In this installment, we finally focus on Oliver Von Bismarck, a character we've grown to know in the previous books. And guess what? The love story isn’t just a rehash of what we expected with Frankie—oh no, there's a twist! 🎉 While Frankie plays a crucial role in Ollie’s life, the story dives deeper into his complicated past with Briar Rose, his high school sweetheart, who he lost over a decade ago. 🌹💔

The pet name the authors chose for Briar, “Cuddle Bug”, is adorable and definitely a step up from previous ones! 😂 As the plot unfolds, we learn about the heartbreak that led them apart and the circumstances of their reconnection when fate intervenes. Just as they meet again, an accident leaves Briar with amnesia—she remembers only her past with Ollie and thinks they are still in love! 😳💞

What struck me most about this book is how much deeper it goes than I anticipated. It’s not just about the romance—it's about healing, regrets, and the complexity of love. As Briar grapples with her feelings, we get to see Oliver’s vulnerable side. He is damaged and hurting but is also determined to reclaim his life. This exploration of human emotion is where the authors truly shine! ✨

Performance Highlights 🎧 The narration by Christian Fox and Andi Arndt added layers to the characters’ emotions—making the experience far more immersive. Their ability to convey feelings and tension brought Ollie and Briar's story to life in a way that reading alone couldn’t. 🎙️🎶

Final Thoughts 💭 My Dark Prince stands out as a captivating love story filled with twists, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters. 🌟 If you loved the first two books in the series or enjoy a complex and poignant romance, don’t miss this one. Here's hoping to see more from Frankie in future tales! 🤞❤️

Recommended for: Fans of contemporary romance, emotional journeys, and those who love an engaging audiobook experience! 🎧💕

Spicy Sleeping Beauty retelling? Yes freaking please! *grabby hands* The spice? 5 stars. The story? 5 stars. The audio? 5 stars. Wheww what a book!

Book review:
My Dark Prince👑
By Parker S. Huntington & L.J. Shen🖤

Review✨

I'm shocked that I don't see more of this series on Bookstagram because it's so amazing. I was genuinely cheering them on through every disagreement and setback because it was such a fantastic second chance romance. My favorite portions were the flashbacks to when they initially fell in love. I genuinely thought they were meant to be together because of how profound their love story is. There were several romantic moments, hilarious parts, and intriguing secrets woven throughout this book. I really enjoyed reading this.

Childhood sweethearts💕
Sweet & spicy 🥵
Enemies to lovers🔥
Secrets & lies🤫

4.5 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Audio review: I absolutely loved the narration and thought they would did a fantastic job.

Awww I didn't expect Ollie to be so cute. The big bad boy getting brought to his knees by his sleeping beauty was so great to watch. Weirdly, this one probably should have been considered the darkest romance in the entire series but it gave me a lot of warm and fuzzy feelings. I docked a star because miscommunication tropes are my least favorite trope, but Ollie more than made up for it with his tenacity. The pool party scene? Chef's kiss.

I adored this audio copy the narrators knocked this out of the park! I need to listen to anything Christian Fox narrates now. Thanks so much to NetGalley for a copy of this audio!

My Dark Prince is the 3rd book in the Dark Prince Road series. This book is about Oliver and Briar and is told from both of their points of view.

Oliver and Briar are childhood friends that develop into more feelings for each other. Something happens and now it's years later and Briar despises Oliver.

When something happens to Briar and she has a concussion she believes she is marrying Oliver and ends up moving in with him. She can tell something isn't quite right.

As the story goes on we see what happened to tear them apart many years ago, and how they both have personal battles they are dealing with now.

Will Briar and Oliver get their happy ending after everything they have been through?

I really hope this isn't the last book in the series because I need Sebastian's story!

I loved this story so much! Let me start by saying, I read My Dark Romeo 2 years ago, but didn’t read My Dark Desire. I’m not sure why, but Zach never really interested me. When I got this ALC I was not expecting much. It was long, and I wasn’t connected to the characters anymore. BUT goodness, it was so good. SO much happened in this story and I truly didn’t know what else they could have thrown in there, but it all worked!

I loved the past present timeline showing how in love they were in their childhood, and the fallout that happened after. I don’t usually love the miscommunication trope but, Oliver and Briar circumstance made it feel real. And that amnesia storyline was so well done and believable!

AND the narrators were perfect. Christian Fox as Oliver and Andi Ardnt did such a great job, and their voices for the characters so well. I LOVED Christian Fox and U’ll now be listening to anything he narrates.

