Immortals Series by Michael Mandrake

After dying at the hands of Ryland Durand, Eli Peckard is thrust into a different universe, one that is familiar to his home of New Orleans, but scary all the same. Battered and bruised from his rough travels, he is accosted, and then rescued by Anasa, an official in The Realm. From there, Anasa delivers Eli to his most reliable Keeper, Zylen, to heal and teach him the ways of a Soul Catcher as the Dark Lord intends. Zylen has lived his days in Nouvelle Terre as a Keeper for new fledglings... moreAfter dying at the hands of Ryland Durand, Eli Peckard is thrust into a different universe, one that is familiar to his home of New Orleans, but scary all the same. Battered and bruised from his rough travels, he is accosted, and then rescued by Anasa, an official in The Realm. From there, Anasa delivers Eli to his most reliable Keeper, Zylen, to heal and teach him the ways of a Soul Catcher as the Dark Lord intends. Zylen has lived his days in Nouvelle Terre as a Keeper for new fledglings. During his time on the third plane, Zylen has kept his hate for vampires, especially Ryland and his brother. However, being the child of a fallen and a vamp, Zylen still beholds emotions of remorse and empathy for the mentally fragile soul, Eli Peckard, and those feelings transform into something more. Eli’s insecurities and Zylen’s anxieties over crossing the line of teacher and apprentice might be an obstacle in their budding union. More importantly, Zylen’s instruction for Eli must include lessons that teach the newest souled demon how to survive the final challenge before gaining the ultimate prize. WARNING: Potential triggers. Mentions of child abuse and rape. Graphic violence less

Vampire Ryland Durand is fiercely committed to his lovers, Ryder and Dale. However, his feelings for Valios the Soul Sucker Demon are stronger than he’d first thought. In his recent visit to The Realm, Ryland discovered Valios had made his two biggest nemeses part of his horde. Though this infuriates him, his emotions for Valios remain. Head demon Valios believes he's head over heels in love with Ryland... moreVampire Ryland Durand is fiercely committed to his lovers, Ryder and Dale. However, his feelings for Valios the Soul Sucker Demon are stronger than he’d first thought. In his recent visit to The Realm, Ryland discovered Valios had made his two biggest nemeses part of his horde. Though this infuriates him, his emotions for Valios remain. Head demon Valios believes he's head over heels in love with Ryland. Despite warnings from his fathers, Valios continues to pursue the vampire without regard for Ryland’s other commitments. To win his love, Valios concocts a scheme that will build a bond between them forever. Ryland's human lover, music sensation Dale Mooney, is ready to become a vampire. His three-way relationship with Ryland and Ryder is good, but he wants that deeper connection with his vampire lovers, and won’t feel complete until that happens. Being a human is boring anyway.As Ryland and Dale move toward a deeper union, Valios plots to cause a rift between them. Valios may not be able to overcome his own "imperfection", but he's determined that one of them will carry the symbol of his undying affection for Ryland through all eternity. Warning: This is a dark romance! Book contains violence, rough sex, elements of torture. less