Twisted Devotion: Book 1 of The Legacies of Sin Series

by Ashleigh Hawke

She was soft, quiet, and utterly breakable. So naturally, he had to have her.

Akari Tanaka never wanted to be noticed. A timid, bookish girl just trying to survive high school, she found herself trapped in a waking nightmare—relentlessly tormented, ridiculed, and left to fend for herself in a world that devoured the weak.

But someone noticed her.

Adrianu di Salvo—cold, untouchable, heir to one of the most feared mafia families in the world. With ice in his veins and blood on his hands, he ruled the halls with silent brutality. Emotionless. Empty. Until her.

The moment their worlds collided, something inside him cracked. She was terrified of him. She should be. He liked it that way.

Because now she belonged to him.

Her bullies? Gone. Her peace? Stolen. Her soul? Marked.

He was her protector.

Her tormentor.

Her obsession.

And when the line between devotion and destruction shatters—when his darkness grows too violent to cage. He’ll become the very thing she should run from.

But it’s too late.

Because the girl who never wanted to be noticed?

Now she can never be free.

Genres: Dark Romance

201 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2025

Reviews

[Azaria Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a MMC who has a stutter and is somewhat Mute.
This was a very face paced story and loved hearing the MMC talking to himself in his head of what he was doing was wrong or somewhat stalkerish but at least he was aware of it.
Kyle is the devils spawn and I’m glad he got his ending. Just ‘chefs kiss’
I did finish this in one sitting but didn’t update in time so one day read I fine too ahha
I’m excited for the rest of the series

[eli · Rating 5 out of 5]

finished this in 1 sitting and oh my god, I need more. I thought mikhail and Hannah would get together, I guess not! that was so cute, akari and adrianu are the cutest, thank the holy lord they killed Kyle I hated that mf since he was mentioned! and I knew something was wrong with Ellie because of the way she was acting on the call, ellies odd. Anyways, next book out when

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in one day because I just couldn’t put it down! And it ends with a major cliffhanger, which I can not wait to read the second book.
There are a lot, and I mean a lot of twist in this story, which you do not expect. It is well written and pulls you into the story which I love.

[Shae Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I devoured this book. Dark, addictive, and emotionally intense. It had me hooked from page one. Akari’s vulnerability and Adrianu’s chilling obsession make for a twisted, unputdownable dynamic that toes the line between protector and predator in the most compelling way. And that ending?? I’m still recovering. Especially that page after the epilogue, no spoilers, but trust me, it changes everything. I need the next book immediately.

If you like morally grey antiheroes, obsession, and mafia romance with a psychological twist, this one's for you.

[Hayleigh Burr · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an easy, fast paced reads. Lots of twists and turns but plenty to keep you interested. Would recommend to any dark romance lovers who are looking for a something easy but still intriguing. Somewhat predictable but still some good twists and turns. Cant wait for the next book.

[Mistajt baddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was literally so good!! I finished it in one night. Akari and Adrianu are the cutest!

[Tamika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much

[Jess Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first dark romance read , and omg did it start something dark with in me ,
Devoured this book ,

[Kel C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book and can’t wait for the next one! Many times I was left on cliff hangers so it was hard to put it down. Very well written and a must read!

[Jojo Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a few months ago (only just made a Goodreads account), but devoured this book in a single sitting, then stared at the wall afterwards wondering what to do with my life.
Wont give any spoilers, but if you want a dark f/m, mafia romance with heartache, twists and turns, a rollercoaster of emotions, that you don’t want to put down, this is the book for you.

[Sari BookLover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gosh I wasn't sure at the start when the book begun with teenage bullying but boy did it get good 😁 I couldn't put it down and absolutely devoured it in a single sitting as it was that great! The characters were complex and interesting, the storyline had plot twists that kept me hooked and even the spice had the sparks 🤩🎉
The ending was epic and I really loved the epilogues 💖
Can't wait for the next book!!!

[Kerryanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book earlier this year and only just realized i never reviewed.

I absolutely loved this book!! Im normally so hesitant to try debut novels by authors but i have no regrets reading this one an absolute 5☆ read for me there was spice and plot and loads of twist and turns! Ashleigh I'm still so mad at you about Nicoló!

If you love a fast paced spicy mafia book this is the book for you!

[Mel Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Author had me hooked at the begining!!! Lots of twists and one huge one!! Wont spoil it but YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!!

[addie]

i WILL read this once I find its epub💔