Descent Into Darkness Series by Shannon Elliot

My guardian angels are dead set on making me whole again. When I'm taken by him, the criminal in charge of Mathieson Enterprises, my illusion of safety shatters. He has a Midas touch that is more destructive than it is beautiful. Now, I'm broken beyond repair. But they’re there to pull me back every time I retreat into myself. Jay — my best friend — who hasn’t left my side in years. Griffin — an undercover cop — who loves me before he knows my name... moreMy guardian angels are dead set on making me whole again. When I'm taken by him, the criminal in charge of Mathieson Enterprises, my illusion of safety shatters. He has a Midas touch that is more destructive than it is beautiful. Now, I'm broken beyond repair. But they’re there to pull me back every time I retreat into myself. Jay — my best friend — who hasn’t left my side in years. Griffin — an undercover cop — who loves me before he knows my name. Sage — a mothering doctor — who stitches me back together. Cy and Ember — the detached mercenaries — who take me in despite themselves. To them, my survival is a threat. This is a dangerous game they're playing. Trying to keep me safe is playing with fire. Sometimes the only way to find your way in the dark is to light a match. Author's note: This is a "why choose" novel, meaning the main female character doesn't have to choose between love interests. This is an lgbt+ dark contemporary romance, fast/medium burn with a slow build harem. The characters are all adults 26 and above who identify as some version of queer. Readers can find all tropes, tags, and content warnings on the author's website and in the forward at the beginning of the book. Angles In The Dark: Part One does end in a cliffhanger, however, there is a guaranteed HEA at the end of Part Two. less

A fire rages, and I'll let it burn. They are my guardians, the people who strengthen me and make me feel whole. Their touches set me aflame, and I’ll give them everything. In return, they’ll worship me. I can depend upon them to help me unseat him—the incarnation of evil. Arrick Mathieson is the demon in my head. He lost control after I escaped. His wrath tried to destroy everything I care about: my safety, my club, my family. He ignited an anger I didn’t know I possessed... moreA fire rages, and I'll let it burn. They are my guardians, the people who strengthen me and make me feel whole. Their touches set me aflame, and I’ll give them everything. In return, they’ll worship me. I can depend upon them to help me unseat him—the incarnation of evil. Arrick Mathieson is the demon in my head. He lost control after I escaped. His wrath tried to destroy everything I care about: my safety, my club, my family. He ignited an anger I didn’t know I possessed. He doesn’t get to hurt me anymore. I won’t let him. I would rather watch the world burn first. I may look like a good girl, but that doesn’t mean I won’t do things that hurt. Some might call this sin, but if I go up in flames, I’ll go down to hell with a smile. Besides, didn’t they tell you? Even the Devil was an Angel first. less