“Dark, dramatic, suspenseful, intense and full of twists,” Gladys, Goodreads Reviewer“If I could give it ten stars I would.” Carmen, Goodreads Reviewer“This book will take you on a journey you will never expect and you will love every twist and every turn.” Jamie, Goodreads Reviewer“Intense story,” Pauline, Passionate About Books Blog“One of this years must read books,” Autumn, Goodreads Reviewer… Goodreads Reviewer
Every story has a beginning.
This is theirs.
Evie
You should always be prepared for things to get worse.
That’s what he’d told me.
I didn’t listen.
I should have known how things were going to turn out.
From the first moment I looked into Lucas King’s angry baby blues, filled with torment and vengeance, and aimed straight for me.
Lucas
Her first mistake was she was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Her second mistake was she didn’t listen.
I’d warned her. I’d told her I was going to take everything from her.
I did. Things she could only give once.
All of it was mine.
She belonged to me the instant I saw her.
She was a good girl.
Too bad I was going to ruin her.
This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a story about a boy who made himself king, and his obsession.
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I have QUESTIONS, lots of questions. This story drew me in from the beginning but left me with so many unanswered questions. I want to know all the things. Of course, I can’t ask them in detail because it would ruin the book for others and I can’t have that on my conscience. This author always writes books with characters that just grab you. Her men don’t politely take your arm and show an interest in you, but grab you from behind by the throat and whisper “got you”. I need to know who is Lucas King, what happened to the boy, what was the plan, why pick this girl, did he get some revenge and can he have it all? Seriously, get busy woman, because I need the second book in this duet. This writer is a one click author for me.
Unbelievable!!
I usually go for the romantic with a little bit of mystery…that is not this at all!!!! It had twists and turns and situations I didn’t see coming. There was a sexual undercurrent. The greed that people have and those that think they can get away with ANYTHING is scary! I couldn’t put the book down and now I’m compelled to read the next one immediately!! Bravo
WOW! I got completely swept up in the storm that is Lucas King. He is chaotic and destructive, ready to destroy anything and everyone in his path. He is darkness and Evie is the light he thinks long ago faded from his soul. His mission was to destroy Evie because he couldn’t face how much he wanted her, to own her, and make her his. In the end he did that and so much more. The Making Of a King had everything I love and hope for when I pick up a book by this fantastic author. She is hands down one of my favorite authors.
I warn you now, this is not a sweet romance. It is not about a bad boy falling for the good girl. This is about a demon who takes what he wants and owns them. Mind, body, and soul. Lucas King is the biggest asshole I have had the pleasure of reading. Nice is not a word anyone would use to describe him, yet I loved him. I loved this broken boy who saw nothing but black in his soul and heart. That is until he sets his sights on Evelyn. As terrible as he treated her, Evie never Lucas walk all over her. She gave as much as she got. I’m not gonna lie, the girl is a complete fool for Lucas. She couldn’t deny how much he intrigued her and how much she longed for the cracks in his mask. When that mask falls, it was so beautiful. The gentle way he treats Evie is like she is the most precious thing in the world and it melted my heart. She saw the person behind the darkness and gave all of herself to Lucas King.
The end of this book was so good. I knew with the way this author writes books that some crazy shit was going to go down at the end and I was not disappointed. Holy crap! I am going out of my mind wanting to know what happens next with Lucas. This book was so effing good.
Freaking Loved it!!!
This intro to Lucas and Evie was so entertaining. Here is this alpha male who takes one look at Evie and decides to ruin her. Only he never expected it to really happen, since their chemistry turned out to be off the charts.
Knowing that he is the reason for her fall, Lucas seems to have turned a whole page. I am super excited to read Book 2 to find out what is next.
This was a good read. The characters were believable in an everyday sense, meaning I could see this happening in real life. The small town aspect of everyone knowing your business is reality for a lot of us and something easily relate-able. I am waiting for part 2 with baited breath…
This book was everything I thought it would be and more. This is my first book by this author and I am in love. Lucas is a sexy, alpha male who’s used to getting what he wants when he wants it. I love angst, steamy, page turning goodness and book is it! Looking forward to more books by this author.
Lucas King is the make it happen guy and so arrogant you want to smack him. Evelyn finds herself on his radar for the simple fact that she is in his eyesight.
She wants to hate him. He wants to destroy her. And someone wants to ruin them both.
The pull between them is strong. Almost as strong as their dislike for one another.
When her destruction is his downfall, Lucas must take a deeper look at himself and her.
I really wanted to dislike him and I wanted to shake her awake! But in the end, when you see things falling into place, you truly see where he is coming from and how she fell.
Now I am invested in them and must have the rest of the story. I won’t say I love Lucas yet, but he is worming his way inside. I can see Evie’s strength and expect her to grow into a stronger woman. Her only weakness may just be Lucas.
This is a wonderful read from the very beginning. I was captivated by this book and continuously found myself drawn to the characters. Nice plots and easy to follow. The characters had such chemistry that you could feel the sparks. In true N.M. Catalano form the characters and their personalities are unique with qualities and traits that balance out perfectly. The chemistry between the main characters is sizzling. I loved they way they came together so smoothly. The scenes are so graphic and vivid it’s easy to picture each scenario as it plays off one another beautifully. N. M. Catalano did an excellent job bringing these stories to life flawlessly.
