“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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Logan King’s reputation proceeds him. If you need anything he’s your guy. He’s a cocky punk that will use anyone to get what he needs.
Evelyn Monroe keeps her head down. She’s just trying to make it through until she can leave. When she catches Logan’s attention, her life is forever changed.
These two are explosive and obsessive and all wrong for each other.
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Lucas can have whatever he wants whenever he wants. His cold closed demeanor has helped him become the powerful man he is today. Evie is a strong willed woman who happens to get the attention of Lucas one morning at her job. Now I’d love to say that sparks fly but immediately Lucas treats Evie like she has some how wronged him.
Shortly after their first meeting Lucas gives Evie a job offer she can’t refuse. When the first day in the job leads to Evie accepting a date by Lucas’s friend Preston you know Lucas will be super jealous. One thing leads to another and Lucas’s obsession with Evie interferes with his business.
Will Evie and Lucas be able to withstand the story outcome?
I highly recommend this book for anyone who does love an angsty romance with an ending you didn’t see coming. Can’t wait for the second installment of this series! I need more Lucas and Evie in my life.
So intense a real page turner. To bad the last page, (which so happens to be the most powerful page) leaves you with one hell of a cliffhanger.
Lucas sees Lucas eants Lucas gets. But anything fragile that Lucas touches he breaks (on purpose) but you don’t question Lucas.
Until Evie comes crashing into town with her innocent eyes and FU** ME looks. OOPS she didn’t get the memo, don’t poke the beast.
Thos hot and steamy read wull have you scowling, crying, praying, salivating and pouting.
ENDS WITH A CLIFFHANGER
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If I could give it ten stars I would. Evil is a young girl dealt a bad hand. Luke is an arrogant a**hole. What he wants he gets. He wants Evie but tells himself he doesn’t. These two are phenomenal characters. The roller coaster ride this takes you on is unbelievable. The ending is something you will gasp at. Enjoy this wonderful read.
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This is a must read! It’s an intensely powerful story, full of debauchery and hidden agendas. You have to meet Lucas, all-around alphahole and resident bad boy. He’s rude and crude, with absolutely no apologies. But he’s also so much deeper than that. Finding out what made him tick was an emotional test of boundaries and fortitude. He’s sexy and smart, full of confident swagger and grit.
And Evie, his Storm, was as lost as they come, but she still held her own against the onslaught of all that was Lucas. Her story was a hard one, and she but I loved how she stood her ground when she needed to. I didn’t want this to stop! I SO need part 2 now!
OMG–what a cliffhanger! I can’t believe it ended so quickly…the anticipation of the next book will be really succulent and I can’t wait to find out what happens next!! Lucas King is very handsome, arrogant, ruthless, manipulative, vindictive, and an a**hole. Everyone seems to be afraid of Lucas, but not Evelyn (Evie/Storm) Monroe. Evie is new to the small town, and her father is a lawyer in DA’s office. Lucas saw Evie at a diner, and he was enthralled with her, but at the same time he wanted to possess her. When ‘king’ Lucas wants something or someone—he normally gets what he wants. When things start to get intense and suspenseful, this book was impossible to put down. I wasn’t expecting the turn this story just took; it has quite an unexpected surprise that is jaw-dropping good! There are so many twists and turns with intense elements to this story that you cannot highlight on just one. Wait until you read what happens at the end—you will be flabbergasted and appalled. This is the first time I read a book by N.M. Catalano, but I assure you, it will not be the last. N.M. Catalano you did it with this twisted, steamy, and suspenseful romance with deep and troubled characters. The storyline is fluid, and the characters are extremely well developed. You won’t regret reading this book! I can’t wait to read Book 2.
AHHHH!!!! I can’t wait for more of Evie and Lucas!!! I was totally sucked into this book. Loved the forbidden attraction between these two. Many twists and turns with lots of questions left unanswered.
Lucas is a complete A, so I’m happy that we get in his head to hear him battle with himself over Evie.
I’m beyond ready to see what N.M. Catalano has in store for us with the next book.
