“Instantly Have You Addicted” – Oprah Magazine#1 Contemporary Romance#1 New Adult Romance#2 Most sold book on Amazon#2 Most sold Fiction book on Washington PostTop 2 book in the entire Amazon Kindle store“My absolute favorite L.J. Shen to date. Indulgent and addictive.” – USA Today Bestselling author RS Grey“This book will ruin you for all other books in 2019” – Bestselling author BB Easton From … will ruin you for all other books in 2019” – Bestselling author BB Easton
From USA Today and Washington Post bestselling author L.J. Shen comes an enemies-to-lovers romance with a twist…
They say your first kiss should be earned.
Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.
They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.
Mine were broken before we left church.
They say your heart only beats for one man.
Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.
I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit.
Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
They say that all great love stories have a happy ending.
I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.
One kiss.
Two men.
Three lives.
Entwined together.
And somewhere between these two men, I had to find my forever.
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I love a good enemies to lovers romance and this one does it right. Not only is it about an arranged marriage but you’ll have a lot of gasp out loud moments.
First, this cover … dies.
Second, LJ Shen writes the best angst ever. I don’t know how to even describe how fantastic her words are.
Buy it.
Read it.
Love it.
A beautifully-written modern day tale with a historical vibe. The perfect, angsty arranged marriage story! Loved it!
What you need to know about The Kiss Thief: L.J. Shen wrote it and therefore it must be read.
No seriously.
I’m casually obsessed with her words everyday, but then you throw in an arranged marriage and the mafia and then I’m *really* obsessed.
#TheUltimateOneClick
Who doesn’t love a good arranged marriage/love triangle/mafia book with a feisty heroine and one hell of alpha jerk?
L.J. Shen has done it again! The Kiss Thief is an enemies-to-lovers, mafia-themed standalone romance with a whole lot of angst and romance, you’ll be glued to this book until the very end!
I had to one-click this one just because of the beautiful cover, but I know the story is going to be great too! How can you go wrong with billionaire and a virgin bride? Love it!
THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING!!!
The Kiss Thief had me INTRIGUED by the blurb, CAPTIVATED by the characters, and SEDUCED by a story that had me holding my breath one minute and gasping for breath the next. If you thought you had an inkling of how this story might play out, believe me when I tell you it is NOTHING like you IMAGINED…. it was so much MORE!! Wolfe and Francesca’s story was nothing short of gripping, all-consuming, intense and highly POWERFUL! The chemistry between them was alluring, explosive and extremely seductive that I refused to put it down I NEEDED to know their story. Immerse yourself in this book and know that it will consume you, your thoughts and at the end of it all……it will leave you BREATHLESS! Thank you Lj for giving us one truly beautiful EPIC love story that will go down as the greatest MASTERPIECE of 2019!
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of the The Kiss Thief and let me tell you
the chemistry between Keaton and Francesca is through the freaking roof. Once again, Ms Shen has created a damaged alpha, a-hole hero that I couldn’t help but fall head over heels in love with.
Ms Shen has the amazing ability to take me through an entire emotional gamut. I wanted to throttle the hero and yet . . . I also wanted to ride him like a rodeo bull. My heart broke for Francesca and the impossible situation she found herself in. I loved her strength and conviction as she came to terms with her reality, no matter how difficult and painful.
This book is fabulous.
I went on a brief historical reading binge after I finished it.
And it’s been months and I’m still thinking about it. And one scene in particular that will break your heart and show you, as the reader, just how strong the heroine is, and just how fully Ms Shen is able to draw you into the worlds she creates.
The Kiss Thief is all the things I love about historical romance set in the contemporary world. It’s emotional, sexy and heartbreaking and intense.
I wish I could read it again for the first time.
I was STALKING until I could get my hands on this must-read.
LJ never puts out anything but the best. GRAB IT! You’re going to LOVE it!! It doesn’t matter what you normally read, it doesn’t matter what trope she’s writing. You are going to be blown away!
What can I say about TKT that everyone else hasn’t said? Leigh just proved why she’s a page turner with this incredibly unique, romantic, and incredible story!
LJ Shen slays this arranged marriage, mafia story! It’s romantic, angsty and a must-read!
