Covenant: The Firm, Book 1

"I’ve sold my soul to the devil. I shouldn’t be surprised that the devil has taken the form of Matthias Buckingham." I went into this without knowing much about the story or the plot, but it’s written by Lark Taylor and Cora Rose so I knew I’d enjoy it. I was not prepared for just how amazing this book was. The writing, the plot, the characters, the POV switches, all of it was so freaking good and I just loved everything about it. "Matthias’s gaze meets mine and then he leans up and kisses my cheek, the sensation of that one gesture pushing into my chest and piercing my heart." The Firm runs the city of St. Dismas. Nobody knows who they are, but whatever you need done, they handle it. Every request comes with a price though and Wyatt has never been desperate enough to pay it. But after a year where everything that could go wrong went wrong, he's at rock bottom and is willing to bear the cost if it means his brother could have a better life. He doesn’t expect to end up in an arranged marriage with the best friend who ghosted him after ruining his life. But the more time he spends with Matthias, the more secrets he starts to uncover and everything he learns makes him reevaluate the past and every moment that’s led him here. "You deserve to be looked after too. If you won’t do it, then I’ll damned well do it for you.” With a Lark or Cora book, you know you’re going to get an intense, passionate romance. Together though, they’ve built an intriguing world and delivered on a…

This book had me stressed 😂 there was some heavy angst and pining and it got the heart pounding! I enjoyed Matt and Wy's story, though it went in a very different direction than I was expecting. There was some mystery and low-level intrigue that was woven throughout the whole book, but what held my attention was Matt and Wy's relationship and chemistry. I called a lot of what was coming, but that didn't dampen the enjoyment. I will say that I feel like the secrets and lies were dragged out for way too long, and then they were a bit too predictable. I thought there was going to be some kind of action in the book and I feel like that would have been an interesting element to add. Despite this, I did enjoy the book with all of the snark, sass, pining, and love. 7.5/10 do recommend! Tropes Include: MM Love Interests Dual POV (low key) Marriage of Convenience Forced Proximity One Bed Bi-Awakening Obsession Friends-to-Enemies-to-Lovers Pining Angst Possessive/Protective MMC Secrets/Lies Found Family High Heat HEA

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!! Ahhhhhh, so so so in love with Wyatt and Matt!!!! Such an incredibly beautiful story with the makings of everything needed for the most delicious and spicy read that I couldn't consume fast enough! Secret Society, Friends to Enemies to Lovers, Fake Marriage, Forced Proximity, Bi-Awakening Pining, Possessive MC, Slow Burn to High HEA and a One Bed trope made this the perfect read! Wyatt and Matt had such an amazing story of finding their way to each other. Supporting characters were absolute perfection and I was ready to jump into the next book as soon as this one finished!!!! Cora Rose and alarm Taylor came together to MM create magic !!!!

Lark Taylor and Cora Rose coming together to write a childhood-BFFs-to-enemies-to-lovers romance?? And it was as good as I dreamed it would be??? I am floating on a cloud happy. About to beg for an ARC for the second book, because I am SO HOOKED ON THIS. What a happy read. Lark Taylor is great at addictive romance plots that hooks me in, and Cora Rose is amazing at sweet fluffy books that make the world brighter. The combo of them works wonderfully. And the darker setting of this universe garnishes the work well! This isn’t high angst, but it’s got enough hints to keep you hooked in. I had some guesses as to the plot twists when they came, but gave a small gasp at the concluding chapters. Really enjoyed this. Good vibes and good characters. Great spice. Great series. Spice: 4/5 Angst: 2-3/5

Cora Rose and Lark Taylor deliver an addictive blend of second chance romance and covert intrigue in The Covenant, where secrets cut deeper than heartbreak, and love might be the only thing powerful enough to break through the silence. The story centres on Matthias Buckingham and Wyatt Malone, both driven corporate lawyers and a shadowy society known only as The Firm,that wields limitless power behind the scenes. Years ago, Matthias walked away from the love of his life,Wyatt, without explanation, carrying a secret he could never share. But when Wyatt’s life starts to fall apart, he enlists in The Firm’s assistance, out of desperation. What follows is a taut, emotionally intense reunion filled with betrayal, passion, and slowly resurfacing trust. The writing duo navigates the emotional complexity of second chances with care—Matthias’s guilt and Wyatt’s anger feel raw and earned, but so does the chemistry that never died between them. The Firm’s influence adds a high-stakes edge to the romance, with morally grey dilemmas and moments that echo John le Carré-style thrillers. While some worldbuilding around The Firm remains deliberately ambiguous (leaving room for future instalments), the secrecy and manipulation add to the novel’s simmering tension. The writing is slick, with dialogue that crackles and a moody atmosphere that heightens both the romance and the suspense. Some readers may wish for more backstory on the society’s origins but overall,The Covenant is an…