Kimber's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4.5 STARS 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 When I finish a Tiffany Riesz novel I usually have a major book hangover and I can't imagine that she could ever write a book that could possibly be better than the one I just read and then....the next book happens. Before we jump to our happy ending though, we have to have our journey and reading more about Kingsley from his point of view gave me such an appreciation for him and everything he's been through. Our flashback begins twenty years ago with Kingsley Edge self-destructing on booze and sex partners. He has wealth and power but nothing or no one means anything to him until Soren, the unobtainable love of his life, comes back into his life and helps him realize there is a reason to live. For those following the story line, have you not wondered how Kingsley began the club? All the way from the building, the 8th circle, the decor, his wardrobe, including the delightfully kinky staff? Maybe, like me, you didn't know you wanted to know all of this, but after you're done, you'll be glad you were allowed on the ride because Ms. Reisz weaves a sinfully crafted tale that keeps you on your toes and guessing until the end. 
 Kingsley is one of those complicated characters we'll never know enough about. You think you knew his heartache, we learned more. You think you knew the intensity of his feelings for Soren, we didn't really know. You thought he was shallow, but we learn more. You knew he was loyal, we learn the true depths of that loyalty. You thought you knew all his kink, well, it might have hit an all-time high. It's like another entire layer was pulled back and exposed. Because he is so powerful, I felt extremely emotional during his vulnerable times. Although this book is mostly King, because Soren is a big part of his life we get a good deal of Soren too. Their relationship is explosive and is so enjoyable to sit back and watch them together. It's like 4th of July whenever they're in the same room.... or vehicle. Not that the fireworks don't come with equal amounts of pain, some of it the good kind, some not so much. 
 "Jeg elsker dig." Soren said. ,,It means good luck." 
 My heart, my chest hurt for him throughout this story. But the above line did me in. Deep down I knew that wasn't what it meant, but until I read it on the page, it didn't sink in. Once it's revealed, I wept. That is what Tiffany Riesz can do to you. Even in languages I can't comprehend, it's so incredibly beautiful. The writing reaches a place inside and you feel for her characters. Everything is on a different level. It's almost too hard to explain. 
 King is one of the most sexual beings on the planet and as much as I love reading about all of his sexy kinkery, I loved watching him be a friend. We constantly see Nora meeting new people, bringing them into her circle, and Soren has his congregation that he serves with who look up to him and rely on him too, they genuinely care about others, and have deep meaningful relationships with them, and we've never really seen much of that with King, until this story, which was great. 
 The King is a sexy and compelling story of how Kingsley and his kingdom came to be with heartbreak and healing along the way. I found it fresh and fascinating with twists and turns, and once again cements why Tiffany Reisz is one of the best writers out in the market. This unorthodox series works for me. The fusion of religion and BDSM are what I absolutely love about it. I missed Nora but only because I'm not so secretly in love with her. I feel like the series is getting better and better. The White Years are filling in the gaps while I continue to fall hard for all the characters. 
 This line from the book says it all.... 
 "Welcome to the Kingdom."