“You said I taste like a villain, but you taste like the victim”
Maybe it’s not the right words to start, does anyone want to feel like a victim ?
Definetely NOT. I want to be a winner whole freaking time, however…. if my villain would be another Mrs Shen’s bookish man ? I’ll volunteer!
ME, aka Marta – adult woman, mother and wife has her heart in million pieces right now…
ME, aka Marta, adult woman, mother and wife has been sent in speachless mode for very long time…
ALL of this had happen because tiny little woman named Frankie with shattered heart… and Wolfe Keaton – King in The Biggest A**holes Land. After little “chat” with Him, there will be any other bookish boyfriends or husbands from the past… This ruthless savage in Armani’s clothes, devil with angelic smile will steal Your heart, without giving it back !
The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen isn’t simple love story, there are no pretty roses and serenades, there are no gentlemen in the background…. The Kiss Thief is rough, raw, hard AND write in the finest Mrs Shen’s style. I’ve devorued every word in this story. The plot is pure prefection… From page to page, from one heartbreaking moment to another THIS author has intrigued me more and more ! All the twists, ups and downs left me breathless with heart beating in the speed of light. Waiting for this book was worth every seconds, minutes, hours and moths…. For sure, the Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen become my best of the best book in my whole life.
Dear readers (!!!!) be prepared with a lot of time before You’ll start next Mrs Shen’s journey…. Since the page no 1 You won’t be able to put this book down. I wanted to write be READY….. but maybe more properly advice here is to buy good wine, big bag of tissues before Your date with #TKTLoveTriangle will start…
Guys, You don’t have any freaking idea…. TKT adventure is like going on the war, where lots of tears will fall down. If You thought that reading ONLY the blurb could give big heart ache, wait to read whole story…The Biggest Book Hangover Mode wellcome back.
Higly recomended for readers ALL KIND.
WOW!! Talk about starting 2019 with a bang. My first read of the year and I absolutely loved it. From the stunning cover and reading the blurb I’ve been intrigued and excited to start this one.
This story was different and completely captivated me from the beginning.
The story of a girl raised to be a perfectly compliant young lady, basically nothing more than eye candy.The ultimate prize for the most powerful and eligible suitor.
Francesca Rossi has been promised to Angelo Bandini for as long as she can remember, he comes from a wealthy family a perfect match for her.
However her life takes a dramatic turn when she has to pay for the sins of her Father.
Now she’s stuck between two men, one she loves deeply and one she loathes. Both with their own agendas for wanting her.
I absolutely adored Francesca, she proved to be more than just a trophy wife.
She’s strong with an iron will and fierce determination.
I was kept on the edge of my seat throughout this story. All the power plays, secrets, vengeance and lies had my head spinning.
It’s a story I won’t forget and one I will be re-reading for sure.
There are some fantastic characters that I absolutely loved, some I hated with a passion. But to me, that makes for the best kind of book.
All I will say is the big bad Wolfe has definitely left his mark on me.
Good Lord … L.J. Shen took saying ‘stolen kiss’ to a whole new level! The Kiss Thief woke so many mixed feelings in me that I was already lost to whom and when I was cheering to. One thing is certain – a girl who is just a pawn in the big boys’ game deserves a fairy tale, what supposed to be her life.
A wooden chase containing three notes. Arranged marriage. Francesca Rossi had known for a long time what would happen to her in the world in which she was brought up. But she didn’t feel bad about it because she had feelings for her future husband. However, the candidate for this position has changed abruptly. And there is none other than Senator Wolfe Keaton, who took from Francesca something that didn’t belong to him – her first kiss. A kiss she was supposed to give to the love of her life. Now Frankie is to marry the Senator and her future doesn’t look so promising… Because the marriage to Wolfe will not give her what she dreamed about the most – love.
L.J. had outdone herself creating Wolfe’s character! Seriously. As a reader, I’m used to the type of heroes in her books but in TKT it seems that one more moment, one more small cruelty and the Senator will no longer have a chance to redeem himself and there will be no chance to give him sympathy. And believe me, doing a lot of nastiness comes to him with lightness.
Francesca in turn is a very strong personality for me. At the age of 19, she was thrown on the head in a situation where she couldn’t find herself but she tried with all her might not to bend. Which was not easy, considering the alpha males who surrounded her on every side.
