New York Times bestselling author Meghan March goes back to New Orleans and the world of Lachlan Mount with a dangerous and bold new anti-hero. The thing about ghosts is they’re supposed to stay dead. That’s exactly what I am, but I can’t stay away from Magnolia Marie Maison for one more day, let alone another year.We’ve already got fifteen of those between us.As it stands, she’ll want to kill me … us.
As it stands, she’ll want to kill me as soon as she lays eyes on me. And knowing her, she’s completely up to the task.
But I’m a man on a mission, and I’ve got everything riding on this.
So, here I come, Magnolia. This ghost is ready for whatever you got.
After all, there’s only one way I want this to end—’til death do us part.
Creole Kingpin is the first book in the Magnolia Duet. Magnolia’s story concludes in Madam Temptress.
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If you are looking for a fearless heroine and the perfect anti-hero… THIS IS YOUR BOOK. I loved Magnolia so much and Moses is such a well-fleshed out, layered hero. 10 out of 10. One of my favorite Meghan March stories. Do not wait. Read NOW!
I feel like I’ve been waiting for Magnolia’s story for FOREVER and it did not disappoint! You take two strong, powerful, intense characters with dark backgrounds and start to build their happily ever after? And I’m hooked! Can’t wait to see how this wraps up. Well on its way to becoming my new favorite Meghan March series.
I Love love loved this book! Magnolia is one of my favorite heroines ever! She is so strong and independent. She won’t let any man come in and try to save her. She has her walls built so tall and so strong, and yet there is a sweetness about her that makes me want to wrap her up and keep her warm. Can someone say #girlcrush, cause that is exactly what it is.. I have a major girl crush on her!
Moses is tough, there is no doubt about that. I loved his possessiveness for Magnolia, I could feel their connection. And then BAM!!!! Now we all know Meghan March is killer with these cliffhangers, and this one is no exception. I need book two STAT!
I could not put this book down at all. I was addicted to every single word! Every time I pick a book up by this author I am hooked, every single time. The words always flow so beautifully, and the story is always captivating and traps me so I can’t leave the book world. GAHH!! I can’t wait for more. I am so ready for Book two!
Magnolia and Moses were everything, Meghan March just made my jaw drop with this book. Magnolia was not who I thought she was, she is fire and a beast!! Gawd I loved her so much. She is that character that is so strong and admirable that you just can’t help love her fiercely. Magnolia doesn’t show weakness, she is her own queen and she doesn’t let anyone tell her what she can or cannot do.
Moses, omg I love him!!! He was seriously everything. Who said a villain couldn’t be a hero? Moses will leave you speechless, he is someone who is used to getting everything without a fight. So when he comes back to New Orleans he didn’t think it would be so hard for Magnolia to cave and take him back. But boy does Magnolia prove him wrong.
These two were fire, the tension was off the charts I could not put this book down for a second. This book was one of those book where you went into it not knowing what to expect, and came out speechless by how much you loved it. Meghan March is about to leave you speechless!!!!
(ps: Mount is back and I AM SO LOVING IT!!!!! He is still the same Mount we all know, and I couldn’t be more excited. Thank you so much Meghan for this!!!)
Ok, first off, can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is!? It’s very eye catching and unassuming. Kinda like Magnolia. So, I was excited to go back to NOLA and get Magnolia’s story. AND WHEW BOY! This book did NOT disappoint! I couldn’t devour it fast enough and the punches kept coming! I liked seeing strong Magnolia, what got her to where she was today and how she finally had a man who was her equal. Not someone who wanted to bow down to her. While this man was from her past, he had to show himself to her, to show her he wasn’t playing around. I LOVED the chemistry between them. It was palpable through the pages and I cannot wait to get the conclusion to her story.
Rated 4.5 Stars
Creole Kingpin was pretty good. It’s sexy, hot, funny and has a bit of suspense to it. I loved it. I loved how fierce, sassy, feisty and badass Magnolia was, she’s definitely on my list of favorite heroines. I loved that Moses was all alpha and growly but for her he’s sweet, caring and loving. He’s also harboring a lot of secrets, secrets I can’t wait to be revealed. I so can’t wait to see how this all ends.
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Creole Kingpin
Meghan March
One of her best books in awhile !!
Who am I kidding. Lol. I have loved everything from her !!
But I got your attention so my job here is done!
