Lucie Benton writes contemporary romances that aren’t afraid to get messy. Her stories dive into love, heartbreak, and the complicated choices that make us human.
In 2024, she launched Benton & Hart Media to bring more authentic, emotionally rich stories into the world. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her in San Diego chasing sunshine, sipping coffee, playing with her pets, or daydreaming up her next set of characters. She loves connecting with readers who believe romance should be as real, raw, and transformative as life itself.
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King of AI
I should be planning my wedding.
Instead, I'm falling for the man determined to destroy everything I've built.
Alex Sorrin doesn't believe in fate. He believes in revenge.
The elusive billionaire behind the world's most powerful AI empire didn't come into my life by accident. He came with a plan, and somehow I became part of it.
He's cold. Brilliant. Impossible to read. Oxford educated, with a velvety British accent that's every bit as dangerous as his ambition.
Now my company is slipping through my fingers. My engagement is unraveling in front of the world.
And the only person who truly sees me is the one man I should hate the most.
But for a man driven by revenge, Alex has a protectiveness I never expected. Every stolen glance, every impossible rescue, every small gesture makes it harder to remember why we're supposed to be on opposite sides.
I should be afraid of him. But it's not Alex's power that terrifies me.
It's how safe I feel in his arms... when I already promised my future to someone else.
Written by Lucie Benton
What readers are saying
I physically could not stop reading. The plot is so strong and captivating that I simply had to keep going. I am also a sucker for a protective and slightly possessive male character, so I was definitely rooting for Alex."
Adrianne, Beta Reader
"King of AI is the best billionaire romance I have read in over a decade. From the very first chapters, I was hooked. The pacing, emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking ending delivered everything I could have hoped for."
Rachael, Beta Reader
"This enemies-to-lovers slow burn had me turning pages late into the night. You'll be rooting for Alex and Lucie the entire time as they fight through the barriers keeping them apart. With deeply developed characters and a well-paced plot, the author keeps you hooked until the very end."
Jordyn, Goodreads Reviewer
The Red Desire Series
The Red Desire series spans the love story between a powerful real estate mogul and a young editor. While the books can be read as standalones, they all follow the same central relationship, tracing its evolution across desire, power, and emotional reckoning.
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