Mirror of Obsession

By Harper Jewel

When fifteen-year-old Devin Hughes created his imaginary friend after getting bullied by the freshman boys in the locker room, he never expected Brice to materialize into a physical human being twenty-five years later. Nor did he ever anticipate Brice’s demonic surprise.
Brice, a demon enslaved to Satan, must bring individuals into their realm by convincing them to walk through the portal–a mirror–into hell so their souls can be harvested. To his disappointment, Devin proves to be a tough target, especially after he meets Matthew.
Matthew Lyons, CEO of Lyons Security, has a terrible habit of jumping into relationships too soon and too fast. But he can’t deny the zing his heart sustained the second he shook hands with advertising executive, Devin Hughes.
While sparks fly between Matt and Dev, Brice’s rage reaches record levels. But under no circumstances will the deceitful evildoer let the two foolish men ruin his plans.
When Devin realizes Brice’s true intention, it might be too late to stop the horrific consequences. Can the strength of Dev’s and Matt’s love defeat and banish Brice forever, or will the maniacal demon subdue both men and turn them into cadaverous trophies? Is love powerful enough to defeat a vengeful hellion?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper Jewel
• Release date: Sep 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005701475

Harper Jewel

Harper Jewel, a loyal LGBTQ+ ally and proud Mama Bear to her twenty-four-year-old daughter, lives in northeast New Jersey with her loving husband. She has four cats, enjoys writing, reading, playing time-management games on her tablet, and watching Hulu or Netflix.With her outgoing personality and vivid imagination, she can create believable and memorable plots and characters.Although she began writing male/female Romance/erotica, she has found her niche in Gay Romance. She enjoys every one of her male characters when they speak to her with loud voices while proving love is love. She is proud to have the honor of being the first M/M author accepted at the now-closed Lush Publishing.Visit www.harperjewel.com to find out more.

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MIRROR OF OBSESSION

HARPER JEWEL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

About Harper

Places to Find Harper

Other M/M Titles by Harper

Author’s Note

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Epilogue

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DEDICATION

Without my very talented daughter’s help, this new cover would not be possible. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Tabitha. I love you!

ABOUT HARPER

Harper Jewel, a loyal LGBTQ+ ally and proud Mama Bear to her twenty-four-year-old daughter, lives in northeast New Jersey with her loving husband. She has four cats, enjoys reading, and playing time-management games on her tablet, and watching Hulu or Netflix.

With her outgoing personality and vivid imagination, she can create believable and memorable plots and characters.

Although she began writing male/female Romance/erotica, she has found her niche in Gay Romance. She enjoys every one of her male characters when they speak to her with loud voices while proving love is love. She is proud to have the honor of being the first M/M author accepted at the now-closed Lush Publishing.

Visit www.harperjewel.com to find out more.

PLACES TO FIND HARPER

Amazon Author Page

BookBub

Harper’s Blog

Facebook Author Page

Facebook

Goodreads

Instagram or @harper.romancewithpride

QueeRomance Ink

The Romance Reviews

Twitter or @HarperJewel1

OTHER M/M TITLES BY HARPER

Hey! Name’s Adam Darling and hustling’s my game. When I was eighteen, my parents kicked me to the curb after catching me enjoying a good romp in the sack with my boyfriend. So I took the bus to Queens, NY and used my boyish looks to turn tricks to make my rent and fund my weakness for club clothing.

On the night of my twentieth birthday, everything came crashing down and, like a wuss, I collapsed and had myself a good cry. Deep in my woe is me fest, I knew I had to make some decisions I’d much rather not have to face.

Confused, I’m not sure what to do. Should I leave the head game my life has become? Will my changing looks allow me to continue status quo? One very sexy cowboy has an offer that sounds like the answer I’ve been looking for, but can I find it within myself to take the leap of faith and accept it, or should I walk away?

Available at most e-book retailers and at Amazon.

