Merciless King: Lawless Kings #5

Sherilee Gray

Apr 2019 · Lawless Kings Book 5 · Sherilee Gray

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 Two years ago Van King killed a man and saved my life.

I’ve thought about the handsome private investigator every day since, fantasized about what would happen when I finally saw him again. And when I do, it’s far from the reunion of my dreams.

A copycat serial killer wants to finish what I barely survived. Van rushes to my side once more, and shows me the man he truly is: protective, possessive, merciless, especially when it comes to me and my safety. He thinks I’m afraid of him. But I’ve loved Van from the moment his dark, enigmatic gaze met mine.

This time, I won’t allow my fear or debilitating shyness to rule me. I sure as hell won’t hide from the heat that explodes between us while I’m under his protection. No, I’ll welcome it and beg for more.

Merciless King is the fifth book in the Lawless Kings series, but each of these sexy, gritty contemporary romances can be enjoyed as a standalone. 

Other books in the series:

Book 1: Shattered King

Book 2: Broken Rebel

Book 3: Beautiful Killer

Book 4: Ruthless Protector

Book 4.5: Glorious Sinner

Book 5: Merciless King

Praise for the Lawless Kings series:

“Shattered King is a sexy, beautiful second chance love story... a truly enjoyable read.” - Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author

"Raw, gritty, and full of supercharged sexual tension...SHATTERED KING will break you into pieces right before it stitches you back together again." -Diana Gardin, author of SWORN TO PROTECT, Rescue OP's Series

"An exquisitely crafted tale that packs a powerful emotional punch...simply put this story was freaking amazing." - Reds Romance Reviews on Beautiful Killer

"This book had me from the first page to the final page. I could not stop reading. I’m not sure what Sherilee Gray has planned next but you can rest assured that I will be waiting for whatever it might be." - Carol's Reviews on Ruthless Protector

Keywords: alpha hero, alpha, bad boy hero, bad boy protective hero, protective hero, strong heroine, series romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, mystery romance, anti-hero, lawless kings, sexy romance, security team, band of brothers, private detective, serial killer

Ratings and reviews

MERCILESS KING is the fifth and final instalment in Sherilee Gray’s contemporary, adult LAWLESS KINGS erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for the King Agency doing personal protection and security, private investigation (corporate and domestic), high-risk fugitive recovery, missing persons and kidnapping investigations. This is eldest King brother and security specialist Van King, and florist London Rivera. Told from dual first person points of view (Van and London) MERCILESS KING follows in the aftermath of an attack that left our heroine close to death. Two years earlier, while on stake out for another case, Van King saved the life of London Rivera when a serial killer targeted our story line heroine. Fast forward to present day wherein a copycat killer has set his sights on London Rivera, a killer who has vowed to finish the job. Desperate for help when the police are unable to prove her theory, London approaches the King Agency in an effort to hire the man she never forgot. Enter Van King, the man with whom London will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between London and Van, and the potential fall-out as Van pushes London out of his life and directly into the direct line of fire. Van King has never forgotten about the woman that had called to his heart but Van doesn’t believe in happily ever afters especially for someone like himself. London Rivera struggles with what was and what may never be but threats against our story line heroine find London facing the fight of her life. The relationship between London and Van is one of immediate attraction but Van knew London needed time to heal. Having ‘stalked’ our heroine from afar, Van believes he is unworthy of London’s love when our heroine demands more than his protection and security. Tormented and torn Van knows his time with London comes with a deadline. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. We are introduced to Detective Connor Daniels, a man who takes a personal interest in London’s safety. The colorful secondary and supporting characters include the previous story line couples: Van’s brother Hunter and his wife Lulu, as well as fellow partners and security specialists Sunny and Zeke, Ruby and Neco, Willa and Jude; London’s friend and co-worker Erin. The requisite evil has many faces. MERCILESS KING is a story of family, obsession, vengeance and love. The premise is captivating and energetic; the characters are dynamic ; the romance is seductive and hot. MERCILESS KINGS is an emotional final instalment in the Lawless Kings romantic suspense series.

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