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Killing the King
Forgive me Father, for I am about to sin.
As spring melts into the hottest summer I’ve ever known, my love for my new parish priest fuels a rebellion deep in my soul that no man dare tame. Once unleashed, not even the all-powerful King of England can contain the force that we will become.
It’s time for an unholy war, and my forbidden lover and I will fight to the death before we let our fire be blown out.
Can a love born in hell ever make it to heaven?
Will a soul destined to kill ever truly live?
As spring melts into the hottest summer I’ve ever known, my love for my new parish priest fuels a rebellion deep in my soul that no man dare tame. Once unleashed, not even the all-powerful King of England can contain the force that we will become.
It’s time for an unholy war, and my forbidden lover and I will fight to the death before we let our fire be blown out.
Can a love born in hell ever make it to heaven?
Will a soul destined to kill ever truly live?
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2018
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About the author
Sam J.D. Hunt
32 books345 followersAbout Sam J.D. Hunt
Sam J.D. Hunt resides in Las Vegas with her husband, the inspiration for the young Thomas Hunt character, as well as her two children. Her debut trilogy, The Thomas Hunt Series, put a fun and unique spin on the popular BDSM genre. She followed up with the highly successful DEEP: A Captive Tale--a dark BDSM erotic captor/captive story about a pirate and his lady that spans time and space. Her fourth novel, the full-length standalone The Hunt for Eros is an erotic art adventure that combines spicy romance with a cultural adventure based on true life events. It has been described as being like The Da Vinci Code, but with lots of heat added.
Hunt's next release was co-written with her husband. Dagger: American Fighter Pilot is a steamy contemporary romance, which follows a squadron of fighter pilots as part of the American Fighter Pilot read-in-any-order series. Following the release of Dagger, Hunt released the much-anticipated MMF/Bi/Ménage erotic adventure, Taken by Two. Next, Hunt plans to release DEEPER: Capture of the Virgin Bride as a follow-up to DEEP. When not writing, Hunt enjoys travel, community involvement, spending time with friends and family, and hiking. She spends her days writing and trying to answer the age-old question: is it too late for coffee or too early for wine?
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Sam J.D. Hunt resides in Las Vegas with her husband, the inspiration for the young Thomas Hunt character, as well as her two children. Her debut trilogy, The Thomas Hunt Series, put a fun and unique spin on the popular BDSM genre. She followed up with the highly successful DEEP: A Captive Tale--a dark BDSM erotic captor/captive story about a pirate and his lady that spans time and space. Her fourth novel, the full-length standalone The Hunt for Eros is an erotic art adventure that combines spicy romance with a cultural adventure based on true life events. It has been described as being like The Da Vinci Code, but with lots of heat added.
Hunt's next release was co-written with her husband. Dagger: American Fighter Pilot is a steamy contemporary romance, which follows a squadron of fighter pilots as part of the American Fighter Pilot read-in-any-order series. Following the release of Dagger, Hunt released the much-anticipated MMF/Bi/Ménage erotic adventure, Taken by Two. Next, Hunt plans to release DEEPER: Capture of the Virgin Bride as a follow-up to DEEP. When not writing, Hunt enjoys travel, community involvement, spending time with friends and family, and hiking. She spends her days writing and trying to answer the age-old question: is it too late for coffee or too early for wine?
Connect with Sam:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/samhunt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJDHunt
Twitter: @sjd_hunt
Google+: google.com/+SamJDHunt
Pinterest:www.pinterest.com/sjd_hunt/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/SJD_Hunt
Titles available for Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.
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March 20, 2019
Whoa! Killing the King is incredible. A book like I have never read before, I went in completely blind and that's what everyone should do. Sam J.D. Hunt creates a journey like no other. She's written a love story that is exquisitely intertwined with a plot that could have changed the course of history. A time where the forbidden was unthinkable yet didn't stop one Tess Darby from loving a man she shouldn't. Where she and her Edmond are thrust into a journey that is full of passion. Full of bravery. Full of confrontations. And oh so full of the unexpected.
I couldn't get enough as Tess and Edmond embark on a wildly unpredictable road together as they try their hardest to satisfy each of their obligations that in turn, threaten to thwart their future. Dealing with the past they left behind in their small town, those who pretend to have their best interests at heart and the powerful ones who can ultimately control the future with just a mere command.
These characters are delicious!! Tess is a bada$$ like I've never encountered and Edmond and Harry are devilishly delightful. Add in a 4-legged protector in Beast and some unsavory villains and you have the perfect story.
As salacious as it is evocative, Killing the King is one book I won't be forgetting any time soon. I honestly could not put it down and am beyond hopeful there will be more to come.
Perhaps not for the faint of heart at times, and dare I say, even those scenes had a mirth to them that was unexpected, Killing the King is utterly fantastic. I couldn't be happier I finally decided to read it, sitting on my Kindle for far too long. It deserves nothing less than 5 huge stars!
