Review and Excerpt Tour: Wannabe Heir: Kim Karr
Wannabe Heir
Kim Karr
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CROWN CHASER, KINGMAKER, POSER, PRETENDER, WANNABE HEIR
They had it all wrong.
I never wanted to rule the world; all I wanted was her.
But they couldn’t see past my bad reputation, so they forced us apart.
That was ten years ago, and I’ve grown up.
I’m still a rebel.
I’m still reckless.
But I’m also ruthless.
Determined.
And I have even bigger balls.
So, when I find out she’s in trouble, I have to help her.
It doesn’t matter that she hates me.
She’ll get over it.
Fighting for her is what I was born to do.
I never wanted to rule until she needed me to, and this time I won’t stop until I get what I want.
If they think I will…
They have it all wrong.
The stories of the Vespa Isles royals continue with Elizabeth Taylor Laurent of Eastwood and Spencer Lexington of Catalina.
Liz is a royal, but also a popular author. She is the only single cousin left on her side and just got out of a romance with another royal. She seems to be looking for something she just can't seem to find. She is sassy, smart, and outspoken. But even she does not know what to say when she finds out about plans her parents have made for her that would change her life completely...and not in a good way.
Liz is a royal, but also a popular author. She is the only single cousin left on her side and just got out of a romance with another royal. She seems to be looking for something she just can't seem to find. She is sassy, smart, and outspoken. But even she does not know what to say when she finds out about plans her parents have made for her that would change her life completely...and not in a good way.
Spencer is her dark prince, old crush, first love, and the boy who broke her heart ten years ago. He is the brooding, lost boy, gambler, and risk-taker. And his family and isle are having their own issues currently. She has not forgiven him and is sure she hates him. He knows he has made mistakes, but has his own reasons and secrets.
When their worlds collide again, secrets will be revealed. Old wounds will be reopened. Truths will come out. And a whole new set of challenges will emerge. Maybe they don't have to fight each other at all. They still have that draw to each other, fun banter, and scorching chemistry. But even all these years later, there are still plenty of challenges. It is just a matter if they will fight for each other and if they can find a way to fight for their countries and have a positive outcome. There is danger, suspense, manipulation, and some twists. This story is about more than just one couple and one homeland, choices can cause a ripple effect.
When their worlds collide again, secrets will be revealed. Old wounds will be reopened. Truths will come out. And a whole new set of challenges will emerge. Maybe they don't have to fight each other at all. They still have that draw to each other, fun banter, and scorching chemistry. But even all these years later, there are still plenty of challenges. It is just a matter if they will fight for each other and if they can find a way to fight for their countries and have a positive outcome. There is danger, suspense, manipulation, and some twists. This story is about more than just one couple and one homeland, choices can cause a ripple effect.
This is a sexy, witty, second-chance, hate-love royal romance. It brings back the other couples and enemies from previous books but can be read as a stand-alone. The author provides helpful background information in the beginning for reference. I enjoyed getting the dual points of view of the main characters as well as royal reporting articles. It makes you feel like you are following the scandals and news of the royals.
THE NOT SO MEET CUTE
When someone at the craps table beside me shouts, “Yes!” I flick my gaze in that direction. Standing at the very end is a tall woman in tight black pants with the shapeliest ass.
There’s an untidy pile of flecked chips in front of her. A modest stack of chips is also nestled on the edge of the table.
Apparently, she’s winning.
Curious, I watch as the woman makes the standard pass line bet. There are three shooters at the table, and they will each take a turn rolling the dice, although they will all be betting on each roll.
Not my game of choice.
No skill.
Just luck.
She’s first, so she grabs the dice, gives them a blow for luck, and rolls them both down the table in her come out roll.
I can’t see the dice, but when she jumps up and down, I can only guess she rolled a seven or an eleven. It’s still her turn, and when she does her little ritual with the dice again, I find it more than sexy. On this roll, if she rolls a two, three or twelve, she loses.
I feel like I want to cross my fingers for her.
Luck.
It’s all about luck.
She jumps up and down again, and I know she’s still in.
Roll after roll, she’s kicking ass.
Now, I’m holding my breath because she’s on the point roll. The dealer turns the puck to ‘ON’ and places it on the number that was just rolled. All she has to do is avoid a seven to keep going.
She’s still as the roll comes to a stop. I feel more emotion watching her than I did with everything I had on the line back at the blackjack table.
“Bad luck,” I hear someone groan and watch as the pile of chips she had pushed forward disappears.
Shit!
She sevened-out. She practically sags at the table as the loss registers. Just then, the concierge hands me a receipt that acknowledges the transfer of my winnings, and shaking my head for her, I start to stride toward the exit.
Shouldn’t play a game luck.
Somehow, she accidentally pushes the small remaining pile of chips under her arm onto the floor as I’m passing behind her. Without a second thought, I find myself diving down to help her recover her money.
When my eyes meet her sparkling blue ones, I can’t move, and all the breath is knocked squarely from my chest.
Elizabeth.
It’s been ten years since I broke her heart, and shit…
Little Liz Laurent is all grown up.
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Kim Karr is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life. Her romances are raw, real, and explosive.
Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel.
And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy.
From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered business woman. No two storylines are ever alike.
Get ready to fall in love.
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