Damned Connections Series by Lark Taylor

I paid the ultimate price when I took the gamble to save my mate’s soul. Ferry. Ferryman. The Grim Reaper. La Muerte. La Pelona. Shinigami. Charon. I’ve been called many names over the millennia, all thanks to my role in Hell. Ferrying dead souls over the river Styx. But few know the demon behind the legend, how I came to be here, or the freedom I sacrificed to save the man I love. Now I’m free to find him again. The problem? He doesn’t remember me. And he’s straight... moreI paid the ultimate price when I took the gamble to save my mate’s soul. Ferry. Ferryman. The Grim Reaper. La Muerte. La Pelona. Shinigami. Charon. I’ve been called many names over the millennia, all thanks to my role in Hell. Ferrying dead souls over the river Styx. But few know the demon behind the legend, how I came to be here, or the freedom I sacrificed to save the man I love. Now I’m free to find him again. The problem? He doesn’t remember me. And he’s straight. Leo fell madly in love with me once before. Will he fall again before it’s too late? Leo. All my life, I’ve felt like something is missing. Neither my job as a firefighter, my brother Matty, nor my ex-girlfriends have been able to fill that hole. When a mysterious stranger approaches me in a bar, I find myself captivated. I’ve never been attracted to men before, but I can’t seem to resist him. Why is it that spending time with Ferry feels so…right? So familiar? Patience is a fated-mates, second-chance PNR romance. The first in the Damned Connections series, each book will follow a different couple as they find their HEA. Although better read in order, these books can stand alone. less

Sebastian. Blood. Torture. Murder. They’ve been my only companions for centuries. I haven’t needed or wanted anything else. Until I see Matty smile. Then something in me, something that’s been dormant for centuries, begins to reawaken. Matty doesn’t belong in my world. He’s loving, innocent, and full of joy. The darkness of my life would corrupt him in a heartbeat, but when he’s dragged into it against his will, nothing can stop me delivering my personal brand of justice... moreSebastian. Blood. Torture. Murder. They’ve been my only companions for centuries. I haven’t needed or wanted anything else. Until I see Matty smile. Then something in me, something that’s been dormant for centuries, begins to reawaken. Matty doesn’t belong in my world. He’s loving, innocent, and full of joy. The darkness of my life would corrupt him in a heartbeat, but when he’s dragged into it against his will, nothing can stop me delivering my personal brand of justice. Matty keeps fighting for things I can’t give him, for things I’m no longer capable of. I can’t come between him and his family. I can’t give him what he needs. But I also can’t stay away from him. Matty. I’m surrounded by couples in love. Once, I thought that’d be me. That I’d be swept off my feet and experience the kind of epic love you only see in movies. Now, I know better. A horrific night taught me to look for other things in a partner. Someone who’s predictable. Safe. Stable. Sebastian is anything but. Everyone tells me to stay away from him, but I don’t understand their concerns. How can he be a villain when all he’s shown me is kindness? He makes me want things I thought I’d given up on. Things I’m too scared to admit I still want. The trouble is, I can’t figure out what Sebastian wants. He tells me he can’t say no to me, but he won’t open up. He says to stay away from him, but he keeps coming around. One thing is for sure, Sebastian is who I want in my future. But how can I keep fighting for us if I’m the only one doing it? Justice is a MM PNR romance about a grumpy vampire assassin and the sunshine human he can’t stay away from. The second in the Damned Connections series, each book will follow a different couple as they find their HEA. Although better read in order, these books can stand alone. less

