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Would Be King (The Royals) Kindle Edition

by Kim Karr (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 159 ratings
A dare turns into so much more…

All I want to do is get to work on time.
But a Prince Harry look-a-like is trying to steal my cab,
And I’ll fight for it to the bitter end.

In the midst of our verbal battle,
I discover I lost my wallet.
So I bargain—a free ride for a kiss.

What starts out as innocent quickly steams up the windows.
His lips are soft, and when he tugs me closer,
I press my entire body against his hard muscles and practically rip his tie off.
This is the best taxi ride of my life.
Until it ends just as quickly as it began.
Embarrassed over my behavior, I rush out without so much as a goodbye.

But fate, that bitch,
Has us pounding on the same locked door.
Already knowing I’m going to be fired,
I curse my new boss and his new rules.
The hot suit laughs and dares me to tell my new boss what a dick he’s being.
With nothing to lose, I accept.

Never in a million years could I have imagined he is my new boss.
Arrogant.
Sexy.
And totally off-limits.
Dating him is against the rules.
His rules.
He doesn’t seem to care.
Until I dare him not to fall in LOVE with me.

Even then he doesn’t mind.
The only four-letter word he lives by is DUTY.
Too bad this would-be-king is about to fall hard…for a commoner.
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    The Royals
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  5. Publication date
    February 27, 2019
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    2.8 MB
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"Would Be King by Kim Karr was pure magic and the hopeless romantic in me was swooning through the whole thing. I'm still on cloud nine after finishing the book, it was such a breathtaking story." ~Verna Loves Books "So where do I start with this amazingly sexy love story! Would Be King is the second book in the Unknown Royals series and what a gem!"~Books 2 Blog "Even grown-ups need fairytales in their lives. I was living the dreams with Max and Gigi. Kim Karr brought my childhood fantasies to life again with very sexy flavors. Read Would Be King and lose yourself in the royal adventure. This book is intense yet flirty. The chemistry is burning yet soft. A perfectly balanced romance to make you swoon, sigh and die for."~PP's Bookshelf "I would give this story more than 5 stars because this story screamed passion, fashion, glamour, action, forbidden love, and risk-taking."~Book, Wine & Time "WOULD BE KING was such an adorable & fun & exciting & sexy Royal Romance!! Run to your nearest Amazon for your own Prince Max - this one is MINE!!!!" ~BJ's Book Blog "Would Be King is a swoon-fest. When fantasy and reality meet, there are no words to describe how wild the ride can be." ~I Love Romance Book Blog "Awe this book was super cute! It had such a light feel good flow to it! I loved Kim's writing and story flow in this book!" ~A Booknerd Bookseller & Bibliophile Blog "Would Be King was a light, sweet read. A Royal and a commoner love story... what's not to like!" ~Queen of the Books "This book is really the complete package. Drama, humor, sexual tension, swoony love and a modern day fairy tale all wrapped in amazing writing. Do you really need any more reasons to one-click this beauty?" ~PP's Bookshelf "Would Be King had me chucking out loud repeatedly and was the perfect light-hearted romance." ~Spellbound Stories

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*** Look for WASHED UP ROYAL, WANNABE HEIR, and THE PRETEND PRINCE to complete this Royal Series. All four contemporary romances are standalones with overlapping characters. ***

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P1GCG84
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781386231349
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Royals
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 159 ratings

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Kim Karr

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Reader * Chocolate Lover * Writer * Coffee Lover * Romantic * Beach Lover * Yoga Beginner

Kim Karr is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life and creating romances that are page worthy.

Her stories 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 to the Football Player. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered businesswoman to the boutique owner. No two storylines are ever alike.

If Kim's not writing, you can find her wandering through antique stores with her husband, trying out new fitness classes with her sons, venturing out to new coffee shops with her daughter, or with her nose stuck in a book.

And don't forget to join Kim's mailing list to keep up-to-date with all things Kim Karr ---> http://bit.ly/kimkarr_newsletter

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Customers find the book to be an exceedingly enjoyable read, with one customer describing it as angsty and another noting it's a good listen.

"...It did bring me out of the story. Otherwise, it was a good listen." Read more

"...Read this series, it's all I can say. It is worth reading and I recommend each book I have read so far...." Read more

"...Exceedingly enjoyable read. Our own Price Harry to love." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it sweet and fun, with one customer noting its underlying intrigue.

"Another fun royal story, this time following Max, the ex-fiance from the prior story, and Gigi, an American...." Read more

"...Max and Gigi's story is sweet and sexy with underlying intrigue and drama. Told in dual pov with a happily ever after. I loved this! Enjoy!" Read more

"Really enjoyed this fun story...." Read more

"What a great story! Gigi is the big city of New York ready to start her new job in fashion when a cab ride with a Prince turns her world around!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Kim U
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fiction imitates reality for a fun and sometimes angsty great read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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    After reading Washed Up Royal, I wanted to know more about Tori's ex-fiance Prince Maximus so I dove into Would Be King. If the blurb isn't enough to indicate Max is inspired by the real life Prince Harry, then the shenanigans Max gets up to in this story will definitely convince you as fiction imitates reality! So I guess it was a little bit fitting that I finished reading this book on the day that the new British royal made his entrance into the world.

