Lily Harper Series by H.P. Mallory

If there’s such a thing as luck, Lily Harper definitely doesn’t have it. Killed in a car accident before it’s her time to go, Lily learns that the hereafter isn’t exactly what she hoped it might be. First, there’s AfterLife Enterprises, the company responsible for sorting out the recently dead and sending them on their way to the Kingdom, (aka happily ever after,) or to the Underground City, (not so happily ever after... moreIf there’s such a thing as luck, Lily Harper definitely doesn’t have it. Killed in a car accident before it’s her time to go, Lily learns that the hereafter isn’t exactly what she hoped it might be. First, there’s AfterLife Enterprises, the company responsible for sorting out the recently dead and sending them on their way to the Kingdom, (aka happily ever after,) or to the Underground City, (not so happily ever after.) Learning that Lily’s death was indirectly their fault (her guardian angel, Bill, was MIA during her accident and was one of their employees,) Afterlife Enterprises offers Lily the chance to live again. But, as with most things involving the afterlife, beware the fine print. Most notably, Lily will have to become a soul retriever, venturing into the bowels of the Underground City to retrieve souls that were mistakenly sent there by Afterlife Enterprises during a Y2K computer glitch. Second, there’s angel Bill. As if risking her second life in the Underground City wasn’t enough, Lily’s guide to the Underground is none other than her incompetent, alcoholic, womanizing guardian angel, Bill, the antithesis of anything wholesome. With only Dante’s Inferno and Bill to help her in her quest, Lily’s future isn’t looking bright.Finally, there’s the legendary bladesmith, Tallis Black. As Scottish as his kilts and heavy brogue, Tallis Black is a centuries-old Celt who, for reasons only known to him, offers to train Lily and act as her escort into the depths of the Underground City. Dark, brooding and definitely dangerous, Lily knows she shouldn’t trust Tallis, but she also can’t deny her attraction to him. Between soul retrieving in hell, dealing with Bill and trying to figure out what’s in it for Tallis, Lily wonders if maybe she would’ve just been better off dead. less

Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here… Lily Harper narrowly survived her first mission as a Soul Retriever in the first level of the Underground City. After that harrowing trip, she wants nothing more than some down-time, but as with most things involving the afterlife, nothing ever quite works out the way Lily wants it to. Her newest mission will see her traveling to the sewer aqueduct of the Underground City and later, the prison... moreAbandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here… Lily Harper narrowly survived her first mission as a Soul Retriever in the first level of the Underground City. After that harrowing trip, she wants nothing more than some down-time, but as with most things involving the afterlife, nothing ever quite works out the way Lily wants it to. Her newest mission will see her traveling to the sewer aqueduct of the Underground City and later, the prison. But, luckily for Lily, she’s got the hunky yet antisocial bladesmith, Tallis Black, by her side. And quite possibly unluckily for her, she’s also got her guardian angel, Bill, who’s up to his old, foul-mouthed antics. Between learning how to wield her sword, personal training with a hot-headed demon, traveling to the Underground City not one but two times and discovering that the leader of the Underground City harbors a curious fascination with her, Lily’s hope was abandoned a long time ago. less

Lily Harper’s third mission into the depths of the Underground City finds her battling its demonic residents in the Toy Store, level four of the hellish afterlife. Although Lily’s guardian angel, Bill, is by her side every step of the way, Bill isn’t much of a consolation when it comes to fighting things that go bump in the night. Instead, Lily would much prefer to rely on the brawn and brains of the two thousand year old Celtic warrior, Tallis Black... moreLily Harper’s third mission into the depths of the Underground City finds her battling its demonic residents in the Toy Store, level four of the hellish afterlife. Although Lily’s guardian angel, Bill, is by her side every step of the way, Bill isn’t much of a consolation when it comes to fighting things that go bump in the night. Instead, Lily would much prefer to rely on the brawn and brains of the two thousand year old Celtic warrior, Tallis Black. But Tallis is busy battling his own demons…the internal type. While in the Underground City, Lily finds herself on the wrong end of a demon’s wrath. A surprising encounter with the Master of the Underground City, Alaire, not only ensures her survival but also leaves her in the unenviable position of being in Alaire’s debt. It’s no secret that Alaire harbors a strange and unsettling fascination with Lily but she’s more concerned with solving Tallis’s deep and dark mysteries hidden beneath his stoic exterior. While becoming better acquainted with the master of the Underground City and coming ever closer to unraveling the enigma that is Tallis Black, Lily can only hope she makes it through hell and back. less

