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Culpa mía
448 pages
A high-octane, angst-drenched collision of hidden traumas and undeniable, forbidden chemistry.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like riding in the passenger seat of a sports car taking a sharp turn—it is breathless, reckless, and entirely addictive. The atmosphere is soaked in the sun-drenched glamour of Los Angeles, yet shadowed by the gritty, volatile underbelly of illegal street races and hidden pasts. It thrives on the electric, push-and-pull tension of two deeply guarded people who are determined to hate each other but are inevitably drawn together. The prose is straightforward and emotionally raw, designed to keep the pages turning at a breakneck speed rather than lingering on poetic flourishes. It is a perfect escape for readers who devour high-stakes, angst-heavy romances where explosive chemistry and fierce protectiveness ultimately pave the way toward healing.
- Mood
- volatile
- sizzling
- tension-filled
- glamorous
- Tone
- angsty
- intense
- passionate
- dramatic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- forbidden desire · healing from trauma · collision of worlds · protective instincts · reckless youth
- The writing
- The writing is direct, emotionally charged, and highly accessible, prioritizing breathless dialogue and internal angst over lyrical description.
- The arc
- The journey moves from defensive hostility and guarded secrets to an all-consuming, fiercely protective vulnerability.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-stakes, addictive romance with a heavy dose of angst, bad boys with hidden depths, and explosive chemistry.
Content notes
- past domestic abuse
- violence
- trauma and PTSD
- reckless endangerment
- underage drinking
About the book
Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, My Fault is the first book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After.
Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids.
And her new stepbrother Nicholas is the most spoiled of them all. Arrogant, aloof, and viciously attractive, Nick is everything she hates, especially when she learns his bad boy persona isn't just a façade. She's spent her life running from danger, and Nick is danger incarnate. Yet neither of them can prevent the powerful attraction that flares between them—enough to turn their worlds upside-down and tempt them beyond all reason.
But Noah's past may be even more dangerous than their forbidden romance. And if he wants her, Nick will have to decide if he's willing to risk everything.
Description from Open Library.
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