King of sloth by Ana Huang Summary pdf

King of Sloth by Ana Huang Summary

King of Sloth by Ana Huang. It’s a new release and the fourth and final book in the Kings of Sin series. Let me tell you the story of Sloane Kensington and Javier Castillo.

Sloane Kensington is a highly successful businesswoman. She’s straightforward, brave, hardworking, and somewhat of a workaholic. She's kind-hearted at her core, but she often comes off as cold-hearted—and there’s a deep reason behind that, which we’ll get into later. Sloane is someone who confides in her close friends and deeply values their presence in her life.

One of the most important people in Sloane’s life is her 10-year-old half-sister, Penny, whom she affectionately calls “Penn.” Despite being estranged from her family, Sloane secretly meets Penn and showers her with love and care. Her father and stepmother, however, forbid any interaction between Sloane and Penn. The tension stems from Sloane’s refusal to follow her father's plans. After her studies, her father wanted her to marry someone who would benefit the family’s power and status. Sloane refused.

She was also in a relationship with a man named Bentley, who turned out to be a horrible person. Not only did he cheat on her, but he also had an affair with her sister, Georgia, whom he eventually married. Heartbroken and betrayed by both her boyfriend and her family, Sloane left everything behind. Her father disowned her, but she didn’t care—she was never truly loved by her family anyway.

Due to all this trauma, Sloane built emotional walls. She became more distant, stronger, and colder. People often labeled her the “ice queen,” and even her boyfriend used to mock her for not showing emotions. But beneath that exterior, she had a soft side—especially for her friends and her little sister.

And then there was Javier Castillo—a massive headache in Sloane’s life. Javier is one of her clients and the heir to the Castillo empire. He’s the total opposite of Sloane: warm-hearted, carefree, flirtatious, and constantly in the spotlight for scandals. Sloane had to manage his image and clean up after his messes. But Javier’s favorite hobby? Irritating Sloane.

Javier, like Sloane, had a troubled past. He wasn't close to his family, especially his father. After his mother's death, their bond weakened even more. Javier didn’t care for his father's business or money—he just partied and lived life on his own terms. When his father organized an event, Sloane went to pick Javier up, but he refused to go. Eventually, he agreed under one condition: Sloane would have to join him on a one-week holiday.

With no other option, Sloane agreed. During the holiday, they spent time together, got to know each other more deeply, and began to form a connection. But the vacation ended abruptly when Javier received a call—his father was gravely ill with terminal cancer. They rushed home and visited him. Before passing away, Javier’s father gave him a letter from his mother and a pocket watch, which made Javier emotional.

After his father’s death, the will was read. It stated that unless Javier became a CEO before his 30th birthday, all $7.9 billion of his inheritance would go to charity. Javier didn’t care about the inheritance at first—he never wanted it. But Sloane made him realize they had been living comfortably because of that very money.

Then Sloane came up with a brilliant loophole. The will said Javier had to become a CEO—it didn’t specify that he had to become CEO of his father’s company. That sparked an idea in Javier. He decided to open a nightclub within six months. It seemed impossible, but Javier accepted the challenge.

To make this happen, he reached out to Kai Young, who gave him a list of people who could help. These included familiar names from Ana Huang’s universe—Alex Volkov, Christian Harper, Jules Ambrose, and Dominic Davenport. Alex helped with the venue, Jules took care of licensing, Christian handled security, and Dominic provided investment capital.

Initially, everyone rejected Javier because of his reputation as a reckless party boy who had never stepped foot in his father's office. But over time, he managed to win them over. Meanwhile, Sloane and Javier grew closer. Javier had always been attracted to Sloane, and she eventually started having feelings for him too. However, she was skeptical about love and didn’t believe in “happily ever afters.”

Javier asked Sloane out on a date. She refused at first, but Javier persisted. Finally, she agreed—with conditions. They would date for two months as a trial, and if it worked out, they’d continue. Otherwise, they’d part ways. Sloane wanted no long-term promises, shaped by her painful past.

But as they spent more time together, love blossomed. Javier proved to her that love isn’t just for fairy tales. He opened the nightclub successfully, and the inheritance board met the day after his birthday to vote. The board included Sloane, Darius Russo (his father’s business partner), a chairwoman, a family member, and another relative.

Two family members voted against him, but the other three—including Sloane—voted in his favor. Javier got the inheritance. Years later, his nightclub thrived, and he and Sloane lived together happily. Sloane, once doubtful of fairy-tale endings, finally believed in them.

This book is absolutely amazing. I really loved it. It’s actually the first time I’ve read a book with a grumpy-sunshine trope in reverse—where the girl is the grumpy one and the guy is the sunshine. Sloane’s character is so relatable—not just to girls, but to anyone who has ever built emotional walls after being hurt. She’s strong, brave, independent, and doesn’t let anyone bring her down.

And then there’s Javier. The kind of guy who says, “I know you can do this, but let me help you anyway.” I love that kind of character. He was always there for Sloane, and she was always there for him. Their bond was built on mutual respect, understanding, and unconditional support.

One small but enjoyable detail: Sloane, being so grumpy, often gets teased by Javier. His sunny personality and sarcastic jokes constantly irritate her, but their banter is just so much fun to read!

If your favorite genre is romance, trust me—you’ll love this book. I certainly did. Also, I loved that this story is written in dual POV. Ana Huang always does that, and it’s one of my favorite things in a romance because it lets us understand both characters fully.

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