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King Maker
From USA Today’s bestselling author Terri E. Laine comes the epic conclusion to the King Maker Trilogy. This final chapter, ruthless and no less determined Scottish billionaire Kalen Brinner has a choice to make. To walk away or fight for the only woman he’s ever fallen for.HerNo one has ever said falling in love is wise.I’ve made a lot of idiotic mistakes.The question isn’t if I can live with them.It’s if I’ll live to make better ones.Better yet, if I do, will he ever forgive me?HimThey say love is blind.I say it makes you stupid.Which is why I’ve made it my duty to make sure she safe.That doesn’t mean I have to stay. The problem I can’t let her go because she’s mine.King Maker is the final book of the King Maker trilogy and should be read following Money Man first and Queen of Men second.
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268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2020
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Terri E. Laine
69 books1,236 followersTerri E. Laine, USA Today bestselling author, left a lucrative career as a CPA to pursue her love for writing. Outside of her roles as a wife and mother of three, she’s always been a dreamer and as such became an avid reader at a young age.
Many years later, she got a crazy idea to write a novel and set out to try to publish it. With over a dozen titles published under various pen names, the rest is history. Her journey has been a blessing, and a dream realized. She looks forward to many more memories to come.
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Many years later, she got a crazy idea to write a novel and set out to try to publish it. With over a dozen titles published under various pen names, the rest is history. Her journey has been a blessing, and a dream realized. She looks forward to many more memories to come.
You can find more about her books at www.terrielaine.com.
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/TerriLaineBooks
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January 17, 2020
This trilogy was an epic emotional rollercoaster I soon won't forget. I've been utterly consumed by this captivating and suspenseful story and it's intriguing and multi-facated characters. Every time I finished an installment I was left with my jaw on the floor impatiently waiting and begging for the next one. I had high expectations for the conclusion and let me tell you that Terri E. Laine has delivered. Her exceptional writing shines on every single page. She is truly a very gifted author who knows how to catch a reader's interest.
There was so much going on in King Maker. All these various twists and turns made my head spin at times. It really made it hard to gauge in which direction the story was going and what to expect next. It was certainly a great challenge to develop the plotline further while simultaneously showing the emotional turmoil of the characters. Some things that happend made me deliriously happy and swoon hard while others left me a little bit frustrated. But that's what a really good book usually does to you - make your feel!
The important key message of this trilogy is that love is never easy but always worth fighting for. We sometimes make mistakes in the name of love because it often makes us blind and also at times stupid. But loving means also being able to forgive. And I'm definitely not only talking about romantic love. That's something the protagonists of this story will learn the hard and painful way.
Even after 3 installments I still can't get enough of Bailey Glicks and Kalen King. These two have phenomenal chemistry that simply gives you goosebumps and makes your breath hitch. The passion burns hot between these two since both are strong, proud and stubborn characters. Bailey has always been a beacon of light and hope for a desperate man like Kalen who wanted to escape the darkness in his life and give it a new purpose. Every time Kalen talked to Bailey in his Scottish accent and used Gaelic endearments I melted like ice cream in the sun. This man is without a doubt the ultimate alluring Alpha romance hero. I absolutely adored sweet and caring Turner too and completely understood why Bailey loved him.
It was really hard to choose between these men.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic trilogy and recommend it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Terri E. Laine for this exhilarating and intense ride. It was absolutely worth it! 4.5 stars
There was so much going on in King Maker. All these various twists and turns made my head spin at times. It really made it hard to gauge in which direction the story was going and what to expect next. It was certainly a great challenge to develop the plotline further while simultaneously showing the emotional turmoil of the characters. Some things that happend made me deliriously happy and swoon hard while others left me a little bit frustrated. But that's what a really good book usually does to you - make your feel!
The important key message of this trilogy is that love is never easy but always worth fighting for. We sometimes make mistakes in the name of love because it often makes us blind and also at times stupid. But loving means also being able to forgive. And I'm definitely not only talking about romantic love. That's something the protagonists of this story will learn the hard and painful way.
Even after 3 installments I still can't get enough of Bailey Glicks and Kalen King. These two have phenomenal chemistry that simply gives you goosebumps and makes your breath hitch. The passion burns hot between these two since both are strong, proud and stubborn characters. Bailey has always been a beacon of light and hope for a desperate man like Kalen who wanted to escape the darkness in his life and give it a new purpose. Every time Kalen talked to Bailey in his Scottish accent and used Gaelic endearments I melted like ice cream in the sun. This man is without a doubt the ultimate alluring Alpha romance hero. I absolutely adored sweet and caring Turner too and completely understood why Bailey loved him.
It was really hard to choose between these men.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic trilogy and recommend it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Terri E. Laine for this exhilarating and intense ride. It was absolutely worth it! 4.5 stars
January 14, 2020
I was given an advance readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. So many unexpected things happen in last book. I kept asking myself is that it or Omg what is gonna happen next can k even handle it. I live Kalen so I will always be theam Kalen. Not channing my mind.
January 18, 2020
**4,5 stars**
After the jaw dropping cliffhanger at the end of Queen of Men, I was impatiently waiting for Terri E Laine to give us the final story and conclusion to the King Maker series. I loved the previous two books beyond words and desperately needed to know what will happen with Bailey. And most of all with whom she's going to end up with: Turner, her childhood friend and first love, or the enigmatic Scottish billionaire Kalen who ignited passion inside her like nobody else before? It was really hard to pick a side, because both men were amazing in their own way.
