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Natalie Bishop was just supposed to be a one night stand. Until she steps out of the ocean at my summer home in the Hamptons completely naked.
The minute I see her, I know I can't walk away.
She claims that she's just here to watch the house while it undergoes renovations. That she has no interest in rekindling our fire. But every weighted glance says it's a lie.
I don't care that I'm Manhattan royalty and she's the help.
Only that she's living in my summer home. With me.
And I want more.
Gossip Girl meets Cruel Intentions in the first book of the Cruel trilogy, which continues in Cruel Fortune and Cruel Legacy.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 22, 2019
- File size2615 KB
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"Hold onto your chair! The angst, drama, and betrayal...I was on a ride with this book. You will be captivated with Penn and Natalie right to the very end and then you'll be left wanting more!"-Kelly Elliott, New York Times bestselling author
"A roller coaster of intrigue, angst, and romance. Right from the start, I was giddy over this indulgent world of the uber-rich. I'm desperate for more."-Devney Perry, USA Today bestselling author
"Gossip Girl meets Cruel Intentions! Filled with intrigue, backstabbing, and frenemies galore, this is everything you need to have you binge reading about this crew's particular brand of debauchery. You'll be hooked!"-Elisabeth Grace, USA Today bestselling author
"Betrayal and deceit at every turn--you won't know which way is up until it's too late, and you will devour every word until the last. Cruel Money is a phenomenal start to a stirring, sensational, and startlingly fresh new series."-Staci Hart, bestselling author
"Down right phenomenal!"-Lorena Garcia, Brittany's Book Blog
"K.A. Linde will have you begging for more."-Crystal's Book World
"Filled with secrets, twists and drama all the way through the story creating an epic read."-2OCC Reviews
"This read checked so many boxes for me, from fantastic secondary characters, to a plot that was unique and still one of my favorite tropes. I cannot wait for book two!"-Megan Gallt, Novel Grounds
"The question of can you grow up filthy rich and still be a good person is seen throughout this book. I'm counting down the days until my next fix! Cruel Money is a perfect guilty pleasure read!"-Cassidy, The Curvy Savante
"This book is my new favorite when it comes to Linde's books, and I desperately need book two. I loved everything about this book. It was perfect!"-Rad Babes Read
"Extremely addictive and completely unputdownable.Once I was sucked in, there was no chance of getting out until I read the last page. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"-Rentastic Reads
"I read my first K.A. Linde book, and I'm hooked. If you're looking for an attention grabbing, intoxicating read then Cruel Money is it."-Elizabeth, Brittany and Elizabeth's Book Boutique
From the Author
Suggested Reading Order:
One Cruel Night (Cruel #.5) FREE
Cruel Money (Cruel #1)
Cruel Fortune (Cruel #2)
Cruel Legacy (Cruel #3)
Cruel Promise (Cruel #3.5) FREE
Cruel Truth (Cruel #4)
Cruel Desire (Cruel #5)
Cruel Marriage (Cruel #6)
Cruel King (Cruel #7)
About the Author
K. A. Linde, a USA Today bestselling author, has written the Avoiding series and the Record series as well as the new-adult novels Following Me and Take Me for Granted. She grew up as a military brat traveling the United States and Australia. While studying political science and philosophy at the University of Georgia, she founded the Georgia Dance Team, which she still coaches. Postgraduation, she served as the campus campaign director for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Athens, Georgia, with her fiancé and two puppies, Riker and Lucy.
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- ASIN : B07D7JMJWT
- Publisher : K.A. Linde Inc. (January 22, 2019)
- Publication date : January 22, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 2615 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 290 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,226 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #56 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #273 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.
She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.
Visit her online at www.kalinde.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @authorkalinde.
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Where do I start after reading the first in a trilogy and sat pondering on what an entertaining, angst enjoyable read Cruel Money was and do it justice for the potential reader. I haven’t stopped talking about this with my book buddies and I will urge the unsuspecting book world to pick this delight up.