This is fabulous theres no words good enough I loved every thing about this book from the very first page, God the emotions and intensity was off the charts and the character development was outstanding. We have Lucas King and let me tell you he is a first class jerk with absolutely nothing nice to say but arrogant selfish words that hurt deeply and are shocking what comes out of his mouth and he always gets what he wants and his sights are on a feisty hurricane of a woman Evie who is responsible in every way and is beautiful inside and out and she just met her devil. the vibes between these two are explosive with just one look that sets the pages on fire. I loved King you just want to squeeze him and not let go he is one hot A-Hole and how can you not be attracted to that. I really cannot wait for the next one I crave it oh and that ending just wow!!!
His Royal Prickness has arrived! I’ve been looking forward to reading this book since NM Catalano first started teasing us about Lucas King and let me tell you it was worth the wait!
Lucas King has worked his way out of his past by becoming the “go to” man. He wanted a better life, he wanted everything he never had and he went out and got it. What Lucas King wants. Lucas King gets. That’s how he’s built his kingdom. You want it, he can get it, no matter what it is…for a price, of course. His life is smooth sailing until a hurricane by the name of Evie makes landfall at the wrong place, at the wrong time.
Evelyn Monroe is a good girl. Does what she can to help her dad and brother and works hard to save enough money to go to college. When events spiral out of her control she finds herself in Lucas King’s sights and what she sees in his angry baby blue glare scares and excites her all at once…
He warned her, she should have listened. He wants to ruin her but he also just wants her.
“Then he slowly turns to face me, his gaze piercing and focused. I stop breathing, and I know instantly I am in so much trouble.” ~ Evie
Lucas and Evie’s hate/love relationship will take you on an amazing journey in this first part of The King duet. I can not wait for the second book to find out what happens with Lucas and Evie!
Thank you NM Catalano for another amazing book!
Lucas King is a prick! But I still found myself falling under his spell. I love Evelyn! She is such a strong, and great character! They both are. N.M. Catalano ripped my heart out at the end. *shaking my fist at N.M. Catalano* I’m so upset with N.M. Catalan! Lol! And I will stay that way until book 2 comes out. The snippet at the end of book 1 already has me hooked. It can’t get here fast enough. I need more! Now! It’s insane how badly I need to read the next book.
Fantastic start to a great series!
Lucas is a grade A jerk. When he lays his eyes on the sweet innocent Evie, he decides on the spot she is His. Evie is a sweet girl who has suffered a loss that has forced her to grow up before she should have. So she is still has that innocence that people love to use & manipulate. Evie gets sucked into Lucas’ world & things start happening to suck you down the rabbit whole with this couple. I can’t wait to see what all happens with the next book!!
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I found myself completely enthralled by Lucas and Evie’s story. Dark, dramatic, suspenseful, intense and full of twists, the story line will pull you under and just not let go. The attraction between these to opposites is potent and the love/hate tango that they engage in will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation of the next turn or dip in their fierce dance. Evie was so easy to like and feel for, while Lucas (in all his jerk-ish glory) fell into the hate-to-love-him-but-just-can’t-help-yourself catagory. I thought this was an amazing start to this two book duet and I can not wait for more!
This is a short first book of the duet, more of a novella. It was interesting but I found it frustrating with its lack of detail and background information. I did enjoy it for the most part though and would recommend it. I’m looking forward to the next book to see what becomes of these characters.
Can a “Bad Man” Have good Qualities?!! 4.5 stars
Lucas King is a wheeler and a dealer and not someone you mess with. When Evie comes to his attention, and ultimately starts working for him things get quite complicated. Love him or hate him he makes quite an impact. Gripping story of relationship and power.
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Lucas King is a provider of services. He was a poor boy out to make it on his own and now he has it all. He is on his way until he meets Evelyn. Evie becomes his obsession with a love/hate relationship that will leave you breathless. Evie didn’t listen when King promised to take it all from her. The push and pull between these characters is electric and you just can’t look away. Now awaiting the next book to find out how things will turn out for this couple.
