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Owning Vegas #1
His Kingdom
Louie
My mother taught me one valuable lesson that I’ve used to get to where I am today. And
where am I? Las Vegas.
Who am I? Well, that depends on who you are. To some, I’m the king. The judge, juror, and
executioner. To others, I’m just another rich asshole who owns a few casinos.
But I own more than that. I own the strip and the streets surrounding it. I own this city, and
it’ll have to be wrenched from my cold, dead hands before I hand it over to anyone else.
When I spot her, I don’t sense the desperation that wafts off the usual crowd. No, she has a
loneliness that rivals my own, a sadness that I want to soak in, and a body made to sin with.
What was that lesson my mother taught me? Trust no one. The thing is, Charlotte is taking a
wrecking ball to that lesson because every fiber of my being wants to trust this woman.
Charlotte
When you don’t want to be seen, find a crowded place and blend in.
That’s exactly why I came to Vegas. To not be seen. I figured with all the flashing lights,
alcohol, drugs, people… no one would notice me.
But he did. And I don’t know how to get him to unsee me. Or if I even want him to.
This city was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to forget who I am. Or should I say who I
was? A place to let go of the past. A place no one would ever think to look for me.
It was supposed to be just one weekend. But now I think it might be so much more…
My mother taught me one valuable lesson that I’ve used to get to where I am today. And
where am I? Las Vegas.
Who am I? Well, that depends on who you are. To some, I’m the king. The judge, juror, and
executioner. To others, I’m just another rich asshole who owns a few casinos.
But I own more than that. I own the strip and the streets surrounding it. I own this city, and
it’ll have to be wrenched from my cold, dead hands before I hand it over to anyone else.
When I spot her, I don’t sense the desperation that wafts off the usual crowd. No, she has a
loneliness that rivals my own, a sadness that I want to soak in, and a body made to sin with.
What was that lesson my mother taught me? Trust no one. The thing is, Charlotte is taking a
wrecking ball to that lesson because every fiber of my being wants to trust this woman.
Charlotte
When you don’t want to be seen, find a crowded place and blend in.
That’s exactly why I came to Vegas. To not be seen. I figured with all the flashing lights,
alcohol, drugs, people… no one would notice me.
But he did. And I don’t know how to get him to unsee me. Or if I even want him to.
This city was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to forget who I am. Or should I say who I
was? A place to let go of the past. A place no one would ever think to look for me.
It was supposed to be just one weekend. But now I think it might be so much more…
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2025
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Kylie Kent
71 books2,679 followersKylie made the leap from kindergarten teacher to romance author, living out her dream to deliver sexy, always and forever romances. She loves a happily ever after story with tons of built in steam.
She currently resides in Perth, Australia and when she is not dreaming up the latest romance she can be found spending time with her three children and her husband of twenty years, her very own real life instant-love.
Come join me in my reading group on Facebook Kylie's Steam Room.
She currently resides in Perth, Australia and when she is not dreaming up the latest romance she can be found spending time with her three children and her husband of twenty years, her very own real life instant-love.
Come join me in my reading group on Facebook Kylie's Steam Room.
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May 9, 2025
Oh my eyes & my precious time - what did I just read? The book started off promising, but once I realized the entire story takes place over just two weeks, it completely lost me. Everything happens within the first four days, and there’s absolutely no build-up. At one point, he says “I know you” - but bruh, you met her three days ago? What do you mean you know her??
It goes way beyond love at first sight - it’s just extreme and completely unrealistic. The whole thing felt fake, like watching kids play with Barbies and dolls. Honestly, it came across as childish and disappointing.
I seriously don’t understand how this has a 4-star average on this platform.
It goes way beyond love at first sight - it’s just extreme and completely unrealistic. The whole thing felt fake, like watching kids play with Barbies and dolls. Honestly, it came across as childish and disappointing.
I seriously don’t understand how this has a 4-star average on this platform.
June 22, 2025
Dnf-ed after the first chapter.
Firstly, who tf names their son 'Louise'? But nuh uh that's not why I dnf-ed. He literally could not stop licking his own ass on the FIRST chapter. He sounded like a wannabe alpha hole with connections to the underground business and mommy issues. These are a few quotes to support my sentiment:
"I make it a habit to walk the floor every night. It’s good to be seen by my staff. It helps them maintain the fear of god. Because to them, that’s exactly who I am. Their god."
