| Title | : | Bloody Kingdom (The Crimson Crown, #1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 301 |
| Publication | : | Published May 21, 2021 |
I dethroned Prince Charming long ago.
They call me the King of darkness and death.
Ruler of the underworld.
My reign is ruthless, my word is the law.
If I want it, I take it, regardless of the bloodshed.
But then she walks into my life.
I don’t want her, I need her.
She can fight, she can beg, but her fate is sealed.
Until her debt is paid, she’s mine.
She ran from her old life, but she can’t outrun me.
Welcome to my Bloody Kingdom, Quincey Page
Bloody Kingdom is a twisted fairytale retelling with paranormal elements. It is not suitable for all readers due to the sexually explicit scenes, strong language, and physical and sexual violence. Please consider this before one-clicking.
Bloody Kingdom (The Crimson Crown, #1) Reviews
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dnf @ 20%
If you get kidnapped and your first instinct is to be sarcastic and give your kidnapper ATTITUDE... imma just assume your brain is smooth
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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve sunk my teeth into a good vampire tale (#vampirepun), and where better to dive back into the bloody kingdom of the vampiric undead than the Big Easy with all it’s spicy and sinful mystery. The wolf queen, Kayleigh King, expands her PNR repertoire with this stylish and mysterious take on the King Vampires. We have a broody, cold, and dominant vampire king, who, of course, has that classic inner struggle, the battle between his long buried humanity and his dark and dangerous urges. His once dead heart now beats for his new human employee- the sassy woman he coerced into his service, our spunky heroine Quincey, the real star of this story. Unwillingly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of the vampires, she somehow emerges as the strongest and most self-possessed character. And certainly the most realized. She’s resilient and tough as nails but also kind and authentic. Nothing seems to phase her- not the danger, not her steamy slow burn chemistry with Silas, and certainly not the interesting motley crew of mysterious secondary characters. She made this book for me, and I’m quickly learning that Kayleigh King has a keen ability in creating endearing and empathetic sassy heroines.
Their chemistry did take a while to sink in for me if I’m being honest- in part because the narrative structure includes a lot of diverting secondary characters and background action, which means our hero and heroine don’t spend ample time together until we’re well into the story. The tension is beautifully created, but the connection feels much slower, and their chemistry ultimately felt less emotively tethered and more carnal- still delicious, but not fully complex as of yet. Silas has all that growly possessive flair I love in a PNR story though, and Quincey gives him amble sass, and me craving more of them together to deepen the connection is certainly an indication of there being something interesting there to explore.
Those new to KK will be introduced to her immersive and picturesque writing style. She’s a highly descriptive writer- which makes for a really stylistically visual as well as incredibly meta story. As someone who appreciates truly embodying characters’ heads, I have a lot of appreciation for this style of prose, but I know for some this may make the pace of the action seem more slowly meted. Like her prior books, this book is as much mystery and suspense as it is romance, and both unfold at an unhurried pace befitting the vibe of our setting. The romance is equally balanced with danger and suspense from the world they inhabit. Kayleigh invests heavily in this element, with a lighter touch on the vampire world canon, but the suspense plays nicely with the setting and mirrors the pace and tenor of our romance. And, beware that once things start to really pick up, the story catapults in a cliffhanger ending. I’m looking forward to seeing where Kayleigh takes this series next. -
Silas MF Laurent!
Mr. Laurent is King and he's got that King BDE. Add in some secrets, a kidnapping, some staff that make you laugh and make you cry. Kayleigh wrote a great story that had me falling in love with PNR all over again and reaffirms that I do love me some vampires! -
*First time reading author
** KU Read
Bloody Kingdom is the first book from Kayleigh King that I have read and I couldn't put it down. Although it was a slow start for me I am so happy I didn't give up on it. Salis is a vampire that rules with an iron fist. But there is one person (human) that is not afraid of him and that is Quincy (love the name for a girl). These two have instant chemistry and it keeps the story going.