If you like your books steamy (this is an adult fantasy romance, not for kids or teens!) and you aren’t easily offended by potty-mouthed, crass guardian angels, read on! The fourth installment in the Lily Harper series will see Lily on yet another mission deeper into the Underground City. More specifically, Lily will travel to the dreaded City of Dis where heretics and sinners remain imprisoned in their crypts, burning for all eternity... moreIf you like your books steamy (this is an adult fantasy romance, not for kids or teens!) and you aren’t easily offended by potty-mouthed, crass guardian angels, read on! The fourth installment in the Lily Harper series will see Lily on yet another mission deeper into the Underground City. More specifically, Lily will travel to the dreaded City of Dis where heretics and sinners remain imprisoned in their crypts, burning for all eternity. Here, Lily will find herself battling real and imagined nemeses. Luckily for Lily, she’s accompanied by Bill, her foul mouthed guardian angel, and Tallis Black, the hard-headed Bladesmith. Even though Tallis is an expert at keeping Lily safe, he isn’t exactly an expert when it comes to matters of the heart. Where Tallis is concerned, Lily is just as frustrated as she always has been. But if Lily is anything, it's determined which means she won't give up on the evasive Bladesmith so easily. Their journey will bring Lily and Tallis closer and allow Lily a rare glimpse into her enigmatic companion. However, it will also pit them against hellish creatures and obstacles which could tear them apart. Literally. Then there's the enigma that is the Master of the Underground City, Alaire. Once Lily lives up to her end of the agreement between them, she will find herself facing her greatest battle yet, her own struggle between light and dark... less

What’s a girl to do when her body is possessed by the spirit of a crazy queen and her friends are prisoners? Playing captive to the Queen of the Underground City is no joy ride for Lily. It only makes matters worse that Lily is a prisoner in her own body and trying to defeat the powerful soul of Persephone is near impossible. Throw in the fact that both of her allies, Tallis and Bill, are chained within the dungeon of Alaire’s castle, and things just went from bad to worse... moreWhat’s a girl to do when her body is possessed by the spirit of a crazy queen and her friends are prisoners? Playing captive to the Queen of the Underground City is no joy ride for Lily. It only makes matters worse that Lily is a prisoner in her own body and trying to defeat the powerful soul of Persephone is near impossible. Throw in the fact that both of her allies, Tallis and Bill, are chained within the dungeon of Alaire’s castle, and things just went from bad to worse. Oh, and Tallis is also now human and as such, basically useless. Or is he? While in the land between lands, Tallis visits Lily and buffers her with his Druid magic to aid in the fight for her soul. The most unlikely of comrades will be the answer to saving Lily for good but at what cost? REBIRTH is the fifth book in the bestselling Lily Harper Series. less

What’s the worst place in The Underground City? How about the Ninth Level, the Morgue?After I narrowly escape the clutches of Alaire, the Master of the Underground City, I find myself on the back of a winged fury in the middle of the ninth circle, The Morgue, and I’m not sure where to go, what to do or… how to get down.Tallis has been left to his own defenses in the eighth level, The Asylum, and Bill is MIA. I have no idea how to find either one of them or where to even start... moreWhat’s the worst place in The Underground City? How about the Ninth Level, the Morgue?After I narrowly escape the clutches of Alaire, the Master of the Underground City, I find myself on the back of a winged fury in the middle of the ninth circle, The Morgue, and I’m not sure where to go, what to do or… how to get down.Tallis has been left to his own defenses in the eighth level, The Asylum, and Bill is MIA. I have no idea how to find either one of them or where to even start.After I get attacked mid-air, I find an unconventional ally in the form of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr, otherwise known as ‘The Red Baron’. Yeah, that one.Manfred informs me that a civil war is brewing in the Ninth Level of the Underground City between a legion of rebel demons and the old-world order.And guess what? I find myself smack-dab in the middle of this war, a war that’s encouraged by Alaire because, as usual, he wants something…All I want is to make sure Tallis and Bill are safe, but in doing so, I’ll get thrown into the thick of it, where I’ll be forced into the fight of my life.Yeap, just another day working for Afterlife Enterprises. less

Book #8 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!When I’m finally reunited with Tallis and Bill after our last harrowing escape from The Underground City, you’d think things would start getting back to normal.But, things are far from getting back to normal, as per usual... moreBook #8 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!When I’m finally reunited with Tallis and Bill after our last harrowing escape from The Underground City, you’d think things would start getting back to normal.But, things are far from getting back to normal, as per usual.And in this episode of my life, I’m:— in danger of being sent to Shade for one hundred years— still the subject of Alaire’s fascination, only now he’s more determined than ever before to make me yield to his entreaties— returned to the Underground City, and more pointedly, the seventh circle, where I’ll have to survive amidst the battling Blood Plains— and last but not least, there’s a new character in town – the fabled Minotaur.And the Minotaur, otherwise known as Asterion, happens to spark something within me I don’t understand. less

