Arya has grown up to be a big PR agent defending the sexual harassment case of her father (and her biggest client), and Niko has made a new identity for himself as the hotshot lawyer Chritian Miller pursuing this very case. Many years later fate brings the two together again, but this time as sworn rivals. Arya is made to think that Niko ran away of his own accord and then died, while Niko believes that he has been betrayed by the love of his life. However, this steamy, passionate relationship is indigestible for Arya’s wealthy and influential father, and Niko is conveniently removed from her life by the adults. Owlcrate Ruthless Rival follows the heartwarming friendship of the upper-class Arya and the son of her househelp Nicholai, which soon blossoms into love. As the plot advances, the reader becomes more and more invested in the fate of this friends-turned-enemies duo, wondering if love really conquers all. In its first installment Ruthless Rival, it delves into the enthralling love story of lawyer Christian Miller and publicist Arya Roth. Published by Amazon, Shen’s Cruel Castaways series follows the story of three friends – Christian Miller, Arsène Corbin, and Riggs Bates. But if you are an unsuspecting parent trying to inculcate a love for literature in your young ones, be warned – the book has quite a few erotic scenes which might not be the most appropriate for a young reader. Though it is targeted toward young adults, the riveting read is a fantastic source of enjoyment for adults of all ages. Shen is the first book in Cruel Castaways, a highly acclaimed adult romantic series of this era. So, naturally, when L.J Shen Ruthless Rival finally dropped on May 3rd, 2022, we beelined for the local bookstore to get our fill of Shen’s exciting and passionate world of romance. Her best-selling dramatic romance novels have made her quite a celebrated figure in the literary world, with thousands of fans around the globe – including us – anticipating her next release. Sheen has it nailed down when it comes to writing contemporary, new adult, and young adult romance.

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