Darkling Series by Marteeka Karland

Ariel’s been bad. She’s pushed her big vampire “fu*k buddy” just a little too far and now she’s in for the ride of her life. But will Daemon leave her heart intact, or will he demand all she has to give?Revenge has never been so sweet.

Darklings aren’t the things that go bump in the night, but for one woman and one Darkling, keeping the dark things at bay is second only to their passion for each other. A Darkling is a creature charged with protecting humanity from things that go bump in the night. His reward is one human woman to call his own... moreDarklings aren’t the things that go bump in the night, but for one woman and one Darkling, keeping the dark things at bay is second only to their passion for each other. A Darkling is a creature charged with protecting humanity from things that go bump in the night. His reward is one human woman to call his own. Mary first learns about Darklings and all they do when she reads a book that clearly states, "Don't read this!" When she does, and the reality of what she's unleashed upon herself hits her, she snaps it shut. But it's too late. Her Darkling comes for her, and she has to learn to accept him before the very creatures he has protected humans from during his long time as a Darkling destroy her. less

Diana has known for many years she's meant to be mate to a Darkling, but she refused to answer the summons. With the disappearance of her best friend, she now feels she has no choice. Once she makes the commitment, she wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of rage and horrible grief wasn't it. Now, she has to deal with her fear and his anger. He's a broken soul on the verge of betraying the God who made him a protector of men and only Diana's unconditional love can save him.