Ana Huang is one of the most popular authors on TikTok, known for her steamy Twisted and Kings of Sin novels. Now, she’s back with a new series that’s already heating up the internet.

Even the most casual of BookTok users know Ana Huang's name. Huang, 33, is the best-selling author of the "Twisted" and ...

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