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House of Cards #5
Filthy Twisted Devil
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Expected 8 Sep 26I watched her for six weeks before I knew who she was. I bid $1.3 million the moment I did.
The anonymous cam girl was my secret escape at the end of long days. I never planned to be anything more than a stranger in her audience—until she put one night up for auction, and I recognized the wildflower birthmark in the poster.
Eden Locke. My little sister's best friend. Off-limits in every way that matters.
Eden was furious. But I didn't bid to collect. I bid so no other man could.
And when her three overprotective brothers ambush us—ready to drag her home—it's my lie that saves her: we're dating. Monogamously. And she's quit the cam work.
With promises to keep things clean and respectful (in my defense, I did try), we're now fake dating with five simple rules.
Easy as cherry pie.
Until our practiced kisses stop feeling counterfeit. Until I'm inventing reasons to touch her, and she's whispering my name like it isn't pretend.
Eden feels it, too. That's why she's reminding me of our expiration date, building walls faster than I can climb them. She's forgetting I built an empire on one skill: making people crave what I'm selling. And I've never wanted to close a deal more in my life.
I'm done pretending—and this time, I'm bidding on forever.
Filthy Twisted Devil is a high-heat contemporary romance featuring:
♠ Fake Dating
♠ Little Sister's Best Friend
♠ Billionaire Meets Cowgirl
♠ Three Overprotective Brothers
♠ "No Falling in Love" Rule (Broken Spectacularly)
♠ He Falls First and Harder
♠ Guaranteed HEA
♠ Complete Standalone: Book 5 and finale of the House of Cards series
The anonymous cam girl was my secret escape at the end of long days. I never planned to be anything more than a stranger in her audience—until she put one night up for auction, and I recognized the wildflower birthmark in the poster.
Eden Locke. My little sister's best friend. Off-limits in every way that matters.
Eden was furious. But I didn't bid to collect. I bid so no other man could.
And when her three overprotective brothers ambush us—ready to drag her home—it's my lie that saves her: we're dating. Monogamously. And she's quit the cam work.
With promises to keep things clean and respectful (in my defense, I did try), we're now fake dating with five simple rules.
Easy as cherry pie.
Until our practiced kisses stop feeling counterfeit. Until I'm inventing reasons to touch her, and she's whispering my name like it isn't pretend.
Eden feels it, too. That's why she's reminding me of our expiration date, building walls faster than I can climb them. She's forgetting I built an empire on one skill: making people crave what I'm selling. And I've never wanted to close a deal more in my life.
I'm done pretending—and this time, I'm bidding on forever.
Filthy Twisted Devil is a high-heat contemporary romance featuring:
♠ Fake Dating
♠ Little Sister's Best Friend
♠ Billionaire Meets Cowgirl
♠ Three Overprotective Brothers
♠ "No Falling in Love" Rule (Broken Spectacularly)
♠ He Falls First and Harder
♠ Guaranteed HEA
♠ Complete Standalone: Book 5 and finale of the House of Cards series
- GenresRomance
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication September 8, 2026
About the author
Lena Hunt
5 books140 followersLena Hunt is a Canadian author born and raised north of Toronto, which is the setting for her flagship series, House of Cards. She writes angsty contemporary romances with complex characters who bring the spice and banter in spades.
When she isn’t busy writing, she can be found listening to music at an unreasonable volume, wishing she was somewhere warmer, or spending quality time with her chaotic family.
Connect with Lena on Instagram: @authorlenahunt
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When she isn’t busy writing, she can be found listening to music at an unreasonable volume, wishing she was somewhere warmer, or spending quality time with her chaotic family.
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Review of advance copy
I’ve been waiting for Luke and Eden’s story ever since they were first introduced, and honestly, this was the perfect way to close out the House of Cards series. It was emotional, complicated, funny, frustrating in the best way, and packed with some of my favorite romance tropes.
What hooked me immediately was the setup. Eden is struggling to make her event-planning career work and ends up making a desperate decision to keep herself afloat. The last person she expects to become involved is Luke, her best friend’s older brother. Add in a fake relationship, three ridiculously overprotective brothers, years of mutual attraction, and a whole lot of family interference, and you have the recipe for exactly the kind of messy romance I love.
Eden was such an easy character to root for. She's independent, hardworking, and determined to build a life on her own terms, even when circumstances force her into difficult situations. What I appreciated most was her vulnerability beneath all that strength. She spends so much of the book trying to prove she can handle everything alone, and watching her slowly learn that it's okay to let someone stand beside her was incredibly satisfying.
And then there's Luke.
Luke completely surprised me.
