Desires Die Hard Hot Chapters: Anya and Evan Navigate a Tangled Love Affair through Estrangement and Social Barriers

Summary of Desires Die Hard

"Desires Die Hard" by Beryl Occam, is a romance novel that revolves around Anya MacMillian and Evan Welton's destined encounters. Anya secretly loved Evan for a stretched amount of time, but Evan always seemed distant and unreachable to her. After an unfortunate turn of events, Anya is ostracized by Evan and his family, but fate brings them together once more - this time, in Evan's building!

This tantalizing romance, spanning 1336 chapters, has been viewed 351.2K times and added to 93.7K reading lists." Follow Anya and Evan's tumultuous love odyssey in "Desires Die Hard"!

Plot of Desires Die Hard

Anya awoke in a lavish presidential suite, plagued by a pounding headache and uncertainty about her surroundings. To her surprise, she found her longtime crush, Evan Welton, lying on the other side of the bed. This left her even more confused, though this scene immediately suggested that they made love. Alas, Evan proceeded to make an even more outrageous claim: she drugged him to get into his pants!

Apparently, this was all Sydney's doing. Sydney is Anya's stepsister, and she badly wants to destroy Anya, whom she sees as a stumbling block in her efforts to conquer Evan. While Sydney didn't intend for Anya and Evan to sleep together, she is nonetheless pleased with the outcome, as Anya's subsequent disownment by the MacMillans and expulsion from their property fulfill Sydney's vindictive goals.

Later, Anya sought the aid of her aunt, the only person who stood by her. However, she faces additional challenges when she becomes a mother to twins, straining her finances and prompting her to search for employment. Luckily, she secures a job at a fashion design agency, coincidentally located in Evan's building, leading to an inevitable reunion. As they confront their past, will Evan and Anya find a resolution, and will Evan finally recognize their true connection? 

Desires Die Hard Hot Chapters: Anya and Evan Navigate a Tangled Love Affair through Estrangement and Social Barriers

Main Characters of Desires Die Hard

Anya MacMillian

Anya is a strong-willed woman, albeit also careful and sensitive. Even though people have been mean to her and turned their backs on her (even her own family), she remains determined to move on and provide for her offspring. Sadly, in her road to happiness, she has to contend with lots of people aiming to bring harm to her, including her stepsister, Sydney.

Evan Welton

Evan comes from a very affluent family and is among the most coveted single men in Nordeny. His personality exudes transcendence and grandeur, and he's extremely picky when it comes to choosing his partner, disregarding women who loosely offer themselves up for casual relations. Despite his unblemished appearance, and deep inside his hard-shelled heart, there's some semblance of humanity and kindness, though it takes some time and effort to uncover those laudable traits.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 7

Anya, attempting to keep her breastfeeding private, sneaks away from the office to pump milk in the washroom just as Evan heads down to the tenth floor for a meeting. In the washroom, Anya fills bags with milk but accidentally spills some on Evan's expensive suit when they collide.

He immediately demands an explanation from Anya, who is terrified of his wrath but, despite her initial denial, Anya eventually admits to purposefully spilling the milk to avoid Evan's further anger. After this tense exchange, she resigns herself to Evan's disdain, realizing he's not the person she once admired.

Chapter 16

Anya, eager to avoid Evan's attention, offers to pay for her tea and quickly provides her details. However, she's interrupted by Shane, who's eagerly after her contact information. Unwilling to comply, Anya hastily retreats, leaving Shane intrigued by her scent.

Meanwhile, Evan grows impatient with Shane's distractions and departs, uninterested in further interaction. Shane, aspiring for power and influence, attempts to appease Evan but is rebuffed. Desperate to impress Evan, Shane persists, only to be stopped by Hayden, Evan's assistant. As Anya rushes out, she reflects on her unfortunate encounters with Evan and the subsequent string of bad luck she's experienced.

Theme of Desires Die Hard

"Desires Die Hard" touches upon concepts that readers may find more than relatable, such as the role of misunderstanding as a key factor in causing conflicts and controversies. This is exemplified by Evan's resentment towards Anya, stemming from his mistaken belief that she orchestrated a setup against him.

In like manner, the unexpected encounter between Anya and Evan a year later suggests elements of fate or coincidence at play in their lives, thus raising questions about destiny and the role it plays in shaping relationships and events.

Author Introduction

Beryl Occam is the author of "Desires Die Hard," so far the only piece of fiction written under that name and through which we may glance at her exquisite writing style and talent as a Romance novelist, especially focused on amorous relationships within the frame of societal pressures.

Sadly, apart from the work under review, we have no further details regarding Beryl's personal details, nor can we ascertain whether she's even using her real name or not.

Point of View

"Desires Die Hard" is told entirely from the perspective of an "impartial" third-person narrator who appears cognizant, not only of the events that take place but also of the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of each and every character. This approach grants readers a comprehensive view of the story, free from the biased lens of any single character.

Writing Style

In "Desires Die Hard," Beryl attempts earnestly to grab you emotionally, painting vivid pictures of the characters' inner turmoils, especially Anya and Evan, as you delve into their heads through a mix of dialogue and introspection. Likewise, the novel's highly descriptive language creates a rich and almost tangible atmosphere, immersing you in the story and stirring up powerful emotions as you flip its digital pages.

Final Thoughts

"Desires Die Hard", by Beryl Occam, is a scintillating tale capable of drawing lots of readers thanks to its intricate high-energy plot, well-developed and well-written characters (especially the male lead, Evan, with his internal conflicts), and evocative storytelling designed to make you "travel there" as if you have seen everything happen before your eyes. Apart from being an entertaining work of fiction, this novel showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the indomitable nature of desire, proving that even in the face of adversity, hope can prevail.

If you crave an uplifting story of second chances and exciting reversals, "Desires Die Hard" by Beryl Occam should be the next novel on your reading list! Or you can through "Search" to find more books like Desires Die Hard on Goodnovel.