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Edward and Thea get caught in an unusual love triangle, a game of lust, passion, and deceit ensuing. Let the chase begin, and the players play.

Edward Preston has found his match, and what a match it is. Expect delicious twists, and surprising turns.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Larger than life, the Night of the Kings Saga men have swoon-worthy stories that span 18+ books. Their stories respect a timeline, and therefore should be read in order for the best reading experience.

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2018

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Shayne Ford

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Shayne writes epic love stories with spice, plot, bits of darkness, and suspense.

Most of the time, her lead men are morally gray, and her stories are slow burn and anchored in reality, making her cast authentic and unforgettable.

All-time popular series: like the Night of the Kings, Shades of Love, and Night of the Diamonds Series showcase steamy, suspenseful romance at its best.

Her vast catalog is growing with delicious stories of all kinds that beg to be read over and over again. If you like your stories sprinkled with spice, suspense, and a dash of real life, you are in good company.

Her creative mind works overtime to come up with the stories that await patiently to be brought to life. Her love for books began when she grew up surrounded by books.

She likes to spend hours and hours in bookstores, brushing her fingers over amazing covers, and enjoying the unmistakable smell of newly printed books and freshly brewed coffee.

Never in a million years would she have thought that her stories would come to life someday and entertain so many people.

Her passion for the written word is only matched by her love for animals and nature.

When she's not writing, she's outside, walking and connecting with nature. She considers herself lucky to share her life with her amazing furry kids, who are very much book lovers as they are perfect companions.

Take a look at her lead men.

New Mafia Romance

CALLAN (The Bard Dynasty) A Standalone Mafia Romance

EWAN (The Bard Dynasty) A Standalone Mafia Romance


The Classics

The Ultimate Bad Boy Billionaire finds his match (JAMES)–The Night of the Kings Series
The Billionaire who doesn't believe in second chances changes his mind when he meets her(MCKENNA)–The Shades of Love Trilogy
The enigmatic, irresistible, hard-to-please King of Manhattan (REMI) lures her into a world of secrets and delicious affairs–The Night of the Diamonds Series
The magnetic mafia boss who wants a fake wife and makes the ultimate sacrifice for her. (MAX DE LUCCA)–The Forbidden Husband Mafia Duet
The sultry Billionaire who falls in love with a dancer (CAMERON)–The Night of the Diamonds Series
The Billionaire obsessed with a married woman caught in a web of lies (SEBASTIEN––Love is War)~The Boxset.
The Billionaire who saves a woman married to a mobster (BARON)–The Lions at Dawn Series (books 2 to 4)
The mercurial, perfect mix of fire and ice (ALEXANDER) who becomes obsessed with her –The Night of the Kings Series
The old soul trapped in a young body who sweeps his woman off her feet (SHADE)–The Golden Heir Trilogy
The rag-to-riches story where he is the answer to freeing her from a dark past (JADEN)–The Dark Heart Trilogy
The jaded Bad Boy Billionaire who moves away from a complicated past when he meets her (EDWARD)–The Night of the Kings Series
The powerful force who storms into her life and whisks her away from his brother (KIAN)–The House of Lions Series
The man charming a woman who lost hope that she'll ever find her man(TIAGO)–The Night of the Kings Series
The three Billionaires who dare a woman NOT to be with them and there's a prize in play (KAI, ALEJANDRO, FRANCISCO)–The Love Your Enemy Series
The Secret Billionaire she has a fiery affair with (no cheating involved) RHETT–The Kiss Duet
The Las Vegas mobster who becomes her protector (DAMASO)–The Lost Story Duet
The younger, ex–convict who turns her world upside down (JAX)–The Last Good Man–A Standalone Story
The Billionaire who swore off feelings for a woman until he meets her (DAVID)–The Night of the Kings Series.


And then....

The two best friends, Jagger and Braxton who find the perfect woman to fall in love with and ask to join them in their quest for freedom before exploring their feelings for each other. (WILD HEART SERIES)

