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Royal Falls Elite #2
Shattered Kingdom
Step into the deliciously dark and scandalous world of America’s most exclusive prep school and find out what wicked games the filthy rich students of Royal Falls Academy play behind closed doors…
Some people will do anything to keep their secrets buried…
All I want to do is move on and pretend the last few months never happened… but someone won’t let me.
Between unsolved murders and creepy secret societies, something dark and sinister is happening at Royal Falls Academy, and the shadowy people behind it will do anything to keep my mouth shut about it.
With liars and enemies everywhere I look, the suspect list is endless, and I’m running out of time.
Fast.
If I don’t unearth every dark secret in this school and expose the rot at its core… I’ll be the next one to die.
I’m not scared, though. I’ve got a good reason to stay and fight. Hunter.
He brought me into this wicked game in the first place, and now I’m going to win it.
I just have to hope that I won’t lose his heart along the way…
Shattered Kingdom is a dark high school bully romance with content that some readers may find disturbing or offensive. It is the final book in the Royal Falls Elite series.
Some people will do anything to keep their secrets buried…
All I want to do is move on and pretend the last few months never happened… but someone won’t let me.
Between unsolved murders and creepy secret societies, something dark and sinister is happening at Royal Falls Academy, and the shadowy people behind it will do anything to keep my mouth shut about it.
With liars and enemies everywhere I look, the suspect list is endless, and I’m running out of time.
Fast.
If I don’t unearth every dark secret in this school and expose the rot at its core… I’ll be the next one to die.
I’m not scared, though. I’ve got a good reason to stay and fight. Hunter.
He brought me into this wicked game in the first place, and now I’m going to win it.
I just have to hope that I won’t lose his heart along the way…
Shattered Kingdom is a dark high school bully romance with content that some readers may find disturbing or offensive. It is the final book in the Royal Falls Elite series.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2020
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Kristin Buoni
13 books95 followersKristin Buoni is the shared pen name of dark romance author Stella Hart and her romance-loving sister-in-law, K, who has always had a passion for writing and finally decided to give it a proper try.
S and K both love coming up with new ideas and gut-wrenching twists, so it was only a matter of time before they decided to team up and write books together! When they aren’t plotting, reading, or writing, they’re hanging out with their cats and bingeing their favorite TV shows.
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December 18, 2021
This one picks up from where the last one ended, mainly focusing on unraveling the actual crux of the plot, bit by bit.
Unlike its predecessor, 'Shattered Kingdom' was a rollercoaster with constant plot twists, managing to fool me thrice into believing that the evildoer was caught until we can FINALLY take a sigh of relief with Hunter.
Laney, thankfully, was a FL I adored! She never backed down and faced trouble head-on. She undergoes a significant character development wherein she realises that hiding from people just gave her a false sense of relief and did nothing to help her, so stand up she did. Laney took the matter in her own hands, almost single handedly turning the entire case. God knows where all those PI's of Connery family disappeared off to.
And, Hunter...all I have to say is that his sense of humour finally came through towards the end. Have hope, there's always light at the end of the tunnel lol.
• The duet is NA
• It's eerily similar to Rina Kent's Elite Kingdom series, hence the reason I had no trouble finishing it *chef's kiss
If you're an absolute sucker for Aiden King and Levi like me, then this will have no trouble fitting into your bookshelf.
• Call me greedy but I wanted a sweeter epilogue.
July 30, 2020
What a conclusion To Laneys and Hunters story. I really do enjoy a dark and twisted bully romance. This story was full of suspense, sizzling chemistry and it left me on the edge of my seat!!
This was more than just a who done it scenario, this was about secret societies, bringing down powerful men and at the centre of all the chaos was a love story! I loved Laney and Hunter and I'm so glad they got their HEA. I can't believe who was responsible for it all....I did not see that coming at all....brilliant!! Highly recommend this author and story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was more than just a who done it scenario, this was about secret societies, bringing down powerful men and at the centre of all the chaos was a love story! I loved Laney and Hunter and I'm so glad they got their HEA. I can't believe who was responsible for it all....I did not see that coming at all....brilliant!! Highly recommend this author and story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 12, 2020
The Book 1 ended with a piece of Laney's humiliating secret being exposed and she suspected the innocent who though caused her alot of trouble by hurting her and bullying her in past. I had two suspects who could have done that. But I was wrong when the actually suspect of the incident was revealed with a disgusting truth. Also, I was wrong with my previous review in this series. Especially the Prequel, yeah I said it had the vibes of Dark Dynasty and worried whether the other story would also be same. But no, the book 1 and book 2 were completely differently in all aspects.
