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Ruthless Knight: A Standalone Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Royal Hearts Academy Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Ashley Jade (Author), A. Jade (Author), Ellie McLove (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Welcome to their kingdom.

Cole Covington is the most popular heartbreaker at school.
Every guy wants to be him and every girl wants to screw him.
Except me.
His devastatingly good looks, golden arm, and flirty smiles don't do it for me anymore...because I know what's lurking underneath the star quarterback's gorgeous armor.

At least I thought I did.

Sometimes the most beautiful people...hide the ugliest truths.
And sometimes the only way to save someone...
is to walk beside them through hell.

Sawyer Church is the bible-thumping nerd of Royal Hearts Academy.
Girls pick on her and guys don't notice her.
Except me.
Sweet, curvy, and sarcastic, she's impossible to ignore.
No matter how much I try.
Everyone at school has her pegged as the chubby, Jesus loving geek, but unlike them—Sawyer's real and never pretends to be someone she's not.

Until I ask her to be my fake girlfriend.

Sometimes the most beautiful souls...hide the greatest pain.
And sometimes the only way to save someone...
is to fight for them.


This is book 2 in the Royal Hearts Academy series. Please note: Although this is Cole and Sawyer's book, so it's a standalone.
WARNING: Royal Hearts Academy is a New Adult/High School series of standalones filled with drama, a touch of angst, and boys who are bad to the bone. The characters are flawed. If you're looking for a safe, sweet romance with nice heroes and heroines who are perfect all the time, this series is NOT for you.
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I cried not once, or twice, but THREE times in this dark emotional romance.
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I cried not once, or twice, but THREE times in this dark emotional romance.
This story follows Cole (Jaces younger brother from the first novel Cruel Prince), a handsome jock who has had an emotional upbringing of not only losing his mum at a young age - but also losing his twin brother to suicide.Cole then meets Sawyer. A Christian “curvy” girl, who is constantly bullied and teased by the “popular kids” for not being model skinny.Cole automatically looks up to Sawyer and not only think she’s beautiful inside and out, but also sees her as an inspiration to someone he would love to be.Cole then has the chance to get to know Sawyer closer when a bet is placed that he can keep her for 6 months as his girlfriend including taking her virginity. Sawyer overhears the bet and refuses to take place. Until Cole makes her a deal back to act like their “fake dating”, he will donate $10,000 to her church.What they both don’t plan on happening - is both of them falling for each other in the process. If only it was as simple as them being able to work in a real relationship, but nightmares from their past and current come to haunt them and put extra emotional pressure on each other. Causing scenes that make you cry and truly connect with each character.As mentioned, this book does include very emotional scenes including suicide, drug addiction and eating disorders. Please read with caution and definitely recommended for R18+ readers only.All in all, I give it 4.5 Stars. I haven’t felt an emotional pull towards a novel like that in quite some time. Read on Kindle Unlimited.
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Rj Rimando
5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed in Australia on 3 February 2023
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Wow!!!! I loved sawyer and colton's story. I am speechless. The words, their smart ass banter, you really delivered here Ashley. Ive read a lot of your books and yes, they all deliver. 👌👌👌
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4.0 out of 5 stars New tome author
Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2020
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I enjoyed this new to me read. Plenty of bully in this bully romance but also plenty of very real issues and high school angst.
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Nicky
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on 17 June 2020
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This book has been sitting in my kindle waiting for me to read since it first dropped on Amazon. I expected it to be less than the first book (Jace + Dylan’s) but it wasn’t . I can’t believe I left it so long I was an emotional reck ! I can’t believe Ashley pulling my heart strings like that and it’s so hard for me to get emotionally invested in a book where I actually have to step back a moment to contain myself . This series is going to kill me it’s so good !

Five stars 🌟
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Sim H
5.0 out of 5 stars 🤩 wowow!
Reviewed in Australia on 7 March 2020
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Oh man! Sawyer and Cole were amazing! I loved their individual character developments and how both found a way to support and love each other when they didn’t know how to do it for themselves. I loved their chemistry and banter. Heartbreakingly amazing read! This story just goes to show the different forms of bullying in society and how it can affect an individuals mental, emotional and physical state. Everyone is fighting their own battles. This is why it’s important to always be kind and considerate. You never know what a person is really going through until you walk a mile in their shoes.
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Siobhan
4.0 out of 5 stars An addictive read full of heartache, angst and drama!
Reviewed in Australia on 28 January 2020
Royal Hearts Academy is a series of standalone books filled with drama, angst, undeniable chemistry and flawed bad boys. Ruthless Knight is book 2 after Cruel Prince. It is not necessary to read Cruel Prince first but it does give you a better understanding of the characters and family dynamics if you do.

Cole and Sawyer could not be more different. Cole is the cocky, popular jock and Sawyer is the nerdy bible thumping good girl who is constantly the target of bullies, even Cole at times. They are both broken and have issues they are dealing with that no 17/18 year old should have to deal with, but the attraction between them is clear and I love the way they slowly come together.

