Damaged Devils Series by Charity Parkerson

Chad’s entire existence revolves around being a thorn in his stepfather’s side. Now he finally has the money to disappear forever and become someone new. It seems like a bad time to fall in love. Years ago, Chad had an arrangement of sorts with an extremely powerful man. This man paid for his college while Chad kept him satisfied in secret, protecting his career and reputation. It was a win for everyone. Until the man married Chad’s mother, that is... moreChad’s entire existence revolves around being a thorn in his stepfather’s side. Now he finally has the money to disappear forever and become someone new. It seems like a bad time to fall in love. Years ago, Chad had an arrangement of sorts with an extremely powerful man. This man paid for his college while Chad kept him satisfied in secret, protecting his career and reputation. It was a win for everyone. Until the man married Chad’s mother, that is. Then Chad’s life became a nightmare no one can understand. Now Chad lives for revenge. Nothing warms his twisted heart any longer except the thought of being the constant embarrassment for the senator, who pretends to be the perfect family man. Chad won’t stop until he completely escapes. Except, now there’s this other guy…Journey needs whatever dirt Chad has on his stepfather. His organization wants a senator in their corner they can control. It’s the worst luck imaginable that Chad makes Journey feel something for someone else for the first time in years. All he can do is hope Chad can forgive his betrayal and that he can free them both when it turns out Chad is the only currency the senator cares about. In his organization, not only does the family come first, but there’s also no getting out.The Fixer is the first book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. This series is a spin-off from her Kings of the East books. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

He was trained to kill. In the process, he lost his sanity and his soul. Onyx doesn’t see any of that when he looks at Seven. Seven is one of countless boys who trained through an underground program to follow the worst of orders. He broke free a long time ago. Now he uses his skills on his terms, but his sanity can’t be recovered. No one knows him. He’s simply a shadow. A nightmare. Except there’s this one guy he can’t shake.The way Seven slips in and out of his life drives Onyx crazy... moreHe was trained to kill. In the process, he lost his sanity and his soul. Onyx doesn’t see any of that when he looks at Seven. Seven is one of countless boys who trained through an underground program to follow the worst of orders. He broke free a long time ago. Now he uses his skills on his terms, but his sanity can’t be recovered. No one knows him. He’s simply a shadow. A nightmare. Except there’s this one guy he can’t shake.The way Seven slips in and out of his life drives Onyx crazy. He wants to hate him. Seven is too hard to resist. Just when he thinks he’s finally made some headway towards a real relationship, Seven’s secrets come crashing down on them. Now Onyx has a choice to make. He can believe the worst or follow his heart. Either way seems equally doomed.Deviant Soul is the second book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

Archer clawed his way to the top of a crime organization. He can’t care about anyone. So why is Angel under his skin?Not only is Archer cold, cruel, and calculating, but he also doesn’t let anyone close to him. The only person he even remotely considers a friend is his longtime guard. Even then, he doesn’t let the guy forget who’s in charge. He can never be seen as weak. That’s why Angel drives him insane. He shouldn’t care the man won’t be tied down by him. Archer can’t stop chasing him... moreArcher clawed his way to the top of a crime organization. He can’t care about anyone. So why is Angel under his skin?Not only is Archer cold, cruel, and calculating, but he also doesn’t let anyone close to him. The only person he even remotely considers a friend is his longtime guard. Even then, he doesn’t let the guy forget who’s in charge. He can never be seen as weak. That’s why Angel drives him insane. He shouldn’t care the man won’t be tied down by him. Archer can’t stop chasing him.Nothing drives Angel crazier than his inability to say no to Archer. He’s already almost lost his best friends because of Archer. Angel knows Archer is cruel. He’s often on the receiving end of his callous behavior. Yet he always lets Archer stay in his life. That’s exactly why he has to run. He just never expects the way almost losing Archer permanently will wreck him to his core.Villainous is the third book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

Becoming the deep fake of a sitting senator was never part of Kenneth’s life plan. Neither was falling for the detective bent on exposing him.For most of his adult life, Kenneth has belonged to a crime lord. When his boss offers him a chance to transform into a missing sitting senator, he sees it as his chance to carve a new path for himself. Except the moment he gets his new assignment, Kenneth becomes an even bigger prisoner than ever before... moreBecoming the deep fake of a sitting senator was never part of Kenneth’s life plan. Neither was falling for the detective bent on exposing him.For most of his adult life, Kenneth has belonged to a crime lord. When his boss offers him a chance to transform into a missing sitting senator, he sees it as his chance to carve a new path for himself. Except the moment he gets his new assignment, Kenneth becomes an even bigger prisoner than ever before. The cameras and a local detective are always watching. One of those things is his new reason to live.Detective Nic Higgins knows something isn’t quite right with Senator Kenneth Yearly. He just can’t figure out what. Every time he sets eyes on Kenneth, there’s a feeling in his gut. Nic can’t let it go. Unfortunately, curiosity isn’t the only emotion the cold-hearted senator stirs in Nic, and the truth won’t set him free.Fake Things is the fourth book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

