bookswithdes 's review for:

King of Thieves by Saxon James
4.0

This was so cute. The ending??? Ugh, I loved it. It was so bittersweet to see the time jump and see how far they went 😭😭. I didn’t want their story to end, hopefully we’ll get to see more of them in the other books. And I can’t wait to read Brandon and Robbie’s book, especially how Robbie acted in that one scene.

I loved these boys, their love was so sweet. There was Chad, the typical frat boy, but was so sweet, values hard work, and is literally a puppy. He was always so carefree and confident about his feelings towards Bailey. Then we have Bailey, the more reserved frat boy who finds himself opening up to his frats house rival. And he couldn’t help himself falling for the sweet crazy frat boy. I loved their sneaking around, it was very Romeo and Juliet-esque. And how Bailey's family taunted him about Chad, and then with the picture they took!!!🤭🤭. And then, when they went to that club and were entirely infatuated with each other. And when Chad confessed his love to his brothers about Bailey because he was standing up for him😭. And then when he actually told Bailey🤭🤣. Ugh, I loved this book. It was exactly what I needed, a sweet love story between two frat guys.

Summary:
The first time Chad and Bailey meet is at a frat party, and they have an immediate attraction to each other. They’re about to hook up until they find out who the other really is, each other's frat house rivals. Now they’re at a crossroads, on one hand they want to continue and see where this attraction leads, but on the other hand, they know their relationship wouldn’t bode well with their respective houses. But will they be able to stay away from each other despite their attraction to each other?

Favorite quotes/scenes

“Problem?” (Bailey)
“You’re just so … pretty.” (Chad)
“And?” (Bailey)
“I can’t stop looking at you.” (Chad)

“Tell me why you’re here, or I’ll push you off.” (Bailey)
“Threatening violence? Sheesh. I’m hurt. A guy can’t even peer into another guy’s window in the dead of night anymore. What is this world coming to?” (Chad)

“Wow. You’re mean after midnight.” (Chad)
“I’m sort of like Cinderella. Except instead of turning into a maid, the lack of sleep makes me nasty as fuck.” (Bailey)
“I like this princess version of you. Your last name is Prince, right? Well, I guess we’ve found your new nickname.” (Chad)
“Don’t you dare.” (Bailey)

“I can’t believe we fell asleep.” (Bailey)
“I can. You’re all warm and cuddly.” (I love Chad)

“Chad is supposed to be all about scratching an itch. I’m not supposed to have fun with him. I’m not supposed to crave him when he’s not around. I’m not supposed to fall asleep with a smile on my face from messaging him all night.”

“You’re like the sun.” (Chad)
“What?” (Bailey)
“It’s like, I know I shouldn’t look, right? But I’m curious and always thinking about you, and whenever we’re in the same place, I can’t help moving closer. I know looking will hurt, but I do it anyway, and every time you blow me away. I want your warmth, your attention, and whenever you’re around, you make everything so much brighter.” (I love this side of Chad 🥹🥹)

“But if I’m the sun, he’s the moon. Beautiful and awe-inspiring. So pure and vibrant. Outshining the stars.” (Bailey😭😭)

“It’s not too late to run, you know.” (Bailey)
“Of course it is.” (Chad)
“Why?” (Bailey)
“Because now I’ve met you. I couldn’t run if I tried.” (Chad)

“I wish I could take out my eyeballs and let you see yourself the way I do.” (Chad)
“Now there’s a romantic thought.” (Bailey)
“I am known for being a lover, not a fighter.” (Chad)
“No, you’re known for being trouble.” (Bailey)

“Chad is my someone. He makes me happy, and I like kissing him, so why would I keep that from myself?”

“I’m falling for him, and it doesn’t scare me. I’m falling for him, and I want to be. Not only that, I want to fall faster, harder. No safety net. And when Bailey pulls back and his gorgeous blue eyes meet mine, I get my wish. I’m in free fall.”

“And if there’s anything this weekend has taught me, it’s that everything is better with you. I … I want to give this thing my all and see where we end up.” (Chad)
“We’re getting married, remember?” (Bailey)
“Damn, how could I have forgotten?” (Chad)
“Awestruck. I get it.” (Bailey)

“I miss you, Princess.” (Chad)
“It’s been one afternoon.” (Bailey)
“Exactly. A whole afternoon. This is torture.” (Chad)

“How are you smiling right now?” (Bailey)
“Can’t help it when you’re around.” (Chad)
“Smooth, Dooms. You got gay moves, brother.” (Robbie)
“Gay? I’ve got moves, period. You guys are lucky I’m off the market now.” (Chad)
“Of course they are, sweetie. Your snuggle game is strong.” (Bailey)

“How do you always do this?” (Chad)
“What?” (Bailey)
“Make me fall for you a little more every time we’re together.” (Chad)
“All I’m doing is taking you with me.” (Bailey)

“Tonight, I’m going to treat him like the prince he is. You know, instead of the filthy ho he sometimes is.” (Chad🤣🤣)

“Because I love you too. And you won’t convince me otherwise.” (Bailey)
“Thank fuck for that.” (Chad)
“You actually thought I’d feel otherwise?” (Bailey)
“I hoped you felt the same, but that didn’t make it easier. I’ve known for ages, but I’ve been too scared to say anything. You make my feelings all messed up.” (Chad)
“Good. Because you do the exact same thing to me.” (Bailey)

“This man. This gorgeous fucking man who I can’t stop from touching as soon as he’s in arm’s reach, he’s my end goal. He’s the reason I wake up with a smile on my face, and try hard in class, and am applying for jobs like crazy.” (Chad)

“Since I met him, he’s been the only one. And we’re in love. Now, if that isn’t frat as fuck … I don’t know what is.” (Chad 🥰🥰)

“Even from that first night. I swear I looked at you, covered in dirt and leaves and sitting next to my piss, and I thought, yep. He’s the guy I’m going to marry.” (Chad)
“Uh-huh.” (Bailey)

“No matter how we started, you are hands down the best decision I’ve ever made.” (Bailey)

“Fuck, I love you. Seriously. You are literally the world’s greatest person, and I get to spend my life with you. Goddamn.” (Chad)

“And later, when I watch my husband slip away with Robbie, Brandon, and Zeke, I don’t try to stop him. He’s grown up a lot, and I love it, but Chad will always be a frat boy at heart. And I wouldn’t wish for him to be anyone else.” (Bailey 😭😭)