Irresistible Rogue: An Enemies with Benefits Antihero Romance (Vancity Villains)

An angsty enemies-with-benefits romance featuring Shane Madrigal, a mysterious alpha antihero and underground fighter, and an inexperienced heroine. After a chance encounter in a bar during a storm, the two share an intense night together—until the heroine discovers Shane gave her a fake name and learns his true identity the next day. Their connection becomes complicated when the heroine's mother becomes engaged to Shane's father. Forced to see each other at wedding-related events, the two must navigate their secret animosity while keeping up appearances for the sake of the wedding. As they spend time together, the heroine finds herself confused by Shane's flirtation and begins to question whether his feelings toward her are genuine or another form of manipulation. The story explores the tension between their mutual obsession and the antagonism that initially defined their relationship, as both characters grapple with what their connection truly means.