Immortals Descending Series by Iris Foxglove

In a remote village, a man named Azaiah goes wreathed in flowers and smiling to the sacrificial altar, willing to die to keep his village safe from plague. But the Harvester has something else in store for Azaiah, and it isn’t the shores of the world beyond that await him…but the cloak and scythe itself... moreIn a remote village, a man named Azaiah goes wreathed in flowers and smiling to the sacrificial altar, willing to die to keep his village safe from plague. But the Harvester has something else in store for Azaiah, and it isn’t the shores of the world beyond that await him…but the cloak and scythe itself. Being Death means a long life that nevertheless requires a connection to humanity, and Azaiah learns that corruption awaits those who do not find a mortal companion to keep them tethered to the world. He finds it in Nyx, a soldier from an ancient empire and an adopted son of the Emperor, whose soul burns bright enough that Azaiah is certain immortality won’t be a burden but a gift. But then a shocking betrayal changes Nyx from a gruff soldier with a kind heart to a man bent on vengeance, swearing fealty not to Azaiah, but his sibling, Ares. With Nyx set on destroying the empire that was once his home, Azaiah is dangerously close to losing himself to the corruption that threatens those who lose their tether to the mortal world. Nyx once loved the Empire and the family that took him in, but when the perfidy of his adopted brother results in a tragedy beyond his ability to bear, Nyx wants nothing more than to burn the world in his wake. Turning from the quiet, intriguing Azaiah toward the promise of bloody vengeance, Nyx gives his vows to Ares and watches the empire he once served fall into ruin. But as the years pass, vengeance is a cold comfort, and the man who is now called Glaive is determined to save Azaiah from being lost in the dark. STORMFRONT is the first book in the IMMORTALS DESCENDING series, featuring gods in search of their eternal companions. less

It is said the demon in the well will give you your heart's desire...for a price.When Declan's prince and best friend, Arwyn, goes seeking the demon for himself, he surprises Declan by leaping into the demon’s well. But when Declan pulls him out, it isn't Arwyn he rescued, but a demon wearing his skin... moreIt is said the demon in the well will give you your heart's desire...for a price.When Declan's prince and best friend, Arwyn, goes seeking the demon for himself, he surprises Declan by leaping into the demon’s well. But when Declan pulls him out, it isn't Arwyn he rescued, but a demon wearing his skin. No one believes Declan that Arwyn's soul has been corrupted by the shadow in the well, and with Arwyn taking up arms against the king's fleet by becoming a pirate, all that matters is stopping him.When Arwyn offers him a terrible bargain, Declan agrees, hoping it will finally give him the truth about what happened to his prince...and a chance to find the man he'd loved since childhood.But Arwyn isn’t a demon. He’s a god, and he is very, very good at knowing what people really want. He is convinced that for Declan, it isn't the prince who went into the water that has captivated him...but the shadow that came out of it. less

Cillian Aislinn is elated when he receives an invitation to dance for a renowned patron of the arts, Lady Thora, in a beautiful lakeside manor in the hills of Kallistos. But all is not as it seems at Cladach Manor. By the time Cillian discovers the horrifying truth hiding behind a glamor of luxury, it will be too late; Cillian makes an enemy of Lady Thora... moreCillian Aislinn is elated when he receives an invitation to dance for a renowned patron of the arts, Lady Thora, in a beautiful lakeside manor in the hills of Kallistos. But all is not as it seems at Cladach Manor. By the time Cillian discovers the horrifying truth hiding behind a glamor of luxury, it will be too late; Cillian makes an enemy of Lady Thora. Cursed to suffer an immortal existence where even the comfort of sleep is taken from him, Cillian becomes the leader of a nomadic troupe of dancers, seeking what joy he can in the art that he once loved. Following a series of prophetic dreams, Cillian is desperate to find something that will banish his curse for good. What he finds is Astra, the god of dreams, who reveals who Lady Thora really is…the corrupted former goddess of art, now a spirit of decay whose influence is beginning to spread into Astra’s realm.Astra was a child when he was summoned to the Dreamer’s Throne, and has chosen to spend more and more time asleep, weaving dreams in the dark. But when Pallas’ ire threatens his dreamers, Astra follows her influence to Cillian, a cursed mortal who may be the key to defeating her. In exchange for the restful sleep he’s been denied for so long, Cillian agrees to be Astra’s guide. Together, they might find a way to defeat Pallas before her influence smothers all inspiration and art from the world.As they travel across Iperios, they also must navigate the growing attraction between them. Astra is a god who lived mostly in the realm of dreams, and Cillian’s curse has kept him in a state of numb exhaustion for centuries. As they awaken to their mutual desire, the truth of who Cillian is and why Pallas is so determined to destroy him becomes clear…and so is what is at stake if they fail.Featuring a very tired immortal without a natural alignment, a brat of a dominant dream god who has forgotten how to be human, an evil spirit with a grudge and a wild dash across Iperios to restore the balance between art, inspiration, and dreams. less

