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The Princess and The Devil #2
To Love a Devil
Love consumed us. Chaos was our ruination.
Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. He was banished from our kingdom. Beaten and twisted into a monster. The devil.
My devil.
Loving a man like Azriel Costa comes with its own faults.
With its own dangers.
But for the first time in my life, I feel like I’ve found a home in the man.
We’ve found happiness. Love.
Or I think we have.
Until my entire world is flipped upside down.
I feel the walls closing in.
The time bomb that is what remains of my life slowly ticks away.
Will he be here to save me in time?
Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. He was banished from our kingdom. Beaten and twisted into a monster. The devil.
My devil.
Loving a man like Azriel Costa comes with its own faults.
With its own dangers.
But for the first time in my life, I feel like I’ve found a home in the man.
We’ve found happiness. Love.
Or I think we have.
Until my entire world is flipped upside down.
I feel the walls closing in.
The time bomb that is what remains of my life slowly ticks away.
Will he be here to save me in time?
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2022
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Naya V.
4 books21 followersNaya V. is a penner of steamy anti-heroes and a hopeless romantic at heart. As a wife and a mother of four kiddos, she's an advocate for those with autism and a subsequent wine-o-holic. When she isn't in the writing cave, she enjoys spending time with her family and her slew of adoptive cats.
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October 20, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (ARC review)
“I love you like the stars love the moon.”
Safety warnings*:
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Depression
- Kidnapping
- Descriptive violence/d*ath
- Mention of physical abuse
- Attempted r*pe
- HEA
*I will place another safety warning in spoilers at the end of my review to not ruin the plot of the book.
I was hooked from the first chapter in the first book and you have no idea how happy I am that I got the ARC for book 2 after that cliffhanger!
Azriel finally FINALLY no longer pushes away. His devotion and absolute love for her was such a thrill to read about. He would do anything and I mean anything to make sure she is safe and protect her but even Hades can’t keep the evil away.
There were some instances where I think Asteria could of been smarter with her choices and stopped and truly thought of the dangers she was potentially putting herself into however despite that it was heartbreaking having the light she clearly has diminish because of what she had to go through.
Her father was the worst, I was just disgusted with him when things came to light and he did what he did. I was heartbroken at the fact he was never disturbed with the pain he caused. I’m glad he got what he deserved at the end - good riddance.
Francesca and Gio? What is going on? I’m thankful we will get a book about them!
We also got briefly introduced to someone who will also be getting in the book and I’m super excited. He was only in the book for less than a page lol
Also Romeo - he really wants to live up to that name huh?
TW spoiler below ⬇️
“I love you like the stars love the moon.”
Safety warnings*:
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Depression
- Kidnapping
- Descriptive violence/d*ath
- Mention of physical abuse
- Attempted r*pe
- HEA
*I will place another safety warning in spoilers at the end of my review to not ruin the plot of the book.
I was hooked from the first chapter in the first book and you have no idea how happy I am that I got the ARC for book 2 after that cliffhanger!
Azriel finally FINALLY no longer pushes away. His devotion and absolute love for her was such a thrill to read about. He would do anything and I mean anything to make sure she is safe and protect her but even Hades can’t keep the evil away.
There were some instances where I think Asteria could of been smarter with her choices and stopped and truly thought of the dangers she was potentially putting herself into however despite that it was heartbreaking having the light she clearly has diminish because of what she had to go through.
Her father was the worst, I was just disgusted with him when things came to light and he did what he did. I was heartbroken at the fact he was never disturbed with the pain he caused. I’m glad he got what he deserved at the end - good riddance.
Francesca and Gio? What is going on? I’m thankful we will get a book about them!
We also got briefly introduced to someone who will also be getting in the book and I’m super excited. He was only in the book for less than a page lol
Also Romeo - he really wants to live up to that name huh?
TW spoiler below ⬇️
June 25, 2023
2.3 stars
I finished finally this duet after a fashion. I stand by my comments from my review of Book 1. It could have been a better story, if not for the boring pace and lack of character development. The only parts that woke me up a bit were the gory, violent action/drama scenes. I did not think it would get as graphical as that. Not my cup of tea, but I respect the author's ability to go there in her writing. These could have salvaged the whole duet IF the events leading to them had not been so weakly plotted. Still, I found that the author's pen is decent and hope her next works will shine brighter.
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My review for Book 1: here
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2022
I think this book really deserves a high rating. That´s why I am giving it a 4.5 stars.
