I can’t be held accountable for the mistakes of my father, that wouldn’t be fair. But after his passing, demons of his past come to the surface to seek me out.
Nikolai King doesn’t care about what I think is right and wrong. Unfair, fair it’s all the same in his book. With only a few words, he’s taken away my everything and shaken it until all that floats around me are fiery ruins.
I loathe … ruins.
I loathe him. And I won’t be afraid to show it. While his sinister smirk may charm everyone else, I’m determined to hold my resolve. I see the way his eyes linger on me, like a lion licking his lips, that’ll be his downfall. I will use his greatest desires against him until he crumbles.
He will not break me down. He will not take away my fight. By the time he’s through with me, I’ll have him begging for my forgiveness.
I will not show weakness.
I will stand tall.
I will not show mercy.
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Raw, gritty and full of feelings. This book is sure to grab you in from the very start. Can’t wait to read more in this series.
This was my first read by this author and I will definitely say that I’m not disappointed! It was sooo good and so suspenseful! The ending had me in shock and questioning everything! Overall, excellent book!!!! Can’t wait to read the next one!
A stunningly slow burn leaving you wanting more!!!! Smashed clear out the park!
This is the first book I have ever read by Chelsea… Don’t you just love being able to add another author to your list of one click buys?!
Be Mine, King was a beautiful slow burn filled with heartbreak, unconventional love, hate, anger, angst, intrigue, and secrets. I was held captive from the very first chapter, to the dreaded last page that holds those words we readers loathe… The End. But like any remarkable author that creates magic with her words, I devoured Anastasia and Nikolai’s story in one sitting… and that ending was… *insert pout here*
Engrossed into the world that Chelsea has created would be an understatement. I love all the
characters…the good, the bad, and the ugly. They each bring something to the table that binds the book into something exceptional. And here is hoping that the rest of the family gets their own stories *batters eyelids* Pleeeease?!?!?!? Plus alpha males, mafia, dark romance… YESSSSS! I’m there! Talk about ticking all my boxes!
I can honestly say I loved this book, the characters, EVERYTHING! And can we just take a moment to also appreciate that book cover. Just as stunning as the story it holds within. I am now patiently waiting for the next instalment to see what sort of rollercoaster both author and characters have in store for me! Basically I’ll be getting the paperback to join my other pretties!!!
Be Mine, King by Chelsea McDonald is a mafia romance and is the first book in The Crown Duet Series. This is the first book of Chelsea’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. I cannot wait for the second book in the series Be My Queen to be released on June 30, 2020. I can’t wait to get more of Nikolai and Anastasia story. I would recommend this book if you like mafia romances or romantic suspense.
Be Mine, King….. holy moly Batman !! From page one this book had me !! I couldn’t even adult in life because I could not put this down !! Great new series !! Awesome first book!! I neeeeeeed the second book like yesterday !! This book really kept me guessing, and just when I thought it was going to be calm for a minute, nope !! I looked down and the book was almost at the end, but the story is no where near over !! Oh my heart !!
An intriguing read that kept me interested all the way through. I’m eager to know what happens next. The push and pull with Anastasia and Nikolai is very entertaining. A slow burn that leads to some sizzling steaminess. Overall a very enticing read that’ll keep you glued to the pages.
Usually I’m not a big fan of mafia books but this one did work for me. I enjoyed it very much and can’t wait for the next book.
Overall, I enjoyed Be Mine, King by Chelsea McDonald. I liked Anastasia’s spunk and tenacity as well as Nikolai’s unwavering need and desire for her. While this was a kidnapping romance set in the mafia world, it was fairly mild in terms of dark subject matter and the anti-hero was, for the most part, rather sweet to the heroine. They had good chemistry and the romance was well paced. I enjoyed family dynamics and the fact that this book showed a more normal cohesive family unit in a mafia world, which you don’t often see in books. In the end, I feel like this story, while enjoyable, didn’t quite give me the intensity and thrills that I would expect from this trope. However, I’m looking forward to book two and can’t wait to see how this story ends.
Nikolai and Anastasia, y’all!!! Omgosh!!!! These two are straight up FIRE!!!!! Saying I loved this book is NOT ENOUGH!!!! It was absolutely excellent!!!! Chelsea McDonald is a phenomenally talented author!!!! All I have to say is she better HURRY UP WITH THE NEXT BOOK!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!
Be Mine, King by Chelsea McDonald is the first in her new mafia romance series. Nikolai and Anastasia’s story is full of murder, kidnapping, mafia goodness, romance and steam. The moment Nikolai laid eyes on Anastasia he knew she was different, that she was meant to be his, even though she was only 16. Flash forward five years and he has the chance to finally make her his, but will everything work out as he planned? Anastasia does not take things laying down. She is stubborn and head strong. She is not going to give into Nikolai as easy as he thinks she is.
I absolutely loved the moments with his brothers even if one of them is a jerk. Family game night for me was a great part of the book. There are some very interesting parts of this book that get you hooked into wanting more. Chelsea did an amazing job with this storyline and getting you hooked on what was going on with Nikolai and Anastasia. Being the first mafia romance that she has written she did an amazing job with this one. The ending left me wanting more. I cant wait to read the next one to see what is going to happen with everyone involved. Will Anastasia finally give Nikolai everything that he wants? Will these two end up with a happy ever after? Interesting to find out. Highly recommend taking a chance on this one.
This book was SO MUCH MORE than I originally anticipated! It’s an intense journey from the very first page of the unexpected. I loved Anastasia and Nikolai for many different reasons but together they are electric and can set the world on fire. This book is full of ups and downs, twist and turns and a hate love relationship that will keep your mind reeling from start to finish. Can not wait for more!
