Cover of Covenant: The Firm, Book 1

Covenant: The Firm, Book 1

by Lark Taylor Cora Rose

4.5
Published May 23 2025
LGBTQ+ Romance forced proximityhate to lovesecond chancefake datinggrumpy sunshineslow burnforbiddenmarriage of conveniencerivals to lovers

The Firm is a powerful, shadowy organization in St. Dismas that grants any wish for a price—a cost that remains hidden until the deal is sealed. When a desperate tragedy strikes his brother, Jackson, Wy is forced to seek their help, unknowingly signing away his own agency. He expects a dangerous task, but the price demanded is far more personal: he must enter a year-long marriage with his worst enemy, Matthias. Once childhood best friends, Wy and Matthias are now bitter rivals bound by a shattered trust that cuts deep. Forced into a domestic charade, they must navigate the fallout of their broken history while playing the part of a devoted couple. The arrangement is a psychological battlefield, fueled by intense longing, unresolved trauma, and a suffocating amount of angst. Featuring the beloved "best friends to enemies to lovers" trope, this story is a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster. As they are trapped together, the lines between hatred and desire begin to blur, forcing them to confront the secrets that tore them apart. With sharp, evocative writing and a gripping premise, *Covenant* is a must-read for fans of character-driven romance who crave heavy pining and complex, high-tension relationships.