The way this book feel so much better than the first one. The character´s development, the plot, the drama, the sad moments. My god. I sobbed like a baby at one point.
It was really really good. My only issue with it it that I wish the epilogue wasn't rush and have a beautiful ending with all the details. I feel like it was very sudden.
Can´t wait to read more of this author and what comes next.
The way this book feel so much better than the first one. The character´s development, the plot, the drama, the sad moments. My god. I sobbed like a baby at one point.
It was really really good. My only issue with it it that I wish the epilogue wasn't rush and have a beautiful ending with all the details. I feel like it was very sudden.
Can´t wait to read more of this author and what comes next.
October 27, 2022
To Love a Devil is the concluding chapter to Azriel & Asteria's story, so you have to read The Princess and the Devil (Book 1) FIRST! At this point, these two have gone through hell because Asteria has an evil AF father who doesn't care about anything if it doesn't suit his plans (even his daughter). On the flip side, Azriel will burn the world down for his girl no matter what, and she definitely needed that. They're getting stronger together but life's hellish hits aren't quite done with them yet. I swear I felt every last heartbreak with them like I was part of their story, and while I'm not one who likes to get emotional (other than rage of course LOL), Naya V. has a very talented writing style that blasts right through my hard exterior. So yeah, the emotional, heat (& sweet), twists coming in hot, and maybe just maybe a kicker of karma wrapped this journey up with a perfect bow that I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
October 27, 2022
I don’t even know where to start with this review I had so many emotions flowing through me this is my favorite book in the duet it was everything plus so much more it was raw, steamy and emotional just wow I’m just blown away more review to come when I can get my words together.
October 24, 2025
No words… this book hit hard. It broke me, completely. I was sad, angry, heartbroken—all of it.
Azriel… I get it, you’d burn the whole world and anyone who stood in your way to get to your wife, but damn! I wanted to shake him and hug him at the same time.
And Asteria. Oh my heart. The hurt, the lies, the loss—she didn’t deserve any of it, and I cried with her more times than I want to admit.
The family drama, the betrayal, the twists that punched me in the gut—just wow. This story pulled me in and refused to let go.
I was completely sucked in from page one. Heartbreaking, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable. Loved every painful second of it. 💔🔥
Azriel… I get it, you’d burn the whole world and anyone who stood in your way to get to your wife, but damn! I wanted to shake him and hug him at the same time.
And Asteria. Oh my heart. The hurt, the lies, the loss—she didn’t deserve any of it, and I cried with her more times than I want to admit.
The family drama, the betrayal, the twists that punched me in the gut—just wow. This story pulled me in and refused to let go.
I was completely sucked in from page one. Heartbreaking, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable. Loved every painful second of it. 💔🔥
November 7, 2022
I had read The Princess and the Devil as an arc, and waited with bated breath for the sequel to come out. It didn’t disappoint.
The cliffhanger that Naya left us on had me itching to get this book in my hands for months. I’ve been in a reading slump, and as a refresher, I decided to reread book one. Immediately hooked me back in, and I finished book two in a night. (Literally, started it at 2 am, and it’s currently 5:45 am.) I just couldn’t put this book down. Obviously it’s a dark romance, so a few times Azriel’s actions were… questionable to say the least. This book was significantly darker than the first one. I wasn’t expecting the amount of gore/violence in this book. I caught myself wincing a few times as graphic violence descriptions aren’t my cup of tea, but I still couldn’t pull myself away from the book.
I also felt as though this book was spicier than the first which was totally fine with me.
There were a few times that a couple of Azriel and Asteria’s arguments were kind of repetitive. It seemed to be the same issue happening again and again, which would sort of end in them having sex and making up and then arguing about it or something similar again later down the road. Which isn’t a terrible thing, but it was a bit repetitive.
I really loved this book. Again, this one is darker, and I found myself shedding more than a few tears throughout my read. But it was very good. Some of the context in the book can be triggering for some readers (I’ll list them at the end) so I would definitely check warnings before reading.
The story was very well written. I usually only like dark romances if they’re mafia romances, and I’ve read my fair share of them. This duology that Naya V has created for Azriel and Asteria is one of, if not, my favorite.
It has serious angst, great spice, sweet fluff, and character growth that is done very well. I can’t wait for the other books for the other couples to come out.
Triggers: miscarriage/loss of pregnancy, descriptions of domestic abuse, depression
Merged review:
I had read The Princess and the Devil as an arc, and waited with bated breath for the sequel to come out. It didn’t disappoint.