My goodness what a story. This is my first story by Chelsea McDonald and you can call me impressed. This story of Anastasia and Nikolai has many twists and turns throughout it. It draws you in and doesn’t let go. Yes, it does end in a cliffhanger but boy is it good. It is extremely well written and the characters were stunningly developed. Their personalities are felt throughout the story. It packed full of drama, suspense, and mystery. It gives you little insight from time to time of the lives of Anastasia and Nikolai. They have fantastic personalities that add so much to the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Be Mine, King is book one in the crown duet. It is another awesome read by this author. I never wanted to put it down but I had to go to work. This is Anastasia and Nikolai’s story. I loved this book. The heroine also has my last name which this is the first time I have read a book with it. I also had a laugh cause her aunt’s name is Carol which is my mothers name so mum was Carol Exley until she married my first stepdad.
The moment Nikolai King laid eyes on Anastasia Exley he knew she was different, that she was meant to be his, even though she was only 16. Nikolai is the oldest of four brothers. He is the muscle of his family. I absolutely adored his brothers Zedd and Drex.
Anastasia is learning new things about her father that she had no idea and the more she finds out the more confused she gets. Can she really trust Nikolai or is he just like everyone else.
I can’t wait to read the next book Be My Queen. I hate the author as this book ends with a bottomless cliffhanger! No clues, only the anticipation of needing the next book.
I received an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily giving my honest review, and I plan to buy this book when it becomes available.
nastasia and Nikolai. Wow. This story starts off with a bang, and the secrets swirl throughout the book. Anastasia is the daughter of a bad man, but is living her best life on her own terms. A chance encounter with a stranger years ago and a tragic event, leads her life off onto another tangent. Anastasia and Nikolai both have secrets. The mystery of her past, her isolation growing up, Nikolai’s obsession, the King family, kept me riveted. There is so much push and pull between these characters. The story is a slow burn from both points of view. So much back and forth, the frustration, the need, the wishful thinking, made me crazy (yet I loved it). I loved and hated some of the side characters with a fiery passion. I cannot share more without spoiling the story. I’m left at the end of the story scratching my head and demanding answers! I need the next book like I need oxygen.
I received an Advanced Copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this so much I devoured it in one 4 hour sitting, I think I actually hung on every word and that ending!!! This author is an evil woman!!! (joke). As you might have guessed theres a bit of a cliffhanger to this book, which is the first part of a duet and what a start. Nikolai has you hanging of his every word from the second you meet him – talk, dark, hot, brooding, totally iresistable and so damn hot- he just draws you in from the first page. Anastasia is his perfect match I think, stubborn, fiesty and has been through some horrific things in her life. It did take me a while to warm up to her but maybe thats because I wanted Nikolai all to myself!!!
This is a fantastic start to this duet but has left me with so many questions I need part 2 right now!!! If you love a story with lots of twists and surprises and a hot alpha male then this is definately the book for you. A fabulous five star read!!!
I loved this book from the moment I started reading until the cliffhanger that left me on the edge of my seat waiting for book 2.
This is the 1st on a new duet from this talented author, and what an amazing start this is! Nikolai is the bad boy mafia boss who is the eldest of four brothers and is the muscle man, who has been obsessed with Anastasia from the moment he first saw her at 16. Ana has led a sheltered life due to her controlling father, until she end up getting kidnapped. This is a beautifully written story which is intriguing from the beginning to end, as well as having twists, family dynamics, humour, and love. I cannot wait to read the 2nd book in this duet, and I highly recommend for all readers.
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
I love a good mafia romance, and this book doesn’t disappoint, it’s got everything you need. Murder, kidnapping, romance Chelsea is one of my favourite authors so I’ll always advise people to buy her book’s, because she writes so well, and this book is no exception.
I’d definitely recommend this book, if I could give it more than a five star rating then I would
I LOVED this book!! I can not wait for Be Mine, Queen. Anastasia and Nikolai have a different start to there relationship. Nikolai kidnaps Anastasia the day of her dads funeral and tells her it’s because of what her dad owes his family.
“He paid you…to stay away from me.” His words made sense but not his reasoning.
Anastasia is learning new things about her father that she had no idea and the more she finds out the more confused she gets. Can she really trust Nikolai or is he just like everyone else. I loved every second of this book and I can not wait to read the next one!
I have received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
I love Be Mine, King! It’s exactly how I pictured a Mafia romance from Chelsea McDonald. McDonald took a chance righting a new trope and she nailed it!
I loved Nickolai King from the very first glance I got at him and that love only grew with each and every page of this book. The big, bad, mafia man was really this sweet, amazing, man that might have been slightly crazy and obsessed but was amazing. I’d let Nickolia King be obsessed over me any day.
Anastasia has had a life, good or bad? How does one decided that? Has she seen some things she shouldn’t have had to see, yes? Her father was an overbearing controlling man who kept her sheltered. But all of that being said she wasn’t this weak woman who let people walk all over her. She held her ground and made sure she was heard when needed.
Nickolai and Anstasia’s story is anything but normal, from the way the met until the way they end up together. I feel their relationship plays out the exact way it should and how it makes sense for them. Nik maybe a mafia boss but he is this awkward person as well. He may have taken her in the beginning but he is not the guy who will force her into anything, even though he did.
I loved Be Mine, King and I l cannot wait for Be My Queen. Chelsea McDonald is a favorite of mine and this book is just one example as to why. I loved the plot and the characters and thought McDonald delivered them in a fantastic way. I love her writing style and she hooked me in right from the start. Every page of this book had me needing more. I could not get enough of these two.
I only stopped reading because I fell asleep against my will. 5 crowned stars for Chelsea McDonald and Be Mine, King.