The God Jars Saga
Completed Series
Fated—A God Jars Prequel Novella
He dreams of a future his destiny will never allow. Choosing between them is unthinkable, but he must choose, or lose everything.
Tortured by bullies and his own anxiety, Aesriphos Aspirant Kerac Vihn dreams of having a son. And while he aches to make that a reality, Kerac also feels the pull of his patron god to join the Aesriphos Order. But Aesriphos can only marry within the same gender and never have children of their own.
Then he meets Aesriphos Aspirant Darolen Jaund, a craggy aspirant in the holy Order with a kind, patient heart. Darolen’s gentleness soothes Kerac’s panic attacks as he becomes Kerac’s champion. But when he asks to court Kerac, saying yes will mean the end to his dreams of a son.
Darolen is sure they can have it all: each other, the Order, and their son. But old fears prove hard to shake. Can Kerac trust in Darolen’s love and his god’s promises, or will he ignore his destiny?
Fated is a prequel novella to the phenomenal God Jars Saga. With all the love, magic and adventure fans of the original series have come to expect of this amazing world, it’s sure to be your new favorite.
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Fated mates, mages, warriors, social anxiety, depression, found family, idiots learning how to help Kerac when he has a panic attack, Darolen puts the fear of the gods into his a**hole friends, threatens to make a friend swallow his sword, he is not amused, protective x11, Kerac is sweet dollbaby with a crush, Darolen gets tired of chasing and surprise kisses Kerac, Kerac can’t get enough of them kisses, adorable schmoop.
Duty and Sacrifice: Saviors
His father needs his life force. His corrupt uncle would enslave him. Can he trust in the kindness of strangers, or is he walking into certain death?
All abused farm boy Valis Bakor has ever wanted is to be safe and loved. So when two holy warriors offer him sanctuary from his evil family, he makes the difficult decision to abandon all he’s ever known. But in a world infected by followers of an evil god, he fears the protection they offer is just an illusion.
Dogged by his lecherous uncle as they travel to the monastery far away, Valis has no way of knowing if the bonded warriors mean what they say. He wants to believe they could be the fathers he’s never dared pray for. But after his sire tried to slaughter him for power, Valis knows better than to believe in love.
Valis must overcome his fears and learn to trust himself if they’re all to survive. If he can, a lifetime of safety and acceptance could await him at the end of the perilous journey. But will he die trying?
Saviors is the first book in the completed God Jars Saga, a rich world full of destiny, violence, and love. Join Valis and his found family in their sweeping epic fantasy adventure today!
Author’s note: Please keep in mind that this is primarily an epic fantasy with romantic elements. The romance does not begin until book two, and is an epically slow burn spread out across the first six books. I hope you enjoy!
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Found family, untrained mages, Valis’ parents suck, new adoptive fathers are awesome, Aesriphos are BAMF paladins born to smite all the baddies, Valis has totally legit trust issues, no daddy kink here, new dads are just awe-inspiring, Valis might have a hero complex, to be fair his father tried to sacrifice him to an evil god, so no wonder, lecherous uncle needs to go bye-bye, Valis is not a BAMF yet, but he’s working on it, let men have emotions please, Valis has all the emotions, communication, because miscommunication is the devil’s trope, if I gotta talk about my issues regularly so tf do my characters
Duty and Sacrifice: Avristin
Imprisoned with his abusive father, Valis' Aesriphos dreams shatter. Can he trust new friends and overcome his trauma?
Valis Bakor arrives at the Aesriphos Monastery with his adoptive parents, ready to begin his journey to become Aesriphos. However, his dreams are shattered when he is thrown into the dungeon for being aligned with the evil god Qos.
Once his fathers rescue him from his prison cell, Valis must fight to win against the people who ardently believe Valis is evil simply because his sire marked him with an evil god’s tattoo. With the help of his newfound friends, Valis must navigate the challenges of monastery life and the prejudices of those around him to prove his innocence and achieve his goals, especially to Tavros, Valis’s secret crush.
Along the way, Valis learns the importance of trust, friendship, and seeing past a person's faults to their true character. Will Valis be able to overcome the obstacles in his way and become the Aesriphos he was meant to be?
Avristin is a thrilling tale of magic, friendship, and self-discovery that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Join Valis on his journey to save the world from the clutches of evil and discover the true meaning of bravery and friendship.
