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American Gods #0.5
Filthy Gods
Prelude in the American Gods series. Young. Wealthy. Elite. Attractive. The gentlemen’s secret society at Yale was filled with them. And Nathaniel Radcliffe, the bane of my existence, was one of them. As the right hand of the American Gods, he was conceited and arrogant. A dangerously handsome man in a tailored custom suit and shiny black oxford loafers. The classroom was our battlefield. We made a sport out of arguing and debating, ready to do anything in order to win over the other. Deadly opponents, deadlier minds. I'd sworn I'd never give him the upper hand, until... The secret I’ve been hiding for the last three years? He just discovered it… and now he has all the power. *35k Novella*
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13 books3,011 followersR. Scarlett lives in a small quaint town in Southern Ontario, Canada and has an unhealthy obsession with mythology and romance.
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May 26, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2! Filthy Gods, book 0.5 of 3. Juliette is blackmailed into a secret affair, by fellow law students, that soon spirals out of control jeopardizing her future!
“He was a mere man, I knew that, but he and his friends were treated like gods. It didn’t help they looked like it, too. Intimidating, perfect and deadly.”
Books in American Gods series are stand-alones:
Book 0.5: Filthy Gods - Nathaniel’s
Book 1: Rich Boys Don't Have Hearts - Gabe’s
Book 2: Good Guys Don't Wear Leather - James’
Book 3: Ruthless Men Don't Seek Pleasure - Arsen’s
“Exposed wasn’t the right word for how I felt.
Naked.
Vulnerable.
To my enemy.”
Filthy Gods (book 0.5) opens up to hotel maid and Yale law student Juliette Monroe discovering that her cover story of spending the summer in the South of France has just been busted but her arch nemesis, fellow Yale law student and heir Nathaniel Radcliffe.
To keep her secret Nathaniel stipulates they have a secret summer affair of fucking each other to oblivion. And so they do. Intense, combative, contemptuous and at times tender sex, until things get complicated by feelings, secrets, confessions, jealousy and villains.
Told mostly from Juliette’s POV, allowing Nathaniel to remain an enigma is the perfect opening to the American Gods series following four beyond privileged heirs. Nathaniel was the flawless mixture of hot-cold contradiction; a serene, tumultuous storm, unshakable gentleman, a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a boy who fucked like… a God!
“He pounded, deep and slow, not worried if someone would walk in on us, and I both despised and loved that fact about him.”
***
Hero: ★★★★1/2
Heroine: ★★★★
Plot: ★★★★1/2
Storytelling: ★★★★★
Sexual tension: ★★★★1/2
Sex scenes: ★★★★1/2
Story ending: ★★★★★
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OVERALL RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Angst: | LOW FOCUS |
Darkness: | LOW FOCUS |
Humor: | LOW FOCUS |
Kink: | MEDIUM FOCUS |
Romance: | HIGH FOCUS |
Sex frequency: | HIGH FOCUS |
Suspense: | MEDIUM FOCUS |
Thanks Liz for our ARC(F)BR!
ARC provided to me by author R. Scarlett in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2018
“I examined the risks and you’re worth the fall.”
I swallowed this whole.
___________
American Gods
Ms. Scarlett is perhaps one of the cleverest authors with the publication of this prequel. She has safely guarded a fanbase for three characters, who we met very briefly but most likely have already fallen in love with. This novella is brilliant in its purpose.
There are many authors out there that set prequels in order to build the hype around the rest of the series. So that there is a readership before the read. I find, more times than not - that can go severely bad for me. There are times when I completely lose interest in the prequel and then once the first of the series is published, I'm not anticipating it at all. Because I have already met the character that it's about and don't connect.
So, she gives us Nathaniel and Juliette.
Let's break down the level of brilliance.
i) Same world = in which we meet the other three characters. Gabe, James and Arsen.
ii) Different Story = in which we fall in love with Nathaniel and Juliette, so either way we are reading the series to see them again.
❮ cue the damn applause ❯
The Romance
This was a brilliant read and the romance was scorching hot. After seeing the whole goodreads buddy read this and end up giving it 5 stars, I refused to go with missing out.
So granted, there is only so much legroom for an author to work with when it comes to novellas and short stories. You have to gain your readers attention, build the world, achieve characterization and make two people fall in love all in a short page span.
This was honestly so close to perfect.
I felt that the characters were a bit two dimensional at times, and some of the lines were slightly cringey. I love me some dirty talk though, and damn did Nathaniel Radcliffe deliver.
The whole premise of the secret society of the elite and wealthy reminded me a lot of "The Riot Club". The premise of wealth, power, and fame is a trope that has been done before but she brings a whole new freshness to it. Where we don't get assholes and cocky bastards. But kind and loyal ones??? (See? Brilliant)
Another thing that got on my nerves a tad was the commands that Nathaniel kept giving to Juliette. The whole "sit", "open", "close" etc. did not do it for me. At first it was a bit infuriating because no woman should be spoken to like a dog. (this is not a pet play erotica, please don't mistake it for one). However, later on it just got funny. I get the premise of two controlling people on the streets and one controlling person on the sheets. But that was just a tidbit that rubbed me the wrong way.
That does not go to say that it took away from the romance at all! I loved witnessing Nathaniel and Juliette fall in love together and honestly cannot wait for the first of the series to release!! Arsen is my new fucking favourite and just my luck that he's book three.
Thankfully, all of them are set to be published this year apparently so !!!!!!!
I swallowed this whole.
___________
American Gods
Ms. Scarlett is perhaps one of the cleverest authors with the publication of this prequel. She has safely guarded a fanbase for three characters, who we met very briefly but most likely have already fallen in love with. This novella is brilliant in its purpose.
There are many authors out there that set prequels in order to build the hype around the rest of the series. So that there is a readership before the read. I find, more times than not - that can go severely bad for me. There are times when I completely lose interest in the prequel and then once the first of the series is published, I'm not anticipating it at all. Because I have already met the character that it's about and don't connect.
So, she gives us Nathaniel and Juliette.
Let's break down the level of brilliance.
i) Same world = in which we meet the other three characters. Gabe, James and Arsen.
ii) Different Story = in which we fall in love with Nathaniel and Juliette, so either way we are reading the series to see them again.
❮ cue the damn applause ❯
The Romance
“His ocean eyes, dark and hard—held the universe in them. A universe he was offering to me.”
This was a brilliant read and the romance was scorching hot. After seeing the whole goodreads buddy read this and end up giving it 5 stars, I refused to go with missing out.
So granted, there is only so much legroom for an author to work with when it comes to novellas and short stories. You have to gain your readers attention, build the world, achieve characterization and make two people fall in love all in a short page span.
This was honestly so close to perfect.
I felt that the characters were a bit two dimensional at times, and some of the lines were slightly cringey. I love me some dirty talk though, and damn did Nathaniel Radcliffe deliver.
The whole premise of the secret society of the elite and wealthy reminded me a lot of "The Riot Club". The premise of wealth, power, and fame is a trope that has been done before but she brings a whole new freshness to it. Where we don't get assholes and cocky bastards. But kind and loyal ones??? (See? Brilliant)
Another thing that got on my nerves a tad was the commands that Nathaniel kept giving to Juliette. The whole "sit", "open", "close" etc. did not do it for me. At first it was a bit infuriating because no woman should be spoken to like a dog. (this is not a pet play erotica, please don't mistake it for one). However, later on it just got funny. I get the premise of two controlling people on the streets and one controlling person on the sheets. But that was just a tidbit that rubbed me the wrong way.
That does not go to say that it took away from the romance at all! I loved witnessing Nathaniel and Juliette fall in love together and honestly cannot wait for the first of the series to release!! Arsen is my new fucking favourite and just my luck that he's book three.
Thankfully, all of them are set to be published this year apparently so !!!!!!!
“He stared at me like I was precious, like I was the stars he had searched for and I couldn’t breathe”
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May 10, 2018
Filthy Gods is the prequel to the brand new series, American Gods, by R. Scarlett. Wow, what a start into this new series. R. Scarlett has proven that she can make the transition from paranormal romance to contemporary seamlessly. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this new series and am now most definitely hooked. I can safely say that I will follow this author anywhere!