Whether it is Stella Hart or with her SIL as Kristine Brown, I like how the author(s) through insights on how a girl can be exploited. At last, the give the moral that"a girl should only trust herself than anyone else".
I was eagerly when I will get the advanced review copy in my hands, when it did, I snatched and read it immediately without any late. I just loved the series
Whether it is Stella Hart or with her SIL as Kristine Brown, I like how the author(s) through insights on how a girl can be exploited. At last, the give the moral that"a girl should only trust herself than anyone else".
I was eagerly when I will get the advanced review copy in my hands, when it did, I snatched and read it immediately without any late. I just loved the series
August 10, 2020
More like a mystery than a romance
I didn't enjoy the direction this book took. There were too many things happening at once. There was a murder to solve and a sex trafficking ring to bring down. These things took away the spotlight away from.the romance.
Also, long and tedious conversations at every turn. So, my biggest question is what was the point of the Princes, if they hardly ever got mentioned. I mean these guys added nothing to the story and I was actually excited when they were all mentioned in book 1. However, nothing happened with any of them. I wouldn't even call them Hunter's friends as they were never around.
I do have to say I finished the book because I wanted to find out who murdered Lindsay, although that didn't come as a total shocker it did add another spin to the story. Finally, though Hunter and Laney got their HEA.
I didn't enjoy the direction this book took. There were too many things happening at once. There was a murder to solve and a sex trafficking ring to bring down. These things took away the spotlight away from.the romance.
Also, long and tedious conversations at every turn. So, my biggest question is what was the point of the Princes, if they hardly ever got mentioned. I mean these guys added nothing to the story and I was actually excited when they were all mentioned in book 1. However, nothing happened with any of them. I wouldn't even call them Hunter's friends as they were never around.
I do have to say I finished the book because I wanted to find out who murdered Lindsay, although that didn't come as a total shocker it did add another spin to the story. Finally, though Hunter and Laney got their HEA.
August 3, 2020
Well im officially knocked out by the last book in this duet. Just when i thought book 1 couldnt be topped the next one comes along and completely nails it for me. I had my mind set on one of the bad guys right from the beginning of this book only to be completely blindsided that it was someone i hadnt even contemplated it being. I absolutely loved that it did. This last book had it all weird societies, attempted murder and so many plot twists it made my head spin trying to keep up with it. It was so good and an absolutely brilliant read
August 6, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
Some people will do anything to keep their secrets buried....
All I want to do is move on and pretend the last few months never happened....but someone won't let me. Between unsolved murders and creepy secret societies, something dark and sinister is happening at Royal Falls Academy, and the shadowy people behind it will do anything to keep my mouth shut about it. With liars and enemies everywhere I look, the suspect list is endless, and I am running out of time. Fast. If I don't unearth every dark secret in this school and expose the rot at its core...I'll be the next one to die. I'm not scared, though. I've got a good reason to stay and fight. Hunter. He brought me into this wicked game in the first place, and now I'm going to win it. I just have to hope that I won't lose his heart along the way.
Shattered Kingdom is the second book in the Royal Falls Elite Series from Kristin Buoni. You need to read Twisted Elite because this is the conclusion of Laney and Hunter's story. Keep in mind this is a dark high school bully romance and may contain some trigger from some or others might find some of the subject matter to be offensive or disturbing.
This book is so so good that I couldn't put it down. This is the pay off where we get all the secrets and twist and turns to figure out all the questions everyone might have had after Twisted Elite. This book will have you on the edge of your seat too. However what makes this so amazing is the love story twisted up in all the suspense and twists and turns. I don't want to give away any of this story but I will say that never ever in a million years will you figure out who is behind it all. I know that I didn't see it coming and you could have knocked me over with a feather. If you love dark bully romances then the Royal Falls Elite Series is one you do not want to miss.
Some people will do anything to keep their secrets buried....
All I want to do is move on and pretend the last few months never happened....but someone won't let me. Between unsolved murders and creepy secret societies, something dark and sinister is happening at Royal Falls Academy, and the shadowy people behind it will do anything to keep my mouth shut about it. With liars and enemies everywhere I look, the suspect list is endless, and I am running out of time. Fast. If I don't unearth every dark secret in this school and expose the rot at its core...I'll be the next one to die. I'm not scared, though. I've got a good reason to stay and fight. Hunter. He brought me into this wicked game in the first place, and now I'm going to win it. I just have to hope that I won't lose his heart along the way.
