MAN this guy is tough to take! He is exactly what the title says….Cruel! He made me so mad sometimes with his actions but mostly his words. He surely has a lot of room to grow. The female lead is a kind and forgiving soul..until she is pushed one time too far by him. Then we see another side of both of them.
Was I shocked a time or two in here? Yes but mostly to the extreme someone would go to to push another away.
Did I love the characters? Not a lot. The author does a good job of making these characters extreme and sometimes you can love them and others they are hard to like. I did feel sorry for the male lead a teacher me or two as he tries to figure out his life.
I look forward to seeing where this author can go from here with this family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2023-08-16 11:19:482023-08-23 08:42:51Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lisa Helmick
This was a great book. The plot was very well developed and thought out.
This book follows the story of Ava and Matthias. Ava is a bubbly young woman who enjoys the small things in life. Especially when it involves being around one of her best friends. Matthias is a man who walks around like he hates the world. He has a lot of pressure to be the best and follow a plan that was laid out for him.
Matthias and Ava have known each other for Ava’s entire life. Ava has always wondered what she did to anger the eldest King brother. Little did she know it would take one snowstorm and two days to find out what she had done to anger him. After thinking she figured him out everything changes at the drop of a hat.
Five years later and they are back in the same boat as before. Ava not knowing what she did and is being treated cruelly by Matthias.
What made Matthias start hating her again? Does time change people? Will they work through their problems or will this last fight keep them apart?
Read to find out what happens with Matthias and Ava. Have some water on hand to handle the heat between these two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kiana Corleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKiana Corley2023-08-15 20:42:302023-08-23 08:09:52Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kiana Corley
Sexy as sin King brothers, sweet naive Ava. I love the relationship Ava has with Theo. Being best friends certainly has its advantages to a happy healthy life! While I was reading about them my heart was full, I felt content and peaceful. Enter Matthias. While most of the King family is friendly, helpful, and just plain nice, Matthias is the oldest and by far the meanest, grumpiest, most vial person Ava has ever encountered. She simply cannot understand how he can be related to her best friend Theo. What we don’t know is that they both secretly are attracted to each other. What we also don’t know is why there is so much anger and hostility between them. And while I had warm fuzzies reading about Theo and Ava’s relationship, Matthias and Ava are on a completely different level of explosive. Both angry and sexy! I also did not expect all of the twists this story contains! I can’t say I loved the ending, but I totally loved the story. Looking forward to the rest of the brothers’ stories!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2023-08-15 17:41:202023-08-23 08:06:41Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Shannon Fowler
I went into this story kinda expecting to know how it goes. I don’t mean that in a mean way just you know a regular feel for how everything may play out but this author definitely took me by surprise. Matthias and Ava will probably always hold a piece of my heart. From page one I was hooked even though Matthias definitely had me giving him the stink eye for a bit. Ava is sweet and so easy to connect with, you can’t help but love her character. This book truly gave me all the feelings. It’s well written and had me completely hooked. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2023-08-15 11:45:172023-08-23 08:28:01Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Katie Kearney
Matthias is the oldest of the King brothers, being tortured by his future as the heir to the empire he is slowly losing his way. Until one day he is the only one left at home, his other brothers deciding to go with their father into the city but that one night changed the whole track of his life forever. The one person he was told to stay away from walks into his home and he throws caution to the wind and decides to take want he has wanted for years, her his Ava.
As they have this incredible day and night they both give into the attraction that has been there for years, but when her father comes back and understands she has spent time with his employer’s older son, Ava’s father takes steps to separate them, but as Ava tells Matthias’s brother to give him a message she leaves. Mattias is heartbroken that she left without saying a word after the amazing time they spent together, so decides, to join the family business but in London away from the memories of his sweet Ava.
Five years later, Matthias’s father is dying, and all brothers arrive back to be at his bedside but when he sees the one person who broke him, he becomes angry and throws her out of the house and his life. Although he is heartbroken, he still loves her, but can he show that to her or will the bitter man he has become win over.
I have to say I have not read anything by this author before and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were well developed and complimented each other brilliantly, the angst and forbidden love aspect was a great tug of war between the two of them and with the twist in the middle added to the whole drama of the story.
