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Lawless Kingdom: A Dark Bully Romance (Reign & Ruin Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Natalie Bennett (Author), Maria Spada (Illustrator), Pinpoint Editior (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 895 ratings
When something is forbidden, it becomes maddeningly tempting.

Judas Barron.
Wicked blue blood and heir to a severely twisted cutthroat society. Everyone knew who he was and what crew he ran with—a clandestine group of filthy rich kids surrounded by ominous secrets. Secrets that were rumored to be dark, dirty, and stained with blood. It was never my intention to get tangled up with them, but Judas and I had a secret too, one he was determined to make sure I took with me to my grave, which meant keeping me by his side.

Now forced to be part of a savage coterie, I start to see his world through a new pair of eyes. It isn’t long before temptation becomes something dangerous and wild, breeding the sickest kind of infatuation. And those secrets Judas keeps?

They’re about to tear my life apart.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Reign & Ruin
  2. Print length
    167 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 24, 2020
  5. File size
    3.0 MB
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Lawless Kingdom dark high school mafia

Reign & Ruin One

dark mafia high school romance

Reign & Ruin Two

complete dark romance

Reign & Ruin Three

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"Two extremely good looking sexy and twisted individuals. A King and Queen together in depraved desires. 4 stars for me." --Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★

"If you guys love enemies to lovers & dark high school romance!! One click confidence!!"--LV's Bookshelf. ★★★★


"Let me start off by saying this book is absolutely fantastic! I loved every single part of it, I call dibs on Judas Barron, his dark mysterious demeanor, a**holish alpha ways, he's a mirage of all things deliciously dark."--DLS Book Club ★★★★

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0846T3BKV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BB Books; 2nd edition (March 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 167 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 895 ratings

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Natalie Bennett

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Natalie Bennett crafts twisted tales of romantic horror and dark romance where the villain always gets the girl. When she's not immersed in her fictional worlds, you can find her cozied up with a book, indulging in a horror flick, or tending to her family and their beloved fur babies.

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging, with one describing it as a detailed twisted telling of a Romeo and Juliet story. They appreciate its dark tone, with one review noting how it dives directly into the darkness. Customers love the characters and find the book easy to read. They describe the content as twisted, and one customer mentions it's a fun read to get lost in.

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23 customers mention "Storyline"18 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer describing it as a detailed twisted telling of a Romeo and Juliet story.

"...doesn't make things cringy in the smut department, there's always twists and turns that you don't expect and her stories are so captivating...." Read more

"...The story line was good and the h didn’t get so sassy that she went overboard with being irrational or picking fights just for the sake of letting..." Read more

"...The story is on the shorter side but the plot doesn’t lose any substance. It dives directly into the darkness and keeps things a bit mysterious...." Read more

"...This is going to be an incredibly dark and twisted series, and I want to read each and every book." Read more

8 customers mention "Dark tone"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book, with one mentioning how it dives directly into the darkness, while another notes how it serves as a prequel for a new twisted series.

"...It dives directly into the darkness and keeps things a bit mysterious. I was on the edge of my seat a glutton for every twisted morsel...." Read more

"...This is going to be an incredibly dark and twisted series, and I want to read each and every book." Read more

"...She gets dark right and now she edits too. We’re on a roll here. Next?" Read more

"She's done it again! I looooove Natalie! Everything she writes is so dark and twisted and full of everything you didn't know you..." Read more

6 customers mention "Likability"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the alpha male Jude.

"...I loved all the secondary characters and I am really hoping we get more from them in the next book… Must Read!" Read more

"...cover art, to the incredibly hot sex scenes, to the dark characters was amazing!..." Read more

"...MC was likable, she wasn't naive to the H and his ways...." Read more

"...Great start for what seems to be a very exciting new series. Love the characters and now I have so many questions!" Read more

5 customers mention "Enjoyment"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a fun read that helps them get lost in the story, while another describes it as addictive.

"...But regardless, this was a fun read to get lost in for bit." Read more

"...That was fun. Second, black is the name of the game for dear Judas...." Read more

"I was so excited to read Lawless Kingdom. This was my first book by Natalie Bennett and it definitely will not be the last...." Read more

"...story is unique, takes several books to get to the meaning but entertaining." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written, with one customer noting it's a page-turner.

"Listen, Natalie knows how to write a book, I love that she doesn't make things cringy in the smut department, there's always twists and turns that..." Read more

"...Like big ups and downs. But, she’s improved. Word usage is better, grammar is better, editing is better and plots are better...." Read more

"...A bully and his prey and a bunch of twisted subplots. The writing is good...." Read more

"This was a unique read. It wasn’t as dark as I hoped and didn’t twist me up in my stomach wondering what was going to happen next...." Read more

5 customers mention "Twisted content"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's dark and twisted content, with one customer specifically mentioning the "twisted metal" theme.

