The Rivers of Hell Series by Liana Valerian

"I will be alone.""You will never be alone as long as I exist."While ancient Sumerians were etching their first words, Heaven and Hell waged bloody battles.Nephithar, Hell’s foremost general and a being crafted for bloodshed by the Devil himself, revels in the chaos of war. His name is whispered in fear across the Heavens, a testament to his ruthless reputation. The warrior’s only other pleasure lies in gazing upon the multitude of angel feathers he has collected as trophies over the centuries... more"I will be alone.""You will never be alone as long as I exist."While ancient Sumerians were etching their first words, Heaven and Hell waged bloody battles.Nephithar, Hell’s foremost general and a being crafted for bloodshed by the Devil himself, revels in the chaos of war. His name is whispered in fear across the Heavens, a testament to his ruthless reputation. The warrior’s only other pleasure lies in gazing upon the multitude of angel feathers he has collected as trophies over the centuries. That is, until one day, his gaze is irresistibly drawn to a pair of damaged wings shimmering with a silvery lilac hue in Hell’s inferno.Suddenly, Nephithar finds himself with a new obsession, willing to defy his very nature for unfettered access to those feathers – and the angel they belong to. less

He’ll never be the hero. But I clearly have the capacity to fall in love with a villain. When Hell is plagued by overpopulation and exposure of their world to humankind seems imminent, angels and demons come to a rare accord. They decide that their half-mortal offspring will be the perfect soldiers to cull these rampant ranks of evil souls.Introvert Lana’s mundane life takes a terrifying turn when she is forcibly taken to the Underworld... moreHe’ll never be the hero. But I clearly have the capacity to fall in love with a villain. When Hell is plagued by overpopulation and exposure of their world to humankind seems imminent, angels and demons come to a rare accord. They decide that their half-mortal offspring will be the perfect soldiers to cull these rampant ranks of evil souls.Introvert Lana’s mundane life takes a terrifying turn when she is forcibly taken to the Underworld. There, she not only faces Hell’s lethal minions but also draws the dangerous interest of the archdemon Ashtaroth, an ancient being willing to kill anyone who stands in his way.While Lana fights the lust he stirs within her, unwilling to damn her principles for the gorgeous creature, Ashtaroth plots ways to bind her to him. To his delight, they soon find themselves united on a mission.Will Lana survive working with the demon who is intent on conquering her, or will their differences bring them closer in a way they never imagined? less

“What’s that?”“Your leash and collar. Pet.”For thousands of years, the succubus Naamah did who she wanted, when she wanted. As a lust demon, she was no stranger to using her wiles to achieve her goals. So when her uncle, the archdemon Ashtaroth, asked her to seduce and distract a young Cambion, she took on the mission with horns gleaming and tail swinging. Yet, she finds the mortal far more intriguing than she anticipated... more“What’s that?”“Your leash and collar. Pet.”For thousands of years, the succubus Naamah did who she wanted, when she wanted. As a lust demon, she was no stranger to using her wiles to achieve her goals. So when her uncle, the archdemon Ashtaroth, asked her to seduce and distract a young Cambion, she took on the mission with horns gleaming and tail swinging. Yet, she finds the mortal far more intriguing than she anticipated. Especially since the boy refuses to admit he’s most comfortable under his Mistress’s boot.Kevin grew up on the streets, used to ignoring his needs and focusing solely on survival. Abducted into Hell and trained to face its dangers, he thought he was doing pretty well… until he met a curly-haired succubus who liked to stick her tail where it didn’t belong. Now, he’s got all these new desires he’s not used to denying – each centered around the bossy wench.After being forced to spend a few months together, with Naamah holding Kevin’s leash, they are finally free to go their separate ways and return to life as it was before their fateful tumble. After all, that’s what they both wanted. Or is it? less

I would’ve burned the stars for Ithuriel once. Now? I want to watch him fall.Centuries ago, he left me to rot in the dark—righteous, untouchable, pretending he didn’t know how I was suffering. But the angels are crawling out of Heaven to seal the rift between Hell and the human world… and I see my chance.This time, he’ll suffer.And if I have to use our Nephilim companion, Jessica, to make that happen? Even better. She’s strong, beautiful, caught between light and shadow—just like I used to be... moreI would’ve burned the stars for Ithuriel once. Now? I want to watch him fall.Centuries ago, he left me to rot in the dark—righteous, untouchable, pretending he didn’t know how I was suffering. But the angels are crawling out of Heaven to seal the rift between Hell and the human world… and I see my chance.This time, he’ll suffer.And if I have to use our Nephilim companion, Jessica, to make that happen? Even better. She’s strong, beautiful, caught between light and shadow—just like I used to be. I never meant to want her. I never meant to want both of them.However, somewhere in the blood-soaked depths of the Malebolge, between demons and damnation, everything starts to shift. Temptation was supposed to be my weapon. I never expected it to feel like redemption.With Heaven and Hell closing in and betrayal waiting at every turn, I have to decide what’s more dangerous—this mission or the desire that’s tearing me apart. less