James

Night of the Kings #1

by Shayne Ford

THE ULTIMATE BILLIONAIRE FINDS HIS MATCH.
He doesn't mind sharing with his best friends, but that gets quickly complicated when he meets her.

He is the man her mother has warned her about. Rich, powerful, ruthless, and he likes to share.
She is pampered, innocent, and fatally attracted to him.
When their worlds collide, no one will be the same.

Bigger than life, James Sexton has everything. Money, good looks, and absolute power. Men want to be like him. Women want to be with him.

Sheltered and idealistic, Rain Morgan stumbles upon him and his two best friends as the three young billionaires live like modern-day Kings in a wealthy town not far from Aspen, Colorado.

Surrounded by mystery and salacious stories, they ignite Rain and her best friend's imagination. Intrigued, the two women break into their secret mansion, setting a chain of events in motion.

What happens next takes everybody by surprise.

Expect a story filled with twists, revenge, fatal attraction, and some dark, delicious moments.

Author's notes:

The Night of the Kings's lead men have swoon-worthy stories that span 22 books.

Their stories respect a timeline, are interconnected, and should be read in order for the best reading experience.

Currently, the Night of the Kings Saga is comprised of five stories, each spanning several books.

JAMES' books (Books 1 to 3 and 12 to 13)

ALEXANDER'S books (Books 4 to 6)

EDWARD'S books ( Books 7 to 11)

TIAGO books (Book 14 to 18)

DAVID books (Book 19 to 22)

*Except for the conclusions of the stories, ALL BOOKS END IN A CLIFFHANGER.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Billionaire Romance, Contemporary Romance, Spicy, Amazon, Dark Romance

248 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 27, 2017

About the author

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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

THE HEART OF A VILLAIN (Code of Honor 1)
THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN (Code of Honor 2)

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. (WIL

Reviews

[Sentranced Jem · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 actually

This book was fast paced... an instant gratification type of book with a cliffhanger.
I like it..didn't love it actually but if you're in a mood for something 'light' then give this one a go.. it's short but keeps you satisfied. It has your 'typical' bad boy, an innocent girl, and a sister I hated from the core of my being.

[Coco.V]

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[Morgan Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, okay, so here we go.

First, just to let ya'll know --> I have received this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

So, Rain had me like:



Eve, had me at



Then Daria, was like



When at the same time, Lex was like



Then there was...Ed?



Then as all this shit is happening, the Lord gave us James









Do you see my dilemma? I've finished this book, now hours ago, and I still can't.

I.

Just.

Can't.

So, here's the gist of why this book has me like this:



When I get Arcs, or sign up for them, I'm expecting a good read. Sometimes, I'm let down, but when an author trusts me enough to throw their book in my lap, I just shake my head, and say, "You're crazy."

Why?

There is so much criticism!! I hate when an author almost steps on forbidden territory and then takes a COMPLETE 180 turn.

eh eh eh
city of bones

blah blah blah what?

I hate it in books. I hate when and author has me so pumped and then I turn the page, and it's like they should just stop and write, "LOL FUCK YOU."
So, most of my 1s are because of that reason, or for others which I won't bore you with. Now let's get to the nitty gritty.

SPOILER

i don't do spoilers, support the author and read the book for yourself, i'm not gonna tell you the climax, plot, and conclusion, so joke's on you sucka!

Sorry!

For real, here I go.
Talking about climaxes, well there were a...few steamy bits



JAMES, definitely lives up to the NA genre, and I applaud Ford for her connection. She even makes it a quick read, which in this case was awesome! She gets straight to the point, and like it says in her author description, she writes what she wants to read. So you don't get a Dianetics book thrown at you here!

Rain, probably wasn't my favorite character, but she did keep the story flowing. Eve was eh, and Daria, kept the drama alive. Although with all this three way of girls, Ford brought along the boy threesome!

Holy Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ.

Lex was so fucking hard to understand, Ed was a little awkward, but James he was a fucking masterpiece.



When starting I was on the fence with James, but by the time I got to the finish line, I was rooting for him more then Rain. Was this wrong of me....fuck yes. I do believe that Ford set Rain up to be the protagonist and James the antagonist. I mean when we read we should love and root for someone and scream and yell at another. I wasn't like this. I read a James POV steamy scene to my husband and proceeded to through my iPad at him, because I wanted that lust and control James has.