At first, he comes across as the confident businessman who always seems in control, but beneath that image is a man who is exhausted from constantly being judged by assumptions and expectations that don't really reflect who he is. Once the fake dating arrangement starts, it becomes obvious how deeply he cares for Eden. He's protective without being controlling, supportive without trying to take over her life, and fiercely loyal once he decides she's his person.
One of my favorite things about the book was how quickly Luke realizes his feelings are real. There's no endless back-and-forth about whether he loves her. The conflict comes from convincing Eden that she can trust those feelings and believe in them. The yearning, the stolen moments, the fake relationship becoming a little too believable, all of it worked so well.
The chemistry between them was fantastic. Their history added layers to every interaction, and because they'd known each other for years, there was already a foundation of familiarity and comfort underneath the romantic tension. Some of my favorite scenes were actually the quieter ones where they simply supported each other through difficult moments.
The fake dating trope is one of my favorites when done well, and this book absolutely delivered. Watching both of them convince everyone else that the relationship was real while desperately trying to convince themselves it wasn't was incredibly entertaining. Of course, it becomes pretty obvious to everyone except the two people involved.
I also loved the family dynamics throughout the story. Eden's brothers brought equal parts chaos and comedy, while the larger friend group and returning couples from previous books added warmth and nostalgia. One of the biggest strengths of this series has always been the sense of found family, and that shines especially brightly here. Seeing characters from previous books show up and rally around Luke and Eden made this feel like a true series finale.
The emotional side of the story hit surprisingly hard at times. Both Luke and Eden carry insecurities they're trying to hide from the world, and the book does a great job showing how those fears influence the choices they make. Their struggles felt realistic, and their growth felt earned rather than rushed.
Without giving away major spoilers, there were definitely moments where I wanted to shake both of them and force them to communicate. But the emotional payoff made the frustration worthwhile. Their journey felt authentic because healing and trust rarely happen in a straight line.
I also appreciated that beneath all the tension and chemistry, the story stays focused on two people learning to love each other for exactly who they are, rather than who everyone else expects them to be.
And as a final book in the series, it delivered everything I wanted: romance, humor, emotion, familiar faces, satisfying character growth, and a beautiful reminder of why I fell in love with this world in the first place.
If you enjoy: ❤️ Best friend's brother romance
💍 Fake dating
🔥 Slow-burn chemistry with great payoff
👨👦👦 Overprotective siblings
✨ Found family
💕 Secret feelings
🏠 Series finales that bring everyone together
🥹 Emotional growth and healing
...then this book absolutely deserves a place on your TBR.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luke and Eden's story was heartfelt, messy, romantic, and completely worth the wait. A perfect conclusion to a series built on love, loyalty, friendship, and finding the people who choose you over and over again. ❤️♠️📚
Thankyou Lena and TAA for this ARC!
What hooked me immediately was the setup. Eden is struggling to make her event-planning career work and ends up making a desperate decision to keep herself afloat. The last person she expects to become involved is Luke, her best friend’s older brother. Add in a fake relationship, three ridiculously overprotective brothers, years of mutual attraction, and a whole lot of family interference, and you have the recipe for exactly the kind of messy romance I love.
Eden was such an easy character to root for. She's independent, hardworking, and determined to build a life on her own terms, even when circumstances force her into difficult situations. What I appreciated most was her vulnerability beneath all that strength. She spends so much of the book trying to prove she can handle everything alone, and watching her slowly learn that it's okay to let someone stand beside her was incredibly satisfying.
And then there's Luke.
Luke completely surprised me.
At first, he comes across as the confident businessman who always seems in control, but beneath that image is a man who is exhausted from constantly being judged by assumptions and expectations that don't really reflect who he is. Once the fake dating arrangement starts, it becomes obvious how deeply he cares for Eden. He's protective without being controlling, supportive without trying to take over her life, and fiercely loyal once he decides she's his person.
One of my favorite things about the book was how quickly Luke realizes his feelings are real. There's no endless back-and-forth about whether he loves her. The conflict comes from convincing Eden that she can trust those feelings and believe in them. The yearning, the stolen moments, the fake relationship becoming a little too believable, all of it worked so well.
The chemistry between them was fantastic. Their history added layers to every interaction, and because they'd known each other for years, there was already a foundation of familiarity and comfort underneath the romantic tension. Some of my favorite scenes were actually the quieter ones where they simply supported each other through difficult moments.
The fake dating trope is one of my favorites when done well, and this book absolutely delivered. Watching both of them convince everyone else that the relationship was real while desperately trying to convince themselves it wasn't was incredibly entertaining. Of course, it becomes pretty obvious to everyone except the two people involved.
