Pride

Written by J.D. Hollyfield

Narrated by Alex Kydd and Amelie Griffin

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. But who said the devil was a he?

In my world, she was out to cause havoc on all our lives. She'll use the one thing I care most about to control me-force me into her Elite world, filled with sin, deceit, and power. And under her spell, I'll lead a sinister brotherhood of seven at one of the most prestigious universities in New Orleans.

Seven tasks set forth by the devil herself, promising nothing less than the forbidden fruit of power. What they don't understand is it will all end in bloodshed and regret. They call me the alpha. The one in charge. The one with pride bigger than any task I could be given. And my pride won't let me be anywhere but at the top of the food chain until she gives me what I truly want.

My task is Meghan Benedict. She's too pure for me to touch, too good for me to ruin-and the only thing standing in my way to freedom.

Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak . . . they're for The Elite. As they say, pride comes before the fall.

I am Mason Blackwell. I am Pride.

Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Sep 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781515946540

Reviews for Pride

[mishker-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Mason and Evelyn Blackwell have been in the foster care system for years. Mason is almost out when the siblings are placed with the Griffin family. Lillian Griffin decides that Mason will be the perfect leader for her secret society since he has so much to lose if he doesn't do exactly as Lillian says. Holding Evelyn as a bargaining chip, Lillian puts Mason through hell until he agrees to lead the initiates of the Elite. Mason must delegate evil deeds to the other members to complete as well as complete his own. Mason's task is to expose the dark secret of the new Theology professor at St. Augustine University. However, once he finds out who the unlikely professor is, Mason's task becomes much more difficult. The second book in The Elite Seven series focuses on the group's leader, Mason who has been given the sin of pride. So far, books one and two have meshed together really well, keeping characterization and timeline all in sync. In Pride, the evil nature of The Elite Seven becomes apparent as Mason is a very reluctant initiate. Mason's life has not been easy, so his character is more relatable than Rhett in book one, Lust. Through Mason, we find out a lot more about LIllian's character, her motivations and how much pull she has within the Elite. Mason's story line is as much seated in revenge against Lillian as it is his relationship with his target, Meghan. Mason and Meghan's relationship was explosive, dirty, hot and incredibly sexy. These steamy scenes also happened a lot throughout the book, so this one has a high heat rating. Pride's story pushes along the plot of the Elite Seven society and leads into the next story of Wrath. This book was received for free in return for an honest review.