A lot of things happend in this book. There were several twists and turns that were sometimes hard to follow and made my head spin! But that didn't stop me from reading and enjoying this book. Terri's exceptional writing kept me on my toes and speculating who's behind the fraud at Kings Enterprises and if these people were the same who tried to get rid of Bailey? The men in her life truly had their hands full trying to keep her safe. But danger was around every corner, serving one blow after the other. Poor Bailey couldn't catch a breath! I just wanted her to be safe and happy and for the bad guys to get caught and put into jail!
I really need a HEA after all this emotional roller-coaster. Luckily Terri didn't let me down and delivered an unputdownable, sexy and entertaining story! I won't give away who Bailey chose, you need to find it out on your own. But be assured that she ended up with the right guy, the one who loved her and was ready to risk everything for her. Honestly, they were always meant for each other and had the most scorching chemistry ever! Every intimate scene between them was so damn hot, my kindle was ready to burst into flames.
Thank your dear Terri for writing such an amazing and highly addictive series with the right mix of sex, suspense and angst, that is without a doubt one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to read! I'm crossing my fingers for Bailey's bestie Lizzy to get her own story! That girl is such a loyal, great friend all of us would love to have in our corner.
Now please do yourself a favor and pick up this series! Let this amazingly talented author take you on a ride you won't soon forget.
After the jaw dropping cliffhanger at the end of Queen of Men, I was impatiently waiting for Terri E Laine to give us the final story and conclusion to the King Maker series. I loved the previous two books beyond words and desperately needed to know what will happen with Bailey. And most of all with whom she's going to end up with: Turner, her childhood friend and first love, or the enigmatic Scottish billionaire Kalen who ignited passion inside her like nobody else before? It was really hard to pick a side, because both men were amazing in their own way.
A lot of things happend in this book. There were several twists and turns that were sometimes hard to follow and made my head spin! But that didn't stop me from reading and enjoying this book. Terri's exceptional writing kept me on my toes and speculating who's behind the fraud at Kings Enterprises and if these people were the same who tried to get rid of Bailey? The men in her life truly had their hands full trying to keep her safe. But danger was around every corner, serving one blow after the other. Poor Bailey couldn't catch a breath! I just wanted her to be safe and happy and for the bad guys to get caught and put into jail!
I really need a HEA after all this emotional roller-coaster. Luckily Terri didn't let me down and delivered an unputdownable, sexy and entertaining story! I won't give away who Bailey chose, you need to find it out on your own. But be assured that she ended up with the right guy, the one who loved her and was ready to risk everything for her. Honestly, they were always meant for each other and had the most scorching chemistry ever! Every intimate scene between them was so damn hot, my kindle was ready to burst into flames.
Thank your dear Terri for writing such an amazing and highly addictive series with the right mix of sex, suspense and angst, that is without a doubt one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to read! I'm crossing my fingers for Bailey's bestie Lizzy to get her own story! That girl is such a loyal, great friend all of us would love to have in our corner.
Now please do yourself a favor and pick up this series! Let this amazingly talented author take you on a ride you won't soon forget.
January 15, 2020
What a roller-coaster ride!
The third installment in this series continues as fast-paced, suspenseful and twisted as the previous two. It's page-turning from start to finish and I had a very hard time putting it down to participate in daily life!
The characters, main and side, sparkle with life and have gained another jota of depth, although that seemed impossible at first. What is it about a rough Scotsman who growls in his Scottish brogue and is possessive, especially when he is named Kalen …? And in Bailey he has found his perfect match and counterpart.
At times I wanted to shake some sense into their stubborn skulls, but somehow they made up for their stubbornness by being so perfect for each other.
And don’t forget Gabe, the little mini-Kalen, who is as charming as his dad and so cute that I just wanted to hug him and steal him for myself.
King Maker is the picture-perfect conclusion of this awesome series! And I can’t wait for Connor and Lizzie’s story!
The third installment in this series continues as fast-paced, suspenseful and twisted as the previous two. It's page-turning from start to finish and I had a very hard time putting it down to participate in daily life!
The characters, main and side, sparkle with life and have gained another jota of depth, although that seemed impossible at first. What is it about a rough Scotsman who growls in his Scottish brogue and is possessive, especially when he is named Kalen …? And in Bailey he has found his perfect match and counterpart.
At times I wanted to shake some sense into their stubborn skulls, but somehow they made up for their stubbornness by being so perfect for each other.
And don’t forget Gabe, the little mini-Kalen, who is as charming as his dad and so cute that I just wanted to hug him and steal him for myself.
King Maker is the picture-perfect conclusion of this awesome series! And I can’t wait for Connor and Lizzie’s story!
January 13, 2020
These men sure are bossy turds, “you are delaying the inevitable, lass. This thing between us gets settled tonight.” At least the man is considerate, somewhat, “shower. I don’t have a condom and I fear it’s going to get messy.” I kind of felt like once Bailey had chosen her man he was strung around some, overall I liked this book.
January 16, 2020
I have been impatiently waiting for the conclusion to the King Maker trilogy, and I was not disappointed. By the end of book 2 I was a little disillusioned with Bailey, and the whole Turner thing. I was thinking there would be no chance of the epic love I wanted for Bailey and Kalen. I was damning Terri to hell for putting me through the ringer, and I was shouting at my kindle. Well, the same can be said for the first few chapters of book 3. I wanted to bang Bailey and Kalen’s heads together, they couldn’t see the wood for the trees. Kalen however, was so protective and alpha, he made my heart melt. Brilliant characters, a story that was addictive, thrilling, exciting and unpredictable. A true whodunnit. Oh, and don’t forget the family drama, there’s lots of it. Along with sexy time, what a combustible couple they are. I loved it. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.
