Bane

In **Bane by L.J. Shen**, Roman “Bane” Protsenko turns up on Jesse Carter’s doorstep with a bruised ego, a suspicious request, and the kind of charm that usually comes with strings attached. This is a **dark contemporary romance** with sharp banter, high stakes, and two people determined not to need anyone.

Jesse has sworn off men for good, protecting a heart that’s already been through the wringer. Bane, meanwhile, isn’t looking for love—he’s working an angle tied to Jesse’s powerful stepfather, and she’s meant to be leverage, not a complication. But Jesse isn’t easy to toy with, and the more Bane pushes, the more his goals start to blur.

Perfect for readers who enjoy **enemies-to-lovers tension**, morally grey heroes, and billionaire-family drama with emotional bite.

Add **Bane** to your shelf and see who gets to the truth first.