Lovers of the Damned Series by Colette Rivera

Love isn’t for the Fallen. Ash will never find his fated mate. He lost all hope over a millennia ago. Being alone forever is his punishment for falling to Earth, but as he works to reunite his demon brothers and remain free from Lucifer’s clutches, he’s captivated by a human. And Ash wonders if he’s wrong. Harper Nightingale is finally a free witch. Sent to hunt the demons known as the Hounds of Hell, Harper seizes the chance to escape his evil coven... moreLove isn’t for the Fallen. Ash will never find his fated mate. He lost all hope over a millennia ago. Being alone forever is his punishment for falling to Earth, but as he works to reunite his demon brothers and remain free from Lucifer’s clutches, he’s captivated by a human. And Ash wonders if he’s wrong. Harper Nightingale is finally a free witch. Sent to hunt the demons known as the Hounds of Hell, Harper seizes the chance to escape his evil coven. Now, he’s living in Shearwater Landing, disguised as a human, and nothing is more important than holding on to his freedom. Harper trusts no one and won’t let anyone get close until one night when he’s drawn to a man named Ash and decides to take him home. But Ash isn’t a man. He’s one of the demons Harper's been sent to hunt. Once they meet, Ash can’t stay away, no matter how he tries. Could Harper be his mate? Can a demon and a witch set on hiding their identities ever trust each other enough to embrace a fated connection? ***. Demon’s Mate is book one in the Lovers of the Damned series. Each book features a different couple. This fated mate MM paranormal romance ends in a HEA. While the romance stands alone, this series is best read in order due to an overarching plot. Content warnings can be found using the look inside feature and on the author’s website. less

Fated to a broken heart. Dante never gave up on finding his fated mate. For thousands of years, while the rest of the Fallen lost hope, he was the demon who believed he’d find his man. And when Dante sees Ollie, he knows. His mate. His human. His Ollie. Ollie Hudson doesn’t do relationships. Not even the spark he feels for his roommate’s friend Dante can change his mind. History taught him not to trust anyone in love, even himself. But that doesn’t mean he and Dante can’t be friends... moreFated to a broken heart. Dante never gave up on finding his fated mate. For thousands of years, while the rest of the Fallen lost hope, he was the demon who believed he’d find his man. And when Dante sees Ollie, he knows. His mate. His human. His Ollie. Ollie Hudson doesn’t do relationships. Not even the spark he feels for his roommate’s friend Dante can change his mind. History taught him not to trust anyone in love, even himself. But that doesn’t mean he and Dante can’t be friends. And why can’t fated mates form a bond through friendship? Dante won’t push for something Ollie doesn’t desire. With Ollie unaware of magic, there’s no rush to explain the draw between them and no pressure to mate. Until Lucifer returns and everything goes to Hell. Dante is forced to cement the mating bond or lose Ollie forever, tying them together before they’re ready. Will Ollie ever accept what they have and choose Dante, or is Dante’s fate a mating bond forever marred by the pain under which it was formed and a mate who wants to undo it all? ***. Demon’s Heart is book two in the Lovers of the Damned series. This MM paranormal romance ends in a HEA, and while the romance stands alone and each book in the series features a different couple, this series is best read in order due to an overarching plot. Content warnings can be found using the look inside feature and on the author’s website. less

Frustration shouldn’t feel this good. Onyx doesn’t need anyone, least of all a mate. He certainly doesn’t need his demon brothers, but can’t seem to get rid of them or their task of helping the magic world adjust to demonkind’s return to the Human Realm. What’s worse than that? The most annoying, do-gooder witch won’t leave Onyx alone. Nico Velázquez may have discovered demons in Shearwater Landing by accident, but he’s committed to ensuring a peaceful transition for everyone... moreFrustration shouldn’t feel this good. Onyx doesn’t need anyone, least of all a mate. He certainly doesn’t need his demon brothers, but can’t seem to get rid of them or their task of helping the magic world adjust to demonkind’s return to the Human Realm. What’s worse than that? The most annoying, do-gooder witch won’t leave Onyx alone. Nico Velázquez may have discovered demons in Shearwater Landing by accident, but he’s committed to ensuring a peaceful transition for everyone. Especially if it means working with Onyx. Onyx is beautiful. Terrifying. Bratty. Nico can’t get him out of his head. Onyx needs someone to be firm with him. Someone who shows up for him, and Nico would love to break through his prickly exterior and take charge of the demon hiding beneath. Onyx doesn’t understand why Nico cares. Why does hating Nico feel so good? No one’s ever captivated Onyx like Nico. It’s maddening. If it weren’t for all the wrong reasons, Onyx might think Nico was his mate. ***. Demon’s Desire is book three in the Lovers of the Damned series, with each book featuring a different couple. This fated mate MM paranormal romance ends in a HEA, and while the romance stands alone, this series is best read in order due to an overarching plot. Content warnings can be found inside and on the author’s website. less

Love’s price is redemption. Happiness isn’t for Lucifer. He chose to be the villain and no matter his initial motivation, he embraced being bad. Now he can’t even make amends. Luc will never have the life he fell to Earth to find. Luc doesn’t deserve his fated mate, and yet there he is, strolling into a bar. Dex Colt’s life has been on hold for years. It’s time to move on, sell the home that feels like a tomb, and take back his life. Starting with the gorgeous guy asking to join him for a drink... moreLove’s price is redemption. Happiness isn’t for Lucifer. He chose to be the villain and no matter his initial motivation, he embraced being bad. Now he can’t even make amends. Luc will never have the life he fell to Earth to find. Luc doesn’t deserve his fated mate, and yet there he is, strolling into a bar. Dex Colt’s life has been on hold for years. It’s time to move on, sell the home that feels like a tomb, and take back his life. Starting with the gorgeous guy asking to join him for a drink. Usually, Dex would say no to more than a quickie, but there’s something special about Luc, and there’s no harm in agreeing to a date. Right? As it turns out, harm doesn’t begin to cover it. Dex’s best friend drops the bombshell that magic exists, and reveals that Luc isn’t the sweet man he appears to be. He’s the Devil. It’s no surprise Lucifer’s mate is the best friend of the man he once tried to kill. A mate who hates him is the universe’s retribution. But Dex inspires a better world. If Luc can mend all that he’s destroyed, he could give Dex a gift even greater than his love. And if Dex will have him, together they might truly have it all. ***. Devil’s Mate is the fourth and final book in the Lovers of the Damned series. This fated mate MM paranormal romance ends in a HEA. While the romance stands alone and each book features a different couple, this series is best read in order due to an overarching plot. Content warnings can be found using the look inside feature and on the author’s website. less