“Breathtaking, intense, and scorching hot, KING OF SHADOWS is the modern myth I’ve been waiting for.” -New York Times Bestselling Author Skye WarrenA mysterious billionaire…Hades owns a diamond mine, but he wants something money can’t buy—Persephone. The innocent young woman challenges his claim on her.He’ll stop at nothing to have her.The contract is binding.The daughter of his enemy…… contract is binding.
The daughter of his enemy…
Persephone wants freedom more than anything. Instead she falls into the hands of a ruthless businessman. He demands complete possession of her. Body. Mind. Soul.
He wants her submission. She demands his secrets.
Their sensual battle may break them both.
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This is Luther and Persephone’s tale and what a remarkable story this talented author had penned. This is a well written flawless story which has it all; it is dark, intense, mysterious, twisted, complex, raw, gritty, and dark which all had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. Be warned there is a cliffy, and I cannot wait to read the next novel. I recommend for all.
KING OF SHADOWS by Amelia Wilde is the story of Persephone and Luther.
Persephone’s mother is very protective of her due to her being so paranoid of the outside world. This leads Persephone to grow up pretty much isolated. When Persephone goes to runaway with Decker to experience some of the world that she wants to see. But it turns out that her mother was right there is someone out there that will take her…Luther. Persephone gives up her life to save Decker from Luther so she is now his to do what he wants to her. Luther takes her away where he isn’t gentle with her but for some reason Persephone is drawn to him. Both are taken back about what the other does to them and of course they work to fight it. This is a dark book that ends with a cliffhanger….I can’t wait for the next installment!
I wasn’t sure I would like this book when I started.
However, very quickly I realized I was wrong!
I couldn’t read it fast enough. I fell in love with both our main characters. Hades in all his nasty glory and Persephone who realized quickly she couldn’t stop the inevitable.
I highly suggest reading this book though if you are not one for cliffhangers I suggest waiting until part two come out this summer.
I have not read much by Amelia Wilde and that is a mistake-I will be reading more soon.
I have no words. This book was phenomenal! Absolutely phenomenal!! I love ruthless, heartless, sexy, alpha male Hades. So much drama, action, intense, raw, hot, your-eyes-will-be-glued-to-this-book goodness. Loved it. There is a cliffhanger. Need book #2 now.
Noooo you so can not leave me hanging like this
Definitely would not call this a romance –
a ‘lustmance’ though –
absofrickinloutely!
This is an insta- capitulation story – normally that doesn’t work for me – But with Persephone and Luther, it felt natural.
As the story progressed I found myself curious more involved
it was the little things –
Random thoughts
Simple acts
That drew me in had me wanting to peak ahead just to reassure myself – I didn’t though but it was tempting
I’m still trying to figure out Luther’s weakness – besides Persephone –
He has everything a man(?) could want but for what Demeter can provide him, which I think I know but it doesn’t fit, has me at a loss.
His character seems empty void of empathy, but if that was true what about Conor?
Persephone, on the other hand, is just a hormone-driven little nymph. She reminds me a bit like someone with a chocolate addiction. She knows better than to indulge but OMG the way it melts in your mouth, the burst of flavors on your tongue – more! I gave her a pass because for some reason despite her not so innocent innocence I liked her character.
Then there is sweet innocent eyed Decker who only wants to give Persephone the world (hack, cough)
This ends on a cliffhanger leaving me with all my original questions and even a couple more I didn’t originally have because everything just changed
“He’s not the sun, and he’s not the moon. He is total darkness, a place no light can touch. ”
This book. Wow, this book. This is something a bit different from this author, but it is so, so good. Luthor Hades is a loner of sorts. He’s tough, brusque, and all man. He likes things his way and doesn’t take no for an answer when He wants something.
“He tastes like snow and fire and the burn of some searing alcohol I can’t begin to name. ”
Persephone is used to one way of life with her mother. All she wants is escape. Go to New York library and see it in person. She thought she found a way out, but things change greatly. She makes a deal with the devil.
“I am destroyed, and I’m looking at a man on the verge of his own destruction. ”
These two are as old as time. Vastly different from the other but they find something with each other. A different kind of life. Hades doesn’t like what he feels for her, but can’t deny it. Persephone finds a different kind of life than the one she lives before but one still full. Will they be able to hold what they found or will it be ripped away from them.