Deidre's Death

Rhyn Eternal #2

by Lizzy Ford

Two women caught in a struggle between Death and the Dark One...

Gabriel – Death – is winning the ground war against demons in the mortal realm. But a rebellion is brewing among his army of grim reapers in the underworld he still can’t access. Worse, just when he thinks he knows where his heart belongs, he discovers there are two Deidres: the human he started to fall in love with and the deity whose love-hate relationship with him spanned hundreds of thousands of years. What he doesn’t know: the two Deidres made a deal that will send one of their souls to the underworld by the end of the week.

Deity-Deidre expects nothing but smooth sailing in her future. Until the Dark One strips her powers on her way out of Hell, leaving her a vulnerable human, reeling under the influence of human emotions, which deities do not possess. The deal she made with human-Deidre suddenly seems impossible to win. For the first time in her existence, she understands what Gabriel felt at her mercy for the eons they were together. She doesn’t know how to win the trust of the man she’s always loved – or even if she can.

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Demons, Supernatural, Ebooks

157 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 2013

About the author

I breathe stories. I dream them. If it were possible, I'd eat them, too. (I'm pretty sure they'd taste like cotton candy.) I can't escape them - they're everywhere! Which is why I write! I was born to bring the crazy worlds and people in my mind to life, and I love sharing them with as many people as I can.

I'm also the bestselling, award winning, internationally acclaimed author of over sixty titles and counting. I write speculative fiction in multiple subgenres of romance and fantasy, contemporary fiction, books for both teens and adults, and just about anything else I feel like writing. If I can imagine it, I can write it!

I live in the desert of southern Arizona with a pack of spoiled dogs and Tubbs, the Godfather cat who rules them all.


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Lizzy’s books include:

Lost Vegas – young adult post-apocalyptic
Aveline
Tiana
Arthur
Black Wolf

Spell Realm Series (coming summer 2017) – young adult fantasy
Water Spell (2017)
Dragon Spell (2018)
Moon Spell (2018)
Sword Spell (2019)

History Interrupted – time travel romance
West
East
North (2017)
South (2018)

Omega Beginnings Series
Alessandra
Mismatch
Phoibe
Lantos
Theodocia
Niko
Cleon
Herakles

Omega Series
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Theta Beginnings Miniseries (novelettes)
Silent Queen
Mercenary
Shadow Titan
People’s Champion

Non-Series – 2014 - 2017
Black Moon Draw (about a reader sucked into her book)
White Tree Sound (2017)
Highlander Enchanted
The Door
The Fall of Esme (2017)
Sons of War – contemporary military romance
Semper Mine
Soldier Mine
SEAL Mine (2017)

Super Villainess
It’s Not Easy Being Evil
It’s Not Easy Being Good

Starwalkers Serials (with Julia Crane) – new adult science fiction serial
Severed
Trapped
Exiled
Revealed
Escaped
Ascended
Starwalkers – complete (#1-6)

Heart of Fire – sexy dragon shifter
Charred Heart
Charred Tears
Charred Hope

Incubatti – Buffy meets 50 Shades
Zoey Rogue
Zoey Avenger

Rhyn Trilogy – new adult paranormal with demons
Katie’s Hellion
Katie’s Hope
Rhyn’s Redemption

Rhyn Eternal – Death finds love
Gabriel’s Hope
Deidre’s Death
Darkyn’s Mate
The Underworld
Twisted Fate
Twisted Karma (2017)

War of Gods – paranormal with gods, guardians and exceptional humans
Damian’s Oracle
Damian’s Assassin
Damian’s Immortal
The Grey God

Damian Eternal
Xander’s Chance
The Black God

Hidden Evil – paranormal with angels and four horsemen
Hear No
See No (TBD)
Speak No (TBD)

Unnamed Series
Unnatural (TBD)
Unmade (TBD)

Omega
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Anshan Saga – new adult science fiction romance
Kiera’s Moon
Kiera’s Sun

Santa’s Ninja Elves (short stories)
Natasha & Hunter

Non-series titles – 2011 - 2013
Star Kissed
A Demon’s Desire
The Warlord’s Secret
Maddy’s Oasis
Rebel Heart

Witchlings – young adult paranormal
Dark Summer
Autumn Storm
Winter Fire
Spring Rain

Broken Beauty Novellas – new adult dramatic fiction
Broken Beauty
Broken World

Voodoo Nights - young adult paranormal
Cursed

As SE Reign, erotica writer
101 Nights Box Set (Serials 1-7)

Reviews

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You ready?" Rhyn asked.
"Always," Gabriel replied. "I'll go grab Tamer and meet you in the portal room in Hell."
Rhyn grinned.
Whatever happened next, Gabriel prayed the underworld didn't throw him out. He had to find his mate and Darkyn's, quell a rebellion and find a way to reopen the portals to the dealers trapped on the mortal plane.
And find his soul, before it was crushed and he was sent to Hell.
Gabriel opened a portal and crossed through the in-between place.
Deidre took the first step down the path of their future when she told him her secrets. As much as they angered him, Gabriel wasn't going to let anything happen to her, especially in his own domain. No, he'd find his mate. For the first time this week, he realized that he, too, wanted to take the next step.
I've waited my whole life for this. Deidre's words returned to him. He loved her since the beginning. For the first time in their history, they stood a real chance of turning their sordid love story into a pure one. It was going to be hard, maybe even harder than finding his soul in the underworld, but the opportunity was theirs for the taking.
He wasn't about to lose her or the chance to build a life with the woman he'd loved for tens of thousands of years.