Thank you Dreamscape Media, Netgally, Parker S Huntington, and LJ Shen for this ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Fairytale retellings are always so hit or miss but this one was definitely a hit! Briar Rose and Oliver's relationship was so good. I love the way they both tried to fight the inevitable, but fate had other plans. When Briar ended up with amnesia, Oliver was given the chance to take care of her until her memories came back. But, what he didn't realize was how hard it was going to be! Briar is not some damsel in destress, and she is quick to put pieces back together. Quicker than even he realized. Not only did I enjoy the banter between Briar and Oliver, I also enjoyed the connection to the other characters in the series and the way she really put her parents in their place!

Thank you, Netgalley, for my ALC! This book was hilarious! Oliver was absolutely perfect, and I loved getting to find out his true nature, and he had a million swoon worthy moments! This book is looooong, but so many pieces click together, and I just adored these two so much!!! Somehow, Oliver had become book husband material!

Thank you so much Dreamscape Media for the ALC, it is much appreciated.

I wish I could say I enjoyed this overall. I found the whole plot of this series super intriguing, and am a sucker for retellings, but this just fell flat for me. I did love the narration though!

WOW!!!! This had me HOOKED! The narration was wonderful. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this audiobook.

I found the concept of the plot intriguing, as it revolved around themes of amnesia and second chances. These elements instantly piqued my interest, promising a storyline filled with mystery and opportunities for redemption. The backstory and characters were straightforward and easy to grasp, which made the initial setup quite seamless. However, I couldn't help but feel that the characters lacked depth and vivacity, coming across as somewhat dull and one-dimensional.

One of the highlights for me was the narrators. I appreciated the decision to have dual narrators, with both a male and a female voice, which allowed me to experience the story from two different perspectives. This added a layer of richness to the narrative, as the distinct voices helped to convey the characters' thoughts and emotions more effectively.

Despite these positives, I found the overall execution of the plot to be lacking in excitement. While the foundation was solid, the storyline seemed to falter, and I struggled to stay engaged. There were moments when I felt disconnected from the narrative, as it failed to evoke strong emotions or maintain a compelling pace.

In conclusion, while the book had an interesting premise and excellent narrators, it ultimately fell short in delivering a captivating and immersive experience. The characters and plot execution left much to be desired, making it a somewhat underwhelming read for me.

Loving this Dark Prince series from one of my favorite authors, Parker S. Huntington and her co-writer LJ Shen- and especially GOBBLING it up on audio. Like the others before, this is a dark romance with lots of drama and angst but so much chemistry and heat. A Sleeping Beauty retelling with quite a few twists, it's full of that friends-to-lovers longing paired with that now enemies heartache and tension. It's a page turner as you see these two in past and present, hoping for them to finally find a path forward. The chemistry is great as always, and so the dynamic between our leading characters is so immersive and mesmerizing. At times I found myself wanting to dig even deeper into these characters, but I did feel their connection intensely.

The audio is really well done - Andi Arndt is always a favorite and bring so much emotional range to every role. And Christian Fox was jus delicious here. He brings just the right alpha grit but also some emotional complexity here in this performance, I found myself melting for him completely. The audio performance itself is an easy 5 star.

🖤Dark Romance
💍Fake Engagement
🖤Friends To Enemies To Lovers
💍Fake Engagement
🖤Second Chance
💍Billionaire
🖤Amnesia
💍Sleeping Beauty Retelling with Some Beauty and the Beast vibes too
🖤First Love/Always Been You
💍Man Obsessed/He Falls First
🖤Dual Timeline/ Flashbacks
💍OH NO! Only One Bed!
🖤Forced Proximity

I didn't have any skin in the game with this series. This was my first exposure and it was underwhelming. I do feel like the MMC has some personality inconsistencies. I understand they're trying to portray him a certain way but I feel like his inner voice at the beginning of the book flipped so fast. It just didn't feel like a natural progression. It was too fast from the "never get married" playboy to the "available if you want to" bachelor.. I also didn't feel connected to the couple. It's a good idea and a fine read but not nearly as good as the blurb for me.

Thank you to the authors and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook ARC. I attest that I am leaving my review honestly and voluntarily.

This lovey romcom is infused with neverneding FUN! Just a word of caution: you WILL BE thoroughly ENTERTAINED the entire ride!

I was waiting so much for this story with one of my all-time favorite tropes( amnesia) and I must say the authors really went to town with it!!!! I loved the way the amnesia trope was played out! The authors genuinely had fun with it! And so did we!!! It was wonderfully cute, fun and very endearing. It’s very rare that someone can do that trope great! And they didn’t stop there! They just kept going!!! I loved that! The progression of how they unraveled that trope was absolutely fabulous and so FUN❤️ just when I thought they were done, they just kept taking it to a whole another level!!!!

