I enjoyed this book even though I felt the plot was predictable. I liked seeing some characters from the Twisted Series from another viewpoint. Dante and Vivian are thrust into an arranged marriage even though neither wants it. Over time their relationship changes and they both become torn. I feel because I read the Twisted Series and had a little insight into Dante and Vivian I was hooked. This book had just the right amount of spice to it. I'm excited to see what happens in the next book.

This was my first time reading a book by Ana Huang and I can say that I really like how she writes. I absolutely love billionaire romance novels so this was a no brainer read for me. The only thing that I didn't really love about this book was that the main female character also came from money. For me, there's nothing better than reading about a woman with similar economic status to me being seduced by a billionaire. I will definitely be recommending this book and I will be reading the other books in the series.

ANA HUANG IS EVERYTHING! I love her twisted series and when we got the preview for this couple at the end of that, I was thrilled! This book absolutely met all expectations I had (and there were a lot). I love marriage of convenience and I can't wait to read more from this world!!

10/10 would recommend it. I swear these novels written by Ana Huang are cracked, it's so good, I thank every god and goddess that had blessed her mind, she has me in a chokehold when it comes to her books. it hits every single time. What is there not to like? amazing MMC characters that have incredible depth and a "touch her and you won't live to another being in your life again" trope, an arranged marriage built on blackmail, and such angst with a mix of groveling. This book knows how to wrap your heart and string you along because I was hooked for the ride. This novel was immaculate. it is a chef's kiss.

This book focuses on Vivian, a new money jewelry heiress, and Dante, an old money luxury goods tycoon, and their arranged marriage - orchestrated by Vivian’s father blackmailing Dante. I thought this was overall a really fun book with a wide cast of characters that I’d love to see again. There was a good deal of trauma that everyone had to unpack and heal from before the HEA, and the story felt very realistic having the relationship go through ups and downs over the course of a year rather than a two week span. I didn’t love the manipulation aspect, thought everyone could’ve used a LOT of therapy, and wasn’t the hugest fan of the violence since it seemed a little pointless in the plot.

much better than the last ana huang l’OM I read that’s for sure but still unoriginal and felt like a Wattpad story!

Ana Huang does it again! If you liked the twisted series you will really enjoy this new series. I am already patiently waiting for book #2!

This book follows an arranged marriage and all the drama that comes with it! There is lots of spice but also some really tender moments! I am seven months pregnant so maybe thats why but i did have a little tear slip out at one point!

There is a lot of character growth which I love! Its also fun to jump into the lives of the rich and famous!

This is was a fun and easy read!

I don usually read contemporary romances, but something about this book intrigued me. I am so glad I took a chance and read it! I absolutely loved the story, the main characters, the supporting characters, and the struggles and love that they faced. Vivian had her weaknesses, but she was a strong, independent woman who never lost sight of who she was. Dante was a typical man-tough on the outside, but tender hearted on the inside. They complemented each other perfectly. Great read! I look forward to reading many more by Ana Huang!

Absolutely loved this romance and cannot wait for the next book in the series!! Spicy, angsty enemies to lovers own my soul.

Thank you to Net Galley and Ana Huang on providing an ebook in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: 5/5 Stars

As usual, I am OBSESSED with Ana Huang’s new book - King of Wrath! I honestly love everything by her so I knew it would be great, but still blown away. Devoured this!

Let me start off by saying this book pulled me in from the beginning and held me there until the end. I honestly couldn't put it down.

Dante is a hot shot billionaire with a tough exterior. He demands control and respect. Vivian is not the typical heiress but she follows her parent's instructions to a tee. Both get caught up in situation that neither of them wanted but didn't know they needed.

This was the first Ana Huang book I have read but it won't be the last! This was a beautifully written story that allows you to connect to the characters and fall in love with the story.

Thank you to Ana Huang, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, and Netgalley for allowing me to read this book for my honest opinion.

I have loved every Ana Huang book I've read but this one takes the cake. The banter between Dante and Vivian was top tier and some of the best I've read recently.

This is the type of book to get you out of a book slump. Not only does it hit on all the best tropes, but it does it so well. It’s romantic and sexy and I would have read it forever if I could have.

Tropes:
✨Arranged marriage
✨Forced proximity
✨Billionaire romance
✨Touch her / look at her and there will be hell to pay

I loved this so much that I couldn’t put it down. My only downfall was starting it late last night soooo hello eye bags you’re looking lovely today. This was exactly what I wanted from a forced arranged marriage plot line. Is some of it predictable? Of course, that’s what you get with a stand-alone, HEA romance with a trope that’s been used by countless others AND for it to be realistic. But for a girl like me, whose anxiety appreciates knowing there will be a HEA, it was perfect.

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As arranged marriages go. Dante Russo, the CEO of Russo group, comes from “old” money, and is one of New York’s finest billionaire bachelors. He’s about to have his controlled life flipped into disorder with his forced marriage to Vivian Lau. Vivian’s family is “new” money, which makes her family desperate for connections into society that aren’t available by just being successful.

Vivian’s freedom in making her own choices only extends as far as her career and living in Manhattan. Finding a husband? A definite no. Not when her parents require her to find someone “suitable” for their family status. Vivian’s domineering father “secures” a match for her behind the scenes, one in which involves her moving in almost immediately after meeting her arranged fiancé: Dante Russo.

