Name: King of Sloth
Rating: 3.952272727272727 (110 reviews)
ISBN: 9781728289755

Ana Huang

The fourth Kings of Sin book from NYT bestselling author Ana Huang's delicious new series of standalones, featuring seven steamy billionaires inspired by the seven deadly sins.

King of Sloth

Sophia

The physical attraction had been there since we met, but besides lighthearted flirting, I never made a move before Valhalla. I told myself I didn’t want to complicate our relationship or fuck up the terms of my allowance, when in reality, a part of me suspected that giving in to that attraction would spell the end for me.

Then we’d started working together and I’d discovered the layers beneath her rigid exterior. The intelligence. The conviction. The fierce loyalty to those she cared about. 

And I no longer suspected but knew, especially after that kiss, that Sloane Kensington was it. Just like that.

This is such a healthy approach omg I love him

“If you truly didn’t feel anything during our kiss, I’ll stop the car right now, and we’ll never discuss this again,” Xavier said quietly. “It won’t affect our work together, and we can pretend it never happened. But if there’s even a tiny part of you that thinks this can work...” He swallowed.

“I’m not saying we have to get married or jump into a long-term relationship, but I want us to let each other in. Doesn’t have to go all the way to the rooms where we keep our secrets. Even the entrance hall will do for now.”

Technically, he didn’t say anything at all; the questions came in the form of written notes. No one knew much about him beyond his business dealings, but according to rumors, his non-verbalism wasn’t due to medical reasons (legend had it he’d once said “thank you” to a Valhalla attendant). He just really fucking hated talking.

I didn’t want her. I needed her. Desperately.

I needed her the way the ocean tides needed the moon, and I would give anything for her to feel a fraction of the same way toward me

In a world of black and white, she was my kaleidoscope.

I’d spent my whole life chasing the next high. When you had everything, everything got boring fast. I wanted bigger, better, faster. I wanted something that would last, and when Sloane rolled to the side and curled up against me, I knew I’d found it.

This was my greatest high. Her, sated and happy, in my arms. Nothing in the world could ever beat this moment.

Xavier stared at me, his eyes a hurricane of emotions I couldn’t decipher.

“I wish she could’ve met you,” he said, so quiet that I felt more than I heard his words. “She would’ve loved you.”

The tightness behind my ribs morphed into a raw, pervasive ache. It spread everywhere—my throat, my nose, behind my eyes and in the deepest grooves of my heart.

I didn’t cry, but this was the closest I’d come to doing so in a long, long time.

Kai studied me in that quiet, thoughtful way of his. Isabella’s face popped up over his shoulder again; this time, she gave me a double thumbs-up.

“Isa, love, stop talking to Sloane behind my back,” he said without turning around.

Her face fell. “How do you always know? I swear you’re not human,” she grumbled.

“Are you?” Xavier sounded skeptical, which I didn’t appreciate.

“Yes.” Fuck it. I was stirring. You couldn’t go wrong with a good stir.

“Not that I don’t believe you, darling, but your cupcakes are burning.”

The wail of the smoke alarm drowned out the last piece of his sentence, and an acrid smell filled my nostrils.

It was the way she moved, looser and more fluid than normal.

It was the way she carried herself, confidant with a hint of vulnerability.

And it was the way she commanded attention without trying, like she was a fucking goddes among mortals.

Joan 

Silver heels added four inches to her height, and her skin glowed like pearls kissed in moonlight.

I grimaced. Pearls kissed in moonlight? Where the hell had that come from? I wasn't a poetic person in the least, but she looked good enough to inspire Shakespear himself.

I wondered if I'd upended her life the way she had mine, to the point where the pieces would no longer fit if she weren't there, because she wasn't a pit stop; she was the destination.

She was so fucking beautiful it almost hurt to look at her.

I wondered if she knew how much she occupied my thoughts and how I counted down the minutes to seeing her again when we were apart.

