His Rule by A Zavarelli & Natasha Knight

 

His Rule, (The Rite Trilogy)

A Zavarelli & Natasha Knight

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Blurb:

I live in a world where secrecy reigns. A Society rooted in power, wealth, and long-held dynasties. Where men are Kings, and women are pawns. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of escaping the shackles of my expectations. But it can only ever be a dream. I made a fatal mistake, and those shackles became a cage. Now I’m trapped in a war with a man who controls my every move. He’s my brother’s best friend. My enemy, my tormentor, and my solace. His words have the power to wound me. His touch just might break me. But this is his kingdom, and as long as I’m here I only have one choice. I’ll play by his rules. Note from the authors: The Rite Trilogy is set in the world of The Society. It is the story of Mercedes De La Rosa and Judge Montgomery. The trilogy can be read on its own. If you’re new to The Society and would like to read the first series of books in the world, you can start with Requiem of the Soul.

Trilogy Order

His Rule

Her Rebellion 5/24

Their Reign  6/21

His Rule is the first book in The Rite Trilogy and it is based in the IVI world. We first met Mercedes and Judge in The Society Trilogy. You don't have to read The Society Trilogy to know what's going on in The Rite Trilogy but I highly suggest you read it anyway. It's fucking fabulous. So like I said, we met Mercedes and Judge in TST and I was soooo excited to read their story. Mercedes is the type of character that you aren't really sure how you are going to feel about her. She comes off as this spoiled, self entitled princess. Deep down our girl has some issues though and that princess persona is her shield. Judge is the badass IVI sovereign son who doles out punishment as needed. This is because he has always been able to control his emotions and be fair and impartial. His weakness though, Mercedes Del A Rosa. Now Judge comes with his own dark secrets. These two are like a giant secret onion that we are going to have to peel the layers back a little at a time to be able to handle it all. 

So long story short, Mercedes did a bad bad thing for a really good reason but it's landed her in some trouble. Now she's stuck with Judge who is trying to tamp down her spirit and she is fighting him tooth and nail. But she's learning that she might just like the strong hand approach he takes with her. Judge has struggled with his demons all his life and with Mercedes he can't seem to keep control. Both of their stubborn behaviors and their distrust of each other leads them to continuously be at each others throats. You know that thin line between love and hate? These two tiptoe on that line on the daily. However, Judge isn't the only threat that Mercedes has to face in her captivity. 

Now you know with these two authors you are going to get some dark moments. You are going to get some steamy moments. And you are going to be left on a cliffhanger of all cliffhangers. Oh my word. My heart almost couldn't take it. I am so glad that Her Rebellion is only a month away b/c I'm not sure I would be able to wait any longer. Hold on to your hats and keep some dry panties on standby, this is one intense ride.