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Fearless King
by Maya Hughes
ARC provided by author for honest review
4.5 stars!
Oh boy. This book. My heart.
”Anything to do with Ford was a one-way trip to heartache. Been there, done that, got the jersey.”
There are so many elements of this story that I loved. Maya Hughes knocked it out of the park with Fearless King, and it’s one of the best brother’s best friend stories I’ve ever read. It’s so full of fierce determination and love that by the end my heart was bursting. The characters, the relationships, the struggles, the steaminess- it has everything I love in a contemporary romance. You NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!
The reason I went 4.5 stars and not 5 was completely personal; I had to adjust to some of the metaphors and imagery used. I LOVE metaphors and imagery, but I couldn’t connect to the majority of the ones used in this book. It wasn’t enough to dampen the appeal of the actual plot, but it was enough to distract me.
“Which dream did I get to live? The one that had always been there and made my family proud, or the one that made my heart sing?”
Liv, our heroine, might be young, but she knows who she is and what she loves. Her heart is in the dance studio, but her loyalty to her brother and parents has her working hard toward a dream that isn’t hers. And her feelings for Ford? She’s loved him for as long as she can remember, but it’s another dream that feels out of reach. Liv’s heart is so big that she’s willing to sacrifice her own happiness, and your heart will break for her. But when Liv finally decides to fight for what she wants, all bets are off. Our girl is fierce, and her capacity for love makes her that much stronger. I want Liv to be my bestie. You will, too.
“So strong and so fragile, he had the biggest heart and so much fear about letting people see all of him.”
Ford’s introverted and mysterious demeanor draws you in, and with each layer that peels back, revealing more of his personality, you’ll fall deeper in love with him. His sensitivity, his vulnerability, his loyalty, and his fierce protective nature of those he loves is overwhelming in the best way. He’s beautiful in all aspects. Ford is the book boyfriend you’ve been waiting for- strong, silent, and sexy AF.
“I ran my fingers over my lips. Two summers already? I still thought about that kiss, the way his hands had felt on my waist and how my heart had nearly leaped out of my chest when I’d stood on my toes to taste him. The moment had stretched on for an eternity. I’d compared every kiss I’d had since then to the intensity of it. None had measured up.”
Ford and Liv’s relationship is forbidden. Ford’s brother has had feelings for Liv since they were kids, and Liv’s older brother is Ford’s best friend. Their concern for other’s feelings is heart wrenching, but the pull they feel toward one another is undeniable. Their chemistry is so off the charts that the sexual tension and burn of attraction emanates from the page.
And when they finally get together?
Hold on to your hearts, because It. Is. EVERYTHING.
These two are SO MUCH ALIKE in all the best ways, and they bring out the best in each other. Their relationship journey hits you in all the feels. I couldn’t stop cheering them on.
“With her hand in mine, I didn’t care if we were in the middle of a bustling restaurant or sitting at home on the couch. Anywhere with her was where I wanted to be.”
I also LOVED Liv and Marissa’s relationship. I live for good bestie storylines, and these two have it in every way. I wish I had friends like Liv and Marissa in college. I want to hang out on their couch while Liv makes Ginger Lime Margaritas and Marissa cracks jokes.
As for the other characters, all our favorite Kings (and queens!) show up in this fourth installment of the Kings of Rittenhouse series. Declan, Mak, Heath, Kara, Emmett, and Avery spice up the storyline with humor, fun, and true friendship. I love these boys and their better halves.
And Colm? You’ll get plenty of him, and he’ll gut punch you so hard that you’ll be gasping for breath and salivating for his story.
Want more reviews like this one? Check out my blog at https://britsbooksandbevs.home.blog/ and follow my bookstagram at www.instagram.com/Brits.Books.And.Bevs
4.5 stars!
Oh boy. This book. My heart.
”Anything to do with Ford was a one-way trip to heartache. Been there, done that, got the jersey.”
There are so many elements of this story that I loved. Maya Hughes knocked it out of the park with Fearless King, and it’s one of the best brother’s best friend stories I’ve ever read. It’s so full of fierce determination and love that by the end my heart was bursting. The characters, the relationships, the struggles, the steaminess- it has everything I love in a contemporary romance. You NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!
The reason I went 4.5 stars and not 5 was completely personal; I had to adjust to some of the metaphors and imagery used. I LOVE metaphors and imagery, but I couldn’t connect to the majority of the ones used in this book. It wasn’t enough to dampen the appeal of the actual plot, but it was enough to distract me.
“Which dream did I get to live? The one that had always been there and made my family proud, or the one that made my heart sing?”
Liv, our heroine, might be young, but she knows who she is and what she loves. Her heart is in the dance studio, but her loyalty to her brother and parents has her working hard toward a dream that isn’t hers. And her feelings for Ford? She’s loved him for as long as she can remember, but it’s another dream that feels out of reach. Liv’s heart is so big that she’s willing to sacrifice her own happiness, and your heart will break for her. But when Liv finally decides to fight for what she wants, all bets are off. Our girl is fierce, and her capacity for love makes her that much stronger. I want Liv to be my bestie. You will, too.
“So strong and so fragile, he had the biggest heart and so much fear about letting people see all of him.”
Ford’s introverted and mysterious demeanor draws you in, and with each layer that peels back, revealing more of his personality, you’ll fall deeper in love with him. His sensitivity, his vulnerability, his loyalty, and his fierce protective nature of those he loves is overwhelming in the best way. He’s beautiful in all aspects. Ford is the book boyfriend you’ve been waiting for- strong, silent, and sexy AF.
“I ran my fingers over my lips. Two summers already? I still thought about that kiss, the way his hands had felt on my waist and how my heart had nearly leaped out of my chest when I’d stood on my toes to taste him. The moment had stretched on for an eternity. I’d compared every kiss I’d had since then to the intensity of it. None had measured up.”
Ford and Liv’s relationship is forbidden. Ford’s brother has had feelings for Liv since they were kids, and Liv’s older brother is Ford’s best friend. Their concern for other’s feelings is heart wrenching, but the pull they feel toward one another is undeniable. Their chemistry is so off the charts that the sexual tension and burn of attraction emanates from the page.
And when they finally get together?
Hold on to your hearts, because It. Is. EVERYTHING.
These two are SO MUCH ALIKE in all the best ways, and they bring out the best in each other. Their relationship journey hits you in all the feels. I couldn’t stop cheering them on.
“With her hand in mine, I didn’t care if we were in the middle of a bustling restaurant or sitting at home on the couch. Anywhere with her was where I wanted to be.”
I also LOVED Liv and Marissa’s relationship. I live for good bestie storylines, and these two have it in every way. I wish I had friends like Liv and Marissa in college. I want to hang out on their couch while Liv makes Ginger Lime Margaritas and Marissa cracks jokes.
As for the other characters, all our favorite Kings (and queens!) show up in this fourth installment of the Kings of Rittenhouse series. Declan, Mak, Heath, Kara, Emmett, and Avery spice up the storyline with humor, fun, and true friendship. I love these boys and their better halves.
And Colm? You’ll get plenty of him, and he’ll gut punch you so hard that you’ll be gasping for breath and salivating for his story.
Want more reviews like this one? Check out my blog at https://britsbooksandbevs.home.blog/ and follow my bookstagram at www.instagram.com/Brits.Books.And.Bevs