Playing Santa in the local department store should be an easy way to make a few extra bucks, shouldn’t it? That’s what Brock Daniels thought when he took the job at a local department store. Once he finds out a handsome ginger—his one weakness—will be playing Santa’s elf, easy becomes complicated, even if it’s an enjoyable snag.

When Paul Martens discovers who’ll be playing Santa to his elf, déjà vu of an unforgettable night with a certain Dom that took place almost two years ago comes crashing down on him.

The attraction between Brock and Paul grows to fevered levels while a runaway teen pulls at both men’s heartstrings. Will they find a way to put aside their ardent feelings and channel some holiday magic in order to grant everyone’s Christmas wish?

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Thirteen years after high schooler Cooper Brandt suffered a life-altering tragedy, Newark Police Sergeant Cooper Brandt suffers yet another earthshaking misfortune while on duty. As a result, he let the mask he donned because of his first grief-filled setback slip. When overwhelming guilt consumes him for a second time, an unexpected, and oftentimes unwanted, helping hand tries to force him into making a choice: face his demons and rip the mask off, or continue living a lie while his facade stays put.

Upon his move to New Jersey, aqua therapist Dr. Westley James meets his toughest patient yet when a snarly police sergeant accuses him of duplicity at the start of their first session. When he discovers the reason for Cooper’s ornery attitude, an odd, empty feeling he’s lived with for as long as he can remember begins to fill in like missing pieces of a puzzle.

While a fragile relationship between Cooper and Westley grows, an unhinged sociopath threatens to ruin everything. Will fate force the emotionally bruised sergeant to fasten his mask on even more tightly, or will the couple’s blooming love and partnership be strong enough to help Cooper rip his mask off for good?

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Can a Plumarian reach deep inside himself to find a way to make the first move toward peace with the hostile Jadelings?

Nayix Lexion, Prince of Plumaria, finds himself dragged back to reality by his father and little sister after enduring an unexpected heartbreak and wallowing in isolation.

At the prospect of a possible rescue and saving Plumaria’s failing environment, he reluctantly agrees to journey to Earth. When several snafus get in his way, together with having his conscience tugged in two different directions, will he find the strength needed to survive?

Will a Jadeling find a way to steer through the long-standing hatred for the Plumarians infused in him by his father?

Veldroi Ruvax, son of the Jadeling Elite Leader, gets thrown into his first mission to Earth. Doing his best to overcome his lack of education and training, he’s unprepared for the glitches hurled at him from all sides.

Faced with memory loss and haunting images, he can’t determine whether truth or fiction, will he be able to escape the foreboding dread he might at any moment become something evil? Or can he believe the words of his beguiling rescuer?

Can a Plumarian and a Jadeling find a way past their differences and see what lies beneath their skins? Will they be able to work together to bring a murderer to justice and establish peace between their races while navigating their way through their skin-deep attraction?

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AUTHOR’S NOTE

Dear Reader:

This second edition of Devin and Matthew’s story filled me with more satisfaction than the first edition. Even though Dev and Matt still spoke to me, they offered me more in-depth advice, which I took to heart.

If you read the first edition, I hope this second one put a bigger smile on your face. Once again, I encourage you to share your feelings by leaving a review at any of my author sites. Thank you in advance for your willingness to share your comments and thoughts.

Be sure to hit me up on any of my author links. I look forward to meeting you!

Harper

"Just get the fuck out, Trace. And take your friend with you! Good thing I took a half day because of this damn flu, or I’d never know how you’ve been using our place—no, make that my place—on your days off! Is this your way of thanking me for the nice birthday party I arranged for you last week?"

Steam billowed from Devin Hughes where he stood, one hand clenched into a fist at his side, and a finger on the other pointing toward the front of the apartment that, until four minutes ago, he shared with his presumed committed lover, Trace.

Come on, Dev. I’m sorry. I still love you, Dev… please. Desperation never sounded more pathetic.

"You still love me? Funny that, because I just found you with another guy’s dick buried so far up your ass, it wouldn’t surprise me if he needed a search and rescue to recover it. We’re done! Now get the hell out. You’ll find all your shit in the