King of Wrath (Kings of Sin #1)

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Blurb
  She’s the wife he never wanted…and the weakness he never saw coming. 

Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant. 
Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally. 
The billionaire CEO never planned to marry—
until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows. 

Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy.
It doesn’t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal.  
There’s only one problem: now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go.

Tropes
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE  / BILLIONAIRE  / ARRANGED MARRIAGE  / REVENGE  / BLACKMAIL  / ENEMIES TO LOVERS / FORCED PROXIMITY  / SMUT 🌶️🌶️

My Review 
Let me start by saying, King of Wrath might not reinvent the wheel when it comes to billionaire romance tropes, but boy, did it keep me glued to my headphones! And let's be real, I didn't expect it to be anything special after the Twisted series, but here we are. Was it original or something special? No. Was  it at least distinguishable from any other billionaire / marriage of convenience trope? Not really. Then why did I enjoyed it? No idea but I did! Maybe it was the MC’s charm, or perhaps it was the way the story flowed seamlessly in the audiobook. Regardless, Dante had me hooked from the get-go.

Dante, our residential workaholic billionaire with a fear of commitment, could have easily been a carbon copy of Alex from Twisted Love. Yet, somehow, he felt like an upgraded version.  Now, Vivian, she's also wasn’t a damsel in distress. She's got fire, ambition, and a backbone sturdy enough to put Dante in his place when needed.
What was also refreshing is that even their break up and make up wasn’t that  cringe-worthy. It not felt too forced or over-the-top dramatic like some other romances tend to be.

But let's not forget about the supporting cast! Unlike the Twisted series where I knew from the start who I wouldn't like, the side characters in "King of Wrath" are a refreshing bunch. I found myself anticipating their appearances, craving to learn more about their stories.

And here's the thing: I'm not sure if reading the book would have had the same impact. The narration, the flow, the mood set by the audiobook elevated the experience in a way that words on a page might not have achieved.
So, in conclusion, "King of Wrath" may not have reinvented the romance genre, but it left its mark on me. With engaging characters, a surprisingly enjoyable storyline, and an addictive audiobook experience, it's a ride I won't soon forget.

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