We were entwined and entangled, connected with invisible strings, each of us trying to pull away, only to create more knots that made us closer.”

Angelo had soft curves over a defined jaw. This man was all harsh streaks and cut edges. He looked nothing like my crush, even with a demi-mask on. Separation: Yes They are separated shortly, but there was no mention or suggestion of other partners during this time. It was bound to happen, but I had no idea it would happen in such spectacular fashion. Alas, all good things come to an end....With that said, several of my #1 loves have been dethroned! My new #1, Wolfe Keaton, is EVERY SINGLE LITTLE THING that ever was! Before I get even more carried away and blabber on further about my love affair with L. J. Shen, I want to talk about my favorite part of this book, the characters. Francesca and Wolfe are an unlikely pair, but at the same time, perfectly matched. They're complex individuals that bring out the best in each other, challenge each other, and understand one another like no one else. From their very first meeting, the chemistry between them was insane, and it just escalated from there.Me?” I smiled courteously, my spine stiffening. I smoothed my napkin over my lap. My manners were flawless, and I was well versed in mindless conversations. I’d learned Latin, etiquette, and general knowledge at school. I could entertain anyone, from world leaders to a piece of chewed gum. “Oh, I just graduated a year ago. I’m now working toward expanding my social repertoire and forming connections here in Chicago.” Wolfe Keaton and Francesca Rossi were amazing characters, with their complete different personalities, but they complemented each other so well. Their story wasn't easy, the pad to achieve their HEA full of many connflicts that teared them apart and many knots that tied them together. And you are left with no other choice but to suffer along the way with them, and be drowned in a pool of many emotions while trying to figure everything out. A particular scene in the middle of the book was so cruel, it brought tears to my eyes and from that point on, both the characters seem to change their tint. The scene was quite dark and it was a catalyst in changing the course of the story. Brilliance of the scene was in the tears. You'd expect them to be of hatred, but they are of sacrifice and martyrdom. I yanked the note out of my corset and threw it against the stair, stomping over it like a tantrum-prone kid. Also whats up with Francesca always smoking? It would bother me too if he was the one smoking. The H even asked her not to smoke in the house but she still does. Also she was in a car accident and the first thing she asks the H is for a cigarette. Maybe its just me but smoking is a turn off, specially when they do it constantly.

This story is incredible, one that I won’t be giving away. You HAVE to experience this book through fresh eyes and no spoilers to 100% enjoy it and enjoy it you will.As I stated above, Wolfe Keaton is effing amazing! He’s, sexy, cunning, ruthless, intelligent, and driven. In short, he’s the perfect Alphahole! I’ll go on record right now and state, if alphaholes are your thing, YOU WILL BE RUINED by Wolfe. Prepare your hearts NOW! He’s larger than life and the ultimate BBF.

For the first time tonight, something that resembled a smile crossed his face. It looked unnatural, almost illusory. I decided he was not in the habit of laughing often. Or at all.Another fact that is amazing about the book that made me want to dive in the Story even if I really weren't in the mood for romance it was so hard to put this book down. Sometimes it seemed like I had a clue what will happen next but the the story went in an other way. I don't remember once when the male lead was a decent human being in this author's books, when his thoughts didn't repulse me and his actions didn't irritate me. He always arrogant, mean and hurtful. Not once he kept it in his pants after meeting the heroine and the worst, the female lead is always aware that he is having sex at the moment if she is not watching. It is so amazingly well written, it's the right mix of a perfect historical book, but set into the modern world, that only L.J Shen knows how to deliver it with so much perfection.

Ms. Shen has become one of my go to author for romance genre. Her books, for me, are something that I like to read in between my fantasy/historical fiction. They are fast paced, and a bit predictable but I like them. So when I found this on my new release by the authors that I have read, I was very excited. That cover and blurb, of course I was going to read it as soon as it was released. Initially, Francesca and Wolfe’s relationship is marked by hostility, with Francesca resenting the forced union and Wolfe viewing her as a mere pawn in his game of revenge. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to discover unexpected connections and a magnetic attraction between them. L.J. showed me a way of writing a love triangle in a way that didn't annoy me . Because most of the stories I’ve read until now which mostly had fantasy stories, the love triangles used to get on my nerves. So the author showed her talent with keeping up my interest in this love triangle.What I hated about the book is what I hated about every book I have read by the author. Instead of coming up with something new she is recycling her work again and again. And it's not that pleasant to begin with. And the blurb is misleading, it's not really a love triangle. The other man is just there to cause jealousy and stupid drama.