Gina L. Maxwell

Happy queen, happy peen
kinky chaos

Caiden Verran is about as sensitive as sandpaper. He's broody, prickly around the edges, and is as closed off as a steel door, but when Bryn Meara enters his hotel, everything changes.

The Dark King is a luscious page turner about the Dark Fae King in modern-day Las Vegas, it's the perfect mix of contemporary fantasy and I absolutely devoured it. There are dual POVs from both Caiden and Bryn, I was partial to Caiden's chapters as Bryn took a bit to grow on show more me.

There is a really great story here, which isn't necessarily the case when an erotica tag is thrown on a book. As someone who doesn't typically gravitate toward the Billionaire, BDSM-themed books, I was pleasantly surprised with how everything played out. There's a great amount of backstory tied in and I felt really captured by the plot. A few good plot twists and the whole story was quite satisfying. I will definitely be rereading this one and look forward to the next in the series!

I highly recommend reading this book if you love...
Dom/Sub spice!
Billionaire romances
Accidental marriages
Fated mates

HUGE thank you to Entangled Publishing (Amara) for the ARC to read and honestly review. show less

More than five stars!

So, I loved The Dark King, but this book...this book blew me away! Like the first book, The Rebel King is a spicy paranormal romance with D/s themes. Whips...whew! Tiernan is my new book boyfriend, kthanks.

Tiernan and Fiona are written perfectly. Compared to Bryn in The Dark King, Fiona was much easier to connect to right away. She's a snarky, but vulnerable badass.
Her and Tiernan have an already established connection going into the story and I appreciated that shift show more from the fated mates trope. I'd say this lingers more in Forbidden Romance territory.
Their vulnerability becomes really apparent on page, making you able to connect to them easier. I could feel the struggle Tiernan had with the mistake he made in his past and I would've loved to have seen more written about that time in his life.
"Tiernan might come off as being no deeper than a puddle, but you know he's not as shallow as that."
Omg, and Robert! Tiernan's human best friend...I love him so, so much! The absolute best side character.

This being the second book in a series, I HIGHLY recommend reading The Dark King first, even if they are technically standalone books, as I feel like there are a ton of spoilers for the first book and you don't want to miss out on Caiden's book ;)

The Rebel King showed us deeper into the Deviant Kings world, allowing us to meet more of the others. With that little peek into Finnian's story at the end, I am salivating for the next book! December cannot come soon enough.

HUGE thank you to Entangled Publishing (AMARA) for the e-ARC to read, enjoy, and honestly review! show less

In the scorching sequel of The Deviant King series, Tiernan, the charismatic playboy prince on the cusp of becoming the fae king, reluctantly inherits the throne following his brother's assassination attempt. Amidst political intrigue and a thrilling murder mystery, Tiernan's clandestine romance with the stunning half-fae maid, Fiona, intensifies, leaving them grappling with their desires. Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas, the book seamlessly weaves together paranormal romance, show more political drama, and steamy scenes while the Verran family's dark allure captivates readers. Tiernan's bad-boy charm and sharp wit make him utterly swoon-worthy. The book also tastefully explores BDSM elements; the witty banter between the characters adds a fun touch. This series is a must-read if you crave a mix of supernatural romance and thrilling Vegas adventures. Counting down the days for book three's December release! show less

I received an advanced copy of this book from Patricia D. Eddy, whose contribution "Her Mafioso's Honor" is about midway through the book, for review. I started with her story, and am slowly making my way through the rest.

I love anthologies like this, especially romance-laden ones, as they give a ton of heat in bite-sized stories that don't have the same kind of pressure to commit as a full-length novel or series (though, who are we kidding - most of these stories are going to send you show more searching for the full catalogues of the authors within).

"Her Mafioso's Honor" serves up the kind of characters you can't help but want to see more of. Evelyn and Damian are both driven by a sense of duty and pride, though stemming from wildly different circumstances, and clash together when Evelyn finds herself over her head. Cue the steam, swoon and that longing to see a so-called "bad boy" take names and save the day. I'm thrilled that we may see more of these characters developed in the year ahead.

Following Eddy's story was "So Much More" by Reina Torres. Somehow the author managed to create that delicate sense of hesitation and slow burn within just a few chapters. The shared history and pining between the two characters made the heat in the story that much more satisfying, and I'd happily read about the hinted back story in a full-length novel.

As I continue through the other stories, I will try to update my review, however, considering this anthology is literally free across all major retailers, I'd highly recommend diving in. With so many stories to choose from, there's bound to be one that draws you in and provides that perfect evening escape. show less