4 stars

I hadread the first two books of this series years ago and somehow this book got lost on my TBR when I was waiting for it to be released. I should have done a reread because I forgot a lot about the characters in the story. However, even forgetting parts of the other books, I was still beguiled by this story. It was dark but also entertaining. I found myself wanting to know more which lends credibility to this author and their writing. ( )

There is a time when all good things must come to an end and maybe scare the shit out of you at the same time.

Faithless' time is now.

Now, if you've read my reviews for Red Order Book 1 & 2, this is not my normal. E.S. Carter's use of language and gothic imaginary is something I couldn't resist. The story of the Hunter brothers is not for the faint of heart. And maybe how they problem solve isn't in the best interest of the other characters. Yet, the story is engaging and action packed - you are determined to see how it finishes.

I was anxious for Luke's story. Of the three, he was charming and yet had that underlying sharp edge of darkness that you knew he was the most deprived of them all. Did not disappoint. James, secondary character of book 2, becomes the soul focus of Luke's attention in the book. The reader learns more the driving force for James' needs to save the forgotten. And along comes Lily.

Enough said.

Now, I'm not going to talk readers into reading this dark romance series. Its graphic in its darkness. Unapologetic in the scenes that unfold. But, it is the brilliance of the storytelling that I find myself compelled to break out of my normal cup of tea. I finished the story and felt stressed, horrified and yet complete. If you are a fan of books 1 & 2, this finale is not to be missed. Ms. Carter ramps up the action and the heat to give us more - suspense, action and all we loved in these stories.

“You say I’ve ruined you James—” he steps away from me and my used body sags against the door in front of me. “—but one taste of you has damned me.” ( )