4.5 (1,088 ratings)

Guarded: Hopeless Blessed, Book 3

Name: Guarded: Hopeless Blessed, Book 3
Rating: 4.5 (1088 reviews)
Author: Lark Taylor
ISBN: B0FNGRJK4Q

by Lark Taylor

demons

About this book

After centuries of heartbreak and the suffocating shadow of a toxic past, Noah has finally found peace with the Seraphim. Having abandoned his angelic unit to reclaim his autonomy, he is ready to embrace a future where his fated mate truly wants him. He believes in the promise of destiny, but fate has a cruel sense of humor. When he finally encounters the demon meant to be his soul’s other half, the man takes one look at Noah and bolts in the opposite direction.

For Jeremiah, the sudden flight was a mistake born of fear, but for Noah, it is a painful echo of every rejection he has ever endured. He is finished chasing men who cannot see his worth, and he has built his walls high to protect his fragile heart. Yet, he has underestimated the tenacity of a demon who realizes he has pushed away the only person who could complete him.

Guarded is a deeply emotional M/M paranormal romance that masterfully balances high-stakes supernatural tension with the delicate journey of self-healing. As the third installment in the Hopeless Blessed series, this story explores the grit required to trust again. If you are looking for a slow-burn tale where patience eventually conquers deep-seated insecurity, this captivating romance is your next must-read.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FNGRJK4Q

Reader Reviews

Emotional Healing, Patience, and Love

January 11, 2026

This is the 3rd book int Hopeless Blessed series. It can be read as a stand alone; however, to fully emerge and enjoy some of the plot (known enemies and ongoing battles) I recommend reading the previous books. Jem, my poor misunderstood Demon. He ran when he first discovered his fated mate, with good reasons (well at least to him and his traumatized soul). But realized he couldn't outrun fate and faced his destiny. Little did he know Noah's own past trauma was not going to make it easy for...

This series is masterpiece

December 10, 2025

I haven't found any book by Lark that I didn't like. This one was as good as the others. I can't wait to read about eveyone else and them finding their Mates. Noah and Jeremiah were two people who deserves all the love they can get. The struggles they had to go through were a lot but the end result made it worth it. And this found family is one of my all time favorites from all the books I've ever read. And I'm always more than happy to see the sons of Lucifer and their mates. Maybe I have to...

A super sweet read!

August 29, 2025

This is Book 3 in the Hopeless Blessed Series. They are interconnected stand alones so they don't need to be read in order but I do recommend it. Also check the TWs with this one it is not overly dark but there are some heavy topics. 🌶🌶🌶 Noah joined the Seraphim (an elite group of guardian angels) after a very Toxic situation ended with his last team. This was his fresh start and road to something better. Jeremiah just escaped literal Hell and finally got the freedom he was waiting centuries...

Lark does it again.

August 29, 2025

Lark Taylor is the Queen, of fated mates and that pull, of epic battles between good and evil, of love and really hot hot sex scenes and of plunking things at the end of a book that leads you to the next one. There are many many super and PNR MCs to come and I am here for it. I will always value seeing Lucifers sons again, they live rent free in my head. I also value the Seraphim knowing I will see them again,especially Sam making them do laps. This was a great way to tell the story of why Jem...

I love Lark's writing!

August 27, 2025

••Opposites Attract •• Angel/Demon • Fated Mates • Past abus3/trauma discussed • Mental health representation (from a side character) • Found Family • Miscommunication • A notebook full of reasons why Jeremiah fell in love with Noah. I'll be honest in the beginning of this book it took me a bit to get into this story, I think that was mainly because of how much was going on at the start, (which is not a bad thing) along with the MC's just not having all the relevant information as to why...