Handsome Devil (Forbidden Love #3), by L.J. Shen (softback, english edition)

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"I made a deal with the devil … but is it really hell if I love the way it burns?"

Handsome Devil by L.J. Shen
(Forbidden Love, Book 3 of 3) — Can also be read as a standalone

An intense, addictive, and very sexy dark romance from the co-author of My Dark Romeo — for fans of Navessa Allen, H.D. Carlton, and Rina Kent.

Gia: Tatum Blackthorn is Lucifer personified. A monster from my nightmares, now masquerading as my boss. When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse — and I become his wife. I always knew he was depraved, but as his twisted vendetta unfurls, so does my darkest secret. Now we're both the targets of very nefarious people … but they're about to find out no one matches my husband's wrath.

Tate: I am a man of few pleasures, one of which is taunting my secretary, Gia Bennett. But after I blackmailed her into becoming my bride, it's clear my fixation has no limits. When my revenge spree sparks into an all-consuming mafia war, it isn't just my life that's on the line. And in this chess game, the king protects the queen — even at the price of losing his entire empire.

Why readers can't put it down:

• 🖤 A boss who blackmails his secretary into marriage — and falls completely undone
• 💔 Dual POV that pulls you into both their obsessions from page one
• ✨ A twisted vendetta that spirals into an all-consuming mafia war
• 🔥 Intense, spicy, and addictive — devoured in under 24 hours by readers worldwide
• 📚 Book 3 of the Forbidden Love series — also works as a standalone

Perfect for readers who love:
dark romance · blackmail romance · forced marriage · boss/secretary · mafia romance · dual POV · L.J. Shen · H.D. Carlton · Rina Kent · BookTok favourites

Would you strike a deal with this devil?

🖤 A Monster Masquerading as Her Boss
🖤 A Weakness He Found — and Used
🖤 A Marriage Built on Blackmail and Fixation
🖤 A Vendetta That Becomes a War
🖤 A Darkest Secret She Never Planned to Reveal
🖤 A King Who Will Lose Everything to Protect His Queen

At Dark Rose, we believe the most consuming romances are the ones where the devil decides you're worth protecting — and the queen realises she never needed saving.

👤 Recommended Age: 18+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Blackmail • Forced marriage • Mafia themes • Violence • Explicit romance • Morally grey MMC • Dual POV • Dark romance elements

✨ Best for readers who love:
Dark Romance • Blackmail Romance • Forced Marriage • Boss/Secretary • Mafia Romance • L.J. Shen • H.D. Carlton • Rina Kent

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Light Reads • Sweet Romance • Low Steam • Redeemable Heroes from Page One

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Pages: 448
• Genre: Dark Romance / Mafia Romance
• Series: Forbidden Love, Book 3 of 3 (also standalone)
• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Published: 12 August 2025

"Devoured this in less than 24 hours." — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review