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Ruthless Rival

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From Wall Street Journal bestselling author L.J. Shen comes an enemies-to-lovers romance about the fine line between seeking revenge and finding love.

When she was young, Arya Roth became best friends with her housekeeper’s son. Soon, friendship turned to young love, and when Arya dared him to kiss her, a chain reaction of disastrous events led to the boy being sent away and out of Arya’s life.

Now, two decades later, Arya is an on-the-rise publicist with her beloved father as one of her biggest clients. So when her father is sued by a former employee, Arya sets out to prove that her father is not the monster he is accused of being. The only problem is the attorney who is determined to destroy her father’s good name. Christian Miller is charming, ambitious, and devilishly good looking, and Arya has no idea he is that same boy who kissed her all those years ago.

Past and present collide as Arya falls hard for Christian. But when she finds out who he really is and about his obsession with getting revenge on her father, can she choose love over family?

©2022 L.J. Shen. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy

Critic reviews

"This addictive enemies-to-lovers romance…captures both characters’ intense emotions and undeniable chemistry. It’s sure to have readers hooked.”—Publishers Weekly

“L.J. Shen is the master of enemies-to-lovers. She had me in her angsty grip from the second I started until I’d devoured the last page, and I loved every second of it!”—A.L. Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“FIVE STARS: One of the BEST of 2022.”—Tia Louise, USA Today bestselling author

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I love LJ Shen & all of her characters in this book. Especially Christian, I'm worshiping the ground he walks on.

I've listened to all of LJ Shen's books. I'm grateful to have so many astonishingly well written book boyfriends now, 😉.....and those voices !!!!! The narration is perfect, wel, what can you expect with this collaboration.

Now I'm off to listen to 'Atonement' ......you'll understand why 💚

Apologies if there are spelling mistakes in the above, couldn't find my glasses for love nor money

💘 oh my heart! *clutches heart*

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Couldn’t put this book down and hope there’s a story for Gillian!
Well read, brilliant story

More please!

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Listening to the audiobook version of Ruthless Rival was an absolute pleasure. The narrators did an amazing job — each character had a distinct voice that brought them to life in such a vivid way. I especially loved how they captured the emotional intensity and tension between the characters. Every shift in mood or moment of passion felt real and impactful.

The plot itself is full of drama, tension, and chemistry. I couldn't help but get hooked on the dynamic between the characters — the rivalry that turns into something more, the familiar tropes I adore, all of it came together perfectly. The audiobook really enhanced the experience, making the story feel even more engaging and immersive.

In short, if you're a fan of steamy romance with strong characters and narrators who really bring the story to life, this audiobook is definitely worth your time.

Love it!

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All of those words describe this book perfectly! Basically friends to enemies to lovers! Loved it

Sexy fun and exciting

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Loved every second of this book. Aria and Nicky as teens are adorable, all the things the grown up around them out then through, unforgivable. This enemies to lovers romance is amazing, I couldn't put it down and was on the edge of my sit quite often. The spice level was just right for the story and the scenes were HOT. Great ending. It is worth buying but the fact it is on KU is a massive bonus. would highly recommend hybrid reading as the audio book is amazingly narrated, their interpretation of the characters is so good you feel their emotions deep. Stella Bloom is always outstanding, but this is the first audio book I listen with Joe arden's narration and he was fantastic. The audio book was free with ku but I will purchase it anyway as I want to be able to keep.

Couldn't put it down!!!

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