Once upon a time, there was a wholesome young princess who ruled her kingdom in grace and purity…This isn’t that story.Octavia is a naughty, snarky, young princess that is always looking for a good time. But, in a single night, a greedy, bloodthirsty enemy changes her world forever. Now that she’s in control, the rebellious princess is trying to escape the terrors of her past by becoming the … her past by becoming the Queen of Pleasure. Decadence and debauchery sum up the days in her world, and being the Queen of Pleasure comes with benefits! Her favorite one is having the choice of the fairest gentlemen in the land to be her private “playthings.” All seemed well in her kingdom of pleasurable pain.
Tragedy is about to strike a second time, forcing this hedonistic monarch to embrace her dark past, and to realize the full potential running through her veins. In order to destroy the familiar enemy who once shook her world, she will need to gather those closest to her, and learn to lean on her newest “plaything”…who is not all that he seems.
Blood is sweet, but revenge is sweeter when you’re…The Queen.
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The Queen is a spectacularly weaved tale that tells us the story of Octavia and the tragic circumstances surrounding her ascension from Princess to Queen of Drishane, a kingdom in olde Ireland. Octavia is a Queen who does what she wants in all things especially in pursuing her own dark pleasures. Having her own band of young, strong and virile men who are referred to as her “Gentlemen” Octavia enjoys their company lustily. Each year at the Drishane festival a new gentleman is welcomed to the group. This year, during the selection, the Queen feels a mystifying allure to the latest of her Gentlemen. Who is he and why does Octavia feel so drawn to him?
The Queen is very different from The Trial by Fire series of books but is just as excellently written. Cole Denton proves that he is not an author to be pigeonholed. The Queen is a fantastic combination of dark erotic fiction that will have sparks flying from your reading device – it’s THAT hot! Also, with a paranormal element that is genius in the linking together of plot and characters it will grasp your mind and take you to a spine-tingling cliffhanger. I wait with bated breath for book two of the Sanguine Series to find out what happens next to Queen Octavia and all of her men.
– Night Owl Book Blog
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great description and depth of characters. I love the anticipation of the return of the villain. This was a fantastic story and super steamy. Looking forward to reading Hybrid. I highly recommend this book
I haven’t read much paranormal since Laurel K. Hamilton. But my interest has been rekindled recently so I decided to dive into this one and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I’m moving right on to Book 2. A little darkness with a lot heat, you can’t go wrong with that. Not to mention vampires that don’t sparkle.
Cole Denton is a new to me author who’s writing is quickly turning me into a huge fan. The blurb and reviews had me irresistibly drawn to The Queen in spite of my skepticism for reverse harem and paranormal stories. Well, consider me converted! The Queen drew me into her enticing, erotic world from the first chapter and I could not put it down. While some authors spend full chapters on the backstory and world building, The Queen gets straight to the story with the backstory and other aspects of her world seamlessly woven throughout the book. This lead to a smooth flowing storyline that was completely captivating and suspenseful. Scenes of The Queen with her gentlemen were intensely arousing and erotic, leaving me panting for more. I can’t wait to dive into Hybrid, the next book of this series!
Octavia was born into royalty. Such a fine, subdued princess she was not. She was less interested in her duties as princess and more interested in her own personal pleasure and what lay beyond the castle walls deep in the forest. One night of curiosity leads to an act of horror and Octavia will never be the same. With the help of her glorified babysitter turned most trusted ally, Klyn, they begin to rebuild what was taken from them. Witches and Warlocks reside in the forest, but apparently that’s not all that hides there.
I’m usually not a big fan of PNR, but this book definitely had my interest! FAST PACED, EXCITING AS WELL AS INTRIGUING, WITH UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS AND A GREAT STORYLINE THIS BOOK IS A DEFINITE MUST READ ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK !
So this book has been sitting on kindle for a little while now and I am literally kicking myself for not ready it sooner. Written in way that sucked me in from the first page, I was glued to my kindle to the very end.
Queen Octavia wasn’t prepared to become the Queen at her young age and has never forgotten the circumstances on how it happened. Knowing that the threat is still out there, she continues to try to her kingdom safe and hidden.
This paranormal reverse Harlem is unlike my normal dark reads, but quickly became one of my favorites. Queen Octavia and her gentlemen are going to set your kindle on fire . And that ending? Wow! If I didn’t already have the next one downloaded and ready, I would have been so upset because it’s a doozy of a cliffhanger .
Cole has outdone himself with this one! Although I am not usually a fan of Vampires and such, I could not put this book down! Hot, steamy, sexy characters and scenes, intrigue and mystery all rolled together. I can’t wait for the second book to come out!
Vampires!!! Love them and it’s hard to find a good series with vampires IMHO, I find they are either campy or it’s all about the sex with no story line and/or good characters. This book has all of those things. The characters are all interesting and likable. They story will keep you interested and yes there is sex lol
This was my first paranormal read and I’m pleased that the author was Cole Denton! It was astonishing. Cole makes you fall in love and embrace his characters. Octavia, Klyn, and the “boys” are sexy and sizzling. The Queen is amazingly well-written and paced. This ended in a cliffhanger. Thank goodness I had Hybrid waiting.