The cliffhanger that Naya left us on had me itching to get this book in my hands for months. I’ve been in a reading slump, and as a refresher, I decided to reread book one. Immediately hooked me back in, and I finished book two in a night. (Literally, started it at 2 am, and it’s currently 5:45 am.) I just couldn’t put this book down. Obviously it’s a dark romance, so a few times Azriel’s actions were… questionable to say the least. This book was significantly darker than the first one. I wasn’t expecting the amount of gore/violence in this book. I caught myself wincing a few times as graphic violence descriptions aren’t my cup of tea, but I still couldn’t pull myself away from the book.
I also felt as though this book was spicier than the first which was totally fine with me.
There were a few times that a couple of Azriel and Asteria’s arguments were kind of repetitive. It seemed to be the same issue happening again and again, which would sort of end in them having sex and making up and then arguing about it or something similar again later down the road. Which isn’t a terrible thing, but it was a bit repetitive.
I really loved this book. Again, this one is darker, and I found myself shedding more than a few tears throughout my read. But it was very good. Some of the context in the book can be triggering for some readers (I’ll list them at the end) so I would definitely check warnings before reading.
The story was very well written. I usually only like dark romances if they’re mafia romances, and I’ve read my fair share of them. This duology that Naya V has created for Azriel and Asteria is one of, if not, my favorite.
It has serious angst, great spice, sweet fluff, and character growth that is done very well. I can’t wait for the other books for the other couples to come out.
Triggers: miscarriage/loss of pregnancy, descriptions of domestic abuse, depression
The cliffhanger that Naya left us on had me itching to get this book in my hands for months. I’ve been in a reading slump, and as a refresher, I decided to reread book one. Immediately hooked me back in, and I finished book two in a night. (Literally, started it at 2 am, and it’s currently 5:45 am.) I just couldn’t put this book down. Obviously it’s a dark romance, so a few times Azriel’s actions were… questionable to say the least. This book was significantly darker than the first one. I wasn’t expecting the amount of gore/violence in this book. I caught myself wincing a few times as graphic violence descriptions aren’t my cup of tea, but I still couldn’t pull myself away from the book.
I also felt as though this book was spicier than the first which was totally fine with me.
There were a few times that a couple of Azriel and Asteria’s arguments were kind of repetitive. It seemed to be the same issue happening again and again, which would sort of end in them having sex and making up and then arguing about it or something similar again later down the road. Which isn’t a terrible thing, but it was a bit repetitive.
I really loved this book. Again, this one is darker, and I found myself shedding more than a few tears throughout my read. But it was very good. Some of the context in the book can be triggering for some readers (I’ll list them at the end) so I would definitely check warnings before reading.
The story was very well written. I usually only like dark romances if they’re mafia romances, and I’ve read my fair share of them. This duology that Naya V has created for Azriel and Asteria is one of, if not, my favorite.
It has serious angst, great spice, sweet fluff, and character growth that is done very well. I can’t wait for the other books for the other couples to come out.
Triggers: miscarriage/loss of pregnancy, descriptions of domestic abuse, depression
Merged review:
I had read The Princess and the Devil as an arc, and waited with bated breath for the sequel to come out. It didn’t disappoint.
The cliffhanger that Naya left us on had me itching to get this book in my hands for months. I’ve been in a reading slump, and as a refresher, I decided to reread book one. Immediately hooked me back in, and I finished book two in a night. (Literally, started it at 2 am, and it’s currently 5:45 am.) I just couldn’t put this book down. Obviously it’s a dark romance, so a few times Azriel’s actions were… questionable to say the least. This book was significantly darker than the first one. I wasn’t expecting the amount of gore/violence in this book. I caught myself wincing a few times as graphic violence descriptions aren’t my cup of tea, but I still couldn’t pull myself away from the book.
I also felt as though this book was spicier than the first which was totally fine with me.
There were a few times that a couple of Azriel and Asteria’s arguments were kind of repetitive. It seemed to be the same issue happening again and again, which would sort of end in them having sex and making up and then arguing about it or something similar again later down the road. Which isn’t a terrible thing, but it was a bit repetitive.
I really loved this book. Again, this one is darker, and I found myself shedding more than a few tears throughout my read. But it was very good. Some of the context in the book can be triggering for some readers (I’ll list them at the end) so I would definitely check warnings before reading.
The story was very well written. I usually only like dark romances if they’re mafia romances, and I’ve read my fair share of them. This duology that Naya V has created for Azriel and Asteria is one of, if not, my favorite.
