L.J. Shen

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Chick Lit Romance Suspense Young Adult

L.J. Shen is a bestselling author of contemporary romance novels, known for her angsty stories featuring unredeemable anti-heroes and sassy heroines.
Her books often include complex characters, steamy scenes, and guaranteed happy endings.
Shen's work has been recognized by USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
She has a significant online presence, engaging with readers through various social media platforms and a newsletter.
Living in Florida with her family, Shen continues to captivate readers with her unique storytelling style and ability to create memorable, intense romantic relationships.
Her success in the romance genre has established her as a prominent figure in contemporary fiction.

Books by L.J. Shen

Handsome Devil

by L.J. Shen

For her mother's life, she becomes wife to the man who's been destroying hers.

4.09

30k+

🔫 Mafia Romance 💍 Marriage Of Convenience ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers

Immersive

Handsome Devil

For her mother's life, she becomes wife to the man who's been destroying hers.

by L.J. Shen 2025 450 pages

4.09

30k+ ratings

🔫 Mafia Romance 💍 Marriage Of Convenience ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers

Vicious

by L.J. Shen • 2016

A billionaire hires the servant's daughter he tormented in school and revenge fuels dark passion.

3.92

100k+

🖤 Bully Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💞 Second Chance

Vicious

A billionaire hires the servant's daughter he tormented in school and revenge fuels dark passion.

by L.J. Shen 2016 339 pages

3.92

100k+ ratings

🖤 Bully Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💞 Second Chance

The Kiss Thief

by L.J. Shen • 2019

A senator's stolen kiss traps a mafia daughter in a dark marriage fueled by family vengeance.

3.83

100k+

💣 Mafia Romance ❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Forced Marriage

The Kiss Thief

A senator's stolen kiss traps a mafia daughter in a dark marriage fueled by family vengeance.

by L.J. Shen 2019 320 pages

3.83

100k+ ratings

💣 Mafia Romance ❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Forced Marriage

Pretty Reckless

by L.J. Shen • 2019

She destroyed his sister's future. Now he's her foster brother, and hate feels like desire.

4.04

82k+

😈 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🥀 Dark Romance

Pretty Reckless

She destroyed his sister's future. Now he's her foster brother, and hate feels like desire.

by L.J. Shen 2019 360 pages

4.04

82k+ ratings

😈 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🥀 Dark Romance

Truly Madly Deeply

by L.J. Shen • 2024

One night with her best friend's brother sent her running. Five years on, he's her boss.

3.93

73k+

🔄 Second Chance Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🏘️ Small Town Romance

Truly Madly Deeply

One night with her best friend's brother sent her running. Five years on, he's her boss.

by L.J. Shen 2024 514 pages

3.93

73k+ ratings

🔄 Second Chance Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🏘️ Small Town Romance

Ruckus

by L.J. Shen • 2017

She fell for her sister's boyfriend. Now he's her landlord, and he wants a second chance.

4.14

72k+

👫 Sister'S Boyfriend 💞 Second Chance Romance 😈 Alphahole Hero

Ruckus

She fell for her sister's boyfriend. Now he's her landlord, and he wants a second chance.

by L.J. Shen 2017 369 pages

4.14

72k+ ratings

👫 Sister'S Boyfriend 💞 Second Chance Romance 😈 Alphahole Hero

Scandalous

by L.J. Shen • 2017

Blackmailed to spy on her father's partner, a teenage thief discovers the real crime: loving him.

4.09

68k+

🥀 Dark Romance 🕰️ Age Gap Romance 🔥 Enemies To Lovers

Scandalous

Blackmailed to spy on her father's partner, a teenage thief discovers the real crime: loving him.

by L.J. Shen 2017 315 pages

4.09

68k+ ratings

🥀 Dark Romance 🕰️ Age Gap Romance 🔥 Enemies To Lovers

The Devil Wears Black

by L.J. Shen • 2021

A wedding designer becomes her heartbreaking ex's fake fiancée to comfort his dying father.

4.10

67k+

💍 Fake Engagement 💔 Second Chance 😈 Reformed Playboy

The Devil Wears Black

A wedding designer becomes her heartbreaking ex's fake fiancée to comfort his dying father.

by L.J. Shen 2021 369 pages

4.10

67k+ ratings

💍 Fake Engagement 💔 Second Chance 😈 Reformed Playboy

Broken Knight

by L.J. Shen • 2019

A mute girl, her fierce protector, and a childhood promise neither knows how to keep.

4.17

66k+

🫂 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🤫 Mute Heroine 💊 Addiction Recovery

Broken Knight

A mute girl, her fierce protector, and a childhood promise neither knows how to keep.

by L.J. Shen 2019 380 pages

4.17

66k+ ratings

🫂 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🤫 Mute Heroine 💊 Addiction Recovery

Angry God

by L.J. Shen • 2020

At a haunted art academy, she fights her father's dark prodigy while hate turns to hunger.

4.16

56k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🏫 Boarding School 🌑 Brooding Hero

Angry God

At a haunted art academy, she fights her father's dark prodigy while hate turns to hunger.

by L.J. Shen 2020 386 pages

4.16

56k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🏫 Boarding School 🌑 Brooding Hero

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