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Power Players #5
King
From New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo comes a romance about taking chances, double lives, and falling madly in love with the one person you’re supposed to want dead.
Never steal from a king.
Down on her luck in Las Vegas, Isabel “Izzy” Lake turns to the regulated prostitution industry. But her first day on the job ends abruptly when her client dies, and his suitcase contains over a million dollars.
Izzy takes the money and sets off to a small town on the other side of the country, where she attempts to live a low-profile life. A few weeks into her new country girl lifestyle, she finds owning an old fixer-upper isn’t so fun when you’re a city girl with zero DIY skills.
Izzy’s handsome new neighbor, Kingston Jameson, is all too eager to fix her leaky faucet and warm the cold side of her bed. It’s not long before she finds herself falling for King. But is he really the sweet-talking country boy he claims to be, or has he come to collect more than her heart?
***
Kingston “King” Jameson knew he shouldn’t have let Garrett pick up the suitcase full of cash. And he sure as hell never expected Garrett to die at a brothel and get robbed by a prostitute.
King needs to get the suitcase – and the secret item hidden in the lining – before his boss kills him.
He has one problem: The girl who stole the suitcase has hidden it very well. She left her entire life behind in Las Vegas. She’s got nothing left to lose. If King wants that suitcase, he needs to get close to her. Close enough to watch her every move. To know her deepest secrets.
Okay, he has two problems: He’s also fallen in love with the girl he’s supposed to kill.
Never steal from a king.
Down on her luck in Las Vegas, Isabel “Izzy” Lake turns to the regulated prostitution industry. But her first day on the job ends abruptly when her client dies, and his suitcase contains over a million dollars.
Izzy takes the money and sets off to a small town on the other side of the country, where she attempts to live a low-profile life. A few weeks into her new country girl lifestyle, she finds owning an old fixer-upper isn’t so fun when you’re a city girl with zero DIY skills.
Izzy’s handsome new neighbor, Kingston Jameson, is all too eager to fix her leaky faucet and warm the cold side of her bed. It’s not long before she finds herself falling for King. But is he really the sweet-talking country boy he claims to be, or has he come to collect more than her heart?
***
Kingston “King” Jameson knew he shouldn’t have let Garrett pick up the suitcase full of cash. And he sure as hell never expected Garrett to die at a brothel and get robbed by a prostitute.
King needs to get the suitcase – and the secret item hidden in the lining – before his boss kills him.
He has one problem: The girl who stole the suitcase has hidden it very well. She left her entire life behind in Las Vegas. She’s got nothing left to lose. If King wants that suitcase, he needs to get close to her. Close enough to watch her every move. To know her deepest secrets.
Okay, he has two problems: He’s also fallen in love with the girl he’s supposed to kill.
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Cassia Leo
96 books6,843 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cassia Leo grew up in California and has lived in three different countries. She loves to travel and her dream is to one day score a record deal based on her awesome shower singing skills. She is the author of the Shattered Hearts series (Relentless, Pieces of You, Bring Me Home). She is also the author of the popular Luke and Chase series.
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March 25, 2019
This was better than I hoped it was going to be!! It was dangerous, heartwarming, sexy, and it left me with a smile on my face.
Never steal from a king
After a night that could’ve gone so much worse, Izzy is now on the run leaving her home of Las Vegas behind. Hoping to start fresh and fly under the radar, she moves to a small town in North Carolina where she begins her simple life. But an uneasy feeling has never left her since she drove away from her past life, and that’s within good reason.
The only thing that is on King’s mind, is tracking down the person that took something very valuable from a close friend. Getting close to a woman is not on his list and neither is falling for her. But you know what they say about having plans: Never make them. With time running out and more lives at risk, the countdown is now on.
I really loved the setup of this story. I was hooked from the very first chapter and I liked that we as readers were taken on this ride of a “ What really Happened” outlook. The characters held their own and their connection felt natural to me which was a big plus. King and Izzy both had tragic pasts and I liked that they found solace in each other and was able to make new memories.
If you’re looking for a sexy read, this one is for you.
*Teaser used is from the author's site.
March 26, 2019
3.5 Stars
King is another standalone in Cassia's Power Player series and it can be read as a standalone easily. This book is solely about Izzy and King.
I have mixed feelings on this one. On one hand, I truly enjoyed reading this story. I liked the plot and the idea behind, but it was how things played out that felt too easy for me. There was a nice touch of suspense but again, things just felt like they were too easy.
King is suppose to be this ex-military, tough guy but I never truly got that vibe from him. Yes, he's suppose to not raise any suspicions about him but his actions when no-one was around made him seem as though this was the first time he's ever been placed in a seedy situation.
Izzy definitely made this book the highlight for me. I never once saw her squander or truly let her guard down. When she felt herself slipping, she'd mentally slap herself and get her shit together. I love that Cassia never made her think differently just because a hot man waltzed into her world unexpectedly. She kept her wits about her and truly made sure she didn't become a victim.
Overall, I would definitely recommend the book. But I'd like people to keep in mind that things don't plan out exactly how they would possibly in real life. There are certain situations that the author definitely used their creativity to play out so the results played into the story better. But it doesn't deter from the overall vibe and underlying story being told.
King is another standalone in Cassia's Power Player series and it can be read as a standalone easily. This book is solely about Izzy and King.
I have mixed feelings on this one. On one hand, I truly enjoyed reading this story. I liked the plot and the idea behind, but it was how things played out that felt too easy for me. There was a nice touch of suspense but again, things just felt like they were too easy.
King is suppose to be this ex-military, tough guy but I never truly got that vibe from him. Yes, he's suppose to not raise any suspicions about him but his actions when no-one was around made him seem as though this was the first time he's ever been placed in a seedy situation.
Izzy definitely made this book the highlight for me. I never once saw her squander or truly let her guard down. When she felt herself slipping, she'd mentally slap herself and get her shit together. I love that Cassia never made her think differently just because a hot man waltzed into her world unexpectedly. She kept her wits about her and truly made sure she didn't become a victim.
Overall, I would definitely recommend the book. But I'd like people to keep in mind that things don't plan out exactly how they would possibly in real life. There are certain situations that the author definitely used their creativity to play out so the results played into the story better. But it doesn't deter from the overall vibe and underlying story being told.
March 30, 2019
Delightfully twisty…
I love when a first read by an author can knock me side-ways and King did just that! Izzy and King were thrown together by extraordinary circumstances in a very unusual courtship. Izzy was hiding and King was determined to find out all her secrets – no matter what he had to do to get them….
Izzy and King where living in that ‘grey’ area of life where right and wrong were skewed just a wee bit here and there to fit their story. While I might have struggled with the ethical bits and pieces, I loved the characters themselves. Izzy and King clicked and their love was going to battle any and all enemies.