It has serious angst, great spice, sweet fluff, and character growth that is done very well. I can’t wait for the other books for the other couples to come out.
Triggers: miscarriage/loss of pregnancy, descriptions of domestic abuse, depression
June 18, 2024
I cannot wait for book 3. I really need the book for Franny now!! Also there is so many things wrong with their families I was flabbergasted. Okay before I go into spoiler territory YOU NEED TO READ THIS SERIES!! Okay now spoiler territory, I have so many questions:
Why did her dad do that?
He really would do anything at all for her? My man literally was out here starting whole wars with other countries?
Okay and my man was so in loveeee with her!!!
OMg and then my girl she really was badass when she was escaping!!!
Why did her dad do that?
He really would do anything at all for her? My man literally was out here starting whole wars with other countries?
Okay and my man was so in loveeee with her!!!
OMg and then my girl she really was badass when she was escaping!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2023
DNF @82%
POV: Dual (written in mainly Asteria's POV, but there are chapters from Azriel's POV)
Standalone: No, you need to have read "The Princess and the Devil" beforehand
Ending: HEA with epilogue
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Genre: Dark mafia romance
Read if you like: Forced/arranged marriage, italian mafia, second-chance romance, childhood sweethearts to enemies to lovers, forbidden romance (when they were younger), Hades x Persephone vibes
Safety: No cheating/sharing, no ow/om
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS
The author unfortunately did not put trigger warnings in at the beginning of the book and I was very shocked at the amount of triggering material there was, so I will put spoilers for the triggers here.
POV: Dual (written in mainly Asteria's POV, but there are chapters from Azriel's POV)
Standalone: No, you need to have read "The Princess and the Devil" beforehand
Ending: HEA with epilogue
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Genre: Dark mafia romance
Read if you like: Forced/arranged marriage, italian mafia, second-chance romance, childhood sweethearts to enemies to lovers, forbidden romance (when they were younger), Hades x Persephone vibes
Safety: No cheating/sharing, no ow/om
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS
The author unfortunately did not put trigger warnings in at the beginning of the book and I was very shocked at the amount of triggering material there was, so I will put spoilers for the triggers here.
March 7, 2023
1 STAR ✨
This book is honestly a perfect example of why trigger warnings should be at the beginning of each book.
I understand that a lot of people loved the conclusion and felt as if it was a lot stronger than the first book, however, I really struggled with it. The pacing was, once again, a struggle, and the main character development, for Asteria especially, seemed to only happen towards the end of the novel when it could have been expanded throughout the duration of the second book. For me, To Love a Devil just didn’t hit the mark. In fact, I personally found it hard to finish.
67% of the way through the book, there are two incredibly dark and disturbing events that are highly triggering and happen one after the other to the main character. There are no warnings at the beginning of the book about them, and they were so graphic that, even after finishing the book twenty, I can’t get those scenes out of my mind. I do understand that this is a dark novel, and that there are plenty of graphic scenes, but those two triggers are just personally a massive no go for me and it just ruined the entirety of the two books, as I cannot think of the main character without having those events in my mind.
If you have no triggers, you may still enjoy this book, and it does conclude in a good place. However, a line was just crossed for me.
Also, I thought that authors were beginning to remove Harry Potter references in fiction rather than adding them, so that was a little bit of a shame, too.
I do feel bad being the first person to rate this book one star — alas, not everything appeals to everyone.
Please ensure that you read the trigger warnings before giving this a go. I have placed the ones that come to mind below as a spoiler:
This book is honestly a perfect example of why trigger warnings should be at the beginning of each book.
I understand that a lot of people loved the conclusion and felt as if it was a lot stronger than the first book, however, I really struggled with it. The pacing was, once again, a struggle, and the main character development, for Asteria especially, seemed to only happen towards the end of the novel when it could have been expanded throughout the duration of the second book. For me, To Love a Devil just didn’t hit the mark. In fact, I personally found it hard to finish.
67% of the way through the book, there are two incredibly dark and disturbing events that are highly triggering and happen one after the other to the main character. There are no warnings at the beginning of the book about them, and they were so graphic that, even after finishing the book twenty, I can’t get those scenes out of my mind. I do understand that this is a dark novel, and that there are plenty of graphic scenes, but those two triggers are just personally a massive no go for me and it just ruined the entirety of the two books, as I cannot think of the main character without having those events in my mind.