I'm actually pretty shocked how much I liked this, mostly because this is where I jumped ship my first time around. It certainly takes an unexpected turn. And I think I'm most surprised about the fact that I'm rooting for both Deidres. I'm too tired and sick to go into it any more than that, but I can't wait to see what happens next.


Both Deidres in one. He rubbed his jaw. He didn't know how it was possible. He barely accepted the idea of being mated to a woman who only looked like his ex. Now, she was at least half the woman he'd spent lifetimes loving and hating.
She was human. No matter how many Deidres were shoved into that perfect little body, she'd never have the control over him she once did. He was Death, after all, a deity in his own right. It was his turn to protect her the way she never bothered protecting him.
"Deidre," he spoke her name quietly.
Her face skewed a moment before her eyes opened. She stared at him and sat up quickly.
"I'm moving you to Rhyn's."
"Why?"
"It's safer there."
She appeared lost as she looked around her. She had the artless expressions of a human, an endearing trait that made him want to wrap his arms around her.
"Why don't we go home?" she asked.
"We can't right now," he said. "I'm locked out of the underworld."
"Locked out?" She arched an eyebrow at him. "You're the master of the underworld. It can't lock you out."
"Apparently it can," he said dryly.
"What on earth did you do?"
That was the tone of the goddess. Gabriel drew a deep breath and stood. He motioned her up.
"Come on," he said. "I'm going to Rhyn's. I'll take you."
She frowned. "Gabriel, I want to stay here."
"No."
"You never used to tell me no, either!" she snapped and rose, marching towards the stairs to the second floor.
"Get used to it," he called after her.
He watched her angry walk, gaze on her hips. A smile spread across his face. Maybe having the former dirty as a mate wasn't so bad. He definitely liked the look on her face when he told her no.
"Get your shit and let's go," he added.
She glared at him, the blue fire in her eyes stirring his blood.
"Don't forget shoes," Cora yelled as Deidre disappeared down the hallway. Her voice lowered as she faced him. "Gabe, she needs a babysitter."
"What's wrong?"
"She doesn't understand the human world yet."
Gabriel met Cora's eyes. The death-dealer was shaking her head in disbelief. There was something else in her gaze, the knowledge that she'd figured out this Deidre wasn't the same one she was yesterday.
Gods, he had a headache already.
"You want the job?" he asked her.
"I'm not sure I can keep up with her. She tried on every piece of clothing today and took five baths to test the different soaps. She discovered the toaster this afternoon. She used it to warm up her socks. Nearly caused a fire."
Gabriel smiled, entertained as much by the story as he was by Cora's visible exasperation.
"We went to the other side of the country to find her more funnel cakes. It's all she wants to eat."
He listened, thoughts turning darker. Deidre made a deal with the Dark One, one good enough to bring her soul back from the dead, combine the two Deidres, cure the tumor of one and release the final product from Hell. It sounded far too good to be true, especially since Darkyn knew who she was and what he might extort out of Gabriel to have his mate returned.

~

"No, Gabriel, I-"
"I'll carry you."
Cora coughed to cover up her laugh. Deidre stared at him as if deciding whether she wanted to be angry or disappointed. Finally, she went. Gabriel trailed her, resisting the urge to wrap her shivering body in his arms.
When they reached her room, he went to her wardrobe.
"You need to change before you get sick," he said.
"I don't get sick."
"Humans do."
She appeared surprised. Water dripped off her into a puddle at her feet. Her attention shifted to her hands, and he stared at her as she focused on moving them. There were moments when he didn't know what the human side of her was thinking. She seemed to have dropped any form of common sense somewhere between Hell and her world.
He shook his head and pulled out a new sweater. Deidre glared at him.
"Different color?" he asked.
"Don't touch my clothes."
Irritated by her tone, he reached in and ran his hand down the line of her sweaters.
"They're mine, Gabriel," she retorted. "You could be nicer. I just helped you protect the souls."
"You did," he said. "I'm impressed."
"You shouldn't be." She crossed to him and pushed the door to her wardrobe closed. "You don't have to trust me, but I really am trying to help you."
"Because you love me." The words were out before he thought to stop them. He wasn't even certain why he said them. She'd claimed as much yesterday.
Deidre didn't respond. She locked the wardrobe, still shivering.
"Am I right?" he asked, bracing an arm on either side of her.
She kept her back to him. "I shouldn't have said it."
"So it's true."
Deidre sighed.
"You said it earlier. I just want to hear it again," he said.
"Why? You already said we're dysfunctional."
"We were dysfunctional. It doesn't mean we have to be this time around."
This caught her attention and she turned. Deidre rested against the wardrobe, arms crossed as she shook from cold but blue eyes riveted to him. He liked trying to get a rise out of her, and he really did want to know where they stood in her mind and whether or not he had to worry about her running off to make more deals with Darkyn.
"How do we become not dysfunctional?" she asked, puzzled. "Especially since I never knew we were?"
"I think it starts with us giving each other a chance."

