Return to the bestselling world of The Devil Wears Black in this Valentine’s Day spin-off where longtime friends with benefits unwittingly find themselves in a serious predicament.In New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen’s valentine-themed novella, a surprise pregnancy shakes up expectations between a romance-phobe and her longtime hookup who’s always wanted more.Layla Schmidt has artfully dodged Cupid’s arrows for six years now, keeping things casual with her standing booty call—no romance, no strings.As far as Layla’s concerned, it’s the perfect setup. For both of them. With her painful track record, the lively teacher wants nothing to do with commitment, and Grant Gerwig, dedicated oncologist, is too busy for it. Truthfully, Grant wants to make the time, but he knows better than to push where Layla won’t budge.Their emotional standstill can’t last forever, though.When a coworker’s wedding brings a blast from Layla’s past, it blows a hole through her future too. Swirling emotions lead to impulsive decisions, and after an adrenaline-fueled night, she finds herself pregnant.Layla and Grant have a lot to talk about…and a lot to prepare for. Falling in love was never supposed to be part of their equation, but even the best-laid plans unfold with some surprises along the way.
Return to the bestselling world of The Devil Wears Black in this Valentine’s Day spin-off where longtime friends with benefits unwittingly find themselves in a serious predicament.In New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen’s valentine-themed novella, a surprise pregnancy shakes up expectations between a romance-phobe and her longtime hookup who’s always wanted more.Layla Schmidt has artfully dodged Cupid’s arrows for six years now, keeping things casual with her standing booty call—no romance, no strings.As far as Layla’s concerned, it’s the perfect setup. For both of them. With her painful track record, the lively teacher wants nothing to do with commitment, and Grant Gerwig, dedicated oncologist, is too busy for it. Truthfully, Grant wants to make the time, but he knows better than to push where Layla won’t budge.Their emotional standstill can’t last forever, though.When a coworker’s wedding brings a blast from Layla’s past, it blows a hole through her future too. Swirling emotions lead to impulsive decisions, and after an adrenaline-fueled night, she finds herself pregnant.Layla and Grant have a lot to talk about…and a lot to prepare for. Falling in love was never supposed to be part of their equation, but even the best-laid plans unfold with some surprises along the way.
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Contemporary romance literature often explores high-stakes emotional drama, intense conflict, and morally complex romantic leads, a style epitomized by popular novels such as Vicious and The Kiss Thief. L.J. Shen has established a distinct presence in contemporary and New Adult romance through stories featuring dark, angsty themes and barely redeemable alpha protagonists. Her work frequently subverts conventional romantic tropes by blending sharp emotional tension with modern fairytale elements.
L.J. Shen developed an early passion for storytelling, writing short stories from the age of twelve and reading full-length books even earlier. Recognizing her inclination toward a literary career early in life, she transitioned into full-time writing and achieved widespread commercial popularity across multiple platforms. Her novels have achieved status as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and number one Amazon bestsellers. She resides on the East Coast in a picturesque beach town with her family, pets, and a grumpy cat, spending her leisure time reading, traveling, and cooking.
Characterized by what she describes as fairytales with teeth and claws, L.J. Shen's narrative style emphasizes high angst, sharp banter, and intense psychological conflict. Her stories frequently center around antiheroes, morally grey leads, and barely redeemable alpha figures whose complex motivations drive the narrative. Across her contemporary and New Adult romance titles, her writing explores themes of redemption, power dynamics, revenge, and emotional vulnerability.
9 books in catalog
Contemporary romance literature often explores high-stakes emotional drama, intense conflict, and morally complex romantic leads, a style epitomized by popular novels such as Vicious and The Kiss Thief. L.J. Shen has established a distinct presence in contemporary and New Adult romance through stories featuring dark, angsty themes and barely redeemable alpha protagonists. Her work frequently subverts conventional romantic tropes by blending sharp emotional tension with modern fairytale elements.
L.J. Shen developed an early passion for storytelling, writing short stories from the age of twelve and reading full-length books even earlier. Recognizing her inclination toward a literary career early in life, she transitioned into full-time writing and achieved widespread commercial popularity across multiple platforms. Her novels have achieved status as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and number one Amazon bestsellers. She resides on the East Coast in a picturesque beach town with her family, pets, and a grumpy cat, spending her leisure time reading, traveling, and cooking.
Characterized by what she describes as fairytales with teeth and claws, L.J. Shen's narrative style emphasizes high angst, sharp banter, and intense psychological conflict. Her stories frequently center around antiheroes, morally grey leads, and barely redeemable alpha figures whose complex motivations drive the narrative. Across her contemporary and New Adult romance titles, her writing explores themes of redemption, power dynamics, revenge, and emotional vulnerability.