    Max has been sent to the US to lay low and clean up his image a bit, but from the moment he meets Gigi he knows things are about to get complicated. Gigi is Ava's roommate (Ava was introduced in Washed Up Royal, but this isn't a significant plot point if you haven't read that book) and she is desperately looking for a job in the fashion industry so she jumps at the opportunity to work at start up magazine Bombshell. Suffice it to say nothing goes right as she tries to make it to her first day of work on time, and her first meeting with Max sets the stage for everything that is to follow- except she has absolutely no idea who he really is.

    Max loves the fact that the chemistry they share is not potentially tainted by his royal status and that Gigi just sees him as Max, her boss and sometimes a jerk. But family circumstances back home are constantly in the back of his mind, and the evil stepmom doesn't hesitate to remind him of his royal duty in the most unpleasant of ways.

    This story was definitely more angsty than Washed Up Royal, especially as Max struggles with the choice between duty and love and tries not to break Gigi's heart in the process. I am loving these royals so far and I can't wait for the next book featuring one of the bachelor princes introduced during Tori's search for a husband in the first book!
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  • Kindle Customer Mickuva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
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    I must love bickering who while they completely adore each other, also love the verbal give and take involved with a good argument. Today's couple, Max and Gigi met purely by accident: they both decided to occupy the same cab at the same time, and neither was willing to cede his or her seat to the other. After much "discussion," ignored by the cabbie who drove off with Max's instructions, they essentially shared the ride and a connection was made. Fortunately , or unfortunately, this "connection" became the basis of their relationship, that instant spark between them. Max wanted to keep that flame burning bright and Gigi wanted to control it. Who wins in the battle of wills is Kim Karr's area of expertise, few authors can write a story as compelling as Would Be King. There is an abundance of wordplay in this novel, that is more than balanced by the heat and steam of the love scenes. As a bonus, Ms. Kerr is probably one of the few authors who believes in the Epilogue, so much so that she includes several.
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  • serenechaosnyc
    4.0 out of 5 stars fun royal story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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    Another fun royal story, this time following Max, the ex-fiance from the prior story, and Gigi, an American. Max and Gigi work together and they have great chemistry but it can't go any further because Max is the next would-be-king due to some issues at home. I thought it flowed well and there was even some intrigue and action so overall, well rounded. It felt a little repetitive in that Max and Gigi had to keep dealing with the "but she's a commoner" aspect of their relationship. I guess that is just the challenge of a royal romance!

    The narration was good. Hamish Long has a beautifully smooth voice and accent. I also did find it a little odd that Zara Hampton Brown read normally with her beautiful accent and then converted to American for her parts with Gigi. It did bring me out of the story. Otherwise, it was a good listen.
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  • Mary M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Prince Charming Until the End!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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    I am loving this series. Max and Gigi are a great couple and I love the way they met. The sparked flew from the very first moment and the feelings they share only get stronger.
    Nothing is ever easy or perfect in a relationship, so look out for Beatrice. She is the surprise that Gigi is not looking for.
    Will Gigi learn who Max really is before he can tell her? Can she accept what she learns? Will Max be able to give her in the end?
    Read this series, it's all I can say. It is worth reading and I recommend each book I have read so far. And if you do read the series, I hope you love each story too.
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  • Lisa Hines
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review: The Royals 2: Would Be King
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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    Would Be King by Kim Karr is the second book in her latest series, The Royals . This tale of a determined woman trying to make it in the fashion industry and the unfortunate encounter with a Prince Harry look-alike in the cab on the way to her new job which he has now made her late for. Prince Maximus has been shipped off to the United States for some time out of the spotlight and with strict orders to stop being a troublemaker. But an interesting cab ride with what turns out to be a new employee puts his current course in life into perspective and may change Gigi's life forever.

    Max and Gigi's story is sweet and sexy with underlying intrigue and drama. Told in dual pov with a happily ever after. I loved this! Enjoy!
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  • BookBoleyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Floved. Witty, HOT, cute, a dash of suspense.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019
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    Max has spent most of his life knowing he was marrying one person and when that changed (remember Washed Up Royal?), he may have gone on a wee bit of a bender. Booze and broads...very un-royal behavior. So he ends up 'banished' to the US to run one of the family businesses.

    One rainy day, he finds himself sharing a cab with Gigi. Gigi, with whom he has instant chemistry, AND it turns out, ends up being a new employee at his magazine.

    Gigi who is determined to succeed at her new job that she messes up by being late on her first day.

    But Gigi and Max wind up shaking things up personally, professionally, and royally.

    Exceedingly enjoyable read. Our own Price Harry to love.
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  • Mom12
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun 😁♥👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩😘
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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    Really enjoyed this fun story. Loved how the Prince looked like Prince Harry, and there was a fun reference to a Prince Harry wedding moment that made the world swoon.
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  • djhegwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would be King
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019
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    What a great story! Gigi is the big city of New York ready to start her new job in fashion when a cab ride with a Prince turns her world around!
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  • melinda swaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars I still have a smile on my face as I write this review!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2019
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    Every once in awhile, you run across a book that gives you a great feeling from start to finish. This is the case with Would Be King. Kim Karr has delivered just such a book and I still have a smile on my face as I write this review!! Kim Karr is a go-to author for me when I want yummy fun romance, and Would Be King is a perfect example of why this is so!! Happy reading!!
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  • Melissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2019
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    Great story! Loved the book😁 You won't be disappointed, great read.
    I love how they met, and how it ended.
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