"I don’t have time to waste on bullshit. Running this city takes all of my time. Being a king isn’t for the weak—that’s for fucking sure. And in this city, Las Vegas, the city of sin, I am the king."
"When Sammie has a delivery for me at Wild Card, it usually means he’s got a bunch of women holed up in the VIP room."
"I make it a habit to walk the floor every night. It’s good to be seen by my staff. It helps them maintain the fear of god. Because to them, that’s exactly who I am. Their god."
"It’s why at least once a week, I allow myself a few hours to sink into some hot, willing pussy."
Mind you, this was my first impression of him.
And the writing, ohmygod, I never had a Wattpad phase but this is what I imagine Wattpad books were written like. And the damsel in distress FMC? PUHLEEZ WOMAN. He can't stop lusting over her and calling her a sweetheart from their first convo. The whole thing was awkward af and unbelievable and horribly written. I need a word stronger than insta lust to describe it.
“Any man who cheated on you, sweetheart, is a fucking idiot,” I say, because if I had a woman like her, no way would I stray."
You see what I'm saying? My face is permanently crinkled from all the cringing I did. And I also found out the entire book takes place in two weeks. Talk about unbelievable.
Firstly, who tf names their son 'Louise'? But nuh uh that's not why I dnf-ed. He literally could not stop licking his own ass on the FIRST chapter. He sounded like a wannabe alpha hole with connections to the underground business and mommy issues. These are a few quotes to support my sentiment:
"I make it a habit to walk the floor every night. It’s good to be seen by my staff. It helps them maintain the fear of god. Because to them, that’s exactly who I am. Their god."
"I don’t have time to waste on bullshit. Running this city takes all of my time. Being a king isn’t for the weak—that’s for fucking sure. And in this city, Las Vegas, the city of sin, I am the king."
"When Sammie has a delivery for me at Wild Card, it usually means he’s got a bunch of women holed up in the VIP room."
"I make it a habit to walk the floor every night. It’s good to be seen by my staff. It helps them maintain the fear of god. Because to them, that’s exactly who I am. Their god."
"It’s why at least once a week, I allow myself a few hours to sink into some hot, willing pussy."
Mind you, this was my first impression of him.
And the writing, ohmygod, I never had a Wattpad phase but this is what I imagine Wattpad books were written like. And the damsel in distress FMC? PUHLEEZ WOMAN. He can't stop lusting over her and calling her a sweetheart from their first convo. The whole thing was awkward af and unbelievable and horribly written. I need a word stronger than insta lust to describe it.
“Any man who cheated on you, sweetheart, is a fucking idiot,” I say, because if I had a woman like her, no way would I stray."
You see what I'm saying? My face is permanently crinkled from all the cringing I did. And I also found out the entire book takes place in two weeks. Talk about unbelievable.
July 21, 2025
This was such a fun read! I always love when a found family is forming. I definitely will be reading the next book but I NEED EMMANUEL AND EVIE BOOK STAT
August 1, 2025
»Charlotte, you are more than worth it. Whoever put it into your head that you're not... is a fucking idiot. You. Are. Worth. It. «
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
Loved her. She is kind, funny and relatable.
❥ 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒊𝒆 ⋆✮
This man. I want one for myself. He is dangerous but does everything for his woman. He loves Charlotte so much it‘s heartwarming.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This book was amazing. I couldn‘t put it down and was grinning the whole time. It is a quick and entertaining read. Kylie Kent is most of the time a hit for me and when I‘m in the mood for her books they often are 5 star reads. Her writing style is fluent and easy to understand. The pages just flew by and I had a blast while reading.
The plot was interesting and focused mainly on Charlotte and Louie. These two are a great couple and Charlotte had this man wrapped around her finger from the beginning. They have good tension and their dialogue was relatable. I liked them together.
The side characters were likeable too and I can‘t wait for Evie & Emmanuel (hope they get a book and it comes quickly).
Overall this was an amazing and quick mafia romance.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes!