If anyone is looking for a PNR story this is it. I highly recommend it, just remember the second book isn't out yet. And I am waiting on pins and needles for it! -
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars! Paranormal/ Vampire romance. Intriguing read. I enjoyed this one. Loved Silas.
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Kayleigh Ma’am!!!! Let me tell you Silas Laurent could get it!!! Bloody Kingdom was BLOODY (you like what I did there right) freaking amazing! You know I’m usually a Wolf girl but Kayleigh has me converted!!! Vampires are life! This story is chalked full of secrets! There are some amazing secondary characters that I really hope we see more of! Some that will make you laugh, cry and make your heart melt! Absolutely dying for the next one!!!!
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Silas u sexy mf, read this if you like Night Teeth vibes.
"No one touches you but me," he says against the skin of my neck, his breath hot. "Do you hear me, Quincey? If anyone else touches you, I will set the world on fucking fire. You're fucking mine." His pace is angry, unbridled. "Say it. Tell me what I want to hear.” -
No
No
DNF
But I did read the ending and no I’m not interested in reading the rest of the series -
Damn Kayleigh king slayed this!
Suspense, wit, humor a compassionate h, a broody vampire, and a whole lot of steam, Bloody Kingdom has it all.
I was captivated from the start.
A fast paced story that'll leave you gasping, and no point disappoints.
I HIGHLY recommend Bloody Kingdom, but there is a cliffy of epic proportions (but it's so worth it), so be warned. -
Wasn't sure what this book was going to be about as I went in blind and I found myself really enjoying it and as someone who these days isn't that big on paranormal/supernatural romance anymore, this meant that this was a great read. Set in New Orleans, we meet Quincy who's an orphan and has moved back home after she thought she was cursed as a nurse when she lived in Boston. Quincy's father was a gambler and racked up debt and of course, it landed on Quincy when he died, now she has to find the money fast otherwise Gallo's men will come for her. Meanwhile, Quincy has caught the eye of someone else very successful in New Orleans - Silas who happens to be a centuries-old Vampire. He needs a nurse as his companion is dying and in need of palliative care and he wants the best which is Quincy. Now Quincy owes Silas and has no choice otherwise he would happily hand her over to Gallo, who makes Silas be the lesser of two evils. I enjoyed this book as it had romantic suspense, danger, and adventure as well as a paranormal /supernatural storyline. I am now looking forward to seeing what the next book is like in this series and I also hope we see a romance blossom between Lucy who is Quincy's best friend and Duke - Silas's right-hand man. Reading this I also enjoyed traveling down memory lane and reminiscing the time I visited New Orleans in 2017.
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If you like dark alpha vampires and stubborn heroines who don't back down, then this is for you.
Quincy is stuck with her fathers debt & when they come to collect in another way thats not monetary Quincy finds herself kidnaped by Silas who has another way for her to pay off her debt. Being forced to work for Silas Quincy finds a world she didn't know existed & that theres more to Silas than just his gruff exterior. Silas never lets his guard down, specially for a human, but the more time Silas is in Quincy's company the more he can't help but let her in. But someone is coming after him & his business & if he doesn't find put who it is quickly he will lose everything, including the human that is capturing his heart.
Kayleigh weaves a steamy, dark love story that will keep you engaged right up the frustrating cliff hanger. Once I started was hooked. Loved the chemistry between Silas & Quincy. Kayleigh has written another great series, can't wait to see where it goes. -
I was kindly given an arc of this book by the author.
So I thought I loved The White Wolf Prophecy series. And I do, but I love this more!
I loved everything about Quincy and Silas. I loved Ira and Della and Duke. I loved the banter and the tension between Silas and Quincy.
I loved the setting. I think the only things I didn’t like about the book were how long the spicy scenes took. I would have liked to have them a little sooner, but I also get the reason for the angst. And the second thing was the ending because like WTF Kayleigh??? Now how long do I have to wait for book two!
I own TWWP in paperback and I can’t wait to order this book when it is released. -
This has all the usual pieces for this genre - broody alpha with a broken heart and strong female with a snarky mouth but a caretaker. There’s sexual tension and detailed scenes after a slow burn. However, the story didn’t stand out. There’s very little to make this different than any of the other stories out there, especially vampire stories. Then the book ended on a cliffhanger, which was also unsurprising.