Moses and Magnolia were phenomenal! I knew from the beginning that Magnolias story was going to be action packed and have me on edge !!
Meghan March is one of my absolute favorite authors ever .. of all time !!! If you want something good to read!! She will be it. Love, action, edge of your seat, dirty she has it all !!
What the what?!! Dang Meghan, your cliffhanger skills are still top notch! Lol I am just loving seeing this feisty yet vulnerable side of magnolia and finally learning some back story about her. She was dealt a terrible beginning and kicked butt to get where she is and I respect the hell out of her for it! Moses,on the other hand, is not what I expected from his part in the previous books but so far he is winning me over. Although I am dying to know what the heck he is hiding! Mount of course is as scary as usual Can’t wait to see how this duet plays out!
First off – Five stars will never be enough for this story! I AM SO IN LOVE! We have been waiting for Magnolia to get her HEA for what feels like FOREVER and it’s finally here! I can safely say this is my most anticipated duet for 2020! Moses and Magnolia’s story is EVERYTHING I needed it to be! I need Madame Temptress right now! Whew! LOVED!!!
NO SPOILERS!
I honestly didn’t know what to expect with Creole Kingpin, the first installment of the Magnolia Duet, but Meghan March, as per usual, kept me guessing at every turn! The storyline was riveting, even though it wasn’t super fast-paced, and I loved the characters, especially getting to see some familiar faces again. Magnolia Maison and Moses Gaspard were quite the pair, and I thought they were perfect together. I really enjoyed the first part of their sexy and suspenseful story, and I can’t wait to read the conclusion in Madam Temptress!
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
The newest duet by Meghan March is here and it is freaking everything! I can’t get enough of this author and have even started putting aside money so I can own every single book she’s written in my kindle library.
Creole Kingpin is the first in the Magnolia Duet and it was everything. I absolutely loved the Legend Trilogy, so being able to get a hold of this duet made me so happy! I didn’t know what to expect, but I love that about Meghan March… because you never get what you expect.
This book sucked me in from the very beginning. I had no idea what was going on, but I knew I had to keep reading. Magnolia is a force to be reckoned with and no one gets in her way when it comes to getting what she wants and I absolutely love that Meghan isn’t afraid to write these kinds of heroines. Then we have Moses. I’m still gathering how I feel about him fully, but from what I have so far, he is everything Magnolia needs.
I can’t give anything away because this is a new release, but just know that you can’t help but be drawn into every single scene. You are there and you can’t look away, you can’t hide your face and pretend you didn’t see. You have no choice but to be present because Meghan draws you in with every single word, every detail. I absolutely love the way it draws me in because it’s a movie in my head and there is no pressing pause, no forwarding and no rewinding. Each and every moment is perfectly written out so you have no choice but to keep moving forward.
I will warn you that this does end on a cliffhanger, so if you don’t like those, then I would highly suggest waiting for Madam Temptress to make its way to the world in April. And yes, I know how long of a wait that seems to be because I have to wait with you. And I am not a huge fan of cliffhangers so when that release date gets closer, I will be going back and re-reading this one so I know just where I am in the story before I dive into that one.
Five stars for this thrill ride that has you on the edge of your seat the entire time, biting your fingernails and praying that everything works out the way it is supposed to be. This mix of romantic suspense and steamy moments will bring you to your knees begging for more by the time it is all said and done.
“Change is coming whether you want it or not. I know you like to dance with the devil, but watch yourself, girl. He always demands his due.”
“Brace yourself, Magnolia. Another hurricane is coming.”
“Once and for all, the winds of change are at my back and guiding me home. Guiding me to the future. Guiding me to her.”
I don’t know about you guys, but I have been dying and I mean dying for Magnolia to have her story told. And let me tell you, Meghan March does not disappoint. Creole Kingpin was all that and a bag of chips. This book pulled out all the stops and left me begging for more. Meghan March stepped it up a notch with Creole Kingpin and weaved a story filled with romance and suspense that will have readers hanging on to each and every word….
Creole Kingpin follows the story of Magnolia & Moses. Magnolia and Moses’ story will suck you in from the very first page. Magnolia and Moses share a tumultuous past. It took Magnolia forever to move on from the state Moses left her in. He was the one that got away and broke her heart into a million pieces. It will be 15 years before these two will be reunited. Magnolia is nothing like the woman Moses left behind. Magnolia is strong, determined and 100% independent. Moses knows he has a battle ahead of him and will stop at nothing to win back the woman he loves. The road won’t be easy, but nothing worth having ever is…
Creole Kingpin is a captivating and suspenseful romance. The characters are everything and their story is utterly intriguing. There’s romance. There’s suspense. There’s a million and one questions that I am just dying to have answered. And the twists….OMG, the twists. They will really keep you on your toes. And if those twists weren’t enough for you, Meghan March leaves you with a cliffhanger ending that is sure to leave you dizzy. I mean, it’s like watching an accident in slow motion. You see it. You know it’s coming, but it still manages to shock you and knock you off of your feet.
Creole Kingpin was everything I wanted, needed and didn’t know I was looking for. Magnolia and Moses’ story will captivate, intrigue you and leave you begging for more. I loved everything about this book, from beginning to end and can not wait to get my hands on the epic conclusion to Magnolia and Moses’ story!
4.5 stars
Oh man, Meghan March slays me in the best possible way.
We had a preview of Moses Bueford Gaspard in the The Fight Forever and Magnolia in the Ruthless Trilogy. It was equally as nice to see Mount and Kiera again.
Moses is back to win over Magnolia. Only problem is, hes been gone for 15 years. He said he’d be back but Magnolia did not think it’d be 15 years later.
She refuses to let him back in even though all of her feeling rise right back to the surface. Moses has a lot of road to cover to gain her trust and affection. And just as things are starting to look on the up and up for them, Mount drops a bombshell of a secret, not to mention someone is gunning for Magnolia to be dead.
I definitely could not put this book down and can’t wait for the Defiant Queen to come out. Get to one-clickin’!
OMG Creole Kingpin was excellent. I’ve always wanted Magnolia’s story but this was so much better that I could have ever expected. Creole Kingpin was an engrossing, gripping, slow burn story that me hooked from beginning to end and feverishly turning the pages. I could not put it down. I loved Magnolia. I loved Moses. I loved everything about this story. The suspense and angst had me at the edge of my seat. The chemistry and tension between these two was unlike any other. I loved the snippets of their past which helped us to understand their history. And that cliff-hanger ending left me stunned.
This passionate love story gave me all the feels. There was twists and turns, suspense, drama, humor, swoon worthy moments, heartache and steamy scenes.
Magnolia, without a doubt has to be one of my top heroine. I loved her take no nonsense attitude. She was fierce and jaded yet I loved that we were able to see a glimpse of the vulnerability that laid beneath that tough exterior.
Moses…Moses, Moses….what a man. He was absolutely perfect for Magnolia and I loved his determination to win her back. These two had such a commanding presence and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next.
Yes Meghan March has done it again, she has given us another page-turner we won’t be able to put down and another 5 star novel that’s a definite top read for 2020. I would highly recommend this novel to all lovers of romantic suspense.
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it was amazing
Buckle your seatbelt. Guard your heart. Because Meghan March is going to take you to the ride of your lifetime and obliterate your heart in Creole Kingpin. This story is an explosive, jaw dropping, adrenaline fuelled and passion filled romance extravaganza.
I am literally screaming inside like a mad woman and banging my head. Because this story is so amazing. And infuriating. And suspenseful. And steamy and emotional. Every single thing in this story is spot on. The characters. The plot. The writing. I was reading with rapt attention as I was completely lost in this exotic and breathtaking New Orleans world. The world of crime, beauty, deceptions and danger. I was waiting with bated breath for this new story set in Mount’s kingdom and it exceeded my expectations by miles.
Magnolia is an inspiring character. She is undoubtedly my most favourite Meghan March heroine. She is sassy, fearless, bold like a lioness, gorgeous like an angel and tackles life head on. She has an attractive no nonsense attitude that made me fall in love instantly. She started with nothing and then became the most sought after madam in New Orleans. She is infamous and rich and holds certain power. The only man who ever hurt her by not keeping his promise is Moses Gaspard. His character owns my heart and soul. Meghan March is a genius when it comes to antiheros and Moses is her most brilliant creation. He works with her own moral values and he made his fortune in the dark crime world. He is back to make Magnolia his again but she is not going to make this easy. This arrogant, cocky, charming, possessive and sinfully gorgeous alpha hero has his works cut out for him. But Magnolia’s life and business is in danger. And he will protect her at any cost. Even if he is hiding secrets of his own. That ending was simply cruel!
