, I'm really, reallyyyyy excited for this book. I can't even tell you. When I first started writing dark MM romance, it was like turning on a faucet that hadn't been used in a long time. The pipes made a lot of noise, and things came in sputters and bursts before it actually flowed. That's how it is when you start something new, right?

But Ravi's book was different. He took me by surprise in the best way, and for someone who seemed so innocent when he wandered onto the pages of Blackmail, he turned out to be quite the chaos gremlin. He told his story himself, and hardly needed me. I absolutely adore him, and I hope you will too.

I should mention, Ravi's book is a bit darker than the first two. Book 4 of the series will be darker still. Now that the tap is flowing, and all. Just thought I should warn you. And now, I give you Ravi...

Guardian comes out on February 10th.

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About Guardian:

The one he wants is the only one he can't control.

Ravi

When my parents were killed 4 years ago, I went to live with Liam.

For 2 years, I’ve been in love with him.

I’ve also hated him nearly that long.

He’s overbearing, controlling, and lately he tracks my every move.

I can’t take it anymore.

I’ve saved some cash working as a companionship escort, but it’s not enough to escape.

I decide to auction myself off. It’ll give me the money I need to leave this town—and Liam—in my past.

Except nothing goes to plan, and my escape goes up in smoke.

Liam

I’m not a good man. I’m certainly not one who should be charged with someone else's care.

But I promised my friend—Ravi’s safety is my priority.

Even if I’m protecting him from me.

But the more I work to keep him out of danger, the harder he rebels.

The harder he rebels, the harsher my punishments.

Then I discover his ridiculous, harebrained auction plan.

If I can’t stop the auction, I have little choice.

Ravi will not become a stranger’s plaything.

Not while I have a plan of my own.

Guardian is a dark MM, enemies-to-lovers, kink awakening GUARDIAN romance featuring a tortured vigilante hero who’s met his match in the sunshiny male escort he’s been charged with protecting. This story also contains consensual non-monogamy (after all, sharing is caring).

Possible triggers include: revenge sex, spanking, imprisonment as punishment, stalking/tracking, use of restraints, off-page military trauma, on-page torture and murder of bad guys, accidental drug overdose, attempted kidnapping, forced OHs, and some of the consent is a bit dubious.

Tropes: Age gap/all grown up, guardian/ward, obsessed hero, hot alphahole, kink awakening, virgin auction, opposites attract, found family, dark secrets, emotional scars, punishment sex, bondage and orgasm play, sex club, power exchange, younger hero falls first, older hero falls harder, "I know what's best for you," "touch him and die," and vigilante shit, as Taylor Swift would say.

What I'm reading when I'm not working on Book 4 of the Belle Argo Escorts series:

Little Deaths Nenia Campbell

This one is MF erotic horror, so I don't know yet how it's going to end, but the author also has it categorized as gothic romance, so I'm hopeful there's at least some kind of HFN. It's about a woman whose stepson is obsessed with her, and there's definitely some kink. Someone posted about it on threads (If we're not friends on Threads, please join me there. I've gotten the best book recs from people, and the Heated Rivalry discussion is plentiful). I'm loving it so far.

What books are you loving right now?

Happy reading, y'all,

Beth Christopher