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DNF at 30%. I’m falling asleep here. I don’t know if this is a slow burn but there’s literally nothing happening and I just can’t go on any longer after 30% into the book. Totally bums me out because I’m obsessed with vampire romance. 😩
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Intense and gripping from the start!!!
This story was so addictive from the first page. I just happened to stumble upon this author from a reading challenge before, and ever since I have been slowly making my way through her books. I haven't read a PNR book like the ones she has in a very long time. She has an amazing ability to build these supernatural worlds with characters you become completely invested in time after time again. This book was completely addictive and the characters are complex and in-depth, so it makes the storyline so much more intense.
Silas is a character that is perceived as ruthless and the king of New Orleans, which he rules with an iron fist with strict laws of his making. Everyone for the most part follow his laws because they fear his wrath. We watch as he slowly allows himself to let his guard down with Quincey. You see how he's intrigued by her and how she never let's him push her away at times. This push pull angst they have is undeniable and their chemistry keeps growing more and more. I loved Silas the more his story unfolds of his past and all he has dealt with throughout his life. His hardships of losing loved ones and friends over his years has made him stand-offish to most everyone around him. His life is calculated every step of the way to keep his secrets and safety of those he aligns himself with. His love for Quincey knows no bounds once he accepts his true feelings for her and knowing he wants to keep her for as long as he can only makes him more rattled and unhinged when it comes to her. This love they have is fierce and intense but so are these two characters.
Quincey was one of the best female characters with her heart of gold attitude and her ability to always move forward with hope and lightness, when she was surrounded by darkness and unbearable circumstances she stood her ground. I loved how she pushed Silas to his breaking points and never let him push her that far away. Even though she has had fear of him it never truly showed more than her ability to want more from him. Their dynamic was fun to watch at times and gives you the off the charts chemistry of them. Their connection is intense and insane at times making their storyline that much more powerful.
The world and characters are well built and complex with gripping storyline that will have you devouring the pages till the epic cliffhanger that awaits. I was on pins and needles with this ending of book one and can't wait to start book two next. If you're wanting a mysterious world of unknown darkness that surrounds the unsuspecting people of New Orleans grab this book and be prepared to lose yourself in this intensely dark paranormal world. A definite must read and wish I could give more than five stars. This author has fastly become a one click author for me because her stories are so consuming. I will pretty much one click anything her name is attached to because she just has a unique way of pulling you in and making you truly invested in her characters. -
This isn’t a fairytale.
I dethroned Prince Charming long ago.
They call me the King of darkness and death.
Ruler of the underworld.
My reign is ruthless, my word is the law.
If I want it, I take it, regardless of the bloodshed.
But then she walks into my life.
I don’t want her, I need her.
She can fight, she can beg, but her fate is sealed.
Until her debt is paid, she’s mine.
She ran from her old life, but she can’t outrun me.
Welcome to my Bloody Kingdom, Quincey Page
When the first line of a blurb says “this isn’t a fairytale” don’t go into the book thinking that the author is just trying to trick you into believing the story is all sunshine and unicorns!
Kayleigh King is a Queen 👑 and her writing is impeccable! I fell in love with this book just by reading the blurb. I’m all about the dark, ruthless, captivating storylines that have an extremely attractive alpha male but i LOVE when the female isn’t a damsel in distress but a fierce beautiful badass! And that’s exactly what you get in this book.
Let me introduce you to our amazing duo. First you have the utterly devastating handsome Silas Laurent, who by the way is also the King of all Vampires. You instantly get drawn in by him just within the first chapter and you want to know more about this King just because he is demanding, brooding and apparently fighting his inner beast. Never thought i could get hot for a vampire but Kayleigh King has changed the ways for me! I will say you yourself will be fighting the urge to strangle this man and kiss him at the same time, all because of things he says and does 🤦🏽♀️😂.