Juliette Monroe is not the typical Yale Law Student. She is not rich, nor even well off. Being raised in the foster care system, she is there on scholarship. But she keeps this fact hidden. She has to work to be able to stay in school so during the year she works at the school library The summer between her junior and senior year, though, she has gotten a job working at the prestigious Hawthorne Country Club.
Juliette was sure that she would be safe working at the country club this summer. She researched it. But then she saw HIM. The bane of her existence. Her fiercest competitor for the top group of students and the man that seems to take great pleasure in making her life miserable.
“His golden words. His mind had aroused mine even before his body had.”
Nathaniel Radcliffe was one of the most powerful men at Yale, one of the American Gods. These young men were rich and pampered, never wanting for anything. Together they were feared. For three years he had watched Juliette, wanted her, fought with her, debated her in class. She was a distraction, never far from his thoughts. And here she was at the country club for an entire summer. He saw the opportunity and he was going to take it. He would make her a deal, a way to rid themselves of this distraction once and for all. For the summer, she would be his.
“A deal with the enemy.”
Nathaniel and Juliette enter into a summer only fling. Saying that it was hot would be a gross understatement. These two were explosive together. Juliette has to keep reminding herself that there are no feelings here, that this is a summer thing. As the summer progresses, though, this becomes harder and harder to remember.
“He never let others control him. He never let others dictate his time or presence He was steel and iron. Forged and unbreakable. I felt like delicate glass in his powerful hands.”
So, WOW, as I already said. I think that even more than I loved Nathaniel and Juliette together, I loved the premise of the American Gods. These young men who together, wield so much power. There is so much to be learned about his three friends and I can’t wait to find out, to get to know their stories. Rebecca, you have definitely gotten me, hook, line and sinker. I can’t wait for more and I need it now!!!
“Semper fidelis.
Always faithful. Always loyal.”
Juliette Monroe is not the typical Yale Law Student. She is not rich, nor even well off. Being raised in the foster care system, she is there on scholarship. But she keeps this fact hidden. She has to work to be able to stay in school so during the year she works at the school library The summer between her junior and senior year, though, she has gotten a job working at the prestigious Hawthorne Country Club.
Juliette was sure that she would be safe working at the country club this summer. She researched it. But then she saw HIM. The bane of her existence. Her fiercest competitor for the top group of students and the man that seems to take great pleasure in making her life miserable.
“His golden words. His mind had aroused mine even before his body had.”
Nathaniel Radcliffe was one of the most powerful men at Yale, one of the American Gods. These young men were rich and pampered, never wanting for anything. Together they were feared. For three years he had watched Juliette, wanted her, fought with her, debated her in class. She was a distraction, never far from his thoughts. And here she was at the country club for an entire summer. He saw the opportunity and he was going to take it. He would make her a deal, a way to rid themselves of this distraction once and for all. For the summer, she would be his.
“A deal with the enemy.”
Nathaniel and Juliette enter into a summer only fling. Saying that it was hot would be a gross understatement. These two were explosive together. Juliette has to keep reminding herself that there are no feelings here, that this is a summer thing. As the summer progresses, though, this becomes harder and harder to remember.
“He never let others control him. He never let others dictate his time or presence He was steel and iron. Forged and unbreakable. I felt like delicate glass in his powerful hands.”
So, WOW, as I already said. I think that even more than I loved Nathaniel and Juliette together, I loved the premise of the American Gods. These young men who together, wield so much power. There is so much to be learned about his three friends and I can’t wait to find out, to get to know their stories. Rebecca, you have definitely gotten me, hook, line and sinker. I can’t wait for more and I need it now!!!
“Semper fidelis.
Always faithful. Always loyal.”
May 26, 2018
Facile plot line, and one-dimensional characters. The usual anodyne of uber wealthy, blindingly beautiful college guy, who somehow knows how to f*ck like a porn star. Gosh, I’ve never scoffed or eye-rolled as much as I did while reading this book.
May 13, 2018
ARC provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
“The only thing I was afraid of was my own mortality in front of him. Gods fell in love with mortals and demolished them piece-by-piece.”
Filthy Gods has the atmosphere and feeling of The Secret History, but the romance and the sexiness of nothing else I’ve read before. Best new adult romance I’ve read all year. And my heart breaks that it’s only a novella, because I need so much more.
This is a story about a girl named Juliette, who has had to work so very hard at everything she has achieved in life. But despite not having anyone in her life besides herself, she has managed to attend Yale. And not only just attend Yale, but is one of the best pre-law students in all of her classes. Yet, there is one boy named Nathaniel, who she is rivals with, and who was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Juliette and Nathaniel are constantly trying to one up each other, but when Juliette starts working at a country club that Nathaniel’s mother owns, the power dynamic feels very imbalanced. Especially when neither of them can stop thinking about each other, and especially because they are both going to be at the country club all summer.
“For three years, I’ve competed against Nathaniel Radcliffe. Always trying to be better, smarter, faster—anything more than him. And in a matter of seconds, all that had crumpled to soot around my sore knees.”
Together they decide that the only way that either of them is going to be able to function this summer is for them to finally get whatever it is out of their systems. And the romance in this is off the scale. Like, I truly believe these two fictional characters are soulmates! Between their banter, to them challenging each other, to their in-depth discussions about everything, to their phenomenal sex scenes, these two were a joy to read about. And you all know that enemies/rivals to lovers, will always be my favorite trope of all time.
“I wanted to pretend that my heart beating inside of me was from my hatred of him and him alone, but I knew as he kissed me, my heart had already begun to betray my mind.”
And let me clearly state that I completely understand that there is a huge power imbalance between these two main characters, but R. Scarlett does a wonderful job making sure and reassuring that everything is consensual and wanted. But there are a few trigger and content warnings for attempted rape, sexual assault, talk of death of a parent, death of a friend, physical abuse, abandonment, and talk of past child abuse. But all of these things are always challenged, and none are glorified or anything like that.
But this is a starting pre-novella to what will eventually be a three book series starring each of the four elite, rich, sexy, god-like men of Yale:
➽ Nathaniel - Star of this novella. Super intelligent, super rich, and super powerful.
➽ Arsen - Russian, with family that has all the connections.
➽ James - Addicted to adrenaline and seems like he is going to be the ultimate “bad boy” type character.
➽ Gabe - The most powerful and beloved of the four. Will probably be president of the United States one day.
“There was something untouchable, something holy and unholy about the boys. Sacred and sinful all at once. Bastards of Grace. Fame, wealth and power poured out of them. They were the things of legends and myths.”
Overall, I loved this completely and wholeheartedly. This was sexy, and romantic. This was so beautifully written and expertly crafted. This was nothing short of a treat to read. I cannot wait to see what R. Scarlett does next with this world. But if you guys are looking for the perfect little romance story, I can’t recommend this enough! Do yourselves a favor and don’t miss out on this. And Rich Boys Don't Have Hearts is now one of my most anticipated releases, and I can’t wait to read Gabe’s story.
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May 24, 2018
R. Scarlett has been on my radar for quite some time now. Somehow, I still never got around to picking up one of her books, but I'm so glad I finally did!! Filthy God's blurb called to me. Secret societies, danger, and a couple that engages in regular verbal sparring matches? It's like the author wrote this book for me!
What I wondered about this book more than anything was if it would live up to the hype. I've been disappointed in the past due to the overinflated buzz surrounding a book, but thankfully, that wasn't the case here. It's easy for me to see why everyone seems to love this book!
The content was excellent quality for a novella. While the story is short and fast paced, it still managed to keep me invested in the characters and felt like a complete story. It intrigued me the whole way through whether it was because of the main couple or the secondary characters. Usually, the conclusion of most books of similiar length leave me wanting more, but the end of this one was satisfying.
Filthy Gods is a new adult romance with a cocky hero, a strong willed heroine, and an abundance of heat. Nathanial Radcliffe and Juliette Monroe are intelligent, ambitious, and competitive. Their intensity in the academic arena translates in the bedroom where they're even more passionate about each other than their future careers. That's saying a lot when it comes to these two.
Overall, Rebecca Scarlett impressed me with her beautiful writing and captivating storytelling. She set the stage for the upcoming books in the series perfectly, and I'm literally craving more of the "American Gods." Fans of new adult romance shouldn't hesitate to pick up this one!
