Cold Hearted Casanova by L.J. Shen (Paperback)

Daphne “Duffy” Markham has a plan for her future. She wants security, stability, and a life that allows her to remain in the United States. But when her almost-fiancé suddenly disappears to “find himself” and her work visa edges closer to expiring, the future she carefully imagined begins to unravel.

Riggs Bates has money, influence, and all the freedom he could want, but he has no interest in commitment. A billionaire who keeps his wealth under wraps, he lives life on his own terms and avoids putting down roots anywhere. Yet an unexpected scandal leaves him needing a convenient solution of his own.

When Duffy and Riggs cross paths under less-than-ideal circumstances, they strike a deal that benefits them both. A fake engagement quickly follows, giving each of them exactly what they need. The arrangement comes with rules, boundaries, and a mutual understanding that this is strictly business.

There is just one problem: they cannot stand each other.

Living in close quarters and maintaining the appearance of a happy couple forces them together in ways neither anticipated. Beneath the irritation and constant banter, however, an undeniable spark begins to emerge. As the lines between pretence and reality blur, Duffy and Riggs discover that the relationship they created for convenience may be developing into something far more complicated.

Filled with sharp humour, chemistry, and emotional tension, Cold Hearted Casanova is a witty contemporary romance about unexpected connections, second chances at happiness, and discovering that sometimes the person who seems entirely wrong for you might be exactly who you need.

Perfect for readers who enjoy fake dating, marriage of convenience, billionaire romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and slow-burn contemporary romances filled with banter and heart.