January 20, 2020
What an outstanding conclusion to wrap up a phenomenal trilogy!!
Kalen and Bailey’s story is full of delicious, raw, gritty, and so much addictive angst. Although as an addict of books, there is no other choice but to keep reading!
Through their journey you find yourself loving and often times hating some of the characters, as well as their choices. This story is full of so many ups and downs, and the suspense will keep you guessing!
In the end can Kalen find and protect Bailey? Does Bailey even want to be found? There are so many hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Just like a game of chess, no one really knows what will happen until the ultimate checkmate.
This is an absolutely beautifully written story! Forever will this trilogy be marked in my mind as one of the top favorite series out there! Don’t waste any time, grab your copy today!
Kalen and Bailey’s story is full of delicious, raw, gritty, and so much addictive angst. Although as an addict of books, there is no other choice but to keep reading!
Through their journey you find yourself loving and often times hating some of the characters, as well as their choices. This story is full of so many ups and downs, and the suspense will keep you guessing!
In the end can Kalen find and protect Bailey? Does Bailey even want to be found? There are so many hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Just like a game of chess, no one really knows what will happen until the ultimate checkmate.
This is an absolutely beautifully written story! Forever will this trilogy be marked in my mind as one of the top favorite series out there! Don’t waste any time, grab your copy today!
January 28, 2020
Ya'll are not ready for this!!!!
**Must read Money Man and Queen of Men before**
Kalen and Turner combine with Kalen's associates (Griff) and a friend of Bailey's (Matt - aka Lizzy's twin) to figure out what happened to Bailey and who has made her disappear without a trace. They know that once Bailey is found (if ever), she will have to make a choice between the two men that she loves and which way of life she wants. Kalen does finally admit that he has stronger feelings for her than any woman he has ever been with (including Gabe's mom).
Oh two more thing, Kalen's accent....swoon
And Kalen's son, Gabe, comes across as such a cutie with unconditional love for everyone.
**Must read Money Man and Queen of Men before**
Kalen and Turner combine with Kalen's associates (Griff) and a friend of Bailey's (Matt - aka Lizzy's twin) to figure out what happened to Bailey and who has made her disappear without a trace. They know that once Bailey is found (if ever), she will have to make a choice between the two men that she loves and which way of life she wants. Kalen does finally admit that he has stronger feelings for her than any woman he has ever been with (including Gabe's mom).
Oh two more thing, Kalen's accent....swoon
And Kalen's son, Gabe, comes across as such a cutie with unconditional love for everyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2020
This book was definitely worth all cliffhangers and triangles I had to endure to get to the HEA. I'm excited for Lizzy and Connor's story to told. If you haven't read from the beginning, you must as these books are not stand-alone.
April 16, 2021
I mamy to! Koniec trylogii - King Maker to tom ostatni w historii Bailey i jej mężczyzn. Po poprzednim tomie nie miałam wielkich nadziei, ale myślę, że w ogólnym odbiorze mogę ocenić King Maker pozytywnie. Nie są to historie z goła wyszukane, ale myślę, że ta seria trzyma swój własny poziom, jednak nie czytało się tego źle, a może jednak?
Eh... może i działo się tu więcej niż w poprzedniczkach, jednak, to nie zmieniło faktu, że chciałam, aby ta historia przybrała zwrot z głębszymi odczuciami. I oczywiście do zmiany podejścia Bailey do Kalena i Turnera, bo jak o tym myślę to własne jej postać i jej decyzje są tym co najbardziej tu według mnie kulało, no nadal nie mogłam się z nią polubić - za dużo nielogiczności w tym przypadku było, miotała się niczym rasowa nastolatka, nie jest nią... coś tu nie zagrało w mojej ocenie ewidentnie.
Zaczęło się w King Maker coś dziać, w mocniejszym tego słowa znaczeniu pojawią się większe sekrety, przeszłość da o sobie znać, a dodatkowo tempo będzie się utrzymywać w sposób zadowalający, a to mnie bardzo cieszy, a na pewno sprawiło, że czytałam z większym zainteresowaniem.
Hmm... jak mogę podsumować tą serię? Jest ona z gatunku lekkich nie wymagających, a co za tym idzie, jeśli potrzeba wam czegoś na wieczór to myślę, że ta seria się właśnie sprawdzi. Chyba to co było najmocniejszą stroną, chociaż nie sprawiło, że tom drugi mi się spodobał, to życie w społeczności rodzinnej Bailey, bo to nie jest coś co spotykamy codziennie - za to daję serii King Maker spory plus. Dokładając do tego styl, a raczej można go dać na lepszą stronę, bo czytało się mimo jakiś zgrzytów bardzo sprawnie, a to oznacza, że nawet w takim przypadku nie będzie się dłużyć, a to już coś, prawda?
Jeśli uznacie, że to seria da Was, to śmiało, mam nadzieję, że Wam się akurat spodoba, jeśli po nią sięgniecie! Czekam na Wasze opinie o King Makerze!
