Valentine's Day is a time for chocolates, flowers, and love. Or, in Lety Zavala's case, unbridled rage.
After being burned by love one too many times, Lety discovers a new hobby to boost her Cam Girling. While her days are filled fighting attraction she has for her playboy boss at the office, her nights are for putting on a show for viewers. But one of her subscribers won't stop messaging. It's almost as if he knows her identity, the one she's fought so hard to keep hidden...
César Estrada is a lover at heart. Desperate for a relationship, but unable to keep a steady girlfriend, he resorts to finding his pleasure on adult sites. But when he discovers by pure chance that his favorite cam girl bears a striking resemblance to his secretary, he's determined to explore more--and make Lety his.
But Lety's aversion to relationships, and her secret identity, present an unexpected challenge César never saw coming. He'll pull out every romantic stop in the book and do whatever it takes to pull his wicked Valentine.
I loved César and Lety’s story. A short, sweet Valentine’s Day read. It’s very much a love at first sight type of book, which isn’t my favorite but I know some people love. I definitely related more to Frozen Promises, which is book 1 in this standalone series.
Once again, I had the wonderful joy to read a copy of this novella early. This follow-up was absolute fire. I couldn’t put it down and read it in like 4 hours. Quickest I’ve read a book in a long time!! The characters were charming and the story was so fascinating. Very character driven which I loved!!
Wicked Valentine takes a fun, risky premise and leans into it with confidence. A Valentine’s Day romance fueled by heartbreak, rage, secret identities, and forbidden attraction? Yes, please. Lety Zavala is a refreshingly prickly heroine—guarded, independent, and clearly done with love as she’s known it. Her double life adds tension right away, and the constant threat of being exposed keeps the story moving.
The push-and-pull between Lety and César is the real hook. Office romance, power imbalance, and mutual attraction collide in a way that feels messy and human rather than overly polished. César’s determination to win Lety over is intense but rooted in genuine longing, which makes him more than just a charming playboy stereotype. Watching him shift from fantasy-driven desire to real emotional investment is one of the stronger arcs in the story.
That said, the pacing can feel uneven at times. Some emotional beats hit hard, while others could have used a little more space to breathe—especially when it comes to Lety’s internal conflict around trust and vulnerability. The tension surrounding her secret identity is compelling, but the payoff may feel slightly rushed depending on what you’re hoping for.
Overall, this is a steamy, modern romance with a darker edge and a Valentine’s twist that sets it apart. If you enjoy workplace tension, morally gray attraction, and stories about women reclaiming power after heartbreak, this one is worth the read—just don’t expect a soft, hearts-and-flowers love story. This Valentine bites back.
Dedication: For the Valentine’s Day haters. This one’s for you.
Rating: 💘💘💘💘(4⭐️) Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (self pleasure, camming, public play, 👅, dirty talk, praise, toys as teammates)
This billionaire office romance bites back in the best way. Wicked Valentine delivers a sharp, spicy twist on boss/secretary with a cam-girl secret that crackles with tension from page one. Lety is a fiery, plus-size boss babe who knows exactly who she is and refuses to apologize for it, while César is spectacularly down bad—romantic, attentive, and refreshingly unthreatened by her power or her choices. The camming element adds intrigue without overshadowing the emotional pull, and the Valentine’s Day setting gives the whole story a deliciously ironic edge.
What really makes this novella is how loudly César loves Lety. He notices the details, shows up consistently, feeds her well, and supports her autonomy without trying to cage her independence. The k!nk exploration is handled with confidence, the chemistry is electric, and the pacing keeps everything fast, fun, and addictive. It’s messy, sexy, character-driven, and impossible not to root for. A quick, fiery read with green-flag energy, Latina/o rep, and holiday chaos that absolutely earns its swoon—and leaves you ready for the next book in the series
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave an honest review.
In this classic Valentine’s Day story, Lety is a powerhouse of a woman who is just navigating through life. César is a romantic who has found himself working around the clock because of a sudden shift at work. After César discovers Lety’s side gig, things get a little interesting! Together César and Lety must navigate an intense romance while also working closely together. Will Valentine’s Day eventually have a wonderful outcome? Read and find out!
