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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not really sure how to word this one 😬I’m torn really because I want to share Ava and Matthias but at the same time I don’t want to because you need to read their story for yourself so they can share it with you , does that make sense !? ❣️📚

My heart was in the authors hands and she squeezes hard and as it feels like my hearts is going to stop she releases her boa constrictor grip , I catch my breath and then she squeezes again and so we do this “ dance” till the very beautiful end …,,,,please be patient with Matthias though , there’s so much to this man 🤗

Ava and her dad lived on the property where her dad was the estate manager but also more than that to the patriarch of the King family and she grew up with these boys ( Theo, Marius , Matthias , Kellan and Ronan ) and she was especially close to Theo , it’s like they were joined at the hip 🤣who used to joke that she was going to be his wife one day and everyone thought their story would unfold that way ….,,

Matthias was always harsh towards Ava and at times cruel and man I just want to climb into this book and really just give a slap around the head ! During a snow storm they’re “ forced” to spend time together and things take a very different and steamy turn and I feel like butterflies are dancing in my heart but not for long because Ava is sent to her aunt and she really doesn’t have much choice and Matthias never gets the message she sent …..this is the one time I want to “ shoot the messenger “ 🥲

Tragedy strikes and the boys come home and Matthias is harder , crueler and colder than before , slowly but surely pieces of the puzzle is put together and healing can take place and those butterflies return and I’m about to celebrate when another crushing blow hits and this time I really felt like there was no turning back but there’s thus thing about love , it endures and these push back against all odds and I don’t think there’s enough Kleenex to get me through this beautifully sad story but I’m grateful I held on by a thread because ever cloud has a silver lining …..

As much as I loved Matthias , Ava and their little family another person held a special place in my heart , dearest Eleanor you have a heart of gold and you’re an angel without wings 😍

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 5 king brothers are wealthy and live in a mansion with their father. Their mother passed away. After her passing the father hired an estate manager and he and his wife lived on the estate in a house not far from the mansion. With him came a son and a daughter. The story all comes down to Theo, Ava and Matthius. I loved every second of this all but one part when I almost had to put it down I was so disgusted but keep an open mind because it’s a great story. Theo is Ava’s best friend growing up but the “men” in ava’s life think they know what is best for her and Matthius isn’t it. My emotions were all over. Happy, sad, horrified and it’s just a roller coaster. It pulls at your heart strings and has a plot twist. I couldn’t put it down.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not usually a huge fan of billionaire romances, but I really enjoyed reading this one by K.M. Scott. The story moved pretty quickly, and the characters were very well-developed.

Ava has grown up on the King estate, and she and the King brothers have been in each others’ lives as long as she can remember. She is closest with Theo, in fact, he is her best friend. The two have been there for each other as they have suffered unimaginable losses at such young ages. As close as she is to Theo, the opposite is true of Matthias, the oldest king boy. If he isn’t ignoring her, he treats her as if she is something disgusting stuck on the bottom of his shoe. She has grown accustomed to that and does what she can to just avoid him. All that changes one day during a blizzard that traps these two together for a couple of days. Ava realizes Matthias’s feelings for her weren’t at all what she expected them to be. It was pure bliss until it wasn’t.

Fast forward five years, and Ava and Matthias’s relationship is still complex, complicated, and full of animosity, and now factor in Theo’s feelings for Ava. What Scott has given her readers is a book full of angst and emotions which kept me flipping through the pages. I couldn’t wait to find out how it ended for these characters.

To say Matthias was a complicated and complex character would be the understatement of the year!!!! There were times that I wanted to throttle this man!!!! I could understand why he was the way that he was, but I wanted to tell him to go get some therapy or finally ask Ava the questions he wanted to ask her before he pushed the one person away who actually saw who he was deep down in his soul! Never fear, readers, he does finally get his act together and finds a path to happiness for him.

For the most part, I liked Ava. She was a strong individual and my goodness did she have patience. I was glad she finally confronted Matthias and demanded to know what she had done to him to be treated in the way that she was. She pushed his buttons, but yet, she saw a side to him that no one else did. However, she wasn’t perfect. Her feelings for Matthias and Theo were confusing for her. She seemed to be able to easily fall for Theo despite her time with Matthias. I did try to see it from her point of view. Matthias ran so hot and cold, and she really had loved Theo her entire life, but she had to determine whether that was the years of her friendship or romantic love. Like Matthias, she did finally discover her path to happiness.

