The Reckless Damned Series by Lark Taylor

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. CalI’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... moreCal 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. CalI’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?OscarAfter 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?Trigger warning for emotional abuse and domestic violence in a previous relationship, anxiety attacks, and descriptions of violence. less

One life-altering kiss sets our whole world on fire.HarlowI’ll tell you what isn’t on my agenda for this century: finding my fated mate only to have him reject me.In fact, having a mate and tying myself down for eternity isn’t even a blip on my radar. But the moment I meet Bailey, there’s no denying he’s meant to be mine. Everything about the gentle Welsh giant calls to me, consuming my thoughts.The problem? He doesn’t feel the same way... moreOne life-altering kiss sets our whole world on fire.HarlowI’ll tell you what isn’t on my agenda for this century: finding my fated mate only to have him reject me.In fact, having a mate and tying myself down for eternity isn’t even a blip on my radar. But the moment I meet Bailey, there’s no denying he’s meant to be mine. Everything about the gentle Welsh giant calls to me, consuming my thoughts.The problem? He doesn’t feel the same way. One life-altering kiss has him running in the other direction, leaving me to watch over him from the shadows.When the opportunity arises to build a friendship, I grab it with both hands. Surely being his friend is better than nothing, right?It will have to be, especially with a clan of mages sniffing around and looking for trouble. Not unusual since I am an estranged son of Lucifer. But now that I have my mate to consider, things are a lot more serious. How can I truly protect Bailey when he doesn’t even know I’m a demon?BaileyI learned a long time ago that relationships aren’t for me. Nobody wants to commit to a bigger guy, especially one who craves a different role in the bedroom.When Harlow sashays into my life, I can’t help but wish things could be different. Sure, he seems interested, but history has proven that eventually, everyone leaves me. There’s no way a vibrant firecracker like Harlow wants to be anything more than friends.But the closer we get, the harder it is to keep him at arm’s length. He tells me he wants a relationship, but how can I believe him when I know he’s hiding something from me?Devil May Care is an exciting, high-heat, friends-to-lovers paranormal romance with a guaranteed HEA. It is the second book in The Reckless Damned series, and although it can be read as a standalone, more enjoyment would be gained from reading the series in order. Each book focuses on a different couple and will have an HEA. less

When you make a deal with a devil, you must prepare to face the consequences…MoriI’ve loved and lost once before, and it nearly destroyed me.One might think I’d be scared to try again, but since discovering the existence of fated mates, I’ve waited on tenterhooks for mine to appear.Fate, apparently, is content to keep me in suspense.When a nervous human brokers a deal to find his brother, I can’t refuse... moreWhen you make a deal with a devil, you must prepare to face the consequences…MoriI’ve loved and lost once before, and it nearly destroyed me.One might think I’d be scared to try again, but since discovering the existence of fated mates, I’ve waited on tenterhooks for mine to appear.Fate, apparently, is content to keep me in suspense.When a nervous human brokers a deal to find his brother, I can’t refuse. My tracking days are over, but there’s something about River that makes me want to get back in the game. Besides, it’ll be a good distraction from waiting for my dream guy.It quickly becomes clear that River isn’t all he seems. And even worse…I can’t deny the attraction between us. But can I go there when I can’t promise River forever?RiverI’ve always been a liar…but this might be the most dangerous lie I’ve ever told.Making a deal with a son of Lucifer to track my brother is a bad idea. Especially since he currently holds the number one spot on Mori’s hit list.I’m asking for trouble.But I’m out of options. Blaise’s death creeps closer every day, and despite his past misdeeds, I have to save him. Even if it means pretending to be a human, when I’m anything but.The more time Mori and I spend together, the harder it is to hide my true identity. How can I when he’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a partner?There’s no point dreaming of a future with Mori. Even if he forgives my deception, he has a fated mate out there somewhere.And it isn’t me.Deal With the Devil is an exhilarating, forced-proximity M/M paranormal romance with a HEA and no cliff-hanger. It is the third book in The Reckless Damned series, which is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching plot. Each book focuses on a different couple and will have a HEA.CW: references to off page domestic abuse and anxiety attacks. Includes references to torture, murder. One scene of homophbia, including the use of a homophobic slur. less

One demon. One angel. A relationship that’s failed so many times. Could it really be just one human they’ve been missing?DagonFor centuries, Dimitri and I have tried to make it work. Each time we’ve been torn apart by our dominant natures, neither of us willing to back down. A hundred years ago, I thought he’d betrayed me in the worst possible way. In a fit of anger, we made a deal that led to my downfall.Now Dimitri is back in my life, reshaping our history with the truth... moreOne demon. One angel. A relationship that’s failed so many times. Could it really be just one human they’ve been missing?DagonFor centuries, Dimitri and I have tried to make it work. Each time we’ve been torn apart by our dominant natures, neither of us willing to back down. A hundred years ago, I thought he’d betrayed me in the worst possible way. In a fit of anger, we made a deal that led to my downfall.Now Dimitri is back in my life, reshaping our history with the truth. But love still isn’t enough to make it work, not when being together tears us apart.When he tells me he’s met our human mate, I can’t help but hope that Lucky will be the key to loving Dimitri the way I’ve always wanted.But with Hell knocking at our door and an uprising threatening us all, can we persuade Lucky to give us a chance before it’s too late?DimitriI haven’t given up on Dagon for one hundred years, and I won’t now.When Lucky crosses my path, I finally understand why Dagon and I have never quite worked. Fate never intended us to be a couple…we were destined to be a triad. Lucky is the piece we need to complete us.Winning Lucky over won’t be easy. Someone is hurting him, making him put up walls that are nearly impossible for us to cross.But chasing Dagon has taught me that I’m a stubborn angel. I won’t give up on either of my mates.LuckyWhat an ironic nickname. Never in my life has anything lucky ever happened to me.But everything changes when I meet Dagon and Dimitri. Two super-hot guys who aren’t put off by my inexperience? All my dreams are coming true.Not for long though. Even with my boss and his family looking out for me, I know it’s only a matter of time before my past catches up to me.So, for now, I’m going to soak up every drop of happiness Dimitri and Dagon have to offer.Drink it up and pray they forgive me when I do what I always do.Run…and don’t look back.Luck of the Devil is an action-filled, fated-mates MMM paranormal romance with an HEA and no cliff-hanger. It is the final instalment in The Reckless Damned series, which is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching plot. Each book focuses on a different couple or triad and has an HEA. less