~

"I don't know what else to say, Gabriel. I understand if you hate me. I just don't know what to do to fix things."
Her mate said nothing. Deidre's shoulders sagged. She turned away from him, wanting to be alone. Thinking of taking a dive in the lake and not surfacing again, except that it meant she'd lose her soul. She couldn't change anything that happened or make things right. Where did that leave her?
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"No. I can't be okay. I've hurt so many people."
"Are there any more secrets?"
She sighed and shook her head. "The ones I had weren't enough to drive you away?"
"I told you. No matter what, you're my mate."
Deidre glanced at him. Spending her lifetime with someone who hated her was not what she wanted.
"Now that everything's on the table," he continued. "This is where we rebuild."
Deidre stared at him. His faint smile contained sadness. Of all the the things she'd done, she'd never be able to forgive herself for hurting him.
"How can you say that?" she asked. "You deserve so much better, Gabriel. All I do is cause pain."
"I never stopped loving you either, Deidre. You have no idea how much that makes me hate myself sometimes," he said. "Our path won't be easy, but we didn't spend thousands of years trying to be together not to take the chance we have now."
She searched his face. Even hurting, he was serious about everything he said. She didn't know how he could love her still after all shed done or why he was willing to try to make things work. Had she ever understood how honorable and good he was?
"If you're interested," he added at her silence. "It'll take us some time, but we've got eternity."
She managed a smile despite the tears she tried not to shed. Deidre nodded, not trusting herself to speak.
"We'll start slow. You want to have dinner?" he asked'
"Funnel cakes," she whispered.
"Okay," he said.

[Joy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guest review by the hubby....

Ok, I just want to state that this has only happened ONE time before, I read a book and it hooks me into the rest of the series so much that I had to find the previous books in order to find out how it all began. That series was “The Last Herald-Mage” by the wonderful Mercedes Lackey. I could not wait to go back and see how Valdemar first started and devoured the rest of her books.

This happened again.

This time, Lizzy Ford has presented an absolute fantastical world that takes place in our own back yard and combines it with the elements that made Valdemar so great to me. She has interwoven elements of the classic “Incarnations of Immortality” series by the great Piers Anthony and presented it in such a way that makes it relevant to today’s audiences. Full of action and romance these books kept me enthralled in such a way that, yes, I devoured them, once again making my wife think I had abandoned her.

With characters so vivid that they leap off the page, Lizzy has crafted an adventure that I for one could not put down. When we first got the Advanced Readers Copy of the now released “Deidre’s Death,” I found myself so enamoured with the characters in the first few pages that I knew I had to start at the beginning. Thus became my quest for the next several days.

When I first got into “Katie’s Hellion,” I was immersed into a world that started to remind me of something but was just different enough that I couldn’t quite grasp it. I had to read more. By the end of the first book, I needed more.

Into the second book, “Katie’s Hope,” we go and more of the same fantastic writing. More action and more romance makes a very good read. Throughout these 2 books you were kept guessing if the 2 main characters were going to be together, that continues in the third book, “Rhyn’s Redemption,” while keeping up the action and characterizations as well.

The third book was a great conclusion to this series but made the audience want more. I think this is what Mercedes Lackey went through with her Heralds of Valdemar. She kept going with them, as did Lizzy Ford.

Book one of the Rhyn Eternal series, “Gabriel’s Hope” offers the reader a slightly different view, as well as going in a totally different direction. We are still immersed in this world but concentrating on different characters. Same great writing style and totally worthy of the whole series. I couldn’t put this one down either. When I got to the end, I was lucky to have the ARC in my hands.

“Deidre’s Death” starts out where “Gabriel’s Hope” left off. I love the little twists Lizzy put into these books and hope that this series continues after the third book in this trilogy, “Darkyn’s Mate.” I am currently awaiting (reading, snicker) that one. Once again, though, “Deidre’s Death” continues the fantastic writing style that has made me love these books. All the characters are just as vivid as they have been and the story keeps you captivated to the end.

[Merisha28 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a ARC for am unbiased honest review~~
Deidre's Death- Lizzy Ford
Publisher: Guerrilla Wordfare (June 29, 2013)
Print Length: 157 pages
2nd book in the Rhyn Eternal Series

The Cover Art Is FANTA-BLOUS!! I love the color scheme on the cover. I love the images of Gabriel and Deidre. It draws the reader to want to read the book without the summary. The summary just adds to the effect in wanting to capture the attention of the readers.

