Coldhearted King

Empty Kingdom, Book 1

By: L. M. Dalgleish

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom

Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Most heartwarming story

I was obsessed with this book when I first read it (I’ve read it more than 5 times tbh), so when I saw an audiobook I purchased it without a backward glance. Teddy and CJ Bloom are one of my favorite narrators, and they were a prefect Cole and Delilah. The story made sense, it was really well-written and I felt connected to both characters, it felt like my friends were telling me their love story. Thanks L.M.Dalgleish for giving us such a wonderful story.

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.

Good narration

Loved this book! Just enough spice as well. Has a happy ending without being too corny.

Oh my gosh! “Yes, Cole.” ❤️🔥

I am a very harsh critic. I rarely give five star ratings. This definitely gets 5 stars! I loved everything about it! It was lengthy, interesting, and there was very good descriptive writing with dialogue and lovely characters with depth. It was so well written, too. Even the “third act break up” was done well and not overly drawn out. The main female was such an excellent character, strong, but not annoyingly so as so many authors’ attempts at strong female characters are. While the story was a bit predictable, since the tropes have all been done so many times before by this point, it was still unique and fresh rather than boring or cliche. I loved everything about it. The narration was great, and the steamy bits were some of the best I’ve read/heard. Five stars all the way!

Pressed play & didn't stop

Wow! This is a brand new author to me & ill definitely listen to more from her. Teddy & CJ seriously set your earbuds on fire. The spice in this is crazy ya'll and I'm not complaining. These two ALWAYS deliver and I love when Teddy becomes a goner for the girl. Complete 180 and it feels so good. This man will melt you. Great audio!

Love This

I love the story, Teddy Hamilton is a king! The aggressiveness in his voice match what I thought Cole voice would sound like. The female voice is amazing, the sad parts are perfect but she sounds a lot older than the female character from the book. she sounds in her 30s, but I honestly don't mind , she is amazing! The story is sweet, super sexy (yes there is a lot of spice and it's brilliantly written) now I ask the author to please to put the second book on audible! I need more!!

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.

Yaaaaas

This couple it’s fireeeeee no only for the spice because yes this have spice but only the right amount not to much and no too little the story it’s everything the perfect moment the perfect person and how can find love when it’s the right person Cole really find love when he even know what is that word and how he said can leave all his money for her omg 🙈🙈so cuteeee definitely need another book of them for know they kids the mom house and everything .really recommend this one ☝️

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.