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
What I wondered about this book more than anything was if it would live up to the hype. I've been disappointed in the past due to the overinflated buzz surrounding a book, but thankfully, that wasn't the case here. It's easy for me to see why everyone seems to love this book!
The content was excellent quality for a novella. While the story is short and fast paced, it still managed to keep me invested in the characters and felt like a complete story. It intrigued me the whole way through whether it was because of the main couple or the secondary characters. Usually, the conclusion of most books of similiar length leave me wanting more, but the end of this one was satisfying.
Filthy Gods is a new adult romance with a cocky hero, a strong willed heroine, and an abundance of heat. Nathanial Radcliffe and Juliette Monroe are intelligent, ambitious, and competitive. Their intensity in the academic arena translates in the bedroom where they're even more passionate about each other than their future careers. That's saying a lot when it comes to these two.
Overall, Rebecca Scarlett impressed me with her beautiful writing and captivating storytelling. She set the stage for the upcoming books in the series perfectly, and I'm literally craving more of the "American Gods." Fans of new adult romance shouldn't hesitate to pick up this one!
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
January 14, 2021
edit 1/14/20: i have such fond memories of this novella, i think i need to give it a reread soon
experto crede
but i did not, unfortunately, trust the expert this time. me sort of a sad girl. this started out SO PROMISING but kind of let me down. let me explain:
novellas are really difficult in telling a convincing start to finish romance. i'm supposed to believe in love after 168 pages? not likely, friends. but i really did want to! nathaniel was pretty fucking hot and seemed like the stuffy ralph lauren model of my dreams. juliette wasn't too bad herself. and the sex definitely wasn't lacking.
but the other stuff was. we heard a lot about how nathaniel and juliette were rivals and all about their witty banter. we hear about nathaniel's ongoing obsession with juliette. but it was a lot of tell and not a lot of show. i wanted to believe in their love. but it was hard when nathaniel kept ordering juliette around under the guise of true love when we're only told in passing, really, that they have a past that warrants his behavior.
also the plot was pretty stale. a meddling mother trying to pay the significant other off? done a billion times before. a pregnancy in the epilogue? snooze.
the writing was pretty fantastic though, i admit. there were definitely hints of excellence... and i'm excited to read the first book. maybe a full length-er is just what will soothe my irritation.
experto crede
but i did not, unfortunately, trust the expert this time. me sort of a sad girl. this started out SO PROMISING but kind of let me down. let me explain:
novellas are really difficult in telling a convincing start to finish romance. i'm supposed to believe in love after 168 pages? not likely, friends. but i really did want to! nathaniel was pretty fucking hot and seemed like the stuffy ralph lauren model of my dreams. juliette wasn't too bad herself. and the sex definitely wasn't lacking.
but the other stuff was. we heard a lot about how nathaniel and juliette were rivals and all about their witty banter. we hear about nathaniel's ongoing obsession with juliette. but it was a lot of tell and not a lot of show. i wanted to believe in their love. but it was hard when nathaniel kept ordering juliette around under the guise of true love when we're only told in passing, really, that they have a past that warrants his behavior.
also the plot was pretty stale. a meddling mother trying to pay the significant other off? done a billion times before. a pregnancy in the epilogue? snooze.
the writing was pretty fantastic though, i admit. there were definitely hints of excellence... and i'm excited to read the first book. maybe a full length-er is just what will soothe my irritation.
May 12, 2018
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KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS
Gods fell in love with mortals and demolished them piece-by-piece. I had been fighting against the electric pull between us.
‘FILTHY GODS:’ Is the prequel to R. Scarletts brand spanking new series ‘American Gods #0.5’ In this we meet our Heroine ‘Juliette Monroe’ and our Hero ‘Nathaniel Radcliffe the third’
Twenty one year old Nathaniel was truly born with a silver spoon in his mouth, the superior golden boy, friends of the elite American Gods which consisted of three men (James, Gabe and Arsen) no one messed with this group, the untouchables, power bled from them, sex appeal oozed from them. These three men along with Nathaniel ruled Yale with an iron fist, ruling over campus with their secret society.
With a body sculpted by the gods themselves, is Juliette going to be well over her head or has he met his match in every way??
Juliette: Unlike Nathaniel, Juliette didn’t come from a wealthy family, being raised within the foster care system she’d been moved from foster home to foster home, she strived to make a better life for herself. No one knew at school that she didn’t have a dime to rub together, she was there riding on a well deserved scholarship.
For three years these two have been at logger heads against each other, trying to always outdo the other, both competitive to a fault. Both were majoring in law and strived to be at the top.
Nathaniel's family owned the ‘Hawthorn Country Club’ the exact place where Juliette worked as a maid. The families of the rich and famous flocked to this very establishment. She despised him with a vengeance, his cocky, arrogant ways forever rubbed her up the wrong way.
Until he comes up with a cunning plan, just for the summer they will leave their inhibitions at the door and have a fling, to rid themselves of the distraction the other brings to then focus on their careers after the summer.
I completely fell under this authors spell when I was introduced to 'When sinners Kneel' which became one of my first favourite books this year but what blew me away even more was the transition that appeared so effortless jumping from what she would normally bring us in terms of her paranormal reads to her first time within the contemporary Romance genre, it just goes to show that she is a force to be reckoned with because this book was truly a masterpiece of a talented writer and I amongst all the others can not wait to see what else she brings us with this series..
May 8, 2018
~WRITING - PLOT - PACE~Wowza...this book was SO good. A fantastic start to a very intriguing new series that was very nearly perfect. The writing (as is always the case with this author) was excellent. It is a fairly short book that took me about an hour to read. It moved along at a good clip. The plot was super engaging, and the ending was sweet. Now, I said NEARLY perfect. Personally, I would have preferred this book be a full-length novel. I would have liked to have seen some of their school interactions, and the romance is a bit rushed with some time jumps that cover the Summer. I would have also liked to have seen more story from Nathan's POV. We really only get one chapter right at the end from his POV. Both those were just minor issues which only affected my rating slightly.
~HERO~
NATHANIEL...I quite liked Nathan. He was sexy. He was smart. He was sweet. He was cocky. He was arrogant. He was all about Juliette. He was a pretty damn near perfect book boyfriend.
~HEROINE~
JULIETTE...Juliette was also a very likable character. She was smart. She was feisty. She was strong. She worked her butt off. I love how she held her own with Nathan.
~SECONDARY CHARACTERS~
This one wasn't heavy on secondary characters, but we do get introductions to the other American Gods players. I think I am most intrigued by Arsen, the broody tattooed Russian.
~HEAT LEVEL~
Medium. There are some suitably spicy sex scenes in this one. It was maybe slightly tamer than I anticipated, but given its length and fast pace, it worked well within the context of this story.
~ANGST LEVEL - SEXUAL HISTORIES~
Low. I didn't find this one particularly angsty for most of the book. The drama near the end was the angstiest part. This couple had the whole "hate turned to love" thing down pat. Most of the hate happened before this book begins, so this felt very "insta" and they are a pretty solid couple from the start. There was a TINY SMIDGE of OW drama. There was no OM drama. Neither were virgins.
~IN THE END~
LOVED IT! It was almost perfect. Fantastic writing. Great plot. Likable main characters. Intriguing secondary characters. I don't have much else to say about it. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book (Gabe's). Therefore yours truly is going to give this one two solid thumbs up.
May 17, 2018
4.5 stars!
Review at Of Pens and Pages.
I AM SO READY FOR AMERICAN GODS! I don't think R. Scarlett had anything to worry about transitioning from PNR to Contemporary because my god, this novella is a fantastic start to a new sexy series. Filthy Gods promised filthy and will give filthy.
Unlike most of her classmates at Yale who were born with silver spoons in their mouths, Juliette Monroe has to work twice as hard to keep up her grades and afford to go to school. That means it's work for her while they party after school and go on vacations during breaks. She strives to stay on top of the class for a better chance of going to Yale Law but is always bested by Nathaniel Radcliffe, the epitome of rich and privileged.
She's so close to the finish line but things get complicated when her enemy discovers the secret she's been hiding for the last three years. Nathaniel has the upper hand and knowing him, he's not afraid to use it. He offers to keep her secret for a price. What Juliette doesn't know is she's going to enjoy every bit of it.
