Hope Springs Infernal

It’s just another night for Sebastian Reeves, overseeing the clientele at his invitation-only club, Bedlam. Another night that is, until Maddox Foxcourt comes knocking on his door after-hours seeking protection and safety. Sebastian, an incubus—a creature who feeds on sexual energy—has never cared for the uptight and overly prissy sin eater in the five centuries they’ve known each other. Still, nearly-immortal beings need to stick together, so he agrees to shelter Maddox, at least until he recovers.

Maddox never expected to end up on Sebastian’s doorstep. His plan to leave as quickly as possible is derailed when those that kidnapped and tortured him for his abilities come looking for him at Bedlam the following evening. His inborn talent of taking people’s sins into himself makes him a valuable asset for information gathering, and they plan to use him whether Maddox wishes it or not. When Sebastian uses his incubus powers to turn away those looking for him, Maddox is further in his debt.

As Sebastian and Maddox dig deeper into the kidnapping, the two of them discover they have more in common than they first thought. But as they hunt for clues as to who is behind it, another threat rears its head. A monstrous creature stalks the sin eater whenever he leaves the safety of Bedlam. Maddox fears his continued presence in Sebastian’s life endangers him and those closest to him.

The two near-immortals have to figure out who is after them and what, if anything, they mean to each other and time is running out. But hope springs infernal...