"How could someone so strikingly handsome have the absolute warmth of an arctic penguin?  Rigid as stone and zero heartbeat."

Fun, fast, sexy billionaire romance reminiscent of Ana Huang's King of Wrath.

Nana Malone is a new-to-me author, and I am now adding her to my auto list of contemporary romance writers!  I read this novel in one day because the pacing is brisk and the writing style is casually easy to digest.  I was quickly invested in Gwen and Atticus because of their unexpected and unique meet-cute.  Who doesn't relate to a plight involving glitter?  I loved that their chemistry was immediate and intense, but that both of them behave like mature adults with real world responsibilities and expectations.  I love smart characters, and all of the characters in this novel are definitely smart.  Not only are they well-educated, but they are worldly-wise.   And Atticus checks all of the boxes of a great billionaire romance hero: morally grey, fiercely loyal to those in his circle, fiercely protective of his mother, brooding, touch her and die, you're mine alpha.

If you're looking for steamy on page sex that feels wanton and romantic, this one is for you.  I love that there is nothing selfish, sadistic, or impersonal in Gwen and Atticus's sexual relationship.   

I love that Atticus handles Gwen so carefully, and is so aware of her from the very beginning.  He realizes from the very beginning that he wants to take care of her for the rest of his life, in whatever ways she will permit.

The only criticism that I have is the ending!  It doesn't make sense!  Atticus would never!  He would use all of his resources to hide, protect, and cherish Gwen before he would ever do what he did.   I need the sequel right now!

Tropes: billionaire, arranged marriage, alpha hero, he falls first, hurt/comfort

Thank you Valentine PR and Nana Malone for the opportunity to read and review this novel.  All opinions are my own.