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From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang comes a billionaire brother's best friend romance!

He has a heart of ice…but for her, he'd burn the world

A diverse new adult steamy romance from Tiktok sensation and USA Today bestselling author Ana Huang.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can't escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.

A melt.

A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

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Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can't remember.

But despite her broken past, she's never stopped seeing the beauty in the world...including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn't want.

Her brother's best friend.

Her neighbor.

Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen-but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both...and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a contemporary brother's best friend/grumpy sunshine romance. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

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What's It About?
Ava Chen is determined to escape the nightmares of her past with a sunshine attitude and free spirit, but when her brother’s brooding best friend Alex is tasked with watching over her, she can’t help falling hard. Stoic, broody, bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: Protect his clients at all costs & do not become emotionally involved. Ever. He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until Princess Bridget. Josh Chen is a hot shot med student able to charm just about anyone...except fiery Jules Ambrose. The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has… Stella Alonso is a romantic who has no time for a relationship. But when a threat from her past drives her into the arms—and home—of the most dangerous man she’s ever met, she’s tempted to let herself feel something for the first time in a long time

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloom Books (September 27, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1728274869
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1728274867
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: Jules
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Captivating and Emotional - A Must-Read Romantic Journey!
Review: Ana Huang's "Twisted Love (Twisted, 1)" is a beautifully written novel that kept me hooked from the very first page. This book is a perfect blend of romance, intrigue, and personal discovery, making it a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance.**Plot and Characters:** The story revolves around complex relationships and unexpected twists that kept me guessing throughout. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own flaws and vulnerabilities that add depth to the narrative.**Emotional Depth:** Ana Huang masterfully explores themes of love, trust, and personal growth, drawing readers into a rollercoaster of emotions. The ups and downs of the characters' journey kept me emotionally invested until the satisfying conclusion.**Writing Style:** The author's prose is engaging and evocative, painting vivid scenes and capturing the intricacies of human relationships with authenticity. The pacing is just right, balancing moments of tension with heartfelt emotions.**Romantic Tension:** The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and their relationship unfolds with a perfect blend of passion and realism. The romantic tension is beautifully portrayed, keeping me eagerly turning pages to see how their story unfolds.**Overall Experience:** "Twisted Love (Twisted, 1)" is a standout in the romance genre, offering readers a captivating narrative that lingers in the heart and mind long after finishing the book. It's a story of love's twists and turns that will appeal to anyone looking for a heartfelt and immersive reading experience.In conclusion, I highly recommend "Twisted Love (Twisted, 1)" to fans of contemporary romance and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with engaging characters and emotional depth. Ana Huang's storytelling prowess shines through in this compelling novel, making it a must-read for romance enthusiasts.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Overall
Review: It was a well written and captivating read but the ending was a little too flimsy for my personal taste.