In a moment of rare heroism, Cree rescued a beautiful blond stray. It was the dumbest move he’s ever made.A few months back, while tailing someone for his boss, Cree rolled right into a domestic dispute. As someone raised by monsters, he can’t stand idly by while a tiny sprite gets beaten down by a behemoth. When he stepped in, he planned to take care of business and move along. Instead, he walks face first into the greatest love of his life… and the thing that might completely destroy him... moreIn a moment of rare heroism, Cree rescued a beautiful blond stray. It was the dumbest move he’s ever made.A few months back, while tailing someone for his boss, Cree rolled right into a domestic dispute. As someone raised by monsters, he can’t stand idly by while a tiny sprite gets beaten down by a behemoth. When he stepped in, he planned to take care of business and move along. Instead, he walks face first into the greatest love of his life… and the thing that might completely destroy him.Nebraska’s whole life has been exhausting. When he ends up living with complete strangers, hundreds of miles from home, he should be terrified. Instead, it’s the lightest he’s felt in years. The problem is they’re all killers and generally bad men. He knows he’s not free to leave. Not alive, anyway. Yet Nebraska has never felt safer, and he can’t shake the one heated gaze that follows him everywhere. He’s never been happier. Now all he has to do is survive… and make his surly bodyguard fall in love with him. No pressure.Fiendish Ways is the fifth book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

Rian has already taken him against his will once. Since then, Kylian can’t stop seeing him everywhere he looks. Now it’s his turn.As head of the Irish mafia, New York is his town. Just as it was his father’s before him and his father’s father before that. No way will Rian allow Archer Woods to build warehouses for his illegal activities on his turf. He’s had some fun ensuring no one will work on his project. Kidnapped some people just for kicks. Now things are getting serious... moreRian has already taken him against his will once. Since then, Kylian can’t stop seeing him everywhere he looks. Now it’s his turn.As head of the Irish mafia, New York is his town. Just as it was his father’s before him and his father’s father before that. No way will Rian allow Archer Woods to build warehouses for his illegal activities on his turf. He’s had some fun ensuring no one will work on his project. Kidnapped some people just for kicks. Now things are getting serious. He’s tired of playing with Archer. Unfortunately, one person he snatched has him distracted. In his world, that’s not a good thing.A few months ago, Kylian had been minding his business, thinking about college stuff, when he was stolen from his driveway. While Kylian wasn’t harmed, the entire experience changed him. Terrified him. Kylian isn’t that guy. He’s a fighter. Rian has no idea what he started by messing with Kylian. If only Kylian could stop wanting the man, then maybe he could follow through with his plan to put Rian six feet under.Unmatched Devil is the seventh book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less

For years they’ve worked side by side, secretly loving each other. That’s all about to change.Years ago, Finn’s boss paired him with a ball of sunshine. Everything about Cormac, from his long blond hair to his contagious smile, has Finn wrapped up in knots. Cormac is his best friend. His biggest obsession. Finn goes to bed thinking about him and wakes up to see him again. He’s scared to cross the line, ruining their friendship. Some of Cormac is better than nothing at all... moreFor years they’ve worked side by side, secretly loving each other. That’s all about to change.Years ago, Finn’s boss paired him with a ball of sunshine. Everything about Cormac, from his long blond hair to his contagious smile, has Finn wrapped up in knots. Cormac is his best friend. His biggest obsession. Finn goes to bed thinking about him and wakes up to see him again. He’s scared to cross the line, ruining their friendship. Some of Cormac is better than nothing at all. Until one night changes everything.Making Finn smile is why Cormac gets up in the morning. Since he joined the McKinley family, Finn has been it for him. He’s the one. But Cormac isn’t the laughing guy he shows the world, and he can’t let Finn see that. He loves Finn too much to let him too close. That is until life leaves him no other choice.His Obsession is the tenth book in Charity Parkerson’s Damaged Devils series. These are dark romance stories with crime lords, assassins, and sociopaths who find their hearts. They are best enjoyed when read in order. less