I did find at the beginning it a bit slow but as the story progressed you got to understand the dynamic of all the characters and brothers, although the shock at the end hit hard. I am glad in the end it became a happy ever after and that despite the battles of mistrust and deception.
I can wait to delve into the catalogue of this order and read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-08-15 03:04:082023-08-23 08:19:00Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Angela Shirley
This is an amazingly written enemies to lovers trope. I was constantly turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. The hate to hate to maybe like to love is beyond what I was expecting. There are twists and turns that I didn’t see coming but were everything to the story line. The growth of the characters felt organic and not rushed or dragged out. The flow of the book was well done. It didn’t feel like certain scenes carried on or others were rushed. It was a very steady fast pace. Well, not super fast, I just read fast. This book made it hard to put down and I found myself getting agitated at anyone who interrupted me reading. This is how you know it is a good book. I highly recommend reading this if you just want to escape for a few and forget about your day to day.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-08-14 10:45:512023-08-23 07:57:54Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Barbara Bohls
This book is a trip and a half. The story starts out with the FMC and MMC absolutely hating each other, and then they get stuck in a blizzard together, and become separated for 5 years. There is a miscommunication trope in it, and they’re reunited again, but hating each other, again. There’s a HUGE plot twist thrown into the book, and honestly I spent a good 6 chapters just sobbing over everything. It’s a fantastic book, and I highly recommend. Guaranteed HEA.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2023-08-13 21:11:412023-08-23 07:28:06Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lucy Machard
I absolutely loved this book! Watching the dynamic of the main characters from the start of the book until the end. I could not put it down as I just needed to know what was next. The story is filled with angst and romance as two people go from enemies to friends to enemies to lovers.
Ava is always treated with cruelty from Matthias King. She doesn’t understand why when she gets along so well with his brother, Theo. A small two day fluke happens one winter storm weekend. Ava and Matthias find a bubble of bliss with one another. Without a goodbye the duo don’t meet up again until five years later. No surprise Matthias is back to his cruel treatment towards Ava.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Eddyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Eddy2023-08-13 16:35:262023-08-23 07:41:00Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ayla Eddy
I really enjoyed this book! Cruel King has a lot going on but shows character growth that I love. The author does a beautiful job with this story. A modern day Pride and Prejudice or Beauty and the Beast type story. Ava the daughter of the help. Matthias is living on his high horse with a silver spoon in his mouth. In his eyes she doesn’t belong anywhere near his family, let alone his little brother’s best friend. Yet he can’t take his eyes off of her. So he treats her badly to keep her away. Ava doesn’t understand what she ever did to him. Until she realizes he treats her that way because he feels shes beneath him. So what happens when they get snowed in together? What happens when they meet again 5 years later? The chemistry between these two is off the charts, but can they get past the material things? What about his brother? Matthias has a lot to process and decide on what to do about it. The author navigates that beautifully. I thoroughly enjoy the growth the author shows between both characters. I look forward to reading more books, hopefully about these characters, in the future. I know I’ve read books by this author in the past and I’ve never not enjoyed them. Now it’s your turn to discover if this author will be added to your favorites list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-08-12 22:53:062023-08-23 07:30:06Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Beverly Finnie
I am new to this whole enemies-to-lover genre but this one became a good one because Ava and Matthies want to hate each but destiny will always find a way. One thing that I did not like about this book is that Matthies took long enough to realize that he wants Ava but he can’t come to his sense. Ava on the other hand hides it and tries to at least move forward. But overall the author did an amazing job with Ava and Matthies, showing who they are.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Gonzalez2023-08-12 22:23:382023-08-23 07:23:04Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Charlene Gonzalez
This book was so good!! I am so glad that I read it and I can’t wait to read more from this author! This one was a first from her, but defiantly won’t be a last for sure! Ava and Matthias don’t get along. He’s never been nice to her, but she’s best friend’s with his brother Theo so she’s always around. Growing up together their families are super close, but she doesn’t know why he always looks so miserable around her and every word towards her is cruel. She hates the way he treats her and for the life of her she doesn’t know what she ever did to make him hate her. One winter day after an argument and fall Ava is laid up at the estate. Then if things couldn’t get worse they’re snowed into the estate, while the rest of the Kings and her father are snowed out in New York. I don’t want to give to much away, but one thing leads to another and the next thing she knows, she’s in this crazy love triangle with him and Theo! Who will she end up with? I really liked both brothers for her in different ways, but I never saw some of the twists in this book coming! If you love a good contemporary romance, enemies to lovers, a little jealousy, and easy banter between characters this is one you need to add to your to-read list!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-08-12 12:58:262023-08-23 07:27:11Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Sometimes the strongest bonds are forged in anguish and hate. Ava and Mathias despise each other. The agony of having to be near is one another is evident. Their past went up in flames does that mean their future will too?