The Kiss Thief is a book that will make you sad and upset. It’s also a book that will awake hope in you. This is a book where you will fan yourself from the heat. L.J. Shen has created a masterpiece that you can’t put away because it’s so captivating. You absorb each word like a sponge and the story is structured so that you never know what is waiting for you on the next page. It’s amazing what L.J. Shen’s pen can do to the reader.
I recommend this book with all my heart. But I must warn you – better get yourself a free afternoon, because you will not be able to stop reading this story even for a moment!
“You’re a collected debt, a retaliation, and, quite frankly, pretty decent arm candy.”
One of my favorite things about the works of L.J. Shen is that she writes the most delicious alpha assholes. You want to hate them, but it’s impossible. By the time you turn the last page, they have you wrapped around their little finger.
Senator Wolfe Keaton knows how to work a crowd and smile for the media. But behind closed doors, he’s got a filthy mouth and a bad attitude. He knows exactly what he wants and he doesn’t take no for an answer. He wanted a kiss, so he took it. He wanted a wife, so he took her. He refused to tell her what sins her father had committed to warrant the sacrifice of his only daughter.
What a rude awakening it was for her to have her fairytale future with the man of her dreams suddenly yanked away without notice. I have to give her props for not losing her mind at the cards she was dealt. “The man was a savage in a suit. He taunted and aggravated me at every turn.” For such a submissive good girl who followed all of her father’s rules, she didn’t take the change of plans well. Nope, she gave as good as she got and showed the asshole that his new arm candy wasn’t as sweet as he thought.
What an exciting journey the author took me on. I found myself beyond curious to learn about Wolfe’s past. I knew he had some serious demons in order for him to behave the way he did. And then there was Angelo. Who wouldn’t swoon over being called a goddess by a gorgeous guy you’ve been fantasizing over for years? Unfortunately, it wasn’t simply a case of being admired by two men and getting to choose. A thief stole her kiss and her freedom, but what about her heart? Who would end up claiming that? There’s only one way to find out…one-click.
EPIC MASTERPIECE
L.J. Shen has just set the BAR so Freakin High for 2019 Good Luck is all I can say Books are similar in many ways, it’s Romance and I’m ok with that!! Every Author puts their touch, spin on each. So when I say I was FREAKIN BLOWN AWAY by this Book I Mean %.. It Consumed Me, Captivated Me from the very First Chapter I feel in lovewith Nemesis and Her Villain it was truly unlike any other book I’ve read and I’ve read thousands Get ready for ALL THE FEELS,, The Sass, Banter and Angst are spot on. Love isn’t always sweet and neat, it can be dark and messy. Wolfe Keaton is My New Book Boyfriend hands down Get Ready For The Book Hangover Of The Year Absolutely Your Next 5 star Read
The Kiss Thief was an angst packed, enemies-to-lovers, must read marriage of convenience love affair that will have you screaming and pulling at your hair!
One thing you must know right off the bat is that L.J. Shen writes the BEST books where the hero is a big fat jerk!! You want to hate him, but you can’t help but love him too. He’s a little rough around the edges and a bit damaged. He’s got a killer body and a swoon worthy smile (smirk) #boompregnant. This was Wolfe Keaton and more. Like his namesake Wolfe is powerful, ferocious, ruthless, and an all out wolf. His main objective is to bring Arthur Rossi, a Made Men from The Outfit down!
Francesca Rossi is the pawn caught in this battle between her father and Wolfe. A young woman with an old soul and an even stronger will. She may have been naive at moments, but she had a sharp tongue and wit to stand up to some very powerful men. Trapped and alone, Francesca must learn to find strength and conform to her fate.
This book was everything you want from a romance story. It’s riveting and you’ll find yourself not being able to put it down for one second. Sexy with lots of drama, you feel every part of this novel in your very bones. Bravo, Leigh! You’ve once again blown my mind and stole my heart. Do yourselves a favor and jump into this book!!
I just finished The Kiss Thief by Leigh Shen and it was everything I wanted it to be and soooo much more!!! I truthfully think I’m going to re-read it again tonight!!! kagillion stars!!! LOVED IT!!
My FAVORITE LJ SHEN Book! This book is all-consuming and completely captivating. A MUST READ!