I say this a lot: I'm not usually a fan of alpha males in books. But R. Scarlett is one of the authors who writes alpha heroes I just can't resist. Nathaniel Radcliffe is every bit the alpha with his commanding personality, filthy mouth, and hot as sin body. He is assertive but is patient in getting what he wants. Loyal and protective of the people who mean the most to him. If you hear someone swooning, that's me.
I admire Juliette and her hard work and resilience. She doesn't let these people intimidate her and let anything get in the way of her dreams and goals. Despite their social status, Juliette and Nathaniel are equals. They're both smart go-getters, so it's not a surprise that they're (secretly) attracted to one another.
The length of the story is perfect for Nathaniel and Juliette, showing the positive crackling connection that's been brewing between them since they met. And boy is it explosive. I swear my heart was beating so fast the whole time I was reading this because the sexual tension between them is that intense.
You're in for a treat with this steamy enemies-to-lovers romance between two of the smartest students at Yale.
Oh and Rebecca, may we please please please have the rest of the American Gods now?
Tropes: College, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, Rich/Poor
POV: First Person, Female POV
Standalone: Yes
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I AM SO READY FOR AMERICAN GODS! I don't think R. Scarlett had anything to worry about transitioning from PNR to Contemporary because my god, this novella is a fantastic start to a new sexy series. Filthy Gods promised filthy and will give filthy.
He was a mere man, I knew that, but he and his friends were treated like gods. It didn't help they looked it, too. Intimidating, perfect and deadly."
Unlike most of her classmates at Yale who were born with silver spoons in their mouths, Juliette Monroe has to work twice as hard to keep up her grades and afford to go to school. That means it's work for her while they party after school and go on vacations during breaks. She strives to stay on top of the class for a better chance of going to Yale Law but is always bested by Nathaniel Radcliffe, the epitome of rich and privileged.
She's so close to the finish line but things get complicated when her enemy discovers the secret she's been hiding for the last three years. Nathaniel has the upper hand and knowing him, he's not afraid to use it. He offers to keep her secret for a price. What Juliette doesn't know is she's going to enjoy every bit of it.
I say this a lot: I'm not usually a fan of alpha males in books. But R. Scarlett is one of the authors who writes alpha heroes I just can't resist. Nathaniel Radcliffe is every bit the alpha with his commanding personality, filthy mouth, and hot as sin body. He is assertive but is patient in getting what he wants. Loyal and protective of the people who mean the most to him. If you hear someone swooning, that's me.
I admire Juliette and her hard work and resilience. She doesn't let these people intimidate her and let anything get in the way of her dreams and goals. Despite their social status, Juliette and Nathaniel are equals. They're both smart go-getters, so it's not a surprise that they're (secretly) attracted to one another.
The length of the story is perfect for Nathaniel and Juliette, showing the positive crackling connection that's been brewing between them since they met. And boy is it explosive. I swear my heart was beating so fast the whole time I was reading this because the sexual tension between them is that intense.
You're in for a treat with this steamy enemies-to-lovers romance between two of the smartest students at Yale.
Oh and Rebecca, may we please please please have the rest of the American Gods now?
Tropes: College, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, Rich/Poor
POV: First Person, Female POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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June 5, 2018
I have fallen for princes. I have fallen for assholes and jerks. I've even fallen for murderers and cheaters. And now I can calmly say, I HAVE FALLEN FOR A GOD!!
I can not wait to get more to this brilliant series!!! I want, I want, and I mean I want more. I love Nathaniel & Juliette. I love the writing. I love the story!! I am so excited to get more American Gods.
I can't wait to see where these stories go. This short, sexy, sizzling story I couldn't get enough of. I'm still dreaming......
So if you're like me in a little behind in reading this one, do it. Hands down loved it!!!
I'll be patiently waiting to see which God is next and hoping and praying we get more to Nathaniel and Juliette!!!
I can not wait to get more to this brilliant series!!! I want, I want, and I mean I want more. I love Nathaniel & Juliette. I love the writing. I love the story!! I am so excited to get more American Gods.
I can't wait to see where these stories go. This short, sexy, sizzling story I couldn't get enough of. I'm still dreaming......
So if you're like me in a little behind in reading this one, do it. Hands down loved it!!!
I'll be patiently waiting to see which God is next and hoping and praying we get more to Nathaniel and Juliette!!!
May 15, 2018
As a rule I don't rate novellas 5 stars. It's an extremely difficult task to write much of a story into a very limited word count. So when there comes one along that actually feels almost like a full length novel I make an exception.
Filthy Gods is the first in the American Gods series by R. Scarlett - it's a longish novella I didn't want to stop. This enemy-to-lovers story is addictive as hell and reminded me in that sense of Erin Watt's The Royals. The setup is similar - a couple boys who are the top dogs at Yale, rich, entitled, gorgeous and a girl, poor and struggling to make ends meet. However, this is where the similarities end. Filthy Gods is dirtier, steamier, hotter.
We see Nathaniel through Juliette's eyes, manipulative, arrogant, super-smart and of course we hate him at the beginning but as she softens towards him we realize that he is good, loyal to a fault, protective and sweet, and entirely obsessed with Juliette. I couldn't stop sighing and probably had hearts as eyes, he was amazing. He so believed in Juliette and supported her, tried to strengthen her and had her back.
“I don’t need your help.”
“No, you don’t,” he agreed. “You could get whatever you want without anyone’s help. You’re capable and strong, and intelligent. And you deserve all of the success I know you’ll have. More than I ever will, more than any bastards whose parents paid their way into Yale.”
And damn, his filthy mouth!
This heroine is feisty, strong and has severe trust issues, no surprise, all she ever learned about people is that they'll eventually leave. She rather runs before exposing herself but Nathaniel doesn't let her get away with it. You know how some heroines just grow on you over time? Yeah, Juliette is one of those. She isn't somebody you fall in love right away, there is too much anger in her for that, but the more time she spends with Nathaniel, the softer she becomes. It was a little heartbreaking to see how alone she'd been until he came into her life.
I had fixated on Nathaniel Radcliffe as my enemy. He became a force that pushed me further, made a powerful energy thrive inside of me to meet him for every challenge.
Juliette and Nathaniel are very alike, apart from their lineage. Both are highly competitive, ambitious, their futures all mapped out. They both work hard to become what they are destined to be.
He was already inside of me. Consuming me. Burning me. He had been for years and now I was laid out in front of him to feast on
When you reach the end of Filthy Gods you are rewarded with one of the sweetest epilogues, I adored it but was sad that it was over. For some reason these two characters have sneaked up on me in the short period of a novella and settled firmly in my heart. This book also introduces the main characters of the upcoming full length novels and let me tell you those boys are hellraisers. They have angst written all over them.
R. Scarlett is a new to me author - I bought a couple of her books a while ago but haven't gotten around reading them yet. I was not above begging for an ARC when I read the blurb for Filthy Gods. This author has an effortless writing style that makes you go on reading although your eyes are dragging and you actually need to sleep. This novella is a fast read though, I breezed through it. This series is off to a good start!
May 16, 2018
★ 4 solid stars!! ★
Why did this book have to end so soon?
I want more, much more!
I'm so ready for American Gods! Can’t wait to read more about Gabe, James and Arsen (I'm very intrigued and with eyes shining by him) *swoon*!!!
Juliette é inteligente, determinada, batalhadora e não se intimida fácil. Apesar de seu passado difícil ela não se faz de vítima e sim trabalha duro e se esforça ao máximo para alcançar seus objetivos.
Nathaniel é sexy, arrogante, inteligente e determinado a conseguir aquilo que deseja.
Eu gostei bastante dele e em muitos momentos o achei fofo.
Adorei a interação dos dois juntos, um sempre desafiando o outro e batendo de frente.
Sem contar as faíscas rolando pra todo lado e cenas pra lá de quentíssimas!
Mas o que mais me instigou aqui foram os personagens secundários. Com a descrição fornecida de cada um, minha curiosidade foi despertada e mal posso esperar para ler os livros de Gabe, James e Arsen (o que mais me chamou atenção, fez meus olhinhos brilharem e me intrigou).
