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Obsessed Billionaires, Cherished Brides #1
Devoted Billionaire’s Unstoppable Affection
He pushed her away for someone else, now he’s desperate to bring her back.
“What exactly does it benefit me to announce an orphan as my wife?”
When he is married to Ana Cross, Mason Nightingale always cold-shoulders her.
Ana has been in love with Mason since she was a little girl and he held her hand to bring her inside his home. She loves him unconditionally, that is, until one day he leaves her to die without looking back.
Only then does she realise she means nothing to him.
“Mason Nightingale, I don’t want you anymore,” Ana says to him. Hearing that, Mason’s cold stare falters. For the first time, the icy man shows an expression of panic and fear.
From that moment on, Mason spoils her rotten. Little does anyone expect, it’s the beginning of their end.
-Things to know about this book :
Jealous and Possessive Hero
No cheating/ sharing
Complete standalone
All the books in the Obsessed Billionaires, Cherished Brides Series are standalone and can be read in any order. They are intended for an adult audience only.
“What exactly does it benefit me to announce an orphan as my wife?”
When he is married to Ana Cross, Mason Nightingale always cold-shoulders her.
Ana has been in love with Mason since she was a little girl and he held her hand to bring her inside his home. She loves him unconditionally, that is, until one day he leaves her to die without looking back.
Only then does she realise she means nothing to him.
“Mason Nightingale, I don’t want you anymore,” Ana says to him. Hearing that, Mason’s cold stare falters. For the first time, the icy man shows an expression of panic and fear.
From that moment on, Mason spoils her rotten. Little does anyone expect, it’s the beginning of their end.
-Things to know about this book :
Jealous and Possessive Hero
No cheating/ sharing
Complete standalone
All the books in the Obsessed Billionaires, Cherished Brides Series are standalone and can be read in any order. They are intended for an adult audience only.
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2024
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About the author
Ava Selwyn
21 books182 followersAva Selwyn is an Asian, steamy billionaire romance author with a passion for angst, heartache, and love that burns with intensity. She creates worlds filled with powerful, possessive men who crave to give everything to the women they love. Her stories are drenched in longing, desperate passion, and unforgettable happily-ever-afters.
When she's not writing, Ava loves to travel, indulging in new cuisines and exploring diverse cultures. She lives with her many fictional husbands, who never fail to keep her heart racing.
When she's not writing, Ava loves to travel, indulging in new cuisines and exploring diverse cultures. She lives with her many fictional husbands, who never fail to keep her heart racing.
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August 17, 2025
I don't know if I missed some of the warnings, but just in case I did, for anyone wanting to read this. This story contains physical, emotional, and mental abuse as well as graphic violence and non-consensual acts.
This is a story of a man trying to "protect" someone he supposedly cares about so his father doesn't hurt them. How does he go about this? By raping, abusing, manipulating, and lying to this person.
There is detailed descriptions of Mason initiating sex with Ana while she is asleep, the previous interaction they have was her asking for a divorce, so I feel confident that the consent has not been decided "off screen"
He drags her into his car, drives out into the middle of nowhere, then violently throws her to the ground and drives off... what the fuck? How is this romantic?
She ends up in hospital no less than four times because of his actions! This isn't hot, it isn't sexy. Mason is an abusive rapist who desperately needs help.
If this is the type of story you are into, that's absolutely fine. But there should 100% be warnings before it
This is a story of a man trying to "protect" someone he supposedly cares about so his father doesn't hurt them. How does he go about this? By raping, abusing, manipulating, and lying to this person.
There is detailed descriptions of Mason initiating sex with Ana while she is asleep, the previous interaction they have was her asking for a divorce, so I feel confident that the consent has not been decided "off screen"
He drags her into his car, drives out into the middle of nowhere, then violently throws her to the ground and drives off... what the fuck? How is this romantic?
She ends up in hospital no less than four times because of his actions! This isn't hot, it isn't sexy. Mason is an abusive rapist who desperately needs help.
If this is the type of story you are into, that's absolutely fine. But there should 100% be warnings before it
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January 26, 2025I have so many issues with this book.
1- who the fuck allowed this to be published. it's like a 13 year old discovered wattpad and has written their first book.
2- if you have to ask a woman "did you come?" the answer is no dear.
3- it's abuse....not dark romance, dub-con. this is straight up abusive behaviour. she says no a million times and he just carries on. seeing as this isn't written as a dub-con/non-con it's concerning.
4- the sex scenes are horrendous
5- her friends are shit
6- no back story
7- whose fucking pov is this in because the author can't decide!
Never would I recommend this except for the bin.
1- who the fuck allowed this to be published. it's like a 13 year old discovered wattpad and has written their first book.
2- if you have to ask a woman "did you come?" the answer is no dear.
3- it's abuse....not dark romance, dub-con. this is straight up abusive behaviour. she says no a million times and he just carries on. seeing as this isn't written as a dub-con/non-con it's concerning.
4- the sex scenes are horrendous
5- her friends are shit
6- no back story
7- whose fucking pov is this in because the author can't decide!
Never would I recommend this except for the bin.
July 2, 2025
Very strange book
I have no words. The sex was gross. Not romantic and the whole dad and half-sister thing was just gross. I didn't like 70% of it and it kind of read like one of those serial books that are a ripoff and I read it all. I just skipped the porn. There ate so many twists and turns and I really hated mason for 90% of the book. It had a hea and he is totally obsessed with her so good luck with that.
