Ruthless Rival (Cruel Castaways)

Review
“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
“Oh how I loved this deliciously addictive story! Once I started it, I just couldn’t put it down!” ―Nicole Dykes, bestselling author
“Romantic brilliance at its finest! Blending heart-stopping angst and combustible chemistry with an exquisite plot that will keep you hooked until the final word. I’m still reeling over Christian and Arya. They’re simply unforgettable! Without question―an absolute favorite for 2022.” ―Harloe Rae, USA Today bestselling author
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?