Forbidden Love series 2: Wildest Dreams - L.J. Shen

L.J. Shen, the queen of emotional chaos and magnetic anti-heroes, returns with Wildest Dreams, the second standalone in her Forbidden Love series. This time, she’s diving deep into the brother’s best friend and enemies-to-lovers trope—with all the steam, heartbreak, and swoon-worthy moments fans crave.

Told with Shen’s signature biting wit and emotional depth, Wildest Dreams is a firestorm of passion and pain, following two people who should never fall for each other… but can’t stay away. If you love slow burns, spicy secrets, and romances where the stakes are sky-high, this one’s for you.

Main Themes of the Book

• Enemies to Lovers: Sharp banter and buried feelings lead to explosive chemistry
• Forbidden Romance: Falling for your brother’s best friend has never been so dangerous
• Emotional Baggage: Healing from the past while fighting for a future
• Tension and Temptation: Every look, touch, and fight drips with unresolved passion
• Powerful Female Lead: A heroine who refuses to be anyone’s secret

Reasons to Choose This Book by L.J. Shen

• Written by L.J. Shen, a New York Times bestselling author of edgy, unforgettable romance
• A standalone with crossover ties to the Forbidden Love world—no need to read in order
• Ideal for readers who love alpha males, fierce heroines, and emotional redemption
• Features all the top romance tropes: forced proximity, forbidden love, angst, and spice
• An unputdownable page-turner that delivers drama, depth, and delicious tension

Wildest Dreams is the kind of romance that hurts so good. L.J. Shen masterfully crafts a world where love is messy, boundaries are tested, and hearts are left wide open. With razor-sharp emotion and addictive chemistry, this novel will leave you breathless—and begging for more.

If you believe the wildest dreams are the ones you’re not supposed to have, then this book is your next obsession.