Then you have the beautiful badass, also known as Quincey Page. Her sarcasm and not give a sh*t attitude just had me relating to her so much. But even under all that sarcasm and sass, Quincey has a heart of gold. Regardless of what life has thrown at her, she is a fighter and will also put the people she cares about ahead of herself. But let’s be clear, don’t take her for a fool because she is a genuine person because she will put you in your place faster than you can blink.
This story brings you in immediately and you won’t want to put it down until you have completely devoured all of it. Your emotions will be taken on a roller coaster and it will feel like you are a part of the story the entire time. Silas and Quincey are two characters i just can’t get enough of and I’m already craving the next book. I will say this You Are Not Ready for this book! Be ready for your heart to break, to be put back together and then probably break again♥️💔♥️ experiencing sooo many emotions!!! That freaking cliffhanger though!!!! 😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥 OMG KAYLEIGH HOW AND WHY?!?!??
You won’t be disappointed in this book, and you’ll be just like me waiting on the edge of your seat for the next one! -
Oh my god! I’m speechless. That cliffhanger 😫
That is one absolutely incredible paranormal romance. Silas, the hot, broody vampire. I can see why he is the way he is and can understand his emotions. He’s always tried to do everything possible to keep order and with good reasons. He rules his Kingdom harshly but honestly Silas still deserves happiness and maybe someone to love.
Quincey hasn’t exactly had the best upbringing or life. Definitely has the worst parents. She’s always wanted to help people, but is that in the cards?! She has a best friend Lucy (who I really want to find out more about. She seem’s a bit of a loose cannon!)
I honestly don’t want to say much as don’t want to give anything away. But this brutal, hot & steamy at times paranormal romance is the best one I’ve read in a long time. It’s got everything you could possibly want plus some.
I Love the characters in this story and would love to hear more about Duke & Lucy, but first oh my god what are you doing to me Kayleigh. That cliffhanger! I’m completely at a loss now and really need the next book ASAP. I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to wait this out!
The book is full of angst, steam, broody vampire, strong female characters, death, violence, so much action & drama to keep you on the edge of seat and keep the pages turning. Completely different to any of the PNR’s I have read lately. Very refreshing and Your not going to want to put this down. Ends on one major cliffhanger.
Incredible writing Kayleigh, I can’t rate this enough. Worth so much more than 5 stars. -
This is a fine Beauty and the Beast retelling. Though I don't know why authors insist on trying to tie every damned story into a retelling. Why can't a story just be a story? I digress. This is a fine Beauty and the Beast retelling. But it does not live up to the blurb at all. I expected this to be dark vampire romance, maybe even erotica. Instead it really isn't particularly dark and there isn't even a sex scene until around page 225. It's a fine sex scene, but it's not especially impressive or dark. And there's not even very much sexual tension up until that point. So, that blurb makes promises the book does not deliver on. Hell, the story isn't even particularly bloody. So, even the title is misleading in that regard.
Having said all of that, once I let go of the expectations the title and blurb set up, I enjoyed it well enough. It was entertaining. The love was basically insta-lust that morphs mysteriously into insta-love and the whole thing ended on a cliffhanger. So, admittedly, it's not super satisfying. But I did enjoy the time I spent reading it. I'd be winning to read book two, if I could get it at the library or as a freebie. But I don't think I'd be willing to pay for it. (That's kind of my go-to system of deciding how much I like or dislike a series; would I pay for more of it?) -
OUT MAY 21st🩸⚰️
4.5/5⭐️ 2.5/5🔥
Alrighty, I have always been a fan of Kayleigh King since Soul bound: book two in the white prophecy series AND I ADORE HER WRITING, UGGH 🥰
Now, this gave me HUGE TVD & TO vibes. Mostly because it was taken place in New Orleans but also because the character reminded me of a badass, sassy Caroline?! And our Silas was our Klaus with hints of Elijah👀🤭
🩸Dark Paranormal Romance
⚰️Vampire/Human
🩸Beauty & Beast Retelling
⚰️Enemies to Lovers
Silas kidnaps our darling Quinn who had escaped her life in Boston fir a number of reasons and one of them being because of a debt she owes due to her father. Silas pays the best for her and is now owning her and claiming the best in a different way.
