“What a cliffhanger, what a book!!! Definitely one of my top 10 of the year!”– I Love HEA Romance Book BlogFrom bestselling contemporary dark romance author Fawn Bailey, the highly anticipated second installment of The Dazzling Court, a dark & twisted steamy romance series.In a land far far away, I entered a competition to win the prince’s heart. I never expected this outcome – that I would … prince’s heart. I never expected this outcome – that I would have two princes interested in my hand and my heart.
Olivier and Bruno Bellamy will stop at nothing to make me their princess. I am caught up in their battle for my body. And knowing their deepest, darkest secret, means I am the one who calls the shots.
Now I need to make a choice…
Will I pick Olivier? Handsome, dignified, and hiding deep, dark secrets, he is the one who’s wanted me from the very beginning. The one who made me fall in love at first sight, and won’t give up until I’m his property.
Or maybe I’ll go with his brother, the bast*ard prince, Bruno. Tall, dark, handsome – and oh so dangerous, Bruno is off limits, but that only makes me want him more.
As the compeition for Olivier’s heart reaches its dangerous peak, I know I have to pick betweeen them.
But the real question is…
Why choose?
Wicked Prince is the second book in The Dazzling Court trilogy. Amber’s story begins in Dark Castle and concludes in Ever After.
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Wicked Prince is dark and wickedly delicious tale…
…that will titillate your senses, with web of a deceit..
Twist that you are not expecting, addicting..
3 1/2 stars
Wicked Prince by Fawn Bailey just kinda left me feeling kinda blah. Now I didn’t read the first book, but I didn’t feel lost just no connection to the characters.
This book is filthy, naughty, taboo. All the things I love about a Fawn Bailey book, however I really just couldn’t connect with what the hell was going on with Bruno and Oliver. Hell Amber deserves so much better, and I found her character a bit weak.
So while I struggled with Wicked Prince, I still would like to see how this story plays out.
What a captivating and intense book. So many twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat. Such a good read with a cliffhanger ending that will leave you craving more ASAP. Can’t wait to read the conclusion to this insanely good series.
The Dazzling Court series just keeps getting better with each addition and Wicked Prince was a wickedly delicious read. Full of lies, deception, intrigue, suspense, and betrayal Olivier, Bruno and Amber constantly kept me on my toes. I was hooked and couldn’t put down my Kindle throughout this emotional rollercoaster ride. I eagerly waited for the truth to be revealed and then an unexpected twist had me questioning everything. I can’t wait to see what’s next in this addictive pageturner of a series!
This is the secind book in this amazing, dark series. The last one left on a cliffhanger and its suspense was killing me to know what happened next. Was on edge the whole time. Really cant wait for the next one.
This starts where the first one left off. OMFG!!! This was a great sequel. Once I started I could not put it down. There is a lot of suspense and so many twists and turns that will shock you. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. You will be taken on a dark and twisted rollercoaster ride. When I left the first book, I wasn’t sure who I wanted to pick. I was thinking maybe it could be a menage, but now I feel like Amber should knock them both out and leave. These men drove me crazy and I wanted to smack them. Not only will you want to beat the men, the queen deserves the biggest smackdown. The physical chemistry between them is very hot. Olivier and Bruno also need to quit acting like a couple of children and do what’s best for Amber. This girl gets put through the ringer in this one. I am not going to tell you more, but you really need to read this. The storyline is good and I can’t wait to see what happen in the finale. The cliffhanger….. holy $@*&!!!!!
I thought I had an idea of where this story was going to go after the first book. Boy was I wrong about that. The dark and twisted places this book goes are even darker and more twisted than I was prepared for. My mind is spinning and I no longer know how I want to see this series end. Which brother does Amber keep? Both? Neither? And will she even survive all the secrets to see justice done?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
Wicked Prince by Fawn Bailey is an incredible read and a fantastic continuation of the trilogy.
This book is hot. Hot with a capital ‘h’. The scenes between Amber and Olivier and Bruno will melt you on the sofa. It was just the right amount of steam, and the dominance had me fanning myself from the heat.
There’s a lot going on in the novel. It was interesting and had me in the edge of my seat. I did not expect what I was reading and it had me completely hooked.
The ending… wow! What a way to end the book. I was so surprised by it, I gasped in shock! When you read it, you’ll get what I mean.
Wicked Prince was an explosive and steamy read. Get ready for the drama… and the hotness!
I hate that cliffhanger ending. Just warning you now that if you have no patience to wait on the edge of a precipice after being teased through a plot with more twists, turns, and blind guesses than a haunted house – don’t start this book, THAT is until the final one is out. The plot is so confused, in that you can’t trust ANY of the characters feeling from one chapter or another. Everyone is playing their own game with their own ending in mind. It’s all confusing and mistrustful. You’ll question why you like a character from one chapter to the next. Definitely one of those series that will have you guessing the truth of the “story” till the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Fawn Bailey is the princess of darkness. She always zigs when I expect her to zag. This story is book crack. I was reading it so fast that by the end I just had to take a day to process it. I was so lucky to receive an arc of this book for a fair review. In all actuality, 10 stars would have been an even fairer review.
This story will have your head spinning in all directions as their is so much danger, deceipt, competition and what is the truth as Oliver and Bruno fight to have all of Amber and who will she choose, I don’t know anymore who I love most as they are both demanding and have their own agenda or is it a game still between the two. This is one hot story and let me tell you it cant be put down and their is everything on the line now Oh boy I cannot wait for more.