I have no words. The sex was gross. Not romantic and the whole dad and half-sister thing was just gross. I didn't like 70% of it and it kind of read like one of those serial books that are a ripoff and I read it all. I just skipped the porn. There ate so many twists and turns and I really hated mason for 90% of the book. It had a hea and he is totally obsessed with her so good luck with that.
February 19, 2025
If I could give this 0 stars I would. This reads like it was written by AI
February 13, 2025
If i could i would have given it negative stars....i am an avid dark romance reader....i have read about the worst men obsessed, psychopath men who had no morals, who won't even hesitate to kill children or women...I have read about worst possible circumstances, worst heartbreak....there isn't a type of kink and warning that fazes me....i would tolerate anything and everything considering i am a fan of killian carson and zade meadows but i am also a fan of rhys larsen ad atlas corrigan, the men who knew how to treat their women....so coming from such a person who have read worst morally grey men...i am telling that Mason doesn't even count in the category of fictional men.
He is a rapist, abuser. the only one thing that gives me ick is cheating or any relationship be fake or real with other women. you are telling me you fucking protected ana all these years. have some sense mason...he could have told her in private....
my blood boiled the when i read how he left her, how he had sex even when she said no....NO MEANS NO....he left her to die why? because he was confused who sent those men? you are fucking kidding me man...
this book enraged me...i read books to escape from reality,fictional men are hyped up because they aren't like men in reality but mason was a mean from reality....
no amount of words or curses could justify my hatred for this book....
He is a rapist, abuser. the only one thing that gives me ick is cheating or any relationship be fake or real with other women. you are telling me you fucking protected ana all these years. have some sense mason...he could have told her in private....
my blood boiled the when i read how he left her, how he had sex even when she said no....NO MEANS NO....he left her to die why? because he was confused who sent those men? you are fucking kidding me man...
this book enraged me...i read books to escape from reality,fictional men are hyped up because they aren't like men in reality but mason was a mean from reality....
no amount of words or curses could justify my hatred for this book....
March 7, 2025
The excuses were good but ...
Why not just tell her the truth - right from the begining???
Why not just tell her the truth - right from the begining???
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January 14, 2025i wanna read for the angst but i badly needed safety infos
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January 25, 2025This is abuse, not romance, be careful
There’s no cheating but honestly I would prefer a cheat than an abuser
She is about to die three times one of them from malnourishment, he makes her sick but for real… she is dying because of him… it’s triggering so be careful
The author and her fans made a good job on social with a lot of reels that lead a lot of people here ,like me, and that’s ok, but you need to understand where you’re going to … trust me, the mistress “he had” is the least of my problems here…
A lot of triggers about mental health, heavy abuse, domestic violence, humiliation, kidnapping, suicide and all the things you can imagine…
The end is a little meh for me
More dark romance than anything
It has its audience but not for me
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July 24, 2025
WTF is this absolute $hit book???? A "love story" where the H is an abusive r@pist? I would give it negative stars if I could.
May 26, 2025
Contains a wildly convoluted plot, a doormat heroine. a rapey husband, and so much more nonsense, and yet the thing that offends me the most is the awful writing.
April 29, 2025
Dont read this trash 🤣
I read 200+ books a year so obviously I've read some fairly bad ones, but this 🤣🤣 this was the worst thing I've ever read. It made no sense. The storyline changed constantly. The grammar was awful. It's worse than the trash ads you get for dreame
I read 200+ books a year so obviously I've read some fairly bad ones, but this 🤣🤣 this was the worst thing I've ever read. It made no sense. The storyline changed constantly. The grammar was awful. It's worse than the trash ads you get for dreame
April 10, 2025
This review is slightly different from my others. I have been jotting down notes periodically as I read this. The fact that there are so many, in this case, is NOT a good thing.
Hmm. 2 pages in: she's already a super doormat and he's a giant dick. And also inferring that he has cheated on her. Not a great start. Why is she putting up with this for even a moment, much less 3 years of marriage? I'm already hoping she drops him and walks away for good.
Up to page 13: He seriously kept up his relationship with someone else through their whole marriage?
He seems like he cares sometimes, but is so clueless as to why she does what she does. Mason is just stupid. How can he not see how terribly he is treating her, and yet he expects her to want to stay with him?
He uses sex to get his way. When she keeps talking about leaving, he forces himself on her every time. Sure, she enjoys it eventually, but she has said No repeatedly, which he ignores. Someone needs to explain to this guy that orgasms doesn't equal trust.
I'm at page 76, and so far, this book is reading like him repeatedly raping and sexually torturing his wife in order to get his way. These sex scenes are not entertaining.
Sarah is just way too over the top. He behavior is more high school than anything else. Honestly, most of the characters' behavior is. She has a "mean girl" vibe x1000. At this level it is just immature.
So, I'm about 33% through this book, and if there isn't some serious groveling from Mason in the future, I will seriously remove a star. As it is, I am not a fan of him repeatedly using sex to get his way. He is an abusive rapist, and I honestly don't see how he doesn't understand why she wants to leave him. How else is she supposed to get past all this?
As harsh as it seems, Mason totally deserved all the Hell he lived through after her "death". He finally got a taste of just some of what she went through with him.
I'm at 83% in now, and he still uses sex to get his way. He doesn't listen when she says no, and steamrolls over what she wants. I started to feel for him when he was so devastated at her death, but he's walking all over her again, now. I am back to not liking him. At least now there isn't the girlfriend that he kept dropping her for sitting around.