If you have no triggers, you may still enjoy this book, and it does conclude in a good place. However, a line was just crossed for me.
Also, I thought that authors were beginning to remove Harry Potter references in fiction rather than adding them, so that was a little bit of a shame, too.
I do feel bad being the first person to rate this book one star — alas, not everything appeals to everyone.
Please ensure that you read the trigger warnings before giving this a go. I have placed the ones that come to mind below as a spoiler:
November 12, 2022
[𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖]
𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐕.
ɢᴇɴʀᴇ: ᴍᴀғɪᴀ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
ᴘᴀɢᴇs: 𝟸𝟿𝟿
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐲. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦. 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥."
"𝐌𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥."
First, look at these covers! They’re, STUNNING!
This is the second book in this series and I absolutely loved these books. If you’re crazy for mafia romances and Hades & Persephone vibes like me, then definitely pick up this series. It’s so freaking good. I love Naya’s writing and think she did an amazing job with Azriel and Astoria’s story. The first book ends with a cliff hanger, and this book picks up right where it was left off at.
I got so attached to these characters and even the side characters as well. Naya definitely did an amazing job creating these characters and having us readers connect with them. Azriel will take down the whole world for Astoria and I’m living for it. I just love how much he loves her. I loved Astoria’s character a lot, even though times she’s frustrated me. Her and Azriel go through so much pain And yet, she still finds that sparkle inside her. She’s such a strong FMC. I loved these Two. Their chemistry and banter was just amazing. I loved their connection and all the spice. Their love for each other was over the moon and beautiful.
I cannot wait to continue this series!🫶🏼
🦋𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
-𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬
-𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
-𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬
-𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞
-𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲/𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞
-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥
-𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞
𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐕.
ɢᴇɴʀᴇ: ᴍᴀғɪᴀ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
ᴘᴀɢᴇs: 𝟸𝟿𝟿
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐲. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦. 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥."
"𝐌𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥."
First, look at these covers! They’re, STUNNING!
This is the second book in this series and I absolutely loved these books. If you’re crazy for mafia romances and Hades & Persephone vibes like me, then definitely pick up this series. It’s so freaking good. I love Naya’s writing and think she did an amazing job with Azriel and Astoria’s story. The first book ends with a cliff hanger, and this book picks up right where it was left off at.
I got so attached to these characters and even the side characters as well. Naya definitely did an amazing job creating these characters and having us readers connect with them. Azriel will take down the whole world for Astoria and I’m living for it. I just love how much he loves her. I loved Astoria’s character a lot, even though times she’s frustrated me. Her and Azriel go through so much pain And yet, she still finds that sparkle inside her. She’s such a strong FMC. I loved these Two. Their chemistry and banter was just amazing. I loved their connection and all the spice. Their love for each other was over the moon and beautiful.
I cannot wait to continue this series!🫶🏼
🦋𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
-𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬
-𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
-𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬
-𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞
-𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲/𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞
-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥
-𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞
October 18, 2022
Loved it!!! What an absolutely perfect and beautiful ending to this duet. Azriel and Asteria are perfect, they’re relationship is beautiful. The way he loves her and everything he’s done for her, everything he’s done while they’ve been apart was for her. Every thought, every action, was all for her. Even when he wanted to hate her, he couldn’t. It was just so beautiful to read.
Book 2 picks up right from where book 1 ended.
Not wanting to give away too much, I’ll just say that book 2 had it all. You’ll feel their pain.
Azriel and Asteria have already been through so much pain and heartache, and all because of her father. But he’s not done yet, he wants to literally destroy Azriel and he’ll do anything to achieve it. Even use his own daughter. But Azriel will go to the ends of the earth for Asteria, he’ll burn the world down for her. These 2 have endured so much and they’re about to endure their biggest battle and heartbreak yet.
I loved this couple so much and could feel every emotion they both felt. My heart broke for both of them. Truths are revealed in book 2 and Asteria finally realizes what kind of man her father really is and she finally understands why Azriel was so dead set on keeping her from him.
Book 2 was EVERYTHING I anticipated and more. This duet was exactly what I’ve been missing in mafia books and what I’ve been looking for for awhile. I didn’t want book 2 to end, it ended so much quicker than I wanted.
Book 2 picks up right from where book 1 ended.
Not wanting to give away too much, I’ll just say that book 2 had it all. You’ll feel their pain.
