Get ready for another gripping dark romance from New York Times Bestselling author Penelope Sky! Once you start Cassini and Balto’s story, you won’t be able to put it down until the very end… My husband is cruel, ruthless, and despicable. I hate him with every fiber of my being. The only reason I haven’t killed him or tried to run away is because of the promise I made. I sold myself to save … to run away is because of the promise I made. I sold myself to save someone I loved…and this is the price I have to pay.
I was sitting alone in a bar when the most handsome man walked inside. Striking blue eyes, cheekbones as sharp as glass, and a muscular body fit for a war. He was gorgeous. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. When he bought me a drink, I didn’t say no. I’d been unfulfilled for so long, and I wanted a real man for the night. My husband had his affairs so why couldn’t I?
I noticed the peculiar ring on his right hand, a diamond carved into a skull. If only I’d known what that meant, I would have known who this man was.
The Skull King.
A man more cruel and ruthless than my own husband.
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I liked this book a lot! I really liked Balto and man than ending!!! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I don’t know how Sky’s books keep getting better and better…I didn’t think it was possible! Been a reader since the Crow days and all her books are the best!! The Skull King was another page turner with shocking events and steamy sex. I don’t know how I can wait weeks for the next one!
This might just be my favorite series from this author and that’s going off this one book alone Balto doesn’t try to over compensate for how ruthless he is because everyone already knows instead he’s himself not caring if his desires are out in the open for the world to see anyone dumb enough to cross him knows exactly what to expect so to see him chase after Cassani without concern for Lucian was such a turn on and really made that cliffhanger that’s killer
Cassini offered herself in exchange for her ex-boyfriend’s life. Now, she finds herself married to Lucian, a man she hates and trapped in a life she despises. Meeting Balto, The Skull King, and sleeping with him was supposed to be just a one-night reprieve.
Lust, power, and greed all are combined into a remarkable story here. As Lucian and Balto battle over explosives and skull diamonds, Cassini finds herself caught in the middle. She wants her freedom at all costs, but not it means people have to die.
This is the first installment in this new series. If the rest is as exciting as this first book, we are in for quite a ride!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Yet again author did it! She yet again wrote an amazing story,where lust,betrayal comes hand n hand and this is just 1st installment of the series! can’t wait to read the rest…
Wow Penelope does it again. I could not put it down. I am in love with Balto, man keep the steamy coming!!!!!
Simply amazing. I love the twists and turns this book takes. Once again, the anti-hero shines in his element and proves why he’s really the anti-hero. I couldn’t read this book fast nor could I put it down until I was done. Thank you Penelope Sky for continuing this awesome world!
Where to start? We’ve heard so much about the Skull Kings through all the other books, so to finally get a a piece of the owners life behind the job, is what I’ve been waiting for. Cassini is a strong woman who sold herself to a man for another man to be free that she loved. Shes finding a small piece of happiness through Balto, while her husbands away. Balto is a strong crime Lord too that get anything he wants and runs the country. He finally finds out who Cassini is married too, which he knows very well! Mrs. Penelope knows how to write, the intimacy in this book is spot on!! Can’t wait to the next one!
This maybe my favorite series from Penelope since her buttons series! This was not what I expected and I loved every page in this book. Cannot wait to see how this series plays out.
Holy Moly! The chemistry and connection between Balto and Cassini is sooo hot! I literally couldn’t put this book down. I got it in the morning and finished it that night! It isn’t like Penelope’s other books in that it reminds me of another series of hers. This one is all on its own and on another level. I am so in love with these characters and the series. I can’t wait till May for the 2nd book!
Penelope’s worlds are filled with dark and dangerous men, and strong women. Both usually have a more tender side. I’m not totally sure how I feel about Balto or Cassini yet. So far, their connection is just lust and obsession. They still don’t know a lot about one another, or seem to want to. But there’s a ton of sex. And sneaking. And backroom deals with shady characters, not to mention secrets.
We’ll see where this story leads us, and I hope to fall in love with this couple, but I’m not there yet. Especially while the Skull Kings still run those awful auctions.
Completely different in terms of story line compared to her other books. The characters have similar traits than her other characters but still are unique enough to have a new series. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
My God that was hot!!!! What an incredible beginning of what promises to be an another awesome series. Action, intrigue, steamy, deliciousness. I am in utter love with Balto. Can’t wait for the next book.
This book is stupendous.. Penelope has knocked it out of the park with The Skull King, first book in this new series. Cassini is married to a man named Lucian who she despises. She married him to save someones life. She hates him but she is also have some freedom. Lucian is a deplorable person. She meets a man at a bar whose she finds unbelievably attraction. He gives her his card. Eventually they hook up and the sex is so steamy and off the charts. His name is Balto and he knows Cassini is married to a man she hates and that she married him to save someone. This goes on for some time. Cassini and Balto meeting and having sex that is off the charts. He doesn’t know why she doesn’t leave him. She tells Balto her husband is a very dangerous man. but she doesn’t know how dangerous Balto is. Such a small world. Eventually Balto finds out who she is married to, who he knows quite well. I do not want to go further with my review because I do not want to give away any spoilers. But I will say this book was so fantastic my heart was racing. If I could,I would have gave it 10 Stars. Can’t wait for the next book in the seres.
Oh my oh my… For the love of all hot men in the world! Balto the Skull King is definitly that Alpha anti hero super hot I wanna climb him kinda man.
From the moment I lay my eyes on him across the room at that bar… I envy Cassini for having him
Balto is the King. He is dark and dangerous. And he fulfill every single dream Cassini have from a man.
What suppose to be a one time become so much more at the end.
Pages of sexy super steamy scenes, that last one in Cassini’s room, in her husband house, that was super hot!
Short and sweet. A perfect example of how small the world really is. Balto is not what I expected, but out of all of the bad men in Penelope’s books, I’m instantly drawn to him. I don’t see him turning the other cheek, which is something I like in this book. And Cassini….girl, what did you get yourself into.
Not a big cliffhanger, but definitely ends with you wanting much more. Entertaining from page 1. Can’t wait to see what happens next!!
The Skull King by Penelope Sky left me speechless. The first word’s that came out of my mouth when I finished it was “WOW”. Penelope Sky outdid herself once again and I can’t wait to see what’s to come, I highly recommend The Skull King.
So this is a brand new series by Penelope sky starring Balto and Cassini! I’ve been a HUGE fan of Penelope Sky since her original Buttons series and while all of her work is great this series looks to be exceptional one you’re not going to want to miss! All of the ads I completely right I definitely think that Balto might be her biggest alpha yet. Steamy scenes, exceptional writing and characters and a great starting book for whats to come in this series! Cassini is a sassy, strong woman and stands by her word even when she wants to bail with everything in her. Balto is a true alpha, nothing will stand in his way to get what he wants, strong and will stand up to anyone because he truly is the most powerful man in the country. There will be times you have to re read something multiple times just to make sure that actually happened. If you take a chance on this author and this book series you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to see what’s to come in this series. I truly believe this will go down as one of my favorite series of all time, and there’s a good chance it could be yours as well. I will most definitely be counting down the days until the second book comes out The Skull Crusher!
When I started reading I couldn’t put down.Penelope Sky is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book this series.I adore this book and it’s characters.