Eh... może i działo się tu więcej niż w poprzedniczkach, jednak, to nie zmieniło faktu, że chciałam, aby ta historia przybrała zwrot z głębszymi odczuciami. I oczywiście do zmiany podejścia Bailey do Kalena i Turnera, bo jak o tym myślę to własne jej postać i jej decyzje są tym co najbardziej tu według mnie kulało, no nadal nie mogłam się z nią polubić - za dużo nielogiczności w tym przypadku było, miotała się niczym rasowa nastolatka, nie jest nią... coś tu nie zagrało w mojej ocenie ewidentnie.
Zaczęło się w King Maker coś dziać, w mocniejszym tego słowa znaczeniu pojawią się większe sekrety, przeszłość da o sobie znać, a dodatkowo tempo będzie się utrzymywać w sposób zadowalający, a to mnie bardzo cieszy, a na pewno sprawiło, że czytałam z większym zainteresowaniem.
Hmm... jak mogę podsumować tą serię? Jest ona z gatunku lekkich nie wymagających, a co za tym idzie, jeśli potrzeba wam czegoś na wieczór to myślę, że ta seria się właśnie sprawdzi. Chyba to co było najmocniejszą stroną, chociaż nie sprawiło, że tom drugi mi się spodobał, to życie w społeczności rodzinnej Bailey, bo to nie jest coś co spotykamy codziennie - za to daję serii King Maker spory plus. Dokładając do tego styl, a raczej można go dać na lepszą stronę, bo czytało się mimo jakiś zgrzytów bardzo sprawnie, a to oznacza, że nawet w takim przypadku nie będzie się dłużyć, a to już coś, prawda?
Jeśli uznacie, że to seria da Was, to śmiało, mam nadzieję, że Wam się akurat spodoba, jeśli po nią sięgniecie! Czekam na Wasze opinie o King Makerze!
May 12, 2021
All I can say is WOW!
Kalen and Bailey are fighting each other at every turn. The constant bickering and misunderstandings, caused them so many issues. Throw in the suspense of just who is targeting them both and BOOM I was sucked in, then spat out at the end!
Kalen is definitely one of my favourite characters. He was hot, bossy, protective, tender, did I mention hot? Oh man he could set the pages on fire. He spent a lot of the time angry at the situation with Bailey, however there were times when he let his guard down and tried to let his feelings show.
Bailey is all over the place. She is so confused about her feelings for both Kalen and Turner. Add in the complication of the threat to her and she just doesn't know which way to turn.
I absolutely love this series. All the characters were very well developed throughout. The angst and suspense kept me reading into the wee hours, or just skipping sleep altogether!
Kalen and Bailey are fighting each other at every turn. The constant bickering and misunderstandings, caused them so many issues. Throw in the suspense of just who is targeting them both and BOOM I was sucked in, then spat out at the end!
Kalen is definitely one of my favourite characters. He was hot, bossy, protective, tender, did I mention hot? Oh man he could set the pages on fire. He spent a lot of the time angry at the situation with Bailey, however there were times when he let his guard down and tried to let his feelings show.
Bailey is all over the place. She is so confused about her feelings for both Kalen and Turner. Add in the complication of the threat to her and she just doesn't know which way to turn.
I absolutely love this series. All the characters were very well developed throughout. The angst and suspense kept me reading into the wee hours, or just skipping sleep altogether!
September 13, 2024
King Maker è il terzo e ultimo volume della trilogia Contemporary Romance King Maker, i libri sono strettamente collegati tra loro, in quanto, la storia d’amore tra i due protagonisti si dipana attraverso i tre volumi.
E finalmente sono arrivata alla fine di questa storia d’amore. Tirando le somme il mio voto non cambia. Carina ma non mi viene voglia di rileggerla. Sicuramente tutta la storia poteva essere condensata in un unico libro.
Come per i volumi precedenti le vicende sono narrate dal doppio punto di vista dei due protagonisti in prima persona e stavolta hanno lo stesso spazio.
Ovviamente oltre alla storia d’amore, c’è un mistero che finalmente trova la sua risoluzione (la parte che meno m’interessava).
Il livello di sensualità è alto ed esplicito ed è sicuramente più scorrevole degli altri due.
Non so se leggerò altro di suo ma per ora mi fermo qui.
E finalmente sono arrivata alla fine di questa storia d’amore. Tirando le somme il mio voto non cambia. Carina ma non mi viene voglia di rileggerla. Sicuramente tutta la storia poteva essere condensata in un unico libro.
Come per i volumi precedenti le vicende sono narrate dal doppio punto di vista dei due protagonisti in prima persona e stavolta hanno lo stesso spazio.
Ovviamente oltre alla storia d’amore, c’è un mistero che finalmente trova la sua risoluzione (la parte che meno m’interessava).
Il livello di sensualità è alto ed esplicito ed è sicuramente più scorrevole degli altri due.
Non so se leggerò altro di suo ma per ora mi fermo qui.
January 19, 2020
The BEST EVER !!
Finally I got my final installment of Money Maker Trilogy. This one , oh my goodness, get prepare for all these feelings that is gonna hit you. BOOM! Out of ALL Terri's books,this one (trilogy) really, really out did it. Wanna say so much more,but wouldn't wanna spoil it. Just embrace yourself in this conclusion.
Finally I got my final installment of Money Maker Trilogy. This one , oh my goodness, get prepare for all these feelings that is gonna hit you. BOOM! Out of ALL Terri's books,this one (trilogy) really, really out did it. Wanna say so much more,but wouldn't wanna spoil it. Just embrace yourself in this conclusion.