This was a very heartfelt book that struck a good combination of spice and many emotional moments. There were also twists I didn’t see coming that really tugged at my heartstrings. Matthias has several other brothers, so I’m hoping this is the beginning of a series. I would definitely read more about the King Boys.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Wendy Wary

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the storyline of this book, and some of the character development, but I felt like Matthias lacked some depth. The fact that no one checked him when he was being out of line in his cruelty to Ava and that he continued this brutish behavior as an adult made him less believable as the man he shows up as later in the book. Also, Ava’s dad seemed contradictory in his love and tenderness towards her and his actions following the snow storm. This one just didn’t really hit the spot for me, but I also tend to like more realistic romance stories. If you like drama, slow burns, and love/hate stories, you might enjoy it.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Heather Hoke

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was captured from the very first page!
All of the characters were well written with descriptions. I felt like I was right there in the story. It just popped off the page and sucked me in!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Breanne Christian

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel King with its dark twist, is the epitome of an enemies-to-lovers romance. Ava practically grew up around the King family. Theo, a King brother, is her best friend. She got along with the whole family, except for Matthias. Matthias always seemed to loathe her and her, not know why. Until one day, fate had them trapped together. Once they were free, however, he went right back to being the cruel King brother. If only Ava knew how Matthias was feeling. Did Ava misinterpret Matthias or is it meant to be? Find out in Cruel King.
Cruel King is full of twists, turns, and some of them dark. At times you want to love the characters, while other times they frustrate you to the point of wanting to scream. The characters are relatable, and their feelings can be felt through the page. The book is enthralling and intricately woven.
I enjoyed Cruel King from the beginning to the end. I did not want to put it down. K.M. Scott is a master storyteller, leaving no stone unturned. It left me wanting more.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. Talk about a book with ups and downs. I laughed, I cried, I could not put the book down. I cringed, I was shocked, this book is all things amazing! Read this book if you love romance, tragedy, betrayal, misunderstandings, and happily ever after. Can’t wait to read it again!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122750185-cruel-king” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Cruel King” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676615094l/122750185._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122750185-cruel-king”>Cruel King</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7153724.K_M_Scott”>K.M. Scott</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5789252885″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The King family is well known in the world of business. Matthias, being the oldest, is being groomed to take over soon. Ava is the daughter of Mr. King’s driver and has had the privilege of growing up alongside the King boys with Theo being her best friend. She carries a torch for Matthias, but he always treats her as if she is not good enough to step foot in his family’s home. Little does she know that Matthias returns her feeling but has been trying to fight them as he doesn’t feel like he is worthy of her. When a snowstorm moves through these two are stuck together. The hate turns to passion as they can no longer fight their attraction. When everyone returns her father decides to send her to her aunt’s home and she asks Theo, who is supposed to be her best friend but secretly in love with her, to pass the message along to his brother, but he conveniently forgets. Five long years have passed, and she is now back at the King estate. The have to potential to be together and happy but there is someone that stands in the way. Will they get their happily ever after? This was a quick, easy read and very hard to put down. The growth of the characters was great, and they were well rounded. It was a wonderfully written story and I do hope that this is the beginning of a series about this family. I would love to read stories about the other King brothers. As a first-time reader of this author, I enjoyed her writing style and look forward to reading more of her work.
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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Cruel King” by K.M. Scott takes readers on a captivating journey through a tale of love, resentment, and the complex ties that bind us. Set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege, this standalone billionaire romance weaves a story that is as emotionally intense as it is heart-warming.

K.M. Scott’s prose skilfully navigates the characters’ inner conflicts, capturing their longing, pain, and unspoken desires. The evolution of Ava and Matthias’s relationship is portrayed with sensitivity and depth, drawing readers into their emotional upheaval. As the story unfolds, the question of whether they can overcome their past and forge a future together becomes increasingly compelling.