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Totally not Valis’ fault he has tainted magic, but it causes problems anyway, crush gone wrong, it’s a hot mess but they’re trying dammit, Tavros use your brain challenge: failed, don’t worry Tavros eventually buys a clue, Valis protection squad assemble!, Enigmatic librarian/historian is enigmatic, Valis needs cuddles, Aryn thinks this is adorkable and gives Valis all the cuddles even though Valis accidentally beats him up, Valis is timid and kind, he’s also ruthless if his back is to a wall, Aryn adopts Valis like a puppy, well really everyone adopts him as a puppy, social anxiety makes things hard, why is Valis constantly naked?, where’d the dads go?, Valis murders again, oops
Duty and Sacrifice: Possessed
Amidst love and adoration, Valis carries the weight of his magic and the impending war. Will he overcome his fears before it's too late?
Valis is burdened by the weight of his magic's dual nature and the impending war that threatens his world. As his birth anniversary approaches, he is overwhelmed by the love and attention he receives from those around him, but with that love comes the fear of failing those who see him as their potential savior and secret weapon. Valis must get his magic under control quickly, as his lacking proficiency makes him little more than a liability and waste of resources.
To add to his troubles, Valis is haunted by his birth father, a terrifying figure with the power to dreamwalk and wreak havoc on Valis's mind. When his father sets his sights on Valis's crush Tavros, Valis realizes he must face his fears and take control of his magic before it's too late.
Possessed is a captivating tale of magic, love, and the struggle for self-discovery. So come along on Valis's journey, and discover the power of courage and determination. Get your copy today!
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Literary wards are mean, birth dad is meaner, why is Aryn being dumb?, Tavros is hot, Valis wants to lick him, magic training still eludes Valis, Tavros is still being dumb about Valis’s black magic, but he’s trying, okay?, seriously, why is Aryn being needy?, why is armor so hard to put on?, Tavros is a great motivator to get his armor on in under five minutes, new friend is a sassy lady who is almost as good at at murder as Valis, Roba screws up, Valis turns fun colors when his crush on Tavros becomes public knowledge, precocious Aenali teaches Valis magic by doing what the adults couldn’t think of by giving him training dummies to destroy, Valis never knew birthdays were a thing, gets chapped cheeks from birthday kisses, Valis is attacked by feelings, Thyran gives Valis bad news, Valis gets a pet ghost who might turn out to be useful
Duty and Sacrifice: Support
Valis and Tavros fight to escort a lost caravan home, dodging danger at every turn. With lives on the line, can they deliver vital intel in time?
Valis and Tavros are thrown into a treacherous journey to find and escort the lost caravan home. But with mercenaries and Qos adherents lurking in the shadows, their every move is fraught with danger. As Valis's feelings for Tavros intensify, their quest becomes even more complicated, and failure could mean the deaths of everyone he loves.
As they face one deadly obstacle after another, Valis and Tavros must fight for their survival in a world where one misstep could mean certain death. With classified documents found in the belongings of a lesser priest of Qos, they must return home and deliver the crucial information before it's too late.
Join Valis and Tavros on their heart-pounding journey in Support. Ready for a thrilling and romantic adventure, with danger lurking around every corner? Don't miss out on this epic tale of love, passion, and survival. Grab your copy today and brace yourself for a quest that will leave you breathless.
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Valis needs a husband because his sovereign priest did an oops, he needs to grow some balls though, mercenaries are no match for Valis, neither are the Kalutakeni, Valis the Peacekeeper, Valis makes everyone obey him by yanking on their feelings and showing the enemy empathy, not bad for someone terrified of holding people’s regard, Valis goes nuclear every time Tavros touches him, Tavros touches him a LOT, training gone wrong, enemy leader actually knows CPR, Venabi bullies Valis so he doesn’t kill person saving Tavros, Valis gets a new horse, Rasera trains Valis, Valis can’t train Rasera because the horse is smarter than him, Valis has an out of body experience, Valis meets God, Valis scares the snot out of Tavros, fated mates, they’re as bad as each other, Seza has zero chill when it comes to her girl, Seza offers to share her soap and washcloth stash, no wonder women are amazing and always smell nice
Duty and Sacrifice: Mentor
A battle against black magic, two powerful foes, and a rift within the ranks. Can Valis defeat his enemies and save his friends alone?
As an unofficial Aesriphos Valiant, Valis faces his toughest challenge yet: teaching the reliquary guard how to defend against black magic and cast spells with intent alone. But two powerful members of the elite force stand in his way, incessantly antagonizing Valis and his friends and disrupting his vital classes with charges of conspiracy and espionage. It riles up the guards, creating a rift within the ranks as well as between friends and lovers.
On top of everything, when Aenali and Tavros are taken hostage, Valis must act alone to save them. Using his newfound knowledge and skills, he must somehow outwit and overpower two of the most powerful beings he has ever gone up against.
