King of Pride by Ana Huang (Kings of Sin #2)
I really enjoyed King of Pride for several reasons, one being that Isabella has Filipino heritage. I’ve read a lot of romance books, but it still makes me happy every time I see characters with a similar cultural background to mine. I love how the author captured the Filipino love for Christmas, as well as the Valencias’ family dynamics. Whether we like it or not, we all have a family member who seems overcritical of our lives; in truth, they just want what’s best for us, even though they may not come across as supportive most of the time.
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, too, so I found Isabella’s journey truly inspiring. Many of her realizations about feeling like she’s falling behind while everyone else seems to thrive were so relatable, it felt like I was reading my own thoughts in her words 😅 Kai, on the other hand, is very eloquent, and I especially enjoyed reading his POV. I imagine him speaking like a character from Downton Abbey, which is one of my favorite TV series, so I really loved that reference ❤️
Although the characters are very likable, I found the storyline somewhat average, which is why I gave it a 3-star rating.
She's his opposite in every way...and the greatest temptation he's ever known.
Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos—and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified.
With a crucial CEO vote looming and a media empire at stake, the billionaire heir can’t afford the distraction she brings.
Isabella is everything he shouldn’t want, but with every look and every touch, he’s tempted to break all his rules…and claim her as his own.
Bold, impulsive, and full of life, Isabella Valencia has never met a party she doesn’t like or a man she couldn’t charm...except for Kai Young.
It shouldn’t matter. He’s not her type—the man translates classics into Latin for fun, and his membership at the exclusive club where she bartends means he’s strictly off limits.
But she can’t deny that, beneath his cool exterior, is a man who could make her melt with just a touch.
No matter how hard they try, they can’t resist giving into their forbidden desires.
Even if it costs them everything.
King of Pride is a steamy opposite attract, forbidden billionaire romance. It's book two in the Kings of Sin series but can be read as a standalone.
Contains explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only.