The Devil Wears Black by L.J. Shen (Paperback)

Maddie Goldbloom has spent years building the life she always wanted. With a career in fashion, a stylish apartment in New York City, and a carefully planned future, everything appears to be falling into place. The last person she expects to see again is Chase Black, the man who broke her heart and left behind memories she would rather forget.

When Chase suddenly reappears with an unexpected request, Maddie’s first instinct is to refuse. The proposal is outrageous, forcing her back into close contact with the one person she never wanted in her life again. Yet circumstances make it difficult to walk away, and what begins as a temporary arrangement soon becomes far more complicated than either of them anticipated.

As old wounds resurface, Maddie is reminded of the intense connection they once shared. Beneath Chase’s confidence and arrogance lies a side of him she never fully understood, and as his carefully guarded walls begin to crack, long-buried emotions come back into focus. The closer they become, the harder it is to separate the pain of the past from the possibility of something new.

Set against the backdrop of New York City, this contemporary romance explores love, heartbreak, personal growth, and second chances. With sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and emotional stakes that refuse to be ignored, Maddie and Chase must confront the choices that brought them to this point and decide whether some relationships are worth fighting for, even after they’ve fallen apart.

Perfect for readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers romance, fake dating, second-chance love stories, emotional tension, and irresistible contemporary romance.