Azriel and Asteria have already been through so much pain and heartache, and all because of her father. But he’s not done yet, he wants to literally destroy Azriel and he’ll do anything to achieve it. Even use his own daughter. But Azriel will go to the ends of the earth for Asteria, he’ll burn the world down for her. These 2 have endured so much and they’re about to endure their biggest battle and heartbreak yet.
I loved this couple so much and could feel every emotion they both felt. My heart broke for both of them. Truths are revealed in book 2 and Asteria finally realizes what kind of man her father really is and she finally understands why Azriel was so dead set on keeping her from him.
Book 2 was EVERYTHING I anticipated and more. This duet was exactly what I’ve been missing in mafia books and what I’ve been looking for for awhile. I didn’t want book 2 to end, it ended so much quicker than I wanted.
October 27, 2022
🐚 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: depression, kidnapping, d*ath, mention of physical abuse, attempted r*pe. There is another trigger, but if you want to know please dm me. Be cautious as it spoils a bit of the story.
I have no words to describe how much I loved it!
The author chose violence for this book. I mean, Asteria and Azriel got the happy ending they deserved after a long time of suffering.
The story starts exactly from the final moment of the first book, which I really liked because the suspense at the end of the first book was huge and I wanted to know how it continued.
Azriel and Asteria went through so much suffering that my soul was breaking. With each passing chapter I wanted everything to end, and to happen something beautiful in their favor.
Asteria's father took me by surprise. We know he's dangerous, but I wouldn't have expected this turn of events (not in a good way). A real plot twist!
Azriel won me over in this book. He did EFFECTIVELY EVERYTHING to save Asteria. He will burn the earth just for her.
I loved this couple so much, and the way the author described the pain they were going through broke my heart for them.
To Love a Devil was EVERYTHING. I'm glad I discovered Naya V. and this duet. I can't wait to see what else she has prepared for us.
Thank you Naya V. for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: depression, kidnapping, d*ath, mention of physical abuse, attempted r*pe. There is another trigger, but if you want to know please dm me. Be cautious as it spoils a bit of the story.
I have no words to describe how much I loved it!
The author chose violence for this book. I mean, Asteria and Azriel got the happy ending they deserved after a long time of suffering.
The story starts exactly from the final moment of the first book, which I really liked because the suspense at the end of the first book was huge and I wanted to know how it continued.
Azriel and Asteria went through so much suffering that my soul was breaking. With each passing chapter I wanted everything to end, and to happen something beautiful in their favor.
Asteria's father took me by surprise. We know he's dangerous, but I wouldn't have expected this turn of events (not in a good way). A real plot twist!
Azriel won me over in this book. He did EFFECTIVELY EVERYTHING to save Asteria. He will burn the earth just for her.
I loved this couple so much, and the way the author described the pain they were going through broke my heart for them.
To Love a Devil was EVERYTHING. I'm glad I discovered Naya V. and this duet. I can't wait to see what else she has prepared for us.
Thank you Naya V. for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
October 20, 2022
Got a copy of the first book on Netgalley and found out that they are looking for ARC readers in Wildfire Market Solution. This book will be published on Oct 25.
The first book is so good that I had to read the 2nd book ASAP. I am so happy that Azriel is no longer cold and finally confesses how much he loves her. He explained the things he had done in the past and had no choice but to leave her when they were younger.
Asteria was kind of annoying. She keeps insisting to go out when everybody tells her that it's dangerous to go outside. However, despite what happened to her I'm glad that she got through it and was strong enough to fight the ‘evil’ in her life.
I have never hated a character so much as I hated her father. He deserved what happened to him. He was so evil that he had no remorse even in his last breath.
These couples are so strong and I'm thankful that they found a family that will help them through thick and thin.
I check the author’s goodreads and I found out that there will be another book in the series, *fingers crossed* hoping it's about Francesca and Gio.
Pls check TWs before reading this book.
Thank you to the Author and Wildfire Marketing solution for giving me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The first book is so good that I had to read the 2nd book ASAP. I am so happy that Azriel is no longer cold and finally confesses how much he loves her. He explained the things he had done in the past and had no choice but to leave her when they were younger.
Asteria was kind of annoying. She keeps insisting to go out when everybody tells her that it's dangerous to go outside. However, despite what happened to her I'm glad that she got through it and was strong enough to fight the ‘evil’ in her life.
I have never hated a character so much as I hated her father. He deserved what happened to him. He was so evil that he had no remorse even in his last breath.
These couples are so strong and I'm thankful that they found a family that will help them through thick and thin.