In fact, I should just simply say… I LOVED IT!
March 29, 2019
This story is one hell of a roller coaster ride. I loved every minute of it right from page one till the end and that ending was killer. I love a good romance suspense book and that is what you have here because Izzy finds herself in quite the predicament when she is in Las Vegas and goes on the run.
See Izzy is down on her luck and has to become a prostitute to survive. So she works at this brothel when she has this customer who comes in and suddenly dies. She sees he has a suitcase with him and in it is a large sum of money and so she decides to take the suitcase and run and change her life. So she runs to a small town in North Carolina where she buys a house and lays low. But she keeps having this feeling that she is being watched so she is looking out everywhere to see who is watching her but she can't seem to find the person.
King is going crazy because he knew he should have never let his friend get the suitcase. But he did and now his friend is dead and the suitcase is gone and the girl who has it is deep in hiding so he can't find the suitcase or the girl. But he keeps tracking her and finally finds her now all he has to do is get close to her and get the suitcase back and the secret that is hidden within it. Only things don't go as planned and the closer he gets to Izzy the more he is falling in love with her.
What a big mess this is and King has no idea how to get out of it. Will King fall in love with girl and get her or will he get what he came for and go back to Vegas?
See Izzy is down on her luck and has to become a prostitute to survive. So she works at this brothel when she has this customer who comes in and suddenly dies. She sees he has a suitcase with him and in it is a large sum of money and so she decides to take the suitcase and run and change her life. So she runs to a small town in North Carolina where she buys a house and lays low. But she keeps having this feeling that she is being watched so she is looking out everywhere to see who is watching her but she can't seem to find the person.
King is going crazy because he knew he should have never let his friend get the suitcase. But he did and now his friend is dead and the suitcase is gone and the girl who has it is deep in hiding so he can't find the suitcase or the girl. But he keeps tracking her and finally finds her now all he has to do is get close to her and get the suitcase back and the secret that is hidden within it. Only things don't go as planned and the closer he gets to Izzy the more he is falling in love with her.
What a big mess this is and King has no idea how to get out of it. Will King fall in love with girl and get her or will he get what he came for and go back to Vegas?
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March 21, 2019
King likes to take care of his lady, even if said lady is smashed, “You’d better not try anything,” she says as she lazily pats her ***, where she just tucked her gun away. Eff. I have to check the safety on that thing. This woman has a death wish." King is always fascinated with his lady's fashion choices, "I let my gaze travel down the length of her body, skimming every one of her curves. “You got a bikini on under there?” I liked I liked King.
October 20, 2019
Una lettura carina. Nonostante il carattere suspense della trama non ho provato intrigo o trepidazione durante la lettura, forse un po’ di curiosità.
La storia si svolge in un arco temporale molto breve anche se lentamente. I personaggi si incontrano, conoscono ed innamorato in meno di quindici giorni; scelta che non mi ha fatto propriamente impazzire.
I personaggi devi dire che non sono male, King è un bel pezzo di ragazzo, ex militare ma dall’animo buono. Izzy è forte e tenace, con un passato turbolente. Per una scelta impulsiva, nata dalla voglia di voler cambiare vita, è costretta a guardarsi dietro le spalle in ogni momento, a interrogarsi sulle intenzioni di ogni persona che incontra e non perde il suo focus anche se è distratta dall’affascinante vicino.
La trama ed i personaggi non sono male, anzi avevano un gran potenziale ma tutta la storia è stata sviluppata in maniera leggera e priva di coinvolgimento.
La storia si svolge in un arco temporale molto breve anche se lentamente. I personaggi si incontrano, conoscono ed innamorato in meno di quindici giorni; scelta che non mi ha fatto propriamente impazzire.
I personaggi devi dire che non sono male, King è un bel pezzo di ragazzo, ex militare ma dall’animo buono. Izzy è forte e tenace, con un passato turbolente. Per una scelta impulsiva, nata dalla voglia di voler cambiare vita, è costretta a guardarsi dietro le spalle in ogni momento, a interrogarsi sulle intenzioni di ogni persona che incontra e non perde il suo focus anche se è distratta dall’affascinante vicino.
La trama ed i personaggi non sono male, anzi avevano un gran potenziale ma tutta la storia è stata sviluppata in maniera leggera e priva di coinvolgimento.
March 25, 2019
Feels 3
Steam 4
Storyline 4
Overall Rating 4
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Reviewed by Ladyballs
Izzy is a firecracker, that is for sure! She is independent, stubborn, super smart and full of one liners. Izzy is also on the run. She took something that didn't belong to her and now after clues were left behind as to who she was, she has the wrong people after her.
Enter King AKA Colton. Super hot, ex-military turned hit man. King works for the wrong people...not by choice but out of obligation and you wonder how and why he came to be a hitman. Colton tracks Izzy down and pretends to be her "neighbor" who is just super helpful, and super hot and Izzy's judgement gets clouded by that hotness!! LOL
The story was fast paced and kept me turning page after page. The climax was building and building as things heat up. I was literally on the edge of my seat in suspense waiting to see what finally happens to these star crossed lovers and that's where I felt let down. All of this build up, all of this intrigue, all of the cloak and dagger and the ending was not leaving me feeling like I needed a cigarette. It left me saying, no, no, no...it did not just end like that!!! I wanted more!! I wanted more of what I had just read!! Unfortunately the end did not match the story I had been so enraptured in. The ending wasn't horrible but I wish it had more meat, more gore...just more something!! I still enjoyed the characters, the fast pace and watching these two navigate dark waters!
Steam 4
Storyline 4
Overall Rating 4
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Reviewed by Ladyballs
Izzy is a firecracker, that is for sure! She is independent, stubborn, super smart and full of one liners. Izzy is also on the run. She took something that didn't belong to her and now after clues were left behind as to who she was, she has the wrong people after her.
Enter King AKA Colton. Super hot, ex-military turned hit man. King works for the wrong people...not by choice but out of obligation and you wonder how and why he came to be a hitman. Colton tracks Izzy down and pretends to be her "neighbor" who is just super helpful, and super hot and Izzy's judgement gets clouded by that hotness!! LOL
The story was fast paced and kept me turning page after page. The climax was building and building as things heat up. I was literally on the edge of my seat in suspense waiting to see what finally happens to these star crossed lovers and that's where I felt let down. All of this build up, all of this intrigue, all of the cloak and dagger and the ending was not leaving me feeling like I needed a cigarette. It left me saying, no, no, no...it did not just end like that!!! I wanted more!! I wanted more of what I had just read!! Unfortunately the end did not match the story I had been so enraptured in. The ending wasn't horrible but I wish it had more meat, more gore...just more something!! I still enjoyed the characters, the fast pace and watching these two navigate dark waters!