I also loved the family dynamics throughout the story. Eden's brothers brought equal parts chaos and comedy, while the larger friend group and returning couples from previous books added warmth and nostalgia. One of the biggest strengths of this series has always been the sense of found family, and that shines especially brightly here. Seeing characters from previous books show up and rally around Luke and Eden made this feel like a true series finale.
The emotional side of the story hit surprisingly hard at times. Both Luke and Eden carry insecurities they're trying to hide from the world, and the book does a great job showing how those fears influence the choices they make. Their struggles felt realistic, and their growth felt earned rather than rushed.
Without giving away major spoilers, there were definitely moments where I wanted to shake both of them and force them to communicate. But the emotional payoff made the frustration worthwhile. Their journey felt authentic because healing and trust rarely happen in a straight line.
I also appreciated that beneath all the tension and chemistry, the story stays focused on two people learning to love each other for exactly who they are, rather than who everyone else expects them to be.
And as a final book in the series, it delivered everything I wanted: romance, humor, emotion, familiar faces, satisfying character growth, and a beautiful reminder of why I fell in love with this world in the first place.
If you enjoy: ❤️ Best friend's brother romance
💍 Fake dating
🔥 Slow-burn chemistry with great payoff
👨👦👦 Overprotective siblings
✨ Found family
💕 Secret feelings
🏠 Series finales that bring everyone together
🥹 Emotional growth and healing
...then this book absolutely deserves a place on your TBR.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luke and Eden's story was heartfelt, messy, romantic, and completely worth the wait. A perfect conclusion to a series built on love, loyalty, friendship, and finding the people who choose you over and over again. ❤️♠️📚
Thankyou Lena and TAA for this ARC!
August 31, 2026
When Eden moved to Toronto, she had big dreams of making in the event planning business, but with her savings dwindling faster than her job prospects, she turned to cam work to help her survive. Hoping for a big payout, she offered the ultimate night up for auction, with a winning price of $1.3 million. The last person she expected to show up to cash in his winnings was her best friend’s older brother, but when they were both surprised by her 3 overprotective brothers, he declared that they were in a relationship, hoping to fend them off
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When his sister leaked some of his preferences in her former column, everything changed for Luke. He lost important deals for his business, and had women approaching him at every turn, talking about the things they’d read. The one place he felt he didn’t have to pretend was when he watched his cam girl, but when he recognized her birthmark and realized what she was putting up for sale, he knew he had to stop it. He never intended to start anything with Eden, but when he saw her panic at facing her brothers, he spoke without thinking, only to later convince her they could both benefit from their arrangement. She could get her brothers off her back, and he would get a public image rehab to help him get his credibility back. Performing for an audience soon became practicing in dark corners, and before either of them knew it, faking it felt like the realest thing they’d ever had.
I received an early copy of this book from the author and @Theauthor.Agency and absolutely loved it. While Luke and Eden seem like an unlikely pair, we quickly realize that she’d had a crush on her best friend’s older brother for longer than she’d care to admit. My heart broke for both of them having to pretend they weren’t feeling anything, but I so loved how quickly Luke realized he was falling, even when Eden was scared to let go. I have to say, Brinley was definitely not my favourite character in this book. While she thought she was protecting Eden from Luke’s playboy ways, she was being hypocritical telling Eden she couldn’t have an actual relationship with him, even though she hid a relationship with Luke’s best friend for years (and then wonders why they kept it a secret from her). I loved watching Eden find her footing, and how quickly Luke was willing to stand up for her to anyone, but most of all, I loved the way they loved the other unapologetically because of who they are, and not what other people think they should be.
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When his sister leaked some of his preferences in her former column, everything changed for Luke. He lost important deals for his business, and had women approaching him at every turn, talking about the things they’d read. The one place he felt he didn’t have to pretend was when he watched his cam girl, but when he recognized her birthmark and realized what she was putting up for sale, he knew he had to stop it. He never intended to start anything with Eden, but when he saw her panic at facing her brothers, he spoke without thinking, only to later convince her they could both benefit from their arrangement. She could get her brothers off her back, and he would get a public image rehab to help him get his credibility back. Performing for an audience soon became practicing in dark corners, and before either of them knew it, faking it felt like the realest thing they’d ever had.