It honestly makes me giggle when he gets upset over all the CEOs sending her gifts and trying to court her. He was with Sarah and giving her gifts all the time while they were Married, and now that they aren't married and someone else sends her a gift, he gets upset? Nope, you did worse than this to her. Deal with it.
OK, I'm done with the book now, and I gotta say... he didn't deserve her at all. She caved and went back to him. I don't understand how he could not see what he was doing to her... for 3 years. There was really no growth for him at all, he didn't earn her back.
This whole book was frustrating. I even lightly skimmed through the sexy times because it just wasn't good.
I will not read this again, nor recommend it to others.
Hmm. 2 pages in: she's already a super doormat and he's a giant dick. And also inferring that he has cheated on her. Not a great start. Why is she putting up with this for even a moment, much less 3 years of marriage? I'm already hoping she drops him and walks away for good.
Up to page 13: He seriously kept up his relationship with someone else through their whole marriage?
He seems like he cares sometimes, but is so clueless as to why she does what she does. Mason is just stupid. How can he not see how terribly he is treating her, and yet he expects her to want to stay with him?
He uses sex to get his way. When she keeps talking about leaving, he forces himself on her every time. Sure, she enjoys it eventually, but she has said No repeatedly, which he ignores. Someone needs to explain to this guy that orgasms doesn't equal trust.
I'm at page 76, and so far, this book is reading like him repeatedly raping and sexually torturing his wife in order to get his way. These sex scenes are not entertaining.
Sarah is just way too over the top. He behavior is more high school than anything else. Honestly, most of the characters' behavior is. She has a "mean girl" vibe x1000. At this level it is just immature.
So, I'm about 33% through this book, and if there isn't some serious groveling from Mason in the future, I will seriously remove a star. As it is, I am not a fan of him repeatedly using sex to get his way. He is an abusive rapist, and I honestly don't see how he doesn't understand why she wants to leave him. How else is she supposed to get past all this?
As harsh as it seems, Mason totally deserved all the Hell he lived through after her "death". He finally got a taste of just some of what she went through with him.
I'm at 83% in now, and he still uses sex to get his way. He doesn't listen when she says no, and steamrolls over what she wants. I started to feel for him when he was so devastated at her death, but he's walking all over her again, now. I am back to not liking him. At least now there isn't the girlfriend that he kept dropping her for sitting around.
It honestly makes me giggle when he gets upset over all the CEOs sending her gifts and trying to court her. He was with Sarah and giving her gifts all the time while they were Married, and now that they aren't married and someone else sends her a gift, he gets upset? Nope, you did worse than this to her. Deal with it.
OK, I'm done with the book now, and I gotta say... he didn't deserve her at all. She caved and went back to him. I don't understand how he could not see what he was doing to her... for 3 years. There was really no growth for him at all, he didn't earn her back.
This whole book was frustrating. I even lightly skimmed through the sexy times because it just wasn't good.
I will not read this again, nor recommend it to others.
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April 3, 2025
‼️SPOILERS‼️
It’s alright. I really hate not finishing a book so I powered through it. It’s a bit like those stories on the pay per chapter apps. Especially since she “died” but then was whisked away to another hospital to have a heart transplant and she lost her memories. Also there’s a few things that annoyed me.
Like this quote:
Mason looked directly into Jackson's eyes. “Your greed is so deep that you planned to marry me to Sarah? We are god damn step- siblings!"
-for someone who went to Harvard he should know that if his dad and step mom are the secret parents of Sarah that wouldn’t be step siblings it would be half siblings.
-Dude is like .05 seconds away from putting her in a pit and demanding she puts the lotion on her skin or she’ll get the hose again.
-Where the hell did Sarah and him drive to while she stayed at the restaurant for hours on her birthday?!? You don’t tell someone “wait for me I’ll be right back.” And leave them for 5 hours, well actually 6 because he showed up at the restaurant an hour after she left to go home. Oh and when he finally brings his behind home he’s got lipstick on his collar. Oh and when she tells him she wants a divorce what does he do? Drag her to his car and drops her off in the middle of nowhere wearing a thin nighty in the middle of a rainstorm knowing full well she’s terrified of being abandoned ya know because her parents passed away when she was a child!!!!! Do you really have any right to be so mad after you stood her up on her bday?!?
-dude picked Sarah over Ava and she was almost SA’d and to ensure she isn’t taken advantage of she takes a sharp thing and put it in her chest cutting her heart. Yeah sure, he came back for her later and got injured but he chose the woman who staged the whole kidnapping and was wanting Ana to be beat and SA’d. He let the victim get injured.
-making her strip in front of everyone at a photo shoot? Bro you’re lucky her father is 86’d bc if he was alive he’d probably introduce you to his 👊🏼. Mister “oh I’m so protective and possessive over you but idc if you let everyone in the city see you in your under britches!”
Ok I’m gonna get off my soapbox and give it like 3 stars bc it’s good but definitely could be better. Also, needs to be checked again for errors.
It’s alright. I really hate not finishing a book so I powered through it. It’s a bit like those stories on the pay per chapter apps. Especially since she “died” but then was whisked away to another hospital to have a heart transplant and she lost her memories. Also there’s a few things that annoyed me.
Like this quote:
Mason looked directly into Jackson's eyes. “Your greed is so deep that you planned to marry me to Sarah? We are god damn step- siblings!"
-for someone who went to Harvard he should know that if his dad and step mom are the secret parents of Sarah that wouldn’t be step siblings it would be half siblings.
