Lords of Pain by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue

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Synopsis

Killian, Tristian, and Rath.

These three men are a part of my past–one that I’d rather never look in the eye again. In high school, they knew my secrets and I knew theirs. They had power and I had nothing. The night everything fell apart, my stepbrother allowed his two best friends to take their rage out on me while he watched. While they laughed.

But what happened that night wasn’t my biggest secret. So I ran, planning on never coming back.

Three years later I’m standing on their doorstep like a stray. They’re more powerful than ever now, having risen to the rank of Lords at Forsyth University. But I’m still on the run and there’s another monster chasing me down.

What could bring me back into their lives, their homes, and ultimately, their beds?

Fear.
Shame.
Desperation.

Killian, Rath, and Tristian aren’t the only ones who want me. There’s someone far more dangerous out there who’s been stalking me since I left town the first time. Someone who makes the evil I know feel less dangerous than the evil I don’t.

But being their Lady is more than just fancy clothes and reputation.

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I might be under their protection, but I’m also at their mercy.

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Review

Lords of Pain is the type of bully Reverse Harem I love.  Evil assholes and a sweet girl in a test of wills. 

This is a dark one, so be aware of that before you dive in.  There is some dub-con borderline non-con in this one.   What I liked about this book is that there was a reason for everything.  Even the whole virgin thing, a trope I am not super into, made sense for the story.  Even Story getting herself into the Lady’s position made sense, as she was choosing between the lesser of two evils.  

Just like Story, you pretty much hate the guys at first, but they grow on you.  Especially Tristan and Rath.  Of course, because we have their POV, we know that Story does not, both good and bad.  As you know, if you read my reviews often, in books like these, I think it’s essential to have the guys’ perspective.  If not for their perspectives, I don’t know if you would like the guys at all in this book especially.   

There’s just a little bit of mystery in this book, which makes a good story even more interesting. Unfortunately, it isn’t at the forefront of book one, but I suspect it will be more important as the story continues.  I can’t wait to read the next book!

Purchase Links

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Available on Kindle Unlimited

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