"...as some of Natalie Bennett’s other books but it was still deliciously twisted with promises of something darker to come as Rhiannon and Jude’s story..." Read more

"...I looooove Natalie! Everything she writes is so dark and twisted and full of everything you didn't know you needed...." Read more

"...Dark, twisted, and depraved. My favorite combination and I can't wait for the continuation." Read more

"Twisted and addictive..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Kristin M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Judas mf Barron. That is all. 🫦
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
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    Listen, Natalie knows how to write a book, I love that she doesn't make things cringy in the smut department, there's always twists and turns that you don't expect and her stories are so captivating. I love this series with my whole heart, it's in my top 15 favorite reads ever. Judas is on another level, the way he speaks to Rhiannon is like poetry and Rhiannon is the best FMC not annoying at all which is nice. I rate the book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the smut 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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  • Avid reader 12
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 ish
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    Steam is a medium. Judas is good wish he was a bit darker. But love that he is firm. Rhia is ok, besides not freaking about dead bodies I feel she’s a bit weak for him. I love every book this woman writes and this is the first time I was a tiny bit disappointed. But it was was still a good read.
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  • john robert weaver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just the right amount
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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    I hate when these stories read too cliche to be taken the least bit serious; this book had just the right amount of everything. Just enough sass, drama, and possessiveness for it to be enjoyable. The story line was good and the h didn’t get so sassy that she went overboard with being irrational or picking fights just for the sake of letting everyone in the story know she is a “fighter”. Definitely gonna read the next one!
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  • Alyssa
    3.0 out of 5 stars bully romance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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    This is one of the milder dark bully romances that I’ve read. Though there is a warning that later on the play gets darker. I’m excited to see where this goes though! The storyline has amazing potential!

    I wanted a short & fast read to get me out of a book hang over, & this did the trick! I did feel like the plot & world building was lacking, and the ending was rushed. But regardless, this was a fun read to get lost in for bit.
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  • Morgen Frances
    5.0 out of 5 stars A dark adventure when two souls collide.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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    I enjoyed every single devious and delightful word. The story is on the shorter side but the plot doesn’t lose any substance. It dives directly into the darkness and keeps things a bit mysterious. I was on the edge of my seat a glutton for every twisted morsel. The characters are created with a darkness that begs to be freed. Their chemistry is instant and all consuming. The plot moves and never stops. I was pulled in from the first page and I never wanted it to end.
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  • PersephoneRoze
    4.0 out of 5 stars Morally black
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    First, I'm a fan of all the winks and the way little things give a nod to chess pieces and kingdoms of old. That was fun. Second, black is the name of the game for dear Judas. While we don't dive far enough into the plot and untangle the bigger picture in this book, it is set up really well, and I'm invested, fully intrigued to figure things out. Judas is morally black, but his fierce loyalty of Rhia, even though not fully explained, is unparalled and beautiful. I like our character development, and I'm looking forward to unraveling the mystery.
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  • SHAWNA JIMENEZ More.books.forever
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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    Okay can we talk about the raw and gritty chemistry Jude and Rhiannon have like hold onto your panties they are spicy together. Jude is complete obsessed with Rhiannon and honestly I couldn’t tell if it was love or hate or a bit of both but I was here for it. These two both have this darkness inside them that calls to one another and I really do think they are each others half that will make them whole. There is a whole lot of lies and secrets and I still have so many questions I need answered. I loved all the secondary characters and I am really hoping we get more from them in the next book… Must Read!
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  • Heather Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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    I absolutely loved this book! Everything from the stunning cover art, to the incredibly hot sex scenes, to the dark characters was amazing! It might not have been quite as dark and depraved as some of Natalie Bennett’s other books but it was still deliciously twisted with promises of something darker to come as Rhiannon and Jude’s story continues. I’ve always been a sucker for elite prep school stories so having that element combined with mafia and the disturbed characters I’ve come to love in Natalie’s stories drew me in and hooked me. I simply couldn’t put it down and can’t wait to see what’s next.
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  • Ange H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark & twisted
    Reviewed in Australia on October 4, 2021
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    I stumbled upon this in a readers group, and wasn't disappointed. It's contains themes readers with triggers should look into before diving in.
    However, those that love a possessive, murderous, alphahole who isn't shy with dirty talk, and a female lead who's finding herself, and realising she might belong in this world, will love this book. Heat level I would score 4/5 for me. Narration for audio, I'd give 4.5/5.
    For a short book, it really sucked me in. I look forward to reading book 2 & 3!
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  • Mimiorphee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice enough start.
    Reviewed in France on November 19, 2022
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    Lawless Kingdom is your average bully romance with a spike of gore, because, hey! That's the author's signature writing.
    It certainly wasn't my favorite NB's book but I know what she is capable of and I'll definitely be expecting her to deliver more substance in the other installments. More connection, more suspense, more thrill.
    This is an enjoyable start, let's see where this is going next!
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  • Candace Mel
    5.0 out of 5 stars oh my…
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2022
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    This was some next level stuff! I’m here for all it! Blood, mayhem and dirty filthy getting down. I’m invested and can’t wait to see where this story goes.
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  • Anne Marie Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Judas is just .. yeah just read it 🤤
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2021
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    The characters are extremely well written. The story is deliciously dark and is not what you expect.

    Judas is everything you want in your fictional evil loveable character. He's dark, hot and downright dirty, the possessiveness he has for Rhia is something I love about obsessive characters. The controlling and threatening tone he has is just hot. I love all this because I know it's just a story and not real life..

    Rhia is your typical girl who sees and does things she shouldn't which has consequences years later.. once Judas lays eyes on her, he knows he has to have her.. Rhia knows all to well what Judas Barron wants he gets, even if that means getting rid of the competition..

    I can't wait for book 2 this story gripped me from the get go and left me wanting more...
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  • Nicky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars ⭐️
    Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2020
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    Where do I start?
    I was in a book funk and saw this book as a recommendation. Honestly didn’t think anything of it, I’ve had my hopes built up and lost interest in them so fast but not with this book. This was the first book from this author that I’ve read and I can tell you right now that it will not be last. I feed right into it! Devoured ever word. I can’t wait for the next instalment and better yet who else wants to know about Mr Knight ? I’m so excited to have yet another author to absorb because that’s exactly what I’m going to do absorb absolutely every word I can find 😏 bring on the next one !!!!!
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