Three words uttered countless times by countless people over the centuries. Yet coming from her, they had the power to bring me to my knees.

If he wanted to he would 🙂‍↕️💕😝

Hana 

"Wait." I fixed Xavier with a disbelieving stare. "When you said you booked the hotel, you booked the whole hotel?"

"I like supporting family businesses." His dimples twinkled with mischief.

"You kept asking me why I called you Luna.

I didn't tell you because I was afraid it would send you running for the hills. Even before we kissed, before we were anything other than a publicist and her client, you were a light in my life. A persistent, sometimes scary one, but a light all the same." Xavier's throat bobbed with a hard swallow. "Luna is short for mi luna. My moon. Because no matter how dark the nights got, you were always there, shining so brightly that I always found my way through."

Clara

Xavier was a grown man. It was time he acted like it.

One week in Spain with one of my least favourite people on the planet. What could possibly go wrong.

No wonder people call me ice queen. I couldn’t even show emotion properly.

But his amusement was contagious, and soon another smile cracked my face. 

I’m naming it the Sloane. Bitter at first but with a sweet aftertaste. Just like someone I know

Mumtaz Obsiye

Steph

After the vast disappointment I had with King of Greed, I kinda lost a little hope with Ana Huang. But this book, this book restored my faith in Ana Huang. Let me just start by saying this, Xavier Castillo is the man. Kai used to be my number one in the King of Sins series, but I think he's about to be dethroned because Xavier is such a sweetheart. I love how much of a cinnamon roll he is, but when he's passionate about something, he made it his life mission to complete it, be it work or Sloan. I'm enjoying this whole opposites attract dynamic, reminded me of Wrecked by Lauren Asher (Even the story is eerily similar...... hmmmm), but I think I like this relationship more because of how charming Xavier is. And how both of them are perfect for each other, he teaches her how to dance and let loose, she inspires him to start his own business and motivates him when things go south. The spice scene, especially that scene in the bathroom. Whewwww. That was hot and FLITHYYYYY. Also, I like that Ana Huang raised an important question in the book. Xavier asked Sloan to meet him on top of the Empire State Building on New Years Eve and one of them said Sleepless in Seatle and the other one said Gossip Girl. I feel like this question can determine which generation you're from, cause the millennials and younger will go for gossip girls whereas the older generation grew up with Sleepless in Seatle. I just think that it's interesting. I also need Ana Huang to answer this one question for me, is she plotting something big for the series? Because something happened in this book and it didn't get resolved, so I'm curious what Ana Huang is plotting because I'm SCARED. I feel like it's something that could go on for a couple of books and then BAM she's going to drop a bomb in that final King of Sins book that would unite the Twisted and King of Sins characters. Literally going out with a bang. But that's just my prediction and if it happens, I'm just gonna say, I said it first. And speaking of which, LOVEEEEEEEEE all the cameos in this book. I think the easter eggs here are *chef kiss*.

Yulez

3.25⭐️ Was entertaining at times but mostly slow paced. The duet audiobook made it worthwhile.

Every version of my happily ever after will always include some version of you.”

reading sloanexavier's soft romance was everything! and the drama i ATE UPP 

the way xavier truly loves and understands sloane as a person like he noticed that when she's anxious she would constantly tap her pen. like he just gets her!! sloane feeling safe enough with xavier to break down her defenses which btw learning about why she has these emotional walls was INSANE also this book is the perfect example of how the couple makes each other better, especially sloane for xavier 

“You can tell me anything.” Sloane’s pen stilled. “I know,” she said, even softer than before, and a tiny, crucial brick crumbled from around my heart. (xavier pov)

"dress" and "gold rush" by taylor swift

Every version of my happily ever after will always include some version of you.”

reading sloanexavier's soft romance was everything! and the drama i ATE UPP 

the way xavier truly loves and understands sloane as a person like he noticed that when she's anxious she would constantly tap her pen. like he just gets her!! sloane feeling safe enough with xavier to break down her defenses which btw learning about why she has these emotional walls was INSANE also this book is the perfect example of how the couple makes each other better, especially sloane for xavier 

“You can tell me anything.” Sloane’s pen stilled. “I know,” she said, even softer than before, and a tiny, crucial brick crumbled from around my heart. (xavier pov)

Victoria Moreno

King of Sloth took me forever to get through, and it ended up being my least favorite Ana Huang book. The story felt too slow, and while it wasn’t terrible, it just didn’t capture my interest like her other works. Disappointing, but I’m hopeful the next one will be better.

