciting.confused on what I was reading until I realized that I was reading a cult book that was very very dark the story will take you on a journey of eggs amazing darkness that will have you actually stopping to think if it’s something we want to continue I am did up finishing the story because I just kept getting drawn to it and I found that it is very exciting and very very dark and very very good cannot wait for the next story to come out as I need to know what happens in this book as it is very mysterious and exciting
Wow, this is a great book, Nathalie is curious about a sign on a scarf and tries to find out about it. That gets her in to trouble. This book is serious suspenseful and dark. It is a 2 book story I normally I don’t like these but I am curious enough to want to read the second book. I recommend this book
This is a wonderfully written story that features two strong characters with different agendas. There are lots of twists and turns in this story that is filled with drama and has some possible triggers for some readers. It’s a dark story that had me on the edge of my seat at times. I’m looking forward to part two.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this book it has great characters that are well developed and engaging and have enough chemistry to keep entertained. The flow of the storyline is great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Natalie was found alone and scared by Noah. She’s been taken by his men to his place. Noah has her exactly where he wants and she’s his to do as he pleases. A thrilling psychological read with romance.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am leaving a review.
Wow, I’m never disappointed with anything that Clarissa writes. If you like a dark and twisted story then Noah and Natalie’s story is one you don’t want to miss. I was hooked from the start, up until the end where I wanted more. A must read.
5+ fabulous stars! Under His Rule is possibly my all time favorite read from Clarissa Wild! I have always loved to read this author but this book captured me from the beginning and did not let go!! The characters and storyline are so well written and oh how the ending left me begging for more!
Natalie and Noah’s story is on the dark side and the situation of living in a cult type life is twisted in more ways than one. But this made their story perfect!
No spoilers here, but this book does end in one heck of a cliffhanger and it has left me impatiently wanting to get my hands and the next book!
Heart pounding, suspenseful read – simply great!
After the prequel I knew I had to read this one. There was no chance no to. And I’m so thrilled and I’m left wondering how it will all unravel. I can’t wait for the next part. Especially that I could read a little teaser for the next part of the story.
The writing is fantastic, plot kept me on my toes and I ended up reading long into the night. Now I need more, I need to know what’s next… There’re still so many unanswered questions.
Under His Rule By Clarissa Wild
Woah what a heart pounding, delicious, dangerous, dark, dirty,raw, twisted read. Natalie is seeking answers after she sees a picture of a man with a tattoo of the same emblem as the scarf that she owns. The only personal thing she has from the orphanage she grew up in. He (Noah) is with a group called “The Family” a religious cult that is in town looking for recruits. Needing answers as to where she got the scarf and what the symbol means she heads to the meeting looking for the man with the tattoo. Unfortunately she gets more than she bargained for when she is taken by force to their compound ,The Holy Land. Noah is one of the leaders and has set his site on her. The men have all the power and the women must submit to whatever they say. Once you are in the community there is no way out. She is placed in a concrete cell and left in the dark to start her initiation into the society. She is feisty, strong willed, and determined to find an escape.
Noah and Natalie story is complicated, intense, emotional, captivating and passionate. Will they survive the trials and tribulations that lie ahead or will it lead to their demise.
Oh and what a doozie of a cliffhanger we are left to stew with until the next book Beyond His Control.
Five heart pounding, nail biting emotional