Lust (Elite Seven, #1)

by Ker Dukey

• ISBN10: 1794529128
• ISBN13: 9781794529120
• Publish Date: 7 February 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Independently Published
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 228
• Language: English

Reviews

[Romance Schmomance]

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3.5 STARS

Wow, what a start to this series! I am completely hooked and eager to get the next book in my hands. I couldn't quite connect with the hero and heroine and their relationship as well, but I thoroughly enjoyed Lust. There were little things here and ther that I was hoping would go on a deeper level. I'm still soooo intrigued with the Elite Seven and EXACTLY what they're all about.

Fresh out of high school and just ready to move forward with his life especially with the huge loss he just went through. More than anything, he's looking for a fresh start and hopes to be a part of the Elite Seven, an exclusive group that I'm pretty sure he has no idea what it all entails. There are secrets and betrayal, and it won't be long until the truth is all out there in the open.

Rhett isn't exactly the definition of an outstanding citizen, but the way he acts is very much what I expected from essentially a teenager. But don't let that you confuse you, this book is not a YA. It's definitely a New Adult/college romance.

The prologue really sucked me in on the emotional scale, it really rips your heart. Rhett is still very much grieving and is dealing with it by giving into vices that's bound to put him on a path of destruction.

I really liked that Chastity is a sweet and innocent person, but when it comes to the moments when it's just them, we get to see a very sensual side of her. She was definitely the right person to bring Rhett out of the dark.

I'm a bit bummed out that their relationship didn't take more of a forefront because I really would have loved to see more of them, together, in the book.

Lust really sets the foundation for the Elite Seven and I'm beyond ready for Pride. I'm hoping that we'll see more of Chastity and Rhett in this series, maybe see a bit more of their relationship. This was my first read by Ker Dukey and it definitely won't be my last.

[Eve1972]

This was an interesting start to THE ELITE SEVEN series. I'm not a fan of uber whores (paired with almost virginal heroines) and OW stuff in my books anymore. I think it has been done to DEATH at this point, so I can't say I overly enjoyed most of this one. However, I figured going into this series that none of the books would be free of that type of thing, so I can't complain too much. The writing was excellent. It is a relatively short book, so it moves along at a good pace. The plot was interesting in regards to the "secret club" aspect. I never warmed up to Rhett as a hero, or him and Chasity as a couple (although their banter was fun at times). There was just too much OW stuff thrown in for me to feel a connection and his cocky attitude didn't help either. I also feel like their relationship took a HUGE backseat to set up the series. I liked Chasity though. From the little we get of her she was a great heroine. The sex scenes (when we finally get to them) were suitably hot.



So yea, as a setup book for the series this worked exceptionally well. However, it completely missed the mark in the relationship department. There was just too much other stuff going on for me to feel like this couple had any real connection at all. Still, I am intrigued enough about the other six guys to continue with the series.