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A Court-Ordered Romance: Merry Mischief (Winter Bliss)Fantasy · Lark
She made a devils bargain to save her job, but now theres a demon sharing her bed
Vale, Hollywood’s newest demon heartthrob, promised never to return home to Winter Bliss. Until his movie’s press tour forces him back. One drunken night with friends leads to the destruction of a historic statue, landing him a 90-day probation. Stuck at home with his premiere looming, Vale’s career is in jeopardy. His only hope? Convincing a therapist to play the role of a lifetime–his devoted wife. But only in front of the cameras.
Coco may be human, but she’s brilliant when it comes to treating magical disorders. Connecting with demons though…not so much. Despite how charming–and annoying–Vale is, she needs his demon expertise to save her clinic. Its a bargain–or marriage proposal?–she cant refuse.
As they navigate the holiday season, a spark of attraction ignites, threatening to turn their fake relationship into something dangerously real. In a town built on bargains and secrets, happily ever after comes at a price.
Is their court-appointed romance strong enough to survive the real world, or is it til probation do they part?
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Ash and the ButterflyHistorical · Lark Maitland
When scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexleys new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.
Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earls journalsall of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind Luke encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attractionand ended with a slap to the face.
Cracking the cipher is a welcome reprieve from Graces messy life in Londonbut means working with Luke, a man she ardently wishes to hurl into the sea. Also stressful? The fact that she cannot stop thinking about him.
Over a week of long days and sleepless nights, Grace and Luke discover an uncommon ability to infuriate one another. But as hotter passions emerge, their connection grows deeper and more complicated than either could ever have imagined.
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The Duke's Bride Vanishes (The Secret Lives of Regency Ladies Book 1)Historical · Lark Maitland
Rumors have flown for years.
That hes ruined scores of enemies.
Broken just as many hearts.
Lost an eye in a duel.
Murdered his first wife.
The Beast of Blackflint is a monster out of a fairy tale.
Arabella Dentons father just negotiated his most ambitious deal: marrying her to a duke. Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Alberlefifteen years her senior, powerful, cold, scarred, and terrifying. Worse, their wedding will mean the end of Arabellas secret life as one of Londons most promising artists.
Nick knows what he needs: a wife who will give him an heir without capturing his interest, imagination, or heart. Shy Arabella seems perfect. Until she vanishes from their betrothal dinner. Running from him into a raging, deadly storm.
When Nick goes after Arabella, what unfolds is a night neither predicted. A singular night of accusation, of truths never before confessed and unexpected, searing passion, for as long as the storm might last.
The Dukes Bride Vanishes is a novella-length Regency Romance. For those seeking a content warning, please be aware that characters make mention of serious subjects including abuse and suicide.
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Holly's Unjolly Christmas: Horned up for the HolidaysRomance · Lark
Just because she's snowed in with a monster doesn't mean she can't enjoy herself a little…or a lot…
Holly loves people. But that doesn't mean she wants to be around any over the holidays. So, booking an isolated cabin on top of idyllic Mount Winter Bliss is exactly the escape from reality she needs. It's just her crappy luck that the rental comes with a grumpy, sexy demon groundskeeper—and that an avalanche strands them there. Together…
Azgoran wants nothing to do with people. And since renters who are willing to traipse across dangerous terrain are in short supply, avoiding humans isn't usually a problem. Until she shows up. Holly is far too tiny, talkative, and…adorable for him. But for some reason, knowing all that doesn't make it any easier to keep his mind—and hands—off her…
The only thing these opposites have in common is forced proximity and a big attraction. Is that enough to get them to happily ever after? Or are they destined for the most unjolly Christmas ever?
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Temperance (Damned Connections Book 3)Fantasy · Lark Taylor
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 some believe otherwise. My whole world imploded 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 isn't a relationship, it's a contract. 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 stop myself from offering 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 entirely 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.
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Tainted VowsRomance · Lark Anderson
Ivy
I come from a long line of black widows.
A whole society of them.
My own mother killed my father and played the role of grieving widow so well, no one suspected a thing.
And now it's my turn.
Unfortunately, finding a mark isn't as easy as it once was, and I'm forced to go online to find the perfect husband to kill.
No, not Tinder.
Wife For Hire.
Mateo
With only months left to live, my grandfather demands I find a bride and create an heir, or else he'll leave me nothing. Wife For Hire Agency is my only chance at fulfilling my obligation.
But when I find out I've caught a spider instead of the complaint doormat I'd wanted, my plans change.
Forced into isolation so my wife can't get away with my literal murder, I keep her under lock and key to fulfill every single one of my grandfather's dying wishes before turning her in.
Unfortunately for me, my wife's web is a lot stickier than I gave her credit for, and if I'm not careful, my negligence might cost me a lot more than my inheritance.
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Humility (Damned Connections Book 4)Romance · Lark Taylor
Two commitment-phobes. One ridiculous plan. A decision that changes everything…
Riley
If a no-strings hookup 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 realising it, we become friends. Friends who do everything together.
Everything with Danny is perfect, but when I start to yearn for more from my hookups, 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 it is—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 realise 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 hookup.
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 realising you want more.
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Conflicted (Hopeless Blessed Book 1)Fantasy · Lark Taylor
Heaven has many rules for angels to follow, but one comes above all others.
Angels and demons cannot fall in love.
Micah
I've been alive for millennia and have yet to meet my fated mate. It's not something I've ever cared about; my heart already belongs to another. Someone I can't have. Someone who doesn't want me.
Now I know we'll never be together. Unlike me, he's found his fated mates. Two of them.
That's fine. As leader of the Seraphim, Heaven's most elite unit of angels, I don't have time for love.
Apparently fate has other ideas.
Meeting my mate on a battlefield outside Hell is surprising, to say the least. When you add in his uncanny resemblance to the man who broke my heart, it's safe to say I'm far from pleased.
The fact that he's a demon, my natural born enemy, is just icing on the cake of this is never going to happen. It's a good thing I haven't been banking on meeting my mate and living happily ever after, because there's no way it's happening with Nox.
It's not like Nox wants me either. He hates me with a ferocity I've come to expect from his kind. The two of us never being together is the only thing we can agree on.
Still, there's a pull between us that neither of us can ignore, no matter how much I wish we could. What starts out as hate sex, a way to try and burn off the intensity between us, quickly blossoms into something more. Something dangerous.
Something forbidden.
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