Balance Series by Lisa Oliver

Book One of the Balance Series. Can be read as a standalone. Botis, demon lord and ruler of sixty legions is having a rough day. Lucifer set him on a quest to find the potion given to Gilgamesh thousands of years before, which should be easy enough. But being told a visit to the Angel Raziel was a necessary part of the mission wasn't so easy to understand. Everyone knew that demons and angels didn't mix, and angels were strictly off limits for his kind... moreBook One of the Balance Series. Can be read as a standalone. Botis, demon lord and ruler of sixty legions is having a rough day. Lucifer set him on a quest to find the potion given to Gilgamesh thousands of years before, which should be easy enough. But being told a visit to the Angel Raziel was a necessary part of the mission wasn't so easy to understand. Everyone knew that demons and angels didn't mix, and angels were strictly off limits for his kind. Which was a shame because the moment Botis set eyes on the sexy Raziel his imagination ran into overdrive. Raziel has a cruisy life. As the Angel of Secrets there aren't many who darken his door with requests for finding strange artifacts any more, but he's content. He has his shop, his taxi and his good friends, Anael and Uriel. Having Lucifer in his cab was the first sign things were about to change, but when Botis walks into his shop, Raziel starts to seriously reconsider his angelic abilities. No demon should be able to tempt him, so why was he affected by Botis's sheer presence? Soon enough, Raziel and Botis learn their meeting was no accident. With forces at work beyond their control, they have to learn to rely on each other if they are going to beat the odds stacked against them. But how is that possible when Raziel's untouchable, and Botis doesn't have a heart? Warning: Graphic M/M content. less

King Zagan, Commander of the legions of the damned and one of the higher echelon in the Underworld, never fancied a mate. Demons weren't that way inclined. But when Botis met the Archangel Raziel and their relationship actually worked, Zagan was intrigued. Of course, it wasn't as though he planned on claiming anyone, but tangling in the sheets with a forbidden angel was a vice he could and would enjoy. Or so he thought... moreKing Zagan, Commander of the legions of the damned and one of the higher echelon in the Underworld, never fancied a mate. Demons weren't that way inclined. But when Botis met the Archangel Raziel and their relationship actually worked, Zagan was intrigued. Of course, it wasn't as though he planned on claiming anyone, but tangling in the sheets with a forbidden angel was a vice he could and would enjoy. Or so he thought. Anael has always considered himself the annoying younger brother of angels like Raziel. As the angel of love, passion and sexuality, he could see love connections that others couldn't. When he saw his connection with Zagan he was so excited. Not only was he part of the big "Mating Scheme" devised by Head Office, but he snagged King Zagan, the secret crush he's had for centuries. Now if only things could go right for them both. A marriage proposal from Lady Zoltus is just the first sign of trouble for the new couple. When Lucifer sticks his nose in and detains Zagan in the Underworld, leaving Anael to roam earth alone, more secrets are uncovered. After a confrontation Anael starts to question if anything he does is right. Will these two ever find their HEA? This book is a continuation of the Balance series although it focuses on a new couple. It advisable to have read book one, The Viper's Heart (Raziel's and Botis's story) to gain a sense of context for this one. MM intimate experiences divulged in the pages. Suitable for adult readers only. less

Uriel, the angelic muse, finally had a job - a soul to care for. After his brush with falling because of trying to kill the demon Botis, Uriel had spent three months in Head Office, being “reset”. Now he was on earth, determined that the charge under his care, famous but aging director Seth Turner, would have another hit on his hands. Uriel’s confidence was high, right up until Haures, ruler of the damned souls walked on to the set... moreUriel, the angelic muse, finally had a job - a soul to care for. After his brush with falling because of trying to kill the demon Botis, Uriel had spent three months in Head Office, being “reset”. Now he was on earth, determined that the charge under his care, famous but aging director Seth Turner, would have another hit on his hands. Uriel’s confidence was high, right up until Haures, ruler of the damned souls walked on to the set. Haures had one job – make sure that the soul that had been sold to Lucifer was ready for collection. He didn’t expect to see Uriel. He definitely didn’t expect for the pair of them to be playing tug-of-war over one soul when they were next on the mating list. Someone either had a weird sense of humor, or there was more at stake than the fate of Seth’s soul. Knowing they were meant to be mates was one thing. Acting on it was something else entirely. Uriel needed for Seth to succeed. Haures needed to stay loyal to Lucifer and make sure Uriel didn’t get hurt. The two goals seemed at impossible odds… or were they? Unlike my other true mating stories, this one is a more of a slow burn, in keeping with Uriel’s difficulties from the past, and the issue with Seth’s soul. It is a 40,000 word MM/Gay paranormal romance story, involving the mating of an angel and a demon. It involves coarse language and intimate scenes written for adults. While this story can be read as a standalone, it is best to have read the previous two books in the series for context. less

