Forget white knights, bring on the dark princes! This is a truly dark fairytale. I hope you have your magic wand at the ready… you’re going to need it! – Jade West, USA Today bestselling authorFrom USA Today bestselling author Isabella Starling writing as Fawn Bailey, a contemporary, dark fairytale trilogy filled with luxury, lies and seduction. Once upon a time, a prince stole my heart. But …
Once upon a time, a prince stole my heart. But that wasn’t enough for him. He wants to own me, and I’m more than eager to kneel for him. Being the heir to a kingdom, Prince Olivier Bellamy has all the gold I’ve ever dreamed of… and getting married to him is the only way for me to save myself and my loved ones.
Unfortunately, the battle for his heart won’t be easy. A royal competition for Prince Olivier means I’m going up against twelve other girls – and they are as beautiful as they are ruthless. But I’m not going down without a fight. I’m not Amber Jonathan, poor little girl from the wrong side of the tracks anymore. I’m finally ready to wear the crown. And I’ll do anything to get it.
But not everything is as it seems at the royal court. Dark secrets, castle intrigue and hidden twists await me on my journey to the throne. And soon enough, I realize Prince Olivier isn’t the only royal interested in my hand…
Someone else wants more than just his ring on my finger. The royal bast*rd, Bruno, will stop at nothing to put his heir inside me. And just when I think I have the money in my pocket, and Olivier wrapped around my little finger, the rules change… and the games truly begin.
Dark Castle is the first book in The Dazzling Court trilogy. Amber’s story continues in Wicked Prince and Ever After.
★★★★★ “Intense. Nail biting. Unpredictable. Every time I thought I had it figured out it changed direction. And I loved it!” ~ My Life Through Fiction Blog
★★★★★ “Loved every single second of this. If you love dark romance you need to read this!” ~ Jacinta, Goodreads reviewer
★★★★★ “Wow! What am I getting myself into with this series? I need more. I have no idea what is going to happen. My brain is a jumbled mess.” ~ Jessica, Goodreads reviewer
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Wow wow wow a thousand times wow!!!!! I want to leave my review at just that but i will go on because an amazing book like this deserves amazing words!!! It was just so well written i loved the storyline. The idea of a young girl being owned seems a bit taboo but so juicy! All of the secrets I just can’t believe it!!!! With out killing this story for you Don’t think about one clicking it do it ASAP. Defiantly a story you want to read!!!!
A dark and fascinating read, with an interesting and twisted plot.
The set up of the story, is intriguing and alluring, that pulls you into their world.
It does end in cliff, which means their is more to the story!!! CANT WAIT!!!!!
What a phenomenal rollercoaster of a ride. It was Completely Intense. Totally Unpredictable. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, everyone and everything changed direction. And I totally loved it!!!
Dark Castle tells part 1 of the story of Olivier and Amber. Amber & Olivier have a history after meeting through Rose & Thorn. Will she pass the test for the future her competition is 12 other girls; What role does Bruno play in everything? Know he wants Amber too and he’s Oliver’s half brother. Oh what a dark and twisted web thats been woven here. I dont want to give spoilers away but this was like OMG Wowza Good!!! Secrets are about to be revealed. YASSSS !!! I’m dying to read the next instalment! “Wicked Prince” .
My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
Amber was NOT a princess. Her mother had taught her to ‘Pretend she was a Princess so she could try to behave like one’. The only thing it did teach her was she WASN’T a Princess and would never be without a fortune behind her name. Her fears?
1 – The girls in her class who mocked her cheap shoes and torn uniforms
2 – The teachers being paid to advance other kids and took their anger out at the world out on her.
3 – The times when neither of her parents could find jobs
4 – What her father was capable of
All that boiled down to one thing to be afraid of – the lack of money because money could change everything.
In many ways, she was more naïve now than she was at nine. She had no idea what lay in store for her in the unknown country where she would go up against twelve other girls for the ultimate prize – the man she loved and a crown to complement his. Convinced that money ruled the world, she forgot one important thing: All that glitters is not gold!
Olivier was the crowned Prince of Luxuria. His father had died of cancer four years ago leaving Olivier with few words filled with advice for the years to come. Most importantly, was his love for his son and how proud he was of him, words Olivier was more than relieved to hear. The second was to hold up the traditions of Luxuria, especially in the choosing ceremony of a wife. Reminding his son that traditions were important, but when it came to love and a wife, he wanted his son to pick for himself, not to let his mother meddle in matters of the heart. But the choosing was a group of traditionally twelve women, Princess, Heiresses and Scholars vying for the Prince’s attention when it came to being chose. This time, there were thirteen in the running. He had made sure to choose the one his heart wanted but is it just a game and would she even make it through the trials and treachery of the court? I didn’t see this coming and neither will you!
This is the first book in a new trilogy from this talented author, and OMG, I cannot wait to read the rest! Prince Olivier needs a bride, and hopes that Amber a girl he has already met will fit the bill. However, there are more competitors involved, so who will win? No spoilers; this is a definite must read you will not be disappointed! This is a well written flawless story, which is dark, intense, unpredictable, and with secrets, which all had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. This talented author has done a phenomenal job in writing this story, and I highly recommend her work for all lovers of a dark romance.
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Amber is in competition with twelve other women for the chance to be Prince Olivier’s bride. The two know one another very well. Olivier has a half brother named Bruno that wants Amber too. These two men are totally alpha in every sense of the word. How will Amber choose the man to be with? A cliffhanger leaves you wanting the next book. I can’t wait to see how things turn out.
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Olivier or Bruno…who will you choose? Amber thinks she knows what she wants but maybe she really doesn’t. This book is so delicious, so depraved, so many twists…I need the next book now!
I don’t know where to start. I loved everything about this book and the incredible mind of this author. Its dark, twisted, intense, can’t stop reading good. I love everyone of the characters in this book. They’re what made this book so good.