Queen by Cole Denton is a dark, reverse harem, paranormal story not for the faint of heart. It has been awhile since I have read a paranormal book, and I enjoyed this one. I was drawn to Queen Octavia and her bodyguard and confidant, Klyn. The book ends in a cliffhanger, and I am glad the next book was just released. I am not a fan of cliffhangers. I really enjoyed the book.
I am not a fan of vampire stories but Cole Denton has written a book that draws you in and the secondary story almost makes you forget about the vampires.
The Queen and her “boys” are so very lovable and entertaining and Mr. Klyn…
Reverse Harem is not my normal kind of read. But I do like dark romance and I do like paranormal romance so I did enjoy this!
The book is about a sexually charged princess who becomes queen at an early age when her entire kingdom including her family is massacred by the Carpe Noctem (vampires).
200 years go past and she is now ruling the kingdom in a very different manner to her parents with the help of her faithful friend and saviour Klyn.
Octavia has amassed her own little pleasure group… her faithful gentlemen who will do anything for her… especially please her erotic, fetished sexual fantasies.
But not everything is as it seems.
Beware of what lurks in the fog.
This book is very explicit and definitely not for under 18s.
This story is absolutely amazing. Octavia is beyond spectacular. I love Klyn. He is complete loyalty. I adore the four gentlemen as well. I have no words for one. This is on journey you must go on. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I absolutely recommend this book.
This is totally a different type of book that Cole has written. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat. In the beginning the now Queen was a teenage and very sexual and loved to explore. The now Queen is partly a vampire. You will have to read this book to see how she became a partial vampire. This is a cliffhanger. Enjoy
…….This Dark erotic/paranormal story had me gripped in its claws, as Queen Octavia and her Gentlemen sizzle up the pages with Octavia’s deep,dark and dirty desires. With Klyn by her side as her protector and best friend, the two after facing one tragedy together, find that the winds are changing again….Bringing fog rolling in, with an evil presence that lurks in its shadows.
I CAN NOT WAIT for the 2nd book in this series as this one leaves you right at a crucial moment…..
Just brilliant.
Do you love Dark Romances? How about Paranormal Romances? Reverse Harem? If you said “yes” to any, or all of the above…then you need to one click The Queen NOW!
This book is an exceptionally crafted intertwining of everything that makes a romance novel good. But it’s more than just “romance”! There’s mystery and majesty, sorcery and spells, vampires and kings, action, heat…soooo much heat, and layers of every kind of love there is. The Queen is a new genre for this author, but like his 5 Star debut novel, Forged, you’d never guess that he wasn’t an old pro.
Believe me when I tell you that you need to grab your snacks, wine, and battery operated devices before you sit down. Because you will immediately want to shut out the world, pull back the mists of time, and spend a day in the sensual life of The Queen.
Wow! Loved it!
What a brilliant story, with bags of hot sexiness to enjoy aswell.
Fantastic characters, especially The Queen, Klyn and Kamara, and not forgetting the many, hot gentlemen!! I couldn’t stop turning the pages and book 2 can’t come soon enough!
I knew once Cole started putting out blurbs for this book that it was going to be spectacular! Boy was I wrong, spectacular doesn’t even touch this book! I absolutely love the Queen and her gentlemen!!!! The story sucks you in, it was like nothing I even expecting! I cannot wait to find out what the next book in the series will bring, because…well that was one hell of a cliffhanger!! This story is kinky, feisty, suspenseful, and every bit as powerful as you would expect a Queen to be. READ THIS BOOK!! You will NOT regret it!
I really have a difficult time reviewing this story.
There ‘s a ton of sexcapades . Princess Octavia enjoys her fantasies. She has Klyn at her side for protection. He is truly someone I got to love . He helps her survive and starting as the Queen. She has her men to satisfy her needs and every year she get a new one added.But strange things are happening. Cliffhanger what is going on.
The characters are wonderful.
This book is not for the faint of heart or prudish. Packed with explicit scenes it’s not recommended for anyone under 18.
Princess Octavia, while young is not innocent at all and she thoroughly enjoys her fantasies.
To be honest I fell in love with her bodyguard/caretaker Klyn he is truly someone to be reckoned with. It’s because of him the Princess survives to become Queen.
Octavia is a good ruler, and she has her quirks but she is also always a bit fearful the Carpe Noctem would return and destroy all she has rebuilt.
Her ‘gentlemen’ satisfy her needs and she adds to them periodically. But strange things start happening and the suspense builds.
A bit of a cliffhanger with extreme heat, interesting characters and a bit dark. It’s not clear if this is going to be a trilogy or more of a series, but I do hope we don’t have to wait very long for the next book.