Why I didn't like Rain? She was just a little to whinny for my taste. She wanted him, then she didn't. Back and forth, back and forth. Most of the time, I was screaming at her to just shut the fuck up and hump the billionaire.

she listened to me too

So now I'm done talking about the messy bits, and on to the ending.

I DON'T SPOIL, SO DON'T EXPECT IT.

I wasn't expecting it. I was at 95% finished and I had to stop and just, just....well:



yeah, didn't go to well when I got to 100. I guess I was expecting more of a 'conclusion' then I realized that the series continues and I bought that shit.

so yep.

then you're probably asking--if you got this far--why I gave 4s. one word.

Rain.

I just, I couldn't handle it anymore. I wanted a really strong female, which I like in a lot of books, but Rain was just like, here, take it. <-- you'll understand when you read it. If Rain just gave a little more chase, then 5s all around the clock.

Finally, here's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!

steamy: 5s
naughty language: 5s
characters: 4s
fuckable guys: 99999999999999999999999999s
final rating: 4.999999999999s

there ya have it!
love you babes

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book seriously confused me. In the beginning, I thought the heroine was some country-bumpkin of a girl who lived in the middle of nowhere. But it turns out she's from some super-wealthy family that has tons of money? And then I thought the hero was some fancy-schmancy billionaire, but it turns out he's a biker?!? And why is there a sex club in this podunck little town, and why does our super-rich heroine, whose mother leaves her and her sister alone for days, not have enough independence to have a driver's license and her own car, and instead has to peddle her bike everywhere. And is she 18 or 19? C'mon, let's be consistent here. What the hell kind of story is this? And how stupid are James and his friends? I pictured the Three Amigos, not three hot and schmexy billionaires, with how they talk and act around each other. Ugh, stopped after not even 30 percent. Just could not lose any more brain cells to this story.

[Aly Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for sure!

This is a story about Rain and James.
Money has never been an issue for both of them I must say.
Only James has it all. He's the heir of his father's business. He's one of the kings of the dark castle. So young and powerful. It's easy to fall for him. He's following his father's steps and that includes to be totally closed to love.

Rain is taking a sabbatical year after high school. She's writing a book and is completely dependent of her parents She's trying to remedy that.
Despite being so young she realizes that her parents don't have the best marriage. That her sister is marrying out some douche only for the money and that she has nothing of her own.

When they met everything else stops. They emotions are well written in this book. It was insta-love but neither of them realized that because Rain never experienced nothing like that and James aversion to love.

They need to learn a lot of things.

I don't even want to write about how stupid James was at the end of this book!

Oh this book got me so hooked from the beginning!

Such an easy book to read.
I can't wait to read the other ones!

I totally recommend this!

*A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.*

[Ariella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down. James is the bad boy while Rain is innocent. FYI I hated to love James. Rain sister Daria is rude and awful to her. James and his friends Lex and Eddie run a adult club. Where married people have affairs. Rain and James were in all honest perfect for each other. Overall my favorite book and can't wait for the next part.

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only good thing I can say about this is that I absolutely believed the main character was only 18. I also would believe the author is only 18.

[Karen Denise Foster · Rating 3 out of 5]

**James (Night of the Kings #1) by Shayne Ford** is the first book in a 22-book series, and while I didn't absolutely love it, I definitely enjoyed it. If you're in the mood for a light, addictive romance that you can breeze through in one sitting, this is worth picking up. It's short, entertaining, and does a great job of setting the stage for what's to come.

The story has all the classic romance ingredients: the brooding bad boy, the innocent girl, plenty of family drama, and enough tension to keep the pages turning. The heat level is fairly low in this first installment, but it's obvious Ford is building toward something much steamier later in the series.

Rain wasn't my favorite heroine. She had her moments, but I found her incredibly frustrating. One minute she wanted James, the next she didn't. The constant back-and-forth became exhausting, and more than once I caught myself wanting to yell, "Just make up your mind already!" Instead of rooting for her, I often wished she'd stop overthinking everything and simply follow her heart.

Then there's Daria... I honestly couldn't stand her. She kept the drama alive, but I hated almost every scene she was in. Eve was just... there. She didn't leave much of an impression on me.

The guys, however, were a different story. Lex was mysterious to the point of being difficult to understand, and Ed came across as a little awkward and forward at the same time. But James? James completely stole the show. I started this book unsure how I felt about him, but by the end, I was rooting for him more than I was for Rain. Was that the author's intention? Probably not. It felt like Rain was supposed to be the protagonist and James the antagonist, yet James ended up being the character I was most invested in.