December 20, 2020
King Maker
This is the last instalment in Kalen and Baileys story. This is a fantastic series, with many twists that you won’t see coming. Although I thought the love twist between Bailey, Kalen and Turner may have dragged on a little, I still enjoyed this series. I really need my own Kalen😍
This is the last instalment in Kalen and Baileys story. This is a fantastic series, with many twists that you won’t see coming. Although I thought the love twist between Bailey, Kalen and Turner may have dragged on a little, I still enjoyed this series. I really need my own Kalen😍
January 20, 2020
Great ending
I love how this author makes me swoon every time. Kalen and Bailey are hot with their chemistry. The sparks are off the charts. I never expected that many surprises in this last book. This is one series that blew me away.
I love how this author makes me swoon every time. Kalen and Bailey are hot with their chemistry. The sparks are off the charts. I never expected that many surprises in this last book. This is one series that blew me away.
April 5, 2021
3+
Chyba najlepsza część tej serii. ALe dobrze, że to już koniec :D
Chyba najlepsza część tej serii. ALe dobrze, że to już koniec :D
January 19, 2020
Worth waiting for. . Great read!!
A great read worth the wait. Loved this story from beginning to end all three books are keepers. This one made me laugh and cry and still smiling.
A great read worth the wait. Loved this story from beginning to end all three books are keepers. This one made me laugh and cry and still smiling.
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May 17, 2020DNF @ 25%
I just cant with the love triangle and I'm now at the point where I cant stand Bailey and I want all of the men interested in her to wake up and get rid.
Sooo I quit.
I just cant with the love triangle and I'm now at the point where I cant stand Bailey and I want all of the men interested in her to wake up and get rid.
Sooo I quit.
January 19, 2020
This is a MUST READ trilogy that has to be read in order. This final book had me on the edge of my seat more than the others. Every time I thought I knew what/who - bam - Terri throws another twist and has me going crazy. I loved every single bit. It’s a beautiful love story full of surprises with characters that now have a special place in my heart. Kalen and Bailey have amazing chemistry that had me praying for them every step along the way. I’m so excited for Lizzie’s story next. Terri surprised me again with who her story is with. I would love stories for Bailey’s sisters and her ex Turner because I love them all and can’t get enough!!! Fingers crossed for that! I will never miss a book by Terri, she has a way with words that gives me the best emotional ride with all the feels every single time.
January 20, 2020
Bailey and Kalen finally got their HEA but damn it wasn’t an easy road. My goodness the twists and turns that they had to endure would have you asking yourself now what is next?!?!?! Their love story was epic and full of lots of emotions and characters that were just trying to make things difficult. They didn’t know who to trust and who was for them or not. It was so much to these two. Bailey at times it felt like a love triangle. Some times I wanted her to choose Turner but then the great lengths that Kalen went for her I was Team Kalen. These two bickered up until their epilogue and it was still entertaining and beautiful. Some of the characters weren’t what I expected and I was wrong about some of them. Great trilogy!!!
January 18, 2020
4.5
Great conclusion to a sizzling series!! Loved getting more of Kalen and Bailey! Loved watching the push and pull between them. I enjoyed that the story didn’t happen so quickly but took time to get where it did at the end. I was glad to see the characters grow and change over time especially Bailey. I wasn’t sure how things would go but I enjoyed the ride. Lots of twists and turns going on and at times I got confused and lost but I kept on reading. Answers to questions I had but then at times I felt some went unanswered. I’m not sure if it’s meant to be that way or if it’s leading to new books. Read this trilogy now!
Great conclusion to a sizzling series!! Loved getting more of Kalen and Bailey! Loved watching the push and pull between them. I enjoyed that the story didn’t happen so quickly but took time to get where it did at the end. I was glad to see the characters grow and change over time especially Bailey. I wasn’t sure how things would go but I enjoyed the ride. Lots of twists and turns going on and at times I got confused and lost but I kept on reading. Answers to questions I had but then at times I felt some went unanswered. I’m not sure if it’s meant to be that way or if it’s leading to new books. Read this trilogy now!
January 19, 2020
Terri E. Laine did it again! This book went above and beyond all my expectations! My emotions were on a roller coaster, I would go from laughing to crying with the turn of a page. I was worried before I started who Bailey was going to decide to be with because I love both Turner and Kalen. I’m happy the way it worked out and it was for the best! I can’t wait for the next book in the series of All the King’s Sons to be released!
January 20, 2020
King Maker
Book 3 King Maker
Terri E Laine
5 Stars
Oh my stars!! What a terrific, wonderful, amazing, captivating, and very emotional roller coaster!! It is a very enjoyable love story!
“It isn’t. Father’s pissed, but he’s the King Maker and wants you here.”
"This woman got me, had me. She held my heart and could utterly destroy me. Still, I trusted her unreservedly."
This is not a standalone. Have to read the series in order! I absolutely love it in every way!
Book 3 King Maker
Terri E Laine
5 Stars
Oh my stars!! What a terrific, wonderful, amazing, captivating, and very emotional roller coaster!! It is a very enjoyable love story!
“It isn’t. Father’s pissed, but he’s the King Maker and wants you here.”
"This woman got me, had me. She held my heart and could utterly destroy me. Still, I trusted her unreservedly."
This is not a standalone. Have to read the series in order! I absolutely love it in every way!
August 28, 2021
The conclusion to this story was so good!
After the cliff hanger at the end of Queen of Men we get Kalen & Bailey's HEA and it was perfect 😍
The Scottish banter also had me laughing so much while reading the story! I love everything Terri writes and this trilogy was no exception, do yourself a favor and dive in!