Forced to watch Ava pursue happiness sours something deep in Mathias gut. Ava forced in close proximity to a man she should hate. But she can’t help this growing attraction. A fast and fabulous read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maikalanihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaikalani2023-08-11 14:51:402023-08-23 07:24:12Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Maikalani Alexander
Cruel King is a very awesome read, I could not put it down. The main characters are very well developed. The reader can really relate to what the characters are going through in the story. The story does flow well and is very easy to follow. If you want a good romance novel to read, this is it!! I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2023-08-11 08:57:092023-08-23 07:18:49Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kristin Boutelle
• Cruel King is a Contemporary Romance that once you start reading its hard to put down until you finish. This is an Enemies to Lover’s/ Second Chance Romance that was intense at times. Ava has known the King brothers for as long as she can remember, she’s best friends with Theo and Matthias is a hot-headed jerk at times. That is until she finds herself trapped in a snowstorm for two days. Five years have passed and now he’s back because his father I is dying. A lot has happened in five years but him being a jerk has not. She never forgot him or there time together but now she’s with someone else. He wants to hate her but he can’t. These two holy cow do they have chemistry? I truly disliked Matthias until I learned more about him. Can these two have a relationship they both want and deserve? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-08-10 22:52:342023-08-23 07:17:29Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This book definitely had me in my feelings. In the beginning I disliked Matthias a lot and I couldn’t believe that Ava gave in so easily to him. Later in the story I just wanted Matthias to find happiness with Ava. There is so much drama, hurt, anger, misunderstanding, family, friends and so much more. I didn’t even know how to feel about Ava and Theo, it just felt so wrong after the incredible couple of days Ava and Matthias spent together. There are a couple of twists and turns in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and the author’s writing style. I look forward to reading more books by this author. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-08-10 21:46:122023-08-16 14:10:23Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Candida Hopper
Cruel King was such an amazing story. Ava lives on an estate with her dad and brother due to her father being the estate’s manager. Due to growing up on this estate, she became close with the King family who owned the property. Mr. and Mrs. King had 5 sons. Theo King is Ava’s best friend. They had a special bond for basically her whole life. She got along with all the boys but one, Matthias King. Matthias is the oldest of the boys and always was mean to Ava. When she is 19, he still treats her the same way and she never understood why. One winter, there was a really bad storm and she gets stuck staying up at the main house, but the only King home is Matthias. He is very cruel to her and confronts him about it. However, after an incident, he is all of a sudden changing his tone. Let me just say they spend 2 days in absolute bliss, but when everyone returns, things change. Matthias and Ava have always been told to stay away from each other but they never knew why. Well, there is a lot of is a lot of miscommunication throughout the entire story which leads to most of the angst that we see occur. This story occurs over at least a 5 year period so many ups and downs. Will the two of them ever be able to be together with no one else or either of them get in the way of happiness? I really don’t know what to say about this story, without giving spoilers. I really enjoyed the entire book. While I am not big on miscommunication love stories, something felt different in this one. I loved all the characters, even Matthias who seems to be cruel and heartless. The development of his character is a beautiful one. The only thing that I would have liked better written were some of the intimacy scenes, but that is probably just a personal preference. I had many feelings as I read this book – the last handful of chapters I was crying. The plot definitely surprised me at times and that was refreshing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2023-08-09 16:53:302023-08-16 13:59:58Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
This damn book! I was laughing, crying, STRESSED. But I loved every second of it. When a book can bring out all kinds of emotions, that’s when I know it’s a damn good story! You can feel the heart and emotion 1,000%! The author did a phenomenal job and I’m obsessed with this book! So so so good! Please go read this!! STAT!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-08-09 00:01:192023-08-16 13:56:50Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ashley Sugar