-Dude is like .05 seconds away from putting her in a pit and demanding she puts the lotion on her skin or she’ll get the hose again.
-Where the hell did Sarah and him drive to while she stayed at the restaurant for hours on her birthday?!? You don’t tell someone “wait for me I’ll be right back.” And leave them for 5 hours, well actually 6 because he showed up at the restaurant an hour after she left to go home. Oh and when he finally brings his behind home he’s got lipstick on his collar. Oh and when she tells him she wants a divorce what does he do? Drag her to his car and drops her off in the middle of nowhere wearing a thin nighty in the middle of a rainstorm knowing full well she’s terrified of being abandoned ya know because her parents passed away when she was a child!!!!! Do you really have any right to be so mad after you stood her up on her bday?!?
-dude picked Sarah over Ava and she was almost SA’d and to ensure she isn’t taken advantage of she takes a sharp thing and put it in her chest cutting her heart. Yeah sure, he came back for her later and got injured but he chose the woman who staged the whole kidnapping and was wanting Ana to be beat and SA’d. He let the victim get injured.
-making her strip in front of everyone at a photo shoot? Bro you’re lucky her father is 86’d bc if he was alive he’d probably introduce you to his 👊🏼. Mister “oh I’m so protective and possessive over you but idc if you let everyone in the city see you in your under britches!”
Ok I’m gonna get off my soapbox and give it like 3 stars bc it’s good but definitely could be better. Also, needs to be checked again for errors.
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April 19, 2025
Ridiculously bad.
February 1, 2025
Ok what the hell. He treated her badly and every time chose sarah because he wanted to "protect her" he left her with her kidnapper to "protect her" and he fucking left her in the rain not once but twice and who in the hell stab himself in the heart and doesn't die. Like i am not against dark romance but this is bullshit and it doesn't make sense and dont make me start talking about the manipulation he did to her evertime she wanted to leave
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September 1, 2025
This book was just very confusing and made little sense. MMC and FMC are married. She's absolutely in love with him and he hates her. She never questions his behaviour at all, which is stupid because its been 3 years. There are times when she's degraded by him or in front of him with his permission by his mistress but then will carry her out in his arms straight after and then its forgotten about. There's more focus on the way he treats her than the reasoning for it, I feel like the end was rushed.
Towards the later part of the book all of a sudden she becomes this confident character who is very different to her original meek self and he becomes a complete sap this was very strange.
I wouldnt recommend it.
Towards the later part of the book all of a sudden she becomes this confident character who is very different to her original meek self and he becomes a complete sap this was very strange.
I wouldnt recommend it.
June 26, 2025
DNF?
No it was absolute abandon book.
This was like reading from a pay to read app, You know the ones that are so badly written they’re cringeworthy.
The author couldn’t decide whose POV she was writing about.
The MC is described as an ott/possessive devoted alpha but doesn’t have the skill set to know if his wife has ‘come’
The author has simply ‘lost the plot’ because there are so many sub plots running through this she can’t decide what tropes she is writing.
Full of abuse. Hiding behind an ‘alpha’ trope. Terrible sex scenes’ a truly stupid FC.
I can’t be assed to write anything else but if yoj want to read this - do yourself a favour and READ the reviews.
No it was absolute abandon book.
This was like reading from a pay to read app, You know the ones that are so badly written they’re cringeworthy.
The author couldn’t decide whose POV she was writing about.
The MC is described as an ott/possessive devoted alpha but doesn’t have the skill set to know if his wife has ‘come’
The author has simply ‘lost the plot’ because there are so many sub plots running through this she can’t decide what tropes she is writing.
Full of abuse. Hiding behind an ‘alpha’ trope. Terrible sex scenes’ a truly stupid FC.
I can’t be assed to write anything else but if yoj want to read this - do yourself a favour and READ the reviews.
August 24, 2025
I refuse to believe this author is a real individual.
If I could give this book 0 stars or even negative I would. It was absolute horse poop. Either this was written by a 14 year-old or AI. And honestly, that’s an insult to a 14 yr old. They would write better. Just look at some of the highlights from this book. Technically I couldn’t even finish. By 21% I skimmed through laughing at the sheer ridiculousness.
The MMC is abusive and demeaning.
Run, do not walk but run away from this book.
If you choose to read it and not heed my warning, it is all on you. I honestly should have read the reviews before reading it, but I volunteered as tribute.😅🫠
If I could give this book 0 stars or even negative I would. It was absolute horse poop. Either this was written by a 14 year-old or AI. And honestly, that’s an insult to a 14 yr old. They would write better. Just look at some of the highlights from this book. Technically I couldn’t even finish. By 21% I skimmed through laughing at the sheer ridiculousness.
The MMC is abusive and demeaning.
Run, do not walk but run away from this book.
If you choose to read it and not heed my warning, it is all on you. I honestly should have read the reviews before reading it, but I volunteered as tribute.😅🫠
January 26, 2026
Hear me out...
Was the writing good? No...but I have an addiction to those Chinese pay per chapter books and this was like that but free on Kindle unlimited so it scratched that itch.
I usually read them for the fmc finally growing a backbone and leaving the mmc and him being upset but her telling him to shove it. This was a unique take in the story. The mmc still wasn't great but I could see where he was coming from. Still unbelievable so I'm not going to recommend it.
The writing wasn't good...but I did finish the story.
Was the writing good? No...but I have an addiction to those Chinese pay per chapter books and this was like that but free on Kindle unlimited so it scratched that itch.
