Cruel King

By: K.A. Linde

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Joe Arden

A new stand-alone fake-relationship romance set in the glitz and glamour of the Cruel world from USA Today best-selling author K.A. Linde....

The most eligible bachelor in New York City just asked me to be his fake fiancé.

Gavin King is six and a half feet of delectable billionaire with a devil’s smile that says he knows exactly what he’s going to do to me later. Because he has.

Three years ago, I caught him in the shower and promptly fell into his bed. But neither of us were relationship material. Not to mention I’d just broken up with his best friend.

Now, I’m back in the city and he has a plan:

• Go to his cousin’s wedding.
• Convince his family that he’s not an eternal bachelor.
• Post a huge elaborate breakup later.

With those big puppy-dog eyes begging me to agree, claiming I’m the only one who can pull it off, I say yes. What could go wrong? Other than pulling it off so successfully that the line between real and fake blurs.

When my family flips the whole script, I can’t see a way out. And I’m starting to wonder if I even want one.

©2023 K.A. Linde (P)2023 K.A. Linde

Such a great listen!

I've been wanting to experience this story again and as soon as this audiobook was announced i knew it'd be the perfect chance to do so! I started looking forward to it immediately and started listening right away. I was so happy to be back in the Cruel world with this audoiobook. I enjoyed this listen so very much!

Loved it all!

I absolutely loved this one! Whitley has always been a favorite of mine and I loved her story.

Fun, sexy & raw🖤

Who knew that, life of the party, Whitney and playboy Gavin could make me tear up…I mean “Love me Tender”😢 iykyk!

Kyla said their HEA wouldn’t be an easy road but boy was it fun, sexy & raw at times! It takes a lot to own up to your shortcomings & mistakes and I think Gav, Whit & her parents all handled them with grace…eventually😉

One of my most favorite Elvis songs is “Love me Tender” and Kyla could not have picked a better song for Gav & Whit… and Whit & her dad😭

I absolutely love Kyla’s Gossip Girl universe and the epilogue was a perfect glimpse into everyone’s HEAs.

💕fave quotes📖

“I used to drive a truck.” I leaned my chin on my fist on the center console. “Was it lifted?” He winked at me. “Not a true West Texas boy without a lifted truck, Bowen.”😍 love it! Gavin King in a big truck with a cowboy hat to boot 🥰

“Mom,” I whispered, slowly closing the lid, “would you have given me this if I were marrying someone else?” She bit her lip and looked down at the box still in my hand. “If you’re asking about Safia, then … yes.” She met my gaze, and I saw tears there.—-same! Whit & her mom definitely got me in my feels

❤️ A SWEET & SAVORY DELIGHT ❤️

This is the seventh book in the Cruel series and I enjoyed them all.. but, unfortunately it was way way back in 2019/20 since they were released on Audible. This is a stand-alone but, to get the history, the backstories and the most from this series, they are best listened to one after another. They are a group of thirty-something friends who muddle their way through their romances, are slow to realize and miscommunicate their feelings when Cupid’s arrow strikes. Definitely get Cruel Kiss - the Prequel to this and the start where it went so sizzles and steam good for them.. to bad.. to this.

I enjoyed this entertaining friends-to-lovers fake-to-forever listen and the great narration by Erin brought Whitney’s tentative steps forward, her emotional mixed-up feelings, her fears of getting hurt and her ‘flight’ instincts to life. There just wasn’t enough Joe for me (only a third or so 😢😉) but he did bring Billionaire ex Playboy Gavin’s friendship, determination, understanding, acceptance, heart and love with him. There was good banter, some sex and two characters who needed a slow-burn to fix their broken made in heaven match.

Worth a credit? It’s a cute story - a light and airy end to a series - a fun and flirty friends-to-fake-to-forever romance with a slice of sad - a final leap for Gavin and Whitney who get their second chance to make it happen. And yes, creditworthy.

Short and Sweet

This was a great short pre-view of their love story. Whitley and Gavin are hot, makes me want to read Cruel King again!

Loved the Story and Narrators!

Gavin just became my favorite!! I always wanted a little more of him... And now, with his own story, I got it!!

Gavin is one that you will love instantly because of his big heart! I couldn't put this one down. The audio is done so wonderfully!! Joe and Erin are the perfect two to bring this book to life.

This is a fake dating in the world of money and privilege. But this story had me feeling some big feelings, especially towards the end. I adored this couple and the surrounding characters in this story.

This is definitely one of my favorites of the series.