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 4/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ᡣ𐭩ྀི₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, mafia, vegas marriage, instant attraction, he falls first and harder, touch her and die, dark golden retriever, from different worlds, opposites attract, found family
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 His Kingdom ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 His Playground ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
Loved her. She is kind, funny and relatable.
❥ 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒊𝒆 ⋆✮
This man. I want one for myself. He is dangerous but does everything for his woman. He loves Charlotte so much it‘s heartwarming.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This book was amazing. I couldn‘t put it down and was grinning the whole time. It is a quick and entertaining read. Kylie Kent is most of the time a hit for me and when I‘m in the mood for her books they often are 5 star reads. Her writing style is fluent and easy to understand. The pages just flew by and I had a blast while reading.
The plot was interesting and focused mainly on Charlotte and Louie. These two are a great couple and Charlotte had this man wrapped around her finger from the beginning. They have good tension and their dialogue was relatable. I liked them together.
The side characters were likeable too and I can‘t wait for Evie & Emmanuel (hope they get a book and it comes quickly).
Overall this was an amazing and quick mafia romance.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes!
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 4/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ᡣ𐭩ྀི₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, mafia, vegas marriage, instant attraction, he falls first and harder, touch her and die, dark golden retriever, from different worlds, opposites attract, found family
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 His Kingdom ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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#2 His Playground ★ ★
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May 7, 2025
More often than not, I found myself rolling my eyes at the cliche writing and dialogue.
“I don’t know why I fucking care, but I do”
“What kind of fucking idiot cheats on a woman like that? Like her. I can’t fathom it.”
“I’ve never seen anything more beautiful”
Louie, you just met her lol. I was so confused as to why the book was moving so fast and then I realized the number of pages.
“This woman is mine”
It’s been TWO days.
Honestly I prefer some build-up between the characters before they start confusing their insta-attraction as something much deeper. This book jumps straight to the point several times (including during the steamy scenes) and it compromises the qualities that make a good romance. Conflict is also resolved extremely quickly so you never really escape the feeling of reading a rushed book.
If you shut your brain off or this is your first dark romance, I can see this being worth at least a 2 star.
I will give an extra star however because Louie was the perfect book boyfriend — for a dark romance anyway.
“I don’t know why I fucking care, but I do”
“What kind of fucking idiot cheats on a woman like that? Like her. I can’t fathom it.”
“I’ve never seen anything more beautiful”
Louie, you just met her lol. I was so confused as to why the book was moving so fast and then I realized the number of pages.
“This woman is mine”
It’s been TWO days.
Honestly I prefer some build-up between the characters before they start confusing their insta-attraction as something much deeper. This book jumps straight to the point several times (including during the steamy scenes) and it compromises the qualities that make a good romance. Conflict is also resolved extremely quickly so you never really escape the feeling of reading a rushed book.
If you shut your brain off or this is your first dark romance, I can see this being worth at least a 2 star.
I will give an extra star however because Louie was the perfect book boyfriend — for a dark romance anyway.
August 14, 2025
I loved how easily I devoured this book.
It was amazing and soo good as always with KYLIE KENT'S books. Chef's kiss 💋 ✨️🫶
It was amazing and soo good as always with KYLIE KENT'S books. Chef's kiss 💋 ✨️🫶
November 26, 2025
2.5 ⭐️
Quick read, kinda kitschy, a little cringe in spots, and the insta instaaaa love was loud… but I just rolled with it. Overall fun enough. 🤷🏼♀️
Quick read, kinda kitschy, a little cringe in spots, and the insta instaaaa love was loud… but I just rolled with it. Overall fun enough. 🤷🏼♀️
July 2, 2025
4.5🌟!
I’m sold on their love. I enjoyed a lot especially as I loved the protagonists.
-Mafia romance.
-Vegas setting.
-Runaway bride.
-KU, safe and standalone.
Recommended.
I’m sold on their love. I enjoyed a lot especially as I loved the protagonists.
-Mafia romance.
-Vegas setting.
-Runaway bride.
-KU, safe and standalone.
Recommended.
September 3, 2025
His Kingdom was a good read in terms of a palate cleanser with good smut. But the story line wasn’t quite original and the characters didn’t feel developed well.