Aaliyah Couto 

Romy

I love the way this book and series is so interconnected. All the old characters from previous books were mentioned in one way or another. 

This book took me a while to finish but we made it!! I loved Xaviers nickname for Sloane (Luna), it was one of my favorite features. Xavier becomes CEO and received his inheritance from his father’s will. Now both live happily together with their goldfish, Fiesty. Ana, I look forward to reading King of Envy with Vuk. Ana always captivates me with her diverse and complex characters.

Kelsey 🎀

Xavier and Sloane <3

This book took me a while to finish but we made it!! I loved Xaviers nickname for Sloane (Luna), it was one of my favorite features. Xavier becomes CEO and received his inheritance from his father’s will. Now both live happily together with their goldfish, Fiesty. Ana, I look forward to reading King of Envy with Vuk. Ana always captivates me with her diverse and complex characters.

Classis Ana Huang - good but predictable. Very nice, easy read and loved the characters

Soph

Oh how I love Ana Huang. Another edition to the King of Sin series and was just as amazing as the others. I really love Xavier and Sloane and their stories and then their arc as a couple. It was a lot of fun to read. I do really love a reverse grumpy sunshine and this books is one of the biggest reasons why because the banter is always top tier! I’m so excited for King of Envy because of the little bit of teaser we got so I will be (im)patiently waiting for it to release. 

Priscilla Stanfield

I really liked this book waited a while for it to come out and had exams which interrupted a bit but omg the story is so good and enemies to lovers and forced proximity love Xavier and Sloane. 

It was super sweet, and fun but for me personally the end was a bit bland. Like I get it and how it works with the plot but I would have liked something more :)

Ester Waclavova

This book was genuinely so bad I’m sorry 😭😭

Keira 💫

Best Ana Huang book yet, why are her books lined with genuine crack they’re SO GOOD.

Anushree Taparia

I love this couple so much. They are adorable, and have my heart.

He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them...until he met her. Charming, easygoing, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him...unless the woman in question is his publicist. Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future―and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants. *** Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients. However, none infuriate―or tempt―her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude. She may be forced to work with him, but she'll never fall for him...no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona. He's her client, and that's all he'll ever be. Right?

I loved Dante's and Kai's book but Dominic's book (and Twisted love too) were so not my taste that I was afraid the other two were just a fluke. The first 100 pages weren't exactly my favorites but after the story finally went off I loved every single moment! Also I loooove some healthy communication so I'm glad there wasn't any of that nonsense in this one. I enjoyed the book very much! And I can't wait for Vuk👀

the one with the most plot so far in my opinion, this one is definitely one of my favorites, i love slone’s character and personality so much probably because i’m a little like her in many aspects and xavier’s personality balanced slone’s so good that it was delicious to see them interact, from the very first chapter i knew they’d make the perfect couple.

auri 🪐

Stranded 

Very yummy apart from the shoe scene. 

The bonus scenes gains extra points 

ana huang writes/created my favorite trope- billionaire men with a soft spot for one person and a touch of violence 

anna haskins 

No words. My favourite in the series thus far, might even be my favourite she’s ever written. Obsessed obsessed obsessed. 

Ceyda 

Bronwen Ashworth

Another addictive, steamy billionaire romance from romance powerhouse and TikTok phenomenon, Ana Huang. Book four in the Kings of Sin series but can be read as a standalone. Full synopsis TBD.

King of Sloth

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