Reviewer: mwk
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: so many thoughts
Review: Ok. So this book series was all over TikTok & I finally caved. As per usual with this author, the book is well written the pacing is good, I liked the characters and even the plot itself was good…I’d give the heat level two chili peppers….But the believability of the the plot twists eek. It’s in the details where it all falls apart for me. -SPOILER-Ava Chen’s bother is going away for a year so he asks his best friend of 8 years, Alex, to watch over his sister. Within 2/3 months they fall madly in love. I wish we had felt them fall in love not just had a few movie nights and a few bouts of jealousy then boom life altering love. But ok. During this time Ava recovers her repressed memories of her dad trying to murder her. Supportive Alex seems to have everything in place to bring her dad down. We find out later why he’s so prepared but still-It’s a little like an infomercial during the scene (insert eye roll here) but wait there’s more! First he surprised the dad with- you’re being recorded- and your son has been secretly watching, AND the fbi is here-boom case closed. You’re going to jail. Just cheese city the way it all played out. Thennnnnn Alex finds out after 10 years of planning the ruin of the man who killed his family it wasn’t him at all! Again. We needed another murderer in their midst? Is this a mafia romance? No.Ok. Fine. Cut to a kidnap scene in which Alex presses the number 1 on his phone (discreetly of course) and instead of the police showing up 10 minutes later- it’s a “clean up” crew mascarading as police and ems crew. Sorry. Don’t buy it. Again I’m willing to jump the hurdle to get to the next point in the plot. And the author must have felt the same way. I picture her on the computer like” ugh. How is Alex going to get away with MURDER in 1 page or less”. He then breaks up with Ava (for her protection of course) and really hasn’t this excuse been used enough? It never lands well with me but again. Ok. Then we wait 5 months. 👀 my patience level is zero at this point, but im sticking it out for my hea. He finally comes to his senses and tells her he loves her but of course he broke her trust and she “just can’t” cause as a reader we haven’t been tortured enough apparently. So she makes him wait A YEAR!!!! That’s not even the most unbelievable part of the story. He waits for her every morning with a coffee and walks her to work for a YEARRRRRR. Never once touching her. He walks her to and from work every single day. In another continent. Doesn’t work. Doesn’t have friends. No family. Lives his life solely hanging on these 30 minitues per day 5 days a week he gets with her? Major ick. It doesn’t sound romantic it sounds pathetic and I just could not. A year? He ate dinner alone for a year, spent Christmas alone? Wandered the city aimlessly all day just waiting for her FOR A YEAR?? no vacations, no purpose, no friends, no conversation, while she went out with friends and had a fullfilling thriving career? The wieght of being alone for a year isn’t stated at all in the book. It glosses over how this man went a year without a single human touch. It may seem romantic to some people but killed it for me in a big way. I will probably read the whole series cause I’m a masochist apparently, and I have to see things thru. The friend group each gets their shot at love. Hopefully theirs is less painful and a little more believable. It was a quick read, maybe 3/4 hours total? Enjoyable enough, but I probably won’t be in a rush to read this author again. After this series hahah.

Reviewer: Linda Middleman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: SO GOOD, A DEFINITE MUST READ
Review: When I originally came across this book I found it through a video clip on Facebook and was like okay, sounds interesting let’s add it to my collection of books to read. Then I did and I couldn’t put it down. At first I wasn’t sure what Alex’s intentions were since it was clear that both had skeletons in their closet that they were both trying to over come but when his Uncle tried to hurt what was his I like; OMG… NO… Please be okay. And then, the way Alex flat out lied to her broke my heart because I had hoped he would have confessed his love for her right there! But of course he didn’t, at least not right away and it was nice to see them get back to where they were before the lies. Just kinda wished Josh would’ve been more understanding but no he still wants to be a brat, hopefully by Twisted Hate, Josh will finally come around and forgive Alex for Ava’s sake.Also, while reading Twisted Love it didn’t completely dawn on me that each of these books revolve around Ava and her friends until Rhys comes into the picture for Bridget and I was like, hold the phone, Mr. Larsen is book 2 Twisted Games, which is definitely on my list to read next just like Twisted Hate and Twisted Lies.And hopefully with each book we get to see a little more Ava and Alex too.

Reviewer: Dênia Virginia Fonseca
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Alex é extraordinário e muito controvérsio. A autora retrata bem como funciona as mentes dos personagens e cria um cenário para a evolução da personalidade de cada um. Eu amei

Reviewer: Ema
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I loved this book. There definitely was some parts that were alittle cringe, but it went with the story. This book had me gasping and crying. The plot twists and turns has me baffling. I would definitely recommend this if you enjoy a good romance. Even if this isn’t your first choice and you may not like it, u can’t hate it. there’s a little something for everyone in the book.

Reviewer: Tita Ramirez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Loved the grunpy/sunshine trope! Alex Volkov>>>>>I really liked that besides the main couple you also get a good plot and background stories from the characters and also little hints on the rest of the friend group! 🤍🫶🏼

Reviewer: Dirkovic
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I loved Reading This Book so so much ! I gotta Read the Next One 😍 It was absolutely Perfect !

Reviewer: shu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: what can I say, this book got everything you need. Romance, spice and plot. 🤩