In “Cruel King,” Scott skilfully explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the complexities of family dynamics. With its richly drawn characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages, this romance novel offers both passion and introspection. Fans of contemporary romance will find themselves engrossed in the rollercoaster journey of love and self-discovery that Ava and Matthias embark upon.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Aranza

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King by K.M. Scott

4 Stars out of 5 Stars

This was a fun read. I got so obsessed with the story that couldn’t put it down. I really want to see more from the characters in a next book. Definitely a great weekend read for those who like a steamy romance with a rollercoaster of emotions on the side. Definitely recommend.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intensity that could set you ablaze. So, this is the first book I have read by the talented K.M. Scott and oh was it a great first read. Twists and turns to keep you guessing as well as reality based making the moments that are already heavily emotional make you feel what they feel. Early on Matthias’ cruel words to Ava had me crying along with her. Dual perspective of Ava and Matthias.
Ava is the daughter of the King family’s estate manager. Matthias is the eldest son and heir apparent of the King fortune. Early into the story the similarities while different are prevalent in the different household dynamics. Both have lost their mothers, both are treated differently than their siblings, and both have been harboring feelings they didn’t release went soul deep. One fateful blizzard brings everything to the forefront, no more hiding behind warnings from their fathers. Matthias dreamed of Ava for years, but when finally given a moment alone with her his cruelty that he used as armor cracks, and he gives into the dreams if only for a short time. Ava is accepted by all the King family except the eldest son, Matthias, who has always been cruel to her for no reason she can think of. After he makes her cry repeatedly in the span of just a few short hours she snaps and confronts him demanding he explain why he hates her so much. In a moment of desire, he drops the façade, ignores the warnings, and finally kisses her and more. Everything feels right, like they were made for each other. No sooner is the truth finally revealed and she is forced to move away to her aunts. Five years and neither of them can forget that blizzard and what happened but now things are different.
Can they find their way back to each other? Will Theo take a stand that forces Ava to make a choice? I love how the author tells the reader up front that the story is based but that she doesn’t deal with the “protection” aspect of the characters physical moments, I agree sometimes it takes away from a heated moment by breaking it down too much with reality. The scenery is described perfectly especially when it comes to the reality of snow and how its beauty disappears when it’s in dirty piles cluttering the roads as it slowly melts. Now, the characters, my oh my they were fascinating, the complexing of each character helps build the reality of the moments and the intensity of the twists and turns the characters had to overcome to reach the end. After this I truly hope the author decides to turn this into a series, it would be interesting to see into the lives of the other four King brothers and what secrets they hold within.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King had a super enticing premise that sounded like such a fun read. I was a little under prepared on the fact that I would feel like I did about it. Matthias and Ava, neighbors, man from money, not rich female, her father is employed by his father, maybe enemies, but maybe not, and his brother is her best friend although in the future she’s supposed to be his brothers wife, until he opens his mouth about those snowy few days five years ago. I devoured this book. It was well written, flowed smoothly, and kept me interested. There did seem to be a lot of background throughout almost like the characters hemmed and hawed a lot rather than just speaking up and owning how they felt, which made some scenes feel a little drug out. Overall I really enjoyed the grumpy Matthias and bubbly Ava’s story, a little sad about how the author did Matthias’ brother but I was so glad when they started opening up to each other again and the story picked back up.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am not going to lie, the first thing that drew me into this book was the cover art! But then once I was reading the blurb about the book I just knew that I had to get my hands on this book! I was captivated by how this author wrote and I could not stop reading this once I got my hands on it! The way this story is written is superb and was a fantastic read! I cannot wait to read more great books like this one! I cannot wait to tell my friends about this book as it was so great and everyone should read it!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I adored this romance story of Theo, Ava, and Matthias! It’s a tale of the King brothers, and their estate manager’s daughter Ava. The families grow up together, Ava and Theo as inseparable best friends while Matthias, the oldest King brother seems to have a pure hatred of Ava but why? You’ll not want to put this book down from the second you read the first page, you will want to know what the big secret is that happened between Ava and Matthias, and why he would hate her any more than he already does.

K. M. Scott is a masterful author, who knows how to grab readers’ attention and then haunt them with the what-ifs throughout the story. The characters are so expertly created that you feel for them at every step, from love to heartbreak, anger to passion. The setting was portrayed so beautifully that I got chills when Ava fell face-first into the snow, I could feel the warmth of the fire as she warmed herself in front of the fire. I cannot wait to read more books by this author, she has a way of keeping me guessing throughout the entire book, never knowing what she may throw at Ava. She is one of the strongest characters that you will fall in love with, and just have a heartfelt bond with. Then you have all of the King brothers who each have a unique personality all their own. I wished there were more books about this amazing family because it ends with so many options to continue building a story around each of the other brothers’ lives as well as our lovebirds.
@Brandy Rymer
08/2023

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Robin Rankin

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King

It took me a little bit to get into the book but once I did I couldn’t put it down and I’m currently suffering from a book hangover.

