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Wicked Seduction is Moving On... ♥️♥️
          
          After 5.5 years, I’ve decided it’s time for Wicked Seduction to move on from Wattpad. I’ll be unpublishing the full story soon, but I may leave a few sample chapters up for readers who want a taste of what’s coming next. The big news? A completely revised version will be released on Amazon later this year.
          
          This book has been through a LOT: a carousel of editors, endless rewrites, and, finally, a truly brilliant editor—a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author!—who gave me the ammo to take this story to the next level: new scenes, deleted scenes, and a deeper relationship between Alistair and Vera. The drama and the steam? Still there, but now with more substance. And yes, in this new version, you’ll see a lot more of Damian as a teenager.
          
          I won’t lie—the editing process was tough. There were moments when “good enough” felt, well, good enough... but my editor pushed me further. She challenged me, made me see the weak spots, and wouldn’t let me settle. It was painful at times (yes, there were tears and plenty of self-doubt), but looking back, I know it was worth every sleepless night.
          
          She helped me transform Wicked Seduction from “trashy” to something that holds its own among the best steamy romances on the market. If only I’d found her five years ago! Professional editing, formatting, and a cover design all cost money, but I’m committed to making this book the absolute best it can be.
          
          This also marks my breakaway from traditional publishers. Self-publishing doesn’t mean lower quality—it means more control, more care, and a book that’s every bit as good... or better. The new Wicked Seduction will be available on Kindle Unlimited for the price of a cup of coffee - I'll let you know when.
          
          Thank you for sticking with me on this journey. The best is yet to come.
          
          In the meantime, I've drafted Damian's trilogy, set 15 years later - on my profile. It's in third-person pov, and I may change it to first-person in the future.

Readers of the Steamy Billionaire series trilogy: Should I change the books to first-person POV or leave them as they are: third-person POV?

You Always Find Me. Chapter 33 - the FINAL chapter of Brutal Seduction is here now: https://www.wattpad.com/1548860779-brutal-seduction-the-steamy-billionaire-series
          
          This concludes the trilogy.  Thank you for reading the Steamy Billionaire Series, from Damian's Seduction to Chloe's Seduction and Brutal Seduction. ❤️‍

After rewrites and more revisions, I am now happy with the draft ending (final chapter) of Brutal Seduction. There will be no epilogue, none needed as this chapter completes the series. It's late, 1 am, so I'm going to bed. Tomorrow evening, I should have a refined chapter ready to release. ✍️

Hi, it's been a slow week with writing the ending of Brutal Seduction due to different factors. Rewriting scenes, interruptions, and overtime work. Then, losing a family friend to cancer. 
          
          So, no. not a good week. :(  Please value the people you love. They are precious. 
          
          When I have some breathing space, I'll be in my writing corner finishing the story.

Here's a Wattpad success story about a novella I wrote on the platform a few years ago - Elizabeth (prequel to the Starling Sisters series). The draft started here, then was taken down and edited several times. Submitted the polished manuscript to a western book publisher, which was accepted. Published months later, then entered in a global book awards. Won Distinguished Judges' Favorite  (not first place, but runner up :) ) in the awards. A year and a half later, I was invited to the awards dinner as a past winner, and to receive my medal.  Due to health reasons, I wasn't able to travel, but they were kind to mail it to me - received yesterday. ♥️♥️✨✨
          
          Dreams do come true on Wattpad. If you are a writer and feel like giving up, you WILL have a success story of your own one day. Do not give up! ♥️
          
          Read more on my Insta: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK4VXxHKVUi
          
          Feel free to follow me there for news and updates on various stories - from short stories to novellas and full-length novels.

Billionaire's Royal Flush. ♠️♥️♦️♣️ Chapter 32 of Brutal Seduction: https://www.wattpad.com/1547996942-brutal-seduction-the-steamy-billionaire-series
          
          Excerpt:
          
          Damian locked eyes with Chloe, every word barbed. "This wasn't about money. Mike crossed a line—he bled family."
          
          Chloe's breath hitched, the question burning in her mouth. "Your mother's death. Was it Alistair?"
          
          His face went still, tension brimming under his cool. "Angelo's crew. An inside job."
          
          "But your dad?" Chloe reached up, forcing his jaw toward her. "Did he sign off?"
          