My review~
OMG!!! This author just rocked my socks off. There was so many twists that I was barely breathing by the end of the book and immediately wanted to delve into the next book which is Darkyn's death. This book is in the perspective of Deidre-past death which lent you an insight to her emotions and thoughts of all that happened in book one and lent to what was fixing to happen in book 3. I cannot say how impressed that I am with this series. I thank my friend everyday for getting me started reading this authors work. The story is amazingly written and the characters are very connectable with the reader. I did not find anything that I didn't like. I'm going to add this to my favorite list!!

AMAZON SUMMARY~~~
Two women caught in a struggle between Death and the Dark One …

Gabriel – Death – is winning the ground war against demons in the mortal realm. But a rebellion is brewing among his army of grim reapers in the underworld he still can’t access. Worse, just when he thinks he knows where his heart belongs, he discovers there are two Deidres: the human he started to fall in love with and the deity whose love-hate relationship with him spanned hundreds of thousands of years. What he doesn’t know: the two Deidres made a deal that will send one of their souls to the underworld by the end of the week.

Deity-Deidre expects nothing but smooth sailing in her future. Until the Dark One strips her powers on her way out of Hell, leaving her a vulnerable human, reeling under the influence of human emotions, which deities do not possess. The deal she made with human-Deidre suddenly seems impossible to win. For the first time in her existence, she understands what Gabriel felt at her mercy for the eons they were together. She doesn’t know how to win the trust of the man she’s always loved – or even if she can.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

***ARC received for honest review***
First let me tell you I cut my "paranormal romance teeth" on the Rhyn Trilogy. They were the first books I read by Lizzy Ford and I urge anyone who hasn't yet discovered her to go and find out for yourself what a brilliant and talented writer she is.
I was hooked on Rhyn's story but I was also fascinated by Gabriel and his seemingly unrequited love for Death. I think it was his black garb that did it...I love a man in black! So you can imagine how happy I was when Lizzy decided to do a spin off about Gabriel, I get more of my sexy Death Dealer, yaay!!

Okay back to Deirdre's Death. What can I say? Lizzy you did it again!! I honestly didn't know where the story was going to go but then, I never do, you are the Mistress of twist and turns in your plots. I was hooked and kept on the edge of my seat til the end. I didn't think I'd like past-Deirdre because of the way she'd treated Gabriel in the past and her unfeeling and uncaring nature so I was rooting for human Deirdre to triumph and return to Gabe where she belongs. But then I began to warm to past-Deirdre because of her now obvious love for Gabe and other reasons I won't go into due to them being spoilers, and by the end of the book I found myself torn between the two.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I found myself focusing more on the two Deirdre's than I did on my man, Gabriel...and Darkyn? How did he creep in and make me begin to like him???

I won't say anymore as I'm aware others may not have read the previous books in the whole series but I will say I've grown accustomed to killer endings from Lizzy and she didn't disappoint me, I was left with my mouth hanging open and wanting the next book NOW!!
This is definitely a 1-click buy and I'll be recommending Deirdre's Death to anyone who'll listen.

[Simone Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

******Arc received for honest review******

Firstly I can honestly say Lizzy Ford has become one of my favourite writers!! Since being recommended to read The Rhyn Trilogy from a friend, from the first page of Katie's Hellion I felt like a portal opened up and I had been sucked through to the underworld, and I have been stuck there ever since!! (not that I am complaining) WARNING!! lots of Demon eye candy down here *winks*
I would personally start your journey with Rhyn Trilogy to get to know these amazing characters and the journey Lizzy Ford takes you through up to Deidre's Death, Lizzy Ford's style of writing is truly amazing and she is the queen of twists and turns, while leaving you practically hanging over the edge on her cliff-hanger endings (I have the scratch marks to proof this on the edge of my sofa).
Deidre's Death yet again did not disappoint, apart from my lusting after delicious demon Rhyn , I always had me other eye on Gabriel(now who could not notice a man in black with a dangerous weapon).... well defiantly not me!!
After reading this next instalment I now find myself liking pass-Deidre, who was like the Bitch from Hell in the previous book and was so geared up to shout in human Deidre's corner!! How wrong could I be, unexpected twist...I should have known!! Oh and also the turn of events that now sets my sights on a new dam hot demon Darkyn, how did he become all dark, sexy and mysterious.
Again I was left with fresh scratch marks on my sofa waiting for the next instalment to this epic journey that has now left me in the darkness of the underworld waiting for more from the awesome author that is Lizzy Ford.

[Marilyn Ortega · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book for an honest review.

NO SPOILERS, being that many ppl are following this series I will not give the story away.

As always Lizzy writes an awesome continuation of her spinoffs. Following the main characters from Rhyn's series starting with Gabriel in book 1#.
Awesome surprises, great writing, intense moments, Totally enjoyed this book!!!
Lizzy has such a way of making her characters come to life, I couldn't put the book down had me wanting more, wait there is more, .looking forward to her next installment on this series.

Way to go Lizzy!!!!!

A must read for those following this exciting series, as wonderfully written as WAR OF THE GOD'S.

THANK YOU!