After the cliff hanger at the end of Queen of Men we get Kalen & Bailey's HEA and it was perfect 😍
The Scottish banter also had me laughing so much while reading the story! I love everything Terri writes and this trilogy was no exception, do yourself a favor and dive in!
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January 7, 2020So excited to read the 3rd book! Books 1 & 2 were such great reads and had me hooked wanting more. ❤
January 20, 2020
Bailey is in danger and Kalen is trying to save her but will he get her in time? How will it change how they feel about each other? Two men want Bailey but who will she choose?
March 26, 2020
4.5 stars!
I started reading this book as soon as I had finished the second book! The last book was left at quite an ending, so I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next! After reading this book, I can say that this book is probably my favourite book of the trilogy! The plot kept me wanting to read on and find out what was going to happen next! It only took me a few sittings to read as well! The suspense element of the plot was also a bigger part of the plot and it was all wrapped up and added a lot to the plot! It allowed for a bit of action as well! I loved that the suspense played a bigger in this book! The love triangle also went in a different direction to what I was expecting, but the main female character ended up with who I wanted her to, so overall I was happy lol! There were quite a few seriously hot scenes in the plot as well! The characters were again amazing and made this book even better! Bailey was again the main female character, and I was sort of in two minds about her in this book, specifically when it came to the love triangle aspect! I felt like she relied on one guy more than the other and I wanted it to go the other way lol! Bailey did redeem herself for me though! She also went through a lot of changes in this book and she had a big surprise along the way! Kalen was again the main male character and love interest of Bailey! I loved Kalen in this book! All he wanted was to find Bailey and keep her safe! I felt like Kalen did a lot for Bailey, even though he wasn't sure if Bailey would pick him and he always tried to put her first! Turner was the other love interest of Bailey! I got to know Turner a bit more in this book and it was easy to see that he had deep feelings for Bailey and wanted to be with her! This book was written from both Bailey and Kalen's point of views, which I was expecting because the other books were written from dual point of view! I would say that this book was split down the middle when it came to the point of views, which was different to the other books that were mainly written from Bailey's point of view! I really enjoyed having more of Kalen's point of view because I felt like the two characters feelings were disjointed and things had changed between them, so it made sense to be written from both of their point of views! It allowed for more things to happen in the plot as well! I'm really sad that this book is the final book in this trilogy! I might have had a few issues with it, but the series did get better and I ended up loving this book a lot! Everything was wrapped up as well and all the questions raised were answered! The ending was left at the perfect place as well! This was also my first trilogy/series from this author and I'm looking forward to checking out her other books and giving them a read! The cover for this book is also absolutely perfect for it! It's stunning and would definitely draw me to the book! I love how well it suits the other covers in the series and the cover models are the perfect Bailey and Kalen!
I started reading this book as soon as I had finished the second book! The last book was left at quite an ending, so I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next! After reading this book, I can say that this book is probably my favourite book of the trilogy! The plot kept me wanting to read on and find out what was going to happen next! It only took me a few sittings to read as well! The suspense element of the plot was also a bigger part of the plot and it was all wrapped up and added a lot to the plot! It allowed for a bit of action as well! I loved that the suspense played a bigger in this book! The love triangle also went in a different direction to what I was expecting, but the main female character ended up with who I wanted her to, so overall I was happy lol! There were quite a few seriously hot scenes in the plot as well! The characters were again amazing and made this book even better! Bailey was again the main female character, and I was sort of in two minds about her in this book, specifically when it came to the love triangle aspect! I felt like she relied on one guy more than the other and I wanted it to go the other way lol! Bailey did redeem herself for me though! She also went through a lot of changes in this book and she had a big surprise along the way! Kalen was again the main male character and love interest of Bailey! I loved Kalen in this book! All he wanted was to find Bailey and keep her safe! I felt like Kalen did a lot for Bailey, even though he wasn't sure if Bailey would pick him and he always tried to put her first! Turner was the other love interest of Bailey! I got to know Turner a bit more in this book and it was easy to see that he had deep feelings for Bailey and wanted to be with her! This book was written from both Bailey and Kalen's point of views, which I was expecting because the other books were written from dual point of view! I would say that this book was split down the middle when it came to the point of views, which was different to the other books that were mainly written from Bailey's point of view! I really enjoyed having more of Kalen's point of view because I felt like the two characters feelings were disjointed and things had changed between them, so it made sense to be written from both of their point of views! It allowed for more things to happen in the plot as well! I'm really sad that this book is the final book in this trilogy! I might have had a few issues with it, but the series did get better and I ended up loving this book a lot! Everything was wrapped up as well and all the questions raised were answered! The ending was left at the perfect place as well! This was also my first trilogy/series from this author and I'm looking forward to checking out her other books and giving them a read! The cover for this book is also absolutely perfect for it! It's stunning and would definitely draw me to the book! I love how well it suits the other covers in the series and the cover models are the perfect Bailey and Kalen!
March 27, 2021
Trzecia część świetnej serii „King maker” właśnie dobiegła końca. W pierwszej był praktycznie sam seks, w drugiej zrobiło się bardzo spokojnie, a w trzeciej… No właśnie! Trzecia jest idealnym podsumowaniem całości. Autorka pięknie wszystko zakończyła, ale powiem Wam, że wręcz czuje żal, że to już koniec.
Bailey zniknęła. Rozpoczyna się wyścig z czasem. Kalen jest w stanie ruszyć niebo i ziemie by ją odnaleźć, w końcu za pieniądze można wszystko, a na ich brak nie może narzekać. Ale gdy ją odnajdzie, czy dalej będzie chciał z nią być? Czy dziewczyna wybierze jego, a nie Turnera, przy którym czuje się bezpiecznie?
