The Mount Trilogy by Meghan March
Book 1 – Ruthless King
Lachlan Mount is a ruthless man, your worst nightmare, and the King of New Orleans. His word is final, and your debt will be repaid as he sees fit. Heed well his caution, or fate could be a scene of carnage, as those that know, will whisper their warnings. Unfortunately for Keira Kilgore her dead husband has left a debt owed to the mighty king. Lachlan Mount has called it in. With no way to pay him, and already cracking under the pressure of trying to keep her distillery afloat, she is running out of time– tick-tock. But Lachlan already knew this, cunning as he is, he wants her to repay the debt with her body. Kiera is shocked, but can she be a whore for the soul of her dead husband who she would like to dig up, and kill personally? She may fear Lachlan but puts on a brave face, giving her body, but never her mind, playing a dangerous game, especially when his dirty mouth sends her spiraling. But two can play this game, or has she bitten off more than she can chew? And why does she feel there is more at play than she knows?
If you are looking for an alpha anti-hero, you have found him. I consumed this book, but more than anything I loved Kiera with her red hair, her roots to Ireland, and her sassiness.
Pick this trilogy up, you will not be disappointed.
Book 2 – Defiant Queen
Lachlan Mount is a man with many interesting layers. Feared by most, ruthless in his punishments and showing no mercy for those that have crossed him. Yet his childhood scarred and shaped him to become the man he is today. Once a boy that did not have a perfect life, yet he showed inner strength, protecting those that were being taken advantage of. But in doing so, it changed the course of his life; the boy became a man who choose his name and forged his legacy, and became the King. Never before did he want a queen, but in Kiera, she stands tall next to him. Defiant when needed but has he pushed her too far? And when the secrets start to unravel, will it be the breaking point, where he will lose for the first time? Kiera handed her body over almost eagerly. She can’t deny her reaction to the man. But at the same time, she feels a connection. Just when she starts to feel secure, the rug is ripped right out from under her feet and maybe she needs to add a few more names to her hit list for revenge. Ohhh this cliffy is awesome.
Bring on book three.
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Book 3 – Sinful Empire
We kick off with the backstory of Lachlan Mount and his childhood. You see a side of him you never thought possible. He shows his heart, his protective nature, only for it to be ripped right out and then consumed by guilt. His character changes, and he is hell-bent on an eye for an eye, becoming a brutal force to be reckoned with. He lingers in the shadows, finding the information he needs to have everyone in his pocket. Kiera is his undoing and is always on his radar. One mistake cost him time, but he waited until he claimed her. Now it could all be in vain. Keira finds herself in an alarming situation and is afraid she might not survive. Just when she thinks Lachlan and herself could have a future, everything goes up in smoke. The past keeps coming back to haunt them, but now time is running out and she knows her only salvation is her dark knight, her King, with whom she wants to rule the world.
This was a very exciting series with plenty of action and smoking chemistry. The characters grew on you and you found yourself rooting for them in all the precarious situations they found themselves in. I am almost sad that the story has come to an end.