This book was wonderfully written. I loved the back and forth between Matthias and Ava. At times I wanted to strangle him because of his words that he would say to her, and I would feel for Ava and the pain that she felt. They both enjoyed 2 days of bliss while trapped in a snowstorm at his house. But good things must come to an end for these two. After 5 years from being away from each other and trying to forget, Ava has found happiness but then Matthias come crashing back into her world, after coming back to see his father’s last moments. Do they end up together finally, or do they keep going this path and eventually forget each other?!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2023-08-08 23:35:052023-08-16 13:56:43Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Mathias King wants Ava. However, his father has warned him to leave her alone. Ava is best friends with his younger brother, Theo. They have grown up together and treated each other as a family. Now that she is nineteen years old, Ava’s father is overprotective and tells her not to leave the house. The snow is starting to fall, and he is driving the King family into the city for holiday shopping. After her father leaves, the power goes out in the house and Ava has no heat. She makes the trek up the hill to the King’s house. Only Mathias and Eleanor, the housekeeper, are home. Eleanor takes Ava’s wet clothes to dry. Ava is sitting in the living room when Mathias confronts her. He tells her to leave in the meanest way he can think of. Hurt, Ava puts her wet clothing back on and rushes out into the blizzard.
Mathias hears Eleanor scream. Ava has fallen into a snowbank head first. Mathias rushes out to bring her back inside. He carries Ava to his room, her ankle is sprained and she can’t put weight on it. After taking her wet clothing, Mathias makes sure Ava has a warm robe, but he still tells her she needs to leave. When she attempts to limp out of his room, Mathias stuns Ava when he kisses her. The start to something growing quickly fills two snow days. However, when Ava’s father takes her home, he decides she is going to leave immediately for her aunt in New Hampshire. Without the chance to say goodbye, Ava is gone. Mathias is crushed and anger fills him.
Cruel King has excellent tension and seeing the point of view from Ava, Mathias, and Theo provides a unique perspective to the story. Ava’s father casts an integral piece into the story and causes strife every step of the way. Can love last 5 years of separation? Did the two days even result in love? This is a 5 star book all the way and I recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2023-08-08 22:29:582023-08-16 13:56:22Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Stephanie Runyon
Cruel King by K.M. Scott was definitely an emotional ride from the depths of anger and hatred to elation and love. Matthias King is honestly one of the the rudest, unhappiest dudes I’ve ever read about. His demeanor is a little irritating at first because he seems to have literally no redeeming qualities except being attractive. Ava Sutton on the other hand is a sweet as can be and doesn’t understand the hostility from the oldest brother of her best friend. And truly I didn’t either, even after everything. I didn’t understand how everything could have happened so quickly in the two days that it did based on the fact that he seemingly hated her (and basically anyone alive). However, I can appreciate the redemption and maybe a little of his backstory. The story itself was good and I found myself wanting to find out how he wins her over. It was a fast read for me based on that alone. I was truly excited to finish it. I am hoping this turns into a series because I’d love to read about the other King brothers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2023-08-08 22:03:042023-08-16 13:55:57Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kristan Anderson
Cruel King by K.M. Scott is very angsty enemies-to-lovers romance. I have read a few of Ms. Scott’s books before and really loved her ‘Club X’ series- so when I saw this pop up on my recommended book notifications, I didn’t hesitate and snapped up a copy to dive into. This book twisted me up on so many levels. While it is incredibly well written, and the characters are fully realised individuals with electrifying chemistry that sizzles right off the pages, and their angsty push-pull is palpable- I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about this book. I will try to explain why I feel a little tied up in knots over my rating and review of this book. Everything about it is very professional, polished, and well-presented. But going into the book I had high expectations having loved everything else I had read of Ms. Scott’s that I’ve read- so I set off to see what she had in store for us and immediately had doubts that I would be able to ‘like’ our MC, Matthias. He was a real jerk, and treated Ava so terribly that I wanted to slap him on Ava’s behalf- and then shake her silly for putting up with it. But I still held out hope. Then things got more complicated, with a bit of a love triangle thing happening with his