Hell in A Handbasket

Life is Hell ~ Book Three ~ Naomi Valkyrie

Going to Juniper Lake to help out my ex was supposed to be a one-time thing…

Juniper Lake, the town my ex summoned me to so I could help him save his new girlfriend. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but I can’t stay away.

I’m Teivel Tynan, tracker demon, still bitter about the tragic loss of the lover I once shared with my ex.

Love. All it causes is pain. Who needs it?

Unfortunately, my stupid heart didn’t get the memo. It’s set on Oren, my ex’s deputy.

He’s a demon hunter, which makes us natural enemies. But when a bundle of joy mysteriously appears on Oren’s doorstep, it’ll take us working together to do what’s best for our new addition. The infant is a rare hybrid and that makes him a target.

Tensions run high when someone kidnaps the baby, despite our best efforts to keep him safe. Will my tracking abilities be enough to locate him and bring him home? This entire ordeal may destroy the fragile bond Oren and I have built.

I’ve lived a life full of danger, action, and suspense, but am I brave enough to hold onto the promise of a future together when everything around us goes to hell in a handbasket?


A quick read novella for a bite-sized reading escape!
1st person ~ dual POV ~ 37,494 words

No generative AI was used in the creation of this book.

SUB-GENRES & TROPES

Paranormal Romance
Demon Romance
M/M Romance
Small Town Romance
Urban Fantasy Romance
Afraid to Commit
Anti-hero
Chosen Family
Damaged Hero
Emotional Scars
Enemies-to-Lovers
Found Family
Law Enforcement
Monster Hunter
Morally Gray
Opposites Atrract
Tragic Past
Unexpected Love

CONTENT NOTICES

Smoking

General violence
Kidnapping

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