Will I continue to read this series? Probably.
Charlotte catches Louie’s attention even though he’s a self proclaimed bachelor. She’s ya know…different.
Their relationship moves fast and fierce and before you know it she’s throwing herself in front of bullets for him.
And they live happily ever after.
But joking aside, this was cute and short and I liked it.
Will I continue to read this series? Probably.
Charlotte catches Louie’s attention even though he’s a self proclaimed bachelor. She’s ya know…different.
“You won my attention. It’s debatable whether or not that’s a good thing.”
Their relationship moves fast and fierce and before you know it she’s throwing herself in front of bullets for him.
“Like it or not, I found you and I plan on keeping you. And just so we’re both clear, we…” Louie points between us. “…are doing this, and we are exclusive. I don’t share.”
And they live happily ever after.
But joking aside, this was cute and short and I liked it.
April 15, 2025
Kylie just has a way of writing men that absolutely hits the spot.
This was a great, quick read but full of intensity and great characters.
This was a great, quick read but full of intensity and great characters.
May 24, 2025
This book is low-key not good…but I enjoyed the love story and the epilogues made it a 3 star instead of 2 😩
June 9, 2025
It was the type of books that’s easy to read no plots
No extras just to enjoy a calm book u know
I am also waiting for EVIE & Emmanul story
No extras just to enjoy a calm book u know
I am also waiting for EVIE & Emmanul story
May 18, 2025
If I could give this book negative stars I genuinely would no joke. I honestly DNF’d it and it was probably one of my worst reads I can ever remember. I’m gonna soften my words a little bit because I feel bad BUT to start with the issues:
- I understand fast paced books and sometimes I like them but this was not normal like in 3 days or smth they fall in love and say “I love you” what the helly!!
- It felt like reading too many plots in one book. I know side characters are good but it was basically the side characters sharing the book with the mmc and fmc likeee who’s the main show. be fr 😭
- They play truth or dare at their BIG AGE and he dares her to marry him AND she says yes and keep in mind this is still in the 1st or 2nd week of them knowing each other!!
I could write a lot more issues if I finished the book but I didn’t AND let me not forget the way the fmc and mmc conversations were actually so draining and it had no depth whatsoever.
Anyways that’s all!! Thanks for reading 🤗
- I understand fast paced books and sometimes I like them but this was not normal like in 3 days or smth they fall in love and say “I love you” what the helly!!
- It felt like reading too many plots in one book. I know side characters are good but it was basically the side characters sharing the book with the mmc and fmc likeee who’s the main show. be fr 😭
- They play truth or dare at their BIG AGE and he dares her to marry him AND she says yes and keep in mind this is still in the 1st or 2nd week of them knowing each other!!
I could write a lot more issues if I finished the book but I didn’t AND let me not forget the way the fmc and mmc conversations were actually so draining and it had no depth whatsoever.
Anyways that’s all!! Thanks for reading 🤗
April 29, 2025
4.5⭐️/ 2🌶️
Oh gosh, I think I finished this book in just 3 hours! That’s how addictive it was. As a mafia romance lover, this story hit all the right spots — danger, love, and just enough spice to keep things interesting!
Louise and Charlotte were brilliantly written — complex, engaging, and totally captivating. The pacing was on point, and the balance between plot and romance was exactly what you’d expect from one of Kylie’s books. She never misses. 🙌
I wish the rest of the series was already out! I can't wait for other books in the series!
Oh gosh, I think I finished this book in just 3 hours! That’s how addictive it was. As a mafia romance lover, this story hit all the right spots — danger, love, and just enough spice to keep things interesting!
Louise and Charlotte were brilliantly written — complex, engaging, and totally captivating. The pacing was on point, and the balance between plot and romance was exactly what you’d expect from one of Kylie’s books. She never misses. 🙌
I wish the rest of the series was already out! I can't wait for other books in the series!
June 12, 2025
“His Kingdom” is the story of Charlotte and Louie.
Pretty sweet romance in which a runaway bride meets a casino owner, and they fall in love. She is leaving a cheating fiance, and catches the attention of this “big bad” hero- who is in all fairness, very sweet and caring. It’s mostly their journey with sex, a bit of drama and happy ending.
