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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Where do I being? This book is one hell of a read. It’s intense, nail biting, unpredictable, steamy and everything I love to read. Fawn Bailey definitely hits it out if the park with this one.
Amber, Olivier, The Queen, Bruno and all the side characters brings this book to life. There is more to the story and it will have you guessing one what is gonna happen next. The twist that leaves us at a cliffhanger will have you shakes and wanting more. Definitely can’t wait for the next book.
Ohemgee this book
It was so freaking amazing Fawn has another absolute fantastic series on her hands.
This is the continuation of Prince Olivier and Amber’s decadent, twisted love story.
She’s there to make sure in the contest for Prince Olivier’s love that she’s the winner the only thing is his brother has other plans for her and soon thing’s start escalating between Amber and the other girl’s vying for his love just as they are between him and his brother.
Who will be the last girl standing? If you haven’t grabbed this lil jewel you definitely need to grab it. Definitely a must read.
This is my unbiased opinion and my review
**Read the Prequel, Rich Man’s Toy first**
WOW! I didn’t expect that when I started reading.. What an unpredictable twist!!
After receiving the invitation to the selection process from Prince Olivier, Amber Jonathan is excited – after the night they’d shared he would surely pick her.
Prince Olivier Bellamy has promised his father that he would go through with the selection process, just as he did, even if he already knows who he’s going to pick. It should be easy enough.
With the Queen trying to come between them and sway Prince Olivier’s decision. Bruno, trying to steal Amber’s attention and 12 other women fighting for the title, will this be as easy as they both thought.
Full passion, deceit and drama Dark Castle is a fantastic read, with a cliffhanger that promises so much more to this story – I cant wait for Wicked Prince and more from Fawn Bailey.
Omg this book had me hooked from the start. I love Olivier & Amber together, I love the crazy competition to get Olivier a wife. Add Bruno into the mix and you have a crazy sexy story that you will not want too stop reading. The ending was crazy and a twist I didn’t see coming. I need the next book ASAP.
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 5/5
Romance = 3/5
Mystery = 4/5
Action = 5/5
Darkness = 3/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 5
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
“…You can take the poor girl out of the gutter, but no amount of gold will ever make her a princess.”
Amber and Olivier have an odd relationship. A woman who is just finding herself and a man who wants to dominate and have a woman submit to him. With him becoming King and her being a commoner the odds are already against them. Plus, poor Amber having to compete with 12 ladies for Olivier’s affection because of a tradition makes it tricky. Add in Bruno, the inferior brother, and everything starts to get interesting. Things certainly are not what they seem in the end.
Wow! What am I getting myself into with this series? I sat down and read it in one sitting. It was fast paced and full of heated drama all throughout. There is a huge cliffhanger but I have a feeling it will be worth it. I know I need more. I have no idea what is going to happen. My brain is a jumbled mess.
Wow great start in the series.
4 1/2*
Olivier has returned home to take over from his father as king following his death.
Amber & Olivier have a history after meeting through Rose & Thorn
Will she pass the test for the future her competition is 12 other girls & an unhappy Queen? What role does Bruno play? Secrets are about to be revealed. I can’t wait to read the next instalment! “Wicked Prince”
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Dark, delicious wickedness!
Amber wants security for her family and she wants her prince, Olivier. She receives an invite to be one of the women competing for him & the crown. He is wicked, dirty, and he wants Amber. His mother is kind of evil and we also meet his brother, Bruno. Who is also drawn to Amber. She’s a toy to them. Everyone has their plans but will Amber survive all the drama. And holy cliffhanger! I can’t wait for the next book! I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review
She is going to get him as her husband. He is a prince and marrying him could save her lover ones. She thinks she is the only one but there are others. What will she do? She will do what she needs to win but someone else wants to put a ring on her finger. Let the battle begin
This was a great story and was very entertaining. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between the hero and heroine is sizzling hot. I would recommend this to anyone that loves a great love story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A good book with lots of twists and turns that I never saw coming!! Can’t wait to see what happens and who wins in the next book!!
Fawn Bailey’s Gilded Cage series has proven me, than she is capable of creating such amazing and incredibly hot characters. This has been leveled up in her book, Dark Castle. I’m really courious for her next book this episode as has set me high requierments.
First of all, it is a must for you to read the prequel because from that we get to know the basics’ of Dark Castle. Without foundation you can’t build a story.
