Cruel Kiss (Cruel)

by K.A. Linde

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Cruel Kiss is a novella in K. A. Linde's Cruel series. Both fans and newcomers to the series will get a peak into the complicated relationship of  Gavin King and Whitley Bowen. Best friends whose relationship will experience a major change awhile on vacation in Puerto Rico.

Narrated from the POVs of Gavin and Whitley, Cruel Kiss, the prequel to Cruel King, delivered a titillating teaser of their relationship. The events of Cruel Kiss occurred three years before Cruel King. Whitley and Gavin are attracted to each other, but fear of damaging their friendship acted as a deterrent to exploring a sexual relationship. 

At the start of Cruel Kiss, Whitley ended her relationship with her boyfriend due to the lack of chemistry between them. This decision made it easier for her to go solo on a group vacation with her Upper Eastside friends. Whitley hopes to engage in a vacation fling, however she never expected to end up in the arms of her friend Gavin King. The man who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend's best friend.

Gavin had the hots for Whitley for a long time and so having her in his arms was a dream come true and he hopes for more than a vacation fling.

Cruel Kiss is a steamy friends to lovers romance, which prepare readers for Cruel King. The story hidden between the pages of Cruel Kiss is sexy and fascinating with characters who readers will feel the need to cheer on.

The narration by Erin Mallon and Joe Arden aided in enhancing the story. I have enjoyed both narrators' work in the past, bit never had the experience of collaboration between. I thought their voices were perfect for the male and female lead. They both have  a great array of voices for all the different characters. Overall a great interpretation and an excellent production.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading