Immortals Series by L.J. Vickery

Marduk, Mesopotamian god of thunder, lived in hell for millennium, punishment for leaving an entire civilization to wither and die. He’d blown his first opportunity for redemption four hundred years ago, unable to save the colony of Merrymount from destruction. Now the Underworld gods have given him yet another chance, but the woman he’s bound to protect is in great danger. He'll have to battle the evil that would devour her, as well as win over her suspicious nature... moreMarduk, Mesopotamian god of thunder, lived in hell for millennium, punishment for leaving an entire civilization to wither and die. He’d blown his first opportunity for redemption four hundred years ago, unable to save the colony of Merrymount from destruction. Now the Underworld gods have given him yet another chance, but the woman he’s bound to protect is in great danger. He'll have to battle the evil that would devour her, as well as win over her suspicious nature. It scares the hell out of him. But some demons must be faced to be defeated!Tess has straightened her life out. No alcohol, no risk, and most of all no men. But what’s she supposed to do? She’s only human. The luscious male she sees naked on the beach makes her forget all the horror that have peppered her life for years, enough to take note of the passion zinging through her veins every time he’s near. Can she take a risk without sacrificing her sanity and her life? And speaking of sanity, can she really believe that he’s a god? less

Anshar is god of the sky...but he's also something much more dangerous. Terrified for the safety of the woman he would call his own, he denies his attraction to keep her safe and the monster inside of him at bay. A battle is coming between the gods of the Blue Hills and the puritans who would destroy his kind before the gods can find their Chosen—mortals who are not just mates, but who can make the gods corporeal once more... moreAnshar is god of the sky...but he's also something much more dangerous. Terrified for the safety of the woman he would call his own, he denies his attraction to keep her safe and the monster inside of him at bay. A battle is coming between the gods of the Blue Hills and the puritans who would destroy his kind before the gods can find their Chosen—mortals who are not just mates, but who can make the gods corporeal once more. Lenore Crest is drawn to the taciturn god against her better judgment and in spite of the hateful lessons she's always been taught about his kind by the leader of a secret puritan society. Opening her heart to Anshar would be a betrayal to her people, and loving him could put everyone in danger. Can their relationship survive in spite of his secrets and her misplaced allegiances? less

Anshar is god of the sky, but he's also something much more dangerous. Terrified for the safety of the woman he would call his own, he denies himself her attentions to keep her safe…and the monster inside of him at bay... moreAnshar is god of the sky, but he's also something much more dangerous. Terrified for the safety of the woman he would call his own, he denies himself her attentions to keep her safe…and the monster inside of him at bay. Is there a way they can be together, to fulfill the need rising within him without threatening her life? His evil cousin is eager to test that theory without anyone’s consent!Lenore Crest is drawn to the secretive god against her better judgment and in spite of the hateful lessons she's always been taught about his kind by the leader of a secret puritan society. Opening her heart to Anshar would be a betrayal to her people, and loving him could put everyone in danger. But can she ignore the way her heart pounds harder and her knees weaken whenever they’re together? No. But first she must find out who is telling the truth, and who is full of lies! less

Dumuzi had been content for centuries, so why couldn’t things remain status quo? When all his buddies started finding their Chosen, their eternal mates, he couldn’t have been happier while determined to maintain his normal, low profile. But then the edict had come. They all had to find their other halves. Which was totally messed up. No way could he subject a woman to who he was, who he became. It would be a death sentence…for both of them... moreDumuzi had been content for centuries, so why couldn’t things remain status quo? When all his buddies started finding their Chosen, their eternal mates, he couldn’t have been happier while determined to maintain his normal, low profile. But then the edict had come. They all had to find their other halves. Which was totally messed up. No way could he subject a woman to who he was, who he became. It would be a death sentence…for both of them. Veronica Foxey hadn’t been haunted by the voices since she moved from Boston, but now an emergency call from her daughter had her rushing back to the city which held only pain. Would the voices return after ten years? And if they did, would she be able to hang on to her sanity? less

Lahar needs to grab Mary Margaret’s interest immediately. Her life is in danger. But how to get around the fact she has friends, family, and an interior decorating business of her own? Will she give all that up to become his goddess? Instantly smitten with MM’s drive and creativity, he quickly invents a non-existent house for her to renovate. But he better come up with a real property, fast, or she’ll call him out for a liar before he gets her to fall for him... moreLahar needs to grab Mary Margaret’s interest immediately. Her life is in danger. But how to get around the fact she has friends, family, and an interior decorating business of her own? Will she give all that up to become his goddess? Instantly smitten with MM’s drive and creativity, he quickly invents a non-existent house for her to renovate. But he better come up with a real property, fast, or she’ll call him out for a liar before he gets her to fall for him. A tall order for a god who’s more comfortable behind a computer…or chewing grass in a field. Mary Margaret Tankler has been cossetted, pampered and…sigh…held back by her loving but overly protective parents. Her self-made design company is a last ditch effort to break free and lead an independent life. When Lahar Morton, a man whose hotness will surely keep her awake at night, asks her to renovate his ocean-front property, she knows it’s the project that will make or break her career. That’s if she can maintain a professional demeanor, and keep herself from falling for the gorgeous, enigmatic man. less