The Firm series by Cora Rose and Lark Taylor grabbed me and held on until I finished all the books in the series in a matter of days. Currently only three books, with a fourth coming out in early September, the series is set around an almost mafia-like organization called the Firm. Working from the shadows the Firm rules the town of St. Dismas, meeting out justice for those who have gotten away with foul deeds, helping the poor and desperate, and fulfilling the requests made to them. But, there’s always a price for their help.

The first book, Covenant, follows the story of Wyatt when, in desperate need of money to take care of his injured brother, he makes a request to the firm for money to get physical therapy rehabilitation for his brother. His price is nothing like he expected. He has to pretend to be married to someone from his past, Matthais, a member of the elite Buckingham family.

From there each book focuses on one of Matthais’s brothers: Cade in Deviant, Wylder in Vigilant, and soon Samson in Allegiant. In each book one of the brothers finds the love of their life in an unexpected way and the cast of characters grows. Each book gives us more details of the world of St. Dismas and the work of the Firm.

Overall, these books were a wonderful read. I had a hard time putting them down and each gave a glimpse of the next book that left the reader wanting more. I’m very much looking forward to Allegiant when it comes out on September 10, 2026.  Both Lark Taylor and Cora Rose have great writing styles individually and when they come together the writing is just wonderful. The worldbuilding is rich, the characters diverse, and the plot strong.

My latest read is Lark Taylor‘s Devil’s Mark, the first book in her Reckless Damned series.

Devil’s Mark is a thrilling high heat, hurt/comfort, M/M contemporary paranormal romance with a HEA and no cliff-hanger. It features a possessive demon and the broken teacher who captures his heart. ‘Devil’s Mark’ is the first in The Reckless Damned series but can be read as a standalone. Each book focuses on a different couple and will have a HEA.

Lark Taylor builds a very rich world in which demons and other supernatural creatures live hidden among human society. She provides an interesting picture of Hell and demon society throughout the book.  I really liked the characters. We meet Oscar, an English teacher who is recovering from a particularly bad relationship, and Cal, a demon who going through his long life with a stream of lovers who never hold his interest. Once they meet, there is an instant connection that leads to sparks flying. Oscar is so relatable in his worries, anxiety, and love of M/M romance books. The reader is drawn in and becomes investing in Oscar and Cal’s Happy Ever After. The side characters have a life of their own. My favorite was one of Cal’s brothers, Harlow. I’m very much looking forward to reading his story in book 2.

Overall, the plot was interesting, the characters engaging, and the pacing steady enough to keep the reader turning page after page. Definitely worth reading this book and the whole series.

A new book came out from an author I know, Ellis Kincaide. Previously published in a short story anthology, this work has been enhanced and extended for it’s Kindle release. Here’s the blurb:

Journalist Ian Richards just wants to finish his story on immigration’s effect on extended families. When his source sends him to a BDSM club, Ian must decide how far he’ll go for his story. Will he let the enigmatic Vincenzo call the shots or will his surly stubbornness ruin what could be his best article yet?

Kincaide’s writing flows off the page. Ian is relatable with his grumpy attitude and imposter syndrome. His meeting with Vincenzo is hot and steamy and leads to some wonderful BDSM scenes. It’s a quick read, definitely worth your time.

What It’s Worth is out now on Kindle Unlimited.

Lately I have been reading the Leather and Lattes series by Katherine McIntyre.

Set in the same world as her Dungeons and Dating series, each book features a different employee who works at Whipped, a cafe and kink club. What I love about the series is it’s diversity, both in the kinks that are represented and in the pairings. The first book, Immersion Play, features Micah, new to kink, and Parker, a Daddy Dom. Both come with emotional baggage that they must sort out to find their happily ever after. The later books mix up the pairings with the second book (Extraction Play) featuring a FF pairing, then a MMM pairing in the third book (Percolation Play), and a MX pairing in the fourth (Filtration Play). The fifth book, Concentration Play, takes us back to an MM pairing and rounds out the last of the main casts of characters.

“But he’s definitely a brat-in-waiting.”

“Oh good,” Sloan said. “We haven’t collected one of those yet.”

“Kinkster Pokemon?” Parker said, a grin rising to his lips. “Gotta catch ’em all?”

While the books feature sexy, kinky romps in bed (and other places) and numerous play party scenes, they don’t lack for plot and conflict. The books are hard to put down once started. The characters really suck you into their lives and the happenings at Whipped. The found family aspect is strong throughout the whole series and really helps to tie the books together.

If you like some kink with your romance, go and check out the series. You won’t be disappointed.