It took me quite a while to warm up to Matthias, I really didn’t want to like him. Still not sure why he was so cruel to her since none of it was her fault, it was outside forces that caused most of the problems

Ava and Matthias’s story was sad in so many ways. They both had to deal with way too much loss at a young age and unfortunately like most the older you get the more you end up losing.

Crying or tearing up is something I do often enough that I don’t think about it. Sobbing is reserved for those gut punch moments and I did in fact sob.

I suggest having kleenex close by if you’re a Cryer and sit back and get lost in this story. I do hope we get to see all of the King boys travel down the love path.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jules Herbert

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in quite a while where I have wanted to reach into the pages and slap one of the main characters up the side of the head or as my daughter would say Gibbs slap him!! LOL To me that is the sign of a talented author if they can have the reader that invested in the lives of the characters they have created, that they have such a emotional response to the storyline. I loved Ava and Matthias and I can’t wait to explore more books from this truly wonderful author.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I loved it!!

Ava has known the King’s her whole life. That’s what happens when you live on the property and your dad works for them. Theo has been her best friend for as long as she can remember. Theo has feelings for her but naturally Ava is oblivious. It doesn’t help that she’s got a crush on Matthias, the oldest King boy. She just wishes she knew why he treated her like crap. Cue a snowstorm that strands Ava and Matthias alone together for a couple days. Never in her wildest dreams did she think anything would change between them. She finds out Matthias has feelings for her and everything changes from there. With no warning, Ava’s dad sends her away to live with her aunt. Five years is a long time but now everyone is back together again. Will Matthias be happy to see her or will the one time be all they have?

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were so well written and there was a lot of feeling. The book grabs you and you can’t put it down until you figure everything out! I love it!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by M Policicchio

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

OMG! I never wanted to shake two characters so bad. They just needed to stop guessing and actually talk to one another. Not that it was cool what Theo did to help keep Mattias and Ava apart. It was not.

Ava and Mattias were in love but they didn’t know it and everyone around them conspired to keep them apart. Starting with Ava’s father, who said they could never be together. Then Mattias’ father, parroting what Ava’s dad said but adding his own flare. And Theo, his brother and her best friend added to the plot to keep them apart. I can almost forgive Theo because he thought he loved her as more than a friend.

I was not expecting the massive twist. That was not very nice. But then things had a way of working out. I hope that Mattias learned how valuable each brother truly was and started a better relationship with each.

If you are looking for an emotional rollercoaster with some steam, this is for you!!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by melissa saxton

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matthias King is the heir to his family and everything that entails. He’s grown up with his brothers on a sprawling estate, with the estate managers daughter always near by and became Theos best friend
Matthias has loved Ava from the beginning but his father always said Ava was odd limits. You know what they say about forbidden fruit though.
One bad weekend avas father left town and ava lost power in their cabin. She treks to the main house to stay warm but Matthias makes her more than uncomfortable with his behavior and insults. So when he drops the act and kisses Ava for the first time ahe was blown away. They spent a perfect night together.
The next day when Avas dad returns he decides she is going to her Aunts and she does not get to say goodbye.
5 years pass before they run into one another again, yet this time there is a triangle no one expected. Can Matthias and Ava find their way back?

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grab some tissues because you are going to need them with this book. There is some talk about grief so a little trigger warning for you.

It’s been a long time since I have fully fallen in love with a story and cried my way through it. This one had me feeling all kinds of emotions.

Ava and the King brothers have grown up together since she lives on their Estate. Her father works for their father. The brothers and her experience losing their moms and growing into adulthood together. The oldest Matthias has been anything but nice to Ava all these years. Theo and her are best friends and he always jokes she’s going to be Mrs. Theo King one day.

The dynamic between Ava and the oldest King brother changes when they are stuck together during a snowstorm several years ago. Fast forward 5 years and they discover that his dislike towards her is all because he was told by both fathers to steer clear. Even though he really didn’t want to.

Now Ava and the brothers are all back at the estate because the elder Mr. King is dying. When Matthias spills the secret he and Ava have shared all these years to Theo. The real test is can Theo and Ava repair their friendship? Will things change between Matthias and Ava to go back to those 2 snowy nights they had together? Will grief pull them apart?