Nothing about this story is rushed and you really get drawn in to their world. The characters are all well developed and even Bianca, a.k.a "baby satan", is somehow likeable 😂

I love the overall message in this story of accepting and loving yourself as you are. Something both of these characters desperately need to learn. It is full of relevant and relatable topics that will hit home with a lot of readers.

The Royal Academy series is seriously addictive and I cannot wait for Bianca's story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Holly molly - what a read!
Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2022
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I loved the ups and downs and emotional turmoil of this story. You learn more about the characters of each family and it touches on some pretty heavy topics that a lot of people go through and subtly shows ways to handle it. A fantastic read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on 26 February 2020
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I have never highlighted so much book in my life.

This book was amazing. I loved it from beginning to end.

Coles traumatic past collided with his future in the most heart wrenching of ways. Sawyer was every thing he needed In his life for him to start living again.

I love the Covingtons and I cant wait for Biancas story, I feel like it's going to wreck me more than Coles.
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Soobee
5.0 out of 5 stars SPECTACULAR!!
Reviewed in Australia on 23 January 2020
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This book is not the kind of book people should read, but the kind of book people NEED to read.

It broke me once, twice, three times, and just when I thought that was the end... It did it again, before piecing me back together.

Cole and Sawyer will forever be my favourites. You really do feel for them and experience it all with them in the most intense way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars another spellbinding installment in the series
Reviewed in the United States on 29 February 2024
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Cole Covington, the epitome of the popular heartbreaker, takes center stage in this electrifying romance. With his devastating good looks and charming demeanor, Cole seems to have it all. But beneath the surface lies a darkness that only a few can see. Enter Sawyer Church, the bible-thumping nerd who captures Cole's attention in unexpected ways. Sweet, sarcastic, and unapologetically herself, Sawyer challenges Cole's perceptions and ignites a flame of passion that neither can ignore.

A. Jade expertly navigates the complexities of high school dynamics once again, infusing the narrative with drama, angst, and unbridled emotion. Cole and Sawyer's journey is a rollercoaster of emotions, as they confront their inner demons and navigate the tumultuous waters of young love.

Ruthless Knight’s exploration of themes such as pain, redemption, and the transformative power of love. Cole and Sawyer's relationship is far from perfect, but it's their imperfections that make them shine. A. Jade doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of their story, reminding readers that sometimes the most beautiful souls hide the greatest pain.

While Ruthless Knight can be read as a standalone, readers are encouraged to start with Cruel Prince for a better understanding of the family dynamic. The warning attached to the series is reiterated here: Royal Hearts Academy is not for the faint of heart. It's a series filled with flawed characters, intense drama, and boys who are truly ruthless.

Ruthless Knight is a gripping and emotional journey that will leave readers spellbound from beginning to end. Ashley Jade once again delivers a compelling narrative that will linger in the hearts of readers long after the final page.

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Rhanna Penalva
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless Knight Review
Reviewed in Brazil on 17 October 2022
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Ruthless Knight was one of the most moving books I've read this year. I cried practically the entire book, how much did I identify with several of the subjects covered in the narrative.

Ashley Jade's writing has evolved a lot, there is a huge difference in the way the words were placed in the first book, to the way they were worked in the second. Through Ashley's writing, the reader really connects with the characters and the narrative.

Ruthless Knight has 100 chapters plus an epilogue, but even with a large amount of chapters, Ashley managed to write a coherent, cohesive and fluid narrative, without it sounding repetitive.

Swayer is one of the strongest and most warrior characters I've ever seen. She went through so much, felt so many bad things, and still managed to turn around and started to love herself more, to value herself more. Ashley managed to develop and address the character's eating disorder very effectively and responsibly. In addition, the development and evolution of the character as a whole was beautiful.

Cole is a broken character on the inside, just like Swayer, but he shows his suffering in a different way. Cole is a strong character, but one that irritated me for much of the narrative. Despite this, he was a character that evolved a lot and had an extremely cohesive development, because when you finish reading, the reader understands all facets of Cole. He is extremely complex, and Ashley managed to get through that complexity very well.

Swayer and Cole's relationship was marked by a beautiful story, where two extremely broken people fall in love and become each other's rock. After the conflict between them passes, the two get involved in a way where one helps the other, where one raises a hand to the other. It was extremely beautiful to be able to follow every bit of their story.
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Delmyh
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! A roller coaster
Reviewed in Canada on 26 August 2021
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Omg this book was everything! Love ❤ this book. A must read book. I cried, laugh, and was angry. My emotions were everywhere. This author makes you feel. That's a great writer when you can feel all that from just reading. Fall inlove with these two. You feel for both and omg just love them.
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Sharon Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2024
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I've read this book 3 times & still can't get enough. One of the best gripping, soul breaking, heart-wrenching but belly laughing books.
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Paper Macho
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in India on 25 December 2023
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Written well and with so much heart and emotions. Soul mates find each other always, sometimes when you least expect it. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
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