I usually read them for the fmc finally growing a backbone and leaving the mmc and him being upset but her telling him to shove it. This was a unique take in the story. The mmc still wasn't great but I could see where he was coming from. Still unbelievable so I'm not going to recommend it.
The writing wasn't good...but I did finish the story.
February 5, 2026
I want to burn my eyes after reading this garbage
July 26, 2025
WTF DID I JUST READ?!?! DNF’d - can’t believe I even made it to page 108. Haven’t read a book this bad in so long oh God I need bleach for my brain and my eyes. 😵💫😖😭
December 15, 2025
Borzalmas! Nem értem ezt ki engedte forgalomba. Az egész olyan mint egy gyenge kézirat. Értem hogy ez ilyen E/3 cucc de ember ez valami botrány, mindenki gondolatai jönnek mennek, volt hogy háromszor neki kellett ugranom, hogy most kinek a milyét olvasom? Elhiszem, hogy nem mindenki szereti az E/1 illetve váltott POV dolgot, de azért az E/3nál nagyon ott kell lenni a szerkesztésnél hogy egyértelmű legyen mikor mit olvas az ember és gyakorlatilag úgy érzem, hogy itt szerkesztés nem is volt.
A sztoriba túl sokat akartak beletenni és a végére rosszabb volt mint egy brazil szappanopera a 90es évekből. Miközben a karakterek olyan sekélyesek mint egy pocsolya és úgy tolnak 180as fordulatokat hogy a nyakam kitörik.
Még azt tudnám mondani hogy ha ez ilyen első próbálkozásos ingyenes kis novella lenne, hogy ha az író fejlődik, akkor még lehet belőle jó szerző mert látom benne a tehetséget, de így tényleg nem ajánlom hogy egy centet is adjon érte bárki.
A sztoriba túl sokat akartak beletenni és a végére rosszabb volt mint egy brazil szappanopera a 90es évekből. Miközben a karakterek olyan sekélyesek mint egy pocsolya és úgy tolnak 180as fordulatokat hogy a nyakam kitörik.
Még azt tudnám mondani hogy ha ez ilyen első próbálkozásos ingyenes kis novella lenne, hogy ha az író fejlődik, akkor még lehet belőle jó szerző mert látom benne a tehetséget, de így tényleg nem ajánlom hogy egy centet is adjon érte bárki.
November 30, 2024
This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who craves an emotional, passionate romance that will keep you captivated until the final page. The narrative centers on Mason Nightingale, a billionaire with a carefully guarded heart, and Ana Cross, a determined woman striving to rebuild her life after facing a series of heartbreaking setbacks. Their paths cross when Ana unexpectedly finds herself in Mason’s world, and what begins as a chance encounter quickly transforms into a profound connection. Together, they confront secrets, trust issues, and an undeniable chemistry that neither can resist.
As the plot unfolds, readers are swept away in a storm of intense emotions, tender moments, and high-stakes drama. Ana battles to remain true to herself while Mason grapples with the challenge of lowering his defenses to reveal the man beneath his wealth and power. The tension between them is sheer perfection, blending just the right mix of angst and steam that will have you turning the pages into the early hours.
What’s the Emotional Tone?
This story is an absolute emotional whirlwind. There are moments that will make you laugh, times that will bring tears to your eyes, and plenty of instances that will have you wanting to toss your Kindle in frustration due to the undeniable tension between Mason and Ana. The push and pull of their relationship is electric, and experiencing their love story feels like traversing a spectrum of emotions all at once.
What I Loved
Mason is the quintessential dream male lead. He embodies that alpha billionaire appeal, yet he’s so much more than just power and control. His vulnerable side peeks through, making him feel authentic instead of a flat archetype. His deep caring nature struggles to find expression, adding weight to his moments of vulnerability. Ana is a force to be reckoned with—resilient, intelligent, and fiercely independent, yet you can feel the scars she brings into this relationship. Her journey of growth throughout the story is truly inspiring.
Their chemistry is absolutely explosive—it’s a blend of fire, longing, and tenderness. Every interaction, whether filled with conflict or quiet intimacy, conveys the depth of their emotional connection.
What I Wanted More Of
While the overall narrative is stunning, I truly wished for more intimate, quiet moments between Mason and Ana. The high-stakes drama is thrilling, but a few additional scenes focusing on their bonding would have created a perfect balance. I wanted to witness them let their guards down in those subtle moments of connection.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
This book is so close to perfection! The characters are rich and multidimensional, the romance is gripping, and the pacing is spot-on. The only factor keeping me from a perfect 5 stars is my desire for more soft moments where the characters could connect without the external chaos. Still, this is undoubtedly one of the best romances I’ve read this year.
Who Should Read This?
If you’re a fan of billionaire romances infused with heart and just the right amount of steam, this is the book for you. It’s ideal for readers who appreciate a strong, independent heroine and a brooding, protective hero willing to go to any lengths for the woman he loves.
Who I’d Recommend It To
This is a must-read for enthusiasts of emotional, angsty romances. If you enjoy love stories where characters must confront past traumas and their own defenses to find fulfillment, you’ll fall in love with this. Highly recommended for anyone who cherishes fiery chemistry, unexpected twists, and characters that linger with you long after the last page is turned! 🖤✨
As the plot unfolds, readers are swept away in a storm of intense emotions, tender moments, and high-stakes drama. Ana battles to remain true to herself while Mason grapples with the challenge of lowering his defenses to reveal the man beneath his wealth and power. The tension between them is sheer perfection, blending just the right mix of angst and steam that will have you turning the pages into the early hours.