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The Making of a King was everything one knows, expects and loves from Catalano. King had a rough start in love, but was determined to work hard and get everything he could want. King gets exactly what he wants out of life now. If he wants something, he takes it. When Evie passes into Kings life, finding herself at the wrong place at the wrong time, his carefully orchestrated life gets turned upside down. He warns her away. She’s a good girl certainly too good for a man like him, but Evie sees something in King she can’t turn her back on. I love these two a lot and a, so anxious for the second part of their duet. This has the perfect amount of angst, suspense and simmering sexual tension.
I’ve been waiting to read this book since I first saw that incredible, sexy as hell cover. And it did not disappoint!! N.M.Catalano has woven all the best aspects of any engrossing story into a dark, sexy, suspenseful tapestry that leaves you feeling every emotion possible, except for disappointment. That feeling is not possible with this novel. King is everything. You love him, hate him, lust him, detest him, desire him. But above it all, you want to hold him and make his world a better place. And Evie is just the woman to do all of that. She is responsible, funny, feisty, irreverant, maternal, beautiful. She is everything you’d want in a best friend, or a big sister. Everyone in this book is interesting. And the various storylines leave just enough room for wild speculation, and exciting conspiracy theories galore!! So, bring on Book 2!!
If you love the the angst riddled High School aged dark romances from LJ Shen, and Tijan, you will absolutely LOVE The Making Of A King. It is definitely one of this years must read books
This is the first book in a duet, so be warned that it doesn’t have an “ending” per se! This is not your typical romance or romantic hero, Lucas is definitely the definition of the anti-hero. So if you dislike books that have a man that can be a total jerk, then this book is probably not for you. However, as much as I disliked his behavior at times, the story completely pulled me in and left me wanting more! There are lots of twists and turns, and so many things I wasn’t expecting. But it all definitely left me wanting more. My only reasoning for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 was that I had a hard time liking Lucas at first, but as the story moved on I found myself needing to know more about him and what makes him tick. And that right there is why I always find myself rereading this author’s books! When you can make a jerk lovable, it’s time to keep reading!
this is a love hate read that will have you on the edge of your seat inbetween being anger at King and then loving his sweet side. so cant wait for the next book as this will keep you hanging at the ending.
Lucas is a young man making his way in a world of the rich and untouchables. He is the King of his world even though he didn’t come by his money their way. Lucas meets the new waitress at the diner where he eats everyday and decides he wants her, he wants to destroy her and makes her life hell. But will he succeed or will she bring him to his knees?
Evie is the sweet and innocent girl who is trying to help her father raise her younger brother and finish school so she can get away and go to college. Once she is fired from her job at the diner she is offered a job with Lucas who has captivated her. But why is he giving her this chance and will she be safe around him or will he ruin her?
This story was a little twisted with all the people involved and all the goings on in this small town. It will sure keep you intrigued and on your toes waiting to see what happens next and how it will effect everyone.
Can’t wait to finish this story that left me hanging on for dear life.
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I’m so glad this is going to be more than one book. I couldn’t get enough. I also was kept guessing as to what Lucas’ intentions were. I loved all the twists and turns and although I still have more questions after finishing the way the author made sure every detail was perfect makes me impatient for the next book.
The making Of a King was a fantastic read! The story was perfect and flowed perfectly. It was a really quick read that left me wanting more! I love all of Nadine’s books but this one really grabbed me.
I fell in love with Lucas King from page one! I love that bad a*$ personality. He was so suspenseful and had me wondering throughout the whole book. I wanted to throw my kindle a couple of times with the way he treated other people, especially Evelyn. Although neither one of them wanted to admit it but those sparks flew from the get go. I don’t want to give too much away but that ending gutted me. I did not expect that at all.
The Making Of A King is the first book in The King Duet. I know I can’t wait to get All The KINGS Women book!
Loved it!! Dark, dramatic, suspenseful, intense and full of twists, the story line will pull you in. Loved the forbidden attraction between these two. Many twists and turns with lots of questions left unanswered. Now we just wait for more!
I have to say I have a hate/love relationship with Lucas. He was such a jerk but you slowly got to see underneath all the anger/hate but then the twist! I need more now. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Infuriatingly Fantastic!
This story is dark, intense and at times very suspenseful. There are little twists and turns that keep you completely enthralled with these characters. The love/hate relationships are so well thought out that there are times that you don’t know who to route for.
I absolutely loved Lucas King but he was just so infuriating at times. You love him, then you loath him, but you can’t get enough of him! Evie at times was also infuriating but unlike some girls, she actually has a backbone and knows just how to use it. I loved all of Lucas and Evie’s interactions – they were explosive and on fire. AMAZING!
Fantastic writing and storytelling. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
This 1st book in this series was so good. Lucas King is a provider of many services, that’s how he makes his money. But then a storm blows into his life called Evelyn and decides he has to have her in every way.
This story continues around the characters crazy love/hate relationship with a very dramatic ending.