Coldhearted King

Empty Kingdom, Book 1

By: L. M. Dalgleish

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom

I never planned to give my V-card to a gorgeous stranger I met at a bar.

But for once I didn't let myself overthink things. In the few hours we spent together, he managed to push me outside my comfort zone.

And I loved every second.

I never expected to see him again. Let alone sitting at the head of the boardroom table during my architectural firm's pitch to design his new hotel chain.

Turns out the man I spent one steamy night of passion with is Cole King, billionaire COO of the King Group. And unlike our previous encounter, when it comes to business, he’s as cold as ice.

Now I’m working for him, and it’s… challenging.

He’s arrogant, demanding, and seems to delight in pushing my buttons. But with every “one-on-one” meeting he insists we have, the memory of that night simmers between us.

I should never have agreed when he proposed a no-strings-attached arrangement, but I wanted to experience more of what he could give me.

I didn’t mean to trade my heart in return.

Now it’s too late.

Because no matter the warmth his touch brings, Cole is as icy in love as he is in business.

And I’m the one who’s going to get burned.

Coldhearted King is a full-length, spicy, one-night stand, billionaire workplace romance, with a virgin heroine, a dirty-talking hero, and a guaranteed happily ever after. It's the first book in the Empty Kingdom billionaire romance series but can be listened to as a standalone.

©2023 L.M. Dalgleish (P)2024 L.M. Dalgleish

Tops

This has plot, it’s sexy as hell, and has a strong but also soft female character. Fairly good writing, something not always found in this genre. I couldn’t stop listening because it’s a treat.

Most heartwarming story

I was absolutely obsessed with this book when I first read it (honestly, I’ve read it more than five times—no shame!). So when I saw it was available as an audiobook, I didn’t even hesitate for a second. I purchased it without a backward glance, and let me just say—it was worth every penny. Teddy and CJ Bloom are two of my all-time favorite narrators, and they were absolutely perfect as Cole and Delilah. Their performances brought a whole new layer of depth and emotion to a story I already loved so much.

The writing was exquisite, everything about this story just made sense in the most beautiful way. It’s so well-written and heartfelt that I couldn’t help but feel deeply connected to both Cole and Delilah. Listening to their story felt like sitting down with old friends as they shared their love story—intimate, real, and utterly captivating.

Thank you, L.M. Dalgleish, for creating something so special. This story has truly stayed with me, and I’m so grateful for the chance to experience it all over again in such a magical way. It’s the kind of book that leaves a mark on your heart, and I’ll treasure it forever.

Steamy Romance

Delilah and Cole’s story is a fiery, emotionally charged rollercoaster. Delilah is strong and independent, while Cole is intense, persistent, and completely unrelenting in his pursuit. The chemistry between them is explosive, and the steam factor is very high—some scenes even may be a bit too intense, but they fit the passionate tone of the story. Beyond the heat, the plot is solid, with real emotional depth and character development. A gripping, steamy romance that fans of bold love stories will devour.

Male voice good
Female voice perfect.

Delilah and Cole

This is my first book by this author. It was so good that I will look for other books by her. This was a one-night stand where he took her v-card. She ends up working on his architectural team. Cole was a very cold man and Keira slowly warmed his heart. Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom did an awesome job with the narration.

The angst and the steam!!!!

Run don't walk! Well worth the credit. The spice, character build, and angst is to die for

Really Enjoyed

I honestly don’t write reviews often but I felt I needed to for this one! It was so good in all the right ways! I loved how Delilah carried her self so strongly and was open and honest throughout the entire novel. Great listen and highly recommend.

Stunning

This book is absolutely amazingly done! Teddy and CJ knocked it out of the park! L.M knocked this book out of the park! The character development, the plot twists and turns and the ending!!!!!

Fantastic

Enjoyed this story. Could have had more back story of Cole's family. Need to know why Roman, Cole and Tate fell out as brothers. After the breakup Cole and Dalila didn't have any introspection about themselves and no descriptive sex scenes after they got back together ☹️..

Loved this one!

Great characters and a lovely HEA. I’ll be sure to check out more from this author!

the story was compelling

There were too many repeats of the same thoughts through out the book. less is more.