[Coco.V]

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[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cover is amazing. Lizzy always has some of the best covers out there. I loved this book. I am a big Gabriel fan and this book gives more of his sexy self. This book goes into more details about the old Deidre (death) and the human Deidre. When we ended with Gabriel's Hope the old Deidre had Gabriel's name on her back while the human Deidre had Darkyn's name on hers. Darkyn is the ruler of Hell and is the Dark One. I don't think anyone would want to be in poor human Deidre's place being stuck in Hell as the mate of Darkyn. But I have to say in the book I saw a different side to Darkyn and am actually now a fan of his a little. Not completely but a little. He has shown a different side. One that might be a little compassionate and maybe he can possibly love someone.

I still don't like old Deidre or how she acts but thankfully when she leaves hell Darkyn takes away all her powers so now she is 100% human. I was so damn excited about that. I really do not like her and I don't think anything can make me change that. Gabriel deserves so much better. Ok so anyways she leaves and has to learn how to do everything humans do. She tries warming her socks on a toaster causing a fire. Gabriel knows something is off and has no trust for her. Threw out the book he tries several times to get her to tell him what she is hiding. She holds off for a couple of days and then finally tells him. Thankfully Gabriel is a sweetheart and he goes to check on human Deidre to make sure she is ok. He is shocked to see that she is fine and that she has changed now being Darkyn's mate she has fangs and looks hot. Gabriel soon figures out that his position as the Death Dealer could be ripped away from him and he now needs to figure out how to get back to the underworld where he has been locked out. Gabriel still worries about human Deidre but after talking to her, realizes that he needs to try to get over the past and move on. He decides to try with old Deidre. Thats when everything gets good and both Deidre's get kidnapped by Harmony..

I can not wait for the next book. For me this book ends right when everything starts getting good. I wish it was longer and wasn't in two books. Waiting to see what happens next sucks. Ha ha. Lizzy Ford has done it again in writing an amazing book that you just can't put down till the end. I loved everything about it. I recommend reading Gabriel's Hope before reading this one so you know exactly what is going on.

[Nicole Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a 4.5 star than 4 but since I can't do half stars here I had to give it 4. Let me tell you that it is killing me to only give Lizzy only 4.5 stars. I guess for me the story was just missing the extra something that makes me love all of Lizzy's books. We do pick up where we left off in Gabriel's Hope. Death Deidre is with Gabe in the human world and human Deidre is in Hell with Darkyn. You also have Wynn, Rhyn, and Andre playing their parts of how this story is gonna play out, oh yeah and Fate is there also.

Death Deidre is struggling with her place in the mortal world and is not liking all the emotions that come with it. Gabriel realizes there is something off, but just chalks it up to not being able to trust Deidre yet. Deidre decides she is gonna lie to Gabe and keep him in the dark to the whole truth behind who and what she has done in order to be where she is at. Maybe this is kind of where I had the issue because I hated the fact that Gabe was willing to believe but at the same time not. For me Gabe is strong and a straight shooter and I felt that this book just had him looking a little too much like a push over to me.

We do get to see bits and pieces of what human Deidre's life is like with Darkyn, which I have to totally admit I am complete taken off guard by Darkyn's gentler nature. As the story unfolds Gabe and Death Deidre are both holding back from each other. Gabe because he knows she is keeping a secret and the fact that she is known to screw him over and Death Deidre is so terribly afraid that if Gabe finds out how far she went to end up with him that she will lose him.

The story ends with a decent cliffhanger that has me wanting more and I cannot wait to see how the story does play out. Currently I am in a trust no one mode and until the next one comes I will constantly be switching who I want where and who I want to end up with who. I cannot stress that this book really was well written and I totally recommended it to anyone, just for me it was just missing a little something I have come to love from Lizzy's books. Please pick it up and give it a chance.

[Mandy ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing Gabriel's Hope i was desprate to find answers & what happened after the two dedire's made there Deal to have Death as there mate & thankfully deidre's death takes off right where we left , except it tells the story thought Gabirel & past death Deidre not human deidre who i was so desperate too know about.

 I did get some answers but not in the form I  was expecting & I can't tell you how many times I had to pick my jaw of the ground..

It was just omg!..all the twist & turns I just any of never saw coming!

So Past Death Deidre is now human after Darkyn strips her powers in order for her to leave hell & she realizes being human isn't as easy as it looks & getting Gabirel's heart cerintly isn't either.

Gabriel is still stuck out of his beloved underworld & has a sneaking that he's mate isn't who she claims to be, but if he does find out she's the deity how toyed with his heart for all those century's  will he still love her?.. that's the ultimate question.

The chemistry between the two was what you'd expect of a couple who had been in one hell of a messed up relationship for years & as much as I so wanted to hate past death deidre as I did in the Rhyn trilogy & Gabirel's hope but I just couldn't, Darkyn turning her human awakend an emotional & even compassionate side to her she never had...it made her relize how much hurt & pain she'd caused & made me realized  just how much she in deed did love Gabriel..ok so I still don't overly like her but I don't hate her either, & I'm still not sure if I totally want her to be with Gabe or not.