The stakes are higher than ever before, and Valis must remain vigilant to protect himself and those he loves. Mentor is a thrilling tale of magic, power, and sacrifice that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Get your copy today and discover what happens next in this epic series.
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Valis needs to teach people, but idiots still get hung up on his black magic, especially Vohan and Xetar, bullies are bullies, PTSD sucks but Valis won’t let people use it to be dumb, reliquary guards gone mad, this is a serious breach of security, is this a point for Qos?, riots are not fun, especially when the two sides are your students, oops Valis translocated, oops Valis knocked idiots on their asses, oops Valis taught Aenali to knock grownups on their backsides, oops Valis doesn’t care about their feelings if they’re mindless puppets, maybe, he has a heart, he’ll just fix it if they get their minds back, Tavros is adorable, Tavros is indignant on Valis’s behalf, oops Tavros has to babysit his boyfriend because Valis might hurt someone with as infuriated and outraged as he is
Duty and Sacrifice: Betrayal
As their joining night draws near, Valis must master scrying to stop a jealous madness from tearing his relationships apart. Will love conquer all?
Valis and Tavros are on the brink of starting their new life together, but an insidious force threatens to tear them apart. As the joining night approaches, Valis struggles to learn how to scry, a crucial skill for their upcoming ascension into the Aesriphos Order. However, debilitating migraines make it nearly impossible to concentrate on anything, including his relationship with Tavros. Worse, both of them are experiencing haunting hallucinations that push them further apart. The source of these hallucinations remains a mystery, and Valis must find a way to stop them before they drive Tavros away forever.
Meanwhile, Tavros’s baby brother, Aryn, is consumed with jealousy and has descended into madness, neglecting his own well-being and bullying his friends. With danger lurking around every corner, and trying to juggle everything else, Valis must also find a way to save Aryn from himself.
Will Valis be able to master the art of scrying and save his relationship with Tavros? Can they uncover the truth behind their hallucinations and save Aryn before it's too late?
Betrayal is a gripping tale of love, magic, and the struggle to maintain a relationship in the face of overwhelming adversity. Join them on their journey and find out. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure.
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The world is broken, how did he disappear into thin air?, something is screwy with Aryn, Tavros is two-faced, is it pseudodementia (false dementia)?, is it multiple personalities?, Jedai is not Jedai? Tavros loses his marbles, Valis lost his long ago, scrying training is hard when the world Valis knows isn’t working the way it’s supposed to, will they get married, or won’t they get married?, Tavros is considering alternatives, Valis is holding everything together like squeezing a fistful of dry sand while trying to find a bucket, magically induced migraines suck, Tavros is trying, okay?, Thyran knows things but he won’t tell, poor Brother Bachris
Duty and Sacrifice: Marshal
Valis sets out to rescue his father, but his friend stands in his way. Will the Patron Priest grant his request, or will Valis have to fight dirty?
Valis faces a daunting task: rescuing his father from the clutches of an enemy who has left him barely clinging to life. Valis sets out to bring his father home with his allies by his side, but he soon realizes that the biggest obstacle he faces is his friend, Brother Bachris.
As Valis and his allies try to get the mission sanctioned, Brother Bachris stands in their way, refusing to budge and getting increasingly aggressive. But Valis is determined to succeed and will stop at nothing to save his father's life.
With the help of the Kalutakeni warriors, the mercenaries, and his reliquary guard students, Valis presents a united front to the Grand Master Aesriphos, going above Brother Bachris's head in a bid to get the mission sanctioned. But the clock is ticking, and Darolen's life hangs in the balance.
Marshal is a gripping tale of determination, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a father and son. Will Valis succeed in getting his mission sanctioned, or will his father be left to rot with ezhav killing his mate? Find out in this thrilling novel, which will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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What happened to Papa?, Kerac looks like a skeleton, Where’s Father?, Why didn’t Darolen come back with Kerac?, Grand Master Aesriphos are having too much fun, Brother Bachris is being mean, Brother Bachris needs a hug, Valis needs a hug, Kerac needs a hug, everyone needs hugs, badass women doing badass things, Valis is worse than a dog with a bone, Tavros is less of an idiot and trusts Valis completely, Fated Mates should never be separated, Ezhav may kill Kerac, Valis refuses to let that happen
Duty and Sacrifice: Anchors
Valis's rescue mission takes a deadly turn when he must save an anchor team in peril. Can they defeat powerful anchors to learn his father’s location?