Shattered Kingdom is the second book in the Royal Falls Elite Series from Kristin Buoni. You need to read Twisted Elite because this is the conclusion of Laney and Hunter's story. Keep in mind this is a dark high school bully romance and may contain some trigger from some or others might find some of the subject matter to be offensive or disturbing.
This book is so so good that I couldn't put it down. This is the pay off where we get all the secrets and twist and turns to figure out all the questions everyone might have had after Twisted Elite. This book will have you on the edge of your seat too. However what makes this so amazing is the love story twisted up in all the suspense and twists and turns. I don't want to give away any of this story but I will say that never ever in a million years will you figure out who is behind it all. I know that I didn't see it coming and you could have knocked me over with a feather. If you love dark bully romances then the Royal Falls Elite Series is one you do not want to miss.
August 4, 2020
This book was good; however, there was way too much focus on the mystery, and not enough attention given to Hunter and Laney's love story. With that being said, the book was very well written, but I thought I was signing up to read a romance novel, not a suspense/murder mystery. It was just kind of disappointing, because I had been looking so forward to the final book in the series. I would recommend the series to those of you that like a good mystery, as long as you're aware there's not much romance in this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2020
Excellent conclusion to Hunter and Laney's story.
This is book two in the Royal Falls Elite duet, so please be sure to read the prequel and book one before reading this book. Things with Hunter and Laney are a little bit complicated and confusing right now. Laney doesn't know who to trust after what happened at a school assembly with a certain video that should've never been made public. With everything going on with the Medusa society and the supposed suicide of Hunter's sister Lindsey, these two have a lot on their plates. This is an excellent dark bully romance duet and I highly recommend it!
This is book two in the Royal Falls Elite duet, so please be sure to read the prequel and book one before reading this book. Things with Hunter and Laney are a little bit complicated and confusing right now. Laney doesn't know who to trust after what happened at a school assembly with a certain video that should've never been made public. With everything going on with the Medusa society and the supposed suicide of Hunter's sister Lindsey, these two have a lot on their plates. This is an excellent dark bully romance duet and I highly recommend it!
November 12, 2023
Another great read from Kristin. This duet was really addicting. It had me hooked instantly and it kept me constantly trying to figure out who did it and who was behind everything. I had initially suspected a few people, but the more I read the more I questioned everything. But I never would’ve guessed how it played it. There were a few moments I was so frustrated I wanted to throw my phone, and scream at Laney for being so trusting- especially with Trina and the Medusa girls. I also wanted to shake sense into her, for all the bullying and mean things Hunter put her through, she always had hearts in her eyes for him and fell so easily.
August 4, 2020
Laney and Hunter were now on opposite sides since the episode with the movie of her. He protested he didn't do it and she decided then to be part of the Medusa Society, however the induction was short lived when Laney refused and ran away. Lets just say Laney had to watch her back. Then Hunter and Laney got back together to figure out the sex trafficking and Lindsay's death. Lets just say in the end Laney and Hunter had the HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 5, 2020
Kristin Buoni and Stella Hart have done a terrific job with this series. The twists and turns, the drama and angst, the lies and secrets, along with the secret societies all pooled together and surrounded a giant mystery with sucked me in and pulled me through the entire book. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the storyline, and even though Hunter and Laney get their happily ever after, I wish there would've been a little more romance once the mystery was solved. Otherwise, it's great.
August 6, 2020
Book 2 is way better than Book 1 *spoilers*
The mystery is fun! I really enjoyed that part of it. If it wasn’t for the ridiculous way the female main character “overlooked” her tasing/kidnapping/torturing I would have loved this series. Alas, she’s too basic - he barely says oops I’m sorry, my bad, so she’s all “let’s have sex” after you did all that - UGH UGH UGH.
If not for an idiotic weak female main character, this would have been great fun.
The mystery is fun! I really enjoyed that part of it. If it wasn’t for the ridiculous way the female main character “overlooked” her tasing/kidnapping/torturing I would have loved this series. Alas, she’s too basic - he barely says oops I’m sorry, my bad, so she’s all “let’s have sex” after you did all that - UGH UGH UGH.
If not for an idiotic weak female main character, this would have been great fun.
August 6, 2020
I was a captive to this mesmerising story...
