by Lark Taylor
Rating: 4.5🌈
Evan is the second in Taylor’s crossover series in her fabulous Reckless Damned universe. I’m highly fond of the foundation series and its sequel featuring Lucifer’s sons and their fated mates. Just incredible tales.
The Wild Edges contains characters from many of their stories and preceding events which have been woven into newer characters and their search for their own fated mates.
Evan and his clan are werewolves with ties to the original characters who are mentioned here. The dramatic storyline carries over from Finlay’s book and his tragic story, the ripples of which continue on centuries later.
There are trigger warnings associated with Reid story that are listed on Taylor’s website and I suggest that a reader should take the time to check them out. It includes DV, child abuse, and physical violence.
Reid suffers from his childhood trauma and the damage inflicted by his father and clan. He’s has untreated ADHD as well as a terrible self image issues from years of neglect and continual abuse. This includes his depression. All of which are handled throughout the storyline with sensitivity and a clear understanding of these issues by the author.
So although it’s titled Evan, the book is really about Reid, the human born into the jaguar clan. And how Evan, the werewolf, handles his involvement in Reid’s past and reappearance in Evan’s clan’s territory.
Because that’s as hurtful and traumatic to them, but especially to Reid.
I really enjoyed their romance and the entire storyline with multiple new characters, family members as well as some of my old favorites. Like Logan.
Taylor’s setting up several different couples for their fated mates storylines, all of which look intriguing. Calan’s next up. A glimpse of his is a bit of a cliffhanger.
I’m so looking forward to it.
Another winner.
Book cover design: BreathlessLit
The Wild Edges:
Finlay #1
Evan #2
Calan #3 – Dec 9,2026
Complete universe in the order it should be read:
▪️Reckless Damned Series ( the OG foundation series /Lucifer’s sons)
Devil’s Mark 1
Devil May Care 2
Deal With the Devil 3
Luck of the Devil 4
Damned Collections: Volume One
▪️Damned Connections Series – 2nd series:
Patience 1
Justice 2
Temperance 3
Humility 4
▪️Hopeless Blessed (crossover):
Conflicted 1
Devoted 2
Guarded 3
Enchanted 4
▪️The Wild Edges (crossover ):
Finlay 1
Evan 2
Calan 3
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Blurb
Thirteen years ago, I made a terrible mistake.
One I’ll never repeat again.
When I first met Reid, I failed to see the signs that were right in front of me. He asked me to do one thing–take him away and keep him safe.
I turned my back on him.
Now I have to live with the guilt and shame of knowing I let him down. He can’t forgive me, and that’s okay.
Because I’ll never forgive myself.
When Reid’s family comes to take him away, I have a chance to redeem myself. I can keep him safe. But the more I watch him, the more I fall for the man who doesn’t see his self-worth.
Trouble is, can either of us forget the past in favour of the future? Or did my mistake all those years ago cost me any chance with the man of my dreams?
Either way, I’m not giving up until I find out.
Evan is a heartfelt hurt/comfort, M/M shifter x human romance. The second in the Wild Edges series, these books are best enjoyed in order. Each story follows a new couple, and always ends in a HEA.
Publisher
Lark Taylor
Publication date
January 2, 2026
Language
English
Print length
466 pages
Book 2 of 3
▪️Reckless Damned Series ( the OG foundation series /Lucifer’s sons)
Devil’s Mark
Devil May Care
Deal With the Devil
Luck of the Devil
Damned Collections: Volume One
▪️Damned Connections Series – 2nd series:
Patience
Justice
Temperance
Humility
▪️Hopeless Blessed (crossover):
Conflicted
Devoted
Guarded
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 