Silas is a morally grey/ antihero vampire who wants respect but settles for fear, the suspense throughout the book leaves you wanting more and more and while it’s mainly focused on the romance aspect we get crumbs for the plot👀🤭 DUN DUN..
Quinn is set on a errand for Silas and is caught in the middle of a war..
“Quincey is my own personal sun now. Her warmth and heat burn me to my soul”
TW: Attempted SA, Kidnapping -
"I haven't felt the sun in a long time, but warmth like the sun radiates off Quincey when she's truly happy. I want to bask in it-suck up all the warmth I've been deprived of all this time.".... Silas
"For the rest of my life, I will be able to find him in crowds of thousands, his dark soul calls to me like a beacon in the night. Even if I couldn't see his whole face, I could recognize him by those midnight eyes of his.".... Quincey
To be honest it took me until I was about 50% into this book to get hooked but once it grabbed me there was no letting go. Silas and Quincey seem to be polar opposites but they blend so well together. It just took them some time to figure that out.
The circumstances under which they came to be in each others worlds was unconventional (to put it mildly) but nonetheless it was fated for them to meet. Quincey is a nurse who feels as if her ability to heal has been cursed. Silas is the tall, dark, handsome and mysterious vampire that has been living a life lacking the healing power Quincey could provide him.
Just a warning....This book ends in a cliffhanger that will leave you craving more!!! -
Im in love with Silas 😍😍😍
Quincy is just a normal girl working a job trying to make some money to pay off her fathers debts to a gangster when she gets taken by Silas to help make Ira, his friend that is dying from lung cancer comfortable in his last days. Silas also paid off the debt so now she owes Silas. You can tell they do not like each other very much 😂 Quincey believes she is cursed and everyone she touches will die, she had it happen while she was working as a nurse and thats why she left the hospital. She starts off afraid to touch Ira but they end up becoming close friends.
Quincy and Silas have some crazy HOT sexual tension and chemistry. They fight A LOT but slowly Quincey sees him as more than the monster that kidnapped her. As she is wondering his wing of the house, Quincey finds out that Silas is a vampire.
She doesn't take it how you would think. As Quincey says in the book "The Villian became her Hero".
This book has it all!! Action, steam, mystery, if you haven't read it yet you really should!! And that cliffhanger 😭😭😭 I cant freaking wait for book -
Oh man where do I even begin with how amazing “bloody kingdom” is when Kayleigh King announced that “bloody Kingdom” was coming I just couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it
Silas and Quincey were everything I hoped they would be and more Silas is one hot alpha with an edge he’s dark and dangerous but oh so delicious and Quincey is bold daring young woman with a beautiful heart Quincey puts Silas to the ultimate test she challenges him in every way but together Silas and Quincey sheer fire they have an undeniable sexual chemistry which oozes off the pages which will certainly melt your kindle!
I just couldn’t get enough of this story I was completely addicted from the very first page “bloody kingdom” ends in the ultimate cliffhanger which will leave you craving more and I am dying to get my hands on more of this series
Kayleigh king is a fantastic author she is my favourite PNR author to go too she will keep your entertained throughout the entire book so if your PNR lover like I am I highly recommend your start reading her work RIGHT NOW! “Bloody Kingdom” will leave you thirsty for more of Silas and Quincey
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
FIVE STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -
Thank you to Give Me Book Promotions and the author, Kayleigh King, for providing a copy of Bloody Kingdom (Crimson Crown book 1). I have reviewed honestly.