March 22, 2019
King started with a bang, and the curveballs never stopped coming. Izzy’s inauspicious career in a Nevada brothel was thankfully over before it ever really began, and I couldn’t believe the intense ride that would be started in that seedy little building. Cassia Leo took us all for quite a ride in King, and I was obsessed with it. The suspense in King was the highlight for me, but I also loved the development of King and Izzy’s relationship.
I was guilty of prejudging Izzy based on her life choices in the first chapter, but she quickly proved my assumptions wrong. She was bold and brave, and more than capable of taking care of herself in ways I’m not sure I’d be able to. I was perpetually blown away by how thoroughly Izzy had planned her new life and the lengths she’d gone to in order to ensure her safety. And the more I got to know about her past, the more impressive the person she became.
I wanted to hate King, simply because of the reason he was in Izzy’s life, but it was impossible. He immediately exhibited the kind of person he was. He was considerate and protective, loyal and loving, but stuck in a horrific situation. As he navigated the tricky position he’d found himself in; King only revealed himself to be even better than I already thought he was. King won me over far before Izzy did, and I loved them together.
The intrigue factor in King was high. The players were exceedingly powerful, and the fight Izzy was facing was made all the more severe because she had no idea what she was up against. As the threads of what was going on with the suitcase and what was contained within were unraveled, I was repeatedly knocked breathless. Ms. Leo writes incredible suspense, and I can’t help but want more of that genre from her.
I was guilty of prejudging Izzy based on her life choices in the first chapter, but she quickly proved my assumptions wrong. She was bold and brave, and more than capable of taking care of herself in ways I’m not sure I’d be able to. I was perpetually blown away by how thoroughly Izzy had planned her new life and the lengths she’d gone to in order to ensure her safety. And the more I got to know about her past, the more impressive the person she became.
I wanted to hate King, simply because of the reason he was in Izzy’s life, but it was impossible. He immediately exhibited the kind of person he was. He was considerate and protective, loyal and loving, but stuck in a horrific situation. As he navigated the tricky position he’d found himself in; King only revealed himself to be even better than I already thought he was. King won me over far before Izzy did, and I loved them together.
The intrigue factor in King was high. The players were exceedingly powerful, and the fight Izzy was facing was made all the more severe because she had no idea what she was up against. As the threads of what was going on with the suitcase and what was contained within were unraveled, I was repeatedly knocked breathless. Ms. Leo writes incredible suspense, and I can’t help but want more of that genre from her.
March 24, 2019
Epic Suspense Romance not to be missed!
I was in a book slump but Cassia came to the rescue with this epic book!
I could not put it down. This is a great one to sink your teeth into if you're looking for a total package kind of book. It had everything I needed.
Superb characterization✓
Great plot✓
Great chemistry✓
Great suspense✓
Izzy had it rough her entire life and that what made her such a strong female character. She is intelligent, strong, independent, and girl crush worthy. She stole something from the wrong crowd. She decided to leave everything behind and started a new life as this charming country girl Jolene. King was hired to take her out. He disguised himself as Izzy's new neighbor Colton.
Following Izzy and King’s story told in past-present was so interesting and intriguing. I simply enjoyed everything starting right from the interogation room, the missing Izzy opening, the swoony romance, the climax until it reached the perfect ending. Cassia's writing style is so smooth making you wanting more and more.
"I smile as I realize this is the girl I’ve been waiting for my entire life. A girl with the guts to singlehandedly steal $1.4 million from a criminal organization and abandon her whole life in the blink of an eye. This girl who can build a dozen boobytraps and learn to scuba dive in a couple weeks, but couldn’t fake a country accent if her life depended on it.
She’s a goddamn wizard, through and through. More than that, she’s my queen." - King
A must read!
I was in a book slump but Cassia came to the rescue with this epic book!
I could not put it down. This is a great one to sink your teeth into if you're looking for a total package kind of book. It had everything I needed.
Superb characterization✓
Great plot✓
Great chemistry✓
Great suspense✓
Izzy had it rough her entire life and that what made her such a strong female character. She is intelligent, strong, independent, and girl crush worthy. She stole something from the wrong crowd. She decided to leave everything behind and started a new life as this charming country girl Jolene. King was hired to take her out. He disguised himself as Izzy's new neighbor Colton.
Following Izzy and King’s story told in past-present was so interesting and intriguing. I simply enjoyed everything starting right from the interogation room, the missing Izzy opening, the swoony romance, the climax until it reached the perfect ending. Cassia's writing style is so smooth making you wanting more and more.
"I smile as I realize this is the girl I’ve been waiting for my entire life. A girl with the guts to singlehandedly steal $1.4 million from a criminal organization and abandon her whole life in the blink of an eye. This girl who can build a dozen boobytraps and learn to scuba dive in a couple weeks, but couldn’t fake a country accent if her life depended on it.
She’s a goddamn wizard, through and through. More than that, she’s my queen." - King
A must read!
March 26, 2019
KING BY CASSIA LEO
Okay. I have a confession.
King is the first book I have probably read this year. I am not sure but if I have read one last January, I do not remember and that I am sorry. I have been and I still am (I think) in a bookfunk and I am still finding my juju. I have to admit that when I started reading King I totally miss the feeling of excitement when it comes to reading a book and the adventure it brings you. I also miss the writing talent of Ms. Leo. It is engaging, has humor and sexy. It was fun and a delight to feel that satisfying feeling when you are reading a book.
The story of King is not like Black Box or The Shattered Hearts series. Those series are ALL FEELS if I may say so. King has thrill (like a crime TV show) of some sort yet it is a chill kind of story. It does suck you up from the very beginning and you just want to read it all and finish everything. It is a light read. Nothing too heavy and dark. A sexy read too if I may add.
If you want a chill kind of book then go read this. If you are a fan like me you probably will read everything Ms. Leo releases so there's that.
Will you enjoy this book? Yes, of course.
❤
Okay. I have a confession.
King is the first book I have probably read this year. I am not sure but if I have read one last January, I do not remember and that I am sorry. I have been and I still am (I think) in a bookfunk and I am still finding my juju. I have to admit that when I started reading King I totally miss the feeling of excitement when it comes to reading a book and the adventure it brings you. I also miss the writing talent of Ms. Leo. It is engaging, has humor and sexy. It was fun and a delight to feel that satisfying feeling when you are reading a book.
