A past relationship between two people is reignited under the guise of a fake romance that soon becomes all too real in this sizzling contemporary tale. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Cruel King by K.A. Linde, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this seventh installment in the Cruel series to your bookshelf!
A new stand-alone fake relationship romance set in the glitz and glamour of the Cruel world from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde...
The most eligible bachelor in New York City just asked me to be his fake fiancé.Gavin King is six and a half feet of delectable billionaire with a devil’s smile that says he knows exactly what he’s going to do to me later. Because he has.
Three years ago, I caught him in the shower and promptly fell into his bed. But neither of us were relationship material. Not to mention I’d just broken up with his best friend.
Now, I’m back in the city and he has a plan: Go to his cousin’s wedding. Convince his family that he’s not an eternal bachelor. Post a huge elaborate break up later.
With those big puppy dog eyes begging me to agree, claiming I’m the only one who can pull it off, I say yes. What could go wrong? Other than pulling it off so successfully that the line between real and fake blurs.
When my family flips the whole script, I can’t see a way out. And I’m starting to wonder if I even want one.
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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
Gavin and Whitley are combustible from the very first moment readers see these two again. They've been in each other's lives for a long time, dancing around feelings that are blatantly obvious to us, but feelings they're fighting against as neither thinks they're relationship material. Bumping into each other again though hits a light switch on for Gavin and has him doing all he can to claim Whitley once and for all...starting a fake relationship with her that soon becomes all too real.
Gavin King's a delicious hero, one who's loved Whitley from afar for a long time but who held back because she was once engaged to his friend. She calls to him on every level and in every way though, so holding back is no longer an option for him. Throughout their fake relationship Gavin's sweet and caring, supporting Whitley through every up and down. He loves her exactly as she is, never wanting her to conform to anyone else's image in a sensual connection that just keeps building and careening towards the truth. Whitley Bowen's a successful plastic surgeon capable of crafting the perfect outer package, but when it comes to herself, she carries some self-doubts. Three years ago she and Gavin made an emotional connection that scared her into running away from him, but this time around there's no running. When a fake relationship takes an unexpected turn, these two will need to address all the truths, secrets, and lies that have kept them apart. While they work through their feelings, their families plan for a wedding amidst a health scare and other twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Through it all I found Whitley an amazing heroine, an immensely appealing woman who wears clothes like armor. She's bold and brash, shows the world a take no prisoners attitude, but below that tough exterior is a vulnerable side that makes her even more endearing to readers. They gave each other exactly what the other needed in a beautifully balanced romance that was sweet and seductive, a pairing teeming with heart and soul.
Alongside this unforgettable main couple was a large cast of friends and families, pushing this couple towards HEA through a rollercoaster ride of emotions. These characters are ones we've seen before (which gives readers an update on their lives) while setting up new pairings that have me excited for the next installment in this series. While this book can be read on its own I definitely recommend reading the prequel, Cruel Kiss, which sets these two on their journey to HEA. It was sweet and sensual, leaving me captivated and reveling in the temptation these two present!
My rating for this is an A-
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.
She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies. Visit her online at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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