Valis must put his mission to rescue his father on hold when he has a vision of an anchor team in danger. With no choice but to intervene, Valis and his army face blizzards, treacherous conditions, and sickness as they make their way to the threatened team. Despite the setback, Valis presses on with his ultimate goal: to find and free his captive father.
As Valis and his team continue their journey, they face new challenges at every turn, especially when they learn their enemies are more powerful than any they have faced to date. But Valis is determined to rescue his father, no matter the cost. With the help of his loyal friends and his own innate strength and leadership, Valis continues his quest to find the enemy and save his family.
Valis’s team must use everything they have learned to persevere. If they can’t defeat the Anchors of Qos, they have no hope of defeating the Sovereign Priest of Qos to rescue his dad. Can Valis and his friends succeed when everything is stacked against them like never before?
Anchors is an epic fantasy novel that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't miss out on this epic tale of love, courage, and adventure!
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Why do I keep picking on poor Tavros?, Tavros wasn’t dumb this time—I swear!, Fated Mates, Valis’s burden feels too heavy, Valis is a stubborn boy, Valis beats himself up lots, Tavros has learned how to support and trust his husband—finally, does Tavros die?, why does Tavros keep accidentally almost dying?, does the universe have it out for Tavros?, Valis is tired, Tavros is tired, everyone is tired, Jedai and Maphias are hiding something, Aenali and Aryn give Valis heart palpitations
Duty and Sacrifice: Incursion
Valis faces lethal enemies and savage terrain in a final quest to save the world. Can he rescue his father and retrieve the God Jar in time?
Valis embarks on a perilous mission to save the world from certain destruction. His objectives are to rescue his father from the enemy stronghold, kill the Sovereign Priest of Qos, and retrieve the missing God Jar. If he fails, both of his fathers will die and the god, Sovras, will become an evil horror the likes of which the world has never seen.
Flash floods and distractions from his friends threaten to derail the mission. And with an almost crazed determination, Valis and a contingent of his army must find the secret entrance to the enemy monastery while the rest of his army takes care of the stronghold outside.
The Sovereign Priest of Qos is a powerful and cunning adversary, protected by formidable defenses. Valis must find a way to overcome them all if he is to retrieve his father and the missing God Jar.
Can Valis succeed in his mission and save the world, or will the millennia-long war end in tragedy? Incursion is the thrilling conclusion to The God Jars Saga. Join Valis on this final leg of the journey and 1-Click now!
This is the final book in the God Jars Saga. Thank you for embarking on this epic journey with Valis and his found family. See you in the next world.
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I didn’t write these boys, they wrote themselves, maybe now they’ll stop holding me at sword point to write their adventures, do we finally get a happy ever after?, Fated Mates, age gap, flash floods suck, drowning doesn’t seem like a great idea, flying Aesriphos, horses do not like flying, Thyran hid a biiiig secret, guards, traps, enemies are fun when they explode?, Don’t judge me.
Solstice: A God Jars Saga Sequel Novella
Tavros, battling nightmares and anxiety, discovers his husband has never celebrated Solstice. Can he make it special, or will it cause more suffering?
Tavros is on the brink of a breakdown, juggling nightmares from a brutal battle and the pressure of the upcoming winter solstice. But when he discovers his husband has never celebrated Solstice before, he sees an opportunity to distract himself from his worries.
As Tavros plans a surprise for Valis, a sudden twist of events sends Valis away with their young friend, Aenali. Left alone to make preparations for his friends’ wedding, Tavros battles his inner demons and fears that something might happen to his beloved husband.
But despite the mounting anxiety, Tavros is determined to make Valis's first Solstice a special one. Can Tavros get his surprise finished in time for Valis’s return? Will it backfire and cause them both more trauma?
Join Tavros as he navigates his war trauma and strives to create a joyous Solstice celebration for his husband—and the entire monastery. Will he succeed in brightening Valis’s Winter Solstice, or will his plans fail? Find out in this heartwarming tale of love and family.
Solstice is mostly a fluffy, Christmassy read while also dealing with what these characters call War Trauma. PTSD is serious and debilitating, and Devon did their best to treat it respectfully.
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Tavros finally gets a POV!, Tavros has anxiety almost as bad as when Valis first came to Avristin, getting kids involved in decorating is precious and adorable and melts everyone into goo, Winter Solstice has never been like this before, Valis and Aenali are plotting against Jedai and Maphias, Tavros’s entire life’s mission is to decorate the entire monastery for his husband, he just doesn’t know how to do it in two days!, war trauma is hard, Tavros is a good boy and goes to therapy, schmoop galore