Kingdom

Avenues Ink Series, Book 2

By: A.M. Johnson

Narrated by: Rock Engle, Samantha Summers

Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

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.

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!

One of my favorite audiobooks this year!

Damn, but did this novel make me cry. I'm blaming it--and A.M. Johnson--for the cold I'm now suffering through. Liam and Kelly are damaged and imperfect, and God, they have their struggles, but how could I not root for them? How could I not want them to grab that second chance and have the kind of life that they deserved to have together? Johnson doesn't whip together shiny, happy characters who you want to be when you grow up. Nope, she gives us characters that have flaws and faults and at times, make you want to tear your hair out due to lots and lots of frustrating incidents. But those "negatives" are part of who they are, and it's the whole person--the entire character--that brings with them an air of familiarity. They have at least one thing that someone else can relate to, and at the end of the day, they redeem themselves and want to have and be better. Liam and Kelly were very real.

While I liked the audiobook for the first in the Avenues Ink series, I absolutely loved this one for Kingdom! Rock Engle and Samantha Summers breathed new life into A.M. Johnson's beautifully written story about second chances. I couldn't have imagined two better choices to give voice to Liam and Kelly, respectively. It's difficult when you've already read the book and you imagine how the main characters look and sound, but while I may not be able to do much about the former, I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to experience the latter. It was almost as if I was going through Johnson's story, not with fresh eyes maybe, but with a new and heightened appreciation for it, thanks to the combined efforts of Engle and Summers. I'm highly recommending Kingdom to those who love a well-narrated and well-written love story. Five-plus stars! ♥

A beautiful second chance story

This is the second book of Avenues Ink Series. I love so much the three brothers Declan, Liam and Kieran. This time, this is the story of Liam and Kelly. The story is as captivating as the first book. The narration is also good. There are so emotions and anger, heartbreaking moments and in the opposite also so heartwarming moments. I can't wait to listen to the third book in this Series, this time about Kieran!

Liam and Kelly's story

This is the second book in the series is Liam and Kelly's story. I did enjoy it but it didn't give the emotional punch like Possession did. It was a bit repetitive in places and I think the story dragged out a bit. I am excited to see how Kieran's story plays because I will definitely be reading.

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!