King's Country: An enemies to lovers modern western romance

· LE Publishing
4.7
12 reviews
Ebook
265
Pages

About this ebook

Our families have feuded for years, but when I get myself hurt during a winter storm, Dawson King rides in like a cowboy Prince Charming and tucks me into his bed until I get better. It’s suddenly hard to remember why I don’t like him.

From Marie Johnston comes an enemies to lovers, small town romance.

Dawson King’s mom died because of my dad’s poor decisions, and ever since, I’ve been at the bottom of the King Ranch manure pile. Years later, our circumstances couldn’t be more different. I’m left running my decrepit ranch, and he’s right next door, in his big house, with his fat and happy cattle, and he sneaks treats to my horse. Everyone in town loves him while hating me is their favorite game.

Yet when I get hurt in the middle of a snow storm, he’s the only one there to help me.

When I’m recovering at his place, he takes care of me, and I start to forget the resentment between us and remember the friendship we had as kids. He treats me like he sees beyond my caustic personality and the high emotional barriers I’ve erected thanks to my rough upbringing.

What I don’t know is that he’s hiding a secret that gives him millions of reasons behind his motivation to get close to me. The clock is ticking for Dawson and his generous trust fund, and if I don’t succumb to his intoxicating charm, I’ll end up back in the hovel I came from with a broken heart. But if I fall hard, I’m not sure if he’ll have a reason to be there to catch me.

King's Country is a standalone novel in the Oil Kings series.


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Ratings and reviews

4.7
12 reviews
Mary S
September 2, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this fourth "Oil Kings" story! This is an intriguing story about Dawson King. He is one of four sons of Gentry King, and has taken over the ranch. This is an interesting story because this one involves a family feud of sorts. This is Dawson and Bristol's story. They were once friends but things happened and the friendship ended. The plot is full of family drama, turmoil, passion and some great twists and turns.
Emily Pennington
June 8, 2021
Dawson and Bristol's Story . . . Because Bristol’s father was a mean drunk, most people figured she was the same as he was and worthless. So when she breaks her leg and nearly freezes to death, it is Dawson King, an enemy, who comes to her rescue. He takes her to his home and takes good care of her, and she doesn’t want to feel anything toward him. But being together gives them both a chance to see how they may have misjudged each other. Bristol does have a huge chip on her shoulder, but can Dawson get through to her heart?
1 person found this review helpful
Patsi Hoffstaetter
June 6, 2021
This is a new author to me & I quite enjoyed reading this lovely slow-burn, heartwarming romance that is completely standalone. I found that the storyline flowed smoothly throughout a well-paced plot that has some good scene descriptions. The characters (a defiant young woman with a snarky attitude, Bristol Cartwright) and her apparent enemy (Dawson King, who is quite prepared to play a significant role in her life) are interesting with realistic flaws & actually end up complement each other very well. There is: a manipulative grandmother, feuds, harassment, drama, secrets, self-esteem issues, prejudices, vengeful feelings, disagreements, distrust, emotional anguish, determination, compromises, some steam, love & a well-deserved satisfying conclusion for this couple with a very intriguing ending.

About the author

Marie Johnston is an award-winning, best-selling writer of paranormal and contemporary romance, and a RITA® Finalist. Marie decided to pursue her passion for writing and traded in her lab coat for a laptop to write her first book ever, Fever Claim. She lives in the upper Midwest with her husband, four kids, and old kitty. Other than hanging out with her family, Marie enjoys reading, movie dates with her hubby, getting outside on sunny days, and the all too rare - girls' night out.

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