Não conhecia a escrita da autora, mas afirmo que com o que li aqui ela já ganhou mais uma leitora! Amo descobrir novos autores e principalmente me supreender! Adorei a narrativa, me prendeu desde a primeira página!
A única reclamação que me vem a mente agora é que eu queria mais páginas. Queria saber mais sobre a vida dos personagens principais no passado e no cotidiano da universidade. A história é bem curta e eu não queria que acabasse tão cedo.
Fora isso, esse livro uma prazerosa leitura e um maravilhoso prelúdio do que vem por aí nessa série.
Why did this book have to end so soon?
I want more, much more!
I'm so ready for American Gods! Can’t wait to read more about Gabe, James and Arsen (I'm very intrigued and with eyes shining by him) *swoon*!!!
“Gods fell in love with mortals and demolished them piece-by-piece. I had been fighting against the electric pull between us, but I was becoming hungry for more of him.”
Juliette é inteligente, determinada, batalhadora e não se intimida fácil. Apesar de seu passado difícil ela não se faz de vítima e sim trabalha duro e se esforça ao máximo para alcançar seus objetivos.
Nathaniel é sexy, arrogante, inteligente e determinado a conseguir aquilo que deseja.
Eu gostei bastante dele e em muitos momentos o achei fofo.
Adorei a interação dos dois juntos, um sempre desafiando o outro e batendo de frente.
Sem contar as faíscas rolando pra todo lado e cenas pra lá de quentíssimas!
Mas o que mais me instigou aqui foram os personagens secundários. Com a descrição fornecida de cada um, minha curiosidade foi despertada e mal posso esperar para ler os livros de Gabe, James e Arsen (o que mais me chamou atenção, fez meus olhinhos brilharem e me intrigou).
Não conhecia a escrita da autora, mas afirmo que com o que li aqui ela já ganhou mais uma leitora! Amo descobrir novos autores e principalmente me supreender! Adorei a narrativa, me prendeu desde a primeira página!
A única reclamação que me vem a mente agora é que eu queria mais páginas. Queria saber mais sobre a vida dos personagens principais no passado e no cotidiano da universidade. A história é bem curta e eu não queria que acabasse tão cedo.
Fora isso, esse livro uma prazerosa leitura e um maravilhoso prelúdio do que vem por aí nessa série.
May 15, 2018
Woohooo it's LIVE! Go and grab Nathaniel! :D
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OMG this was absolutely fantastic! I LOVE Nathaniel sooo much and I'm so excited for you'll meet with him too. So ladies, please mark your calendars for him! You don't wanna miss out this thoughtful and sweet but also sexy man. He was so delicious. :) Oh also trust me, he will melt your heart...<3
Coming May 15th, 2018!
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Prelude in the American Gods series.
Coming May 15th, 2018!
Young. Wealthy. Elite. Attractive. The gentlemen’s secret society at Yale was filled with them.
And Nathaniel Radcliffe, the bane of my existence, was one of them.
As the right hand of the American Gods, he was conceited and arrogant. A dangerously handsome man in a tailored custom suit and shiny black oxford loafers.
The classroom was our battlefield. We made a sport out of arguing and debating, ready to do anything in order to win over the other.
Deadly opponents, deadlier minds.
I'd sworn I'd never give him the upper hand, until...
The secret I’ve been hiding for the last three years?
He just discovered it…and now he has all the power.
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OMG this was absolutely fantastic! I LOVE Nathaniel sooo much and I'm so excited for you'll meet with him too. So ladies, please mark your calendars for him! You don't wanna miss out this thoughtful and sweet but also sexy man. He was so delicious. :) Oh also trust me, he will melt your heart...<3
Coming May 15th, 2018!
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Prelude in the American Gods series.
Coming May 15th, 2018!
Young. Wealthy. Elite. Attractive. The gentlemen’s secret society at Yale was filled with them.
And Nathaniel Radcliffe, the bane of my existence, was one of them.
As the right hand of the American Gods, he was conceited and arrogant. A dangerously handsome man in a tailored custom suit and shiny black oxford loafers.
The classroom was our battlefield. We made a sport out of arguing and debating, ready to do anything in order to win over the other.
Deadly opponents, deadlier minds.
I'd sworn I'd never give him the upper hand, until...
The secret I’ve been hiding for the last three years?
He just discovered it…and now he has all the power.
May 14, 2018
5 STARS
What if Paper Princess and The In Crowd had a book baby? A sexy, thrilling, and addicting book baby that will captivate you from the very first page and have you hooked on a new series of bad boys? Well, my friends, that would be this book and it would be this series. Because holy mother of book crack was this good!
A group of men so rich and powerful they can only be known as American Gods? Sign me up! This is a prequel to what's set to be an amazing new series from R. Scarlett. And while it was a novella, it was wholly satisfying. Surprisingly so. I'm not usually a reader that gravitates towards novellas, because they always leave me wanting more. And don't get me wrong, this book left me craving, but craving the rest of the series. The novella itself was a complete story, perfectly paced, and entirely satisfying.
Juliette is barely making ends meet. As the girl from the wrong side of the tracks, she's desperately hiding her humble past while trying to make a name for herself at Yale among the wealthy and the entitled. And at the top of the food chain are the American Gods. Nathaniel Radcliffe may not be one of those bad boys, but he's in with them. He's wealthy, connected, powerful, and her biggest rival in school. Used to his calculated and educated debates with her in class, it's unnerving to be on the receiving end of it outside of school. Especially when she finds out that the country club that she works at is also one that his family owes. And his silence is going to cost her. They agree to a summer fling to work their unwanted lust out of their system, but nothing is ever quite so simple.
The novella introduces the reader to a secret society of men. Men that are powerful, broken but deadly. I was salivating at the mere mention of the American Gods and practically shaking to get my hands on their books. Because the set up? DELICIOUS.
As for this book? It was fantastic! I loved the instant and undeniable chemistry between Nathaniel and Juliette. I loved how Juliette's strength and perseverance shined through even when she submitted to his powerful presence. The book helped set the scene but it also gave us a deliciously filthy story. If you're like me and love your angst with plenty of power dynamics and drama, this is an absolute must read!
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He was a mere man, I knew that, but he and his friends were treated like gods. It didn’t help they looked like it, too. Intimidating, perfect and deadly.
What if Paper Princess and The In Crowd had a book baby? A sexy, thrilling, and addicting book baby that will captivate you from the very first page and have you hooked on a new series of bad boys? Well, my friends, that would be this book and it would be this series. Because holy mother of book crack was this good!
A group of men so rich and powerful they can only be known as American Gods? Sign me up! This is a prequel to what's set to be an amazing new series from R. Scarlett. And while it was a novella, it was wholly satisfying. Surprisingly so. I'm not usually a reader that gravitates towards novellas, because they always leave me wanting more. And don't get me wrong, this book left me craving, but craving the rest of the series. The novella itself was a complete story, perfectly paced, and entirely satisfying.
Juliette is barely making ends meet. As the girl from the wrong side of the tracks, she's desperately hiding her humble past while trying to make a name for herself at Yale among the wealthy and the entitled. And at the top of the food chain are the American Gods. Nathaniel Radcliffe may not be one of those bad boys, but he's in with them. He's wealthy, connected, powerful, and her biggest rival in school. Used to his calculated and educated debates with her in class, it's unnerving to be on the receiving end of it outside of school. Especially when she finds out that the country club that she works at is also one that his family owes. And his silence is going to cost her. They agree to a summer fling to work their unwanted lust out of their system, but nothing is ever quite so simple.
The novella introduces the reader to a secret society of men. Men that are powerful, broken but deadly. I was salivating at the mere mention of the American Gods and practically shaking to get my hands on their books. Because the set up? DELICIOUS.
As for this book? It was fantastic! I loved the instant and undeniable chemistry between Nathaniel and Juliette. I loved how Juliette's strength and perseverance shined through even when she submitted to his powerful presence. The book helped set the scene but it also gave us a deliciously filthy story. If you're like me and love your angst with plenty of power dynamics and drama, this is an absolute must read!
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May 15, 2018
Perfect introduction to the American Gods series. Juliette and Nathaniel’s story is a hot and tension filled enemies to lovers. This story is quick, but it still packs a powerful punch. I fell in love with the characters and their relationship pretty quickly. I also really like Juliette. She was strong and willing to do anything for her goals. In Filthy we get to spend a summer hot and heavy with the main couple, and we also get the American Gods popping in throughout the story. What more can you ask for in a prelude novella?
Can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for us. Also is it too soon to call #teamGabe?
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May 17, 2018
****4.5 Stars!!****
I loved this novella and I am very eager for book one in this series! This was a great introduction into the Filthy Rich world our heroes will all come from! I can’t wait to find out about all of the secrets these men hold! Add on some blazing hot sex, and we have a series that will be hard to put down!
As for this book, I was hooked from the first chapter! My only complaint was that it didn’t last long enough!
I loved this novella and I am very eager for book one in this series! This was a great introduction into the Filthy Rich world our heroes will all come from! I can’t wait to find out about all of the secrets these men hold! Add on some blazing hot sex, and we have a series that will be hard to put down!
As for this book, I was hooked from the first chapter! My only complaint was that it didn’t last long enough!
May 11, 2018
First of all... that cover!! I am so sorry for the objectification, but...
Not sorry!! Hmmmm... Nathan(iel)
What is it about stories that revolve around characters that seem to hate each other that I love so much? In Filthy Gods, Juliette and Nathaniel gave me the push-and-pull, the resistance, and the undeniable chemistry that I was looking for.
Young. Elite. Wealthy. The American Gods ruled. Today it may be Yale, but one day they would control the world. Men wanted to be them and women wanted to be owned by them. Is it any wonder that they believed they could have anything and anyone they wanted? Juliette didn't stand a chance against Nathaniel.
Whether it was through Juliette’s memories of their ferocious debates or the present tension-filled circumstances, the inevitability of these two had me all tingly. The disparity between the characters, such as wealth, social status and background, only served to make their union that much sweeter.
It seems that no matter the sub-genre, R. Scarlett is an accomplished master of words. She won my devotion with her paranormal Blackest Gold world series and this foray into the contemporary romance scene was nothing short of a success. I only wish this story was longer. Rebecca, you are not allowed to write standalone novellas anymore. I need more of your words and I would have loved to get more of Juliette and Nathaniel’s story.
Release: 05.15.2018 | Contemporary Romance - Enemies to Lovers | Heroine POV - 1st person | Heat: 3.5 | Standalone - American Gods 0.5
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Not sorry!! Hmmmm... Nathan(iel)
What is it about stories that revolve around characters that seem to hate each other that I love so much? In Filthy Gods, Juliette and Nathaniel gave me the push-and-pull, the resistance, and the undeniable chemistry that I was looking for.
Young. Elite. Wealthy. The American Gods ruled. Today it may be Yale, but one day they would control the world. Men wanted to be them and women wanted to be owned by them. Is it any wonder that they believed they could have anything and anyone they wanted? Juliette didn't stand a chance against Nathaniel.
Whether it was through Juliette’s memories of their ferocious debates or the present tension-filled circumstances, the inevitability of these two had me all tingly. The disparity between the characters, such as wealth, social status and background, only served to make their union that much sweeter.
It seems that no matter the sub-genre, R. Scarlett is an accomplished master of words. She won my devotion with her paranormal Blackest Gold world series and this foray into the contemporary romance scene was nothing short of a success. I only wish this story was longer. Rebecca, you are not allowed to write standalone novellas anymore. I need more of your words and I would have loved to get more of Juliette and Nathaniel’s story.
Release: 05.15.2018 | Contemporary Romance - Enemies to Lovers | Heroine POV - 1st person | Heat: 3.5 | Standalone - American Gods 0.5
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May 18, 2018
It's not that often that I give novella's five stars. However, this book was really good. I could have read about this couple hundreds of more pages.
Very well done story which leaves a reader excited for the other books in the series. This is a standalone as this is one of the "Gods" romance story. It wasn't overdone in that it didn't contain too much sex, or too mean of a hero, or drama that leaves you exhausted. This one is just right!
Very well done story which leaves a reader excited for the other books in the series. This is a standalone as this is one of the "Gods" romance story. It wasn't overdone in that it didn't contain too much sex, or too mean of a hero, or drama that leaves you exhausted. This one is just right!
May 17, 2018
5 stars!
Wow!This was freakingtastic! I mean if this was the introduction for “American Gods” I can’t wait for the rest!
Loved everything about the sexy and “filthy God” Nathaniel and his sassy Juliette. The passion these two had was crazy hot from page one I felt their undeniable chemistry. Nathaniel/Juliette were so different with their upbringing yet, so similar in their passion for reaching their career goals. They saw each other toe to toe neither would back down that just made their passion so much fierce. And how awesome was Nathaniel he always treated treated Juliet as his equal and in her moments of doubt or vulnerability he was there for her reminding her of her strengths.
This was a fast paced story no dragging or unnecessary drama and considering it was a quick read I like the flow. Theirs plenty of background on of both MC so I felt why they already had the connection even if they didn’t lol! Did I want more of these two? Heck yea! But then again when you love a book you always want more. Of course get get some info on the rest of the “American Gods” which has me nervous and excited. Please dear author don’t make us wait too long. My first book by this author and I’m looking forward to reading more ❤️
Wow!This was freakingtastic! I mean if this was the introduction for “American Gods” I can’t wait for the rest!
Loved everything about the sexy and “filthy God” Nathaniel and his sassy Juliette. The passion these two had was crazy hot from page one I felt their undeniable chemistry. Nathaniel/Juliette were so different with their upbringing yet, so similar in their passion for reaching their career goals. They saw each other toe to toe neither would back down that just made their passion so much fierce. And how awesome was Nathaniel he always treated treated Juliet as his equal and in her moments of doubt or vulnerability he was there for her reminding her of her strengths.
This was a fast paced story no dragging or unnecessary drama and considering it was a quick read I like the flow. Theirs plenty of background on of both MC so I felt why they already had the connection even if they didn’t lol! Did I want more of these two? Heck yea! But then again when you love a book you always want more. Of course get get some info on the rest of the “American Gods” which has me nervous and excited. Please dear author don’t make us wait too long. My first book by this author and I’m looking forward to reading more ❤️
May 22, 2018
“This will be the only time you ever see me on my knees before you”
*Ahem*
This sounds like a challenge... Especially for Nathaniel Radcliffe the Third, one of the future leaders of USA. Hahaha
Juliette needed the job at Hawthorne Country Club because she needed the money in order to finish her studies in Yale and to meet new important and influential people. What she didn't know is that the Club belongs to Nathaniel’s mother. Now she has to stay under the same roof with her biggest competitor at school and she has to obey him if she doesn't want everyone to know back at school that she is poor and desperate.
Juliette knows that Nathaniel and his friends, i.e. the American Gods will not leave her alone. They are rich, important, good-looking but mostly they are dangerous. Maybe they have already murdered someone. Or maybe it was an accident.
Gabe Easton, most probably the next president of USA
James Rhodes, most probably the next law advisor of the next president of USA
Arsen Vasiliev, most probably the next main financial supporter of the next president of USA
Still very young, but already the most eligible bachelors.
Nathaniel feels that he got his Christmas present earlier this year. Finally, Juliette has fallen into his clutches
“Until the end of summer, you’re mine,” he muttered and his head dipped, but his lips lingered on mine. “Swear it to me, Juliette.”
I swallowed thickly, my lips bumping against his own. “I swear.”
“Swear what, Juliette? I want to hear you say it.”
Asshole. “I swear I’m yours until the end of summer.”
And then like a savage, he took my mouth in a bruising kiss.
So, this is the series of the American Gods and we will have a book for each one of them. This is Nathaniel’s book and definitely it could and should have been longer. I could have read 500 more pages about Nathaniel and Juliette’ love story without getting bored. It's been a delight seeing these two falling in love.
The book has many components that can grab your attention:
☆Enemies to lovers story☆
☆Blackmailing☆
☆Lies and secrets☆
☆Strong friendships☆
☆Betrayals☆
☆Power☆
☆Jealousy☆
☆Bribery☆
☆Passion and love☆....and of course
☆History in the making☆
Totally lickable book cover.
Storyline right up my alley.
Strongly recommended!
