The Executioner Series by Brandon Varnell, Lawrence Mann

Christian is the Catholic Church’s best executioner. Dedicated. Devout. Deadly. Ever since the Church saved him from the decimated ruins of his hometown, his commitment to their cause has been unshakable. Then he’s sent to execute Lilith, who lives in Seal Beach, California. He’s baffled. Lilith is afraid of men. The Church believes she’s a succubus, but he just can’t see it. Yet the way men—both human and monster alike—act as if they’ve been possessed whenever she’s near is disturbing... moreChristian is the Catholic Church’s best executioner. Dedicated. Devout. Deadly. Ever since the Church saved him from the decimated ruins of his hometown, his commitment to their cause has been unshakable. Then he’s sent to execute Lilith, who lives in Seal Beach, California. He’s baffled. Lilith is afraid of men. The Church believes she’s a succubus, but he just can’t see it. Yet the way men—both human and monster alike—act as if they’ve been possessed whenever she’s near is disturbing. With lustful men attacking Lilith and monsters attacking him for being near Lilith, Christian must uncover what’s really going on, and soon, or innocent blood will run through the streets—as will his own. Love. It can kill a man. less

Lilith is a succubus. It’s been confirmed by the Catholic Church, and now Christian has been ordered to kill her. Had this order come before now, he would have executed it without hesitation, but he can’t eradicate her now that he knows she isn’t evil. The only recourse left is to take Lilith and run. With the Executioners hounding their every step, Christian doesn’t know if he has the strength to protect Lilith... moreLilith is a succubus. It’s been confirmed by the Catholic Church, and now Christian has been ordered to kill her. Had this order come before now, he would have executed it without hesitation, but he can’t eradicate her now that he knows she isn’t evil. The only recourse left is to take Lilith and run. With the Executioners hounding their every step, Christian doesn’t know if he has the strength to protect Lilith. Even so, for the sake of the person he loves, to protect an innocent young woman whose only crime was not being born human, he’ll gladly risk his life—which is good because the chances of him dying have never been higher. No pressure. less

Christian and Lilith barely survived their battle against Asmodeus. They were rescued by Clarissa, the leader of a succubus enclave who knows far more about Lilith and even Christian than either of them are comfortable with. While they are learning more about themselves than they ever realized existed, Samantha, Tristan, and the Executioners are on their last leg as a plot several hundred years in the making comes to fruition.

Christian and Lilith have made contact with Azazel, leader of the Grigori, and have learned a startling truth. Devils have infiltrated the Catholic Church. Now it’s up to them, the Grigori, the Succubus Enclave, and the nearly-defeated Executioners to face off against a group of Devils who are hellbent on opening a gate to the Underworld. If they can’t stop this from happening, then the whole world will burn as a result. The heat is on.