I absolutely loved these characters! César was the classic obsessed mmc that we all love while Lety held so much inner strength and determination. You could very much feel the spark between the two while reading. Even with it being a novella, I felt that the timing and pace was appropriate, and there were still lots of moments where we could see that character development. One thing I really loved was that César did not have any issue with Lety being a cam girl, and that she continued to have this side gig throughout the story. I also enjoyed watching her come into her own. She had small moments of insecurity but also knew her worth and what she brought to the table. She was not afraid to voice her concerns, and I loved that about her!
Overall, if you are looking for a quick read with substance, a plot filled with spice, angst, and a world wind romance, and a compassionate and determined mmc along with a feisty and powerful fmc... this read is for you!
This is a very cute and spicy novella, perfect for getting in the mood for the next holiday—Valentine’s Day.
Cesar loves Valentine’s Day, but commitment has never been his strong suit. Ironically, he’s also CurvyBabe’s biggest supporter.
Lety hates Valentine’s Day and is counting down the hours until her “night” job. She’s confident, capable, and happens to be Cesar’s assistant. Cesar is attentive in ways that go beyond work, checking in on her, helping her after hours, and even making sure she eats.
When lines begin to blur, everything changes. Through their online personas and carefully crafted alter egos, they slowly come to truly know one another. Conversations deepen, chemistry builds, and what begins behind screens blossoms into something real. For the first time in a long while, Lety feels she might be able to trust someone, even without knowing who he really is.
Cesar tries to keep his distance, but Lety is his weakness. Instead of pushing her, he waits patiently, allowing things to unfold in their own time.
This novella delivers charm, heat, and emotional tension in a short, satisfying read that romance lovers will enjoy, especially around Valentine’s Day.
Thank you to the author and @flyingpigpr for the ARC!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the wonderful author for sharing an ARC of this short novella with me !!!
“Maybe it’s time to break all the rules”
“You crawl under my skin. You haunt me. You think I’m being generous because I like to feed you? I’m starving, Lety. For you”
I loved loved loved Frozen Promises and this one was just as amazing !!! Boss romance has always a certain appeal to it and the story between Lety and Cesar is no different !!!! So hot and amazing !!! And absolutely the best novelas to both get you out of a slump and make you so damn obsessed !!!! I enjoyed every single second of reading this book. Every touch. Every word. Every exchange. Every single moment where his devastating love was shown and her determination to be her own woman and not falling was fire !!! I’m so grateful I had the chance to read this book !!! Best last 5 stars I could give this year !!!
“If I was going to make you scream, Mrs Zavala, it wouldn’t be with a file”
“You’re mine, Lety. And I’m about to stake claim to what’s mine. This is your last out. You stay and I’m unleashing myself on you”
Wicked Valentine is a holiday, billionaire romance novella featuring Lety Zavala (aka CurvyBabe) and César Estrada (aka DaddyDinero).
Lety has two jobs. During the day she is César's secretary but at night she's CurvyBabe, a cam girl (like OnlyFans) where she pleasures herself online. She loves her second job; not only does it give her a thrill, but it makes her feel empowered. Her identity as CurvyBabe is kept secret until she accidentally knocks over a pile of papers in César's office and bends over to pick them up. It is then that he sees the butterfly tattoo and later makes the connection.
César leads a very busy life. He loves women and appreciates them wholeheartedly but he sucks at commitment. Recently his workload has increased leaving him no time to enjoy the opposite sex. He has therefore been spending more and more time online watching his favourite cam girl. When he realizes who she is, he decides then and there that he is going to make her his.
This was a fun read. I love that Lety is a plus size woman who owns her confidence and self-worth. I also loved that César accepts Lety for who she is and never asks her to change. This illicit office romance was sexy and satisfying. I'm already looking forward to Dean's next release.
Wicked Valentine is a Valentine’s Day holiday novella with a workplace romance. This is the second of what will be various holiday novellas set in the same world. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own. Thank you to FlyingPig PR and the author for my eArc.