The Rockstar Romance bursting with emotions. The slow-burn story of

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1,637 reviews1 follower
October 18, 2018
EXPLOSIVE!❤DEMANDING!
Voluntarily review
Decision, decisions! A picture tells a thousand words but it also reveals the one thing Thea's been hiding, her identity! Feathers get ruffled, claws come out and retract repeatedly feelings give mixed emotions wavering back and forth! You get a surge of energy as the drama gets your blood pumping taking you to the edge and keeping you there shredding through the pages as fickle Thea emerges from the safety of the cocoon she's been hiding in with nerves of steel needing to jump in head first but timid Thea keeps getting in the way! The pleasures she wants and desire keep knocking but is she ready to let them in. The storyline is intense as the twists become more twisted spinning a web that you do not want end playing with your emotions feeding your senses as the trio of Thea, Ghost Man and Ed light up the pages taking you on an exciting suspense filled ride you don't want to end! Spine tingling yummy chemistry! Entertaining, exciting, cheeky, witty, angst, sassy, intense, endless suspense, lies, deceit, emotionally gripping and impossible to put down! A fantastic must read that will leave you moist speechless and begging for more! I LOVED IT!
This is one of the hardest reviews I've ever written not sure why I LOVED IT it just left me totally speechless so trying to find the words to complete this review without doing a recap of the story like most people do to use as a filler is not my style and I hate giving away spoilers I just know that I fully enjoyed Wild Ed and it left me speechless get it maybe it will have the same effect on you because it is a damn good read!
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7,177 reviews70 followers
October 19, 2018
ONE DELICIOUS READ!!!
Oh, how I love this bad boy right here. One action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, spine tingling, smooth flowing, pulse racing, heart pounding, page turning delight that will rock you to your core. Shayne didn't pull any punches, take any prisoners and threw out no holds barred. She totally nailed this little package from the first paragraph to the last word. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few glitches that grabs your attention and holds it as the drama and witty personalities come together and makes for one enjoyable experience. Shayne's characters are well developed, believable and so realistic they seem larger than life. She builds the suspense throughout as tension spirals grew into the rolls created for each character. The scenes are so vividly detailed it's easy to picture each scenario as it plays out perfectly. Shayne pulls you deep into the world she created until everything else ceases to exist. Remarkable job Shayne, thanks for sharing electrifying tale with us.
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511 reviews2 followers
October 18, 2018
The second installment of Edwards story in the Night of Kings Series is a heart racing experience that will leave you breathless and wanting more at it’s cliffhanger ending. Thea is still a confused young woman trying to balance her desires with her internal debate about her feelings. She has not had the easiest path to this moment in time and no matter what anyone says to her in an attempt to assist her in moving forward in life, she seems stuck. Edward is in much the same emotional space as Thea, except he refuses to acknowledge that he is ready for something more in his life then the same old thing he has been doing. Thea and Edward keeping coming together in so many interesting and original ways, but each time they walk away from each other without following through on the chemistry they can feel between them. That is until the end of this second installment. The biggest question is what this encounter will really mean to these two people. Will Edward finally acknowledge that he may have found what he was missing in his life, in Thea? Will Thea get over her past enough to embrace a possible future? Will the lies they have told each other come crashing down around them and ruin any possible future between them. I am not sure if Edwards story is scheduled for only 3 books but I can say that considering where they are in their “relationship”, I use the word loosely, I can see a fourth book from their story. All I know is that I can’t wait for the next book in the series. It can’t happen quick enough.

I received a free copy of this book directly from the author. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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4,684 reviews84 followers
October 15, 2018
It seems with each review from one of Shayne Ford's book I want to start with OMG. Haha, but OMG!!!! Our wonderfully, playful Edward may have bitten off more than he can handle, or has he?!? Thea is just as bad in her own way! Where Edward seems to have an endless supply of women who are interchangeable since they know how to play the game, Thea tends to unconsciously play one against the other when she doesn't get the response she wants. These are two emotionally damaged people who may be the undoing of each other, but OMG, the sexual tension between the two has a sizzling effect. This is one you won't want to put down until it's finished and then wish it would just go on and on so you can see what happens. There's a major cliffhanger at the end of this one, so be prepared. True to Shayne Ford style, I know I won't have to wait long for the next installment and can't wait. What a story!!
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14.1k reviews166 followers
October 17, 2018
This is book two of Ed and Thea's story. It continues the story from book one and as it does, you need to read book one first. Also, for understanding and complete knowledge of all the details and all the characters, I recommend starting with the very first Night Of The Kings book, James. In this book the game between these two continues to heat up and they finally start interacting face-to-face. Both of these characters have emotional baggage and that adds plenty of angst, drama and emotional turmoil to the book. The storyline builds suspense well, because you know there is going to be major fallout and ramifications when Ed's much more complex game playing comes to light. Does end on another cliffhanger in preparation of the third book in Ed and Thea's story. A good read and I am eager to see what happens in the next book. I am posting a totally voluntary and completely truthful review.
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756 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2018
Master of the Game

