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Twisted Kingdom #1
Twisted Prince
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I was on the brink of being sold into slavery. Then Captain Gleb Lycaon saved me.
He stole me from his rivals and captured my heart, so I gave him my virginity. But he’s far from a knight in shining armor.
He’s a merciless killer, the right hand to one of New York’s most ruthless Bratvas. And his need to control me resurrects ghosts from my past.
I don’t know if I can trust him. Every man I’ve ever known has betrayed me. And now it’s not just me I have to protect but my unborn child… his. So I run. Because in my twisted fairy tale, Prince Charming is as dark and dangerous as the monsters he hunts.
When he finds us, years later, I’m still hopelessly ensnared by him. But Gleb’s sudden reappearance has deadly consequences. Because he’s not the only one who’s set his sights on me.
To protect my Twisted Prince, I must send him away.
The only question is, can I give up my freedom and everything I hold dear to save the man I love?
I was on the brink of being sold into slavery. Then Captain Gleb Lycaon saved me.
He stole me from his rivals and captured my heart, so I gave him my virginity. But he’s far from a knight in shining armor.
He’s a merciless killer, the right hand to one of New York’s most ruthless Bratvas. And his need to control me resurrects ghosts from my past.
I don’t know if I can trust him. Every man I’ve ever known has betrayed me. And now it’s not just me I have to protect but my unborn child… his. So I run. Because in my twisted fairy tale, Prince Charming is as dark and dangerous as the monsters he hunts.
When he finds us, years later, I’m still hopelessly ensnared by him. But Gleb’s sudden reappearance has deadly consequences. Because he’s not the only one who’s set his sights on me.
To protect my Twisted Prince, I must send him away.
The only question is, can I give up my freedom and everything I hold dear to save the man I love?
- GenresDark RomanceRomance
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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Ivy Thorn
37 books107 followersIvy Thorn's motto is the more hero's the better. She writes dark, delicious, romance with kick but heroines and the ruthless anti heroes who fall for them. Her books will leave you on the edge of a cliff begging for more, but a happily-ever-after is guaranteed every time—they’re just going to have to fight for it.
She lives for the sleepless nights of New York City, writing until dawn in efforts to express her darkest illusions and cheeky personality. Accompanied by her favorite cocktail, she finds herself consumed by her novels, ready to take on a new persona. When she’s not writing, she enjoys her evenings off, exploring the late nights of New York City.
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
July 16, 2024
3,5 stars
Tropes : push and pull, age gap (8 years), J/P H, mafia romance, romantic suspense, secret baby
Ending : cliffhanger
Triggers : violence, gore, mention of SA, kidnapping, torture, abuse, mention of child abuse
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (villain that liked the h)
Celibate while separated: yes
Intimacy details: virgin h (intact hymen), no condom, edging, oral
Standalone/Series : book 1/2
Hero : Gleb Lycaon (26/29)
Heroine: Melody ‘Mel’ O’Mara (18/21)
The one thing that frustrated me was Mel. She could be so stupid and reckless at times. She knew she and the rest of the women that got saved from human trafficking was in danger but she was so adamant to just go out do her own thing. I get it, she wanted to be free but still it was stupid decision.
Gleb knew Mel liked to rile him up and she just kept doing that just because she wanted to which got to be the most annoying trait she had.
Gleb could be controlling but Mel could see he only did all that to protect her and the women but she didn’t care. Then she ranaway.
The push and pull in this one drove me nuts. But other than that it was pretty entertaining.
Tropes : push and pull, age gap (8 years), J/P H, mafia romance, romantic suspense, secret baby
Ending : cliffhanger
Triggers : violence, gore, mention of SA, kidnapping, torture, abuse, mention of child abuse
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (villain that liked the h)
Celibate while separated: yes
Intimacy details: virgin h (intact hymen), no condom, edging, oral
Standalone/Series : book 1/2
Hero : Gleb Lycaon (26/29)
Heroine: Melody ‘Mel’ O’Mara (18/21)
The one thing that frustrated me was Mel. She could be so stupid and reckless at times. She knew she and the rest of the women that got saved from human trafficking was in danger but she was so adamant to just go out do her own thing. I get it, she wanted to be free but still it was stupid decision.
Gleb knew Mel liked to rile him up and she just kept doing that just because she wanted to which got to be the most annoying trait she had.
Gleb could be controlling but Mel could see he only did all that to protect her and the women but she didn’t care. Then she ranaway.
The push and pull in this one drove me nuts. But other than that it was pretty entertaining.
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December 29, 2025
I liked the plot of this book, a dark mafia man who has a soft heart for a girl.
Now the leaving and the constant miscommunication was annoying. Gleb was trying to help Mel get setup and have a good life. I know Mel has trauma from the past but Gleb just wanted to love her and provide for her.
I can understand why Gleb kept pushing her away after each rejection. You can only take so many of those until you are just done.
Now the leaving and the constant miscommunication was annoying. Gleb was trying to help Mel get setup and have a good life. I know Mel has trauma from the past but Gleb just wanted to love her and provide for her.
I can understand why Gleb kept pushing her away after each rejection. You can only take so many of those until you are just done.
July 11, 2024
It was an interesting book. It was a different genre of romance than I'm used to reading. I found it interesting. Now I want to know what's next, but I need to read the next book, but at least it ended with some kind of a finality.
October 25, 2024
Great quick read! Can't wait to read the next one!
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