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Synopsis
From the author of the TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird comes the second book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—an enemies-to-lovers dark romantic comedy that turns up the danger, chaos, and heat! Contract killer Lachlan Kane just wants a quieter life, to work in his leather studio and forget about the traumatic past that’s forged him into a deadly weapon. But he needs to repay an endless debt, at least until the day his boss offers him a deal: marry Lark Montague, the daughter of his most valued business partner. The only problem? They can’t stand each other. Indie singer-songwriter Lark is the sunshine and glitter that burns through every cloud and clings to every crevice that Lachlan tries to hide inside. A rich family, a privileged life, a dearth of responsibilities—Lark has had an easy life. At least, that’s how it seems. But Lark is on the verge of losing her security. And now it’s time to prove she can get control of her haphazard future. What better way than to marry a man who’s the exact opposite of her usual type? As Lachlan and Lark navigate the intrigue and secrets of the hidden world that binds them together, it becomes harder to discern a fake marriage from a real one. But it’s not just familiar dangers that haunt them. There’s another phantom lurking on their doorstep. And this one has come for blood.
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Leather & Lark: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult dark romantic comedy features a contract killer hero, explicit sexual content, strong violence including murder, organized crime elements, and pervasive strong language. The story contains trauma and dangerous situations throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include emotional abuse, murder, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will love the witty banter and dark humor in this steamy enemies-to-lovers romance between a deadly assassin and a free-spirited musician.