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Kai: Venom and Desire
She’s hunting monsters. He is one. Now he must choose, expose his truth or lose her forever.
Kai Hebiguchi has spent his life resisting the primal hunger of the Ugajin Kami, the snake spirit coiled within his soul. Born in Japan but hardened on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, he learned young that survival meant embracing the darkness inside him. Now, at thirty, under the alias Kai Nakamura, he reigns over a ruthless underground fighting ring where the city’s elite pay to witness men unleash their inner beasts. His power is absolute. His secrets, untouchable.
Until Nova Sinclair threatens to expose them all.
A fiercely independent journalist, Nova has spent years chasing whispers of supernatural crime across continents. But when she stumbles upon underground footage of creatures that shouldn’t exist, she realizes the world is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Rio is her next lead—and all signs point to Kai. There’s something about him—something otherworldly—that calls to her, even as every instinct warns her to run.
In Rio’s underground, news travels fast. Word of Kai’s increasingly reckless displays of the supernatural reaches all the way to Japan, where the Hebiguchi Clan refuses to let his transgressions go unchecked. His cousin, Saburo, is sent to Rio to remind him of the rules…by any means necessary.
But Nova isn’t just Kai’s problem anymore. Her reputation for hard-hitting exposés has made her a target—and when a rival supernatural syndicate puts a bounty on her head, Kai is left with one impossible let her die…or break every rule to protect her.
Saving her means revealing his true nature—a beast born of myth and nightmare. And once Nova sees the monster lurking beneath his skin, she’ll have to make a choice of her
Run…or surrender to the serpent waiting to claim her.
Dark Paranormal Romance
Snake Shifter
Possessive, Dominant Male Lead
Supernatural Crime
Blood vs. Blood – Will They Kill Each Other or Change Fate?
High-stakes, Intense, and Extra Steamy
***** I suggest you read my book Saburo first, but it is not required.
Kai Hebiguchi has spent his life resisting the primal hunger of the Ugajin Kami, the snake spirit coiled within his soul. Born in Japan but hardened on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, he learned young that survival meant embracing the darkness inside him. Now, at thirty, under the alias Kai Nakamura, he reigns over a ruthless underground fighting ring where the city’s elite pay to witness men unleash their inner beasts. His power is absolute. His secrets, untouchable.
Until Nova Sinclair threatens to expose them all.
A fiercely independent journalist, Nova has spent years chasing whispers of supernatural crime across continents. But when she stumbles upon underground footage of creatures that shouldn’t exist, she realizes the world is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Rio is her next lead—and all signs point to Kai. There’s something about him—something otherworldly—that calls to her, even as every instinct warns her to run.
In Rio’s underground, news travels fast. Word of Kai’s increasingly reckless displays of the supernatural reaches all the way to Japan, where the Hebiguchi Clan refuses to let his transgressions go unchecked. His cousin, Saburo, is sent to Rio to remind him of the rules…by any means necessary.
But Nova isn’t just Kai’s problem anymore. Her reputation for hard-hitting exposés has made her a target—and when a rival supernatural syndicate puts a bounty on her head, Kai is left with one impossible let her die…or break every rule to protect her.
Saving her means revealing his true nature—a beast born of myth and nightmare. And once Nova sees the monster lurking beneath his skin, she’ll have to make a choice of her
Run…or surrender to the serpent waiting to claim her.
Dark Paranormal Romance
Snake Shifter
Possessive, Dominant Male Lead
Supernatural Crime
Blood vs. Blood – Will They Kill Each Other or Change Fate?
High-stakes, Intense, and Extra Steamy
***** I suggest you read my book Saburo first, but it is not required.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2025
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Tizahmi
30 books64 followersAlien, Fantasy/Paranormal & Contemporary Romance That Scorches
Tizahmi is a 4x #1 New Release Amazon Author whose books don’t just hit the shelves—they hit the charts. Known for dominating multiple romance categories, she writes stories that make readers swoon, sweat, and stay up way past bedtime.
Her worlds span alien empires, supernatural seductions, and sizzling contemporary escapes—each one unapologetically steamy (🔥🔥🔥🔥), emotionally gripping, and packed with unforgettable characters who find their forever across galaxies, bloodlines, and belief systems.
If you’re craving romance that scorches, worlds that pull you in, and heroes you’ll never forget, welcome to your next obsession.
Join the readers who’ve made her a consistent Amazon chart-topper, and don’t forget—reviews are life to an author. Want to connect? Drop a comment or reach out through any of her social media links, and she’ll reply ASAP.
Tizahmi is a 4x #1 New Release Amazon Author whose books don’t just hit the shelves—they hit the charts. Known for dominating multiple romance categories, she writes stories that make readers swoon, sweat, and stay up way past bedtime.
Her worlds span alien empires, supernatural seductions, and sizzling contemporary escapes—each one unapologetically steamy (🔥🔥🔥🔥), emotionally gripping, and packed with unforgettable characters who find their forever across galaxies, bloodlines, and belief systems.
