This is a second chance romance and a modern twist on the Cinderella story.
The story was good, hero has formed a wrong opinion of the heronie and plans revenge as he feels slighted when she failed to return after promising to.
It's a good version.
One issue I had was he treats her badly, saying hurtful and humiliating stuff but he kisses her and she forgets it all and can't resist. I just wish with the modern twist that she had a bit more backbone and didn't give in to his massive ego and his obvious unresistable sexual prowess.
Sigh!!
But it is seriously good, quite a bit to the plot.
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This is a second chance romance and a modern twist on the Cinderella story.
The story was good, hero has formed a wrong opinion of the heronie and plans revenge as he feels slighted when she failed to return after promising to.
It's a good version.
One issue I had was he treats her badly, saying hurtful and humiliating stuff but he kisses her and she forgets it all and can't resist. I just wish with the modern twist that she had a bit more backbone and didn't give in to his massive ego and his obvious unresistable sexual prowess.
Sigh!!
But it is seriously good. There is quite a bit to the plot and packs quite an emotional punch. ( )

When you think Cinderella normally there is no beast. There's just a tale of instant love, enduring devotion and hopefully, happily ever after. The Formidable King changes that up a bit. Ms. Montgomery blends some beastly behavior with the innocuous hopes of a dreamer and creates a modern tale that will surely stand the test of time. India is no Cinderella. She's made her mistakes, but has worked to move beyond them by making a difference in the world. Her charity work has landed her at the mercy of a man tortured by his lot in life. His princely responsibilities, his past transgressions and an attraction that goes against every promise he's made to himself. Just when all hope is gone of a chance at happiness for India and Gabe, a surprising twist takes center stage. Royalty does not always breed a fairy tale, but it's nice to imagine the dream. ( )