AFTER LOSING MY JOB and my home in the same day, I need a miracle. And that miracle is coming in the form of an interview with the son of a local oil baron, Gentry King. The catch? I have to hop on a private jet with said gorgeous oil baron to get to the interview. Except, I miss the interview when we get waylaid by a snowstorm. Now I’m stranded with Mr. King. In the same hotel room. With only … With only one bed.
I’VE MADE A PROMISE TO MYSELF—no more women. It’s not like I’m a love ’em and leave ’em kind of guy. They all know the score, and they’re all looking for the same thing I am. But I have to set a better example for my grown sons, who seem to be making all the wrong decisions when it comes to their relationships.
The last thing I need is to be stranded in a snowstorm with Kendall, twenty years my junior and unintentionally sexy. We’re stuck in very close quarters. With no electricity. And no heat other than what we can generate…
King’s Crown is a standalone novel in the Oil Kings series written by an award-winning author.
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Love this age gap srory. Gentry, a widower, 49 , and Kendall, 29 are perfecf for each other.
He tries to ignore his true feelings for her since she is the same age as his eldest son.
Kendall is the eldest six, and she still has an active part in their lives.
Neither one was looking for a relationship, but it just happened when during a snowstorm they were stranded. Their relationship began by talking and getting to know each other.
He realized he was missing companionship in his life. He wondered if Kendall had the same feelings? would the age gap make a.difference to her? How will they overcome the challenges with their families?
This story is a great second chance at love. I enjoyed listening to story narrated by Kelsey Navarro and Tor Thom
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Audio Book Review
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This is the first book in the Oil Kings Series. Marie Johnston is a new author to me. I loved this book. If you enjoy a little age gap romance I highly recommend. Kendall was not having the greatest luck in life lately. She was going through a divorce and still living with her ex to avoid moving back home with her parents. She thought she was going for a job interview, just to end up getting snowed in with her potential boss’s dad. Gentry King is not only an oil tycoon but also a very wealthy rancher too. He also is old enough to be Kendall’s dad. But love doesn’t have an age restriction. I can’t wait for Bennett’s book! Kelsey Navorro and Tor Thom were both fantastic narrating this book.
I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were great. Kelsey Navarro and Tor Thom did an excellent job and sounded age appropriate. I’m sure I enjoyed the book more because I listened to it.
This was my first book by Marie Johnston and I would definitely listen to more of the series. I liked that it while there was an instant attraction, that they didn’t immediately act on it and live happily ever after a week later. It was a more slow burn than instalove, with the events of the book happening over time. I also liked that most of the drama was outside of the relationship. The age difference seemed inconsequential because of life experience. I think this book would appeal to many contemporary romance listeners.
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King’s Crown
Oil Kings, Book 1
By: Marie Johnston
Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro, Tor Thom
Age gap romances are one of the forbidden taboos that I love to listen to. This is my first listen by Marie Johnston and I think she did a fabulous job bringing this story to life. We meet Gentry King. He is a widower at an early age, and since the death of his wife has become quite a player despite the fact it upsets his children. When he meets Kendall on the way to an interview with his son, he is intrigued by her brains and her beauty. Young in years but old for her age, Kendall too finds herself attracted to Kendall. But will the attraction turn to love, or will she just be another notch in his bedpost? Well written, romantic and exciting, this story flowed easily for me. I thought the banter between the two was witty and entertaining. I loved the family dynamic. As Gentry tried to mend fences and Kendall helped with her siblings, it aided in depth of the characters and added a sense of realism. I will definitely be watching for more of this series.
Tor Thom and Kelsey Navarro make an incredible team and truly give a fantastic performance. Thom pulls off the older man vibe with a sense of experience, but he also has a vulnerability factor to make Gentry real. Navarro nails Kendall with her quick wit and family feel. She gives Kendall a true feeling of love and loyalty. I enjoyed these two together.
