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King of Sloth
448 pages
A deliciously tense, opposites-attract romance wrapped in billionaire glamour and sharp, crackling banter.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like stepping into a world of velvet ropes and high-stakes boardrooms, only to find a surprisingly tender emotional core waiting inside. The narrative moves at a brisk, addictive clip, propelled by the electric, combative banter between a fiercely ambitious heroine and a hero who hides his sharp mind behind a lazy, charming facade. The mood is steeped in luxurious indulgence, yet grounded by the very real shadows of grief and familial expectation that haunt both protagonists. As the icy walls of professionalism melt into intense, undeniable heat, the emotional texture shifts from playful frustration to a deeply satisfying, swoony vulnerability. It is a perfect escape for readers who love steamy, high-society romances laced with genuine emotional healing and a hero who falls first.
- Mood
- glamorous
- tension-filled
- luxurious
- Tone
- playful
- swoony
- angsty
- indulgent
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- burden of legacy · vulnerability behind masks · opposites attracting · healing from grief
- The writing
- Sleek, dialogue-driven, and highly accessible, balancing sharp wit with deeply emotional internal monologues.
- The arc
- Moves from sharp, defensive banter into a tender, vulnerable surrender as two guarded people learn to trust each other.
- Who it's for
- Romance readers who crave high-stakes billionaire glamour paired with the delicious tension of an uptight heroine and a laid-back, secretly devoted hero.
Content notes
- grief
- toxic family dynamics
- explicit sexual content
- parental death
About the book
He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them...until he met her.
Charming, easygoing, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips.
He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him...unless the woman in question is his publicist.
Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future—and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants.
Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients.
However, none infuriate—or tempt—her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude.
She may be forced to work with him, but she'll never fall for him...no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona.
He's her client, and that's all he'll ever be. Right?
Description from Open Library.
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