The story of King is not like Black Box or The Shattered Hearts series. Those series are ALL FEELS if I may say so. King has thrill (like a crime TV show) of some sort yet it is a chill kind of story. It does suck you up from the very beginning and you just want to read it all and finish everything. It is a light read. Nothing too heavy and dark. A sexy read too if I may add.
If you want a chill kind of book then go read this. If you are a fan like me you probably will read everything Ms. Leo releases so there's that.
Will you enjoy this book? Yes, of course.
❤
March 25, 2019
Cassia hooked me from the very beginning and kept me guessing until the very last page. I had my theory, and as usual I was way off base but Cassia definitely took it in the better direction.
Cassi's héros are getting swoonerier and swoonerier (they are totally words by the way) with each book and her heroines are just as suave and someone I totally want to be friends with.
Izzy is tough and kick ass. King is swoon worthy and totally bad ass. Together, they are a super bad ass duo.
I'd like to see more about Santos and his new life, and his old one. I think there's a few secrets hiding there.
Cassi's héros are getting swoonerier and swoonerier (they are totally words by the way) with each book and her heroines are just as suave and someone I totally want to be friends with.
Izzy is tough and kick ass. King is swoon worthy and totally bad ass. Together, they are a super bad ass duo.
I'd like to see more about Santos and his new life, and his old one. I think there's a few secrets hiding there.
March 25, 2019
This book sucked me in and had me flipping thru pages to learn more. Izzy's character was a lot stronger and smarter that I first thought and that had me rooting for her though the story. King was a little harder for me to relate to at first, but as I got to know him, he easily became a contender on the "Favorite Alpha List". I enjoyed the interrogation scenes, they drew me further into the story. I feel like I needed a little more in the end - but it was a good book, with a good story that I would definitely recommend.
March 24, 2019
This book definitely pulls you in from the beginning and just won't let you go. It has a lot of twist and turns that will have you wondering just what the heck is going to happen next. King was awesome, mysterious, and sexy. Izzy was amazing, she was so strong and self sufficient. I really liked this book and can't wait for more from this author.
March 27, 2019
What happens when you meet a gorgeous, mysterious man while on the run?? You keep him close, very close.
Izzy aka Jolene is on the run after taking something she shouldn’t have ever even seen. Just when things start to settle down for her a gorgeous man walks into her job and turns her life upside down once again.
King aka Colton is sent to North Carolina to retrieve a stolen suitcase. Last thing he was expecting was to fall for the beautiful girl who took it. Once he gets to know her better, plans change and he is about to piss off the wrong person.
Can Izzy and Colton get there happily ever after or will one or both be hurt once the truth is out in the open?? 🖤🖤
Izzy aka Jolene is on the run after taking something she shouldn’t have ever even seen. Just when things start to settle down for her a gorgeous man walks into her job and turns her life upside down once again.
King aka Colton is sent to North Carolina to retrieve a stolen suitcase. Last thing he was expecting was to fall for the beautiful girl who took it. Once he gets to know her better, plans change and he is about to piss off the wrong person.
Can Izzy and Colton get there happily ever after or will one or both be hurt once the truth is out in the open?? 🖤🖤
March 27, 2019
When life throws you lemons like they did Izzy, you have to make the best of things. For King the choices he made haunt him but he won't make the choice with Izzy that will haunt him. That girl had tons of spit and vinegar. Faced with the choice I'm not sure which I would do. The money sure sounds good but the life on the run isn't as appealing but a life with King sure is. Between the two of them they plan the ultimate escape.
Life is too short to not eat the cake
Life is too short to not eat the cake
March 26, 2019
3.75 stars--
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 26, 2019
Never steal from a king.
Down on her luck in Las Vegas, Isabel “Izzy” Lake turns to the regulated prostitution industry. But her first day on the job ends abruptly when her client dies, and his suitcase contains over a million dollars.
Izzy takes the money and sets off to a small town on the other side of the country, where she attempts to live a low-profile life. A few weeks into her new country girl lifestyle, she finds owning an old fixer-upper isn’t so fun when you’re a city girl with zero DIY skills.
Izzy’s handsome new neighbor, Kingston Jameson, is all too eager to fix her leaky faucet and warm the cold side of her bed. It’s not long before she finds herself falling for King. But is he really the sweet-talking country boy he claims to be, or has he come to collect more than her heart?
***
Kingston “King” Jameson knew he shouldn’t have let Garrett pick up the suitcase full of cash. And he sure as hell never expected Garrett to die at a brothel and get robbed by a prostitute.
King needs to get the suitcase – and the secret item hidden in the lining – before his boss kills him.
He has one problem: The girl who stole the suitcase has hidden it very well. She left her entire life behind in Las Vegas. She’s got nothing left to lose. If King wants that suitcase, he needs to get close to her. Close enough to watch her every move. To know her deepest secrets.
Okay, he has two problems: He’s also fallen in love with the girl he’s supposed to kill.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars--KING by Cassia Leo is a contemporary adult, POWER PLAYERS stand alone, erotic romantic suspense story focusing on twenty-two year old Isabel ‘Izzy’ Lake, and former US soldier Kingston ‘King’ Jameson.
Told from dual first person points of view (Izzy and King) jumping between present day and the recent past KING follows Isabel Lake as she struggles to remain one step ahead of anyone looking for a missing one- point- four million dollars. A few weeks earlier, desperate for cash Izzy spent one night in Vegas as part of the world of legal prostitution that ended before it got started with a dead man on the toilet, and our heroine on the run with a suitcase full of cash, and a secret item hidden in the lining. Changing her identity, and settling down in Valdese, North Carolina, our heroine would soon meet her new neighbour, a sexy contractor who knows more about our heroine than he is willing to admit. Having no idea as to the identity of the man who died on the toilet, Izzy will discover that the politically powerful have set their sights on taking her down. What ensues is the building relationship between Izzy and King, and the fall-out as King is contracted to kill the girl, and return the suitcase and all of its’ contents as soon as possible.
Kingston Jameson is desperate to return the suitcase to its’ rightful owner but desperation comes with threats against the people he loves, people he is willing to protect, to get the job done. Working as a go-between for the politically connected criminal underground, Kingston is unaware that his latest target is a woman that will call to his heart.
The relationship between Izzy and King is one of immediate attraction but a relationship built upon a number of lies. Izzy is wary of anyone who tries to get up close and personal, and King is slowly falling in love with the woman he has been ordered to kill. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Izzy’s boss Edie Bryant at the local construction rehab store The Junk Drawer; King’s friend and army comrade Santos, as well as the requisite evil who are desperate for the return of the missing suitcase.
The world building follows dual timelines: Kingston as he is questioned by the local police; and Izzy and Kingston’s building relationship as they dance the dance of a romantic relationship built upon a series of lies.
