He used to be my only hope. Easton Bay: a man who’s as ruthless as he’s gorgeous and as tender as he is cruel.His every touch sends shivers down my spine. I crave him.He saved me once, but will he do it again? He’s a mystery. An enigma. A suspense.There’s a darkness inside of him. It scares me to my very core.Yet, I pull closer with each breath. I am an addict and he is my drug.What happens when … breath. I am an addict and he is my drug.
What happens when it’s not enough?
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HOUSE OF YORK Series Reading Order
1. House of York
2. Crown of York
3. Throne of York
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Second in the series of a compelling well written fascinating, dark romance with gripping details, and deep, troubled great characters that will shock and enthrall leaving you gripping for more. The romance is dirty, sexy and scintillating. It has mystery, danger, darkness, slavery, suspense, kidnapping, passion and sex that is off the charts hot, with intrigue that makes it very interesting. This twisted, steamy, disturbing, and suspenseful story has lots of action, intrigue, and is very entertaining, with several unexpected surprises, tests, alot of twists and turns, and a big cliffhanger. It’s a dark, dangerous, mysterious, frightening story, about a powerful man and his two sons, the oldest is just like his father, cruel, takes what he wants and women are for his use, and the second son who doesn’t want anything to due with his father or what goes on at the island. In this multi story series you find Everly after being on a date and having the perfect evening with her date, Jamie who is handsome, and seems to be the perfect man. When she was approached by another handsome man Easton to run. Last she remembers she is getting in a cab. She wakes up the next morning, kidnapped and imprisoned in a strange place, locked in a room on the Island of York. She is told, she is in a competition to win the love of a man or else. She to be the wife to the King of York but elimination has consequences. I was glued to the pages of this fascinating story can’t wait for next in the series. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC.
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Crown of York
Series: House of York Book
Genre: Dark Erotic Romance
Author: Charlotte Byrd
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: October 28, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from the author and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: A wonderfully dark and twisted addition to the House of York series. This one must be read after you read house of York or it will not make any sense what so ever. It answered some of the questions I had from book one but now I must wait for book 3. I loved it.
SUSPENSE in spades!!! The difficult and complex world of York got more convoluted. The King of York is Alistair Bay. He is the father of Easton and Abbott from his first and only loving first wife. Every two years Alistair takes a new wife and she becomes Queen of York. The other wives and their children are cloistered away on the island. They are required to cover themselves from hair, to wrist to feet. Why is Alistair procreating so prolifically? I am not sure. I hope to find out eventually in the coming books. Easton declares his love for Everly and finally Everly has something to live for. Jamie makes a reappearance in this episode and Everly tries to play it cool although she is raging inside. She wants to know why did he do that to her. Another contestant Paige is shocked to see him and starts yelling and attacking him. What happens next is not good. But before Jamie leaves the island, Easton grabs him for a little chat. Jamie’s information as to how he himself was recruited, how he got the dossier of every woman he was supposed to make believe he was their dream man. He would read the dossier and become their ideal man. Then he would take them to the Bay Foundation Event. He would receive a text whether the Bay Foundation panel wanted the woman or not. If they did he proceeded as planned. If not, he would send them home. (lucky girl). Easton gleaned as much information as possible from Jamie. He needed information if he was to figure a way to beat his father at his own game. As the contestants are eliminated, Everly sweats each round out seeing if she is staying or going. She stays. The King of York makes an appearance. Then Everly’s world comes crashing down around her, she is kicked while she is down and nothing will be the same again. Abbott returns from punishment isle and is gunning for Everly for revenge. Easton as always tries to do what he can to protect Everly, but that is so limited. Abbott is allowed to talk to Everly and tells her the tale of the whipping boy, but explains in her case it would be the whipping girl. He shows Everly what he wants to do to her. Everly closes her eyes from the horror that Abbott is raining down unspeakable things onto this poor whipping girl. Everly wants her mind to take he away, but Abbott wants her to watch. After Abbott makes a scene, the King scolds him. Then the King changes all the rules and everyone is confused including Everly, Easton and even Abbott. But there is always bad that comes from the good and Easton and Everly are the recipients of that courtesy of the King of York. This is an exciting series and I can’t wait for the next book: Throne of York. I highly recommend this book. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He is like a drug to her and she cannot let him go. He saved Bernice but will be do it again. There is only one way to find out. Read