James has everything—wealth, power, and a future waiting for him as the heir to his father's empire. As one of the "Kings" of the Dark Castle, he's been raised to believe love is a weakness, making him emotionally guarded and difficult to reach. Despite all of that, it's incredibly easy to fall for him.

Rain, on the other hand, is taking a gap year after high school while trying to write a book and figure out who she wants to become. She's financially dependent on her parents and painfully aware that her family's picture-perfect life is anything but. Watching her realize her parents' marriage is unhappy and seeing her sister marry for money adds emotional depth to her journey.

When Rain and James meet, everything changes. Their attraction is immediate, and while it's definitely an insta-love romance, Ford makes their emotional connection believable. Rain has never experienced feelings like these before, and James has spent his entire life convincing himself that love isn't an option.

They both have a lot of growing up to do, and that's what makes me want to keep reading.

That ending, though... James made some incredibly frustrating decisions, and I wanted to shake him. Hopefully the next book delivers on the promise this one sets up because these characters have so much potential.

Overall, **James** is a solid start to the *Night of the Kings* series. It's dramatic, emotional, and full of familiar romance tropes. While Rain tested my patience more than once, James made the story worth reading. I didn't fall completely in love with this book, but I was invested enough to immediately want to see what happens next—and that's exactly what a first book in a long series should do.


3.75 stars

[SBee Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spellbindingly delicious storytelling...chomping at the bit to finish the rest of the series!

I received an Advance Reader Copy for James: Night Of The Kings Series Book 1 written by Shayne Ford and voluntarily reviewed this book. What a storyteller, and this is the first story I have read from this author. When I read the part about the Kings rolling in all mysteriously, cloaked in darkness, spied upon by Rain and her friend, I was totally drawn into the story from then on, and I could not put it down until I finished it.

The posse of Kings is lead by James Sexton, who is twenty-five and has never known anything beyond his privileged way of life. He is used to everything being handed to him and just has always gotten his way. He had learned at his father's knee that women are not to be trusted, and therefore, James neither wants nor needs any particular female in his life...until he sees Rain standing in front of him, so unique and special that even he can see through his own bulls**t walls. As Rain and James spend more time together, Rain blossoms, and as some of Kings' secrets slowly become revealed, Rain is forced to re-evaluate everything and everyone around her and make some hard choices. After all, James and his boys, Lex and Ed, are all just there for business and pleasure, so where does she really fit into all this, if at all? This story has a well-woven storyline, along with a well-defined cast of characters, and I am very much looking forward to more layers and secrets being revealed.

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.


I struggled at first to like this book. There are a bunch of grammatical mistakes that are sometimes hard to overlook; grammar can really make or break a story for me! At times the storyline seemed choppy, and the connection between the characters seemed like it came out of no where without really any detail or build-up. It almost seemed unrealistic (although let's be real, are any of these connections realistic? Lol!) However, I did find the premise of the book to be interesting & engaging, and as the book progressed I really started to become hooked! The book has a good balance of drama and spice. I am bummed that it ended on a cliffhanger, because now I have to decided if I will read the next one! :)

[Gabrielle Connor · Rating 1 out of 5]

honestly. maybe a 1 ⭐️.
this book had zero depth. but also no smut. so what did I even read?! LOL.
billionaire casino owner?! reads more like he’s a clubby playboy who shares with his two bestie + virgin rich girl who is taking a year off college to write a history book? BUT ALSO WE DIDN’T GET A SINGLE SHARE SCENE?!
Just stop.
this was terrible. absolutely not.

you know the biggest frustration. THE SMUT WAS NOT SMUTTING. why do you think I’m here?!

Goodbye.

(Sorry)

[Mandy Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me the feels! When I first started I struggled to put together what the book was about but that's because I didn't read the blurb. But the way Shayne writes is brilliant, I felt the tension between the characters. Very well written.

[Heather Schreiber · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just… poorly written. 😕

[Chelsea Ortiz-Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Headline: I read, “To be Continued.” My reaction, "What the F**k!!"
The first 3 words caused the immediate reaction of the next 3 words. I yelled it so loud, I made myself jump along with my husband and 2 cats. I received James: A Night of the Kings Novel by Shayne Ford for my honest and voluntary review.
I don’t know how and I don’t know why, but this has got to be the one of the hottest books I have ever read, and that is saying something. I love me some smut. I’m not sure if it was the content itself, or if it was the way Shayne Ford was able to write it. All I know is…Damn.
Rain and James took my mind on a freaking amazing ride. One that I was not ready to stop. The next book needs to come out, like, YESTERDAY! Love the book, hate the cliffhanger. It still gets a 5-star review from me though, no doubt about it.
I’m not sure what else to say. My mind is mush. I’m so…..I’m not even sure how to describe it.
Basically, I highly recommend this book. If you are like me and HATE cliffhangers, add it to your wish list or “to-be-read” list and wait for next book. I can already tell you, with Shayne Ford writing it, it will be worth it. Happy Reading!
Quick Note: Starting reading 9PM. Finished 1AM. I couldn't put it down. I couldn't even look away.