The story is filled with ENDEARING moments that are built in the author’s true spectacular fashion - full of magic and precision. Ones where a simple conversation suddenly brings out something so real and UNEXPECTEDLY HUMAN! A signature move I always fall for so eagerly❤️

Not often do you find a book where the secondary characters shine so brightly! One of them is my absolute favorite in the book!

The PLOT TWIST was absolutely FABULOUSLY done! They got me! And that always leaves me Cheshire-cat satisfied!!!! The plot twist at the end was really cute also!!!❤️ I love when all threads are tied up neatly at the end❤️ and seriously cheers to that character who always saves the day!

My Dark Prince by Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen was a dark and alluring romance that captivated my attention from start to finish. I found myself in a whirlwind of emotions with Briar and Oliver’s “sleeping beauty” like romance. Every twist and turn had me fully invested in their romance, and I longed for these two to speak their truths, and overcome their pasts so they could finally find their long-awaited HEA.

Andi Arndt and Christain Fox perform this audiobook in dual narration. I love this narrator pairing! These two both fully embodied their characters from start to finish. Andi’s soft, soothing tone captured Briar’s feisty and vulnerable sides as she discovered uncovered truths about her past. Christian’s performance of Oliver had me smiling and blushing encompassing his quick wit and dirty talk perfectly. Plus, both narrators created just the right amount of longing and tension between Briar and Oliver that was fifteen years in the making.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, and look forward to more from both authors!

This was a 10/10 I loved the audio just as much as the book. Ollie and Briar are vibes, totally recommend if you love retellings.

A decent example of the lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers trope, My Dark Prince tells a relatable tale of people making mistakes, starting a new life and then running back into each other when it is least convenient.

3.5 Stars! I listened to the audiobook & this is only the second time I’ve listened to an audiobook. Not my favorite way of reading a book. With nothing to focus on visually, I kept falling asleep while listening! Anyway, this is the 3rd book in the ‘Dark Prince Road’ series and can be read as a standalone. This is the first book I’ve read from the series. A few inconsistencies that left me confused while listening. The main characters are Oliver & Briar & both were pretty likable, at least most of the time. They don’t communicate enough & make dumb choices at times. Glad they eventually get the HEA ending. Every time the narrater said ‘Oli V.B.’ when reading his text messages, I was hearing ‘I’ll leave you be.’ & I was a bit confused until I finally figured it out! All in all, it’s a good book. I hope the brother gets a book too! I felt so bad for Sebastian. I have a lot of scars myself from when I had childhood cancer but at least most of my scars are covered by clothes.
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

An interesting spin on Sleeping Beauty, but it was a little slow to provide enough background on the characters to invest in their relationship. The friendships in the story are more compelling than the main relationship.

However, I did also get to listen to the audio and found both narrators to be fantastic and to add a lot to the story!

This is not what I was expecting for Ollie's story but it was still a good read just the same.

Ollie has been in love with Briar for what seems to be forever. He was her safe place when growing up and his best friend that grew into more. Tragic events occurred in Ollie's family that tore them apart that he did not tell her about - he just left her cold turkey. 15 years later the pair are unexpectedly reunited in a random meet up that turned into an accident and then forced proximity.

Briar, the after thought of her parents loved Ollie for as long as she could remember. He was her savior until he abandoned her without explanation. She reunites with him only to then have an accident and get amnesia. She recovers at Ollie's house but knows that everything is not what she has been told it is until she starts to remember on her own. As she begins remembering she learns Ollie's secret - the tragedy of what happened to his brother Seb and the sacrifice that he made for his brother. As she heals she also regains her strength and stand up for what she wants in life but does not want to sacrifice herself for a possible forever with Ollie. Can this pair get an HEA??

This book was a little on the long side but with the switching between past and present helped the story. I will admit that this is not the story that I thought would be Ollie's story but it fits just the same and hopefully opens us up for possibly Frankie or Seb's story for either of them to get an HEA. Briar and Ollie's story where long was well written and worked for this pair. I loved the return of the characters from the previous books in the series and there were some LOL moments especially with Dallas. The chemistry between Ollie and Briar was off the charts and these characters were well written as well. Ollie turned out to be the opposite of what had been portrayed as in previous books of the series. Where this can be read as a standalone book, I would read the other books of the series so that one understands the dynamics between Ollie's friends as characters.

Overall, while this was a little bit of a long read it was still a good read that I enjoyed just the same. I would recommend this book to others.