Wayward Sons Series by L. Eveland

Death is his business, and I live to serve. TheoMortician River Laskin is a monster, a narcissistic sociopath with blood on his hands, but he’s also my savior. When he rescues me from a human trafficking ring, the last thing on my mind is vengeance. I need to pull my life together and figure out how to survive in a world where I don’t exist. Without someone to tell me what to do, I’m lost. River is all I have to cling to, the only thing that makes sense in this terrifying new world... moreDeath is his business, and I live to serve. TheoMortician River Laskin is a monster, a narcissistic sociopath with blood on his hands, but he’s also my savior. When he rescues me from a human trafficking ring, the last thing on my mind is vengeance. I need to pull my life together and figure out how to survive in a world where I don’t exist. Without someone to tell me what to do, I’m lost. River is all I have to cling to, the only thing that makes sense in this terrifying new world. But he and his family of murderous psychopaths have other plans, mafia connections, and murder on their minds. River I knew from the moment I saw him that Theo was mine. Mine to protect, mine to break, mine to put back together again. My favorite toy. I will use every resource at my disposal to find the men who hurt him and make them pay, whether he wants me to or not. It’s not up to him. I’ll burn every bridge, turn over every stone, dig up every body until I get what I want. And what I want now is vengeance for Theo. The Devil himself couldn’t stop me. I dare him to try. Body Count is the first novel in the Wayward Sons series, a series standalone of dark MM romances that follows the Laskin brothers as they battle their inner demons and find love. less

I’ll protect what’s mine, even if it tears this family apart. My life is a mess, a nightmare for a man obsessed with cleanliness. As the eldest, it’s my job to protect my murderous brothers while maintaining appearances as a successful plastic surgeon. Everyone thinks I’ve got my life together, but I’m secretly falling apart. I needed a purpose, something beyond killing to live for. And then I meet Pax, another vigilante. I crave his pain, his praise, his touch like a drug... moreI’ll protect what’s mine, even if it tears this family apart. My life is a mess, a nightmare for a man obsessed with cleanliness. As the eldest, it’s my job to protect my murderous brothers while maintaining appearances as a successful plastic surgeon. Everyone thinks I’ve got my life together, but I’m secretly falling apart. I needed a purpose, something beyond killing to live for. And then I meet Pax, another vigilante. I crave his pain, his praise, his touch like a drug. The chemistry between us is undeniable, but it can’t last. I’m too broken, and he deserves better. Even if I can’t have him, I’ll protect him and his daughters from everyone—especially my own family. They know something about this killer Pax and I are hunting, but no one’s talking and the closer we get to the truth, the more familiar blood I have to shed. By the time I’ve closed this case, I might not have a family left to protect. Skin Deep is a 98,000-word standalone dark romance in the Wayward Sons series, which follows the Laskin brothers as they battle their inner demons and find love. less

I’m a rabid dog that only one man can tame.After springing me from the psych hospital, my brothers sold me to a group of assassins posing as mechanics. Forced to work in their garage, I’m biding my time, waiting for my chance to escape, this time for good. I’ve got people to kill.The only thing in my way is Boone Calhoun, their charismatic leader. He likes to pretend he’s untouchable, but I know his weakness. A whisper here, a fleeting touch there and I’ll have him begging to please me... moreI’m a rabid dog that only one man can tame.After springing me from the psych hospital, my brothers sold me to a group of assassins posing as mechanics. Forced to work in their garage, I’m biding my time, waiting for my chance to escape, this time for good. I’ve got people to kill.The only thing in my way is Boone Calhoun, their charismatic leader. He likes to pretend he’s untouchable, but I know his weakness. A whisper here, a fleeting touch there and I’ll have him begging to please me.Seducing my captor without falling for him should be easy, but something’s wrong. I can’t help but crave his touch, even as I hate him for it.But I will have my vengeance against the people who hurt me. No one’s going to stop me. Not the Laskins, not the voices in my head, and certainly not the irresistible man holding me prisoner. less

I’ll do anything to have him.Even if it means destroying him.ShepherdMy life is a carefully crafted web of lies. The world knows me as Doctor Shepherd Laskin, respected dom, psychiatrist, and professor. But underneath the façade of the perfect gentleman, I’m a monster, a vigilante with a shattered psyche who hunts men who abuse their positions of power.But I’m burnt out. Lonely. Desperate for a submissive who can withstand my darker side.When I met Elias, the sparks were instant... moreI’ll do anything to have him.Even if it means destroying him.ShepherdMy life is a carefully crafted web of lies. The world knows me as Doctor Shepherd Laskin, respected dom, psychiatrist, and professor. But underneath the façade of the perfect gentleman, I’m a monster, a vigilante with a shattered psyche who hunts men who abuse their positions of power.But I’m burnt out. Lonely. Desperate for a submissive who can withstand my darker side.When I met Elias, the sparks were instant. We even share the same taking down a dangerous cult to free my estranged sister.But I can’t have him. He’s too good, too pure, too psychologically fragile.I know I’ll ruin him, but what choice do I have? He knows my secret, and with the FBI breathing down my neck I have only two choices…And Elias might not survive either outcome.EliasI’m used to being alone. Ever since I left that cult, I’ve gotten used to it. People just don’t seem to understand me. Hell, I don’t understand me.But Shepherd does. From the moment we met, he’s understood me and my dark desires better than anyone. Maybe it’s because he knows what it’s like to grow up in a cult, to be alone, to be damaged.I know the last thing I should want is more pain, but I can’t help it. I crave what he does to me, even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts.I know he’s complicated. I know he’s dangerous. Falling for him could mean death…or worse.But I don’t care. I want him, even the complicated, messy, deadly parts of him, and I’m willing to go through hell to prove it.Body and Soul is the fourth book in the Wayward Sons series, which follows the Laskin brothers as they battle their inner demons and find love. This is a dark romance with dark themes intended for adult audiences. less

*PLEASE The release date may be moved forward*It’s not obsession if he feels it too.I’m Xander Laskin—vigilante, unapologetic party boy, and *very* into my new handler. Ash Valentine is everything I’ve ever tall, brooding, and straight as an arrow… or so he’d like me to believe.But I’m not blind. I know there’s something between us—I just need him to admit it.Getting into my estranged father’s elite mercenary program was my way of proving myself. Now I have my chance... more*PLEASE The release date may be moved forward*It’s not obsession if he feels it too.I’m Xander Laskin—vigilante, unapologetic party boy, and *very* into my new handler. Ash Valentine is everything I’ve ever tall, brooding, and straight as an arrow… or so he’d like me to believe.But I’m not blind. I know there’s something between us—I just need him to admit it.Getting into my estranged father’s elite mercenary program was my way of proving myself. Now I have my chance. Our mission? Fly to Paris, infiltrate the inner circle of fashion icon Avery Roche… and take him out. Because no one, no matter how stylish, should get away with murder.And to make it work, Ash has to pose as my husband. It's the perfect opportunity for us to get close and cozy... as long as we survive. One thing is for certain. By the end of this mission, Ash will be mine. He just doesn't know it yet. Hero Worship is the fifth book in the Wayward Sons series, which follows the Laskin brothers as they battle their inner demons and find love. This is a dark romance with dark themes intended for adult audiences. less