*Ahem*
This sounds like a challenge... Especially for Nathaniel Radcliffe the Third, one of the future leaders of USA. Hahaha
Juliette needed the job at Hawthorne Country Club because she needed the money in order to finish her studies in Yale and to meet new important and influential people. What she didn't know is that the Club belongs to Nathaniel’s mother. Now she has to stay under the same roof with her biggest competitor at school and she has to obey him if she doesn't want everyone to know back at school that she is poor and desperate.
Juliette knows that Nathaniel and his friends, i.e. the American Gods will not leave her alone. They are rich, important, good-looking but mostly they are dangerous. Maybe they have already murdered someone. Or maybe it was an accident.
Gabe Easton, most probably the next president of USA
James Rhodes, most probably the next law advisor of the next president of USA
Arsen Vasiliev, most probably the next main financial supporter of the next president of USA
Still very young, but already the most eligible bachelors.
Nathaniel feels that he got his Christmas present earlier this year. Finally, Juliette has fallen into his clutches
“Until the end of summer, you’re mine,” he muttered and his head dipped, but his lips lingered on mine. “Swear it to me, Juliette.”
I swallowed thickly, my lips bumping against his own. “I swear.”
“Swear what, Juliette? I want to hear you say it.”
Asshole. “I swear I’m yours until the end of summer.”
And then like a savage, he took my mouth in a bruising kiss.
So, this is the series of the American Gods and we will have a book for each one of them. This is Nathaniel’s book and definitely it could and should have been longer. I could have read 500 more pages about Nathaniel and Juliette’ love story without getting bored. It's been a delight seeing these two falling in love.
The book has many components that can grab your attention:
☆Enemies to lovers story☆
☆Blackmailing☆
☆Lies and secrets☆
☆Strong friendships☆
☆Betrayals☆
☆Power☆
☆Jealousy☆
☆Bribery☆
☆Passion and love☆....and of course
☆History in the making☆
Totally lickable book cover.
Storyline right up my alley.
Strongly recommended!
May 28, 2018
Boom. That’s how it’s done! Filthy Gods is the perfect introduction to R. Scarlett’s upcoming series American Gods. Filthy Gods takes off immediately leaving me no time to fasten my seatbelt. I just had to hang on for this fabulous and entertaining ride that it was. I was intrigued with Juliette and the sexy Gods Nathaniel, James, Gabe and Arsen.
Juliette and Nathaniel were so much fun and their chemistry off the charts. I’m talking combustible. Hot as hell. They challenge each other in every way possible just to get a reaction from one another and believe me they do. I thought I had Nathaniel figured out but he kept surprising me and Juliette only kept proving that she wouldn’t take crap from anyone. She’s a fierce young woman. Together they’re an unstoppable force with so much heat.
Filthy Gods is intoxicating and deliciously hot. R. Scarlett keeps surprising me with every book she releases and now she has ventured into the contemporary romance genre and excels flawlessly with Filthy Gods. I’m on pins and needles for the upcoming books cause after finishing Filthy Gods I need Gabe, James and Arsen in my life.
5 BadAssDirtyRadcliffeStars
I received an ARC
Juliette and Nathaniel were so much fun and their chemistry off the charts. I’m talking combustible. Hot as hell. They challenge each other in every way possible just to get a reaction from one another and believe me they do. I thought I had Nathaniel figured out but he kept surprising me and Juliette only kept proving that she wouldn’t take crap from anyone. She’s a fierce young woman. Together they’re an unstoppable force with so much heat.
Filthy Gods is intoxicating and deliciously hot. R. Scarlett keeps surprising me with every book she releases and now she has ventured into the contemporary romance genre and excels flawlessly with Filthy Gods. I’m on pins and needles for the upcoming books cause after finishing Filthy Gods I need Gabe, James and Arsen in my life.
5 BadAssDirtyRadcliffeStars
I received an ARC
May 25, 2018
"They were the Kennedys of our world."
Filthy Gods is the first book in the American Gods Series. The American Gods live in a world where rich collegiates rule with their kingdom. With an intoxicating blend of passion, intrigue, and intensity, this novella packs quite a punch.
"He was already inside me. Consuming me. Burning me. He had been for years and now I was laid out in front of him to feast on."When Juliette Monroe reports for her summer job as a maid at the Hawthorne estate, she is shocked to discover her nemesis, Nathaniel Radcliffe, is one of the guests. In fact, he is not just "any guest" but his family owns the estate. Juliette has done everything in her power to lead her friends at Yale to believe that she is spending her summer in France. Instead of living the life of luxury like her cohorts she is, in fact, desperate to keep her tuition bill paid and must work to earn her own way. Nathaniel, who had always been attracted to Juliette, uses her secret to his benefit. In order to keep her secret safe, she must agree to a secret summer affair with Nathaniel.
"Would you fight me the whole way if we fucked? Even when I'm deep inside of your pussy, owning, possessing you?"Told in dual POV, Filthy Gods is a fast-paced novella with forbidden romance, passion, and a staggering amount of alpha male energy! The intensity of the read is extreme as Nathaniel and Juliette's chemistry is off the charts. With the added conflict of having to hide from the other guests and their friends and family, the threat of getting caught is always looming. The secondary characters enhance the story greatly as it is clear the GODS are loyal to each other and the ones they love.
Overall, I highly recommend Filthy Gods to anyone who enjoys a quick and steamy forbidden romance. If this introductory novella is only a taste of what is to come, call me famished and ready for more!
*This was a BR with my girl SUEBEE!
*ARC graciously provided in exchange for an honest review!
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May 11, 2018
★6 Stars! Filthy Gods... Is off the bat one of the top most sinful but elegant, powerfully beautiful, intense, passionate and intoxicating masterpieces of 2018!
Rating: { ★★★★★★ }
”Nathaniel was like a pressure point in my body. One look from him, one scalding hot glance, and my body reacted to him like oil and fire. We were combustible and a destructive force to both of us.
What a way to start American Gods off!
R Scarlett wasted no time bringing me to my knees and leaving me utterly breathless.
Her poetic and captivating words hits my soul.
Her characters brought me to life like no other.
Filthy Gods is unlike other books.
It's different. It's unique. It's explosive. And it has exceeded all expectations.
She's brilliant!
He never let others control him. He never let others dictate his time or presence. He was steel and iron. Forged and unbreakable. and I felt like delicate glass in his powerful hands.
Nathaniel Radcliffe
Filthy God.
Intoxicating.
With his singular turquoise eyes shadowed by extravagant dark lashes, his presence, his devastatingly handsome looks, his filthy mouth, his intelligence and elegance...every woman needs a Nathaniel Radcliffe in their life.
He is the very definition of privileged.
The smug look that you want to slap off every now and again.
The confidence you wish you had.
The power you will never feel or see.
The man that you’ll never get.
And he owns them all so well!
He is my filthy golden boy.
Nathaniel Radcliffe has placed himself at #1 on my top favorite Alpha’s list and it’s exactly where he belongs!
His words, his words alone had the power to ignite me. His golden words. His mind had aroused mine even before his body had.
Juliette Monroe
Sweet and Feisty, the exact words that sums up Ms Monroe.
An orphan.
I love Juliette as the heroine.
She's intelligent. Feisty. Bold. Challenging. Beautiful. Hardworking. Determined and strong.
I love that she lived a life completely opposite from Nathaniel and that her hurdles in life made her the perfect match and challenge for Nathaniel.
Too many people sleep on R Scarlett and her abilities, but after this book you won't know what hit you and will definitely be fully awake.
As Nathaniel said,
“Experto crede.”
Trust the expert.
Thank you R Scarlett and Socialbutterflypr for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: { ★★★★★★ }
”Nathaniel was like a pressure point in my body. One look from him, one scalding hot glance, and my body reacted to him like oil and fire. We were combustible and a destructive force to both of us.
What a way to start American Gods off!
R Scarlett wasted no time bringing me to my knees and leaving me utterly breathless.
Her poetic and captivating words hits my soul.
Her characters brought me to life like no other.
Filthy Gods is unlike other books.
It's different. It's unique. It's explosive. And it has exceeded all expectations.
She's brilliant!
He never let others control him. He never let others dictate his time or presence. He was steel and iron. Forged and unbreakable. and I felt like delicate glass in his powerful hands.
