The Fearless King

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Pub Date 05 Feb 2019 | Archive Date 02 Mar 2019

Description

Journey King is an expert at managing the family business. But when her father returns to Houston hell-bent on making a play for the company, Journey will do anything to stop him, even if that means going to Frank Evans for help. Frank deals in information, the dirtier the better. Rugged and rock solid, he's by far her best ally -- and also the most dangerous.

Frank knows better than to get tangled up with the Kings. But something about Journey's rare vulnerability drags him deep into enemy territory... and into her darkest past. Pretending to be her boyfriend may be necessary for their plan to work, but Frank soon finds helping Journey is much more than just another job - and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Journey King is an expert at managing the family business. But when her father returns to Houston hell-bent on making a play for the company, Journey will do anything to stop him, even if that means...


Advance Praise

"There’s nothing typical about this damsel/knight romance, and watching Journey learn to trust herself and Frank choose to let down his guard when each has so much at stake is deeply satisfying." - Publishers Weekly

"There’s nothing typical about this damsel/knight romance, and watching Journey learn to trust herself and Frank choose to let down his guard when each has so much at stake is deeply satisfying." - ...


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ISBN 9781455597123
PRICE $7.99 (USD)
PAGES 368

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I received The Fearless King from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to start my new year’s reading off with a bang, and after two sweet romances without any sex, I was ready for some scorching romance. The Fearless King did not disappoint.

The Fearless King is the second book in the King series by Robert. I had not read book one prior to reading this book, but The Fearless King works as a stand-alone. Having finished it, I did go back and buy book one because I want to read the story that informed this one.

Journey King is the COO of Kingdom Corp, a family business. Her mother was forced out of town (this is the story in book 1) but she and her older brother have taken over the company. Things are going along well…until her father returns to town, hell bent on taking over the company. As it turns out, their father’s family had given their mother the cash to start Kingdom Corp and are now the main shareholders.

But it’s so much worse than her father coming back into her life at work. He abused her and her siblings as children, and he’s playing the same psychological games, and Journey feels like everything is slipping away. So she turns to the only person who might be able help.

Frank Evans is not Journey’s friend. He helped run her mother out of town. He won’t sell her real estate she wants. He’s ruthless, and trusting him with her secrets and asking him to help her oust her father is possibly a step too far, but he’s her last resort.

Frank knows that he shouldn’t care about Journey. Shouldn’t want her. But, against his better judgment, he does. When he agrees to help her, his condition is that they pretend to have a relationship so he can get closer to her family and her company. Things turn real very quickly when her father makes it clear that he’ll take the company–at any price.

I read the first two chapters, turned to my spouse, and said “now that’s how you start a book!” I was sucked in until the next thing I knew, it was four a.m.!

Journey is well written, both in her moments of strength and her moments of terror. She is vulnerable, sassy, strong, and even when her demons are riding her, she is compelling. Frank is more of an enigma, but his jagged pieces fit Journey’s. You see the struggle within him to From the moment he summons her to his office in the nightclub to the first bout of oral sex to the incredibly suspenseful ending, you don’t just want them to be together, you need it.

The sex is scorching. Incredibly satisfying, captures the mood and tone perfectly, as well as capturing the personalities involved.

I liked that it is an interracial romance, and that race was actually discussed. People harass Journey over her relationship with Frank on a number of levels, but race is absolutely one of them. For his part, Frank is also pragmatic and realistic about his skin color and the impact that has on him being one of the richest developers in Houston. The racial dynamics were also well done–there’s no fetishizing skin tone, but you don’t forget it either.

My only real complaint is that the fake relationship (one of my top three favorite tropes) doesn’t really go anywhere. It never really gains enough steam, or has enough emphasis on it in the way I usually see the trope done. I would call this erotic romance, or maybe suspenseful romance, but I wouldn’t immediately think of it and go “oh, yeah, a fake relationship book.” But this is a minor complaint–for all that it was a big part of why I chose it on Netgalley, I was happy enough with the story that I don’t care that the fake relationship was such a minor component.

4.5 stars, which I’ll round to 5 when reviewing.

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This book has all the elements of a great romance book that I've come to expect from this author. If you've read any of her other works, you know that there is usually a bit of suspense intertwined in the storyline. I've noticed some reviews say they tried to read this as a stand alone- I wouldn't recommend that. This is the second in a series, and while each duo has their own story to tell, the background information just builds on the developments and makes it a fuller journey (no pun intended) for the readers. In fact, go back and read her O'Malley series if you haven't already. I haven't had a customer yet who didn't enjoy the books when I've recommended them, and have a wait list for all upcoming books including this one. I have no doubt they will love this just as much.

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YOU GUYS!!! THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING!! I loved Samara and Beck in book one but honestly knew that Journey and Frank were going to own me. And frankly (no pun intended) - that's exactly what they did. I loved them so hard as this book legit came out of nowhere for me. In full transparency, it's obvious that bloggers read alot of books, right? Sometimes more than we physically should (as sleep deprivation is a real  thing.) But honestly, The Fearless King is one of the few books I can think of that had me making deals with myself "for just one more chapter" and then grudgingly crashing at two am to only start reading again five hours later. This book was OUTSTANDING. I legit died for Frank and Journey. Their chemistry, passion and connection between them lit my kindle on FIRE!!!!

While this is the second book in the King series, it is a standalone, but, in my opinion, best enjoyed after reading the first book. When Journey King needs protection from her father and his dangerous mission to take over her family business, she turns to Frank Evans, a dangerous and ruthless businessman who deals in secrets and lies. But when lines get crossed and emotions erupt, their fake relationship turns into something very very real.

I absolutely LOVED this story! It pushed all my swoony buttons and had everything I love in a story. Sassy heroine, uber protective alpha and scorching intensity and attraction between our couple. The storyline was so consuming and addicting and I never wanted it to end. I love how the author was able to showcase Frank's protectiveness and the idea that it was ok for Journey to be a little bit damaged and bruised. Her strength was inherent in her drive to succeed and pick herself up. GAH!! I absolutely FLOVED this story, couple and would read about them forever if I could. I seriously will read anything Katee Robert writes and I can't wait for more!! Bravo!!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Forever for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula

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