Hellflowers Series by J. Tomala

The ghost of a murdered child, a demon who doesn't know why he's on earth, and a man who can't forget his best friend even after twenty years.When the Seed rose from his grave, he knew he was not human.He also knew that he would not have a moment's peace unless he found the murderer of the child whose bones he was wearing.But as a newly blossomed demon, he still had much to learn. And, of course, no idea how to solve a twenty-year-old murder... moreThe ghost of a murdered child, a demon who doesn't know why he's on earth, and a man who can't forget his best friend even after twenty years.When the Seed rose from his grave, he knew he was not human.He also knew that he would not have a moment's peace unless he found the murderer of the child whose bones he was wearing.But as a newly blossomed demon, he still had much to learn. And, of course, no idea how to solve a twenty-year-old murder.The hunger that was gnawing at him also needed to be satisfied, and then there was that perfect, delicious-smelling Patrick.The Seed knew his desire for this man was dangerous, but it was harder than it should be to stay away from Patrick.This is the first book in the Hellflowers series, but it can be read as a standalone. less

Zeno finally made it to Hell. He had certain expectations of how Hell should look like and how his citizens should behave, but the endless stream of parties, balls and orgies was not it.Hell is a fairy tale place with beautiful people, magnificent palaces, childlike flower demons to grand you every wish, strange food and never-ending entertainment.But the longer he stays there, under the roof of Lotem Palace undergoing training to become a Seed, the more he wonders... moreZeno finally made it to Hell. He had certain expectations of how Hell should look like and how his citizens should behave, but the endless stream of parties, balls and orgies was not it.Hell is a fairy tale place with beautiful people, magnificent palaces, childlike flower demons to grand you every wish, strange food and never-ending entertainment.But the longer he stays there, under the roof of Lotem Palace undergoing training to become a Seed, the more he wonders. About the beautiful and enigmatic Lord Lotem himself, about the curfew and everyone's fear of the dark... why elusive beasts roam the streets and forests as night falls.Hell has secrets, and he’s not the only one who wants to uncover them. But once he finds out what the pretty surface hides, what will happen to Zeno? less

Zeno is gone and Aparis has no memory of how it happened.One day the lovely human soul is there and the next he’s gone. There is a hole in Aparis memory, and on some days he feels like he’s losing his mind. The more Aparis tries to remember, the more his head hurts, so he calls on the only person who might have some Lord Lotem.But the Lord doesn’t give out answers or secrets for that matter for free... moreZeno is gone and Aparis has no memory of how it happened.One day the lovely human soul is there and the next he’s gone. There is a hole in Aparis memory, and on some days he feels like he’s losing his mind. The more Aparis tries to remember, the more his head hurts, so he calls on the only person who might have some Lord Lotem.But the Lord doesn’t give out answers or secrets for that matter for free. The question is will Aparis be willing to pay the price?Lord Lotem has been keeping secrets for so long, he isn’t sure he knows how to share them anymore. For a brief moment he thought he could tell them all to Zeno, but Zeno was gone now, and the only one who feels his absence as keenly as Lord Lotem is Aparis. Aparis who keeps demanding answers. Aparis who let him down before.Will Aparis pay the very steep price for all his secrets?Or will he disappoint Lord Lotem again? less

After Cornelius ate the man who killed Patrick’s childhood friend, they left the US and travelled around the world. A trip to see the Lycoris Radiata in full bloom in Japan makes Patrick realize that he wants a home again, wants to have roots. So, they buy a house and settle down.While Patrick struggles with the language, he is more than happy to be with his lovely demon... moreAfter Cornelius ate the man who killed Patrick’s childhood friend, they left the US and travelled around the world. A trip to see the Lycoris Radiata in full bloom in Japan makes Patrick realize that he wants a home again, wants to have roots. So, they buy a house and settle down.While Patrick struggles with the language, he is more than happy to be with his lovely demon. For the first time in a long time, he feels a sense of community and peace again, while exploring the country, trying to win over his neighbors and dipping his toes into the local kink scene.But mysteries and supernatural shenanigans aren’t ever very far when you live with a demon, and he soon finds himself entangled in one again. This book picks up where Corpseflower left off and is about what Patrick and Cornelius are up to while Zeno is in Hell. Can be read right after Corpseflower. less