Safe
3/5
Pretty sweet romance in which a runaway bride meets a casino owner, and they fall in love. She is leaving a cheating fiance, and catches the attention of this “big bad” hero- who is in all fairness, very sweet and caring. It’s mostly their journey with sex, a bit of drama and happy ending.
Safe
3/5
May 31, 2025
no.
just, no.
just, no.
August 4, 2025
2.5/5
September 5, 2025
The dynamic b/t the FMC and MMC was cheesy at times but still cute af… I melt for the “my wife” trobe every time
June 25, 2025
If you like insta-love, mafia romance with a protective hero, this story might be your perfect read.
May 11, 2025
His Kingdom by Kylie Kent
AD PR Product [Gifted]: Thank you Kylie Kent for allowing me to read the eARC of ‘His Kingdom’ for an honest review!
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Thoughts: His Kingdom is Book #1 in the Owning Vegas series. The characters were great, the tension was high, and the chemistry between the MMC & FMC kept me engaged. I ended up reading 70% of the book in one sitting—I just could not put it down! Kylie’s writing style is addictive, and the pacing was great. If you love a possessive, falls-first hero, a ‘touch her and die’ vibe, a runaway bride twist, and a broken MMC, then His Kingdom is a must-read!
Synopsis: Louie
My mother taught me one valuable lesson that I’ve used to get to where I am today. And
where am I? Las Vegas. Who am I? Well, that depends on who you are. To some, I’m the king. The judge, juror, and executioner. To others, I’m just another rich asshole who owns a few casinos. But I own more than that. I own the strip and the streets surrounding it. I own this city, and it’ll have to be wretched from my cold, dead hands before I hand it over to anyone else. When I spot her, I don’t sense the desperation that wafts off the usual crowd. No, she has a loneliness that rivals my own, a sadness that I want to soak in, and a body made to sin with. What was that lesson my mother taught me? Trust no one. The thing is, Charlotte is taking a wrecking ball to that lesson because every fiber of my being wants to trust this woman.
Charlotte
When you don’t want to be seen, find a crowded place and blend in. That’s exactly why I came to Vegas. To not be seen. I figured with all the flashing lights, alcohol, drugs, people… no one would notice me. But he did. And I don’t know how to get him to unsee me. Or if I even want him to. This city was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to forget who I am. Or should I say who I was? A place to let go of the past. A place no one would ever think to look for me. It was supposed to be just one weekend. But now I think it might be so much more…
Please check content/trigger warnings prior to reading this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AD PR Product [Gifted]: Thank you Kylie Kent for allowing me to read the eARC of ‘His Kingdom’ for an honest review!
His Kingdom is available now on Amazon!
Thoughts: His Kingdom is Book #1 in the Owning Vegas series. The characters were great, the tension was high, and the chemistry between the MMC & FMC kept me engaged. I ended up reading 70% of the book in one sitting—I just could not put it down! Kylie’s writing style is addictive, and the pacing was great. If you love a possessive, falls-first hero, a ‘touch her and die’ vibe, a runaway bride twist, and a broken MMC, then His Kingdom is a must-read!
Synopsis: Louie
My mother taught me one valuable lesson that I’ve used to get to where I am today. And
where am I? Las Vegas. Who am I? Well, that depends on who you are. To some, I’m the king. The judge, juror, and executioner. To others, I’m just another rich asshole who owns a few casinos. But I own more than that. I own the strip and the streets surrounding it. I own this city, and it’ll have to be wretched from my cold, dead hands before I hand it over to anyone else. When I spot her, I don’t sense the desperation that wafts off the usual crowd. No, she has a loneliness that rivals my own, a sadness that I want to soak in, and a body made to sin with. What was that lesson my mother taught me? Trust no one. The thing is, Charlotte is taking a wrecking ball to that lesson because every fiber of my being wants to trust this woman.