KING by Cassia Leo is a quick read covering several weeks in the life of Izzy Lake as she settles into a routine of normal life having no idea that the man with whom she will fall in love battles between head and heart for our story line heroine. The premise is entertaining and inviting; the romance is sweet and impassioned; the characters are colorful and energetic. On the flip side, I did have a few issues including the author’s use of the phrase or parts thereof –cocks, cock, cocking an eyebrow used twelve times, or some action involving eyebrows nineteen times. I think a good editor or beta reader should have caught the multiple instances of said phrases and words. Overall, KING is an intriguing and entertaining story of enemies to lovers, romance on the run.
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 26, 2019
Never steal from a king.
Down on her luck in Las Vegas, Isabel “Izzy” Lake turns to the regulated prostitution industry. But her first day on the job ends abruptly when her client dies, and his suitcase contains over a million dollars.
Izzy takes the money and sets off to a small town on the other side of the country, where she attempts to live a low-profile life. A few weeks into her new country girl lifestyle, she finds owning an old fixer-upper isn’t so fun when you’re a city girl with zero DIY skills.
Izzy’s handsome new neighbor, Kingston Jameson, is all too eager to fix her leaky faucet and warm the cold side of her bed. It’s not long before she finds herself falling for King. But is he really the sweet-talking country boy he claims to be, or has he come to collect more than her heart?
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Kingston “King” Jameson knew he shouldn’t have let Garrett pick up the suitcase full of cash. And he sure as hell never expected Garrett to die at a brothel and get robbed by a prostitute.
King needs to get the suitcase – and the secret item hidden in the lining – before his boss kills him.
He has one problem: The girl who stole the suitcase has hidden it very well. She left her entire life behind in Las Vegas. She’s got nothing left to lose. If King wants that suitcase, he needs to get close to her. Close enough to watch her every move. To know her deepest secrets.
Okay, he has two problems: He’s also fallen in love with the girl he’s supposed to kill.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars--KING by Cassia Leo is a contemporary adult, POWER PLAYERS stand alone, erotic romantic suspense story focusing on twenty-two year old Isabel ‘Izzy’ Lake, and former US soldier Kingston ‘King’ Jameson.
Told from dual first person points of view (Izzy and King) jumping between present day and the recent past KING follows Isabel Lake as she struggles to remain one step ahead of anyone looking for a missing one- point- four million dollars. A few weeks earlier, desperate for cash Izzy spent one night in Vegas as part of the world of legal prostitution that ended before it got started with a dead man on the toilet, and our heroine on the run with a suitcase full of cash, and a secret item hidden in the lining. Changing her identity, and settling down in Valdese, North Carolina, our heroine would soon meet her new neighbour, a sexy contractor who knows more about our heroine than he is willing to admit. Having no idea as to the identity of the man who died on the toilet, Izzy will discover that the politically powerful have set their sights on taking her down. What ensues is the building relationship between Izzy and King, and the fall-out as King is contracted to kill the girl, and return the suitcase and all of its’ contents as soon as possible.
Kingston Jameson is desperate to return the suitcase to its’ rightful owner but desperation comes with threats against the people he loves, people he is willing to protect, to get the job done. Working as a go-between for the politically connected criminal underground, Kingston is unaware that his latest target is a woman that will call to his heart.
The relationship between Izzy and King is one of immediate attraction but a relationship built upon a number of lies. Izzy is wary of anyone who tries to get up close and personal, and King is slowly falling in love with the woman he has been ordered to kill. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Izzy’s boss Edie Bryant at the local construction rehab store The Junk Drawer; King’s friend and army comrade Santos, as well as the requisite evil who are desperate for the return of the missing suitcase.
The world building follows dual timelines: Kingston as he is questioned by the local police; and Izzy and Kingston’s building relationship as they dance the dance of a romantic relationship built upon a series of lies.
KING by Cassia Leo is a quick read covering several weeks in the life of Izzy Lake as she settles into a routine of normal life having no idea that the man with whom she will fall in love battles between head and heart for our story line heroine. The premise is entertaining and inviting; the romance is sweet and impassioned; the characters are colorful and energetic. On the flip side, I did have a few issues including the author’s use of the phrase or parts thereof –cocks, cock, cocking an eyebrow used twelve times, or some action involving eyebrows nineteen times. I think a good editor or beta reader should have caught the multiple instances of said phrases and words. Overall, KING is an intriguing and entertaining story of enemies to lovers, romance on the run.
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March 30, 2019
**3.75 BLUSHES**
Kingston “King” Jameson was a soldier. As a civilian, his “construction company” is laundering money for a dirty politician. King’s best friend, said politician’s son, ends up dead in an empty hotel room. A suitcase carrying over a million dollars of his daddy’s money is missing. King has to get it back and dispose of the person that stole it.
Isabel “Izzy” Lake has no resources. She turns to the oldest profession which is easily done in Las Vegas. Then her first customer overdoses and dies. No way she can call the police and get caught in the middle of this mess. Izzy has to run! The dead guy had a suitcase full of money and just like that her decision is made.
King moves in down the road from Izzy as promptly inserts himself into her life. Turn out there is more at stake here than money. The suitcase is holding one other secret. He has to find the suitcase and kill Izzy. Easier said than done when the thief makes his heart go pitter patter.
Izzy knows that she can’t afford to trust anyone. Most especially her sexy new neighbor, who is quickly becoming indispensable to her. How is she supposed to stop thinking about how his hands would feel all over her body.
I loved the premise and expected it to quickly reel me in. However, it all felt too easy. King found her – too easy. She trusted him – too easy. They fell in love – too easy. He lied to the police – too easy. King was supposed to be this tough enforcer but he never came across that way to me. It never felt like Izzy was in danger from him. Izzy, on the other hand was smart, feisty and funny. She was prepared to put a hole in King if necessary.
The angst that is usually a part of this kind of love story was not there for me. Though it is a standalone, I believe that it should be read as part of the Power Play series. Personally speaking I wish King was longer than its 200 pages. It would have allowed for a richer development of the storyline and their and relationship. I enjoyed this one but overall wanted more.
Kingston “King” Jameson was a soldier. As a civilian, his “construction company” is laundering money for a dirty politician. King’s best friend, said politician’s son, ends up dead in an empty hotel room. A suitcase carrying over a million dollars of his daddy’s money is missing. King has to get it back and dispose of the person that stole it.
Isabel “Izzy” Lake has no resources. She turns to the oldest profession which is easily done in Las Vegas. Then her first customer overdoses and dies. No way she can call the police and get caught in the middle of this mess. Izzy has to run! The dead guy had a suitcase full of money and just like that her decision is made.