I couldn't get enough as Tess and Edmond embark on a wildly unpredictable road together as they try their hardest to satisfy each of their obligations that in turn, threaten to thwart their future. Dealing with the past they left behind in their small town, those who pretend to have their best interests at heart and the powerful ones who can ultimately control the future with just a mere command.
These characters are delicious!! Tess is a bada$$ like I've never encountered and Edmond and Harry are devilishly delightful. Add in a 4-legged protector in Beast and some unsavory villains and you have the perfect story.
As salacious as it is evocative, Killing the King is one book I won't be forgetting any time soon. I honestly could not put it down and am beyond hopeful there will be more to come.
Perhaps not for the faint of heart at times, and dare I say, even those scenes had a mirth to them that was unexpected, Killing the King is utterly fantastic. I couldn't be happier I finally decided to read it, sitting on my Kindle for far too long. It deserves nothing less than 5 huge stars!
July 10, 2019
I can’t believe that I read a Historical Romance and LOVED it! I’ve tried reading Historical Romance a few times but could never get passed chapter two! With Killing The King, I didn’t want to stop turning the pages.
This is definitely something I wouldn’t normally pick up but I’m so glad that I went out of my comfort zone and read it. So many twist and turns that I never suspected nor saw coming. It’s thrilling, sexy and a great story.
Some may say it’s taboo or I can’t read that genre.. me included. I jumped into this book blind.. and I truly enjoyed it. I will never forget Tess and Edmond’s journey! I hope you give their story a chance.
This is definitely something I wouldn’t normally pick up but I’m so glad that I went out of my comfort zone and read it. So many twist and turns that I never suspected nor saw coming. It’s thrilling, sexy and a great story.
Some may say it’s taboo or I can’t read that genre.. me included. I jumped into this book blind.. and I truly enjoyed it. I will never forget Tess and Edmond’s journey! I hope you give their story a chance.
November 25, 2018
I haven't read this genre in years ... but this is a go to author for me, and I was shocked at how much I loved it. I was drawn deep into a giant world, and taken on a completely mesmerizing journey. I felt the emotional pull of Tess and Edmond - their desire to be as one, yet the pull of a different life calling. The mystery and intrigue kept me flipping page after page and not wanting the story to end. The additional characters woven throughout set this book up to be an epic series. I can't wait for more Saints & Sinners!!
November 6, 2018
With a few exceptions, I really don’t like historical romance. Since I’ve loved everything Sam has written, of course I’d see what she had to say. My love for her writing continues. This was a great story, with a few side stories. There were domestic conflicts, religious conflicts, legal conflicts.
Everything flowed well, and it almost had the feel of an opera with all the drama. Looking forward to the next book.
Everything flowed well, and it almost had the feel of an opera with all the drama. Looking forward to the next book.
November 8, 2018
I usually dont read this genre but I went in blind because i love this authors work. And she had me hooked from the beginning! The writing was on point and the story was so good. I love a book that I feel like I was there and this one does it for me. This book has it all. If you like books that include sex, murder, plots to murder, and many other things that also include the church then this book is for you!
December 11, 2018
Killing The King By Sam JD Hunt.
This is a book that will keep you captive from the very beginning all the way to the end.
It’s a thrilling ride of forbidden Love , secrets between the King and a Priest , whispers of murder and Treason. It’s about how forbidden Love between a women and priest overcome all the odds that they have. You will Love the Characters and how they interact with each other.
I can’t wait to read more of the Saints & Sinners Series. Sam out did herself with this book. I highly recommend this book..
This is a book that will keep you captive from the very beginning all the way to the end.
It’s a thrilling ride of forbidden Love , secrets between the King and a Priest , whispers of murder and Treason. It’s about how forbidden Love between a women and priest overcome all the odds that they have. You will Love the Characters and how they interact with each other.
I can’t wait to read more of the Saints & Sinners Series. Sam out did herself with this book. I highly recommend this book..
November 2, 2018
This book was seriously entertaining. There is love, death plots, murder, possible treason, sex and the church! This book has it all. It kept me captivated to the very end. I am looking forward to book 2. I feel the characters were well developed and thought out. The story line was easy to follow. I highly recommend picking up this book to read.
November 4, 2018
Enjoyed Every Second of this Book.
This may be a new subgenre for this author, but when you know how to write like she does, it will still be a story worth your time to read.
It's amazing how she can take a real historical figure like Henry VIII and weave a fictional tale within the truth. It was fun and exciting and I know you'll love it too.
This may be a new subgenre for this author, but when you know how to write like she does, it will still be a story worth your time to read.
It's amazing how she can take a real historical figure like Henry VIII and weave a fictional tale within the truth. It was fun and exciting and I know you'll love it too.
