: As Dean is the best friend of Julian (from the first book) and Lily is the best friend of Jo, they are frequently pushed together by their social circle. Character Breakdown

by R.S. Grey is a standalone contemporary romantic comedy and the second installment in the Allure Series . It follows the story of Lily Black , a headstrong food blogger, and Dean Harper , a high-powered, workaholic restaurateur in New York City . Core Tropes & Themes

: The "control freak" Dean clashes with the fiery, outspoken Lily.

: The story is built on intense antagonism and a "battle of wills" between the two protagonists.