King moves in down the road from Izzy as promptly inserts himself into her life. Turn out there is more at stake here than money. The suitcase is holding one other secret. He has to find the suitcase and kill Izzy. Easier said than done when the thief makes his heart go pitter patter.
Izzy knows that she can’t afford to trust anyone. Most especially her sexy new neighbor, who is quickly becoming indispensable to her. How is she supposed to stop thinking about how his hands would feel all over her body.
I loved the premise and expected it to quickly reel me in. However, it all felt too easy. King found her – too easy. She trusted him – too easy. They fell in love – too easy. He lied to the police – too easy. King was supposed to be this tough enforcer but he never came across that way to me. It never felt like Izzy was in danger from him. Izzy, on the other hand was smart, feisty and funny. She was prepared to put a hole in King if necessary.
The angst that is usually a part of this kind of love story was not there for me. Though it is a standalone, I believe that it should be read as part of the Power Play series. Personally speaking I wish King was longer than its 200 pages. It would have allowed for a richer development of the storyline and their and relationship. I enjoyed this one but overall wanted more.
March 25, 2019
Feels 3
Steam 4
Storyline 4
Overall Rating 4
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Reviewed by Ladyballs
Izzy is a firecracker, that is for sure! She is independent, stubborn, super smart and full of one liners. Izzy is also on the run. She took something that didn't belong to her and now after clues were left behind as to who she was, she has the wrong people after her.
Enter King AKA Colton. Super hot, ex-military turned hit man. King works for the wrong people...not by choice but out of obligation and you wonder how and why he came to be a hitman. Colton tracks Izzy down and pretends to be her "neighbor" who is just super helpful, and super hot and Izzy's judgement gets clouded by that hotness!! LOL
The story was fast paced and kept me turning page after page. The climax was building and building as things heat up. I was literally on the edge of my seat in suspense waiting to see what finally happens to these star crossed lovers and that's where I felt let down. All of this build up, all of this intrigue, all of the cloak and dagger and the ending was not leaving me feeling like I needed a cigarette. It left me saying, no, no, no...it did not just end like that!!! I wanted more!! I wanted more of what I had just read!! Unfortunately the end did not match the story I had been so enraptured in. The ending wasn't horrible but I wish it had more meat, more gore...just more something!! I still enjoyed the characters, the fast pace and watching these two navigate dark waters!
Steam 4
Storyline 4
Overall Rating 4
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Reviewed by Ladyballs
Izzy is a firecracker, that is for sure! She is independent, stubborn, super smart and full of one liners. Izzy is also on the run. She took something that didn't belong to her and now after clues were left behind as to who she was, she has the wrong people after her.
Enter King AKA Colton. Super hot, ex-military turned hit man. King works for the wrong people...not by choice but out of obligation and you wonder how and why he came to be a hitman. Colton tracks Izzy down and pretends to be her "neighbor" who is just super helpful, and super hot and Izzy's judgement gets clouded by that hotness!! LOL
The story was fast paced and kept me turning page after page. The climax was building and building as things heat up. I was literally on the edge of my seat in suspense waiting to see what finally happens to these star crossed lovers and that's where I felt let down. All of this build up, all of this intrigue, all of the cloak and dagger and the ending was not leaving me feeling like I needed a cigarette. It left me saying, no, no, no...it did not just end like that!!! I wanted more!! I wanted more of what I had just read!! Unfortunately the end did not match the story I had been so enraptured in. The ending wasn't horrible but I wish it had more meat, more gore...just more something!! I still enjoyed the characters, the fast pace and watching these two navigate dark waters!
March 29, 2019
Izzy Lake never imagined her life would become such a disaster that she would turn to prostitution. To make matters worse, her first client dies, leaving her with his suitcase filled with money. The temptation is too much and she flee's to a new life, new name, new person, though she always feels someone will come looking for what she has stolen.
She wasn't wrong!
King, her new neighbour, ex military, hot, delicious, sexy, helpful and is showing plenty of interest in her well being, but can she trust him?
Izzy made this story for me. She never let down her guard, she didn't play silly games, she was most definitely a girl determined to keep safe and survive. I quickly came to like this girl a LOT !! King on the other hand, i never quite got to grips with. I felt her attraction to him, but for me, something just didn't feel right about him. For him to have been a military man he did seem a little naive, nor did he seem ruthless.
I loved the suspense of the story and the plot, but it seemed they went from light flirting into a deep relationship in a blink. At times i wanted more depth into their developing relationship, an felt it just jumped from one part to the next with little chunks missing.
I did enjoy the story but it all felt a little too easy. The danger threatened didn't really appear and left me feeling a little deflated. Even so i was more than happy that things turned out the best for Izzy !!!
She wasn't wrong!
King, her new neighbour, ex military, hot, delicious, sexy, helpful and is showing plenty of interest in her well being, but can she trust him?
Izzy made this story for me. She never let down her guard, she didn't play silly games, she was most definitely a girl determined to keep safe and survive. I quickly came to like this girl a LOT !! King on the other hand, i never quite got to grips with. I felt her attraction to him, but for me, something just didn't feel right about him. For him to have been a military man he did seem a little naive, nor did he seem ruthless.
I loved the suspense of the story and the plot, but it seemed they went from light flirting into a deep relationship in a blink. At times i wanted more depth into their developing relationship, an felt it just jumped from one part to the next with little chunks missing.
I did enjoy the story but it all felt a little too easy. The danger threatened didn't really appear and left me feeling a little deflated. Even so i was more than happy that things turned out the best for Izzy !!!
March 25, 2019
Once again, Cassia has given us an absolute gem of a read. From the very beginning I was captivated by the story line. I enjoyed how the book flowed from present to past and back. The intricate details that Cassia provides in her books as always, astounds me. She has an amazing knack of describing scenes so well and with so much detail that you feel you are there, seeing/feeling what is happening to the characters.
The two main characters of this book King and Izzy were instantly likeable. Izzy for her grit, determination and energy and King, for his pure masculinity, yet gentle softness at the same time. Watching the relationship between these two develop was one of my favourite parts of this book. Over the course of reading King, you will discover many things about them both. They will make you laugh with their flirtiness and humour and make you feel sad when you read stories of what they have both been through in the past.
I also really enjoyed the suspense and drama in this book. It had me wondering and theorising from beginning to end. I just had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Would King find the suitcase, would Izzy find out who he is and what he is up too, so many questions and do we find the answers we are looking for? Well, you will have to read this amazing story to find out.