[Jennifer Dale · Rating 2 out of 5]

Personally this book didn’t do anything for me. Yes, it does end in a cliffy. Which I am intrigued to know what happens next but not intrigued enough to move forward.
Book 1-
*heroine and her best friend are 18 year olds girls that are virgins. They, well mostly the Best friend, talk about taking and wanting to do the next step. They are only getting older per them. The heroine is a little more reserved until she meets one of the Kings, aka James.
* the H/H meet. He is dangerous and she is innocent
*the heroine sister is horrible, a bully, etc
* the heroine finally goes the next step and that is basically the rest of the book-if not all.
Its a repetitive book with the sister being a bully and the heroine finding out her family isn’t so perfect after all.

It’s not a bad book, the writing was good. It was just a skimmer for me. And not something I’ll remember tomorrow

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I received this ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review** WARNING: This ends with the dreaded cliffhanger!! Shayne is a new author for me even though I do own her other books & I'm definitely intrigued. Really didn't know what to expect with this story but I'm glad I picked it up. Interesting dynamic between James, the 25 y/o billionaire that doesn't believe in love or commitment & Rain, the 19 y/o naive virgin. Awesome development of all characters & the interactions between them all, especially between James, Lex & Ed. Very interested in a little more background with them. Good story pacing, even with a cliffhanger. I love that Shayne has put time throughout the relationship & it's not insta-love. Makes it all the more realistic. Definitely cannot wait for part 2 of this story & the other respective stories for Lex & Ed! Would recommend :)

[Kitsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intriguing dark romance

This story intrigued me after Reading Rex and not having book 2 finished yet. I enjoyed this one and found it hard to put down. Addictive and urged to keep reading

[Patricia Koch · Rating 5 out of 5]

JAMES: A Billionaire Romance (NIGHT OF THE KING SERIES BOOK 1)

What awesome story about a guy who gets a young woman. She and her friend goes into his house called THE DARK HOUSE, that is when her adventures start to happen, she meets the man who owns the house. Sparks really fly between them, he doesn't believe in love and she does, her parents don't lo
know about her and the owner of the stripper club he owns. Please read this HOT STORY, I couldn't put it down it was absolutely delish in possible way

[Max · Rating 1 out of 5]

Remember that one time when you were a virgin riding your bike and you happened upon a gang of hot biker billionaires? And then rescued your sexy, mean-girl sister from their secret bar/sex club while wearing only your thread-bare tank top (and no bra, oopsie!)?

And then you broke into the hot-leader-billionaire guy's house with the hope that he might stick his *signature* all up in your V-card? I know! Me too! (Can you believe his home security was such a fail? He really should get that checked out.)

Now that we've shed some light on our shared, sordid pasts, sister readers, you will not be surprised to learn that I couldn't finish this book. It just hit much too close to home.

The final cherry on top of this sundae of ridiculousness was that there was ALSO way too much running away and wrist grabbing. I mean, come on guys, grow up and "use your words." Just because your bank account is jizzing all over the place doesn't mean you get to act like a toddler. Oh wait, I live in America and apparently it does. Sigh.

Personally, I like romance books to "make it all better," and by that I mean FAKE, but in a good and fun way. This head trip didn't feel fun at all. The characters were all so exhausting and selfish that I didn't even have the will to skip to the parts where they got it on, because the temper tantrum-having James didn't deserve a good or even average lay after all his grabbing and stomping around. What he needs is a time-out and some therapy.

For the hot-tortured-billionaire-bad-boy trope, I preferred Bared to You by Sylvia Day, and while those two characters have some seriously arrested development, they were at least interesting. (I DNF'd the second book in that series, beeteedubs, because there again, they was far too much running away and crying.)

[Rebecca Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rain Morgan think her life is going pretty good but she constantly has issues with her older sister Daria. One night she goes to Red's and meets a man out in the parking lot who intrigues her but she knows he could break her heart.

