The decadence of the Boston Belles’ world combined with the dark underworld tones of Cillian and his past make this book one that will sweep you away to a place you never want to leave. The story of Cillian Fitzpatrick and Persephone Penrose is told in modern-day time, yet has a fairy-tale feel to it. Cillian Fitzpatrick rivals Baron “Vicious” Spencer and Wolfe Keaton for the best anti-hero award and the layers and depths to this story are brilliantly woven and told through both the hero and heroine’s POV. The Villain has officially become my TOP favorite book from LJ Shen in 2020!!! It lived up to the hype. Also in this series: The Hunter (Boston Belles, #1) Hades in a Brioni suit.Cillian Fitzpatrick has been dubbed every wicked thing on planet earth.To the media, he is The Villain.To me, he is the man who (reluctantly) saved my life.Now I need him to do me another, small solid.Bail me out of the mess my husband got me into.What’s a hundred grand to one of the wealthiest men in America, anyway?Only Cillian doesn’t hand out free favors.The price for the money, it turns out, is my freedom.Now I’m the eldest Fitzpatrick brother’s little toy.To play, to mold, to break.Too bad Cillian forgot one, tiny detail.Persephone wasn’t only the goddess of spring she was also the queen of death.He thinks I’ll buckle under the weight of his mind games.He is about to find out the most lethal poison is also the sweetest. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. He is about to find out that the most lethal poison is also the sweetest.New Releases, Reviews New Release: The Villain by L.J. He thinks I'll buckle under the weight of his mind games. Persephone wasn't only the goddess of spring she was also the queen of death.

Now I'm the eldest Fitzpatrick brother's little toy.

The price for the money, it turns out, is my freedom. What's a hundred grand to one of the wealthiest men in America, anyway? Only Cillian doesn't hand out free favors. Bail me out of the mess my husband got me into. Now I need him to do me another, small solid. To me, he is the man who (reluctantly) saved my life. Cillian Fitzpatrick has been dubbed every wicked thing on planet earth. Hands down a top 2020 must-read! - Helena Hunting, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author.Ĭruel.

Filled with Shen's trademark wit, soul-searing angst, and emotional poignancy, The Villain is a deeply satisfying story of patience, acceptance, perseverance, and love. 'I'm unequivocally, irrevocably head over heels in love with Cillian Fitzpatrick. Shen comes an arranged marriage romance novel with teeth and claws. From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestseller L.J.

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