I check the author’s goodreads and I found out that there will be another book in the series, *fingers crossed* hoping it's about Francesca and Gio.
Pls check TWs before reading this book.
Thank you to the Author and Wildfire Marketing solution for giving me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2023
To Love a Devil is the continuation of The Princess and the Devil, Asteria and Azriel’s duet. It does continue where the first book left off with the shooting. Both of them did get shot and this led to Asteria finding out that she’s expecting. This is something she struggles with in the beginning and doesn’t know who to tell Azriel about it.
When she finally manages to, bad things happens that tear everything apart. Every once of pain I felt reading this book was so worth it. I loved their duet so much!
𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕:
• arranged marriage (book 1)
• boy + girl obsessed
• dark and broody characters
• dark romance
• forbidden romance elements
• friends to enemies to lovers (book 1)
• Hades and Persephone elements
• morally grey
• surprise pregnancy
October 25, 2022
Having read The Princess and The Devil i started looking forward to more immediately. As soon as this second installment was announced i knew i had to pick it up. I started reading it and got right back into this world. I so enjoyed this second installment!
Asteria and Azriel's journey continues! After book one, i didn't have a clue what all was going to happen next for them. My heart was racing as i got pulled back in by these two and their story.
Once again, I went through many emotions throughout reading with these characters which i enjoyed. I was so glad to get more of Asteria and Azriel and their story. I really liked the way it kept me on my toes as well.
With To Love A Devil, Naya V. has created such a good continuation that will grab your attention right from the get go! I am so looking forward to more from this author!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
Asteria and Azriel's journey continues! After book one, i didn't have a clue what all was going to happen next for them. My heart was racing as i got pulled back in by these two and their story.
Once again, I went through many emotions throughout reading with these characters which i enjoyed. I was so glad to get more of Asteria and Azriel and their story. I really liked the way it kept me on my toes as well.
With To Love A Devil, Naya V. has created such a good continuation that will grab your attention right from the get go! I am so looking forward to more from this author!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
October 28, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
This was a wonderful conclusion to Azriel and Astoria’s Duet. Naya did a fantastic job writing this and creating such amazing characters that absolutely complemented each other. Book two picks up right where the first part left us and it’s going to be just as emotional.
These two’s journey was not an easy one especially for Asteria who has the cruelest father ever. They had so many struggles and hardships to get thru to get to their HEA. Their love and their dedication made it all worth it.
This is a duet where you get to see the characters develop and grow stronger together. This is a definite must read story and I highly recommend it.
Review
This was a wonderful conclusion to Azriel and Astoria’s Duet. Naya did a fantastic job writing this and creating such amazing characters that absolutely complemented each other. Book two picks up right where the first part left us and it’s going to be just as emotional.
These two’s journey was not an easy one especially for Asteria who has the cruelest father ever. They had so many struggles and hardships to get thru to get to their HEA. Their love and their dedication made it all worth it.
This is a duet where you get to see the characters develop and grow stronger together. This is a definite must read story and I highly recommend it.
November 1, 2022
To Love a Devil is book two and the conclusion to Asteria and Azriel’s story.
It picks up right where book one ended and my goodness was it a battle to get to their well deserved happy ending. Naya definitely pulled at the heart strings with this one.
The character development for both main characters were well written and I felt that the trials they went through were necessary, in a way.
I loved this book and read it in one sitting. It definitely consumed me.
Though this does conclude this couples story, I do hope we get to see them throughout the rest of the series.
*ARC for honest review.
It picks up right where book one ended and my goodness was it a battle to get to their well deserved happy ending. Naya definitely pulled at the heart strings with this one.
The character development for both main characters were well written and I felt that the trials they went through were necessary, in a way.
I loved this book and read it in one sitting. It definitely consumed me.
Though this does conclude this couples story, I do hope we get to see them throughout the rest of the series.
*ARC for honest review.
October 25, 2022
*This book includes pregnancy loss so please check trigger warnings!
To Love a Devil continues where The Princess and the Devil left off, and the spice is strong in this one. Azriel and Asteria's relationship is much happier in this book, and the author did a great job of letting the reader feel how much they love one another. I also loved seeing Asteria become more of a family with Azriel's men. The plot twist in this book ended up being heartbreaking. I really liked this duet and can't wait for the next book in the series
To Love a Devil continues where The Princess and the Devil left off, and the spice is strong in this one. Azriel and Asteria's relationship is much happier in this book, and the author did a great job of letting the reader feel how much they love one another. I also loved seeing Asteria become more of a family with Azriel's men. The plot twist in this book ended up being heartbreaking. I really liked this duet and can't wait for the next book in the series
October 26, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥
What a ride.. this book had me on an emotional roller coaster. It was so nice seeing Azriel and Asteria again, along with other characters I loved. Others, not so much. Lol.