What’s the Emotional Tone?
This story is an absolute emotional whirlwind. There are moments that will make you laugh, times that will bring tears to your eyes, and plenty of instances that will have you wanting to toss your Kindle in frustration due to the undeniable tension between Mason and Ana. The push and pull of their relationship is electric, and experiencing their love story feels like traversing a spectrum of emotions all at once.
What I Loved
Mason is the quintessential dream male lead. He embodies that alpha billionaire appeal, yet he’s so much more than just power and control. His vulnerable side peeks through, making him feel authentic instead of a flat archetype. His deep caring nature struggles to find expression, adding weight to his moments of vulnerability. Ana is a force to be reckoned with—resilient, intelligent, and fiercely independent, yet you can feel the scars she brings into this relationship. Her journey of growth throughout the story is truly inspiring.
Their chemistry is absolutely explosive—it’s a blend of fire, longing, and tenderness. Every interaction, whether filled with conflict or quiet intimacy, conveys the depth of their emotional connection.
What I Wanted More Of
While the overall narrative is stunning, I truly wished for more intimate, quiet moments between Mason and Ana. The high-stakes drama is thrilling, but a few additional scenes focusing on their bonding would have created a perfect balance. I wanted to witness them let their guards down in those subtle moments of connection.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
This book is so close to perfection! The characters are rich and multidimensional, the romance is gripping, and the pacing is spot-on. The only factor keeping me from a perfect 5 stars is my desire for more soft moments where the characters could connect without the external chaos. Still, this is undoubtedly one of the best romances I’ve read this year.
Who Should Read This?
If you’re a fan of billionaire romances infused with heart and just the right amount of steam, this is the book for you. It’s ideal for readers who appreciate a strong, independent heroine and a brooding, protective hero willing to go to any lengths for the woman he loves.
Who I’d Recommend It To
This is a must-read for enthusiasts of emotional, angsty romances. If you enjoy love stories where characters must confront past traumas and their own defenses to find fulfillment, you’ll fall in love with this. Highly recommended for anyone who cherishes fiery chemistry, unexpected twists, and characters that linger with you long after the last page is turned! 🖤✨
April 21, 2025
What a horrible book. DNF at about 70% . Mason pretty much treats Anna like dirt, emotionally abusing her, cheats. Really not sure the last bit I didn’t read could make up for abusing her most of her life.
March 8, 2025
KU*
I saw this book on instagram and was intrigued to see if it was as interesting as it seemed, but I noticed the bad rating. Now I would saw this book has potential, but the storyline and characters were all over the place and I couldn’t tell if the sex scenes were rape or not with the way they were written.
Mason and Ana right from the start confused me, it seems like Mason hated her, however, then it quickly switches up because he can’t keep his hands off her, BUT he has a mistress, Sarah, who treats Ana like dirt and he allows it. It becomes clear that Mason is obsessed and in love with his wife in a demented way and Ana loves him as well, but it’s all twisted; and sex scenes give rape, I wouldn’t even call rough. The way it is written it sounds like Ana is pain or asking for gentleness and he powers through with what he likes; he even says at one point towards end, when they are happy and together, wouldn’t be nice if she bleed during sex.
There is so much going on this book, it was hard to follow, but essentially Mason treats Ana like crap because his father is psycho. He allows others to treat like, makes fun of her, and basically destroys her spirit, but it’s okay because he loves her, no else can have her because they belong to each other and Mason has plan to keep her safe and finally free themselves for the danger of his father.
The plan in my opinion was so stupid because all he had to do was tell Ana the truth and the plan would have stilled worked. Then things get even more crazy we have: Ana divorces Mason, Ana gets kidnapped, Mason has to chose between Sarah or Ana to live and he chooses Sarah, Ana refuses to be raped so she stabs herself in the heart, Mason goes back for Ana but is too late, Ana doesn’t die, Ana has 2 months to live, Mason doesn’t know, Mason kidnaps Ana from the hospital, Mason proposes to Sarah, Mason reveals the truth on live TV about his father and Sarah (his father murder his mother and Ana’s parents and Sarah is half sister), Ana dies, Mason loses his mind, Ana didn’t die, Mason learns the truth, Mason gets Ana back, Mason refuses to leave her alone and essentially wins back her love.
The book was insane, I enjoyed that Mason learned from his mistakes, but he was just too much and Ana needed more of backbone. The minute he laid a finger on her she was done for and Mason seemed to get what he wanted when he wanted. I really enjoyed the few moments when he didn’t get what he wanted.
In the beginning he was absolutely horrible for someone who claimed he did all that to save Ana from his father. I would love to know how was locking her out of the house in the cold pouring rain until she passed out that she suffered an illness and needed medical attention because he got jealous, protecting her? Or when he left her in the restaurant on her birthday waiting for him but he took Sarah in joyride and didn’t come back for hours and when she wouldn’t forgiven and asked for a divorce he drove her to the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night and left her there then drove off, is considered a loving gesture?
The resolution was too swift and easy for all the problems he caused.
Also, I should note that yes Sarah was his blood related sister, but he never touched her in any way, he learned of his dad’s plan right from the start.
I saw this book on instagram and was intrigued to see if it was as interesting as it seemed, but I noticed the bad rating. Now I would saw this book has potential, but the storyline and characters were all over the place and I couldn’t tell if the sex scenes were rape or not with the way they were written.