“We’d exchanged only a handful of words, yet I already knew two things with gut certainty. One, Dante was going to be my fiancé. Two, we might kill each other before we ever made it to the altar.”
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What I know with gut certainty. One, don’t mess with Dante while he’s trying to figure out the feelings he has for his fiancé. Two, the moment Dante was described with broad shoulders and dark hair, I was sold.

I was feral for Dante’s possessiveness because it made absolutely no sense from everyone else’s perspective, including his own. Exhibit A:
“Whether I like her or not, Vivian was my fiancé, and I was getting damn tired of hearing her name leave his mouth.”

Dante confused and trying to figure out his feelings??? Priceless. I just ate it up. One minute he’s like, “My body had never reacted so viscerally to anyone before, and I didn’t even fucking like her.” The next he’s like, “Take your hands off my fiancé …. Touch Vivian again, and I’ll kill you.”

I mean I genuinely laughed out loud during parts of this book. The little sparks of humor and the banter, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing was easy and I just liked the plot overall.

I loved that Vivian worked for her money and was successful in her own business. She also was rational, didn’t make decisions that left you screaming, and fought back (with words). She wasn’t just a doormat when it came to Dante. Although with her family, that’s a whole other story. Her dad is a douche canoe and that’s all I’m going to say.

Dante was rough in character, full of scowls and a hard exterior but he was also supportive when it came to Vivian. AND when it came down to grovel, this man GROVELED. I loved that there was no instant reconciliation. Vivian made this man grovel true to her strong character. I was pleasantly surprised and loved every moment of it. Now Dante with his feelings finally figured out? I ate that up too.

On to the spice, because that’s something worth mentioning. IT WAS GOOD. Dante with that mouth of his, someone bring me a fan because it was HAWT. Ana brought the heat in this book and executed it well. I was sweating at some points. New trope- if you let him touch you, there will be hell to pay later in the bedroom. Dante was not having another man touch Vivian without reminding her whose fiancé she is. Let’s just say, she was thoroughly reminded.

Ana Huang's nickname is Deadshot because she *does* *not* *miss*. As always the writing style and characterization are excellent, digestible, and enjoyable. The timeline and pacing of the story was perfect and it also had a perfect balance of heartwarming, spicy, and funny moments. Dante & Vivian top Ava and Alex for me!

After reading the Twisted Series and being admittedly nervous about how she could follow that up King of Wrath just cemented Ana Huang as an auto-buy author, she is literally a romance author heavyweight champ.

Overall this was a great way to kick off the Kings of Sin series and I am *dying* to get my hands on King of Pride, as in literally on the edge of my seat and subscribed to her newsletter to buy it the second it releases.

Thank you NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for providing this ebook in exchange for an honest, unbiased review!

This was one of the hottest books I read this year, The perfect gateway from New Adult to Erotica for the booktok following

"Per te aspetterei per sempe, amore mio.”

Ana Huang never disappoints. I'm going to be bold with this next statement. I think that ‘King Of Wrath’ is my favourite book of hers.

It has:
- arranged marriage
- enemies to lovers
- touch her and I’ll break your nose
- I hate everyone but you

Vivian and Dante have my whole heart. Their relationship gets off to an incredibly rocky start but the vulnerability they share with each other is so wholesome and sweet that it gives you hope for a happy ending. I'm so excited to see what the rest of the series brings!

Thank you to netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for an e-arc of this book!

I started reading Ana Huang's twisted series last year and was instantly drawn in by her writing style, like many many other readers. there was something so accessible and fanfic-y about that series that just... worked. you knew pretty quickly upon starting each book what tropes would be involved and what the character dynamics would be like. which i find so fun! but i know that isn't for every reader.

This book is the start of a new series and I think marks a slight departure from Ana Huang's signature formula. and I ain't mad at it. This book follows Dante and Vivian who enter into a fake engagement due to ~circumstances i won't reveal here lest i risk spoiling the book~

Not altogether different than Twisted Lies in terms of plot. but the execution here is the difference. The relationship between Vivian and Dante is much more subtle than any of this author's previous couples. I think maybe because Vivian is 28 rather than a fresh college grad? But there isn't any bumbling awkwardness on the part of the heroine or OTT cheesy confessions too early on from the hero. instead you have a relationship that unfolds a little more delicately.

But fear not twisted series fans. there are enough intriguing plot moments and scorching hot sex scenes to keep your interest.

The only thing that kept this book from being a 5 star read for me was the conflict. You know early on what it will be, but I was still holding out hope we'd go in a different direction. I'm not a huge fan of deceit/lies of omission in a romantic relationship. But the grovel at the end almost makes up for it.

Overall, excited to see where this series goes. and really intrigued to see who our next couple will be!

This is definitely my favorite book by Ana Huang so far! I really loved Vivian and Dante's relationship, even when it was extremely complicated at times. At first, I really did not like Dante, but his character growth throughout the book is unparalleled, and so, so sweet. I also really enjoyed Vivian's story arch with her family, and the way it was very nuanced and not just black and white. I also enjoyed how flushed out Vivian was as a character and the way we really got to see a lot of her personal journey.

This book definitely leans into the lack-of-communication trope, so if that is a dealbreaker then this books might not be for you. There are a lot of morally grey moments throughout this book, but anyone who is a fan of the Twisted series will also love this one!

Vivian is asked by her family to marry Dante, a rich blue-blood... Vivian broke up with her first love to appease her parents. Dante is forced to marry her by her family's blackmail.

It is steamy, sexy and lots of angst. I like Dante and Vivian a lot. Love the enemies to lovers trope. It also has mentions of other Twisted Love series characters... A very fun, captiving romantic read.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.