This is the second book in the series and you have to read the books in order. This book does end in the mother of all cliffhangers. Amber, Olivier and Bruno’s story has lots of twists and turns that keeps you flipping the pages. Can’t wait to read the next book.
This series is wicked, sinful and so spectacular! I could not out this book down. I was glued to my kindle so I could find out what happened. There are some hot and sexy scenes, things that make you go NO, hot and steamy and more! A definite must read! I can not wait for the next book! Check it out for yourself! I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance copy of the book from the author
This book is full of so much romantic suspense and mystery. It definitely takes Royal privilege to the extreme though. This book is very much a fairy tale, so if you’re looking for something to fit that bill, then you’ll love this book. Just when I think things are going to level out and get back to normal, the author throws another twist into the story. This book ends with another twisted cliffhanger, much like the last one. I’m genuinely interested in who Amber will end up with, and just how things will play out. Are either of the men worthy of her love? I guess we’ll find out in the finale!
DANGLING for MORE!
A web of unexpected twists that hold you captive throughout the nail-biting suspense! Dark seductive chemistry, emotionally charged, fear, betrayal, intense, angst, adrenaline infused twists and turns and impossible to put down. So Darn good that you no sooner start and before you know it you’ve reach the end, hours have passed and the only loss you feel is the daunting reality of having to be patient to get my greedy fingers on the ending to this dark demanding series that only proves to get more sinfully wicked from one read to the next!
Okay, I want to preface this post with a very important announcement: I love dark romance. I read it as a contrast to rom-com or contemporary romance. I have no problem being swept up in heroine kidnappings or dominations. It doesn’t bother me because I can suspend my disbelief, and I have no triggers for these types of scenarios. I’ve read Olivia Ryann’s Control and Protect series, Linnea May’s Petal series, Kelli Callahan’s Caged by Them, Penelope Sky, CD Reiss, Ashley Jade, Willow Winters, Stephanie Julian’s Indecent series, and many more. Through all of them, I suffered with the heroine and cheered the transition of the anti-hero as he found some level of redemption, even if it wasn’t the typical redemption of the romantic hero.
Even more, I enjoyed the first book in this series by Fawn Bailey, Dark Castle, albeit Olivier exasperated me as he seemed exceptionally bipolar when it came to Amber and the other contestants in his competition to find a bride.
But I struggled with Wicked Prince. I have no qualms with reading some level of dominating borderline abusive behavior of the h. However, between Bruno and Olivier in this book, it read like a roller coaster of emotions. I found myself becoming profoundly angry and annoyed with the ride on this roller coaster.
The Hs. Olivier and Bruno read as though they really don’t know what they want. One minute they want Amber; they can’t live with out her. In the next moment, she’s an afterthought. If you profess undying attachment to the h (at least, mentally), then you might want to be more consistent. And this is the problem with the characterization of these two. Additionally, they are supposed to be dominants. Yet, they constantly fight like children which left me struggling with accepting them. Quite frankly, I wanted Amber to escape and leave them, returning to her friends. She reads like a vessel and possession, but not in a way that could ever redeem either of these two.
Amber. I cheered her on when she was betrayed by Olivier and decided that she would reject him. I hoped she would take control of her sexuality and stand up to the two men. Yet, once again, she faltered. Yes. She controls her escape from the dungeon, but it takes her far too long to do so. Even more, I kept wondering why she wouldn’t demand legal representation. As she was accused of a crime, she should seek out people who could truly help her. Bruno and Olivier seem ineffective, and she accepts that. I recognize that dark romance writers often make their h timid or naive, but they tend to use that naïveté to an advantage against the H. This hasn’t happened yet in this series, and it’s disappointing. I need her to recognize her personal strengths and fight back.
What does this book have that should prompt you to read it? For one, it’s the second in a trilogy, so it is still unresolved. I’d like to think that the third book might drastically change the course of the characters. At least, I am hoping for it. Secondly, the physical connections between the characters is hot by romance standards. That seems to be the series’ point. If you love hot chemistry and $ex, then you’ll love this book. Lastly, this book leaves its readers on a massive cliffhanger that puts Amber at risk. Since the story isn’t finished, there is much that Fawn Bailey can do. I’m hoping I will feel resolved in the final book of this series.
One question that Fawn Bailey/Isabella Starling posted in her Facebook group a week ago was related to Amber’s choice in the two men. Should she choose Bruno or Olivier? At the time, I said Olivier, although I’d love to see a ménage with the three. After reading Wicked Prince, I want Amber to choose Amber. Quite frankly, Olivier and Bruno aren’t worthy of her attention.
Overall: ++
4*
Amber is feeling more confused about Olivier & Bruno, the brothers are very competitive both playing a game. One is the true heir the other not as recently discovered but what do they hope to achieve with the contest to find Olivier a royal bride.
Is the queens hate for her enough to set her up?
Looking forward to reading the conclusion Ever After.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Holy love triangle. What do you do when you can’t get enough of 2 men who also happen to be brothers? Intrigue, twisted, roller coaster, full of steam and oh so yummy like only Fawn Bailey knows how.
Amber is surrounded by people with their own agenda! Olivier & Bruno both want her, but each has his own plans for the future. Amber is a pawn. And there is someone close that no one suspects. Argh! The cliffhanger is killing me in this one!! Steamy, drama filled, dark, twisty goodness!! I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review
I haven’t cried so much nor been so anguished over a book in forever!!! This story picks up right where Dark Castle left, and I’m warning you that it leaves you wanting even more!!!
I was on the edge of my seat reading this story, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. I’m in love with these dark brothers!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.