I received an early copy of this book from the author and @Theauthor.Agency and absolutely loved it. While Luke and Eden seem like an unlikely pair, we quickly realize that she’d had a crush on her best friend’s older brother for longer than she’d care to admit. My heart broke for both of them having to pretend they weren’t feeling anything, but I so loved how quickly Luke realized he was falling, even when Eden was scared to let go. I have to say, Brinley was definitely not my favourite character in this book. While she thought she was protecting Eden from Luke’s playboy ways, she was being hypocritical telling Eden she couldn’t have an actual relationship with him, even though she hid a relationship with Luke’s best friend for years (and then wonders why they kept it a secret from her). I loved watching Eden find her footing, and how quickly Luke was willing to stand up for her to anyone, but most of all, I loved the way they loved the other unapologetically because of who they are, and not what other people think they should be.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Eden Locke moved from her families ranch to launch a business, living rent free in her friends house but still her savings are dwindling, so she turns to being a Cam girl. Needing more money, not wanting to return home, she decides to auction one special night.
Luke the older brother of Eden's best friend has watched the Cam's not knowing its his sisters best friend. Invited to the auction he leaves it to the last minute to check it out and realises who it is so bids over $1 million to secure the date.
Knowing she is off limits and when I meet her for the night, to stop others having the chance. Furious until they come face to face with her three overprotective brothers. To save her from being dragged home Luke surprisingly tells them they are dating and quitting Cam work.
Fake dating comes with rules, five in total.
Luke puts Eden in touch with Flair an event planning group and her events are wonderful.
All the practicing to make things look real for their friends and her family, starts turning real but there is an end date to the charade, after her best friends wedding. The wedding Eden is planning.
Fighting the walls Eden has put up, Luke fights for their relationship, while facing his sister's annoyance that he's been secretly real dating Eden.
All ends happily, breaking rule five: no falling in love.
Luke the older brother of Eden's best friend has watched the Cam's not knowing its his sisters best friend. Invited to the auction he leaves it to the last minute to check it out and realises who it is so bids over $1 million to secure the date.
Knowing she is off limits and when I meet her for the night, to stop others having the chance. Furious until they come face to face with her three overprotective brothers. To save her from being dragged home Luke surprisingly tells them they are dating and quitting Cam work.
Fake dating comes with rules, five in total.
Luke puts Eden in touch with Flair an event planning group and her events are wonderful.
All the practicing to make things look real for their friends and her family, starts turning real but there is an end date to the charade, after her best friends wedding. The wedding Eden is planning.
Fighting the walls Eden has put up, Luke fights for their relationship, while facing his sister's annoyance that he's been secretly real dating Eden.
All ends happily, breaking rule five: no falling in love.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Finally, Luke and Eden's story.
As Brinley's best friend who has be crashing in her closet, I mean spare room, for free, Eden finds herself working as a cam girl to get by until her work as an event planner takes off.
Brinley's older brother, Luke, has been going himself away since the Peppermint article ousted his secret kinks. As such, he's been watching a camgirl site and following a woman who never shows her face.
Everything changes when Luke recognizes a birthmark on said camgirl as his little sisters best friend, who is auctioning off her virginity.
Fake relationships, secret feelings, lies and deception. This story allows you to feel it all.
As the final installment of the House of Cards, I can say that this book was able to bring all of our favourite characters together for the end.
Loved it!!
Finally, Luke and Eden's story.
As Brinley's best friend who has be crashing in her closet, I mean spare room, for free, Eden finds herself working as a cam girl to get by until her work as an event planner takes off.
Brinley's older brother, Luke, has been going himself away since the Peppermint article ousted his secret kinks. As such, he's been watching a camgirl site and following a woman who never shows her face.
Everything changes when Luke recognizes a birthmark on said camgirl as his little sisters best friend, who is auctioning off her virginity.
Fake relationships, secret feelings, lies and deception. This story allows you to feel it all.
As the final installment of the House of Cards, I can say that this book was able to bring all of our favourite characters together for the end.
Loved it!!
August 31, 2026
Fake dating is already complicated, but it gets even messier when the FMC’s big brothers are involved—and her best friend just happens to be the MMC’s sister. 👀 And when these two have actually been attracted to each other for so long, things are bound to get complicated when those feelings finally start coming to the surface. 😩
It’s such a fun read, and the found-family vibes in this book are PERFECT! Now I immediately want to read the next book in this series! 🥹💗
I honestly felt so annoyed with the FMC’s best friend because she’s the reason this perfect couple couldn’t be together and kept going in circles with all the push and pull, even though their attraction to each other was SO strong. 😩 But I gotta give it to her because of what she did for the couple toward the end. 🥹💗
And Luke… THAT MAN! 🫠💚 I love him! He’s everything!