Tropes and themes include: ✨Workplace romance (boss x employee) ✨Billionaire romance ✨Forehead presses ✨Secret identity ✨He falls first… and hard ✨Plus size FMC ✨She hates v-day, he loves it ✨Dual, first person POV
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames Nickname: Mi reina
The Lovely: I rarely read contemporary romance outside of dark, why choose or mafia but for this author I will read anything. This novella is seductive and spicy with a bit of a forbidden romance vibe to it. I loved how fiery and independent the FMC was, even while (secretly) wanting a serious relationship.
Recommendation: This is a quick, heart season themed read for a holiday we don’t see a lot of stories focused on. I previously alpha read this novella and there will be more coming in this series. If you like a love-holiday themed novella with vibes *perfect* for said holiday, I think you would like this story.
Erotic workplace romance with humor If you like lots of hanky-panky in your workplace romance, you will love this story. The writing is good, the narrative is humorous, the book is short and the intimate scenes are abundant. Lety Zavala hates Valentine’s Day! She has been hurt so many times in relationships that she has built walls to keep from falling again although she does have a wee crush on her boss, the playboy lover César Estrada. Because his partner in the law firm Elias is taking time to be with his wife, everything falls on César’s shoulders. If he did not have Lety keeping the office running smoothly, what would he do? Since he is presently without a girlfriend and to destress at night, he frequents adult sites on his computer; especially one where he gets to see the masked and beautiful cam girl “CurvyBabe” do her thing. Through mundane circumstances he discovers that “CurvyBabe” is his secretary, Lety. He is already entranced by her. Can he convince Lety that he is really interested in her? Let the games begin. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through BookSirens.
Tropes: Boss / Employee He Falls First Plus Size FMC Secret Identities
This novella was spicy, empowering, and surprisingly heartfelt. Lety is confident,and fully owns her sexuality, and I loved how her cam girl work was portrayed—it made me want to read even more about that side of her world.
César is a romantic at heart, and once he realizes the truth about Lety’s secret identity, he is completely gone. The way he falls first and pursues her with intention was chef’s kiss. Their dynamic is filled with tension, attraction, and just the right amount of emotional vulnerability, making this a perfect quick Valentine’s read.
Huge thanks to Flying Pig PR and Anastasia Dean for the ARC! I’m very excited to read César’s friend’s story next.
Wicked Valentine is such a lovely read. It features a boss/employee relationship, a rich lawyer MMC, a cam-girl FMC, plus-size representation, and so much more.
This is a quick and enjoyable story set around Valentine’s Day, where César accidentally discovers that Lety, his assistant, is the cam girl he’s been obsessed with.
What really stood out to me was how César loved Lety out loud. He showed up for her in every way, even when she wasn’t completely sure of her own feelings. The care, patience, and affection he showed her were so beautiful to read. Also, a man who buys food without being asked? Yes please.
Overall, this was a very sweet and enjoyable story, and I definitely recommend it.
Thank you to the author and Flying Pig PR for this beautiful ARC.
Oh my GODDDD! first read of the year and it was so good! César was such a sweetheart and I absolutely adored Lety and her personality. This was hot, sweet, had me kicking my feet, and in some parts made me hungry.
I honestly couldn't get enough of this and I can't wait to read the next book in the holiday billionaire series! Just like Elias in Frozen Promises, César stole my heart and raised my standards impossibly high for men
(I loved how we saw that Elias kept his promise to have time for Catalina in this, it was so sweet and made me fall for that story all over again)
This book was exactly what I needed-a short, spicy romance with two Latine MCs f. Although it's short, it's eventful and doesn't cut any corners. The writing is easy to follow and captivating. The author does a fantastic job of describing without making it too overwhelming-giving you exactly what you need.
Lety Zadalva is a badass, independent, plus-size FMC-office siren by day and cam girl at night. César Estrada is a billionaire lawyer who isn't intimidated by Lety-he supports her in every way and loves all of her curves. I fell in love with both of these MCs in such a short amount of time. Lastly, fuck Carmen!!!