A fire mage who believes he’s broken. A vampire who believes he can fix him. A contract that’s going to change everything. Blaise. I’ve never been good at doing the right thing. A series of bad choices have left my life in tatters. Everyone is telling me to move on, but how can I? What I did was unforgivable, even if others believe otherwise. My whole world ceased to exist the night I left a human dying on a classroom floor. I don’t deserve anything good in my life, I know that... moreA fire mage who believes he’s broken. A vampire who believes he can fix him. A contract that’s going to change everything. Blaise. I’ve never been good at doing the right thing. A series of bad choices have left my life in tatters. Everyone is telling me to move on, but how can I? What I did was unforgivable, even if others believe otherwise. My whole world ceased to exist the night I left a human dying on a classroom floor. I don’t deserve anything good in my life, I know that. But I’m desperate for peace. Just a few moments where I can escape from everything I’ve done. When Toby offers me a solution that promises just that, I jump at it. I never imagined having a Dom, but with Toby in that role? Nothing has ever felt so right. Problem is, this is a contract, not a relationship. A temporary one. Which means I need to guard my heart and stop myself from falling for this enigmatic vampire. Like I said, I’ve never been good at doing the right thing. Toby. I never learn. Every time I see a needy sub, I can’t help but offer my help. Every time, I forget that it’s a contract and fall too hard and too fast. I’m the one who fixes them, never the one they choose to spend eternity with. That’s the way it always goes. When Blaise bursts into my life, I already know how it’s going to end. I can’t stop myself from wanting to help him, but this man has the capacity to break me in whole new ways. Maybe if I keep the boundaries strict between us, I can walk away at the end without another scar on my heart. Like I said, I never learn. Temperance is the third book in the Damned Connections series. Featuring a needy sub and a dom who’s trying to avoid heartbreak, this spicy MM PNR romance will pull at your heartstrings. Although this can be read as a standalone, it’s better enjoyed in order. Each book follows a different couple and has a guaranteed HEA. less

Two commitment-phobes. One ridiculous plan. A decision that changes everything…. Riley. If a no-strings hook-up is required, then I’m the perfect guy. When I meet Danny, I can’t believe my luck. A sexy wolf shifter who’s also a fireman? Who runs from relationships just as fast as I do? Sign me up. The night that follows is one for the history books, and the best part? Neither of us is looking for a repeat. That doesn’t mean we don’t see each other again... moreTwo commitment-phobes. One ridiculous plan. A decision that changes everything…. Riley. If a no-strings hook-up is required, then I’m the perfect guy. When I meet Danny, I can’t believe my luck. A sexy wolf shifter who’s also a fireman? Who runs from relationships just as fast as I do? Sign me up. The night that follows is one for the history books, and the best part? Neither of us is looking for a repeat. That doesn’t mean we don’t see each other again. Without even realizing it, we become friends. Friends who do everything together. Everything with Danny is perfect. But when I start to yearn for more from my hook-ups, I know something needs to change. So, I come up with a plan. A genius plan. I sign up for an app that arranges anonymous encounters. No names. No faces shown. No danger of pesky feelings getting involved. What could possibly go wrong? Danny. Unlike Riley, my desire to avoid a relationship has nothing to do with commitment issues. Taking a mate would mean returning to the clan who betrayed me. I’d have to leave behind this life I’ve built, a life I’m very happy with. One where Riley occupies most of my free time. Everything is going swimmingly until Riley tells me his plan. His genius plan, he calls it. He can’t see it for what I can – an idiotic idea that’ll land him in danger. I can’t let him go through with it. My wolf won’t allow it. Problem is, Riley’s as stubborn as they come. Once he’s decided on something, there’s no changing his mind. Not wanting him in danger, I realize there’s only one thing I can do. One thing that’ll keep Riley happy while also keeping him safe. I can be his anonymous hook-up. It’s idiot-proof. At least, it would be, if I wasn’t an idiot. Turns out Riley isn’t the only one who should be scared of hooking up and realizing you want more. Humility is the thrilling fourth installment in the Damned Connections series and can be read as a standalone. Featuring a wolf shifter x human pairing, heaps of found family, and only one bed, this spicy MM, PNR, friends-to-lovers romance will make you laugh and cry. Each book follows a different couple and has a guaranteed HEA. less