Sins of Mercy Series by Hildred Billings

"Mercy Devereux stood on the edge of a bridge, looking into the abyss below."Life has not been kind to Mercy: her girlfriend is gone, she's unappreciated in her corporate job, and depression has always haunted her. That's how she came to stand on the bridge where she meets Acedia, the deity who oversees the Seven Sinners, bringers of peace and carnal healing... more"Mercy Devereux stood on the edge of a bridge, looking into the abyss below."Life has not been kind to Mercy: her girlfriend is gone, she's unappreciated in her corporate job, and depression has always haunted her. That's how she came to stand on the bridge where she meets Acedia, the deity who oversees the Seven Sinners, bringers of peace and carnal healing.Now Mercy must embark on a journey to reclaim the sinful delights in life, beginning with Lust, the crimson-colored deity who hopes to reawaken more than just a woman's heart. But Mercy soon discovers that a spirit's power is not meant for most mortal flesh - a dire thought, when there are seven ethereal women waiting for her, each with their own sinful agendas!Sins of Mercy is a series of short stories about one woman's reawakening to the world around her. It includes topics regarding depression and self-harm. The overall serial has a HEA. less

The third story in the Sins of Mercy series.No one is more productive at work than Mercy, who is blessed with lust and avarice - and both sins leave her with too much energy! For a week Mercy has not slept a wink, opting to instead put in overtime at work, clean her house every day, and probably train for a marathon, too. It's gotten to the point where her coworkers are noticing her for all the wrong reasons... moreThe third story in the Sins of Mercy series.No one is more productive at work than Mercy, who is blessed with lust and avarice - and both sins leave her with too much energy! For a week Mercy has not slept a wink, opting to instead put in overtime at work, clean her house every day, and probably train for a marathon, too. It's gotten to the point where her coworkers are noticing her for all the wrong reasons.That's why the next sinner to visit her is Sloth, a lethargic beauty who invites Mercy into her "dream world." What Mercy discovers on the other side of consciousness is a world where anything is possible. Anything except actual sleep! less

The fourth story in the Sins of Mercy series.For the first time in months, Mercy enjoys a day all to herself. After spoiling herself silly without a care in the world, she takes a wrong turn around the wrong alley and encounters Envy, a goddess who wants Mercy to hold a grudge. A plethora of bad memories awaits Mercy before she can continue on her healing journey… and nothing holds a candle to the very real issues in her place of work... moreThe fourth story in the Sins of Mercy series.For the first time in months, Mercy enjoys a day all to herself. After spoiling herself silly without a care in the world, she takes a wrong turn around the wrong alley and encounters Envy, a goddess who wants Mercy to hold a grudge. A plethora of bad memories awaits Mercy before she can continue on her healing journey… and nothing holds a candle to the very real issues in her place of work.None of that would be so bad if there weren’t a darker, more sinister pair of eyes waiting for her to fail again.Good thing Mercy has an angel looking out for her. As long as Mercy doesn’t discover the true feelings Acedia harbors in her immortal heart… less

The fifth story in the Sins of Mercy series.Worn down by harassment at work, Mercy makes a new friend who informs her she needs to get “angry” again - to feel the rage of a woman scorned who won’t take bull from anyone and knows how to get what she wants. But how is Mercy to ever feel the sweet release of rage again?As fate would have it, a goddess is waiting for her. Wrath, the deity of righteous anger, wants to whip Mercy back into hating shape... moreThe fifth story in the Sins of Mercy series.Worn down by harassment at work, Mercy makes a new friend who informs her she needs to get “angry” again - to feel the rage of a woman scorned who won’t take bull from anyone and knows how to get what she wants. But how is Mercy to ever feel the sweet release of rage again?As fate would have it, a goddess is waiting for her. Wrath, the deity of righteous anger, wants to whip Mercy back into hating shape. But it’s been so long since Mercy had the energy to get angry again. Can she embrace the unorthodox healing Wrath offers? Or is she bound to her old ways… much in the same way her wrists are bound to an ice-cold goddess? less

The sixth story in the Sins of Mercy series.In the grandest of miracles, Mercy is developing a social life. Thanks to her new friend, Mercy spends an evening out enjoying the company of energetic strangers who flirt with her, share their knowledge, and make her feel a little less alone. Yet Mercy shows she’s still on her way to healing when she’s unable to indulge in the same revelries as everyone else... moreThe sixth story in the Sins of Mercy series.In the grandest of miracles, Mercy is developing a social life. Thanks to her new friend, Mercy spends an evening out enjoying the company of energetic strangers who flirt with her, share their knowledge, and make her feel a little less alone. Yet Mercy shows she’s still on her way to healing when she’s unable to indulge in the same revelries as everyone else.Luckily there is yet another new friend waiting at home: Excess, the jolly goddess of many kitchen talents. She prepares a feast for Mercy and welcomes the mortal to unload her troubles. In return, Excess unloads on her as well… a bottle of wine full of gluttonous sin! less

The seventh story in the Sins of Mercy series.Mercy has never considered herself special, which is why she can see right through her coworker’s “flirtations” for what they really are: harassment. After finally putting everyone in their place, Mercy heads home to find the last of the Seven Sinners in her room. Vanity, the Goddess of Self-Absorption, is ready to teach Mercy how to love herself.But Vanity isn’t very aggressive. If Mercy wants her life back, she’s going to have to take it. Again... moreThe seventh story in the Sins of Mercy series.Mercy has never considered herself special, which is why she can see right through her coworker’s “flirtations” for what they really are: harassment. After finally putting everyone in their place, Mercy heads home to find the last of the Seven Sinners in her room. Vanity, the Goddess of Self-Absorption, is ready to teach Mercy how to love herself.But Vanity isn’t very aggressive. If Mercy wants her life back, she’s going to have to take it. Again. And again.With only one installment left in the Sins of Mercy series, anything is possible. Will Mercy become whole again? Or will the darkness creeping behind her finally take what it wants?Her soul. less

THE EIGHTH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE “SINS OF MERCY” SERIES!Months after she first went to the bridge, Mercy has been declared healed. However, life still isn’t all sunshine and roses, as evident when she’s stood up on a blind date.Yet there is someone waiting for her. Acedia, the leader of the Seven Sinners, wishes to personally congratulate Mercy on completing her healing journey.Then the darkness returns, ready to claim Mercy’s soul.Lust, Avarice, Sloth, Envy, Wrath, Excess and Vanity... moreTHE EIGHTH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE “SINS OF MERCY” SERIES!Months after she first went to the bridge, Mercy has been declared healed. However, life still isn’t all sunshine and roses, as evident when she’s stood up on a blind date.Yet there is someone waiting for her. Acedia, the leader of the Seven Sinners, wishes to personally congratulate Mercy on completing her healing journey.Then the darkness returns, ready to claim Mercy’s soul.Lust, Avarice, Sloth, Envy, Wrath, Excess and Vanity. Mercy will have to call upon the powers of the Seven Sinners if she wants to defeat the darkness once more. Will she succumb to it, or will she prevail?And will she be all alone when it’s over? less