Nathaniel Radcliffe
Filthy God.
Intoxicating.
With his singular turquoise eyes shadowed by extravagant dark lashes, his presence, his devastatingly handsome looks, his filthy mouth, his intelligence and elegance...every woman needs a Nathaniel Radcliffe in their life.
He is the very definition of privileged.
The smug look that you want to slap off every now and again.
The confidence you wish you had.
The power you will never feel or see.
The man that you’ll never get.
And he owns them all so well!
He is my filthy golden boy.
Nathaniel Radcliffe has placed himself at #1 on my top favorite Alpha’s list and it’s exactly where he belongs!
His words, his words alone had the power to ignite me. His golden words. His mind had aroused mine even before his body had.
Juliette Monroe
Sweet and Feisty, the exact words that sums up Ms Monroe.
An orphan.
I love Juliette as the heroine.
She's intelligent. Feisty. Bold. Challenging. Beautiful. Hardworking. Determined and strong.
I love that she lived a life completely opposite from Nathaniel and that her hurdles in life made her the perfect match and challenge for Nathaniel.
Too many people sleep on R Scarlett and her abilities, but after this book you won't know what hit you and will definitely be fully awake.
As Nathaniel said,
“Experto crede.”
Trust the expert.
Thank you R Scarlett and Socialbutterflypr for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 22, 2018
A new contemporary romance series from R Scarlett
that's ALL the reference I need...
Gabe Easton.
James Rhodes.
Arsen Vasiliev.
Remember these names...
They are called The American Gods and they attend Yale, they are rich, privliged and most of all powerful beyond the grasp. They are the future of this young generation and they tend to own it.
Nathaniel Radcliffe is one of the four mentioned "Gods" and he had his eyes set on Juliette Monroe , a girl who is anything BUT rich, privliged or spoiled, she 's the most honest, hard-working, smart, witty and passionate young woman who wants to succeed in this world. She wants to have the security and power in knowledge and she regrets nothing...BUT her poverty. And even that she owns.
Her nemesis, her Yale colleage and adversary in Law debate classess, Nathan, the "God" that happens to find himslef right in her path, as she's working for the summer before their last year starts...and there's a horrid posibility he could uncover her secret, that she's not one of the rich kids, that she's there on the schoolarship and her image would be shaken and looked upon as the poor and unworthy...BUT for Nathan this is a once in a lifetime chance...and he makes her a deal
He'll keep her secret and in exchange they will get rid of each other distracting pent up tension during the summer...
as if that is so simple as it sounds...
I loved R Scarlett when she wrote paranormal/fantasy genre, and she just proved that she can venture in contemporary romance anytime, I'll be the first one to jump in...
Hands down, she is one of the rare authors in my humble opinion who can effortlessly write the captivating, pent up tension, from the slow build up towards the fireworks and she owns me every time...
Even though, this storyline is somewhat closer to the "sweeter and heart-warming" tone, I effin loved it, loved the before mention tension and passion that just overtook every atom in my heightened sense whirlpool.
I really can't wait to read more about these Gods...
So, bravo!
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
that's ALL the reference I need...
Gabe Easton.
James Rhodes.
Arsen Vasiliev.
Remember these names...
They are called The American Gods and they attend Yale, they are rich, privliged and most of all powerful beyond the grasp. They are the future of this young generation and they tend to own it.
Nathaniel Radcliffe is one of the four mentioned "Gods" and he had his eyes set on Juliette Monroe , a girl who is anything BUT rich, privliged or spoiled, she 's the most honest, hard-working, smart, witty and passionate young woman who wants to succeed in this world. She wants to have the security and power in knowledge and she regrets nothing...BUT her poverty. And even that she owns.
Her nemesis, her Yale colleage and adversary in Law debate classess, Nathan, the "God" that happens to find himslef right in her path, as she's working for the summer before their last year starts...and there's a horrid posibility he could uncover her secret, that she's not one of the rich kids, that she's there on the schoolarship and her image would be shaken and looked upon as the poor and unworthy...BUT for Nathan this is a once in a lifetime chance...and he makes her a deal
He'll keep her secret and in exchange they will get rid of each other distracting pent up tension during the summer...
Gods fell in love with mortal and demolished them piece-by-piece
as if that is so simple as it sounds...
I loved R Scarlett when she wrote paranormal/fantasy genre, and she just proved that she can venture in contemporary romance anytime, I'll be the first one to jump in...
Hands down, she is one of the rare authors in my humble opinion who can effortlessly write the captivating, pent up tension, from the slow build up towards the fireworks and she owns me every time...
Even though, this storyline is somewhat closer to the "sweeter and heart-warming" tone, I effin loved it, loved the before mention tension and passion that just overtook every atom in my heightened sense whirlpool.
I really can't wait to read more about these Gods...
So, bravo!
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
May 13, 2018
RATING: 5 “Experto Crede” Hearts!! <3
Filthy Gods is a quick, tantalizing jaunt into Ms. Scarlett’s world of the wealthy and powerful, Nathaniel and Juliette delighting with their sweet and sexy romance. Though the setup—a rich boy and a poor girl—is one we’ve seen before, Ms. Scarlett does a really nice job of creating a distinctly different, more edgy and erotic, feel to Nathaniel and Juliette’s story. Nathaniel and Juliette could not be more different given their social and financial status, yet they are also very similar when it comes to achieving their goals. Their determination to build a future for themselves and one-up the other is nothing short of deliciously tense as they develop feelings for each other in the process.
I thought I knew him, how he enraged me and then he brought out another, hidden emotion.
Lust.
Want.
Hope.
The romance of course moves forward quickly given the shorter page length, however the relationship still has a nice complexity, and is ensconced in angst as their affair is threatened not only by outside influences but also time running out as they set one-time only rules for themselves.
“I’m a greedy, overachieving bastard, Juliette. I examined the risks and you’re worth the fall.”
Filthy Gods concludes perfectly, things wrapped up neatly for our couple, yet leaving us with bated breath for the next installment as we look forward to the next American God to take centre stage.
~ARC received in exchange for an honest review~
Posted: May 13, 2018
December 24, 2020
EDIT (23/12)
i remeber reading this bc of the hype when it first released and actually liking it. I saw myself continuing w this series bc the premise of the entire series sounded promising but then Scarlett disappeared—now we know why.
Please come back, Scarlett and finish this series 💕😭 i know there so many others out there who were (and are still!!) waiting for updates on this series just like me
———
if only they debated MOOORE
i remeber reading this bc of the hype when it first released and actually liking it. I saw myself continuing w this series bc the premise of the entire series sounded promising but then Scarlett disappeared—now we know why.
Please come back, Scarlett and finish this series 💕😭 i know there so many others out there who were (and are still!!) waiting for updates on this series just like me
———
if only they debated MOOORE
May 15, 2018
LIVE AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D32K9WG/...
⭐️5 Stars ⭐️
"I was the maid; he was the owner's son.
I was a poor girl; he was a god.
He wasn't mine. He would never be only mine."
Wow I don't know what to say this book was fantastic!I was hooked from the first pages, I couldn't put it down and when I finished I wanted more!!R. Scarlett doesn't stop surprise me with each one of her books!The story was captivating and I was intrigued!
Juliette and Nathaniel are intense,explosive and passionate!They have a great dynamic!The sexual tension between these two was something else!I couldn't get enough of them!Nathaniel was exactly what I needed!Sexy,dark and hot!
This is a must read!I can't wait for the next book so excited! Such a fantastic,quick and hot read!
⭐️5 Stars ⭐️
"I was the maid; he was the owner's son.
I was a poor girl; he was a god.
He wasn't mine. He would never be only mine."
Wow I don't know what to say this book was fantastic!I was hooked from the first pages, I couldn't put it down and when I finished I wanted more!!R. Scarlett doesn't stop surprise me with each one of her books!The story was captivating and I was intrigued!
Juliette and Nathaniel are intense,explosive and passionate!They have a great dynamic!The sexual tension between these two was something else!I couldn't get enough of them!Nathaniel was exactly what I needed!Sexy,dark and hot!
This is a must read!I can't wait for the next book so excited! Such a fantastic,quick and hot read!
December 12, 2021
This wasn’t enough, I need more!!!! PLS COME BACK!!!!!
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