Charlotte
When you don’t want to be seen, find a crowded place and blend in. That’s exactly why I came to Vegas. To not be seen. I figured with all the flashing lights, alcohol, drugs, people… no one would notice me. But he did. And I don’t know how to get him to unsee me. Or if I even want him to. This city was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to forget who I am. Or should I say who I was? A place to let go of the past. A place no one would ever think to look for me. It was supposed to be just one weekend. But now I think it might be so much more…
Please check content/trigger warnings prior to reading this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 21, 2025
I really enjoyed this book! It was exactly what I was in the mood for when I started it! Darkish, Instalove, obsessed and possessive MMC, bad boy/good girl vibes, spicy and a dash of craziness.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5
May 2, 2025
Exactly what I’ve come to expect from this author- my comfort reads, complete with OTT possessive alpha growly men who fall immediately head over heels for their women usually on first sight. And typically they’re the type of men who are never planning to settle down.
Louie was no different. He comes across Charlotte in his casino and is inexplicably drawn to her. She is a runaway bride, having caught her groom to be banging her sister the night before her wedding. She says nothing to anyone, just runs off to Vegas to escape. (As an aside- she was smart enough to record them when she caught them because “no one will believe me otherwise” and I was sooo disappointed the video didn’t wind up on display at the wedding she bailed on. Total waste and missed opportunity). And their whirlwind romance ensues. In typical Kylie Kent fashion, they are inexplicably drawn to each other and things progress at lightning speed.
There’s very little angst, no OW/OM drama (though the ex fiance makes a brief appearance), and no third act break up.
My only gripe is that in the epilogue I lost my shit when she reveals she made up with her sister. WTF is that? Hard no. No one is that Pollyanna. I flat out refuse to believe that. Blood is not that important, and it sure as hell wasn’t to her sister when she banged the fiance. 🤬🤬 TBH it ruined the epilogue for me. If I ignored that it was there, the rest was great. Seriously though, who does that?
Louie was no different. He comes across Charlotte in his casino and is inexplicably drawn to her. She is a runaway bride, having caught her groom to be banging her sister the night before her wedding. She says nothing to anyone, just runs off to Vegas to escape. (As an aside- she was smart enough to record them when she caught them because “no one will believe me otherwise” and I was sooo disappointed the video didn’t wind up on display at the wedding she bailed on. Total waste and missed opportunity). And their whirlwind romance ensues. In typical Kylie Kent fashion, they are inexplicably drawn to each other and things progress at lightning speed.
There’s very little angst, no OW/OM drama (though the ex fiance makes a brief appearance), and no third act break up.
My only gripe is that in the epilogue I lost my shit when she reveals she made up with her sister. WTF is that? Hard no. No one is that Pollyanna. I flat out refuse to believe that. Blood is not that important, and it sure as hell wasn’t to her sister when she banged the fiance. 🤬🤬 TBH it ruined the epilogue for me. If I ignored that it was there, the rest was great. Seriously though, who does that?
April 17, 2025
someone take me to vegas so i can marry louie guiliani because of a dare 😩🙌🏼
oh how i love kylie kent’s books !! literally every single one is a banger after banger 💥💳 thank you so much kylie for giving me the chance to arc read the first book in this new series 🥹 i absolutely ate it up omg
this is a mafia romance, run away bride + obsessed mmc, insta lust, forced proximity, cheating (not between main characters), marriage on a dare, fast paced, duo pov, and book one on interconnected standalone 🖤
OH HOW I’M SO OBSESSED WITH THESE TWO 🤭
after catching her sister and fiancé together the night before her wedding, charlotte ran away leaving everyone and everything behind. she made the last minute decision to grab a flight straight to las vegas where no one knows her and she can just be free. she just doesn’t know that she landed herself right in the middle of louie’s sights. the moment he sees her alone and looking so sad at the bar, he pounces 😮💨 this man becomes so entranced by charlotte and he can’t ignore the pull he feels towards her. he is the type of man who doesn’t want to get close to anyone because of what he does. the danger the surrounds him will eventually catch up to charlotte. but when charlotte’s fiancé comes looking for her and demanding she goes home, louie just had to let everyone know who she belongs to 🥰
THIS MAN !!! ugh i love him 😍 these characters are all such goofballs it’s actually the cutest thing ever !! louie’s men sammie and carlo just had me crumbling because of their humor and connection. they’re such a fun group but will also be so ride or die no questions asked. i’m so intrigued with emmanuel 👀 i feel like there’s going to be so much with his story and it’s literally BITING at me omg !! charlotte and her girl group is everything 🥹 the way they literally hopped on a plane straight to vegas !!!? ugh the cutest. this whole group is everything and more. i absolutely loved every single character !! that epilogue with everyone ?? omg 🫣 i’m so excited for more from this series !!