          Damian stared at her. He said nothing.
          
          Billy's phone beeped, breaking the tense quiet. He checked it and frowned. "Jason just sent a message to what's left of Mike's people."
          
          He held out the screen:
          
          You cross blood, you bleed. The Chinese remember. Family always answers.
          
          Damian's lips quirked. "Good. Forward it to me."

Revenge is a Love Story. ❤️☠️️ Chapter 31 of Brutal Seduction is now out: https://www.wattpad.com/1545324115-brutal-seduction-the-steamy-billionaire-series
          
          Excerpt: 
          
          Damian groaned, pain marring his beautiful features. His good eye barely opened, dulled by exhaustion.
          
          "Chloe Carter," he rasped. "Don't look at me like that. You'll make me think I'm the hero."
          
          She brushed her thumb across his battered knuckles. "Aren't you?"
          
          He tried to grin. "Thought you liked villains."
          
          Chloe managed a shaky smile. "Depends. You got anything left to steal?"
          
          His voice went rough, breaking on the syllables. "Front left pocket, Carter. Careful—might wake the snake."
          
          She reached, brushing denim, then cool metal. Her pulse stuttered.
          
          Two rings.
          
          Gold blazed in the thin ambulance light. Everything shrank to that flash. For the first time since the nightmare started, she felt steady.
          
          "You kept them?"
          
          Damian's smile was all pain and pride. "Needed the reminder. You're the only thing I want to come home to."
          
          Her hands shook as she slid the gold on his finger, then hers—love, skin, memory, promise. Tears came, silent and raw, as she kissed him.
          
          His thumb traced her ring. "Keep watching my back, Carter."
          
          She closed her fingers around his, her voice barely a whisper. "Only if you keep coming home to me."
          
          His lashes lowered, green fading into dark. Sleep yanked him under with a final, jagged breath. But his hand never let go.

He Went Biblical. ️❤️‍️Chapter 30 of Brutal Seduction: https://www.wattpad.com/1544634621-brutal-seduction-the-steamy-billionaire-series
          
          Excerpt:
          
          "Think I can get a souvenir shirt? 'Survived Paradise and All I Got Was This Scar.'" Damian laughed softly. "When I return to Lester Harbor, I'll say I wiped out on a jet ski. The police get the glory, Kasper vanishes like smoke."
          
          His smile faded. "And the ones in my mother's circle—the ones who know the truth? They'll scatter like rats off a sinking ship."
          
          His good eyelid sank halfway, heavy with sleep. Sweat slicked his temples, turning his hairline a shade darker. He looked like hell—beautiful, broken hell.
          
          Chloe leaned closer, brushing damp strands from Damian's forehead. "Don't pass out on me. I'm not done yelling at you for that mess back there."
          
          "The mess we made." Damian's lips curled into a ruined smile. "Morphine's kicking in. But if you climb on top..." His voice dropped, slurred but filthy. "I'll still **** you into next week."
          
          His fingers slid between hers, gripping her tightly. Rope-tight. Even half-conscious, he bound her to him like he always had.
          
          Chloe glanced at Astrid, who didn't notice. Her eyes stared at her phone, thumbs tapping the screen like she was defusing a bomb.
          
          "This thing with Mike—" Chloe began.
          
          Astrid's comm buzzed. She raised it, barking into it in Norwegian. Then froze.
          
          "Marino?" Her hand went to her forehead as her jaw tightened.
          
          She turned to Chloe and Damian.
          
          Didn't speak.
          
          Just stared, long enough to make Chloe's stomach drop.

An Empire Always Bleeds. Chapter 29 of Brutal Seduction: https://www.wattpad.com/1542705245-brutal-seduction-the-steamy-billionaire-series
          
          Excerpt: 
          
          Mike placed a hand on his shoulder in a fatherly manner. "Saira tried her best for you. Take her place."
          
          Damian leaned in close. "I already have."
          
          Mike reached forward, pulling Damian into an embrace. "Welcome home."
          
          Too familiar. Too late.
          
          A sharp crack split the air like a judge's gavel slamming.
          
          The intimacy was shattered.
          
          One shot.
          
          One man.
          
          A groan followed—guttural, raw with pain.