Raphael, Archangel of Healing, went about finding the demon mate he was intended for with the same dedication, focus, and purpose he did for anything else. If he was quietly annoyed that he wasn't just given a name and told to get on with it, he didn't mention it often, although he found the dates themselves mentally exhausting. He was almost glad a catastrophe of epic proportions came along to take his mind off his dating problems. Seir didn't expect to have an angel mate of his own... moreRaphael, Archangel of Healing, went about finding the demon mate he was intended for with the same dedication, focus, and purpose he did for anything else. If he was quietly annoyed that he wasn't just given a name and told to get on with it, he didn't mention it often, although he found the dates themselves mentally exhausting. He was almost glad a catastrophe of epic proportions came along to take his mind off his dating problems. Seir didn't expect to have an angel mate of his own. It's not like he needed one, and from what he'd observed with Haures and Uriel, angel mates could be high maintenance. However, when Raphael asked him out on a date, Lucifer told Seir to say yes, so he did. After being bored out of his mind and then pretty much dumped at the end of the angel's allocated time span, Seir never expected to hear from the angel again. But remember that catastrophe? It appeared Seir was the one demon who might be able to solve the puzzle, but that meant Raphael and Seir working together. Could there be more between them than one disastrous date suggested? Although Seir and Raphael's book is part of a series, this one can be read as a standalone. MM, strong language, and adult situations described. HEA guaranteed. Please store your electronic books responsibly, thank you. less

Michael, Angel of Protection, knew he had a part to play in the mating scheme dreamed up by Head Office, and was happy to accept that. But during a date with a demon that was finally going somewhere, they were rudely interrupted with the news that Lucifer was gravely injured. All Michael wanted to do at that point, was get back to Gabriel. Orobas was back doing what he did best, playing in the theatre and occasionally going on interesting dates with the angel Michael... moreMichael, Angel of Protection, knew he had a part to play in the mating scheme dreamed up by Head Office, and was happy to accept that. But during a date with a demon that was finally going somewhere, they were rudely interrupted with the news that Lucifer was gravely injured. All Michael wanted to do at that point, was get back to Gabriel. Orobas was back doing what he did best, playing in the theatre and occasionally going on interesting dates with the angel Michael. Reporting back to the Underworld was not on his list of things to do, but orders were orders.Lucifer vulnerable? How could that happen, and where did the threat even come from? Michael is charged with protecting the Lord of the Underworld, but at what cost to him and Orobas? And is their relationship even important if Lucifer and Gabriel are taken down?Mature content intended for adults only. While reading the previous books in the series helps give context for the background story for the reader, it's not entirely necessary. less

Lucifer, Prince of Darkness, lord of absolutely everything in the Underworld, woke from a coma with the nagging idea that Gabriel had somehow betrayed him. The annoying thing was, he didn't know how or why. The one thing he was certain of was that he couldn't have Gabriel around if he couldn't trust him... or could he?Archangel Gabriel is shattered. After suffering while Lucifer had been in his coma, he'd thought things would all return to normal once the Prince of Darkness woke up... moreLucifer, Prince of Darkness, lord of absolutely everything in the Underworld, woke from a coma with the nagging idea that Gabriel had somehow betrayed him. The annoying thing was, he didn't know how or why. The one thing he was certain of was that he couldn't have Gabriel around if he couldn't trust him... or could he?Archangel Gabriel is shattered. After suffering while Lucifer had been in his coma, he'd thought things would all return to normal once the Prince of Darkness woke up. To be confronted with the one being who'd been in his life since the beginning of time and being told to leave shook Gabriel to the core and made him question everything he'd ever known or been told. He understood - he knew how soul destroying being betrayed could be. But without Lucifer in his life, what did he have left to exist for.Betrayals, interventions from angels and demons alike, repressed memories and the mists of time all push Lucifer and Gabriel to find the answers, but how will they deal with the fallout once the truth is revealed? After so much work by the five previous couples, will the Master's plan fall at the last hurdle.After watching Lucifer and Gabriel dance around each other for the previous five books, Love Before Time is their story and the sixth and final book in the Balance series. It is not a standalone. This is an MM romance story intended for adults only. Please store your titles responsibly.Previous titles:1 - The Viper's Heart2 - Passion Punched King3 - Soul Deep4 - Found5 - Demon Masks and Angel Wings less