Striking

Red Lips & White Lies, Book 7

De: Bella Matthews

Narrado por: Stephanie Cannon, Will Thorne

An accidental marriage, forbidden, billionaire romance, From USA Today and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Bella Matthews.

In my defense, I never planned on marrying my husband.

But after one wild night and one too many cocktails, I wake up tangled in silk sheets, with a diamond ring on my finger, a sinfully sexy prince next to me in bed, and palace guards banging on the door with devastating news.

The king is dead.
And apparently, my accidental husband is next in line for the throne.

Now I'm stuck navigating crowns, cameras, and a man I barely know but somehow can't keep my hands off—all while figuring out what to do with this mistake of a marriage. But Rhys Windsor doesn't look at me like a mistake. He looks at me like I'm his only truth.

They say a little white lie never hurt anyone... but this little lie could destroy a dynasty.

©2025 Bella Matthews (P)2025 Bella Matthews

Rhys & Bellamy are the cutest!

These two and this story is so cute! They fall hard and fast (him especially). Their connection is a kick your feet up and giggle type of connection and it’s done so well! Bella writes the most lovable characters and having the royal aspect was so fun! Perfect end to the series.

🎧 Narrated duel style by Stephanie Cannon & Will Thorne. Loved their accents! I had a bit of a tough time with Stephanie’s voice for Rhys but other than that they did an amazing job!

Bella Matthews does Royal! -- ALC

Striking written by Bella Matthews narrated by Stephanie Cannon and Will Torne. Hearing Cannon bring Bellamy to life, and Will Thorne as Rhys was so good!

Both are new narrators to me. This is performed in dual narration. Dual isn’t always my preference, but Cannon & Thorne did a wonderful job!! I enjoyed hearing the main characters, as well as the side characters like Atair get brought to life. I feel like I need a voice note of Thorne calling Bellamy his love to play in my ear whenever I need some serotonin. I loved the accents, the banter, and the spice! I like to read my books, and then treat the audio book as a relisten, so this was a perfect opportunity for me. If that's your style, I highly recommend it, but please consume this story either way!!!!

Perfect

Striking was the addition to this series that I didn’t know I needed. I loved reading it, and have loved listening to it even more! I fell in love with Rhys and Bellamy all over again!

Stephanie Cannon and Will Throne did an amazing job being the story and Rhys and Bellamy to life. Their narration was perfect!

Love them!

What a perfect way to end this series with yet another book that feels like coming home to the Bella-universe. I loved Rhys & Bellamy from their first meeting and every single time he calls her little bee, I think I melted a bit more! He is set on worshipping her like the queen she is and I'm here for it! Their silent strength for each other as they navigate early moments in their relationship were so precious. Little did they know at first sight, but they are absolutely perfect for each other!

The audiobook is performed in dual narration by Will Thorne & Stephanie Cannon - I really enjoyed how they were able to bring Rhys & Bellamy to life! I definitely flew through this audio because it was so enjoyable to listen to!

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡:
🐝𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑒
🐝𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛
🐝𝑅𝑜𝑦𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
🐝𝐴𝑔𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑝 (7 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠)
🐝𝑇ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑦 𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑒
🐝𝐻𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑟
🐝𝐶𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦

The love of family

Bella Matthews gets better with each book. I love this family because it reminds me of the love I once had. Keep writing Bella you bring joy and hope to so many.

Great narration of this modern royal family

🎧 Book 7 narrated by Will Thorne and Stephanie Cannon was a great way to end the series. I loved this modern day fairytale royal surprise wedding.

After a fun night Bellamy wakes up in bed with royalty. Imagine her surprise when there is also a wedding ring on her finger. I loved Rhys! This man fell first and fell so hard. He was all in from the beginning and so obsessed with Bellamy. There is nothing he wouldn't do for her. Bellamy and Rhys are perfect for each other and complement each other so well. I loved seeing all of the side characters too.

She has a way with her words and how well she builds her characters! I've yet to find a character she has written that I didn't really love

"And when it is all over, if I'm asked what good I did in my life, I will say I loved you."

Low spice fun read. These are new narrators to me and I loved their telling of the story.

Beautiful 🩷

I adored this book when I read it originally but these narrators brought Rhys and Bellamy's story to life and added beautiful layer to an already beautiful love story.
Highly recommend.

Rhys and Bellamy

Omg the narrators brought this story to life. I am so glad I got the opportunity to listen to this story. I loved it when I first got to read the ARC of this book and I love it even more after listening to Stephanie Cannon and Will Thorne as Bellamy and Rhys. I especially loved Will the accent was to die for.

Need Bellamy and Rhys discover a shared destiny

Very nice addition to this series. The narrators do a great job- just wish it had been in duet instead of a dual performance. Rhys was previously introduced in Lennon’s story as her logical, thoughtful older brother. He plans to modernize his Mornae government and the ceremonial task during his reign and Bellamy grounds him. Bellamy Wilder is a blood cancer survivor, sister of hockey stars Cross and Ares, and best friend of Kate Belleventi. She wants to help others and is tempted by a job working with the royals cancer foundation as well as the prince. Even though she is a commoner, Rhys recognizes her value as his partner. This is not a long story but a good one. Well worth a credit!

Bellamy 🩷 Rhys

Wonderful story, fantastic performance - another win for Bella Matthews!

👑Next in line to the throne of Mornea.
♥️Used to getting what he wants
👑Filthy Mouth
♥️Billionaire
👑Loyal to his country & Bellamy Wilder.
👑Accidental Marriage
♥️Billionaire
👑Forbidden Romance