November 4, 2018
Trying out a new genre for each author is always exciting and when it all falls together perfecting based off of a historical King! The characters are wonderful, sexy, romantic and thrilling! If you've ever wanted to try a historical romance, this is a good one to read! Looking forward to the next segment in this series!
March 13, 2019
Unique read
This story was so different than anything I have ever read and I am so and so glad I took the chance. The whole concept of this story was so unique and different that you find yourself glued to the pages needing to know what happens next. This is definitely one that I recommend for terrific characters, intriguing storylines and suspense as to what’s to come.
This story was so different than anything I have ever read and I am so and so glad I took the chance. The whole concept of this story was so unique and different that you find yourself glued to the pages needing to know what happens next. This is definitely one that I recommend for terrific characters, intriguing storylines and suspense as to what’s to come.
April 19, 2019
Must read
This was my first book by this author and it won’t be the last. I don’t usually read historical stories but from the amazing cover to the end I loved it all. If you don’t like stories that take liberties with the church then this isn’t the book for you. If you like stories that would be considered taboo, then read this. I can’t wait for the next one.
This was my first book by this author and it won’t be the last. I don’t usually read historical stories but from the amazing cover to the end I loved it all. If you don’t like stories that take liberties with the church then this isn’t the book for you. If you like stories that would be considered taboo, then read this. I can’t wait for the next one.
August 8, 2019
Forbidden romance
I’m a sucker for forbidden romance but this book takes it to a whole new level. I love Edmond, Tess and Henry’s relationship. I didn’t see that one coming. I’m a little disappointed because She’s left alone even. It feels liked Henry and Edmond was up being together instead of her. All in all, I’d really enjoy this book.
I’m a sucker for forbidden romance but this book takes it to a whole new level. I love Edmond, Tess and Henry’s relationship. I didn’t see that one coming. I’m a little disappointed because She’s left alone even. It feels liked Henry and Edmond was up being together instead of her. All in all, I’d really enjoy this book.
May 31, 2022
I usually have a hard time getting into a book written so far back in history. This book was by far the best! Oh what a ride. I could not stop reading this book. I ignored everything to read it start to finish in one sitting.
The characters are so captivating and the plot thickens with every revelation!
I need more than five stars.
The characters are so captivating and the plot thickens with every revelation!
I need more than five stars.
July 7, 2019
Not what I expected
When I started this book I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but as I read on I became more intrigued with Tess and knew I had to keep reading. I ended up reading this in one day and loved it!!
When I started this book I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but as I read on I became more intrigued with Tess and knew I had to keep reading. I ended up reading this in one day and loved it!!
July 9, 2019
I am a big fan of Sam JD Hunts books and had no idea what Killing the King was about when I started reading it.
I was blown away!!
It was the perfect combination of intrigue, sexual tension, religious conflicts and forbidden love all wrapped up in a historical fiction book I could not put down!
I was blown away!!
It was the perfect combination of intrigue, sexual tension, religious conflicts and forbidden love all wrapped up in a historical fiction book I could not put down!
August 4, 2019
I purchased this book at a book signing and it was my first book by this author. I love historical romance and the Tudor era is one of my favorites! The plot of this story is unique and surprising. I couldn't put it down.
October 17, 2019
Delightfully dark
There can be no light without dark, no good without evil. Tess and Edmond are the perfect balance of both. Maybe it's my own twisted humor but I caught myself chuckling quite a bit with this one. Totally recommend.
There can be no light without dark, no good without evil. Tess and Edmond are the perfect balance of both. Maybe it's my own twisted humor but I caught myself chuckling quite a bit with this one. Totally recommend.
April 4, 2019
Such an interesting idea I couldn't put this book down!!!
April 13, 2019
Wow
What a suspense type romance. It took me less than 24 hours to read. Patiently waiting for the sequel to the series.
What a suspense type romance. It took me less than 24 hours to read. Patiently waiting for the sequel to the series.
July 19, 2019
Absolutely wonderful. I dont normally like historical romance but I loved this one.
June 15, 2020
This book surprised me on every page. It kept my interest from the first page. I was sucked in and enjoyed every minute of it.
December 5, 2021
I could not even finish this it was so cringey. It wasn’t the book I was looking for but figured what the heck, and could not even finish.
November 20, 2018
This book just blew me away... unlike what I usually read but Sam's writing kept me intrigued through all of it.. Not only it it hot but also the mystery and not knowing what was going to happen.. It left me craving more!!! Oh did I mention how hot Edward was??
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April 1, 2019Not often reading this gendre I was amazed at how much I loved how the author took a historical figure, Henry VIII and wove a fiction story around him. It is about a brave strong girl (Tess) who falls in love with her new parish priest (Edmund). The story has forbidden love, passion, confrontations, and murder that takes Tess and Edmund on a journey they could not imagine would take place. This story is so intriguing and captivating I could not put it down. I highly recommend this amazing story. It is one I will not soon forget. Anxious for the next book in this series.
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