Mason and Ana right from the start confused me, it seems like Mason hated her, however, then it quickly switches up because he can’t keep his hands off her, BUT he has a mistress, Sarah, who treats Ana like dirt and he allows it. It becomes clear that Mason is obsessed and in love with his wife in a demented way and Ana loves him as well, but it’s all twisted; and sex scenes give rape, I wouldn’t even call rough. The way it is written it sounds like Ana is pain or asking for gentleness and he powers through with what he likes; he even says at one point towards end, when they are happy and together, wouldn’t be nice if she bleed during sex.
There is so much going on this book, it was hard to follow, but essentially Mason treats Ana like crap because his father is psycho. He allows others to treat like, makes fun of her, and basically destroys her spirit, but it’s okay because he loves her, no else can have her because they belong to each other and Mason has plan to keep her safe and finally free themselves for the danger of his father.
The plan in my opinion was so stupid because all he had to do was tell Ana the truth and the plan would have stilled worked. Then things get even more crazy we have: Ana divorces Mason, Ana gets kidnapped, Mason has to chose between Sarah or Ana to live and he chooses Sarah, Ana refuses to be raped so she stabs herself in the heart, Mason goes back for Ana but is too late, Ana doesn’t die, Ana has 2 months to live, Mason doesn’t know, Mason kidnaps Ana from the hospital, Mason proposes to Sarah, Mason reveals the truth on live TV about his father and Sarah (his father murder his mother and Ana’s parents and Sarah is half sister), Ana dies, Mason loses his mind, Ana didn’t die, Mason learns the truth, Mason gets Ana back, Mason refuses to leave her alone and essentially wins back her love.
The book was insane, I enjoyed that Mason learned from his mistakes, but he was just too much and Ana needed more of backbone. The minute he laid a finger on her she was done for and Mason seemed to get what he wanted when he wanted. I really enjoyed the few moments when he didn’t get what he wanted.
In the beginning he was absolutely horrible for someone who claimed he did all that to save Ana from his father. I would love to know how was locking her out of the house in the cold pouring rain until she passed out that she suffered an illness and needed medical attention because he got jealous, protecting her? Or when he left her in the restaurant on her birthday waiting for him but he took Sarah in joyride and didn’t come back for hours and when she wouldn’t forgiven and asked for a divorce he drove her to the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night and left her there then drove off, is considered a loving gesture?
The resolution was too swift and easy for all the problems he caused.
Also, I should note that yes Sarah was his blood related sister, but he never touched her in any way, he learned of his dad’s plan right from the start.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2025
First novel?
This was a DNF. Writing was disjointed, almost like it was a first novel or English is not their first language. Could not finish after the H said in the car when the n was assaulted. And he locked her out of the house in the rain. And after he abandoned her in the middle of nowhere in the dark. Also kept a girlfriend on the side. He had no redeeming qualities.
This was a DNF. Writing was disjointed, almost like it was a first novel or English is not their first language. Could not finish after the H said in the car when the n was assaulted. And he locked her out of the house in the rain. And after he abandoned her in the middle of nowhere in the dark. Also kept a girlfriend on the side. He had no redeeming qualities.
November 21, 2025
Horrid book
Who wrote this?!?! Poorly written, horrible story line, just don’t, don’t waste your time reading this book!!! Like other readers have said, this book had to be written by someone where English is not their first language. I think this is the worst book I have ever read!
Who wrote this?!?! Poorly written, horrible story line, just don’t, don’t waste your time reading this book!!! Like other readers have said, this book had to be written by someone where English is not their first language. I think this is the worst book I have ever read!
March 23, 2025
Desperately in Need of an Editor
This book had so many inconsistencies within scenes and descriptions, it was insane. And beyond the desperate need for better basic editing, the storyline and characters were a mess. The FMC was a doormat and too easily manipulated. The MMC was straight-up abusive and a talented gaslighter. Even when we learn the “why” behind some of the abuse, it didn’t make his behavior any more tolerable. It didn’t excuse leaving her to suffer in the cold rain because he was a toddler throwing a tantrum out of misplaced jealousy. It didn’t excuse dumping her out of the car in the middle of nowhere in the dark—again because he was an angry baby throwing a tantrum. It really didn’t excuse any of the other vile things he said and did to her—which went way beyond anything for “appearances.” I like plenty of “dark” romances with possessive MMCs, but this one was not it. He was not “sexy possessive” in any way. He was just mean, controlling, disinterested in consent, selfish, manipulative…he was just icky all around. He had a temper like a toddler, zero self-control, and could not be trusted to keep his word. If a good editor got ahold of this book, I think it could eventually turn into something worth reading after extensive edits and rewrites. As is, no. Skip this one.
This book had so many inconsistencies within scenes and descriptions, it was insane. And beyond the desperate need for better basic editing, the storyline and characters were a mess. The FMC was a doormat and too easily manipulated. The MMC was straight-up abusive and a talented gaslighter. Even when we learn the “why” behind some of the abuse, it didn’t make his behavior any more tolerable. It didn’t excuse leaving her to suffer in the cold rain because he was a toddler throwing a tantrum out of misplaced jealousy. It didn’t excuse dumping her out of the car in the middle of nowhere in the dark—again because he was an angry baby throwing a tantrum. It really didn’t excuse any of the other vile things he said and did to her—which went way beyond anything for “appearances.” I like plenty of “dark” romances with possessive MMCs, but this one was not it. He was not “sexy possessive” in any way. He was just mean, controlling, disinterested in consent, selfish, manipulative…he was just icky all around. He had a temper like a toddler, zero self-control, and could not be trusted to keep his word. If a good editor got ahold of this book, I think it could eventually turn into something worth reading after extensive edits and rewrites. As is, no. Skip this one.