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This was my first Marie Johnson’s book, and won’t be my last. This is the first book in the Oil Kings Series, an Older Man / Younger Woman Romance. I loved it. Gentry and Kendall’s story is well written, and intriguing. Kendall is such a wonderful character, smart, mature, caring, and very supportive with her siblings, and parents. Gentry is handsome, and supportive. They are opposites attract, and they are perfect together. I liked their instant attraction, and their sizzling chemistry. The supporting characters are great, and intriguing. This is a great forbidden romance. I liked the family bonds in this story. Tor Thom and Kelsey Navarro did a fantastic job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listening to King’s Ransom, the next book in the Series. #ALC #ComingSoon #PinkFlamingoProductions #AudiobookObsession #OlderManYoungerWoman
First time reading a Marie Johnston book and I absolutely enjoyed it. I couldn’t put it down! I was hooked from the start. King’s Crown is the first book in the Oil Kings Series featuring the patriarch of the King family, Gentry King, and Kendall Brinkley, marketing assistant. This is an age gap, workplace forbidden romance. Kendall and Gentry have many obstacles against them but they try to find a way to overcome them. This story was super sweet, bit angsty, and pretty steamy. The chemistry between Gentry and Kendall was slow burn intensity, that makes them the perfect match. They have things in common, even though they have a 20 year age gap. The way they understand each other is wonderful to see, they were both mature and communicated what they wanted and expected. It was refreshing. I do have to say the grandma was a bit annoying and overbearing at times, I hope she’s not too involved in the rest of the series. I’m really looking forward to Aiden’s book because his story with Kate sounds enthralling.
What a fantastic age gap story! I loved the first book in the King Oil series featuring Gentry and Kendall. My heart ached for Gentry and the turmoil his life has been in for years. I can’t imagine raising four boys, let alone mostly alone. I thought Kendall needed a backbone when it came to her family, but I’m glad they had her to turn to. I was so happy they were stranded together in a snowstorm and Gentry displayed morals! Such a great book! Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
King’s Crown (Oil Kings #1) – Marie Johnston
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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STANDALONE
ROMANCE
STEAM
Rating: 4 STARS
I don’t know what rock I was living under…
…but thank God I can always count on my IG friends to drag me out from under.
People have been recommending this author to me for a while and I have even had this book on my kindle for weeks now. I’m a picky bitch. I know I am you don’t have to tell me and trust me I wish I wasn’t. I legit have no excuse for not picking this up sooner.
This book was utterly delicious.
DELICIOUS, I tell you.
It had SO many things that I love:
-Alpha male lead
-Excellent chemistry
-Drama
-Heat level
And my absolute favorite thing…
AGE GAP
This was my first read by this author and I was entranced. The writing was brilliant, flowed beautifully and seamlessly throughout! The relationship development was superb, it was SUPER HOT and EROTIC, it was emotional, it was sweet and tender and yet painful at times.
Not gonna lie, I devoured this book. I mean on the edge of my seat, completely oblivious to the world around me, devoured this story!!!! Was up til 4am reading it, in fact.
No self control
No shame.
NO regrets.
Will so….. be reading a lot more books by this author.
Really enjoyed this book and the others in the series! Great characters, I love them all. Can’t wait for the final two books!
Loved the characters and enjoyed the story
Enjoyable read…
This book sucked me in! There was the perfect amount of tension and will they or won’t they. It was paced well and didn’t drag on at all.
Love has no age boundaries. Good story.
I enjoyed this book.
I almost didn’t finish this book, because I generally don’t like or believe in May-December romances. However, it kept my interest and made me want to know what was going to happen to the main–and likable–main characters. Eventually, I came around and wanted a happy ending for them.
Had to finish it to make sure they got to be together in the end. Great story about a strong family who has
Manipulated and deals with life and riches. Wonderful read.
Really enjoyed the characters in this story. They were original and captivating. Good job!
I really like the characters.
I liked this book and look forward to reading more of this series!
Great resd