Last weekend, our pancake breakfast turned into a miniature syrup disaster when Marcus tried to see how high he could flip one. Within seconds, Rebecca was laughing, the dog was barking, and Matthew was wielding the spatula like he was in a cooking competition. Once the kitchen was clean (mostly), I retreated with a mug of coffee and my latest obsession — King of Wrath by Ana Huang. After all that chaos, diving into a world of high society tension and razor-sharp attraction felt deliciously calm by comparison. This book lived up to its name, delivering both wrath and romance in perfect measure.
Plot Summary
King of Wrath by Ana Huang kicks off her Kings of Sin series with a fiery enemies-to-lovers romance set in the glittering world of New York’s elite. The story follows Dante Russo, a powerful billionaire known for his icy control, and Vivian Lau, the elegant daughter of a wealthy family. When blackmail pushes them into an arranged engagement, sparks fly and tempers flare. Beneath their polished exteriors, their guarded hearts begin a dangerous dance between revenge and vulnerability. It’s a story about power, pride, and discovering that love can strike where it’s least wanted.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Ana Huang balances emotional intensity with sharp, clever writing. Dante and Vivian are two of the most well-matched characters I’ve read in a long time. Their chemistry feels electric, but it’s the quieter moments — the hesitation, the unexpected kindness — that made me care deeply about them. I also admire how Huang explores duty and independence, love and resentment, without ever losing the emotional thread. The pacing is tight, the dialogue crackles, and even the angriest scenes pulse with passion. When I finished, I couldn’t stop thinking about the cost of pride and how tender love can feel when it’s finally allowed to breathe.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy billionaire romance, arranged marriage plots, and enemies-to-lovers tension, you’ll find King of Wrath addictive. It’s perfect for readers who love morally gray heroes, strong heroines, and glamorous settings filled with social secrets. The book leans steamy, emotional, and just dark enough to keep you reading late into the night. Fans of books like The Fine Print or Twisted Love will feel right at home here.
⚠️ Trigger warning: contains mature sexual content, emotional manipulation, power imbalance, and family pressure.
Tagged As
billionaire romance, enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage, emotional romance, contemporary romance, slow burn, high society, New York setting, steamy romance, morally gray hero, independent heroine, Kings of Sin series, HEA
Steam Level
The intimacy is explicit and emotionally charged, used to reveal the characters’ vulnerability and shift their power dynamic. Scenes feel passionate but never gratuitous, tying seamlessly into the story’s emotional beats.
