“He'd burn the world before letting her belong to someone else.” Goodreads · 4 years ago
Readers often highlight the high heat and tension of the "childhood frenemies" dynamic. The Wedding Debt by Clarissa Wild
Strong-willed and fiercely loyal to her sister, Jasmine. She resists Luca's advances, though she eventually finds herself drawn to the dark fire he ignites in her. “He'd burn the world before letting her belong
Jill and Jasmine Baas are "mafia princesses" whose lives are inextricably linked with the De Vos brothers, Liam and Luca. While Jill has harbored a lifelong crush on the sweet and caring Liam, it is the reckless and impulsive Luca who is obsessively drawn to her. Luca expresses his interest through relentless torment and bullying, creating a "fire and gasoline" dynamic between them. Jill and Jasmine Baas are "mafia princesses" whose
A classic dark anti-hero described as brooding, possessive, and chaotic. He is driven by a deep-seated obsession with Jill and a desire to own what he cannot have.
“Luca and Liam De Vos? They have what no other boys in my school have... Power.” Barnes & Noble
Initially portrayed as the "good" brother, he serves as the primary obstacle to Luca’s desires and the object of Jill's initial affection. Reader Reception