I could see this book playing out as a movie the whole time I was reading it. It did not disappoint and as the first book I’ve read from this author I am now HOOKED!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Juls Dick

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King by K.M Scott is a wonderful second chance romance. Ava has been best friends with Theo King for her whole life. Living on the family estate as her dad is employed by the Kings she has been around the family for as along as she can remember, when she unexpectedly finds a connection with the eldest King brother over a snowed in weekend she thinks things are finally changing. That is until she is ripped away from all she knows. When she returns 5 years later everything has changed, most notably her relationship with her best friend but more so with his eldest brother, who is not as happy to see her return. I really enjoyed this story, it was enraged at times as the main characters were misled by those around them but in a good way. I felt that some parts felt a bit rushed but overall found this to be a very enjoyable read.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Brittany Angel

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You definitely get more than you expect with Cruel King! The grumpy male main character, Matthias, is devastatingly sad with the world on his shoulders. Our main female character, Ava, is head strong and knows what she wants. Ava is best friends with Matthias’ younger brother, but she and Matthias have never really meshed well, but one day, fate brought them together just as fast as it tore them apart. There is definitely heartbreak in this novel, but also a lot of character growth and love. I need a different book for every brother.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quite an angsty story that had me wanting to toss my Kindle to the side numerous times out of frustration!

Ava is friends with all of the King boys…except Matthias (which means that’s who she is going to have feelings for, right?!?). She is best friends with Theo (who has feelings for her)…and Matthias treats her like the dirt on his shoe (cruel is the perfect way to describe him). This creates quite the unrequited and messy triangle. Forced proximity between Ava and Matthias allows them to act on their feelings…but it’s like it never happened once they are back in the real world. Both go on to see other people…but will these two ever be able to be truthful with the feelings they have for each other?

This book had me frustrated so many different times. The push and pull between Ava and Matthias is full of angst and I wanted to knock sense into both of them! While the ending allowed some of the frustration to dissipate…I’m excited that there are more brothers that books can be written about!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t too sure what this story was going to be as I went in blindly as the cover drew me in.

Whatever I was expecting this story surpassed it. I will not be giving spoilers so I won’t speak of much that happens that could be seen as such.

Ava is the daughter of an employee of the King family. They live on property and grew up with the King boys. She and Theo are thick as thieves and best friends for life. She’s always gotten along with all of them except the eldest, Matthias . She doesn’t know what she did but he’s rude and ignores her if possible.

During a snowstorm her homes power goes out and makes her way to the main house where she’s now stuck inside with Matthias.

Matthias was hard to read on the outside but in his POV we see the strain of being the oldest brother and the pressure their father puts on him. Ava has been said to be off limits but this snowstorm may change that.

I’m not one to enjoy a jump in time but this one was done well and kept the story from being bogged down with unnecessary details.
I didn’t expect quite a few things this story had and I’m still not over them all.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was awesome!! I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump these past few weeks and haven’t been able to read a story all the way through. This one was different though. I couldn’t put it down. Matthias and Ava were such good main characters and enjoyed their story. The growth of the characters was much needed and awesome to see. A little angst but I enjoyed the story alot. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!!
Happy Reading!!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jessica Stone

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Jessica Stone

What a wonderful read!
This book is the quintessential, boys older brother falls in love with younger brothers best friend, things go utterly wrong, until they finally go wonderfully right.

Theo, is utterly besotted with his best friend, Ava, who has lived on the property his family owns all his life and they were practically inseparable, but predictably, Ava like many a young women, is clueless to Theo’s feelings. Ava loves Theo, he’s always been there for her, through the loss of her mother and her through the loss of his, they are closer to close, so it only makes sense that they should be together, right? Wrong. Ave has the HOTS for Mathias the brooding older brother set to be the heir yo the King kingdom, if only he’d stop treating Ava like the mud under his shoes, everything would be fine. Or, maybe it won’t.

Me over her not trying to spoil the whole book. Anywayyysss, I love Ava, I love her direct ness, she’s sassy yet sensitive, and she cares deeply about the people she loves. Matthias on the other hand make me want to punch a wall, he’s so quick to act and say things he doesn’t mean, and not quick at all to apologize. Even though that irritates me like no other, the soft, artistic sweet loving guy he is under his quick angry, is redeeming enough for me to get over his stubbornness.

I quite enjoy how deeply the author dives into the emotions and thoughts of her characters, it helps you fall in love with them, feel what they are feeling. I haven’t looked to much into it, but I would throughly enjoy diving into the king family some more, seeing all the brothers lives outside of the king manor would be très interesting.

