Drama King by Penny Reid Series: Three Kings #2
Published by Cipher-Naught on December 13, 2022
Pages: 372
Format: ARC
Genres: Romance, Romantic Comedy
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Stuck with her off-limits, taciturn, hunky movie star client during a sudden snowstorm on Christmas Eve, an extremely capable and highly professional bodyguard must keep him alive and warm without letting the tension building between them get too hot.
Bathsheba (Beth) Ryan can’t thank her best friend enough for helping her land the job of her dreams. After being relegated to second-string security for politicians in DC, being hired as an undercover personal security specialist by a giant Hollywood studio is exactly the kind of action she’s always wanted.
Until she meets her first assignment.Cyrus Malcom can’t thank his agent enough for arranging a blind date with seemingly the woman of his dreams. After spending the past several years playing all the parts and climbing all the ladders, the lonely mega movie star finds himself actually enjoying a night on the town for the first time in ages when he meets the gorgeous, funny, and genuine Ryaine O’Rourke.
Until she shows up at his studio meeting the next day with a completely different name.
A world-wide press tour and too many late-night parties later, Beth simply needs to get through a short, one-day visit during the Christmas holiday, and then she’ll be free of Cyrus Malcom’s confusing hot looks and cold shoulders for good.
But just as they leave the airport, it starts to snow . . .
‘Drama King’ is the second book in the Three Kings Series, is a full-length, contemporary romantic comedy, and can be read as a complete standalone.
Drama King gets the award for Most Entertaining Meet Cute and Most Cuddly Main Character. It’s an all-around fun story, especially for lovers of slow burn romance.
I find something really satisfying about a bodyguard falling in love with the person they are dedicated to protecting. In this case, Beth is the bodyguard assigned to guarding hunky movie star Cyrus. It seems impossible that they could ever work as a couple because they are total opposites.
Rather than being a Hollywood diva, Cyrus is a puppy dog—so stinking sweet and fun. He lives impulsively in the moment, without regard for any future consequences. Beth, on the other hand, is ultra professional and serious. She is always thinking about possible repercussions of her actions. I admired how exceptional she is at her job and her secretly thoughtful actions.
Their chemistry is fantastic, and the slow simmering romance just about killed me! Cyrus had me in the palm of his hand, and I couldn’t wait for him to finally win over Beth. The Christmas Eve snowstorm had me leaping for joy like 12 lords. It’s a rom com lover’s fantasy come true.
Drama King is a delectable story that kept me in my happy place from beginning to end.
Recommended for fans of:
Bodyguard stories
Hollywood
Office romance
Being stranded in a snowstorm
I received a complimentary copy to voluntarily read.
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About Penny Reid
Penny Reid is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Winston Brothers, Knitting in the City, Rugby, and Hypothesis series. When she’s not immersed in penning smart romances, Penny works in the biotech industry as a researcher. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.
Yay! Great review! I loved the chemistry in this one as well. I’m mad I have to wait a whole year for the third book! I’m super curious about that guy now!
Happy New Year!
At least it gives us something to look forward to. Happy New Year to you!
Yay for some Penny Reid! Definitely an author I would like to try and soon. Glad that the author was able to really implement the rom com aspects so much for you.
Penny Reid is such a talented writer. I have this one on my tbr.
I love Penny. She’s so witty.