I received an advanced copy and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review
All I can say is wow! Book 2 was even better than the first! Everly and Easton’s story just keeps evolving. You can’t put the book down because you have to find out what happens next
Crown of York is a great read. intense,captivating,drama,suspense and plenty of steam; well written,interesting characters with off the charts chemistry; a must read! well done! I received an ARC copy and I am giving my honest and voluntary review
The 2nd book in this series picks up right where the first book ends. Everly is angry and upset but she is figuring out more about this competition and how to play this game she is that in. The prize is to be the wife of the King of York, who gets a new one every 2 years. Everly is still mad at Easton, the King’s son, and terrified of his other son Austin, who is a monster. Austin desires her and is playing a sick type of cat and mouse game with her. Anger and love are divided with a fine line in Everly’s feelings for Easton. There are dates and eliminations in the competition and games all along the way. Unlikely friendships are forged and enemies made. Then, suddenly the game rules are changed and it’s a whole new ball game! Everyone is scrambling to figure out how to plsy! What to do! Twists and turns, secrets revealed! And a cliffhanger to leave you waiting for the next installment with bated breath! Absolutely loved this book and this series!
I am hooked on this series! This is the second book in this series and I do recommend reading them in order. Everly is doing her best to play the game and stay in the competition as she knows the alternative. Easton wants to protect Everly but can he outwit his father? This is a fast-paced read with LOADS of drama and suspense. The chemistry between Everly and Easton is off the charts hot and the story has you glued to your kindle. Can’t wait for more! Loved it!
I really hope anyone who is thinking of reading this understands what dark means. I find it frustrating when someone picks up a book that has been described as dark and then complains that it is dark. This is a dark romance! That means it will have scenes that might trigger some people. This one is not the darkest one I’ve read, but there is non-consent and it walks that fine line between making you cringe and making you hot and bothered. The story is intense, the characters will make you want to smack them and protect them, there will be tears, heart-racing suspense, and surprises that will make you gasp. It’s an incredible read and one I loved getting lost in.
This series I have no words as there are so dark you just want to run away from it but at the same time so addictive you can’t put them down, We are getting to learn more about the contestants and was surprised by the change of heart from the King of York and then he turns the table and its seems like the bad penny is back.
Can’t wait to read more about Easton and Everly’ plight in the next instalment.
I’m so loving this story. Everly and Easton are finding love with each other but it’s still like the king has plans for them both. By the time we see them happy things get totally screwed up. He is charged with a crime he didn’t commit and we’ll have to see what will happen and how it plays out. Bring on the next book. I give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.
What a Fantastic Read!! This is the second installment of this intense, dark, erotic, love story. There’s a series of twists and turns that will keep you turning those pages….. Everything and Everyone is controlled by the “King of York”. Everly & Easton has come to realize that they have to play along with the rules in order to stay alive. Their chemistry
was off the charts. But will they get away from the “King of York” ? Will their love survive ? Grab yourself a copy now ! I read this book as an arc program.
I received this book as an ARC for my honest review. This book will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns around every corner, filled with drama, suspense. A dark romance that is intense and steamy. Easton and Everly have amazing chemistry. If you like this type of book then you will not be disappointed. Another great read and series by Charlotte Byrd.
it started out boring until the 1st sex scene then it got better. I didn’t like the rape scene or the fact they drugged & kidnapped these girls. but it was pretty good although I have read better books. I hate cliffhanger books cause then ya gotta buy the whole set. I cant wait to read the next book though to find out what happened to the one accused of murder.. this book though did a lot of changings moving from person to person. I found it had too much talking & no real action.