So if you’re not sure about this book, take the plunge, it’s worth it, I believe you will fall in love with the characters as I have.

Cruel King, K.M. Scott, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Jessica Stone, August 2023

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel King
By: K.M. Scott

This is a fantastic billionaire romance featuring Ava and Matthias. I loved the dynamic between the two of them. I loved the dynamic that they have known each other for a really long time and that their families are super close. This added layers of complication to each of both Ava and Matthias. It is was a nice twist that she is also looking at a lifetime of happiness with Matthias’ brother. I feel that this was a key piece of the story that really added depth to the characters. I think that this book was very well written and it definitely kept me wanting more. I had a hard time putting it down! I definitely recommend this one!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Shea Gilkerson 8/12/23

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The King family is a powerhouse, with a widowed father at the helm of a worldwide business and five sons that could fill in his shoes. While you do get an introduction to them all, our MCs are Theo and Matthias. Theo is best friends with our female MC, Ava, but it is purely platonic and sweet. As the oldest, Matthias is expected to step into his position while his brothers are left to find what it is that interests them. With his college career ended successfully, Matthias is given the signs he is expected to join the company soon, but ekes out what he anticipates to be one last day where he gets away with making an excuse not to go to the city with his father – however his brothers jump at the opportunity to get out of the house and disappear in the city and leave Matthias home with Eleanor, the caretaker of the family.

Meanwhile, Ava Sutton, the daughter of Mr. King’s driver, is given strict instructions by her father to stay home, as there is a major snowstorm predicted. Their home is the carriage house on the King estate. After her father leaves and the snow really does start to fall heavily, Ava hears a loud pop and the power goes out. Keeping an eye on the storm, Ava decides she had better walk up to the King home before it gets any heavier, just to find herself half frozen and sopping wet by the time she gets to the kitchen entry. As Eleanor sees how sopping wet she is, she takes her clothes to dry them and gives Ava a robe and her famous hot chocolate.

When Matthias finds Ava in the house, he is terribly mean to her, implying she isn’t worthy of his home or any of their attention. Ava finally has enough and lets him have it for being so terrible to her over the years, just to find they have an intense passion for one another, and a couple of days of discovering it before everyone descends back on the house. Ava is swept away to her aunts by her father without a chance to say goodbye, and Theo forgets to pass along the message to his brother the way she tells him to. Without understanding what is leading the other to make the decisions they make or how they end up apart, five years pass before the King boys and Ava all end up back at the estate together. Matthias is as mean as ever, Theo is as fun loving and charismatic as ever, Ava is as sweet as ever, but they’ve all lost their childish features and came back together as adults. Theo convinces Ava to give him a chance, which beyond loving him all her life, is even easier after Matthias is meaner than ever after never even setting eyes on each other for 5 whole years. Some relationships are the same, some change for the good, and some change for the bad. Sweet story of true love, heartbreak, loss and a happy ending.

Characters and locations are fully fleshed out and beautifully described, emotions run on high throughout most of the story, and there is a lot of feelings to work through from all points of view. I really enjoyed this and would love to see where the rest of the brothers end up!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place during this read. This is a great enemies to lover romance. Ava is friends with all of the King boys with the exception of Matthias. For some reason he is mean to her and she can’t figure out his problem. When fate steps in they get a chance to drop their walls but there is a twist and Ava is sent away. We jump ahead a few years, Matthias returns home and of course he has quite some hurtful words for Ava. I felt the same emotions as Ava during his hurtful attacks. There is so much more to this great read. Will they finally get the truth and a HEA? The author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. If you’re looking for a read that pulls you right in, 1-click and get started today.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by-Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King by K.M. Scott. This is such a good read. Its the story of Matthias who is the oldest King son and Ava who is the daughter of Matthias’ father’s estate manager. Ava has known Matthias her whole life but he has always ignored her for the most pare. What Ava doesn’t know is Matthias hates her but he’s also secretly in love with her. Ava goes on about her life and ends up getting engaged to another man, one of his brothers When she goes back home because Matthias’ father is dying she sees Matthias for the first time in 5 years. Matthias is furious at Ava for leaving and not saying goodbye but what he doesn’t know is she was forced to leave. He treats her horribly when he sees her again and she goes to her fiance for comfort. Matthias begins to try to break them up. Will Matthias be successful in breaking up Ava and his brother and will he be able to prove his love to her? Read this emotional contemporary romance to find out!

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