Raving Rodriguez

Timothy Regio has spent years building his business empire, but lately, the billionaire feels unfulfilled in his carefully curated world of power and wealth. Deciding he needs a break, he steps away from the spotlight and into a modest bar, working as a bartender in disguise. Timothy quickly finds the thrill he's been missing-until the night he encounters Isabella Rodriguez, a mysterious Spaniard with a regal air, who frequents his bar late into the evening.

Isabella is more than she appears. A Baroness by title and a vampire by blood, she's fleeing from The Order of the Holy, a secretive organization dedicated to hunting down supernatural beings. To maintain her cover, she devises a plan to marry an unsuspecting mortal and blend into society, choosing Timothy as the perfect candidate. She assumes the "bartender" has nothing to lose and little to hide.

Their whirlwind courtship is shrouded in secrets and half-truths. Timothy, unaware of Isabella's true identity, is intrigued by her intensity and haunted elegance, while Isabella is drawn to Timothy's strange resilience and the sense that he's hiding a mystery of his own. As they prepare for their marriage of convenience, their passion becomes genuine, sparking a romance neither can deny.

But when Timothy's true identity as a billionaire is revealed, Isabella realizes she's fallen for a man who can bring her more danger than safety. Meanwhile, Timothy uncovers hints about her vampiric nature and her deadly pursuers. With The Order of the Holy closing in, the couple must navigate a labyrinth of lies and loyalties, facing their fears and ultimately deciding if love can conquer the darkness threatening to tear them apart.

Nikki Larousse, who was reared in northeastern Malaysia, has always been enthralled with mythology from all around the world. She would always return to the escapism she found in writing things down, even if she had to focus on reality and pursue her higher education and work-life balance on the side. The majority of her creations are rooted in notorious Western myths, legends, and folklore. She does, however, also incorporate Malay folklore from her cultural background into her stories. So, if you dare to dream of cunning heroes and fierce heroines who battle together to achieve their happily ever-afters, enter her realms of Larouverse.