The Bastard (The King Family #3) by Author Julie Kriss

4.5 stars

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This is book 3 in the King Family series.  Each book is a stand alone. 

This was my favorite one in the series.  I was so intrigued by the lone King brother, Dylan.  He is mentioned throughout the first two books and we get bits and pieces of him but to finally get his story was perfect.  

Dylan King never wanted anything to do with his father.  But a couple summers spent on the King estate as teen spending it with his little sisters, still formed a bond between them.  Even the death of their father does not bring the estranged big brother back to town but when one of his sisters in true danger, that protective SEAL instinct kicks in.  Dylan will destroy anything in his path to help his sister.

Madison White is the "anything" that stands in Dylan's way to his sister.  But Sabrina is safe.  Madison will let him know then use her skills at dealing with dominate men to show Dylan what he should do for his family.  But does she have other motivates for what she suggests?  Or is the instant attraction and need to submit to Dylan to much to deny?  

This was a power struggle story but in the end the heart wants what the heart wants no matter the cost.  Giving everything up maybe just what Madison and Dylan needed.