brother (her best friend) and I became more dubious, because, to me it felt like cheating- even though technically it wasn’t cheating. But I really felt put off that Ava and Theo got together after she and Mathias had ‘been’ together- I know many years had passed and he was being a jerk, but still, my heart was hurt in the process lol- and I couldn’t help but feel like she’d cheated….and don’t get me started on his ‘marriage’ either. I was torn, because I was rooting for them, and for him to get his act together. I mean, obviously he does in the end, but the frustrating angsty push-pull, drama, and tension goes on for more than three quarters of the story- and by that stage I was quite anxious as to the actual outcome of the story. So, this is why I have been torn about my rating of the book and writing a review. This could/should be a five-star read, but my heart is still a little bruised… Matthias has four hunky brothers, so perhaps this might be the first book in a new series- we will have to wait and see. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-08-08 22:02:492023-08-16 13:55:51Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Angela Hayes
Wow…….this story was very intense. Drama filled emotional roller coaster, romance, regrets and mistakes, this book had it all. The love/hate relationship I had with Matthias…..I get it….at the end … I get it. I loved Matthias and Ava’s journey by the end..it was just a bit bumpy and at times totally cruel.
Ava lives within the confines of the King estate with her father. Ava is really great friends with all the King boys, except for one…..Matthias. He is the oldest of the King boys and by far his words to her can be cruel and relentless. All Ava wants to understand is why she is hated so much by Matthias. When a bad snowstorm hits….and Ava’s father and Max King are away with some of the King boy, Ava is alone with none other than Matthias. At first, Matthias is ruthless in his words. When he lets a little of his guard down, he is taken by Ava and just how much he loves being with her…….but that is displeasing to her father when he arrives home and she is sent away…leaving Matthias hurt and with so many questions…
Years down the road, Matthias is cruel and heartless as ever….his father’s pressures of being the first son taking over the family business……….Matthias must travel back home for family affairs and he runs into Ava again. Matthias is relentless as ever, belittling Ava and just his words are gut punching. Will Matthias and Ava ever know what truths are out there when they continually hurt each other in ways that are unimaginable, especially getting answers from years past…….
This story was just emotional…..and just hard to put down. The love of Matthias and Ava……. my heart and what they had to go through…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-08-08 21:43:492023-08-16 13:55:36Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is the first book in the series. This story had me on a whirlwind of emotions going through the pages. Ava and Matthias’ story is full of climbs and drops and heartfelt emotion. You won’t want to put it down. And you will not be able to contain your excitement waiting for the next in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-08-08 21:01:282023-08-16 13:55:22Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Tonya Merritt
This is the first book I’ve read from K.M. Scott. I couldn’t put it down to be honest with you!!! Ava Sutton grew up with the five King boys, Matthias, Theo, Marius, Kellen and Ronan. Theo was her best friend and for some reason Matthias was her enemy, or at least that is how she was made to feel about him. Locked away in the King’s home because of a snow storm, does she find out why Matthias doesn’t like her or does something else happen? There are some serious sad parts to this story that bring all the characters together at times, but I truly believe that this story about two people whose love for each other is tainted by their parents
This is the first book I’ve read from K.M. Scott. I couldn’t put it down to be honest with you!!! Ava Sutton grew up with the five King boys, Matthias, Theo, Marius, Kellen and Ronan. Theo was her best friend and for some reason Matthias was her enemy, or at least that is how she was made to feel about him. Locked away in the King’s home because of a snow storm, does she find out why Matthias doesn’t like her or does something else happen? There are some serious sad parts to this story that bring all the characters together at times, but I truly believe that this story about two people whose love for each other is tainted by their parents.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2023-08-08 18:55:062023-08-16 13:58:15Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
This is an enjoyable standalone romance novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book but I can’t lie I often wanted to throw my book in frustration at Matthias, and Ava occasionally too. The way Matthias treated Ava instead of communicating was so frustrating, but it worked well for the story so I can’t be mad about it.