This is book 2 in Dean's Holiday Billionaire Romance series and while a great addition to this series, it can easily be read as a standalone. A well written, novella length, fast paced romance read that's told in dual point of view by main characters César and Lety. I liked Lety's independence and César's determination. I thought Dean delivered well with the sweet and steam balance found and the ties to Valentines Day and how our characters attitudes changed about the holiday. A good afternoon escape, perfect for the upcoming holiday!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really enjoy these little holiday novellas that Anastasia is bringing out! They’re a nice blend of spicy. Strong FMCs, possessive alpha MMCs and a touch of unhinged chaos. Letter and Cesar were great together, and I liked they he constantly built her up.
I can’t wait for the next release! I was very instruct Augustin in this book and I’m a sucker for Halloween so it should be a goodie!
Thank you to Anastasia and Flying Pig PR for sending me an early copy! All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own/
The tension between Cesar & Lety could be felt through the pages. Cesar is a man who not only worships the ground she would walk one but embraces every single thing about her, especially her cam girl activities. My jaw dropped when she asked for a photo and he delivered 🤭 Lety is bold and embodies a goddess of a woman. I loved her little remarks and her ability to be straight forward, she knows exactly what she wants.
The woman who once swore off men ends up falling in love with a man who treats Valentine’s Day like Christmas 💋
Received this book from the author as an ARC for my honest review. Story of Lety who is self conscious and unsure of her self in public. Behind the camera/computer screen she is sexy and confident and in charge of her body. Her boss falls for her and realizes he has been paying to see her “cam girl“ work while falling for her. Story of forbidden romance with plenty of steamy romance. Quick read. Found the characters lovable and interesting. Well written.
A great love story with a little spice to start out my 2026 on a good note! I just love a book where the MMC is obsessed with the FMC. Lety is a confident plus size baddie that doesn’t cater to her bosses ego. Shes a double life baddie, her confidence as a plus size cam girl is top tier 🙌🏼 and the fact that César doesn’t try take that away from her (we love a confident King) César loves love but isn’t good with relationships until Lety. He has work to do because she’s protecting her heart.
Really great premise for this short valentine's day novella about a lawyer and his assistant, who is a secret cam-girl by night. It's quick and steamy, if you're looking for something short to get you in the mood, featuring some hidden identities and self-pleasure on-camera...
Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
I liked this… a quick steamy read, a curvy fmc who is body positive and isn’t afraid to own it, and a besotted mmc who goes after what he wants, accepts the fmc for who she is, and (most exciting of all 🤗🤗) COMMUNICATES!! No chance for miscommunication tropes here, cause César is just laying it all on the table! Some errors but nothing that detracted from the story.
*Arc reader* I really really enjoyed this short novella! I didn’t feel like it was rushed or missed any parts of the story it was perfect and I would completely enjoy another story of Cesar and Lety! Their story was fun, with some smut and relatable!
What an ARC, Anastasia did it again! I knew I was going to like Letty and César! The chemistry between them was HOT and HEAVY. This was the perfect novella to end 2025 with!!
"I mean that you're my future. You've taken over every part of me-my thoughts, my breath, even the space in my chest where my heart once lived. Boyfriend?" He shakes his head, eyes burning into mine." "That word feels too small. Too temporary. Like something high school kids whisper in hallways. What I feel for you is deeper. It's permanent. It's real. So no, I'm not your boyfriend, I'm your man. And you're my queen. Do you understand me?"
I really liked this book. It is a quick read but has a great plot. This book is a great palate cleanser. The only thing is, I don't really think this is a holiday novella since Valentine’s Day only gets mentioned twice in this book. Overall, this is a good read.
Idk where to even start. This book was everything I needed to end my year. I DEVOURED it in a day and I needed more. Lety and César were everything. The chemistry they had together. The way they understood each other. The spice was spicing. 🔥🌶️ Short and sweet
*Thank you flying pig pr for the book in exchange for my honest opinion*
This is the next book in the Holiday Billionaire Romance series, and it was just as good as the first. This is César and Lety’s story, and it had me hooked from page one. I loved the dynamic between César and Lety, the plus-size and Latino representation, and how confident Lety was in her own body. I also loved seeing an FMC who was anti–Valentine’s Day, which honestly made me feel seen, lol.
Freaking loved this one. Letty is such a strong character and she doesn't take crap from Cesar at all. It is funny and hot!! I can't wait to finally read Augustin's book next.