Oh my, twists & turns & unimaginable deviant darkness, this was compelling, I just knew there would be even more revelations with every page & chapter. Had huge admiration for the young hero & heroine & whilst I'm not usually a fan of high school bully stories, this was in a class of its' own. A seriously well written page turner. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
Oh my, twists & turns & unimaginable deviant darkness, this was compelling, I just knew there would be even more revelations with every page & chapter. Had huge admiration for the young hero & heroine & whilst I'm not usually a fan of high school bully stories, this was in a class of its' own. A seriously well written page turner. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
August 3, 2020
Surprise Ending
This story has all sorts of twists and turns. Some you see coming and some you don’t, including the one at the end. There is mystery, intrigue, bullying, friendship, and love. Definitely worth purchasing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story has all sorts of twists and turns. Some you see coming and some you don’t, including the one at the end. There is mystery, intrigue, bullying, friendship, and love. Definitely worth purchasing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2020
This is an amazing conclusion to the Royal Falls story. I really loved the twists and turns the authors took you on. I couldn't figure out the ending until the very end! There were times when I thought Hunter and Laney were ridiculously naive, but then I had to remind myself how young they were. Brilliant book!
January 29, 2021
Ok read
I feel conflicted about the book. I disliked the book, but I did not love it. I read both books. The two books are about Laney and Hunter's story. The storyline starts well, but then it becomes a little unbelievable. The story contains a murder, underage sex trafficking,
and a teen rape victim.
I feel conflicted about the book. I disliked the book, but I did not love it. I read both books. The two books are about Laney and Hunter's story. The storyline starts well, but then it becomes a little unbelievable. The story contains a murder, underage sex trafficking,
and a teen rape victim.
August 5, 2020
There was so much going in this final book, so many twists and turns, I thought I knew the ending but I was wrong! Great storyline and characters, really enjoyed this book 😁
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2020
Crazy conclusion
Wow. This one took you for a wild ride. So twists and unexpected betrayals you did not even suspect to see coming. Just when you think it's over, there is more truth to uncover. Great read
Wow. This one took you for a wild ride. So twists and unexpected betrayals you did not even suspect to see coming. Just when you think it's over, there is more truth to uncover. Great read
September 17, 2020
😳
This book series was crazy! For real. I can't believe it. It was really good though so I won't be telling anything about it. It's definitely dark, mystery, murder. I would recommend if your into that sort of thing .
This book series was crazy! For real. I can't believe it. It was really good though so I won't be telling anything about it. It's definitely dark, mystery, murder. I would recommend if your into that sort of thing .
January 2, 2021
Well I was sooo wrong😅😂 BUT amazing book and amazing ending!!!
This kept me on my toes at all times and I was so sure I knew who the culprit was!! Damn😅
Seriously recommend this book series, didn't think it would be as good as it was as I've read similar storylines before but yeh pretty damn good!
This kept me on my toes at all times and I was so sure I knew who the culprit was!! Damn😅
Seriously recommend this book series, didn't think it would be as good as it was as I've read similar storylines before but yeh pretty damn good!
April 30, 2021
Ok book two was actually better than the first.
There was more story development, and I was pleasantly surprised with the little twist at the end. The author led you in one direction, and really took a left turn. I appreciated that LOL!
There was more story development, and I was pleasantly surprised with the little twist at the end. The author led you in one direction, and really took a left turn. I appreciated that LOL!
August 4, 2020
MUST READ
What a storyline so many twists and turns ...the baddies they all got what they deserved in the end well worth the read
What a storyline so many twists and turns ...the baddies they all got what they deserved in the end well worth the read
August 5, 2020
This was a great ending with so many twists and turns! The storyline was great and the characters chemistry was amazing.
August 24, 2020
Hunter & Laney's story continues. Am really liking this series. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
December 20, 2020
3 STARS
Unexpected twist tbh.
Unexpected twist tbh.
January 5, 2021
A good ending, it was more of a mystery book than a romance this go round but it was good and full of suspense! I enjoyed it and kinda wish there was more
January 10, 2021
This story was more of a Mystery Suspense rather than Romance. Hunter and Laney got their HEA.
February 8, 2021
‘I just remembered something that might be relevant’ or something along them lines is pretty much the whole dialogue but still a generally good book
August 11, 2021
That ending
Well I thought I know who did it right from the start but I was wrong! That got a bit ick!
Well I thought I know who did it right from the start but I was wrong! That got a bit ick!
November 20, 2021
Good book
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