The ending as always with Lizzy Ford's endings is a total cliff hanger, which made me want scream in Frustration.. But putting that aside this a Frickin awesome series & anyone who loved the Rhyn trilogy, any of Lizzy's Books or never read a Lizzy book in there life for that matter will totally devour it's demon & deity filled Goodness! 

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a warning, there might be mild spoilers included in this review. You should definitely read these books in order!

Deidre’s Death was the second installment in the Rhyn Eternal series. It’s been a little while for me since I read the first book in this series, so I had a small learning curve at the beginning of the book. We pick up right where we left off, with Deidre-madness. For jugging two characters with the same name, Lizzy Ford does an *excellent* job distinguishing between the two of them, even when they are in the same scene talking to one another. BRAVO! I saw them as two completely different characters. This might be why I had such a hard time buying into the past-death and Gabriel storyline.

The entire time we follow past-death via her POV or Gabriel’s I just wanted to shout at the page. Seeing them together made me so angry for Gabriel and angry for other Deidre and just generally angry! How dare he “cheat” on her with … well… other her. I didn’t get why I should be rooting for this relationship (I should be rooting for it, right?) until about 75% through. There is a great scene involving other Deidre and Gabriel that finally made me understand the situation. I get it now. I’m over my anger, but I’d still like to see what happened with the Dark One.

I also *loved* the scene with Gabriel and Rhyn that flip-flopped their roles from the other Rhyn series. I was sad we didn’t get to check in with Katie, but I was happy with the character pool we had to play with. The book doesn’t tie up any loose ends, so I am immediately diving into the next installment (Darkyn’s Mate) without taking a break!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit that I didn't expect where Lizzy went with this after the end of the last book! BUT, I love the series and can't wait for the next 2 books. I think this is a great series for all ages. You will probably not look at Death the same way.

I thought I was pretty sure I did not like past-Death, but somewhere along the way her past deeds became a little blurred and I did start to like her. I admit that there is a large part of me that is completely confused by this since I like human Deirdre and really wanted her with Gabriel. After being tricked and left in Hell with Darkyn, I figured her bet with past-Death was pretty straight forward and she would be out of there before you know it. Little did I know she would be, but not as expected. You actually don't see Darkyn in the same way either. The one I feel the most for at the end is Gabriel, because, well, he is confused and I can honestly understand why. He loves 2 women, and one of them is or was not always the nicest person, but he has a long history with her, both loving and hating her. And you know what they say about that! The other was just a pawn, but truly an innocent person who didn't deserve the cards dealt to her. If you had to choose, what would you do when you realize that the decision isn't yours anymore and you have to deal with the fallout. Is it bad or good? Then to learn that they both get caught up in the conflict going on in the Underworld and you have to work with someone you never thought you would and who is tied to one of the women you love?

It is shorter than the typical novel, but it still ropes you in. If you have not read the series, you should.

[Deb Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I bought the next 3 books in this series because well...I wanted to. My review for this book and the next 2 might actually blend into each other. First let me just say, I am now and I will always be team Human Diedre! I am not impressed with Gabriel and Past Death at all! I find Gabriel to be a whiny pain the butt. I don't think Lizzy has meant to write him this way but goodness I can't take the poor poor me! I am really ticked at the way he and past death have made Darkyn's Mate feeling as though she is less then nothing and that her life is disposable. And that continues through the end. The problem is Diedre let's Gabriel get away with it because she has yet to discover her true feelings for Darkyn. I read this book as well as Darkyn's Mate at the same time, not impossible if you try. I just feel that Gabriel gave up on human Diedre way to easy. Yes she is meant for Hell and Darkyn cares more for her then she has yet to discover. I hate to say this but, I just couldn't wait for the Gabriel and Diedre parts to be over. All I wanted was Gabriel to grow up and get a clue! I want past death to lose her soul to Hell but I know that even if she does she is going to get it back because human Diedre just has to big of a heart. This book is not bad just my feelings towards the treatment of human Diedre are very strong. But that is what makes me human. I found myself actually tearing up and having to remind myself that it was just a story and that there isn't any human Diedre or past death. That's what you need to remember when you get sucked into this book! And you will get sucked in and you will find yourself needing to read Darkyn's Mate. I promise you won't be sorry.

[a_tiffyfit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reading this along with the book club. This is the read for the week. And I'm utterly at lost as to what I WANT to happen. There are love triangles and then there are LOVE squares with twists and ties and strings all around.

These characters of Ms. Ford's are leaping off the page and shaking their fists at me. I want to strangle them, hug them, soothe them, smack them, scream at them, commiserate with them, smack them again, and then...I have no idea how I want this to end.

The title has nothing to do with what I thought was going to happen and I could've smacked myself for being dumb and not seeing the double entendre or expecting it. Duh duh duh.

Crap, what do I want to happen in Darkyn's Mate? I DO NOT KNOW. All I know is, that's next week's read and I'm trying to be good and not read ahead until after discussion tomorrow anyway. :)

I want Harmony to get hers. That is for sure. I cannot stand betrayals and traitors. Darkyn has so much depth that I do not want him to get screwed over. I can't stand past-Death's cavalier attitude towards humans and those she stomps on in her path, but she's now learning what it means to be human and regretting what she can remember so she's developing. Gabriel, poor poor Gabe. He's all kinds of confused. And Deidre...and Darkyn...and Gabe...and other Deidre...and GAH!

