Bøker av Tavia Lark

Rakos isn't really a farmer. Bellamy definitely isn't a minstrel. Sheltered, sickly Prince Bellamy dreams of adventure-but not like this. Captured in enemy territory, his royal identity will get him killed. When his dangerously attractive fellow prisoner asks who he is, Bellamy claims to be a minstrel. Except he can't carry a tune to save his life. He panicked, okay? Rakos was a dragonrider until betrayal landed him in chains. Now, he knows two things for certain: he can't trust anyone, and he wants his dragon back. When the fragile minstrel asks who he is, Rakos claims he's a farmer. When Bellamy begs for help reaching the border, Rakos refuses. Until he can't resist how much Bellamy needs him. Stormy nights and deadly masquerades forge Rakos and Bellamy's unlikely partnership into something more. Something exhilarating. Rakos treats Bellamy like a person, not a weak, untouchable prince, even as he protects him. But Rakos's enemies are circling in, and that very protection might be Bellamy's undoing. Prince in Disguise is a high fantasy gay romance, with double secret identities, Only One Bed, and a teleporting ferret. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.

The price of Kazia's power is pain. Prince Kazia Dire isn't nice. Being nice lets people close. Letting people close risks revealing Kazia's greatest secret-the power that condemns him to a lifetime of abuse. Until opportunity appears in the form of a captive enemy mage. Following a dragon across the border lands Lucien Vaire in chains, and matters only get worse from there. Lucien has hated House Dire since the last war. Now, he's under the notorious brat prince's direct control. Yet beneath Kazia's vicious mask, Lucien senses desperate vulnerability. Painful experience has taught Kazia to fear mages. He keeps Lucien at a distance even as he uses Lucien's talents. But that distance narrows with each careful kindness. Each accidental touch. Lucien acts more like a protector than a prisoner, and Kazia is tempted by the dangerous sweetness of trust. But Lucien is still a mage, and Kazia is still broken. And Kazia's cruel parents may still destroy them both. Prince of Agony is a high fantasy gay romance, featuring captivity, hurt/comfort, and enemies hiding in a linen closet together. This is the final book in the Perilous Courts series, which is best enjoyed in order.

Being claimed shouldn't feel so lonely. Sei's power isn't truly his. As a grail, his role is to serve a mage by augmenting their magic. He's equally nervous and excited about his arranged betrothal. After a life without intimacy, Sei will finally fulfill his true purpose as a treasured, valuable grail. There's only one problem: Sei's new betrothed is the legendary Marek Dire. The dragonrider prince is powerful, intimidating, and larger than life-or at least larger than Sei. Prince Marek doesn't want a husband, especially one like this. Sei might be captivating, but he's also fragile and frighteningly obedient. Marek vows to break the betrothal, and he refuses to use Sei as a grail. No matter how much Sei wants to be used. But Marek underestimates Sei. Wielding kindness as a weapon, Sei discovers unexpected tenderness in Marek-and new fierceness in himself. But being a grail in power-hungry Draskora is dangerous, and Marek still fears two things. That someone else might hurt Sei... ...or that Marek himself will. Prince and Betrothed is a high fantasy gay romance, with an arranged marriage, dragons, and shameless displays of affection. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, and Prince and Betrothed continues the three-book arc about the princes of Draskora.

The brochure promises everything will be safe and simple: a vampire orders for delivery, and the agency sends a willing human to sate the vampire's thirst.In Never Been Bitten, college student Alec Ward needs money-and he's willing to sell his own blood for it. When he arrives for his first call, he expects to be nervous. What he doesn't expect is his immediate, overwhelming attraction to Leander Garrison. The seductive, powerful vampire wants more than Alec's blood-and Alec discovers how happy he is to submit.In Bitten With Benefits, Alec can't stop thinking about Leander. He has no idea what the wealthy, powerful vampire could see in a broke college student like him, but he craves surrender to the vampire's cold, possessive touch. The next time Leander calls for delivery, Alec is ready. It soon becomes clear that Leander has been thinking about him too-and he has plans for their intimate dinner for two.But in Bitten Steady, Alec's ordered to deliver blood once again-to a different vampire. Alec doesn't want give blood to another vampire, but he's under contract. And it's just blood, not sex, but it still feels like a betrayal. The delivery service brought Alec and Leander together-now, will it tear them apart? Or will the crisis bind them even closer?Vampire Delivery Service Books 1-3 brings three sizzling paranormal stories together for 25,000 words of love, lust, bondage, discipline, domination, and submission!

