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BLP Signs of Love #12
A Virgo's Muse
Desire Howard lives by precision. A true Virgo, she thrives on structure, solitude, and the kind of peace only a blank canvas can bring. But after a devastating fire destroys her childhood home and the early paintings that defined her, Desire loses more than just art. She loses her creative soul.
Now, months later, her once-thriving studio is surviving off old work and gallery appearances she no longer connects to. Desire paints nothing new. Feels nothing real. Until the night she meets Onyx Bradford, a stranger as dark and mysterious as the sculpture he anonymously donates to a silent auction.
Onyx is everything she unfiltered, chaotic, and emotionally dangerous. He doesn’t ask to be painted, he tells her she will. And when she finally does, Desire finds her spark returning… but only when he’s near.
As their sessions intensify, Onyx becomes both her muse and her undoing. Her brush obeys only when his presence is close. His truths unravel her walls. But behind his sharp eyes lies a man whose world is littered with secrets, violence, and shadows that follow him like ghosts.
Desire doesn’t do unpredictable. Onyx doesn’t do controlled women. But between broken trust, raw desire, and an act of sabotage that nearly ruins her comeback, they’ll have to confront the Maybe the muse isn’t the one you paint, but the one who forces you to face yourself.
Now, months later, her once-thriving studio is surviving off old work and gallery appearances she no longer connects to. Desire paints nothing new. Feels nothing real. Until the night she meets Onyx Bradford, a stranger as dark and mysterious as the sculpture he anonymously donates to a silent auction.
Onyx is everything she unfiltered, chaotic, and emotionally dangerous. He doesn’t ask to be painted, he tells her she will. And when she finally does, Desire finds her spark returning… but only when he’s near.
As their sessions intensify, Onyx becomes both her muse and her undoing. Her brush obeys only when his presence is close. His truths unravel her walls. But behind his sharp eyes lies a man whose world is littered with secrets, violence, and shadows that follow him like ghosts.
Desire doesn’t do unpredictable. Onyx doesn’t do controlled women. But between broken trust, raw desire, and an act of sabotage that nearly ruins her comeback, they’ll have to confront the Maybe the muse isn’t the one you paint, but the one who forces you to face yourself.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2025
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October 5, 2025
book 12 was just wow!!!
What can I say about book 12 of BLP Signs of Love Series?!?! It was so emotionally deep that I couldn’t put it down!! Brianna Chiane did an incredible job writing this love story!
Onyx and Desiree were both just out in the would surviving and not living and then they saw each other at an art show. And when I say saw, they saw the hurt, pain, heaviness and so much more that the other was carrying around and still wanted to get to know the other person and let them in. They were each others peace
The love they shared for each other makes me want to find the love and peace they found. If you are not reading this series or if this book is not on your TBR you are missing out!
What can I say about book 12 of BLP Signs of Love Series?!?! It was so emotionally deep that I couldn’t put it down!! Brianna Chiane did an incredible job writing this love story!
Onyx and Desiree were both just out in the would surviving and not living and then they saw each other at an art show. And when I say saw, they saw the hurt, pain, heaviness and so much more that the other was carrying around and still wanted to get to know the other person and let them in. They were each others peace
The love they shared for each other makes me want to find the love and peace they found. If you are not reading this series or if this book is not on your TBR you are missing out!
September 21, 2025
So many emotional parts.
It was definitely how Onyx stepped to Desire for me. That hard confidence, but somewhere along the way, it gave stalker. You couldn't help but understand how he saw her but kept that shield up. Being there in one of her darkest times... chef's kiss.
If you read this, please tell me when you cried because there were three spots for me. Yep, this was an emotional thug book.
It was definitely how Onyx stepped to Desire for me. That hard confidence, but somewhere along the way, it gave stalker. You couldn't help but understand how he saw her but kept that shield up. Being there in one of her darkest times... chef's kiss.
If you read this, please tell me when you cried because there were three spots for me. Yep, this was an emotional thug book.
September 26, 2025
Sanctuary
Hmmm 🤔, I conflicted with the characters Desire & Onyx as represented in “A Virgo’s Muse…” were aloof, mysterious, socially awkward or otherwise objectively peculiar 👀🧐. Nonetheless, somehow (possibly kinetic energy or paint fumes🤭) they became each other’s sanctuary🤷🏾♀️. How🥴? …I’m still mystified by the rapid romance & the 180 degree career transformation🧐⁉️..Oh, the power of the pen 🤭. Meanwhile, “A Virgo’s Muse (BLP Signs of Love - Book 12)” was a mediocre read (3.75 ⭐️’s)
Hmmm 🤔, I conflicted with the characters Desire & Onyx as represented in “A Virgo’s Muse…” were aloof, mysterious, socially awkward or otherwise objectively peculiar 👀🧐. Nonetheless, somehow (possibly kinetic energy or paint fumes🤭) they became each other’s sanctuary🤷🏾♀️. How🥴? …I’m still mystified by the rapid romance & the 180 degree career transformation🧐⁉️..Oh, the power of the pen 🤭. Meanwhile, “A Virgo’s Muse (BLP Signs of Love - Book 12)” was a mediocre read (3.75 ⭐️’s)
September 28, 2025
Great story!!