James Sexton owns Red's and a lot of other properties in town. He is known as a womanizer along with his best friends, Lex and Ed.

James guards his heart tightly and as Rain begins to break down his walls will he let her in or find a way to break her heart?

This was an interesting book about love and betrayal.

I really liked Rain with all of her innocence at the beginning and then almost a naive sense of what was going to happen with James. Rain truly fell in love with James but couldn't do what she needed to in order to keep him with her. At the same time she had to deal with her evil sister Daria who seemed to have some jealousy when it comes to Rain but it is unclear why.

I definitely had a lot of mixed feelings when it came to James as he had a hardened heart for sure and freally didn't want to let Rain get to close to him. Yet he didn't want to let her go either and it almost became a bit of a cat and mouse game between the two of them. James also had a cruel side that allowed Rain to get hurt even though he warned her that she would never "have" him.

I was super mad at James at the end of the book and I am really looking forward to the next book and seeing what Rain is able to make of herself.

[Monika · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Word - BINDING-STORY!

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

I started reading this book and actually speaking I am coming back to finally review this when actually I am done with the whole series that is all 3 books of James Story. Interesting story and great writing style Shayne!

This books has several elements to bind anyone to it like:

1) Innocence
2) Romance
3) Bad Billionaire boy with all pomp and show of wealth
4) Full on Hot Sex Gods ;P
5) Drama
6) Arrogance
7) Amazing hot Love scenes
8) Friendship

The Story is about this cute little innocent virgin - Rain who is totally oblivious of harshness of life. Innocent or not, she is super confident and stubborn, if she wants something then she heads for it to achieve it, no matter what. She falls for this Billionaire named James who is a super hot sex God and is a total jerk who gives no shit to relationships with women.

This amazing story goes along these lines and finally pushing Rain to understand that James might throw her away once he gets bored of her and she makes some decisions on that basis and James does too. Now what happens is in the book 2 XD

Definitely Recommend!

[Booklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

This must be hands down one of the best stories I have ever read. You can't put it down and for all the right reasons. James is the ultimate hot alpha male. To make things steamier his two best friends are on par with him. The mystery, the settings, the love story, and the life tale are well put together in a cinematic flow. The dialogue is tight and smart and funny. The villain in form of Rain's sister is perfectly drawn. It's rare when a book hits flawlessly every single point on a desirability list. There's a mystery story, a love story, a sexy story (with some of the steamiest and tasteful scenes I ever read) a natural flow and progression that kept me entertained and guessing. There are twists and turns that you can tell draw inspiration from the real life. They made me feel as if I followed the story of real people. The characters are developed and captivating, and the author manages to describe them and their actions in such a way you feel the story as if you're them. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but it's not gratuitous as many are. It delivers everything and some, and the whole point of the ending is to mark a shifting point in the story and make you want read more. I definitely would. Great job.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

James, a bad boy billionaire romance is the first of a series. It follows James, a local early 20's billionaire, 1 of 3 known as the Kings. James has inherited his fortune from his father, who died a few years ago. He is cynical about love and relationships after his mother walked out for a younger man when James was just a child. From there he's been exposed to escorts, and lived in a world where he sees men regularly cheat in their wives. Then there's Rain, an 18 year old virgin who to a certain extent idolises the idea of love. She hadn't given her virginity away, not because it is necessarily precious but because she hasn't found anyone she'd like to sleep with. She doesn't just want a sweet college guy, she wants someone to take charge, be slightly dangerous...so she offers herself to James. Then we follow the 2 of them, theirs chemistry, but James doesn't want the hassle and attachment of sleeping with a virgin. The 2 ultimately come together but can they give each other what they need, can Rain stand up to her parents,and how will ultimately hurt the other.
Really enjoyable easy read, looking forward to the next in the series already.

