Kingdom

Avenues Ink Series, Book 2

De: A.M. Johnson

Narrado por: Rock Engle, Samantha Summers

Kelly Kavanagh was Liam's happily ever after, his loyal princess. A lifeline to something better than any high school dropout could ever hope for...until the day she left to pursue a dream that didn't include him and slowly his kingdom crumbled to the ground.

Liam O'Connell was the sun to Kelly's everlasting moon, her painted prince. A strong and devoted soul to fight the war she was slowly losing against herself...until his promises had become lies and her dream was the only way she would ever survive.

They have more than just miles and time between them now. The twin fortresses they've built around their hearts are next to impossible to scale. But, when two parallel fates collide in life and in death, will the impact be powerful enough to break down their self-imposed walls?

Every love story starts with "once upon a time", but in real life there are no fairytale endings, and the prince who rescues you...will never wear a crown.

©2017 Amanda Marie Johnson (P)2017 Amanda Marie johnson

Incredible Second Chance Romance!

I loved this beautifully poetic and emotional second chance romance about 2 flawed souls who are so intrinsically connected. They are linked by their epic love and their faith in a fairy tale from their youth that promises of a happily ever after. Liam and Kelly meet when Kelly and her friend go to Avenues Ink to get a tattoo. Liam and Kelly have an instant attraction and become inseparable. But Kelly has dreams of moving away to escape her miserable home life, and Liam needs to stay to care for his family. When Kelly leaves, they are both heartbroken and pine for each other. This story picks up 3 years later when Kelly is forced to return home. They still harbor hurt feelings and misunderstandings so their first unexpected meeting is excruciating. This story is uniquely and refreshingly told in alternating flashback sequences, and fairy tale allegory, that sinuously reveal their past and present. I love Ms. Johnson's writing style, it is so poetic, multifaceted, alluring, and seductive. I became so invested in Liam and Kelly, and I cared very deeply for them. When the twists and turns happen in their story, I definitely felt every emotion. Liam and Kelly's journey is not an easy one, but is so worth the bumpy ride. Also, I loved catching up with Liam's brother, Declan and Paige and learning more about Kieran. He is so intriguing to me and I can't wait for his book.
I was totally blown away by the phenomenal narration of both Rock Engle and Samantha Summers. Their performance was so poignant and exhilarating, they really brought these characters to life. It was an intensely emotional experience that kept me totally engaged from start to finish!
I loved everything about this heartbreakingly beautiful love story and can't recommend it highly enough!

Sexy and Sweet

I love the Avenues Ink Series and this is not a secret.

After reading all three books, and now re-reading them in audiobook format, I came to the conclusion that I can't choose a favorite O'Connell brother. And that's really rare. I ALWAYS chose a favorite but those characters are so different from each other and so appealing, that choosing one is simply impossible.

BUT I can tell you that so far, Liam's voice is the best. Liam sounds so sexy and I need to give Rock Engle the credit. Damn! I confess that I was all red and giggly when a sex scene was narrated by Liam's POV. No joke.

If you're new to audiobooks I strongly suggest that you pop that cherry with the audios of the Avenues Ink Series. They are honestly the best audiobooks I've ever heard.

wow!!!

omg this was absolutely amazing!!! I was so so so happy to finally get Liam and Kelly's story! Their love was so consuming I didn't want to stop listening to it!!
the narrator's were amazing and really brought out the emotion on this book!

Intense

Love this author. This book 2 was just as powerful as Possession. Kelly and Liam's story also starts out heartbreaking. A.M. Johnson loves breaking your heart, but she at least puts you back together. I find myself having so much to say, and not knowing what to say when it comes to this author.
The narrators also did such a great job.

A Sweet Second Chance Romance!! 4.5 STARS

Excellent performance by Rock Engle & Samantha Summers. They did an amazing job by bringing Liam and Kelly to life. Even though this is the second installment into the Avenues Ink Series, it can be read/listened as standalone, I strongly recommend that you read book 1 in order to get to know the brothers and the rest of the characters you'll be seen in the series.

My Two Pennies

The time has come for the King and Queen to share their story. Liam and Kelly’s story is heart wrenching and absolutely beautiful. This is a standalone in a series and you don’t need to read them in any particular order but I am and was in love with Possession now that I’ve finished Kingdom I have to say that this is my favorited the two brothers at the moment but it’s such a close call. This story has you consumed and completely pulled in to the intensity of the story you feel as though your family living through it yourself. Incredible read and I highly recommend you grab your copy. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Great narrator's!

I loved Liam and Kelly's story and the narrators brought this book to life beautifully! Two damaged people who find each other, then lose each other, and have to work to come together again. Also loved seeing more Declan and Paige!

Love second chance stories

I was really looking forward to Liam’s story and it didn’t disappoint. Loving this series!!
Both narrators were great!!
Can’t wait fir Kieran’s story now :)

Yet another over 5 start rating for Ms. Johnson!

A second chance at love home wrong. Two hearts that never gave up on the missing half of their heart. Liam and Kelly met when they were both very young and fell hard and fast. He never felt good enough for her and she viewed him as her protector, but when you are do young can live last?
They go three years without talking our seeing each other, but when she had to come home for her father's funeral old scars reopen. Will they be to work past their issues and realize they were always meant to be together? Or, has too much time passed for them to move beyond the hurt they have caused one another?
Mr. Engle infused so much emotion into his voice that you felt every emotion Liam was feeling on a visceral level. Similarly, Ms. Summers had just the right amount of vulnerability and strength as she became Kelly.
Great job everyone. I can't wait for Poet to be available on audio, I am sure that will be just add great.
I received a free download in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Will the fairytale come to life or will it all end

This is a very angst book we see sides of Liam and Kelley’s life from the beginning best friends in love and then now when Kelley left Liam and the aftermath. Wow very intense nail biting story. Even with the narrators I felt the pain and heartache. A definitely must listen to story. I would advise to listen to Possession first you get more feeling of the family. 5/5 stars ****Reviewed for Sweet & Spicy Read provided for a voluntarily Advanced Reader Copy of this book ****