On the last Friday of every month, Carol at Reading Ladies Book Club hosts Captivating Characters where you can share your post about the most captivating character (real or fictional) you encountered in the past month.
This Month's Captivating Character: Lorenzo Santini
Published by Kristan Higgins on April 6, 2026
Age/Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
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From the international bestselling author of PACK UP THE MOON and OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY…
Winnie Smith was never supposed to be that woman. She’s the responsible sister, the behind-the-scenes event planner, the one who avoids drama at all costs. So how did she end up publicly branded as the other woman—and promptly canceled by the Mommy Mafia of Cape Cod? One disastrous relationship, a missing background detail, and suddenly Winnie’s quiet life is in shambles.
Enter Lorenzo Santini, the world-renowned surgeon, feared and revered by colleagues, with zero patience for incompetence and life’s ordinary tasks. Known to hospital staff as Dr. Satan, Lorenzo needs a personal assistant—and Winnie needs a fresh start. It’s strictly business…until it isn’t.
As Winnie manages Lorenzo’s demanding schedule and carefully guarded life, she discovers there’s more beneath his intimidating exterior than arrogance and ambition. And Lorenzo begins to see that Winnie is anything but invisible.
Once in a blue moon, two people who seem to have nothing in common could turn out to be perfect for each other after all.
Lorenzo Santini, aka Dr. Satan, was introduced in Look on the Bright Side. I was delighted when I found he was the love interest in Once in a Blue Moon because I could tell he contained multitudes. Lorenzo was a world renown surgeon who could come off a bit arrogant and cold, but he let his actions speak louder than the words he didn't say.
One example was when he stood up for a female doctor when she was not getting the respect she deserved and had earned during a panel. It was shocking to most, but it was on brand for him if you really knew him. He would quietly do nice things for people all the time, but seldom wanted credit or thanks. It was just him doing the right thing. I did enjoy watching Winnie bring his sweet and charming side to the surface though.
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