Cuddling with your bodyguard is normal-right? Vana Dire can't show weakness if he wants to survive the Draskoran court. The only man he can be vulnerable with is Daromir-Vana's magic-bound bodyguard. The binding lets them share each other's pain, and Vana depends on Daromir's comfort as much as his services as a guard. Vana could never risk their friendship. Even if he craves far more than Daromir's loyalty. Daromir Azri sees a side of Vana nobody else sees. Behind closed doors, the cold, elegant prince is kindhearted. Vulnerable. He needs Daromir. If Daromir's devotion sometimes feels like something else? Daromir must be mistaken. His duty comes first, and he'll do anything to protect Vana-including one thing he's never done before: He's keeping a secret. Then their magic bond changes, and suddenly Vana and Daromir don't just share pain anymore. Each shared sensation pushes their friendship to the breaking point, just when Vana and Daromir need each other most. They're facing a mysterious ambassador, a chaos-stirring prince, the consequences of past schemes- And an assassin seeking Vana's life. Prince and Bodyguard is a gay fantasy romance with pining, hurt/comfort, and codependent cuddling. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, and Prince and Bodyguard begins a new three-book arc about the princes of Draskora.

One night of bliss could unravel a kingdom. Be obedient. Be grateful. As the neglected illegitimate son of a powerful family, Corin is expected to follow his magic-gifted brother to the palace as a servant. He's unwilling but resigned-and allows himself one night of distraction in a stranger's arms. Corin never knew pleasure and pain could be so exhilarating. So comforting. Corin only regrets he'll never again see the anonymous man who ruined him for anyone else. Until the next morning, when Corin meets his brother's new arranged fiancé. Prince Audric doesn't want a loveless political betrothal, but he'll do anything for his kingdom. His last night of freedom is a rare indulgence-and a terrible mistake. Corin is sweet, beautiful, and sees Audric like nobody else does. He's also Audric's fiancé's younger brother. Audric's arranged betrothal might be a relationship in name only, but he can't touch Corin again. Constant proximity hurts when they can't be together. But avoidance is impossible when Corin might be the key to unraveling the conspiracy behind Audric's betrothal- And when Corin keeps fainting into Audric's arms. Prince and Pawn is a high fantasy gay romance with hurt/comfort, forbidden pining, inappropriate use of vines, and more magic tigers. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.

He's supposed to kill Prince Julien. Not fall for him. Whisper doesn't remember his real name. All he knows is the elite assassin guild that raised him-and controls him with the threat of blood magic. Plagued by nightmares, he doesn't get to refuse assignments, even when his new job doesn't make sense: Infiltrate Prince Julien's court, protect him until the signal arrives, then kill him. Julien hides his own schemes behind a sordid reputation. He trusts nobody besides his brothers, and he certainly doesn't trust the aloof, beautiful new stranger at court. But he doesn't have to trust the stranger to be drawn to him, especially when he saves Julien's life. Then Julien saves Whisper too, and Whisper's reserve shatters. Beneath Julien's playboy facade is a warmth Whisper can't resist. Whisper's never been comforted before. He's never been cared for like this. As his nightmares darken, Julien's touch is his only solace-but falling in love could ruin them both. Because Whisper's mission hasn't changed, and the price for failure is worse than death. Prince and Assassin is a high fantasy gay romance, with secret identities, hurt/comfort, and magic tigers with attitude. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.

He'll die without touch.As a necromancer, Shae loses a little more of himself every time he uses his magic. Always cold, always touch-starved, the only thing that helps is human contact. But that's hard to come by when those same dark powers scare everyone away from him. Nobody likes a necromancer.Especially a paladin of the Radiant Order.Arthur's still bitter and broken after his last lover stabbed him in the back, and the last thing he needs is another brush with evil. When he agrees to escort the wandering necromancer north, he's just doing a public service.But he never expected Shae to be so clingy. Or distractingly attractive.Shae has never felt an aura as warm and safe as Arthur's. He craves the man's touch-and more. But everyone he's ever known has left him, and it's just a matter of time before Arthur leaves him too.Assuming the soul-stealing monsters don't kill them first.The Necromancer's Light is a gay fantasy romance, with magic, hurt/comfort, and bed sharing for Reasons. First in a series but can be read alone.

Desire is his downfall. Rejected by his ruthless family and the god he betrayed them for, Leth is desperate for a chance to prove himself. A purpose for his sword and magic. Anything beyond the legacy of restraint and repression that's broken him down again and again. But his new quest comes with an infuriatingly familiar companion. Evain draws power from human desire. Every heated glance or tender touch feeds the flames of his magic. He has little patience for a frigid sword-witch who hates anything demonic-but somehow, traveling with pretty Leth makes him feel stronger than ever. On the rare occasion Leth deigns to look at him. Wild magic and winter nights throw them together, and cracks start forming in their first impressions. Leth wants more than a purpose from Evain, and Evain wants more than heated glances from Leth. But Evain's hiding a secret that could shatter their fragile trust: he isn't human. And Leth can't afford weakness when his family's out for blood.The Sword-Witch's Heart is a gay fantasy romance, with demons, hurt/comfort, and huddling for warmth. It's the third book in the Radiance series, and while the relationship arc is standalone, events from The Necromancer's Light and The Paladin's Shadow are referenced.