King Maker jest zdecydowanie najlepszą częścią spośród wszystkich trzech. Autorka tak umiejętnie poprowadziła wszystkie wydarzenia, że od samego początku od tej historii nie da się oderwać, a na usta co chwile wciskają się soczyste przekleństwa, skierowane raz do jednego faceta, a raz do drugiego. Gdy w pewnym momencie myślałam, że wszystko będzie już ok, znowu autorka robiła psikusa, przez którego moja głowa zaczynała parować. Nie pamiętam kiedy ostatnio tak zbluzgałam głównych bohaterów! Turner bez zmiennie irytował mnie swoim istnieniem. Tak jak w drugiej części wszędzie było go pełno, akurat w tych momentach, kiedy miałam nadzieje, że pojawi się Kalen. No dosłownie trzecie koło u wozu! Ale Kalen i Bailey też potrafili zagrać mi na emocjach – znacie to uczucie kiedy wyczekujecie na wielkie bum, a gdy już jest coraz bliżej to naraz musi się coś schrzanić? To tak właśnie się czułam parę razy podczas czytania :P najlepsze w tym jest to, że jest to zdecydowanie plusem tej książki! W końcu ile jest takich pozycji, które w jednym momencie chcecie przytulić, a w drugim macie ochotę wyrzucić je przez okno?
Nie zabrakło też momentów, które przyspieszyły bicie serca i to nie tylko przez akcje ze zniknięciem głównej bohaterki, ale przez te gorące sceny, których właśnie zabrakło mi w drugiej części :P choćby akcja u pana prezesa w pracy! Bardzo niegrzeczne zachowanie – bardzo :P wręcz karygodne ;)
Myślę, że ta trylogia nie przypadnie do gustu każdemu. Ja podeszłam do niej totalnie na luzie i mnie pochłonęła. Wiem, że jest sporo osób, które uważają te książki, za mega słabe. Ale ja uważam, że każdy powinien wyrobić sobie własne zdanie na ich temat. Jednemu – tak jak mnie – bardzo się spodobają, a inny będzie uważał je za stratę czasu. Więc jeśli szukacie ambitnych książek to może czas pomyśleć o literaturze pięknej ;) bo te książki na pewno do niej nie należą ;) ale ja je oczywiście polecam! Lekkie, niewymagające i idealne na wieczór!
Bailey zniknęła. Rozpoczyna się wyścig z czasem. Kalen jest w stanie ruszyć niebo i ziemie by ją odnaleźć, w końcu za pieniądze można wszystko, a na ich brak nie może narzekać. Ale gdy ją odnajdzie, czy dalej będzie chciał z nią być? Czy dziewczyna wybierze jego, a nie Turnera, przy którym czuje się bezpiecznie?
King Maker jest zdecydowanie najlepszą częścią spośród wszystkich trzech. Autorka tak umiejętnie poprowadziła wszystkie wydarzenia, że od samego początku od tej historii nie da się oderwać, a na usta co chwile wciskają się soczyste przekleństwa, skierowane raz do jednego faceta, a raz do drugiego. Gdy w pewnym momencie myślałam, że wszystko będzie już ok, znowu autorka robiła psikusa, przez którego moja głowa zaczynała parować. Nie pamiętam kiedy ostatnio tak zbluzgałam głównych bohaterów! Turner bez zmiennie irytował mnie swoim istnieniem. Tak jak w drugiej części wszędzie było go pełno, akurat w tych momentach, kiedy miałam nadzieje, że pojawi się Kalen. No dosłownie trzecie koło u wozu! Ale Kalen i Bailey też potrafili zagrać mi na emocjach – znacie to uczucie kiedy wyczekujecie na wielkie bum, a gdy już jest coraz bliżej to naraz musi się coś schrzanić? To tak właśnie się czułam parę razy podczas czytania :P najlepsze w tym jest to, że jest to zdecydowanie plusem tej książki! W końcu ile jest takich pozycji, które w jednym momencie chcecie przytulić, a w drugim macie ochotę wyrzucić je przez okno?
Nie zabrakło też momentów, które przyspieszyły bicie serca i to nie tylko przez akcje ze zniknięciem głównej bohaterki, ale przez te gorące sceny, których właśnie zabrakło mi w drugiej części :P choćby akcja u pana prezesa w pracy! Bardzo niegrzeczne zachowanie – bardzo :P wręcz karygodne ;)
Myślę, że ta trylogia nie przypadnie do gustu każdemu. Ja podeszłam do niej totalnie na luzie i mnie pochłonęła. Wiem, że jest sporo osób, które uważają te książki, za mega słabe. Ale ja uważam, że każdy powinien wyrobić sobie własne zdanie na ich temat. Jednemu – tak jak mnie – bardzo się spodobają, a inny będzie uważał je za stratę czasu. Więc jeśli szukacie ambitnych książek to może czas pomyśleć o literaturze pięknej ;) bo te książki na pewno do niej nie należą ;) ale ja je oczywiście polecam! Lekkie, niewymagające i idealne na wieczór!
March 13, 2021
This trilogy is absolutely frustrating. I am currently at 29% and I am really trying to push myself to finish it because I’m already 2 books deep. But I am struggling as it can barely hold any interest to me. I’m at a point where I just want to finish it and get it over with simultaneously.