It’s such a fun read, and the found-family vibes in this book are PERFECT! Now I immediately want to read the next book in this series! 🥹💗
I honestly felt so annoyed with the FMC’s best friend because she’s the reason this perfect couple couldn’t be together and kept going in circles with all the push and pull, even though their attraction to each other was SO strong. 😩 But I gotta give it to her because of what she did for the couple toward the end. 🥹💗
And Luke… THAT MAN! 🫠💚 I love him! He’s everything!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
I really like Lena Hunt. Her stories are quick and to the point but not less meaningful.
I love the instant connection. Eden and Luke were no different.
I loved fake dating trope, especially when the fake dating is barley fake anymore because it’s so clear to everyone else that they’re in to each other. The one time Ryan said something that I actually laughed out loud.
Brinely was very hypocritical…which irritated me a little since her last story was about moving on and allowing people to grow.
I love seeing positive representation of BDSM in novel and poor Luke’s goal of just wanting go prove himself made my heart ache.
Sometimes I wanted to shake Eden like “how can you not see how into you he is”
I really like Lena Hunt. Her stories are quick and to the point but not less meaningful.
I love the instant connection. Eden and Luke were no different.
I loved fake dating trope, especially when the fake dating is barley fake anymore because it’s so clear to everyone else that they’re in to each other. The one time Ryan said something that I actually laughed out loud.
Brinely was very hypocritical…which irritated me a little since her last story was about moving on and allowing people to grow.
I love seeing positive representation of BDSM in novel and poor Luke’s goal of just wanting go prove himself made my heart ache.
Sometimes I wanted to shake Eden like “how can you not see how into you he is”
Review of advance copy received from Author
a beautiful finish to an amazing series!!!
luke was always a character i was secretly rooting for from book one to change his playboy ways. eden felt like a natural pull toward an obvious connection. they complement each other so well, and the way they show their support is so heartwarming!
one thing that bothered me a little was how upset brinley was by luke and eden’s feelings for each other. why was it eventually okay when brinley got with beau, but her brother couldn’t be with her best friend? the hypocrisy of it seemed to take away from the story at times.
overall, i enjoyed all of the different characters from house of cards, and i’m so happy they all got their happily ever afters!
thanks for the arc 🫶
luke was always a character i was secretly rooting for from book one to change his playboy ways. eden felt like a natural pull toward an obvious connection. they complement each other so well, and the way they show their support is so heartwarming!
one thing that bothered me a little was how upset brinley was by luke and eden’s feelings for each other. why was it eventually okay when brinley got with beau, but her brother couldn’t be with her best friend? the hypocrisy of it seemed to take away from the story at times.
overall, i enjoyed all of the different characters from house of cards, and i’m so happy they all got their happily ever afters!
thanks for the arc 🫶
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Review of advance copy
𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡
A cam girl auctioned off to the highest bidder… who just happens to be her best friend’s brother. Talk about awkward!
What follows is an elaborate fake-dating arrangement to get Eden’s brothers off her back while helping Luke repair his business reputation. But somewhere along the way, the fake starts feeling very real—and the lines between pretending and wanting become seriously blurred.
Because when fake dating starts feeling very real… someone is bound to get burned.
My kind of complicated!
A cam girl auctioned off to the highest bidder… who just happens to be her best friend’s brother. Talk about awkward!
What follows is an elaborate fake-dating arrangement to get Eden’s brothers off her back while helping Luke repair his business reputation. But somewhere along the way, the fake starts feeling very real—and the lines between pretending and wanting become seriously blurred.
Because when fake dating starts feeling very real… someone is bound to get burned.
My kind of complicated!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I've been hooked on this series since book one, so it's bittersweet to wrap up the stories within the House of Cards.
Luke and Eden were so perfect for each other, I enjoyed seeing how in sync they always seemed to be, yet neither of them could see how real the "fake" feelings became?!
If you've been on this journey from the beginning, you'll be happy with the end... which fully introduces Eden's trio of brothers, who seem to be getting their own series next!!
Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
Luke and Eden were so perfect for each other, I enjoyed seeing how in sync they always seemed to be, yet neither of them could see how real the "fake" feelings became?!
If you've been on this journey from the beginning, you'll be happy with the end... which fully introduces Eden's trio of brothers, who seem to be getting their own series next!!
Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved it!! It was bittersweet for me because I loved this series and didn’t want it to end but also wanted a great ending for Luke. Really enjoyed the slow burn, off the charts chemistry, their banter in text messages and some drama. I was hooked from the get go. Luke and Eden were great together and I loved their story.
Definitely a must read series!!
Definitely a must read series!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4⭐️ Best friends brother, fake dating, overprotective brothers, and so much more. This was a wonderful conclusion to the house of cards series. I loved seeing all of the couples from previous books coming together in support of the last couple.
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