The Monster

L.J. Shen — 2021

"The most important thing I’d ever read was scribbled on the door of a portable restroom, engraved into plastic at a carnival on the outskirts of Boston. Lust lingers, love stays. Lust is impatient, love waits. Lust burns, love warms. Lust destroys, but love? Love kills. Maybe it was always my destiny to fall in love with a monster. When other kids stayed awake at night fearing the pointy-toothed beast hiding in their closet, I longed to see mine. I wanted to feed it, domesticate it, understand it. Sam and I were only allowed to love each other in the dark. Once our story unfolded, and the truth came to light, I was the one to cut the cord. My name is Aisling Fitzpatrick, and I have a confession to make. Sam Brennan is not the only monster in this story."--Back cover.

Reviews

Des@mechaderay

Jan 19, 2025

I really loved the FMC in this and thought she was a lot different from the leads I usually read about in mafia romances. We love an Irish monster

arwen@corienrielle

May 5, 2024

couldn't keep smiling like an idiot while reading this book

x@malyhska

Nov 22, 2023

SAM BRENNAN IS SOOOOO FUCKING ANNOYING but hot, still. the irony of aisling fitzpatrick's life is pretty much concerning, but still, she's so mesmerising. i love everything about aisling. her stupidity, her bravery, her STORY. everything.

Ana Clara Moreno@annikavolkov

Jul 4, 2023

lj shen vc já foi melhor

Kathleen Tom@kateee

Jan 2, 2023

5 Stars ★★★★ HI BOOKLOVERS, I didn't know I haven't put my review on this. I've read this as soon as LJ release it. I couldn't help myself you know. I've been In love with Sam since forever but not as much as I love Cillian. Since this is new I don't want to spoiled it so I hope you guys love it as much as I do. Highly Recommended! :) xoxo. Kath!

Lise Landøy@liselandoy

Mar 25, 2022

As always, LJ Shen delivers! This i the third book in the Boston Belles series, and I really loved this series and this book! Sam and Ash's story was so good, and the twists and turns OMG! At first I wasn't sure on what to think about their story, but BOMPOMPAW everything changed. 'nuff said. I LOVED IT!

Kendra Negron@kendra

Feb 24, 2022

** spoiler alert ** I can usually get through just about anything when it comes to books. However - SPOILER “What if I’m stupid to want Sam Brennan? He is a gangster. A murderer. An underground boss and my father’s right hand. So many things can go wrong. If they’ll go in any direction at all …” This was dialogue. Like imagine this being said in casual conversation. I laughed so damn hard and knew it was time to put this one down. There were also so many typos.