Release Day Launch - Arranged By Lexi Blake
Kash Kamdar is the king of a peaceful but powerful island nation. As Loa Mali’s sovereign, he is always in control, the final authority. Until his mother uses an ancient law to force her son into marriage. His prospective queen is a buttoned-up intellectual, nothing like Kash’s usual party girl. Still, from the moment of their forced engagement, he can’t stop thinking about her.
Dayita Samar comes from one of Loa Mali’s most respected families. The Oxford-educated scientist has dedicated her life to her country’s future. But under her staid and calm exterior, Day hides a few sexy secrets of her own. She is willing to marry her king, but also agrees that they can circumvent the law. Just because they’re married doesn’t mean they have to change their lives. It certainly doesn’t mean they have to fall in love.
After one wild weekend in Dallas, Kash discovers his bride-to-be is more than she seems. Engulfed in a changing world, Kash finds exciting new possibilities for himself. Could Day help him find respite from the crushing responsibility he’s carried all his life? This fairy tale could have a happy ending, if only they can escape Kash’s past…
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REVIEW
I Love Lexi Blake books , maybe I am bias ( Iam not ) but I feel like she can do no wrong in her stories. I have loved ever single story by her that I have read and she is now one of my favorite authors , so when I got the chance to read Arranged I was so happy ! and I dived into this book as soon as I could and I absolutely loved it!
In this book we follow Kash and Dayita and these two were friends and ard the time it seemed like there friendship was moving towards being a romance , however after some tragic events that caused Kash to have to take one a roll that he did not want to fill, being a king they grew apart, years later Kash's mother has come up with a plot to force her son to get married and Guess who the fiance is ? Dayita,so this is really where things pick up in this book . I loved Kash and Dayita together in the beginning they seemed to fine with having a marriage of convenience however when they both realize there feelings toward each other never disappeared , things change between them , however there is twist and Kash find out something about Dayita that he did not see coming . I loved that Lexi Blake did with that reveal because it really caused Kash to dig deeper within him self and figure out who is really is and what he really likes. I am going to be honest there were moments in this book where I was honestly worried thinking how is this going to work out because I was so invested to this couple and I needed to see them have there happily ever after , and honestly all my worrying was in vain because while Lexi Blake makes her readers sweat and pace nervously lol , we always get a happy ending and I felt like theirs was perfect for them .The romance was sexy , swoon worthy and wickedly delicious.
Besides the romance there were so many other things going on and I loved that , Lexi Blake kept me on my toes constantly wondering what was going to happen next and who was behind all of the things that were happening . I didn't guess who it was , it just creeped up on me lol and reminded me just how far some people will go to protect what they see in there eyes as tradition . I loved how we got to see Kash and his mom relationship change for the better . I love that by the end of this book we get to see him comfortable to step into his role and battle his demon and I LOVED that we got to see other characters from the Masters and Mercenaries series , I swear I never get tired of hearing anything Big Tag says , that man is just in leagues of his own lol . Arranged was a sexy , addicting , heartwarming story , filled with twist and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat . I loved this story so much and I cannot wait to my hands on Lexi Blake's next book !!. This has to be one of my favorite novellas of this year. I highly recommend getting it as soon as you can.
RATING
5/5 STARS
EXCERPT
“Did you enjoy the dessert? They had been planning on serving crème brûlée, but I remembered you like gelato. Strawberry.”
She turned and Kash was standing in the doorway, the tie to his tuxedo undone and the first few buttons of his shirt open, showing off golden skin.
Oh, how the girls must swoon over that man.
Unfortunately for him, she was a woman and not a girl. She curtseyed, recalling her etiquette classes and going down deep, to show her respect for the crown. “I thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Come now, Day. I asked you not to call me that long ago, and now it appears there’s even less reason. We were friends then. We’re going to be husband and wife in a week. Shocking how quickly that woman can move when she wants to.”
He looked so composed, but she couldn’t forget that he’d only found out his mother was dying this afternoon. That was when she’d seen the real man. She’d interrupted them with her silly dress and she’d seen the shock and pain on Kash’s face before he’d smoothed it out and gone back to being the polite royal he’d become.
“Are you all right?” She asked the question for two reasons. First, she wanted to know the answer and second, to see if they really were still friends.
His lips curved up slightly. “I’m faring quite well. We Kamdars are made of sterner stuff than this. Did you enjoy the dinner?”
So, not so friendly he would talk about private things with her. It was good to know where they stood. They needed to have a long conversation about how this was going to work. They might be marrying to protect the Kamdar line and to give his mother some peace, but they needed a plan of action about how best to achieve their goals.
Partners. That was how she’d decided to look at this. They were partners. And if she ended up governing the kingdom while he was out fucking around with supermodels, she wouldn’t get her heart broken.
Just humiliated.
Yes, they needed a talk and perhaps a contract.
“I enjoyed the meal very much. The company left something to be desired, but I suspect I’ll get used to dining with windbag politicians.” She turned back to the balcony, leaning against it. The view from here was spectacular. Beyond that, it was soothing in a way.
“Yes, Mother told me they’re giving you trouble.” He joined her, leaning beside her, their bodies so close but not touching. “I’ll talk to them, ensure you have your funding.”
“Don’t. It can wait a few weeks. I need to go back to them and introduce myself as their new queen.” She wasn’t about to let them think she sent her husband in. If he behaved as he so often did, he wouldn’t be around much and it would be up to her to keep everyone in line.
“Is that why you agreed to this arrangement? Because you wanted power?”
“I agreed because I care about this country. I’ve spent the last ten years of my life working here and trying to ensure that our children get what they need to make it out in the world. I agreed because your mother is excellent at putting one in a corner. I agreed because someone has to and I wasn’t sure who you would bring home if given the chance.” She shuddered at the idea of some brainless model attempting to be a role model for Loa Malian girls.
“Ah, you don’t think I have good taste in women.”
“I think you have an unquenchable appetite for them, Your Majesty, and that is something we should talk about.”
“Ah, the wifely lectures begin,” he said with a sigh. “Please proceed. I’m anxious to get this over with so I can be properly chastened.”
“I only ask that you attempt some discretion, Kashmir. I don’t expect you to be faithful in any way, but I do expect you to not humiliate me.”
He turned, frowning a bit as though she’d surprised him. “You don’t expect me to be faithful?”
It was time for some honesty. “I don’t think you can be. How long have you kept a single woman? A month? Three?”
“Six,” he replied. “I was with Tasha Reynolds for six months before we went our separate ways.”
“And were you faithful to her?” She already knew the answer to that question.
“We had an agreement.” He frowned as though the conversation wasn’t going at all as he’d expected. “She was on set much of the time. She knew I had a highly stressful job, so she was understanding. I gave her the same options.”
“Excellent, then let’s be fair with each other. As long as we’re both discreet, this marriage of ours doesn’t have to mean the end of our lives.”
NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog int eh world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.
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