Loving Queen (The Heart Lies Series)
Saffron Brooks
Reader Reviews
5.0
1 rating
Aaliyah .
Mar 19, 2026
4.75, rounded up to 5.
Wow, this book had an abundance of green flags, from the characters to the college setting, to the mysterious secondary plot that built into an action-filled third act.
Ines and Kingsley have been skirting around their feelings for each other for two years as the book starts. She's heavily focused on school, he's focused on proving himself so he can take over his father's company. They finally confront their feelings for each other after some prodding by their best friend's Meghan and Justin. Oh and after Kingsley suffers from jealousy watching Ines talk about her date with another man.
Most of the book follows the couple as they deal with different situations varying from lighthearted (Ines wanting to see her family but lacking funds) to serious (the girls' apartment being broken into). The third act sees Ines facing danger and Kingsley moving heaven and hell to help his girl. Swoon, swoon, SWOON!!
I appreciated the diabetes representation and how accurate everything was. When Kingsley scolded Ines over her lack of vigilance about her condition, I swooned. That man put Ines and her health/wellbeing first and I love him for it. The relationship between Ines and Kingsley was so sweet, it gave me a toothache ;). He showed up for her every time she needed him and didn't rush into the physical parts of their relationship, instead letting her set the pace. But when they did get jiggy with it, I was a giggly mess.
The one downside for my reading experience was the third act breakup. I generally hate those but this one really pissed me off because of the miscommunication and the immaturity displayed.
Overall, Loving Queen was a fun read with great characters, a top-tier book boyfriend, and I can't wait for the next book.
*Huge thanks to Saffron and Grey's Promotions for the early copy!
Wow, this book had an abundance of green flags, from the characters to the college setting, to the mysterious secondary plot that built into an action-filled third act.
Ines and Kingsley have been skirting around their feelings for each other for two years as the book starts. She's heavily focused on school, he's focused on proving himself so he can take over his father's company. They finally confront their feelings for each other after some prodding by their best friend's Meghan and Justin. Oh and after Kingsley suffers from jealousy watching Ines talk about her date with another man.
Most of the book follows the couple as they deal with different situations varying from lighthearted (Ines wanting to see her family but lacking funds) to serious (the girls' apartment being broken into). The third act sees Ines facing danger and Kingsley moving heaven and hell to help his girl. Swoon, swoon, SWOON!!
I appreciated the diabetes representation and how accurate everything was. When Kingsley scolded Ines over her lack of vigilance about her condition, I swooned. That man put Ines and her health/wellbeing first and I love him for it. The relationship between Ines and Kingsley was so sweet, it gave me a toothache ;). He showed up for her every time she needed him and didn't rush into the physical parts of their relationship, instead letting her set the pace. But when they did get jiggy with it, I was a giggly mess.
The one downside for my reading experience was the third act breakup. I generally hate those but this one really pissed me off because of the miscommunication and the immaturity displayed.
Overall, Loving Queen was a fun read with great characters, a top-tier book boyfriend, and I can't wait for the next book.
*Huge thanks to Saffron and Grey's Promotions for the early copy!