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Fawn Bailey has done it again, with this dark version of the Bachelor. She has created characters who are twisted, cunning, complex, evil, and captivating. The sense of danger that is woven through the story line is intense, and I spent the entire book trying to guess what was going to happen next and failing. I can’t count the number of times my brain would freeze on a scene and I would have to re-read it because I wasn’t sure I read what I thought I did. This is one of those stories that haunted my thoughts even when I was finished with it. The cliffhanger at the end had something to do with this, but it was more the haunting quality of the writing. It is beautiful in its darkness, passionate in its pain, and one story that I know I will read again and again.
Loved it!!
Dark Castle is a twisted romance about Prince Olivier who must choose a wife through a royal competition between Amber and twelve women. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with the storyline of a competition especially with all the crazy things they have the girls go through to prove themselves worthy of becoming Prince Olivier’s wife. I love Amber and Olivier and you should definitely read the prequel “Rich Man’s Toy” to fully understand why they have such a deep connection. In this book we get to learn more about Amber past and why Olivier is the way he is. We also get to meet his brother Bruno and find out how twisted the two brothers are. A twisted story and a cliffhanger that left me speechless make this a great read.
When I started to read this book I was super nervous and excited. I’ve read the prequel, Rich Man’s Toy and you must read it first. It will enlighten your mind for what’s about to come.
Fawn Bailey is the queen of darkness. Her books will grab your attention from the first page and you will only put it down once the book is over. Trust me.
Dark Castle continues to tell Olivier and Amber’s stories.
These two met in a party, given in Amber’s name and the chemistry they shared…. Oh boy…
After that, months had passed until the day AMber recieved an invitation…
I’m stunned. I’m speechless… Dayum this book… And I’m mad… Mad because it’s over and the thought of having to wait too long to get the next book… Ugh… I need it. And fast.
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging and detailed. Each chapter made me feel like I was going to pass out. The intensity of each scene were to much to bare.
There were parts of the book that I wanted to slap someone. Jesus… There are people out there that have the need to hurt someone. But there were others that I needed some cold showers… Jeez. The hot stuff is… Dayum.
I’m eagerly waiting for the next book because I know it will be out of this world.
Fawn… Dayum girl… What are you doing to us???
I’m having trouble deciding if I’m team Olivier or team Bruno… Who will I choose??
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
First off, I hope you’ve read the prequel to this, Rich Man’s Toy. It will make some things a little clearer. This book does take on similarities to the reality game The Bachelor, royalty style. Olivier and Bruno both had bad boy written all over them, and I had a hard time trying to figure out if one was so much better than the other. In the end, I still couldn’t decide, as this book ended on a huge cliffhanger! It wasn’t really dark, but it was a little twisted, leaving you to decide how you see Amber’s fate happening! Prepare to be surprised!
OMG, this book! I could not put it down! So I read the free prequel Rich Man’s Toy before this book and it helped a lot to follow where in the story we are. Amber Johnathan met Prince Olivier 6 months prior to the start of Dark Castle (in Rich Man’s Toy). He took her virginity at the time and also stole her heart. She has not seen him since. Prince Olivier is the crown prince of Luxuria. In order to inherit the crown from his mother, he must marry. But it is not that simple. Tradition states there is a selection process in form of a ‘competition’ (think The Bachelor) The last woman standing, wins the crown. Except again it is not that simple. Olivier already chose Amber but Amber must still compete. Add in the Queen who hates Amber, spoiled princesses competing against her and Bruno showing her attention as well and it’s a book with suspense you won’t be able to put down either! I highly recommend but BEWARE…there is a CLIFFHANGER!
Wow this is a dark read that will blow you away and have you whating to read more in to this story.
This story is deliciously dirty and sinfully sexy! The plot is so well written, it grabs you and keeps you turning the pages. All of the characters in this story grabbed at me with both hands and i just need MORE. I’m so anxious for book two! If you’re in the mood for a hot scandalous royal story, indulge in Dark Castle filled with filthy scenes and the most darkest secrets and sins.
Fantastic!! This story is about Amber Jonathon’s history. She met Prince Olivier at a party at Reuben Thorn’s home. Since then Prince Olivier and Amber had this burning connection. Prince Olivier needed to find a wife before he was to become King. 12 Women of Wealth and Recognition and 1 Beautiful Woman, were invited to a party to impress the Prince and Queen. The storyline had my attention from the very beginning and kept me riding the roller coaster through every twist and turn. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts. Grab yourself a copy and you will enjoy this book as much as I did. .. I read this book as part of an arc program.