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Lucas is considered the king of the town. You need anything done he is your man.
Evelyn is it excited to move on to college soon. She cares for her younger brother. Evelyn did not make a good first impression with Lucas. She feels that he hates her because of it.
I loved this story. Lucas is a complete douche most of the time. There are a few times you see his armor slip. It was during those times you see he can be decent human being. Evelyn was a bit hot tempered and spoke her mind. I really liked that about her. She was innocent, loving and cares about other’s.
I was not ready for the story to end. You get to the end of it and you want to scream NO! I need the end of this story now! September will not come soon enough for me.
Holy hell in a hand basket! I had to take a night to digest this amazing book. Right now I am having a withdrawal from Evie and Lucas. This book absolutely took me out of my comfort zone in one chapter but honestly I absolutely loved it. Lucas and Evie drove me insane but I love a book that will do that. This book will take you on a journey that you will never expect and you will love every twist and every turn. I loved how Evie stood up for herself, I wish she would done more in a certain part of the book but she is one strong and amazing woman. I loved Lucas as well but he needed a good ass kicking. So many more questions to see where it all goes and I am looking forward to the next one. Is it September yet? I am in need STAT!!!
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Gripping – Emotional – Raw
Lucas is that anti-hero.
The one we absolutely despise.
The one who’s darkness calls to us.
The one we believe we can save.
Forged by the immorality of humanity –
Angry at a world that plays favorites –
Betrayed by the petty and greedy –
He takes all that hate and rage and bottles it.
Uses it to fuel his retribution.
He has a plan. It is perfect.
Until Evelyn.
Until the day a Storm tears apart his very foundation.
Evelyn
The perfect sister.
The perfect caretaker.
The perfect daughter.
Despite all the tragedy that had befallen her world she still radiates a kindness, an innocence that seems to encompass those around her.
And her laughter –
She was the perfect Storm ~ and she needed to be quelled.
I loved and loathed Lucas all at the same time.
He was so angry at the world. I understood his pain a bit more as the story progressed and the layers that were Lucas were peeled away. It by no means justified the cruelty and debasement that he dealt out like candy, but it did give motive.
Evelyn, my heart truly broke for her. She was trying so hard to be so many things. At first for me, she came across as a bit naive but I was wrong. So wrong. She is the Storm that Lucas touts her to be.
Catalano sets the foundation with The Making of a King.
Lucas’ need to destroy the light that is Evelyn.
The acts of jealousy that would fuel the betrayals (this is a tissue moment!)
The one decision that would rip apart their world birthing the monster that Lucas would become.
We get to meet the key players. Some on a very personal level, others we only get glimpses of, not enough to know if they are part of the problem or part of the solution.
As I have come to expect from Catalano’s writing we are left dangling on a precipice of needing more.
One taste just wasn’t enough.
This is a wine (I required Vodka, just saying) and tissue read.
It takes the reader beyond the darkness.
I have so many questions
Need book two now!
I loved the first instalment of The Kings Duet and am eagerly awaiting All The Kings Men. Lucas King is the product of his upbringing and the influence of others. He is brutally honest, but only tells you what he wants to, he hold his cards close to his chest.
Evelyn has made a deal with her father, she is trying to be a mother, sister, hold down a job and finish school. The duress is getting to her, but she can’t afford to drop any balls. Evie may well be a fraction of her former self but she still has that spitfire personality. After a rather embarrassing run in with Lucas King, she can’t get him off her mind…just like every other girl who’s ever heard of him.
Lucas is interrupted whilst in a clandestine meeting, he didn’t need a witness to. When the little storm comes raging into the diner, his interest is peaked. However he doesn’t have a heart, no he wants to destroy her. He’s going to teach her a lesson…she’s just like a storm in a teacup and he’s waiting for the china to crack.
Evie and Lucas have a hate/love relationship. He’s the king and has to live up to his rep. While Evie is a sweet girl with sassy attitude and a foul mouth. When Lucas’ little hurricane stormed into life little did they know the path of destruction that awaits them.
Loved little Jax. He’s a character!