I just love these well written dark romances from Charlotte Byrd. Great story line and plot. Likeable and well described characters. Twists that are unexpected. Steamy chemistry and lots of passion.
Captivating from start to finish. Dark and intense. Absolutely a must read.
This is part 2 dark romance and it will take you on an intense emotional wild ride. There is so many twist and turn’s it keeps you guessing. I can’t wait for book 3 the suspense is killing me how is it going to end?
I did not see that ending coming. I was so invested in reading that I was totally surprised by that plot twist. Wow, what more can Everly and Easton withstand? Abbott and his Dad are crazy as hell. Charlotte Byrd I hope you never write horror. You would scare the scream out of me with the depth of your plot genius.
Freaking INTENSE!
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One heck of an amazing read that grabs hold of you and drags you through the edges of darkness your eyes are pinned wide open as it unfurls a mind rattling twisted storyline at you keeping you on the edge of your seat unable to blink tearing through the pages trying to get to the other side as fast as your fingers can get you there with adrenaline flowing through you gasping in shock trying to make sense of the words you just depleted completely numb wanting more! An awesome must read that gives you more feels that you could possibly need from the hairs standing up on the back of your neck to spine tingling shivers for those oh so Good places! Dark, did I say dark no it’s freaking dark, intense, edgy, numbing twists and page turning turns! This is most definitely not One of those reads you tip toe your way through, you got to dive in head first and hope like heck you land on your feet when you come out the other side! Get it and read it you will be begging for more just like me as it gets deep under your skin refusing to let you go because once you start its got you hooked gasping pleading for it to infuse you with more only to come up short as the words fizzle away leaving you empty and alone sitting on you ass staring at a blank page! I LOVED IT!
Crown of York by Charlotte Byrd
Everly and Easton are stuck on the island called York. Easton’s father is the King of York and rules the island the way he wants, he doesn’t follow anyone else rules. This story pulls you in and makes you want more. This is the second book in this series and can’t wait for the next book. This is a dark romance with so many lows but just as many highs. This book is so hard to put down, so I read it until I finished this part of the series and I wait for the next part. The pages just turn themselves. I don’t know how Charlotte Byrd writes these stories I am just so glad she does. I have really enjoyed this series so far, and I highly recommend this book. I received an ARC and have voluntarily left a review. This is my honest opinion.
A deliciously dark and erotic second novel in the YORK series. A MUST-Buy!
Once again, author Charlotte Byrd has woven a titillating tale which takes readers on a tension-filled journey into the lives of Everly and Easton. Two of the many lives trapped on the Island nation of York and trapped into bending under the sadistic whims of Eaton’s sociopathic Father, the King. He’s the one who rules YORK with a tyrannically sadistic iron fist, manipulating all with the fear of death or worse. “What could be worse than death?” You ask? Everly could tell you, but if she does say anything, then you or she or both could end up in that place, and there is no way Everly would say or do anything which might sentence anyone to that dungeon. Or, if rumors are to be believed, something worse than sexual slavery. . . They don’t use those words, everything here is a metaphor within a house of mirrors . . . nothing is as it seems. However, Everly and Easton are brought together here and when the rules change, build a hope of a silver lining future . . . but is that even real? Charlotte Byrd’s descriptive and eloquent prose places the reader within the mind, heart, and perspective of both Everly and Eaton through the use of dual narration and accelerates their relationship as they find within each other’s arms the strength and reason to escape York and Easton’s father erratic behavior and decisions. This building of trust is not without its challenges, but everything seems to be pointing to an escape from York and a future with each other . . . or does it? (This one is for the 18+ crowd only and watch out for the cliff. However, know that the third book in only a couple of weeks away!) I voluntarily read an ARC copy of “CROWN OF YORK” by Charlotte Byrd and this is my honest 5+STAR review. I STRONGLY suggest that you purchase your copy of “CROWN OF YORK” today! Happy pages!