It's funny how her name, Azelea, means God has spared, and yet her life is like a cruel joke because it's the opposite of that. Her life is all about hiding and pretending. Her own emotions and feelings are kept and locked into the deepest part of her, where they need to stay buried for the sake of her own survival. There's no way for her to escape her hell of a life. Not until Alexei Maxim Volkov---the Bratva's supposed to be dead king---barged into her life, bloodied and laughing at the trail of demise around him. His hand is extended for Azelea, and all she has to do is reach for it. But she has a feeling that he will not bring her to paradise, and instead... he has every intention to lead her through inferno.

My life before was just like my name, Haven. Everything was peaceful, everything went my way, and I had everything that I needed. If I wanted something, I'd have it in a snap. I didn't need to move, make an effort, or work for it. I just needed my daddy's tiny rectangular card that might look insignificant but carried the world on its little sharp edges. Money might not equate to happiness, but it certainly made life easier for me. And yet a year later, from heaven I was dropped into my version of hell. Now, I'm standing in the aisle of a grocery store, wondering if I should just buy another batch of instant noodles because I don't want to waste money-money that I barely have to begin with-on food that will just end up being barely edible. Was that the hell I'm talking about? No. It's working unbelievably long hours just to get paid basically nothing, and wanting to buy food to eat because I haven't had one meal for the day, only to end up having a gun on my head. Oh, and before I forget-kidnapped! At a grocery store! My version of hell? It's the tattooed, hot-headed Italian and head of a secret criminal society, Allessio Cascella.

DEVIL'S DESIRE SERIES #4 The Romano family hails from the province of Samar, a lineage of farmers living a simple yet love-filled life. Among them is Heaven Rae Romano, their eldest daughter-kind-hearted, cheerful, intelligent, and endlessly curious about the world. On the other hand, the Goldenthorn family reigns over Asia, wielding power, influence, wealth, and a vast business empire. Their name commands respect, but behind their riches lie secrets buried deep-secrets no one dares to uncover. At the heart of this lineage is Allerie Opelhia Goldenthorn, the youngest and only daughter. Cold, feared, untouchable-she is a force no one dares to challenge. When Heaven Rae moves to Manila for college, financial struggles push her to accept a job as a housemaid-inside the grand estate of none other than Allerie Opelhia Goldenthorn. Two women from opposite worlds, bound by fate under one roof. One, bright and full of life; the other, shrouded in darkness and mystery. What happens when warmth meets ice? When curiosity collides with secrets meant to stay buried? Will destiny bring them together-or tear them apart? ... Date Started: 3-3-25 Date Finished:

Devil's Desire Series #2 As the first born of her family, Agrafina Odess-recognized as Fina is a strong-willed and goal-driven woman. She exceeded all the provocations, aced the years of challenges and landed on the field of psychology. It has been noted to her, the pledge was to always serve and assist; a proven tendency to always come out on top. But then, no matter how life succeeds, hurdles are still a burden. She was given a task by her boss, with no other choices, she was chosen to aid the well-known bizarre and yet, drop-dead gorgeous twin of the Goldenthorn family. Leonid Dmitrius and Samvel Dmitri. A twist of steamy therapy sessions are bound to transpire. This delves into Fina; a battle which herself is the lone enemy. --- Polyamory Story [R18] Written in Tag-lish

Xaviera Cayla Valiente was the youngest among the four powerful daughters of a notorious serial killer and an underground businessman. The prodigy, the one that handles the family's dirty work, the one that could make everyone kneel in her presence, yet the most hard-headed daughter. A woman who believes no one can surpass feminity when Valiente is around. A woman who would get obsessed with this anonymous writer, the one who would feed all of his fantasies from his books. The one that her man needs to discipline.

The villainess who has reborn five times just wants to rest in peace. I am Odette, I was once an heiress who had it all, be it money, status or fiance. When my perfect stepsister appeared, I realized I was just a villain in this story. I, being the evil stepsister, was of course killed off halfway through the story. When I opened my eyes again I was reborn, but no matter what I did, I died in the end. Having experienced burning on a stake, the guillotine, hanging and stabbing to death, all I wanted now was to die normally after a normal life. Please let me rest in peace!

DEVIL'S DESIRE SERIES #1 Khallista Dennise Devoria, a passionate fashion designer, agrees to a forced marriage with a stranger to save her ailing mother. The promise was simple sign the contract, play the role of a wife in front of others, and never cross each other's paths behind closed doors. Relief washed over her when his secretary reassured her that they didn't need to act like real husband and wife-no intimacy, no obligations, only a cold, distant arrangement. But her world shatters the moment Thaddeus Goldenthorn the cold-blooded, eldest heir of the notorious Goldenthorn family sets his eyes on her. What was once a silent contract becomes her own nightmare when the man she married breaks his own rules haunted by his demons, consumed by obsession. Day started: July 7, 2024 Genre: Romance / Dark Romance Desire Series #1

DEVIL'S DESIRE SERIES #3 Trapped in a gilded cage, Astrid has known only isolation, until Cassius Giddeon Goldenthorn crashes into her world. Ruthless and enigmatic, he wasn't meant to find her, but now that he has, escape is no longer an option. Beneath his chilling gaze lies a promise: freedom comes at a cost. A dark romance where secrets, power, and desire collide.