Luke Knight thinks he can own me, can hurry me into a wedding and then into his bed. He seems to know everything about me. But he’s missed the most important point–I’m dastardly. He thinks he’s my one and only? Not a chance. But I like his estate and all his money, so I’ll bide my time. I don’t obsess over his good looks and the way he makes me feel. Not a bit. Once he’s dead, I’ll be more than … than happy to be the grieving widow … on a yacht … in the Seychelles … drenched in diamonds.
Cassandra truly believes I’m the bad guy in her world. She’s wrong. I can show her how much she means to me. It will take time and coaxing, but I’ll prove to her our love is deep and true. If she tries to knife me a few times along the way, what of it? After all, a spirited woman is exactly what I need, and Cassandra Carlisle was made for me.
(MINK’s note: His Deadly Darling is an instalove, steamy, dark romantic comedy with a HEA, perfect for reading with a kitty in your lap and a spiced coffee sitting next to you.)
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I am really starting to like this author. Cassandra is smart, witty, sarcastic, and wants to kill her husband, Lol. I truly loved the way Luke broke down her defenses and allowed her to heal and grow. He always had her best interests at heart and he proved that over and over again. 4.5 lovely HEA stars.******
I loved this instalove romance story. The story was very entertaining and enjoyable. There were several spots where I was surprised. The characters were interesting. There are a lot of feels in this story as well.
*****Blurb –
Luke Knight thinks he can own me, can hurry me into a wedding, and then into his bed. He seems to know everything about me. But he’s missed the most important point—I’m dastardly. But I like his estate and all his money, so I’ll bide my time. I don’t obsess over his good looks and the way he makes me feel. Not a bit. Once he’s dead, I’ll be more than happy to be the grieving widow … on a yacht … in the Seychelles … drenched in diamonds.
Cassandra truly believes I’m the bad guy in her world. She’s wrong. I can show her how much she means to me. It will take time and coaxing, but I’ll prove to her our love is deep and true. If she tries to knife me a few times along the way, what of it? After all, a spirited woman is exactly what I need, and Cassandra Carlisle was made for me.
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There is a lot that you don’t know when you start this book, but as you read it, you find out what brought them to where the book starts. Luke was all-in immediately and I loved that. Even when Cassandra was threatening Luke, he was still very supportive of her and her choices. Yeah, he was stalkerish in the way he found out all about her, but it was a sweet stalkerish. Cassandra cracked me up with the threats as did Luke’s reaction to them. I loved their happy ever after. I definitely recommend reading this book.
Again Mink delivers a delightfully funny read that will have you laughing. Throw in the steaminess and you have a perfect combination and an awesome read ahead.
When Luke Knight sees his future sitting opposite him he does what he has to to secure his intended bride, even if that means buying her from her greedy parents.
Cassandra has been kept locked away, no access to the outside world. They don’t love her she is a means to an end. And that end goal is money to the right person with the right amount of money.
Cassandra though is not impressed, in fact she’s feeling down right murderous. Pity her poor husband. She’ll figure out a way to get rid of him right after she stops falling in love with him.
Mink has wormed her way up there as a favourite one click author. She’s witty, absolutely spot on with her comedic delivery and she provides a story that you can’t help but read till the end. Add in that steam and she takes it to an 11.
What a great little story. Funny and witty, sexy and steamy. Great characters with a backbone. I read an advanced copy of this book
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This story is laugh out loud funny! Luke uses a sneaky way to get his Vixen,but only because he truly wants her. Vixen is so funny in the ways she thinks up to try and kill him. This was such an uplifting story!
Lol funny and a wonderful read!!
Cassandra has been sold to Luke and will be his wife. She plans to kill him and live a long and happy life with her cat and his money. Luke knew the instant he saw Cassandra that she was his one and only, now if he can just convince her of that before she kills him. This is a wonderfully funny, steamy, twisted read that will have you turning the pages to see what happens next. Loved this book and I highly recommend it!
Cassandra is basically held hostage to her completely awful parents who see her as nothing more than a commodity. Far from being a broken angel, Cassandra taps into her inner psycho. Luke is the guy from the completely wrong side of the law who is instantly smitten with Cassandra and basically buys her from her parents. What follows is a funny, over the top romp that dips into the grey side of life. It’s not dark, but there is some violence and a body or two.
I really enjoyed the story telling and the character…..and the only thing I would probably change is Cassandra’s parents getting more of a comeuppance. Other than that, it was a fun read. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
His Deadly Darling by Mink was a surprising read. A fun, steamy and quick read about an arranged marriage. Luke wants Cassandra, but she feels forced. She is determined to walk away with everything, except her husband. But he is just as determined to win her over. Can she see what is right in front of her?
Happy reading!
First book that I have read from this author and I loved it. This story was so good. It will have you laughing and swooning at the same time. Cassandra and Luke were such a great couple. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Mink is a newer author to me. Having only read 2 prior books and loving them, I was hoping to enjoy many more of her books before there would be one I didn’t like. But alas, I’ve come to the one I didn’t really care much for.
Cassandra has lived her entire life locked up in an ivory tower. While people were out partying she was being forced to take piano classes to uphold the Carlisle name. Well that is until she let her psycho out and stabbed her tutor with a pencil. Then French was a the next thing on her parents list until once again she threatened the tutor.
To sum it up, Cassandra is a psycho.
Luke took one look at Cassandra and knew she was going to be his. Rather than trying to get to know her and maybe date her he buys her from her parents and blackmails her with the harm of her kitten to marrying him. She may threaten to kill him after saying “I do” but rather than fear for himself, he finds it endearing.
I really wanted to like this one but I can’t quite put my finger on what kept me from liking this one as much as previous books. The only thing I hope comes from this book is I hope to see Luke’s bodyguard get himself a woman.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
What a deviously delicious love story! This book is like nothing I have read before. I found myself marveling at the intense beauty and comic relief of what I found within these entertaining pages, and in turn my heart soared at the unthinkable. This is a true work of art.
I want you to go into this story not knowing anything more then the short blurb you read for only then can you truly grasp the stunning magnificence that is this wonderful masterpiece. This is what it means to be free and yet completely in the dark. Only then can you truly savor and experience this story like it was meant to be enjoyed and adored.
Whatever you do don’t just judge this book by its cover. For in doing so, you will miss out on a fascinating work of literature and the heart.
This is a steamy instalove/hate book
Liam “purchases” Cassandra from her parents when she won’t acknowledge him. He’s actually obsessed with her.
Cassandra feels she’s been sold off and she think Liam will be just as brutal as her father.
Will she listen to her body and let her heart love Liam?