Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy

Leather & Lark is the second book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver. Contract killer Lachlan Kane works in his leather studio, trying to escape his traumatic past. After botching a job for his boss's biggest client, he faces a deal from Lark Montague, an indie singer-songwriter: help her hunt down a killer, and she'll secure his freedom. The condition is that they must marry first—despite their mutual dislike. Lachlan, the older brother of Lark's best friend's partner, views her as a privileged princess. Lark, however, harbors secrets beneath her bright exterior and is willing to make the vow despite her determination to hate him. As they navigate the dark world binding them together, the line between their fake marriage and a real one blurs. Beyond the dangers they face together, another threat emerges—a phantom seeking blood on their doorstep. The novel combines hate-to-love and marriage-of-convenience elements with dark romantic comedy, danger, chaos, and heat.