[Ashley Stoyanoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

Lizzy Ford’s books are seriously addictive and this one is no different than the rest. Like each of her books that I’ve read, I picked this one up and couldn’t put it down. Absolutely fantastic!

Deidre’s Death picked up right where Gabriel’s Hope left off. After making a deal that will cost one of them their soul, Deidre is stuck in Hell while past-Death goes off to find Gabriel. Once she’s with him though, past-Death realizes that being human is not as easy as it looks, and winning Gabriel’s heart is even harder. The big question is, who will win the deal and who will lose their soul?

I wasn’t really sure what to think going into this book. I liked past-Death in the Rhyn Trilogy, but I didn’t love her. She was crazy selfish, and I hated how she treated Gabe. But the funny thing is, by the end of this book, I found myself really hoping that past-Death and Gabe would get their HEA. Of course there was a crazy cliffhanger at the end, but since Lizzy’s books usually end that way, I was prepared for it.

In the end, Deidre’s Death was just as absorbing as the last book in this series, and I would definitely recommend it!

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was all like 'YAY I get to see how Gabe's story ends,' when Heather got to the end of the bookie a little surprise was waiting for her, you guessed it guys a damn cliffhanger. Let's just say Heather is not impressed with Ms. Elizabeth right at this particular moment as I WANTED AN ENDING!! I liked the story, and I missed my Gabe so SO much, "don't take this the wrong way," he started, studying her. "Who the eff are you?" (so bada** I know) He's just all hot and mhmm when he's pi**** off, "my mate trusts the Dark One over me to help her. It's a s***ty way to start things off." I'd say! Rhyn it is always good to see his sexiness anywhere, "go get your woman. I'll see you at the castle." So bossy! I'm not sure if I should feel sorry for the Deidre that's trying to win Gabe over or laugh in her face (not sure I have any remorse right now) "I'm not sure I can keep up with her. She tried on every piece of clothing today and took five baths to test the different soaps. She discovered the toaster this afternoon. She used it to warm up her socks. Nearly caused a fire." So needless to say I will probably NOT kill Lizzy as I kind of need her alive to write the next book so I see how s*** goes down. BUT I'm still mad at you Lizzy!

[PepperP0t · Rating 5 out of 5]

Switching essences with Deidre so Gabriel would fall in love and they'd be immortally mated worked like a charm and Past Death is ecstatic her plan worked. Will's guilty part in this scheme is a burden and he shouldn't expect thanks from Gabriel. Fate's cackling happily and delays his vacation to see if Past Death Deidre can meet Human Deidre's challenge for the big prize of both their souls and Gabriel!

Darkyn strips PD-Deidre's powers and memories of H-Deidre's life prior to her own interference before he allows her in the mortal realm to woo Gabriel and ensures demons are aware of her and her plight. PD-Deidre's fish out of water reactions in the human realm almost make a reader empathetic. Meanwhile, Will has to pay someone's debt to Darkyn and can't leave Hell until he does.

Gabriel's no longer locked out of Death's domain and finally has a place to store those souls his team has been battling the demons for. For this reader's taste, while the new ruler of the underworld, Darkyn, turned up the big bad sexy, Gabriel was less smolderingly sexy and whinier making one wonder what the fuss is about. Once again this series bests itself for unexpected thoughts and activity.
Rating: 4.75stars

[Emmanuelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect transition from Gabriel's Hope; no time is lost....so much so that I needed to go re-read the end of Gabriel's Hope to re-familiarize myself with where it left off.

I started the book being so upset at past-death Deidre for what she had done and denying the fact that the human-Deidre was now stuck in Hell. In order not to reveal any spoilers, let's just say that the story takes you in a direction that I would never have predicted.

The author wrote beautiful (again, but no surprise, it's Lizzy Ford after all!). The setting fit perfectly to continue with the Rhyn world. The characters were very believable and I loved getting to know Gabe, Wynn, Darkyn, and both Deidre's better. The battle continues between the Underworld, Hell, and the mortal realm. The author isn't writing fluff for the story; the adventure continues to be epic and original. I love that although the timelines for each character we meet could be very similar to those of the others, their individual stories continue to be unique, entertaining, and enthralling.

Keep the books coming Lizzy! And I can't wait to start reading Darkyn's Mate (book 3).