The characters were well-written and developed over time which I enjoy in a book. The writing flowed well and was easy to follow making it an easy read. The plot was great, the secrets that come to light and fall out was well-timed.
I really enjoyed this book and will be looking for more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-08-08 15:50:152023-08-16 13:57:24Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
4.5 stars Cruel King is a captivating dark twisty tale full of frustration, angst, drama, suspense, sexual tension, and chemistry. Cruel is definitely an apt title for this King. This push pull relationship left me frustrated at times and I wanted to smack someone, well I wanted to do much more harm, but we’ll go with smack and hug the others. Just as well that there was some redemption. Cruel King an enemies-to-lovers trope that is an emotional train wreck and yanks at your heart strings. KM has cleverly woven a plot that is twisted and at one point disturbing, but it is so good that you can’t put it down. What happens when everyone is against what your heart wants? Will he destroy the only one he loves? Will she forgive the one who has twisted her thoughts and all but broken her heart? What happens when three does not equal two? You are going to need a good stiff drink after reading this. With 5 king brothers there is plenty of fodder for future stories. I can’t wait to dive into all of them. I am now off to sample some more of KM’s books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-08-08 15:22:572023-08-16 13:53:20Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jenni Bishop
What an utterly captivating, emotional and well written book this is. From the moment you start reading it is impossible to stop. The author takes you on such an emotional roller coaster with the characters. I felt on edge the whole time I was reading about them, never quite sure how things would turn out. The story was amazing. There was sp much going on and I just had to know where things would end up. This author always knows how write brilliant books and I think this has to be one of my favourites so far.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-08-08 15:21:232023-08-16 13:53:14Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kerry Baker
I really enjoyed this romance. It is a very emotional read. This book had me laughing and crying and feeling really frustrated by Matthias and the way he treated Ava. He loves her and wants her but he treats her so badly that I just want to shake him and make him realise his mistakes. Ava has been friends with Theo King for years. She gets on well with all the King brothers apart from Matthias. For some reason Matthias hates her and Ava has never known why. Until a snow storm leaves them stuck together for 2 days. During these 2 days secrets and feelings are uncovered that neither realised existed.
Fast forwards 5 years later and after Ava disappeared Matthias trys to move on with his life but forgetting about the only girl he has ever wanted isn’t going to be easy. When he returns because his father is dying he sees Ava again and all those old feelings resurface. But now there’s a even bigger problem. Ava has moved on and is now with another man. Matthias’s brother. How can he justify wanting a woman if having her breaks his brothers heart? This is a story of passion, hidden feelings, love/hate relationships, and a lot of confusion and twisted stories which keeps this couple apart and separated. Will they ever get it together? As secrets begin to be revealed and the actions of others are come to light can this couple now make it work? There is so many things happing that neither Matthias or Ava are aware of but that keeps them apart. You find yourself screaming at them to wake up and see through people’s lies? I loved this romance. It was emotional and gripping. I couldn’t stop reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-08-08 11:07:322023-08-16 13:50:56Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kerry Carr
This is the first book in a new series for this author. A second chance story that is full of attraction and a relationship worth fighting for. This is a well written story where the author used details to bring the characters to life and the world they live in. A story where two days trapped by a snow storm turns into more than ever expected. I enjoyed these characters and what they brought to the story. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as the off the charts chemistry that heats up the story. They are strong characters that keep the story engaging to the end. I found myself wanting to know what happens to them. I enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it. You don’t want to miss out on this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-08-08 09:37:222023-08-16 13:49:37Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Matthias King has been in love with Ava since they were young. As the daughter of his father’s estate manager, Matthias’ father forbade him to ever reveal those feelings, to anyone. So instead, he chose cruelty. It was easier that way. In a snowstorm and alone, Ava makes her way to the King mansion for warmth and company. Two days alone with Matthias and only the housekeeper and grounds keeper, Ava finds that she has feelings for Matthias. And then the real story begins. This book was so intense and I highly recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2023-08-08 09:27:012023-08-16 13:49:30Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
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