February 2, 2026
Too Ridiculous
This book is so frustrating. I couldn’t even finish it. And there are so many discrepancies in this book. Don’t authors keep track of what they write?
One example is when she calls Mason “Mace” like she had when they were younger. And then a few chapters down when she calls him Mace again, he says it’d been years since he heard her call him that. What the … ? It had only been a few weeks or months since she had last called him Mace. And this is just one example of a discrepancy. There are other others.
And when Ana calls Mason out for throwing her away, she neglected to remind him that he left her sitting alone in a restaurant for hours on her birthday. Honestly that part didn’t make sense. Why did Mason go with Sarah when he didn’t really want that woman? Why did he leave Ana alone in a restaurant for hours?
Towards the end of the book when we are clued into what’s really going on behind the scenes, I’m guessing the reason Mason left Ana sitting in the restaurant, to take Sarah for a drive, was to keep his father Jackson thinking he was going along with the plan?! That’s the only thing I can figure. Still, it doesn’t make sense. He could’ve taken Sarah for a drive another time. And if he did, he could’ve driven a few blocks and come back. Why would he leave Anna alone in the restaurant for HOURS? That just does not make sense.
It started to feel like the writer was just putting things in as filler.
And there was a huge error with Familial relationship in the book too. It is brought out toward the end of the book that Jackson is actually Sarah‘s biological father. They refer to her as Mason‘s STEPsister. No, they share the same father so that would make them blood related half brother and sister. How could the father push them to get married to each other? Mason‘s father, Jackson, was sick! He was greedy. He had no natural affection for nor did he care about the welfare of anyone other than himself.
Ana was frustrating. Mason was clueless, clearly with how he handled this whole situation. He loved Anna deeply, but never let her know that. Never made verbal expression of it to her.
Tristan and Stella tried to be good friends to Ana, but they were lacking as characters also. Why didn’t they go to Mason, talk to him and see if the three of them could work things out for Anna’s best interest? Why didn’t Mason take her two good friends into his confidence about what was really going on?
Why wasn’t Mason upfront with Ana? If he had communicated to her what had happened and what he was doing to rectify things, all these misunderstandings could have been avoided. A lot of sorrow, hurt and feelings of rejection could’ve been avoided.. The book could have been written differently, maybe more believable and better.
I could go on and on. There’s so much wrong with this book. But I’m going to leave it at this.
The book was not anything like I thought it was going to be. I don’t very often not finish a book. It has to be pretty terrible for me to do that. Even a book that’s not the best read, I will attempt to complete 100% of it. With this book, I probably read 80-85% of it. So toward the end, I just said I can’t do this anymore.
This book is so frustrating. I couldn’t even finish it. And there are so many discrepancies in this book. Don’t authors keep track of what they write?
One example is when she calls Mason “Mace” like she had when they were younger. And then a few chapters down when she calls him Mace again, he says it’d been years since he heard her call him that. What the … ? It had only been a few weeks or months since she had last called him Mace. And this is just one example of a discrepancy. There are other others.
And when Ana calls Mason out for throwing her away, she neglected to remind him that he left her sitting alone in a restaurant for hours on her birthday. Honestly that part didn’t make sense. Why did Mason go with Sarah when he didn’t really want that woman? Why did he leave Ana alone in a restaurant for hours?
Towards the end of the book when we are clued into what’s really going on behind the scenes, I’m guessing the reason Mason left Ana sitting in the restaurant, to take Sarah for a drive, was to keep his father Jackson thinking he was going along with the plan?! That’s the only thing I can figure. Still, it doesn’t make sense. He could’ve taken Sarah for a drive another time. And if he did, he could’ve driven a few blocks and come back. Why would he leave Anna alone in the restaurant for HOURS? That just does not make sense.
It started to feel like the writer was just putting things in as filler.
And there was a huge error with Familial relationship in the book too. It is brought out toward the end of the book that Jackson is actually Sarah‘s biological father. They refer to her as Mason‘s STEPsister. No, they share the same father so that would make them blood related half brother and sister. How could the father push them to get married to each other? Mason‘s father, Jackson, was sick! He was greedy. He had no natural affection for nor did he care about the welfare of anyone other than himself.
Ana was frustrating. Mason was clueless, clearly with how he handled this whole situation. He loved Anna deeply, but never let her know that. Never made verbal expression of it to her.
Tristan and Stella tried to be good friends to Ana, but they were lacking as characters also. Why didn’t they go to Mason, talk to him and see if the three of them could work things out for Anna’s best interest? Why didn’t Mason take her two good friends into his confidence about what was really going on?
Why wasn’t Mason upfront with Ana? If he had communicated to her what had happened and what he was doing to rectify things, all these misunderstandings could have been avoided. A lot of sorrow, hurt and feelings of rejection could’ve been avoided.. The book could have been written differently, maybe more believable and better.
I could go on and on. There’s so much wrong with this book. But I’m going to leave it at this.
The book was not anything like I thought it was going to be. I don’t very often not finish a book. It has to be pretty terrible for me to do that. Even a book that’s not the best read, I will attempt to complete 100% of it. With this book, I probably read 80-85% of it. So toward the end, I just said I can’t do this anymore.
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