Where to start? The first book was fairly interesting. Book 2 was completely unnecessary and dragged out. It was like the author really wanted to have a trilogy so badly that she needed to come up with a second book. We spent far too much time in Bailey’s community that I felt this could have been covered at either the end of book 1 or beginning of book 3.
Let’s talk about the protagonist! Bailey starts off in book 1 as naive but likeable. You understand her poor choices in men, and her sometimes strange mannerisms towards men especially Kalen. Book 2 she’s a little annoying but you understand because she is torn between two men. By book 3 she becomes unbearable, and frustrating. She literally strings two men along to the point you’re actually hoping they both come to their senses and realize she isn’t worth it. Now mind you, I’m only at 29%. You watch as she pushes away the man she’s attracted to and then strings along and uses the other guy she technically wants to friend-zone.
Honestly I’d rather just leave her behind and follow Kalen’s story to finding someone who he actually deserves.
All I can say is, I can’t wait to get this book done and over with so I can move on to something else that’ll hold my interest.
Where to start? The first book was fairly interesting. Book 2 was completely unnecessary and dragged out. It was like the author really wanted to have a trilogy so badly that she needed to come up with a second book. We spent far too much time in Bailey’s community that I felt this could have been covered at either the end of book 1 or beginning of book 3.
Let’s talk about the protagonist! Bailey starts off in book 1 as naive but likeable. You understand her poor choices in men, and her sometimes strange mannerisms towards men especially Kalen. Book 2 she’s a little annoying but you understand because she is torn between two men. By book 3 she becomes unbearable, and frustrating. She literally strings two men along to the point you’re actually hoping they both come to their senses and realize she isn’t worth it. Now mind you, I’m only at 29%. You watch as she pushes away the man she’s attracted to and then strings along and uses the other guy she technically wants to friend-zone.
Honestly I’d rather just leave her behind and follow Kalen’s story to finding someone who he actually deserves.
All I can say is, I can’t wait to get this book done and over with so I can move on to something else that’ll hold my interest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2025
1/5 ⭐️
"King Maker. King Maker #3" – Terri E. Laine
Bailey zaginęła i nikt nie wie, gdzie jest.
Zdecydowanie z tej trylogii najlepszy był pierwszy tom, a i tak był mierny.
Jeśli myśleliście, że w drugim tomie było namieszane to tutaj... jest jeszcze gorzej.
Co chwilę Bailey chce jednego, później jednak tego drugiego.
Kłócą się, schodzą i cały czas tak w kółko.
Ich wątek miłosny tak naprawdę nie istnieje. Chłop, jak jej wyznaje miłość, to zamiast powiedzieć „kocham cię”, mówi, że przecież rżnie tylko ją.
W każdym jego dłuższym wyznaniu sugeruje, jakby była tylko do łóżka.
No po prostu romantyk jakich mało.
I OCZYWIŚCIE CIĄGLE KTOŚ JĄ NAPADA.
Przysięgam, czytając to, miałam wrażenie, że autorka nie ma pomysłu na dalszą fabułę i pcha wszystko na siłę.
Historia, jak w pierwszym i drugim tomie, przewidywalna jakby to sam czytelnik ją pisał.
Sceny erotyczne to też dno... bohaterka dochodzi milion razy w trakcie jednego stosunku.
Mam wrażenie, że na rynku wydawniczym nie ma erotyku z fajnie i dobrze opisanymi scenami.
Jeśli znacie taki, to napiszcie w komentarzu chętnie przeczytam.
Żałuję straconego czasu na tę książkę, ale przynajmniej było śmiesznie, tak jak przy wcześniejszych tomach.
Czy polecam?
Na odmóżdżenie – tak.
Na serio – definitywnie nie.
zapraszam na instagrama po wiecej:
The_spirit_books
"King Maker. King Maker #3" – Terri E. Laine
Bailey zaginęła i nikt nie wie, gdzie jest.
Zdecydowanie z tej trylogii najlepszy był pierwszy tom, a i tak był mierny.
Jeśli myśleliście, że w drugim tomie było namieszane to tutaj... jest jeszcze gorzej.
Co chwilę Bailey chce jednego, później jednak tego drugiego.
Kłócą się, schodzą i cały czas tak w kółko.
Ich wątek miłosny tak naprawdę nie istnieje. Chłop, jak jej wyznaje miłość, to zamiast powiedzieć „kocham cię”, mówi, że przecież rżnie tylko ją.
W każdym jego dłuższym wyznaniu sugeruje, jakby była tylko do łóżka.
No po prostu romantyk jakich mało.
I OCZYWIŚCIE CIĄGLE KTOŚ JĄ NAPADA.
Przysięgam, czytając to, miałam wrażenie, że autorka nie ma pomysłu na dalszą fabułę i pcha wszystko na siłę.
Historia, jak w pierwszym i drugim tomie, przewidywalna jakby to sam czytelnik ją pisał.
Sceny erotyczne to też dno... bohaterka dochodzi milion razy w trakcie jednego stosunku.
Mam wrażenie, że na rynku wydawniczym nie ma erotyku z fajnie i dobrze opisanymi scenami.
Jeśli znacie taki, to napiszcie w komentarzu chętnie przeczytam.
Żałuję straconego czasu na tę książkę, ale przynajmniej było śmiesznie, tak jak przy wcześniejszych tomach.
Czy polecam?
Na odmóżdżenie – tak.
Na serio – definitywnie nie.
zapraszam na instagrama po wiecej:
The_spirit_books
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