[Heather Bingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

James, a bad boy billionaire romance is the first of a series. It follows James, a local early 20's billionaire, 1 of 3 known as the Kings. James has inherited his fortune from his father, who died a few years ago. He is cynical about love and relationships after his mother walked out for a younger man when James was just a child. From there he's been exposed to escorts, and lived in a world where he sees men regularly cheat in their wives. Then there's Rain, an 18 year old virgin who to a certain extent idolises the idea of love. She hadn't given her virginity away, not because it is necessarily precious but because she hasn't found anyone she'd like to sleep with. She doesn't just want a sweet college guy, she wants someone to take charge, be slightly dangerous...so she offers herself to James. Then we follow the 2 of them, theirs chemistry, but James doesn't want the hassle and attachment of sleeping with a virgin. The 2 ultimately come together but can they give each other what they need, can Rain stand up to her parents,and how will ultimately hurt the other.
Really enjoyable easy read, looking forward to the next in the series already.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Rain and her best friend Eve decide to try to catch a glimpse of The Kings it is for fun and out of curiosity. She has no idea the changes that this simple action will bring to her world. From the first moment of eye contact with James their attraction simmers and burns. Rain is eighteen and a virgin. James is twenty-five and doesn't believe in love or commitment. Once they meet neither on will be the same. When Rain is called upon to pick up her sister at Red's an adults only club. When her sister isn't waiting for her Rain must try to enter the club to find her and that is when she literally runs into James. This is the beginning of a passionate, heartwarming and yes heartbreaking love story. Everything is not wrapped up into a HEA at the end of this book and normally that would bother me. However, I am too interested and happy with the book to mind. I just want MORE and ASAP. Would love stories for Eve, Lex and Ed and hopefully with patients we will get them. I received an Arc copy of this book to provide an honest review.

[Joyffree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our "King" may be losing his crown
What you won't get from this first book:

*Answers -this ends on a cliffhanger - though I will be the first to admit I never saw it coming- it is written so that it does not lessen what you have already read - it's not like a mid-scene cliff hanger

*The Warm Fuzzies - there is no HEA here people just the brutal truth (We can blame the cliff hanger)

What you will get:
*One intriguingly twisted story about greed, lust, and corruption
*A book hangover - This is one of those books that you just have to know.. you have to turn just one more page, read just one more scene
* More questions than answers - I want to know more about the "Kings". We get a lot of glimpses and some great answers and backfill but Ford does a great job of just giving us enough to sate our appetites while leaving us starving for more

This should have been a 5 star read - it has everything and I am excited to move to book 2, yes I am thirsty for more - but!
3.6 Stars - due to a few grammar and scene errors
"I received an ARC at no cost from the author."

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

As much as I love Rain and James, I have to say I am disappointed with this book. There is obvious chemistry that Shayne does a great job bringing out. However, I felt that it was too fast. One minute Rain has no interest in being with a man and then boom she’s ready to give it all up to James after meeting him one time. There was no build up.

Once I got past this, I enjoyed the story and couldn’t wait for more. And then the end came. How dare he get pissed at her for wanting to move to New York when before she even told him, he cheats on her!? He blames her and says she’s just like every woman when he clearly isn’t any better. I wanted to jump through the pages and strangle him! He sets this double standard and it isn’t fair.

Having said this, I think the story has potential and I am looking forward to finishing the series. As I said in the beginning, I just wish there was more of a falling for Rain and not an immediate “get in my pants” reaction.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book that I have read by Shayne Ford and I have to say that the writing is outstanding. This book draws you in and you can't put it down until you find out what happens. Oh but the agony, it ends in a cliffhanger so I have to wait to find out more. I love the characters chemistry and their interactions. James and Rain have such wonderful connections that you just keep rooting for them. James is the all out hot, dangerous bad boy and Rain the good girl that is just a little bad. The writing is extremely well written and the flow of the story is superb. This is not the typical romance and that is perfectly fine because it is wonderful to have something different. This is a must read. I voluntarily review an advance reader copy of this book.

[Anne Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was really pleased to do this honest review of an ARC I received from this fabulous author who has a knack of writing in great detail the psyche of all the characters which explains why they are all like they are. It begins with Rain and her best friend Eve. Fabulous start to this series. Darius is her slutty, devious sister who hates Rain with a passion. Rain then has her first meeting with James, Lex and Ed. James is not interested in a virgin at all or come to that any type of relationship. The rest of this first book becomes so interesting, dark with money, power and lies that never mix well. Jumping straight into the second book so that I can hurriedly get into doing my ARC of Lex. I'm absolutely loving this author and her great novels.

[Rhonda Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shayne Ford has the unique ability to take her characters and storyline and weave a tale so realistic you feel like you know them and their situation personally. This isn't your glossed over boy meets girl love story. These characters are going through emotions and trials just like you and I. Even with all the flawed characters you won't be able to help yourself by falling in love with them. Rain is a 19 year old who has always been taken care of and has an idyllic belief in people and love. James has been raised by a father with money, a ruthless business sense, and a distrust in women. When these two come together, there will be an epiphany from both parties that you won't see coming. I always thoroughly enjoy Shayne's writings and am never disappointed.