Bloody Kingdom features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Vampires
○ Dark romance
○ Enemies to lovers
�� Stockholm Syndrome
○ Violence
○ Triggers
My overall rating for Bloody Kingdom…
4 Stars!
Holy hotness, this book was explosive! I love the characters, the writing was enticing and the plot was intense! Bloody Kingdom explores the relationship between a fierce and independent FMC and her kidnapper, a brooding and brutal vampire king. I really loved the relationships present through the tale, not just romantically speaking but the friendships too. I also enjoyed the hidden threat that slyly sneaks up on the reader throughout the book, and the groundbreaking impact when it hits in full force. Overall, this scorching paranormal romance will leave readers glued to the page. -
Bloody Kingdom is the first in a new series, Crimson Crown, by Kayleigh King. No spoilers here but all I can say is I have no words! The direction this story takes, the twists, the moments I had my heart in my throat and the ending? I simply can not wait for the next book! These characters have a way of drawing you into them that you can hear their heartbeats in your own ears. You can feel the emotions as they are living them. I have been on a rom com kick lately so I wasn’t sure how I would feel going back to something heavier and I just couldn’t get enough. The characters and their inner struggles of staying in the light of life will have you rooting for them 100%. Do yourself a favor and meet Silas and Qunicey for yourself because you will not regret it.
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Bloody Kingdom is the start of Kayleigh King’s The Crimson Crown series.
Quincey has a debt that needs to be paid. When Quincey is kidnapped by the mysterious Silas, she’s traded one monster for another. She just doesn’t know how monstrous Silas can be.
Silas has a problem that only Quincey can handle. When Silas brings Quincey home to take care of her debt, he finds more than he bargains for when he catches himself being intrigued by her. Unable to help himself he pulls her deeper into his bloody kingdom.
I loved Quincey and her sassiness. She gives Silas a run for his money. I loved Silas and seeing his demeanor towards Quincey change throughout the story.
The cliffhanger at the end is a brutal one and I’m dying to get my hands on the next book! If you love a good dark paranormal romance, then Bloody Kingdom is your next read. -
Oh, I am totally a fan of this series by Kayleigh King! The twist of paranormal with the overall "bad boy" feel is done perfectly and I totally dig it! I adored both Silas and Quincey and really liked seeing how everything played out. It was done extremely organically and done in a way that was relatable, well as much so as it could be being a paranormal romance!
All in all, I adored it and give it 4.5 outta 5 stasr! The cliffy at the end makes me want the 2nd book in my hands ASAP! When is coming?!? But for real.... when is it coming?!?
PS: Thank you to Kayleigh King and Give Me Books PR for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly. -
From chapter 1 you will fall into this world of Blood Kingdom 🩸👑
Silas is a vampire & Quincey is a retire nurse which is a skill that Silas is after but then we learn it's not a medical...it's something to do with a curse that he mam foreseen in the future, now can she help the patient...no spoliers
"Mom's been right, that means I've been living in a world full of monsters"
This twist right here I loved and I I to learn about this world. This up to chapter 5 so the set up for the story is good start. Which I don't want to spoil but trust you will be hooked
The ending 🩸💥 I need book 2 NOW Midnight Queen 👑💥
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I love the originality of Kayleigh's new book. She brings a great new story to the PNR world of Vampires that is told in such a way I am hooked.
Quincy is strong female who knows exactly who she is and where she stands. Silas comes out of nowhere and knocks her world upside down in a way that leaves her struggling to find her balance.
Kings writing is spot on with an Alpha male who is used to be obeyed. Silas doesn't know what to do with this fiesty female who challenges his strongly held beliefs. These two are explosive, and I can't wait to see what happens in books 2. -
OOOOOO Hot DAMN!!
This is the PNR, slow burn I've been needing in my life! Silas is everything. The tormented hero with the heartbreaking past and you just wanna let him consume you so you can show him all the ways he is amazing. And Quincey is a badass female who doesn't let her circumstance define her.
These two are a slow burning match made in heaven and when they come together its straight FIRE! Kings pose was incredible. She's a natural writer and it shows in the pages.
Be WARNED, the end will have you on your seat and it does end in a BRUTAL cliffy. But it's oh so worth it! -
Alpha Vampire.. Feisty Heroine.. This story doesn’t let you down! Set in New Orleans which gives you all those vampire vibes from the French Quarter, the tension continues to builds from start to finish. I’m already a huge fan of Kayleigh King as is, but she definitely didn’t disappoint with this one. Couldn’t put it down. Great characters and steamy scenes that leave you craving more. Loved every minute of it!
