Reckless King
Empty Kingdom, Book 2
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Aaron Shedlock
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Rose Dioro
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L. M. Dalgleish
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One night. No names. No limits.
That was the whole point of stepping into the shadows of an exclusive club—to forget the world, the stress, the mounting pressure of keeping my life together.
What I didn’t expect was the masked stranger I shared a brief, electrifying encounter with turning out to be Tate King—billionaire, notorious playboy, and my brother’s former college roommate. The man I used to avoid at all costs.
Now he wants something from me: a fake relationship to clean up his public image—and in return, he’ll throw a lifeline to my struggling café. On paper, it’s a perfect arrangement. Until pretending starts to feel a little too real.
The more we blur the line between real and fake, the harder it is to ignore what’s building between us. Every kiss feels too convincing. Every touch is laced with something that was never part of the plan.
I promised myself I’d never fall for a man like Tate. But I’m starting to wonder…
What if he was never the man I thought he was?
Reckless King is a full-length, spicy, fake relationship, billionaire romance, with a dirty-talking hero who falls first, and a guaranteed happily ever after. It's the second book in the Empty Kingdom billionaire romance series but can be listened to as a standalone.
©2024 L. M. Dalgleish (P)2025 L. M. DalgleishWhile Tate’s characterization on paper stayed true to that description, the narration unfortunately didn’t match. But more on that later.
📖 Story
This installment kept the same low-drama approach as book one, which I really appreciated. The pacing was solid, the tension simmered nicely, and the romance unfolded in a way that felt organic. The “meet cute” was fun, sexy, and a little different, setting the tone well.
This was very much a slow burn, with the relationship truly unfurling around the 60% mark — and it paid off.
👩❤️👨 Character Development
Tate was an extremely layered and likable MMC from the start. A reformed notorious playboy trying to clean up his reputation — not just for himself, but for the family business — he felt emotionally complex and believable. His inner monologues did a great job of showing how deeply he craved closeness, especially with his brothers.
Violet was another solid FMC. While not quite as intriguing to me as Delilah, she was still strong, grounded, and easy to root for.
One thing I really missed, though, was the brother’s best friend trope actually being used to its full potential. Violet’s brother was present at the beginning, but then completely disappeared — even after the fallout. Not a single thought. This could have added so much more depth and emotional weight.
What did improve though in this book was the family dynamic. The relationship between the brothers — and even with their mother — grew noticeably warmer, with a small but welcome sprinkle of banter.
🔥 Spice
The spice was intense, steamy, and well-earned, though not overly frequent. When it hit, it hit hard — especially after the long buildup.
One small annoyance throughout the book was the overuse of the term of endearment “butterfly.” It was sweet at first, but quickly became repetitive. I really wished Tate would occasionally use her name or mix in something else like babe or baby.
✍️ Writing
The writing remained fluent and clean, with no unnecessary drama or filler. The emotional beats landed well, and the story stayed focused on character growth and relationship development.
🎧 Narration
This was my biggest mixed bag.
I usually enjoy Aaron Shedlock’s performances, but here he felt too composed, quiet, serious, and monotone — regardless of whether Tate was flirting, excited, angry, playful, or emotional. It just didn’t align with the cocky, charming personality described on the page.
I honestly think narrators like Teddy Hamilton or Stephen Dexter — who can balance playful swagger with emotional depth — would have been a much better fit.
That said, Rose Dioro did a great job, and the duet narration was a definite bonus that elevated the listening experience overall.
⭐ Final Breakdown
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Character Development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Narration: ⭐⭐⭐
While Rowan hasn’t stood out much to me in the first two books and feels rather reserved so far, I’m still very curious about his story and will definitely be continuing the series.
A Character I Loved, a Voice That Didn’t Fit
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