I loved how Onxy came in and showed Desire that even though he knew she was strong it was ok to be soft with him as well. He showed up everyday regardless to what was going on in his life. Yes he should have told her a little of what his job entailed so that she would take cautionary measures, but that still wouldn’t have been for certain. I am just glad she trusted what Onxy had showed her instead of missing out on her happiness!! Five stars Ms. Chiane!!🥰
I loved how Onxy came in and showed Desire that even though he knew she was strong it was ok to be soft with him as well. He showed up everyday regardless to what was going on in his life. Yes he should have told her a little of what his job entailed so that she would take cautionary measures, but that still wouldn’t have been for certain. I am just glad she trusted what Onxy had showed her instead of missing out on her happiness!! Five stars Ms. Chiane!!🥰
October 4, 2025
Onyx and Desire!!
This debut book by Brianna Chiane was such an emotional read. Onyx brought Desire back to life after she shut down emotionally and creatively when she lost everything in a devastating fire. The feelings and emotions flowed throughout the book from beginning to end. The love, passion, healing and danger included in this book made it a great first book from this author. I can't wait to read from her!!
This debut book by Brianna Chiane was such an emotional read. Onyx brought Desire back to life after she shut down emotionally and creatively when she lost everything in a devastating fire. The feelings and emotions flowed throughout the book from beginning to end. The love, passion, healing and danger included in this book made it a great first book from this author. I can't wait to read from her!!
September 25, 2025
A Virgo's Muse (BLP Signs of Love Book 12)
This book had so much rhythm. Reading was like listening to a poet spit prose to a song. I truly enjoyed this story.
Onyx was that guy. Smooth, dark, deadly. Desire was her name beautifully flawed and perfect at the same time.
Their love was honest and real. This story gives you all the feels.
This book had so much rhythm. Reading was like listening to a poet spit prose to a song. I truly enjoyed this story.
Onyx was that guy. Smooth, dark, deadly. Desire was her name beautifully flawed and perfect at the same time.
Their love was honest and real. This story gives you all the feels.
October 15, 2025
cutesy
First book from this author and it was very cutesy ! Loved how it all came together and it was a different take on a Virgo . Loved it from beginning to end . Always satisfied with a HEA and sweet vengeance! No cliffhanger I’d say I’m satisfied for sure and can’t wait to see what else she has in her catalog. 10/10 highly recommend
First book from this author and it was very cutesy ! Loved how it all came together and it was a different take on a Virgo . Loved it from beginning to end . Always satisfied with a HEA and sweet vengeance! No cliffhanger I’d say I’m satisfied for sure and can’t wait to see what else she has in her catalog. 10/10 highly recommend
October 5, 2025
Awesome series fireworks 🎇🎇🎆🎆🎆
Paint on there heart became one both been through a lot but found there pieces of paint brush 🖌️ but in the end happiness family !!!!!
I recommend this series frfr
Paint on there heart became one both been through a lot but found there pieces of paint brush 🖌️ but in the end happiness family !!!!!
I recommend this series frfr
October 2, 2025
Nice
This book was good. It showed how when you get into a relationship. You have to be open about yourself. You never know when not communicating can hurt the one you love.
This book was good. It showed how when you get into a relationship. You have to be open about yourself. You never know when not communicating can hurt the one you love.
November 14, 2025
Virgo
First time reading this authors work. Bonding through art expression was brilliant. Kind of reminded me of the movie "Ghost". Definitely recommend.
First time reading this authors work. Bonding through art expression was brilliant. Kind of reminded me of the movie "Ghost". Definitely recommend.
October 1, 2025
This book was like poetry
Beautifully written for a deep, soulful love
Beautifully written for a deep, soulful love
October 9, 2025
Virgo finding love 💕💕
Onyx was wrong for how he handled the Sade situation but he made Desire realize real men make mistakes sometimes ❤️❤️.
Onyx was wrong for how he handled the Sade situation but he made Desire realize real men make mistakes sometimes ❤️❤️.
October 14, 2025
I need a Sade and Ghost book
October 20, 2025
must read
Good story quick and too the point. But with so much more between the lines that makes you want to dig deep and go soul searching...definitely a tear jerker
Good story quick and too the point. But with so much more between the lines that makes you want to dig deep and go soul searching...definitely a tear jerker
September 29, 2025
3.75⭐️
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