But this book was such a good way to end their story and y’all. My heart ached reading this. The plot was so good, the characters are great, and the spice.. oof. I need an Azriel in my life.
Definitely recommend this series and I can’t wait for more books from this author ♥️
*ARC for honest review*
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥
What a ride.. this book had me on an emotional roller coaster. It was so nice seeing Azriel and Asteria again, along with other characters I loved. Others, not so much. Lol.
But this book was such a good way to end their story and y’all. My heart ached reading this. The plot was so good, the characters are great, and the spice.. oof. I need an Azriel in my life.
Definitely recommend this series and I can’t wait for more books from this author ♥️
*ARC for honest review*
October 27, 2022
✨ ARC Review ✨
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Thank you to Naya V and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for the ARC to review.
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To Love A Devil was the perfect conclusion to this story. I fell more in love with Azriel. He was so caring, sweet, controlling, and loving. He was far from perfect but he truly loved Asteria. Asteria showed so much character growth and strength in this book. I loved her and just wanted to give her a hug at times. The story was amazing. I loved all the twists and turns and couldn't put the book down. I need Rome and Gio's stories!!!
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Thank you to Naya V and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for the ARC to review.
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To Love A Devil was the perfect conclusion to this story. I fell more in love with Azriel. He was so caring, sweet, controlling, and loving. He was far from perfect but he truly loved Asteria. Asteria showed so much character growth and strength in this book. I loved her and just wanted to give her a hug at times. The story was amazing. I loved all the twists and turns and couldn't put the book down. I need Rome and Gio's stories!!!
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January 20, 2023
Such an amazing conclusion to Azriel and Asteria’s story! To Love a Devil showed the dark side of their relationship in such a great way. This time Az and Asteria are happy but they let Asteria see the darkness in Az and her continued decision to love him for who he is, darkness and all.
That type of love is what makes mafia and dark romances so damn good. It’s what keeps me hooked even when they book is covered in dark content that can be hard to take in at the speed I read. This duet was so good and I couldn’t put it down!
That type of love is what makes mafia and dark romances so damn good. It’s what keeps me hooked even when they book is covered in dark content that can be hard to take in at the speed I read. This duet was so good and I couldn’t put it down!
October 26, 2022
Intriguing, sweet, full of emotions and situations that will have you in a rollercoaster of emotions. The book will take you on a journey that will make you fall even more in love with them. You'll see their resilience and how everything evolves. Definitely a must read series. The end had me with so much emotions but everything happens for a reason.
October 27, 2022
You would never think, from reading the blurb, that this would be a sweet story. But Azriel and Asteria will take you on an intense emotional roller coaster ride first. These two will give you all the feels. The conclusion to their story is just amazing. I can see clearly how much these two have grown and how their relationship has developed compared to the beginning. A chef's kiss!
October 27, 2022
This is book two which takes us through a roller coaster of emotions and actions. Asteria and Azriel continue their road to HEA. There is talk of depression, violence/kidnapping, rape(attempt).
Azriel loves Asteria to the point of obsession. Their love story is full of twists and turns, drama and passion.
Great characters that grow with the story.
Azriel loves Asteria to the point of obsession. Their love story is full of twists and turns, drama and passion.
Great characters that grow with the story.
December 14, 2022
Book 2 is a win
The continuation of Azriel and Asteria was a great read. There was alot more emotions and heartache in this one but the journey really built them up as a unit and turned into something beautiful. The truly had to climb through hell to get there though.
The continuation of Azriel and Asteria was a great read. There was alot more emotions and heartache in this one but the journey really built them up as a unit and turned into something beautiful. The truly had to climb through hell to get there though.
November 6, 2022
Super cute. I liked how it ended just wish it was compiled in one book rather than two because that felt unnecessary
November 8, 2022
Full of drama & angst.it’s the perfect ending to this duet. Azriel will win you over with his love for Asteria. It’s all around a beautiful story.
November 22, 2022
This was so boring. I liked the first book but nothing special happened in this book and felt very repetitive. It reads like a generic mafia romance with a bad boy and a naive princess.
March 23, 2023
It was not bad, but entirely unnecessary.
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