If you’re craving romance that scorches, worlds that pull you in, and heroes you’ll never forget, welcome to your next obsession.
Join the readers who’ve made her a consistent Amazon chart-topper, and don’t forget—reviews are life to an author. Want to connect? Drop a comment or reach out through any of her social media links, and she’ll reply ASAP.
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May 30, 2025
It's one of the BEST paranormal books I've ever read!!
Ever since I've read Tizahmi's book "Saburo" about his connection to the mythical creature called the Ugajin Kami, I've been very curious, intrigued and somewhat anxious to know more about it and how far back does the binding of Ugajin Kami to the Hebiguchi clan go. I was hoping that another book would continue with Saburo and Niya's story. When I found out that there was another Ugajin Kami, I knew I had to have it. If you've read Saburo, then you would remember that Saburo is supposed to be the only one in the Hebiguchi clan with the Ugajin Kami. The fact that there's a second one and in the same family is mind-blowing. Considering there's only supposed to be one in every generation. I don't want to give away any spoilers or make this review overly long. But Kai is not your typical paranormal romance. It's so much more.
Kai and Saburo are cousins, and they both have the Ugajin Kami attached to their souls. But to me, they are polar opposites. Saburo is calm like water, where Kai is hot like a volcano. Kai lives his life how he sees fit, not caring what anyone, including his clan, thinks. But his world is infiltrated by a journalist, Nova. But unbeknownst to Kai, or maybe not, Nova would play a life changing role in his life, his connection to the Ugajin Kami and the foretold prophecy.
When I tell you, this book had me in a chokehold!!! I was drinking coffee to stay awake to finish it. The connection, the power, the rawness that tied Nova to Kai, and vice versa were soooo deep that it left me speechless and shook at times. This author put her everything into this book!! All I can say is this is not your ordinary snake shifter romance. This book takes you on a journey where two people will find out their lives were always meant to be interconnected by a force greater than their own. Their discovery of who they were always meant to be to each other.
Be prepared for some very entertaining dialog and a LOT of the hottest dang smexy scenes you have ever read!! And don't forget to get the bonus scene after you finish the book! Overall, in my opinion, this book was and is a definite must-read.
Ever since I've read Tizahmi's book "Saburo" about his connection to the mythical creature called the Ugajin Kami, I've been very curious, intrigued and somewhat anxious to know more about it and how far back does the binding of Ugajin Kami to the Hebiguchi clan go. I was hoping that another book would continue with Saburo and Niya's story. When I found out that there was another Ugajin Kami, I knew I had to have it. If you've read Saburo, then you would remember that Saburo is supposed to be the only one in the Hebiguchi clan with the Ugajin Kami. The fact that there's a second one and in the same family is mind-blowing. Considering there's only supposed to be one in every generation. I don't want to give away any spoilers or make this review overly long. But Kai is not your typical paranormal romance. It's so much more.
Kai and Saburo are cousins, and they both have the Ugajin Kami attached to their souls. But to me, they are polar opposites. Saburo is calm like water, where Kai is hot like a volcano. Kai lives his life how he sees fit, not caring what anyone, including his clan, thinks. But his world is infiltrated by a journalist, Nova. But unbeknownst to Kai, or maybe not, Nova would play a life changing role in his life, his connection to the Ugajin Kami and the foretold prophecy.
When I tell you, this book had me in a chokehold!!! I was drinking coffee to stay awake to finish it. The connection, the power, the rawness that tied Nova to Kai, and vice versa were soooo deep that it left me speechless and shook at times. This author put her everything into this book!! All I can say is this is not your ordinary snake shifter romance. This book takes you on a journey where two people will find out their lives were always meant to be interconnected by a force greater than their own. Their discovery of who they were always meant to be to each other.
Be prepared for some very entertaining dialog and a LOT of the hottest dang smexy scenes you have ever read!! And don't forget to get the bonus scene after you finish the book! Overall, in my opinion, this book was and is a definite must-read.
September 13, 2025
Kai: Venom and Desire is a dark, thrilling, and addictive read that blends mythology, danger, and romance in such a gripping way. The story pulls you into Kai’s world a man caught between the beast within and the life he’s built in the brutal underground of Rio de Janeiro. The Japanese folklore woven into the supernatural elements feels unique and refreshing, giving the book a depth that goes beyond a typical paranormal romance. Kai is a powerful, brooding character, but what really hooked me was the push and pull between him and Nova. Their connection is fierce, complicated, and filled with tension that makes every encounter electric. Nova is strong, determined, and fearless, and her role as a journalist chasing supernatural secrets adds another layer of danger and intrigue to the plot. The action scenes are intense, the world-building vivid, and the stakes couldn’t be higher with clans, syndicates, and supernatural forces all colliding in a story that keeps you turning the pages. It’s dark, emotional, and passionate in all the right ways. If you enjoy paranormal romance with grit, mythology, and a dangerous edge, Kai: Venom and Desire is absolutely worth diving into.
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