Another superb read in the continuation of Edward and Thea’s story in the Night of the Kings Series. Edward is still keeping Thea waiting, but is he now the master of the game or is Thea learning how to play him at his own game? Life still goes on in the fragility and unpredictability of their chats! Will her jealousy be her downfall? Edward now knows who is online Girl is, but the web he is weaving in his two persona’s will surely bring him more trouble! Thea is gaining more confidence but she constantly doubts herself, as this imperfect person! Is he being ghosted by Thea now? Will she ever have her ‘Big Love’? The online pics in the chat are white hot and passionate videos that do not satisfy either or any of them! Is this the triangle she expected or even wants?
A highly recommended must read by the great Shayne Ford.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy
4,145 reviews25 followers
October 18, 2018
It starts slowly but what a finale !!!
Excellent second part of the story of Edward who does not want to reveal to Thea (the girl with who he has a "relationship" via an application) who he is. But eventually Edward meets her when she leaves a clue of too much because she is angry at his behavior each time he ghosts her. From that moment I loved their meetings because to each of them, Edward knows all that Thea says or does, while she hesitates between two men who are actually one. He himself no longer knows whether he should be angry or even more attracted to Thea's reaction.
Despite the context, the author has managed to surprise me by putting twists in the story, where I did not expect to find them. I never knew if I supported Edward the billionaire or Edward the Ghostman.
This time again, the cliffhanger is too well placed.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
3,188 reviews
October 19, 2018
A very tantalizing read!

This series is just so tantalizing that you will not be able to quit reading it until the end. Edward has up the cat and mouse game he has with Thea who has no knowledge of who he really is. Will she be able to contain her passion when the game continues with a delicious ending? Yes this ends with a cliffhanger but really if you know how this author can weave a romance story with heat and heart than you will not mind waiting for the next installment like I will. Highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a highly entertaining and enjoyable romance story.
1,696 reviews9 followers
October 15, 2018
Some books deserve more than 5 stars and this is one of them...
WOW! Just finished Wild Ed and holy moly---I can’t wait to find out what happens when she finally sees him. Oh, it’s going to be so good. I love reading Shanye Ford stories! I almost wish I didn’t read this one so fast because now I must wait for next book. Ed’s story is fantastic so far. I found the story line captivating and intense. I love a good tragic love story. This one is filled with dark and sensual romance and I highly recommend this to others looking for hot and sexy.
183 reviews1 follower
October 17, 2018
Thea is infatuated and obsessed with two men, Edward Preston and GostMan. Thea is of the opinion they are playing a cat and mouse game with her that leaves her hot with desire but at the same time cold, insecure and heartbroken. Thea’s character is young, inexperienced, sexy but so emotional where Edward is a cocky play boy that wants to have fun without any emotional attachments. Wild Ed is full of gut wrenching emotion, sexy and flat out fantastic; I was hooked from start to finish. Looking forward to what happens next.
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2,178 reviews
October 19, 2018
Edward by far is my favorite of the Kings and with every page I love him more and more. Thea and him are a perfect match cause she can give it just as good as she gets it which is not something he’s ever been use to. He is the king of games and she’s calls him out at every corner. There’s so many twists that come practically devoured this book. Shayne is one of my favorite authors cause her ability to draw you in from the beginning and keep you hooked. I can’t wait for more from these two!!

I voluntarily reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book
276 reviews2 followers
October 14, 2018
This second story of Ed is gut clenching, intense, omg funny as hell, this keep me on my toes or butt from the beginning till end, total mind f@#k and game to see who will give in 1st.. Shayne just grabs your attention and leaves tou wanting more, craving that would send tour ass to rehab... Just love it.... I am an arc reader and is very honored to be able to give an honest review voluntarily....
4,344 reviews23 followers
October 18, 2018
Shayne Ford has given us another addictive romance read. Of course, the storyline is well-written, passionate, emotional, entertaining, engaging and yes, addictive. The developed characters are damaged, have great chemistry and interactions. There will be some answers but more are needed and maybe we will have them in the next book. Loved and enjoyed this read. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
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411 reviews4 followers
February 22, 2019
What's amazing read. This is Edward's second book in The Night Of the Kings series and it is hot as hell. This had no idea what she is getting into and Ed can be such an ass. It captivated me from the first page and kept me reading to the end. Read it in one sitting as I wanted to know what happened next. Can't for the third installment of Edward.
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497 reviews2 followers
October 18, 2018
Omg, that was amazing. If you loved book one your in for an absolute treat with book 2, as it's fabulous! I loved it! More passion, extra hot lust & live and more games. I loved Edward he's just great.

This book is amazing and I can't wait for book three to see where is goes. Left on a total cliffhanger but I just want more & more xx
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1,459 reviews9 followers
October 18, 2018
So we pick back up were we left Edward and Thea story, OMG like previous book had me hooked from start to finish.Like before theres so many twists and turns plus its filled with so much a emotions that just don't no were they end up. A must read, I voluntarily read an Advanced Readers Copy. Another awesome story.