Book #9 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!Now I’m taking on much bigger enemies than just Alaire. Alaire is starting to look like a saint in comparison to 'The Forsaken.'Right, that Forsaken.There’s talk of the return of the biggest bad in the Underground City. The Forsaken, who happens to be frozen in the 9th level.As I put the puzzle pieces together, I begin to realize that Alaire is scared of something.. moreBook #9 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!Now I’m taking on much bigger enemies than just Alaire. Alaire is starting to look like a saint in comparison to 'The Forsaken.'Right, that Forsaken.There’s talk of the return of the biggest bad in the Underground City. The Forsaken, who happens to be frozen in the 9th level.As I put the puzzle pieces together, I begin to realize that Alaire is scared of something... and whatever that something is, it’s got to be bad because it has Alaire in a panic.And when Alaire’s in a panic, guess who he reaches out to? Yours truly. But it’s not just Alaire who’s looking for my help, so is Afterlife Enterprises.Throw in the strange and sexual connection I have with Asterion, the Minotaur, and I’m a big jumbled mess of confused emotions. Apparently, this connection I have with Asterion is rumored to go way back.It looks like I’m in for a bumpy ride.Again. less

Book #10 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!After returning to Edinburgh, Tallis, Bill, and I find ourselves running from more demons, this time on the earthly plane!Once we give the demons the slip, we’re on a quest—this time to free my aunt Annice from the clutches of none other than Alaire. Yep, it’s become an ‘if I can’t have you, I’m going after your family’ situation... moreBook #10 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!After returning to Edinburgh, Tallis, Bill, and I find ourselves running from more demons, this time on the earthly plane!Once we give the demons the slip, we’re on a quest—this time to free my aunt Annice from the clutches of none other than Alaire. Yep, it’s become an ‘if I can’t have you, I’m going after your family’ situation.Once reunited with Annice, the five of us will set off on a much bigger quest—this one directly from the archangel, Uriel.And along the way, I’m still plagued with my strange and haunting attraction to Asterion, the Minotaur. It’s a love that purportedly goes back hundreds of years. And that’s giving me cause for pause because I can’t help but wonder if my bond with Tallis will be enough, or will I find myself falling in deeper with Asterion? less

When a prophecy reveals that Asterion’s first true love, Ariadne, is still alive, he can barely control his happiness.But soon, he discovers Ariadne is being held against her will in a demon prince’s harem.Thus, Lily and the gang will find themselves heading deep into the bowels of the Underground City to rescue Ariadne.But voyaging into the depths of this hellish prison isn’t an easy feat—it will require the help of Wally Wordsmith, one of Tallis’ sworn enemies... moreWhen a prophecy reveals that Asterion’s first true love, Ariadne, is still alive, he can barely control his happiness.But soon, he discovers Ariadne is being held against her will in a demon prince’s harem.Thus, Lily and the gang will find themselves heading deep into the bowels of the Underground City to rescue Ariadne.But voyaging into the depths of this hellish prison isn’t an easy feat—it will require the help of Wally Wordsmith, one of Tallis’ sworn enemies.When Ariadne and Asterion are finally reunited, what will it mean for Lily, who loves Asterion in her own way? And what will it mean for the prophetic dream Lily had regarding the three of them? less

Book #12 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!Lily’s life is about to change as she finds herself finally facing the moment when she’s able to love both men in her life, Tallis and Asterion. But, what happens in the aftermath of their tryst?Meanwhile, there’s a war brewing between two factions in the Underground City: a group of gangsters led by Frank Nitti and another group led by Eleanor of Aquitaine... moreBook #12 in the “Lily Harper Series” from New York Times bestselling author HP Mallory!Lily’s life is about to change as she finds herself finally facing the moment when she’s able to love both men in her life, Tallis and Asterion. But, what happens in the aftermath of their tryst?Meanwhile, there’s a war brewing between two factions in the Underground City: a group of gangsters led by Frank Nitti and another group led by Eleanor of Aquitaine.Both sides are warring for control, and Lily finds herself in the clutches of one side while Tallis is caught by the other.Find out what happens in the 12th installment of the Lily Harper Series! less