The chemistry in Creole Kingpin is outstanding. The heat from their passionate and almost angry encounters was melting my heart and soul. They have a soul deep connection unlike anything. The angst, the swoonworthy moments, the heartbreaks and the longing balanced perfectly with the mystery and twists. Creole Kingpin is a masterpiece by Meghan March.
Received ARC for honest review
This story has quite the different type of main characters. Magnolia, an ex madam who is sassy and feisty, and our hero Moses who we only know as the villain in a previous book. But gosh are there so much more to these two that will change your mind about them both. The chemistry between these two just sizzles and then explodes as the story goes along. Again Meghan leaves us with a great story with steam, mystery and intrigue until the very end.
First, I’m not one to gush over covers but I absolutely adore this cover, it’s gorgeous! Second, we have been waiting for Magnolia’s story forever! Meghan doesn’t disappoint, this book is everything you’d expect from Magnolia and then some. As ever, she is he queen of cliffhangers and I cannot wait for the next book!
Overall: 5/5
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The Quick and Dirty: Holy HOTNESS batman!! Alpha + Alpha = maximum chemistry! The badass anti-heroine that is Magnolia Maison is back with her own duet that is going to leave you begging for more!
Moses Buford Gaspard, who we met in the Legend Trilogy is back in New Orleans and he is there for one reason, and one reason only: Magnolia. Magnolia’s just sold her brothel and is going legit, finally getting her life where she wants it when the hurricane that is Moses comes into town, turning her life upside down and unearthing ghosts (and insecurities) that she would have wanted to leave buried. An unexpected complication that leaves Magnolia vulnerable brings the two of them together, but will Moses’ secret tear them back apart?
I am OBSESSED. Beyond the fact that NOLA is one of my favorite cities, I absolutely love these two anti-heroes together. I totally speculated on my blog that these two would end up together (“Who better for [Magnolia] to fall for than a man who plays but the rules only about as often as she does, which is to say not often at all.”) but holy crap, I couldn’t ever have imagined how they would be together! I’ve always fan-girled over Meghan March’s work, but I think this is her best yet. The world she’s built is complex and beautiful and the cast of characters as compelling as they are perfectly flawed. They’re relatable and you can’t help but root for them. I am absolutely obsessed with Magnolia and Moses and I cannot WAIT to see how the cliffhanger from this book resolves!
Share! What do you think is going to happen next in the MMarchverse?
~QD STORY DETAILS~
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Location: New Orleans, LA
MC age range: early 30s
Lead: Magnolia Maison
Love interest(s): Moses Bufford Gaspard
Tear jerker: No
HEA: No – Cliffhanger
~QD BOOK INFO~
Kindle Unlimited: No
Paperback page count: 266
Publisher: Self published
Audible: Yes – narrated by narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon
Series: The Magnolia Duet
1. Creole Kingpin – released 3/10/20
2. Madam Temptress – releases 4/14/20
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Sex/kink type: manual, oral, penetrative
Possible triggers: abandonment, violence, murder
Creole Kingpin is book 1 in the Magnolia Duet. I knew I was going to love Magnolia when I first met her in the Mount Trilogy. She was hard nosed and ruthless, but you knew there was more to her story. Here we’re getting the more and seeing the vulnerability that she works so hard to hide. When the one man from her past comes back, her carefully constructed walls start to come down, and oh my goodness, will the bomb that looks to be dropping at the end of this book cause those walls to come up thicker than before? I couldn’t put this book down. It had all the suspense, angst, passion and twists and turns you know are coming from a Meghan March book. I need Madam Temptress now!!
Creole Kingpin by Meghan March takes us back to New Orleans and Magnolia Maison and wait for it, Moses Gaspard! This story took me by surprise and I just devoured it! There is history between Moses and Magnolia and one not easily put aside. Magnolia does not want Moses, right? But Moses is one determined man!
I cannot begin to describe the chemistry between Magnolia and Moses. Just as he is determined to win her back, Magnolia is determined to keep him out of her life. Fifteen years is just too long in her mind. Magnolia has a new life. One she worked very hard to achieve. But Moses is resolute on what he wants. These two have not had an easy life and their story will tug at your heart. And that ending, that ending blew me away! I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book. This is a must-read. Meghan March gave us an unforgettable story and we are only halfway there!
Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
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