🌶️🌶️🌶️
oh how i love kylie kent’s books !! literally every single one is a banger after banger 💥💳 thank you so much kylie for giving me the chance to arc read the first book in this new series 🥹 i absolutely ate it up omg
this is a mafia romance, run away bride + obsessed mmc, insta lust, forced proximity, cheating (not between main characters), marriage on a dare, fast paced, duo pov, and book one on interconnected standalone 🖤
OH HOW I’M SO OBSESSED WITH THESE TWO 🤭
after catching her sister and fiancé together the night before her wedding, charlotte ran away leaving everyone and everything behind. she made the last minute decision to grab a flight straight to las vegas where no one knows her and she can just be free. she just doesn’t know that she landed herself right in the middle of louie’s sights. the moment he sees her alone and looking so sad at the bar, he pounces 😮💨 this man becomes so entranced by charlotte and he can’t ignore the pull he feels towards her. he is the type of man who doesn’t want to get close to anyone because of what he does. the danger the surrounds him will eventually catch up to charlotte. but when charlotte’s fiancé comes looking for her and demanding she goes home, louie just had to let everyone know who she belongs to 🥰
THIS MAN !!! ugh i love him 😍 these characters are all such goofballs it’s actually the cutest thing ever !! louie’s men sammie and carlo just had me crumbling because of their humor and connection. they’re such a fun group but will also be so ride or die no questions asked. i’m so intrigued with emmanuel 👀 i feel like there’s going to be so much with his story and it’s literally BITING at me omg !! charlotte and her girl group is everything 🥹 the way they literally hopped on a plane straight to vegas !!!? ugh the cutest. this whole group is everything and more. i absolutely loved every single character !! that epilogue with everyone ?? omg 🫣 i’m so excited for more from this series !!
🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 3, 2025
New to my author
This was a great read. Kept me interested. We meet Charlotte after she has run off from her wedding after seeing her fiance and sister getting it on.
It was nice that the names in this book weren't totally your usual names for this genre.
Louie is an interesting guy. And we see a little bit into his life story right off the start of the book. He's definitely JP but he also gives Charlotte freedom to be herself, grieve the change in her life and move forward. It was a right balance of steam and story. I love how he takes care of her ex with his buddies without implicating any of them. She's also got some fun friends and so does he that have the potential for their own interesting books. Will definitely look at this author again in the future.
This was a great read. Kept me interested. We meet Charlotte after she has run off from her wedding after seeing her fiance and sister getting it on.
It was nice that the names in this book weren't totally your usual names for this genre.
Louie is an interesting guy. And we see a little bit into his life story right off the start of the book. He's definitely JP but he also gives Charlotte freedom to be herself, grieve the change in her life and move forward. It was a right balance of steam and story. I love how he takes care of her ex with his buddies without implicating any of them. She's also got some fun friends and so does he that have the potential for their own interesting books. Will definitely look at this author again in the future.
October 4, 2025
FINISHED IN ONE SITTINGGGG this book was so cute. their story was so cute aswell and the fact she took a bullet for him was actually crazy omfg. But it was such a light read and wish there was a bit more tension and plot but i still loved it and ate it uuuupppp now i need to read evies and Emmanuels book omfg (update its not out yet and have to wait til february 2026 im crying)
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October 30, 2025
A fast read but far from memorable. In truth it only deserves 1 star but since i finished it quickly and it was entertaining at certain moments despite all the clichés I gave it two.
October 31, 2025
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I had hoped to, the fact that it all takes place over 2 weeks is insane and I was skimming a lot of it with how cheesy it was.
June 12, 2025
3.5⭐️
Loved this, but holy hell did it move fast
Loved this, but holy hell did it move fast
January 8, 2026
2.75⭐️s
Definitely would consider this mafia lite with an instant love trope. The whole books just seemed too fast paced.
Definitely would consider this mafia lite with an instant love trope. The whole books just seemed too fast paced.
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