The two main characters of this book King and Izzy were instantly likeable. Izzy for her grit, determination and energy and King, for his pure masculinity, yet gentle softness at the same time. Watching the relationship between these two develop was one of my favourite parts of this book. Over the course of reading King, you will discover many things about them both. They will make you laugh with their flirtiness and humour and make you feel sad when you read stories of what they have both been through in the past.
I also really enjoyed the suspense and drama in this book. It had me wondering and theorising from beginning to end. I just had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Would King find the suitcase, would Izzy find out who he is and what he is up too, so many questions and do we find the answers we are looking for? Well, you will have to read this amazing story to find out.
March 26, 2019
From the very start, this book is full of suspense and drama and a twist of romance. Izzy is one brave and a bold young lady, and extremely capable of taking care of herself. I loved how Izzy had planned her get away from the start and the way she went about ensuring her safety. And the more you read through the book the more you understood about her past, the more impress you became with the way she holds herself together throughout the book right from the start until the very end. Izzy has one tough life from a young age.
King is one hot sexy powerful guy with a soft side to him as well you can’t help but fall in love with his character. King is considerate and protective, loyal and loving, even though he is in this situation. You can tell he cares for Izzy. In the book, you find out what King has gone through so tough things in his life and how he has had to survive. You can’t help but want more right the very end.
I loved watching Izzy and King's friendship bloom into a relationship, how they both flirt and the banter between both character and I loved them together.
Well done Cassia I loved this book I didn’t want it to end. The book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning right up until the very end with the guessing game of how it was going to end. Like all your books.
Cassia Leo, you are a wizard.
King is one hot sexy powerful guy with a soft side to him as well you can’t help but fall in love with his character. King is considerate and protective, loyal and loving, even though he is in this situation. You can tell he cares for Izzy. In the book, you find out what King has gone through so tough things in his life and how he has had to survive. You can’t help but want more right the very end.
I loved watching Izzy and King's friendship bloom into a relationship, how they both flirt and the banter between both character and I loved them together.
Well done Cassia I loved this book I didn’t want it to end. The book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning right up until the very end with the guessing game of how it was going to end. Like all your books.
Cassia Leo, you are a wizard.
March 27, 2019
King was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right in and didn’t want to stop until I was done.
Izzy finds herself in a situation that could change her life either for the good or the bad. She decides to run with a suitcase full of money and never look back. What she doesn't’ realize until it’s too late is that she has left something behind that can identify who she really is.
Sometimes, in life, the most difficult path is the only path that makes any darn sense.
King had trusted Garrett to do a job and he failed, now the money is missing and he needs to find it. King finds himself in a situation that quickly turns into more than he anticipated. When he finds something that may lead him to the woman he’s looking for things start to take an interesting turn. Has King found his Queen or will he be able to keep his heart out of it and complete his mission?
We jump from past to present as we learn more about the story and the characters. There was something about King that drew me in even though he was a very dangerous man. Izzy was strong and smart, I really liked her. There were some great secondary characters that I would love to see more from. Overall I loved this book and I look forward to reading more from Cassia Leo. This is a must read, 1-click and get started today.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
March 29, 2019
I love romance stories where apart of great characters and love, there is also complex and profound storyline.
I was really happy that I found this book written by author Cassia Leo because King story from the beginning was so incredibly suspenseful that I could only assume what will happen next, but even then I was very surprised where whole plot was coming. This story was so addicting that I couldn't put this book down.
Author blended together present and past story of main characters and revealed all secrets piece by piece which kept me on the emotional edge all the time.
Izzy and King where really great created heroes. Their relation was growing slowly and they're spending good time with each other but there was so many lies hanging between them.
They quickly found deep attraction and new sensation were waking into their hearts but none of them trusted each other. But still they were curious to know more about each other. There were many reasons why they're not suppose to be together, but their chemistry was too strong to resist.
Author created story from the dual perspective so the book was even more interesting.
You will be surprise how this story will flow and who is going to pay for the sins.
I was really happy that I found this book written by author Cassia Leo because King story from the beginning was so incredibly suspenseful that I could only assume what will happen next, but even then I was very surprised where whole plot was coming. This story was so addicting that I couldn't put this book down.
Author blended together present and past story of main characters and revealed all secrets piece by piece which kept me on the emotional edge all the time.
Izzy and King where really great created heroes. Their relation was growing slowly and they're spending good time with each other but there was so many lies hanging between them.
They quickly found deep attraction and new sensation were waking into their hearts but none of them trusted each other. But still they were curious to know more about each other. There were many reasons why they're not suppose to be together, but their chemistry was too strong to resist.
Author created story from the dual perspective so the book was even more interesting.
You will be surprise how this story will flow and who is going to pay for the sins.
April 14, 2019
When I first read the synopsis of this book, I knew I have to read this, The plot was very promising. So When I got the hold of this book I must say that it was a good read although this is my first by Cassia Leo and it didn't disappointed me at all. It was captivated with a tinge of Suspense.
I Loved both main characters King/Colton and Izzy/jo-jo BUT if I say that I found Izzy more in action then king so it won't be wrong, she was one hell of a women, never let her guard down, very sharp witted, and being very resourceful problem solver,
Even though she get herself in trouble, but she was very well equipped to deal with that, never once she showed that she is weak or vulnerable.
She was beautiful,
Quick witted ,
Strong all in all.
On The Other hand king was Ex military man and now he is connected with some criminal organization. As you can expect how the ex military man could be, he was extremely handsome , strong , macho man , with all the military skills.
Story is a duel POV and told in past and present perceptive.
Overall it was good and and lightly romantic read. I enjoyed thoroughly. And I will definitely recommend this book.
I Loved both main characters King/Colton and Izzy/jo-jo BUT if I say that I found Izzy more in action then king so it won't be wrong, she was one hell of a women, never let her guard down, very sharp witted, and being very resourceful problem solver,
Even though she get herself in trouble, but she was very well equipped to deal with that, never once she showed that she is weak or vulnerable.
She was beautiful,
Quick witted ,
Strong all in all.
On The Other hand king was Ex military man and now he is connected with some criminal organization. As you can expect how the ex military man could be, he was extremely handsome , strong , macho man , with all the military skills.
Story is a duel POV and told in past and present perceptive.
Overall it was good and and lightly romantic read. I enjoyed thoroughly. And I will definitely recommend this book.
March 29, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, It seemed a little short, but not in a bad way! It was complex and suspenseful with some heavy dose of lust.
Izzy is a down on her luck first day on the job prostitute that finds the guy that paid for her dead with a suitcase of money right next to him. She is a good person, but she has had a hard life and cannot let this opportunity pass.
King was in the military with his buddy that saved his life. When they got out, King owed his buddy's father and ended up working some shady deals for him and now he has to figure out how he was found dead and where the suitcase is.
