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Devil’s Mark by Lark Taylor
The Reckless Damned, Book 1
Cal and his brothers turned their backs on the family business over a hundred years ago – but Hell is tired of waiting for them to return.
Cal
I’ve never wanted a relationship – especially not with a human. With my father demanding my return to Hell and a demon leaving dead bodies in my bookshop, now is not the time to be losing my heart. But one look in Oscar’s broken eyes and I know I’m in trouble. Oscar’s been hurt before and everything in me is screaming to keep him safe. How can I do that when I know being with me will only put him in more danger?
More importantly though, am I strong enough to walk away from him?
Oscar
After escaping my last relationship with broken bones and an anxiety disorder, I’m tired of living half a life. My world revolves around my classroom, flat, and best friend. When fate throws Cal in my path, he seems too good to be true. Not only does he look like he’s been pulled from my fantasies, but my baggage doesn’t scare him. Ok, so there’s the tiny issue of him being a demon, but I’ve dealt with far scarier.
I’ve been broken once before, and I don’t think I’d survive it again. Can I pull down my barriers enough to let Cal in?
Devil’s Mark is a thrilling high heat, hurt/comfort, M/M contemporary paranormal romance with a HEA and no cliff-hanger. It features a possessive demon and the broken teacher who captures his heart. ‘Devil’s Mark is the first in The Reckless Damned series but can be read as a standalone. Each book focuses on a different couple and will have a HEA.
Trigger warning for emotional abuse and domestic violence in a previous relationship, anxiety attacks, and descriptions of violence.
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I held my breath as I waited for Oscar’s answer. Something had happened to me during that kiss. Hell, it had happened the moment I’d laid my eyes upon him. I felt rattled, like my whole world had been upended by this man who kissed like God herself had taught him how. I didn’t know what it was about him, but there was no way I could walk away tonight. It could’ve been because of his flirty comments or shy smile. It could be the way he moved on my thigh as I imagined he’d ride my cock. It could have been how that kiss moved me in a way I hadn’t experienced in the thousands of years I’d been alive. Or it could be the slight tension that ghosted over his face every now and then, an expression that made me want to wrap him up and fly him somewhere safe where no one could ever hurt him.
Whatever it was, I was obsessed. And that was a dangerous place for a demon to be.
Nothing good came from being associated with me. The past had taught me that. Fuck, what happened this morning was a reminder of that. But I wasn’t looking for anything more from him than tonight. So long as he came home with me, I’d be able to fuck him out of my system.
If you’d told me earlier that day that I would be waiting for a human’s answer with bated breath, I would’ve laughed in your face before calling you several choice insults I’d learned over the years. Oscar was different though. I didn’t understand why or how, but that didn’t matter right now. All that mattered was getting him into a taxi and into my bed. Or against a wall. Or over a couch.
Oscar still hadn’t replied, so I lifted my head from his neck and looked down at him. He was staring off into the distance, chewing his lip. My chest clenched at the uncertainty on his face. Even with the lust firing through my veins, I wasn’t about to force him to go home with me. Despite what others thought about us, consent was everything with demons. Trust me, nothing else will give you a healthy respect for the word no than centuries of torturing sexual predators.
About the Author
Lark lives with her family in southern England. An obsessive romance fan, she loves nothing more than a Happily Ever After – especially if there’s a good plot and a hefty amount of spice along the way. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found hiding from adult life in escape rooms, travel, and the MCU. As a Bi woman with OCD, Lark is a fervent supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and an advocate for mental health awareness and support.
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