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67 reviews7 followers
October 19, 2018
Cant get enough! Edward and Thea's story is very addictive. I couldn't stop reading and then it ended! I need the next book like now! I really enjoy this author's writing and stories. I cannot wait until the next book is out. It is a must read!
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2,091 reviews
October 18, 2018
Great read following Ed and Thea down a road of mystery and secrets and romance!
6 reviews
October 20, 2018
Oh. My . Word. Now this was a good reading. I enjoyed this book very much. Keep it coming Shayne. I loved it.
1,591 reviews12 followers
October 16, 2018
Once again I'm left breathless and holding on to keep from falling over the cliffs edge from the passionate hunger that only Edward and Thea share. If this is only book two I'm not sure how I'm going to survive the remainder of their journey even though secrets are revealed I'm left curious as to which path will lead me to more answers. Shayne will keep you on a seesaw with this book just when your feet touch the ground your back in the air free falling waiting for Ghost Man and Cali Girl's next move. If you like surprises, suspense, and passion that will have your blood pulsing in your ears you need to read this series I guarantee you will be squirming in your seat with desire.
456 reviews2 followers
November 4, 2019
Illiteracy At It’s Finest


Firstly here are some examples... “Embarked us in a limo”, “Was the police involved” “She kneeled down” and my personal fave “Making her look slenderer”. I initially started to purchase the books and by the time I got to Lex’s story I began returning them. Each book is less than 200 pages just to buy Ed’s books would be $22.99....which is ridiculous. Especially when you factor in all of the typos and grammatical mistakes. This author has a style that straddles between fantasy and unrealistic. So far two of her heroines aren’t able to drink legally in the US, I believe this author criteria of what indeed makes a woman is a menstrual cycle..so about 10-14 years of age. She matches, what she refers to as kings among men with 18 year old girls. I enjoyed James’ story because Rain actually showed maturity after her move to New York. Lex and Dahlia are another story altogether..eventually Lex would tire of Dahlia’s high maintenance immaturity and jealousy and leave her...imho. Ed’s tale is prolonged across 5 books..he doesn’t even meet her until book 2. She’s a hag by the Kings standards...she a whopping 22 years of age. I will continue reading because I’m interested in Eve Malone. This author seriously needs to either fire her editor or hire and editor. Get some beta readers for extra help and please stops with the MMMM...HMMMs. Also fantasy vs unrealistic a blindfolded girl meets an online stranger and has unprotected sex with them and walks away??? This sends such a dangerous message I can’t even begin to fathom what this author was thinking.
358 reviews1 follower
March 1, 2019
Finally

Well it took two volumes for Edward (as Ghost)and Thea to finally get together and I'm sure glad as I was getting mighty impatient. I'm reasonably sure that was just as the author intended, as it melds with the storyline.

Where things will go from here is not very clear since it's been very much a game, at least to Ed, so far. Thea's going to eventually figure things out and I'm guessing Edward's hands will play a part in that, if the breadcrumbs we've been left actually portend the future.

Really glad this storyline is picking up speed. The depth and development was always there, as with the prior two storylines of this series, but I was beginning to feel like I do when dealing with people who have anxiety issues and need to dissect every little thing that occurs (or doesn't). I needed more and fortunately more has finally happened.

Let the games continue...
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1,876 reviews15 followers
July 4, 2022
Odd beginning

I could tell there was something a little off with Ed Preston in James’ & Lex’s books, but it’s more than a little. He has gotten way too wound up win his game and he is the first to admit he has no idea what a real relationship is. When he (Mr. Ghost) and Thea finally “meet”, it’s just as bizarre as the rest of their relationship(s). His thinking is actually crazy and just bound to blow up in his face. We’ll see…
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1,968 reviews5 followers
January 28, 2024
just a bit more tease….

So, as expected, much of this book is just a tease, with the last scene one of them connecting.
But, the errors continue: example- Not a nightstand, not a casual hookup, and not more than that.
Seriously? What the author meant was ‘one night stand’. Unless the new lingo is nightstand. But, I kind of doubt it.
So, be prepared for many errors. The story is pretty self explanatory. No surprises.
606 reviews2 followers
February 24, 2025
Ed And Thea

The chase but who is chasing who. A final encounter, masked so she can’t see him, then he gets dressed and disappears. I think Thea will be royally pissed off. Used as she had expected.
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8 reviews
December 24, 2018
Love it

Absolutely loved all these books can’t wait for the next one great writer loved everything about them xxx xxx xxx
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1,981 reviews17 followers
May 26, 2019
Wild Ed

This was a great continuation of the story with The a and Ed. They are still wary to show themselves to each other.
412 reviews
September 29, 2023
Hot

I can't wait to read the next book. Talking about hot this book is steamy. It's totally worth the read.
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