They then meet in a quite Carolina town and start to get to know each other as well as a guy who knows who she really is and a girl that is hiding 1M dollars can. I loved the precise details in the way that this story unfolded, giving us just the right amount of details at a time.
I give it 4.5 outta 5. I think that King and Izzy fell in love pretty quickly and it seemed like *finger snaps* all of a sudden they were in love, but the way this story was told and set up was absolutely amazing!
I received this book for free but am voluntarily reviewing it!
Izzy is a down on her luck first day on the job prostitute that finds the guy that paid for her dead with a suitcase of money right next to him. She is a good person, but she has had a hard life and cannot let this opportunity pass.
King was in the military with his buddy that saved his life. When they got out, King owed his buddy's father and ended up working some shady deals for him and now he has to figure out how he was found dead and where the suitcase is.
They then meet in a quite Carolina town and start to get to know each other as well as a guy who knows who she really is and a girl that is hiding 1M dollars can. I loved the precise details in the way that this story unfolded, giving us just the right amount of details at a time.
I give it 4.5 outta 5. I think that King and Izzy fell in love pretty quickly and it seemed like *finger snaps* all of a sudden they were in love, but the way this story was told and set up was absolutely amazing!
I received this book for free but am voluntarily reviewing it!
March 27, 2019
Loved this book from the first page till the end.
Guilt and remorse are very painful feelings but somehow, sometimes we get over everything when a special person comes along in our life when less expected and turns everything upside down.
It started with such a rollercoaster of events that i was like wow what am i really reading here? But kept reading it till the end because it's a great story with a lot of laughs out loud moments that had me in tears of laughter actually and so many suspense moments that i didn't know how it would end because the scenes described are so real and raw that you feel like you're in there with the characters.
when you're on the run you can't trust anybody but at the end you're human and have needs and desires so when Izzy and Kingston aka King met, a friendship starts but they both are building this relationship based on lies.
Read it for yourself to see how two people from different words are brought together against all odds and love will find a way in their hearts.
Guilt and remorse are very painful feelings but somehow, sometimes we get over everything when a special person comes along in our life when less expected and turns everything upside down.
It started with such a rollercoaster of events that i was like wow what am i really reading here? But kept reading it till the end because it's a great story with a lot of laughs out loud moments that had me in tears of laughter actually and so many suspense moments that i didn't know how it would end because the scenes described are so real and raw that you feel like you're in there with the characters.
when you're on the run you can't trust anybody but at the end you're human and have needs and desires so when Izzy and Kingston aka King met, a friendship starts but they both are building this relationship based on lies.
Read it for yourself to see how two people from different words are brought together against all odds and love will find a way in their hearts.
March 27, 2019
I absolutely love everything that Cassia Leo writes. King is part of her Power Players series but is a standalone novel.
Izzy Lake gets herself into a sticky situation the first night of her new job and the only way to keep herself safe is to disappear She moves far away from Las Vegas and changes everything about herself. She has vowed to whatever it takes to stay alive but still enjoy life. She never expects to be extremely attracted to her new neighbor but what will happen when she figures out who he really is?
King takes every job very seriously. When one of his friends ends up dead and the suitcase he was carrying with important information in it goes missing he will do whatever it takes to find it. He never expected to fall for the girl who has what he is looking for.
I loved the connection between Izzy and King. I loved all the twists and turns this story took. The secondary characters added lots of depth to the storyline. The end of the story was a little rushed but overall I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to see what Cassia is working on next!!
Izzy Lake gets herself into a sticky situation the first night of her new job and the only way to keep herself safe is to disappear She moves far away from Las Vegas and changes everything about herself. She has vowed to whatever it takes to stay alive but still enjoy life. She never expects to be extremely attracted to her new neighbor but what will happen when she figures out who he really is?
King takes every job very seriously. When one of his friends ends up dead and the suitcase he was carrying with important information in it goes missing he will do whatever it takes to find it. He never expected to fall for the girl who has what he is looking for.
I loved the connection between Izzy and King. I loved all the twists and turns this story took. The secondary characters added lots of depth to the storyline. The end of the story was a little rushed but overall I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to see what Cassia is working on next!!
March 25, 2019
From the beginning, King kept me on the edge of my seat. True to a Cassia Leo book, there are plenty of twists and turns as well as steam and angst to keep everyone entertained.
Upon getting out of the prostitution circuit, Isabel "Izzy" Lake stumbles upon a briefcase with a lot of money inside. She makes the decision to take the money and leave the city life for a more small-town feel. Settling in the country comes with its perks when she meets her hunky neighbor, Kingston Jameson. Kingston is happy to help out his neighbor, all while trying to get the one item he needs from her. Kingston is harboring a few secrets of his own, and Izzy doesn't realize she's involved in the game.
I loved the layers of this story. There were times I wanted to hate King, but overall I just couldn't. He is protective, loyal, and exactly what Izzy needs. King is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys both suspense and steam.
Upon getting out of the prostitution circuit, Isabel "Izzy" Lake stumbles upon a briefcase with a lot of money inside. She makes the decision to take the money and leave the city life for a more small-town feel. Settling in the country comes with its perks when she meets her hunky neighbor, Kingston Jameson. Kingston is happy to help out his neighbor, all while trying to get the one item he needs from her. Kingston is harboring a few secrets of his own, and Izzy doesn't realize she's involved in the game.
I loved the layers of this story. There were times I wanted to hate King, but overall I just couldn't. He is protective, loyal, and exactly what Izzy needs. King is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys both suspense and steam.
March 27, 2019
This is not your typical fairy tale romance. Its a bad situation that turns both the lives of King and Izzy upside down. I would give this book a 4 stars. If I had to criticize one thing I would say the book flowed really well through-out and then the end felt a bit rushed and thrown together, but I still enjoyed the book and would recommend to others.
Izzy is in hiding, on the run, she knows she has to be careful with every step she takes... but when her new neighbors offers to help her around the house she lets her guard down and her hormones sky rocket... but her neighbor has a secret just like Izzy does...
King has a job to do, his life is on the line. When he befriends his neighbor... she thinks its out of the kindness of his heart... but he is not kind... he is ruthless and gets the job done... but he didn't plan on falling for the job...
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don't wanna miss this story.
Izzy is in hiding, on the run, she knows she has to be careful with every step she takes... but when her new neighbors offers to help her around the house she lets her guard down and her hormones sky rocket... but her neighbor has a secret just like Izzy does...
King has a job to do, his life is on the line. When he befriends his neighbor... she thinks its out of the kindness of his heart... but he is not kind... he is ruthless and gets the job done... but he didn't plan on falling for the job...
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don't wanna miss this story.
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