[Maria Dodd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very rarely leave reviews but reading this was frustrating. It was as well-written as book 1 and the story developed well. My frustration came from the complete character reversal of past-Death Deidre from the moment she became human. I spent the whole of the first book learning to hate her, which was easy as the character development is also well-written. I loved the interaction between Gabriel and Deidre and was rooting for their relationship. This second book completely pulled the 'rug' out from under me and left me floundering to make new connections. Past-Death Deidre was instantly too nice and I wasn't ready to take so soon a leap into liking her. I felt cheated and like I was abandoning Gabriel and human Deidre. I understand where the plot is going and appreciate the impact that Deidre's innocence is and will have on Darkyn and in any other plot line I would be thoroughly enjoying it. I just feel cheated and frustrated.
I have to say though, all in all, a very good series of books. I will definitely read more by Lizzy Ford.
Don't let my personal frustration put you off - a very good book.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I recieved an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
How do you adjust to being a human, with all oif your powers stripped, after being a powerful diety for a millennium? Ask Deidre, past-Death. She can tell you all about it. I LOVED reading about Deidre and her adjustment (a toaster? really?? lol)...and predicament. She has been one of my fav characters in this series, along with Rhyn and Gabe. Hello reality check! A few chuckles, some fences start to be mended. One thing about Lizzy's writing of this series, she does a great job with the transition from book to book, never leaving me feeling like I need to re-read the last couple chapters of the book before, no matter how long it has been since I finished the previous book. Now to dive into my ARC of Darkyn's Mate!

[Kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love just about all of Lizzy Fords books and this one didn't disappoint. When I started I thought I knew which way I wanted this story to go but....boy was I in for a surprise. A very good surprise.

Deidre's Death is as well written as all of Ms. Ford's others books with twists in the story line that keep you wanting more. I can't wait till the next books comes out to find out what happens with both Deidre's. I really enjoyed getting a deeper look into the mind of ex-death. It explains a lot about Deidre's way of thinking in the Rhyn series. I also liked seeing characters from the Rhyn series as well. It's like seeing long lost friends again. I would like to see more of Katie (she's one of my favorite heroines).


**ARC review**

[Lourdes Caamano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started to read this book June 30th at about 7PM. When I finish the book it was 5AM the following day.....I have read all Lizzy Ford's Books, but I must say that this one just completely blew my mind.....I was not expecting how everything turn out...The story teaches us the power of a love affair as old as time and as new as a week old... the decisions made, deals seals and execution of a plan made because of a love as old as time and how a innocent live was affected because of it. How that innocent made the deal of a lifetime that might change her life or sentence her, depending of the outcome, because of a love as new as a week old.

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!

[Ginelle Blanch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although frustrating at times, this was a really good book. I really felt like past-Death Deidre got what she deserved in everyone's mistrust but, at the same time, it was hard to see what she did to present Deidre just to be with Gabriel. I'm glad that present Deidre was the bigger person to be able to forgive past-Death Deidre. Hard for me to see the struggles Gabriel is still going through with his Deidre. But, after so many thousands of years loving each other, it's hard to just shut it off. I'm glad that they seemed to be trying to work through things and live for the present, not the past. I can't wait to see the relationship development between Darkyn and "human" Deidre.

[Angiegolo4422 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit when I started reading my ARC copy I thought it was so unfair for Human-Deidre to be in Hell while Past-Death Deidre went to Gabriel but as I keep reading, it kind of make sense in a way and now doesn't seem so unfair anymore I think she can do so much good in hell like when she helped Rhyn with that issue and all so I'm actually expecting the best and preparing for the worst, I just want Gabriel to be as happy with his mate as Rhyn but actually Darkin is the luckiest bastard ever...Lizzy thank you for this amazing series..can't wait for the rest of the story!!!!!

[Cherrie Directo · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC received for an honest review
I have always been a Gabriel fan since the Rhyn Trilogy. Reading this book made me understand and love Gabriel more. Though I loved the human Deidre in Gabriel's Hope, this book made me appreciate Deidre the deity (past Death). Their love story is kind of funny since their roles are reversed. I can't help but fall in love with the series. With all the complexities of the story, Lizzy managed to interconnect them all, leaving you wanting for more. Can't wait for the next series!

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so love Lizzy Ford!! Gabriel has been my favorite character since Katie's Hellion. I was SO disappointed by the ending of Gabriel's Hope that I could only imagine one direction for the plot of Deidre's Death. Only human Deidre could possibly be right for Gabe. Well, surprise, the plot took a few unexpected (at least to me) turns, making me think about my conclusion. Is it possible that Past Death could be Gabriel's mate...hmmm...

[Martha Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Ms Ford. I thought the new Deidre didn't have enough faith in Gabriel and their mate bond. I so wanted past death to meet the final death, because after everything that has happened she still has yet to learn anything. What she did to Deidre was cold blooded and she doesn't deserve Gabriel's love. The end leaves you hanging and wanting more!!!

[Christina Silcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lizzy Ford continues to put out one amazingly addictive series after another! As with the Witchling Series, I am completely invested in these characters. I am dying to find out what happens! Lizzy Ford somehow finds a way to endear characters to you that you normally would hate (maybe even have in the past) haha. I highly recommend this book, this series, anything by this author!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

From start to finish this book book had me hooked. I love Deidre and knew from previous stories (in the Rhyn Trilogy and Rhyn Eternal series) that she had a story to tell. I loved to see the story unfold and the way the characters interacted with one another. I am so looking forward to reading "Darkyn's Mate" to see just how this story continues. :)

[Antoinette Lewis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting chain of events.