A review by kidisitor
Ruthless King by Maya Hughes

5.0

Best one so far! This one is a second chance romance. Each book in the Kings of Rittenhouse series can be read as a stand alone (each features a different couple,) but for this particular book, I think you really should read the previous books, as there is a build up into this couple's backstory. You won't need to read them to follow, but it does make this book better. There is so much hatred and anger, but also so much love. She's made sacrifices no young women should have to make and unfortunately it is at the expense of her relationship. He's a generous friend, to a fault, and part of that is the reason she finds herself in the situation she is in. (Not that it's his fault.) And the reason he has so much hatred in his heart for her. All the characters in the series are fun and unique, and well developed. There are some highly intense emotional scenes throughout. (Both on the positive and negative ends.) It's heartbreaking moments really hit you. There are a couple surprises. We also get a sneak peek at the next book's couple. ;) It's a well crafted/told story. Reads easily and smoothly. It has flashbacks to the past. Alternates between POVs. There is sexual content and thus this is suitable for mature readers.