Reviewed by Donna on behalf of KFF
Cruel Fortune is the second in the Cruel trilogy and picks up a year after an incident which happened in Cruel Money. Natalie is now a successful bestselling author and finds herself going back to the place she never thought she’d step into again. It’s only for a short while before her book’s released and then she’ll be out of there and back home in Charleston. The only issue is she’s struggling to write at home. She’d lost her muse previously; the hot alpha enigmatic man, Penn Kensington. Natalie would sacrifice seeing him again to have the words flow freely but it’s possible she’ll find a new muse in the Big Apple with lots of potential stories in such lively surroundings. After all, she knows she’d never belonged in the world of filthy rich people who will scheme to get what they want or give a second thought as to whom they’d step on.
Obviously, even though it’s a large city, Natalie finds herself bumping into the Crew, a bunch of ruthless people that had hurt her in a spectacular way. However, new friendships and a relationship are formed regardless of her being a little apprehensive. In the back of her mind, she isn’t sure about people’s intentions towards her.
“Your passion is my favorite thing about you. Most people around here lose it, contain it, leash it. You set yours free and it lights you up.”
I can’t go into this story too much without potentially giving loads away. But let me tell you this; it’s a rollercoaster of a ride full of drama, scheming and abounding angst. I mean angst with a capital A! Brilliantly executed, I was on the edge of my seat watching what felt like a car crash in slow motion. I couldn’t stop reading to find out what was going to happen; especially some of the decisions and actions key characters took. I couldn’t figure out who was sincere and I certainly knew who wasn’t, that’s for sure. I mustn’t forget the chemistry and passion in Cruel Fortune. Wow, one scene was intensely hot!
The writing and storytelling were absolutely outstanding and there’s a brilliantly put together playlist which if you listen to periodically as well as reading, you’ll feel like you’re living the story. When an author can transport you right there in the moment, it’s evident the writing is cleverly put together. I was kept wondering if certain characters’ actions had a lot more going on then what I was being led to believe, and intrigued as to where Ms. Linde was taking the story. I have so many books to read and it was with trepidation that I picked up my kindle to read another since this thrilling book was still stuck in the back of my mind. The ending definitely left me thirsty for more. The only clue I will give is I think the next and final part of this trilogy will have the readers even more on edge as the closing scenes were fighting talk. Bravo for a fabulous story Ms. Linde.
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Flawless writing, a pulse-pounding plot, nail-biting angst, all the delicious drama!
“You loved me, even when you hated me.”➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖Oh. My. WOW!!! K.A. Linde’s Cruel series just gets better and better! Cruel Fortune is the most intoxicating mix of Cruel Intentions meets Gossip Girl, a sinfully seductive and deliciously decadent drama-filled romance that is pure pleasure to read. A cancel-all-plans-turn-off-your phone read. The heart-thrashing Cruel series is Linde’s juiciest romance series since her 2015 All That Glitters saga. A gem of a romance novel with flawless writing, a pulse-pounding plot, nail-biting angst, all the delicious drama.Picking up right where Cruel Money ended, but with even more thrills and tension, Cruel Fortune is so heated that I battled with my emotions over these compassionately complex characters. I love-hated the hero and heroine throughout this whole angst-bleeding book of fated soulmates. The handsome professor, Penn, and the beautiful and bright writer, Natalie, burn up this book with sexual tension and an intense connection of fire and feels. This hero and heroines’ connection is unstoppable—full of passion and promise—a flame that forever burns.Cruel Fortune will sink its claws into you from the very first page and holds your heart hostage the whole time reading. It has explosive energy and edge and emotion. The guiltiest of pleasures that I devoured from beginning to end. Brimming with delicious drama, thrilling tension, and sensuality in spades, this sensual, soap opera-like saga is a story every romance addict will love. I loved it, I craved it, and need more now.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 deliciously divine stars➡️ https://amzn.to/2VVdUZa
Top reviews from other countries
JessieG
Addictive, well written, could put this book down!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2019