As the first of the gods, Leviathan has always preferred observing the affairs of mortals from the depths of the sea, where he spends his days swimming in his draconic form. But when a Mislian assassin taps into the source of his godhood to save the life of a young girl, Leviathan finds himself with an unexpected bond – and is forced to walk on land in the shape of a man. Iason Ellas has been many things; an assassin, an amnesiac, a criminal, and a murderer... moreAs the first of the gods, Leviathan has always preferred observing the affairs of mortals from the depths of the sea, where he spends his days swimming in his draconic form. But when a Mislian assassin taps into the source of his godhood to save the life of a young girl, Leviathan finds himself with an unexpected bond – and is forced to walk on land in the shape of a man. Iason Ellas has been many things; an assassin, an amnesiac, a criminal, and a murderer. He’s now an exile, returning to a country in the midst of a revolution. Iason is determined to do his level best to keep his adopted daughter safe and stay out of politics as much as possible. But when an unexpected bond with a god forces him to confront the truth of his past, he’ll have to make peace with the man he was before he can become a better one. Tempests are unpredictable, but the bright future that awaits is worth weathering the storm. less

For centuries, the god of war has slept. Now, they’re awake, and waris coming to Arktos.Ares thought they knew what love was when they obeyed Atreus Akti’sdying wish and slept under the sands of Arktos for centuries. But whenthey awake at last, they find the world has changed. Arktos is on thecusp of a civil war, but most of the Arkoudai no longer want theirpatron deity to lead them into battle. Ares’ family has grown, andAres is left adrift... moreFor centuries, the god of war has slept. Now, they’re awake, and waris coming to Arktos.Ares thought they knew what love was when they obeyed Atreus Akti’sdying wish and slept under the sands of Arktos for centuries. But whenthey awake at last, they find the world has changed. Arktos is on thecusp of a civil war, but most of the Arkoudai no longer want theirpatron deity to lead them into battle. Ares’ family has grown, andAres is left adrift. And their former lover has been reborn intoKataida Akti, who challenges Ares’ concept of love itself.As the daughter of the Strategos, Kataida Akti has always tried to bea loyal soldier of Arktos – despite a restlessness and quiet longingfor combat that has plagued her for most of her life. When War comesto Arktos, she’s eager to prove herself and finally satisfy thebloodlust that burns like a flame under her skin, but soon learns thereality of this particular conflict involves far more than a cult whoseeks to take over Arktos. As Ares lends their sword and theirpresence to the battle – and Kataida’s bed – Kataida will have toconfront long-buried desires of her own, along with truths that willshock Arktos to the core.(Flamesworn is a f/non-binary(genderfluid) fantasy romance, featuringnatural power exchange/biological kink imperative, and a love storybetween a dominant, delightfully sadistic lady soldier and asubmissive, cheerfully masochistic god of war.) less

For centuries, the god of war has slept. Now, they’re awake, and waris coming to Arktos.Ares thought they knew what love was when they obeyed Atreus Akti’sdying wish and slept under the sands of Arktos for centuries. But whenthey awake at last, they find the world has changed. Arktos is on thecusp of a civil war, but most of the Arkoudai no longer want theirpatron deity to lead them into battle. Ares’ family has grown, andAres is left adrift... moreFor centuries, the god of war has slept. Now, they’re awake, and waris coming to Arktos.Ares thought they knew what love was when they obeyed Atreus Akti’sdying wish and slept under the sands of Arktos for centuries. But whenthey awake at last, they find the world has changed. Arktos is on thecusp of a civil war, but most of the Arkoudai no longer want theirpatron deity to lead them into battle. Ares’ family has grown, andAres is left adrift. And their former lover has been reborn intoKataida Akti, who challenges Ares’ concept of love itself.As the daughter of the Strategos, Kataida Akti has always tried to bea loyal soldier of Arktos – despite a restlessness and quiet longingfor combat that has plagued her for most of her life. When War comesto Arktos, she’s eager to prove herself and finally satisfy thebloodlust that burns like a flame under her skin, but soon learns thereality of this particular conflict involves far more than a cult whoseeks to take over Arktos. As Ares lends their sword and theirpresence to the battle – and Kataida’s bed – Kataida will have toconfront long-buried desires of her own, along with truths that willshock Arktos to the core.(Flamesworn is a f/non-binary(genderfluid) fantasy romance, featuringnatural power exchange/biological kink imperative, and a love storybetween a dominant, delightfully sadistic lady soldier and asubmissive, cheerfully masochistic god of war.) less