Natalie and Penn had a brief encounter six years ago and bump into each other unexpectedly at the beach house Nat is looking after for two months. Penn only ever wanted a one night with her; nonetheless, Nat got to see a different side to the man who just wanted to sate his vast sexual appetite. What does it matter if he’s seen as Manhattan Royalty and Nat is just the hired help! Could these two different worlds work well together or collide and crash? Living in the summer house might or might not be an absolute disaster. Anything is possible.
Natalie Bishop is a 24-year-old aspiring author. She grew up as a military brat moving from one place to another so as an adult, she loves nothing more than drifting from one place to another. The house where she works stands for high society and is amongst some pretty impressive properties. It’s the perfect solution for her to earn money and at the same time, try to break into a writing career.
Penn Kensington is from the Upper East Side and one of the elite. Filthy rich, he had no wish to work in the family business and found his own path as a philosophy professor. His group of lifelong friends are all from the same cut and go by the name of The Crew. A bunch of cruel guys who pretty much view anyone outside their circle as beneath them. It’s the ultimate clicky group. Although Penn is tied to them, there is a part of him that wants to be better and improve his behaviour towards others. I felt at times he needed a bit more of a backbone towards the Crew members.
Cruel money is full of twist and turns, drama, angst and pure sexual chemistry that just sizzles between the two protagonists. The side characters equally intrigued me and had me chomping at the bit to find out their next move. Obviously, I wanted to know what was going to happen to Penn and Nat and I can’t not mention the puppy, Aristotle. Such a cute little addition to the story belonging to Penn but loved Natalie. He never left her side and it gave a bit of lightheartedness to the story.
I’d read this author’s works a few years ago and although she’d dropped off my radar, I remember how I loved her words back then. Since finishing this offering, I’ve tried getting into other reads and whilst I’m a sucker for a great story, Cruel Money is still niggling in the back of my mind. This is the first of a trilogy and I’m so looking forward to seeing where I’ll be taken in the next two instalments. Get ready for a full-length romance; however, this shouldn’t deter you in the least. As a series, could it have been shorter? No way! Linde has given an action-packed story that’ll keep you enthralled from the first page to the last.
I gave 5 stars to a great plot, exhilarating characters and for the author’s ability to suck me in and imprint this story constantly in my mind. I’m sure Ms. Linde would say that my reaction to her words would be her job is done. Or is it? Wait for Cruel Money!
I have seen this book many times but she lost me at Gossip Girls. But as the free Kindle book binge continues, I decided to trust K A Linde because I have enjoyed her books before and I was definitely not disappointed.
There is something about this group of friends. I love that there are basically no secrets between them. They know how rotten they can get and even Rowe, who I thought was misplaced, eventually fell in line with the rotten core of their friendship.
The romance was easy. Almost effortless and we all knew it would end badly but it was all so rational and I love it. You can love somebody but not trust them or feel the need to put all your eggs in their basket.
Independence and confidence are sexy. Maybe I should have been reading Boho queens all along because I love Natalie. Did I tell you how rational she was?
The sex is good. It isn't overly done but it is passionate.
I love that Penn struggled. These are the characters we need! Not too perfect, not too much of a dick. And the prologue to part two? Talk about insight!
I am truly interested to see where we go next!
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Natalie and Penn’s relationship is oh so complicated, she is an aspiring writer who house sits for the very rich while she writes. Penn is a philosopher teacher and the son of the woman Natalie is house sitting for. The twists and turns throughout this book, make it an awesome can’t put down read. I read it in one sitting!
Natalie gets thrown into Penn’s world and she meets his crew; Lewis, Rowe, Lark and Katherine. They are mix of powerful wealthy individuals. Wow what can I say about Katherine, she’s a ruthlessly wicked villain dressed in pretty designer clothing and butter wouldn’t melt exterior.
Can’t wait to find out what happens next.

I both adore Penn, while wanting to strangle him. Ren is that she devil we all want to smite, and Lewis… well, I can’t help but adore him too. Though the true star of the story might just be Totle… I’m joking. Kind of 😅
I am looking forward to diving back into Natalie’s world and continuing to devour this world.


