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The Pantheon gave me a reason to kill. He gave me a reason to live.

JASPER

Once, I was the youngest Director in Pantheon history. I knew exactly who I was and what I was worth. Then I walked away with one secret and I've been burning the evidence ever since.

Diego Reyes was supposed to be temporary, just a warm body on a cold night in Brussels. Instead, he's become the best mistake I've ever made. And the riskiest.

Now Achilles — the son Zeus always passed over for me — is coming to take everything Diego and I have built. And I'm about to show the Pantheon exactly what I do when someone threatens what's mine.

DIEGO

I come from people who bleed for each other. Who bury their dead, feed their enemies at the same table, and hold the line when it costs everything. I know exactly what family is.

Then I met Jasper. Took me about five minutes to decide he was mine.

I'm Romani. I know exactly what men like Jasper have cost my people.

And I could lose everything fighting someone else's war.

But it's too late to back out now. The Pantheon wants a war. I've got two families, a Russian with a katana, and absolutely nothing left to lose.

Deathless is a dark, high-heat MM romance about chosen family, ancestral loyalty, and what it costs to love someone your blood says is the enemy.

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2026

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Profile Image for Mal.
674 reviews64 followers
March 30, 2026
High Octane Action!! Fast paced!! Obsessive love!! Dark family ties!! Loads of trauma turned into weapons!! Scorching hot chemistry and some kink for good measure!! MCs who will bleed and die for each other and the ones they love!! Clashing agendas of powerful organisations facing resistance. Plot twists you definitely don’t see coming, a young child caught in the cross hairs with secrets piled on! Building an atypical but massively loving family amidst the rubble!

If this sounds like something you want to read, read this book asap, maybe read the series it’s fire!!

I have been waiting for Jasper and Diego’s book and I am giddy with how good it is!
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436 reviews3 followers
April 9, 2026
I wouldn't call this a fun read, because of the content in this, but it did have some funny lines here and there. Diego and Jasper were two people that just worked together, I really liked them 😊 And Jasper with a Katana did something to me, especially in one... particular scene 🥵
Can't wait for the final book in this series!
Profile Image for JustJen "Miss Conduct".
2,426 reviews156 followers
March 31, 2026

4.5 stars - As with the previous stories, this story continues where the previous on left off, which you absolutely have to read to understand this world. AT this point, Diego and Jasper are laying low with Eight recovering from the crazy rescue mission. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for things to catch up sending them on the run once again.

As things unfold, we learn quite a bit more about how Jasper and Eight are connected and why Jasper’s father is now after them. Diego gets his family involved, a mafia-type family that specializes in smuggling. There is a lot to this storyline as well as to why Diego walked away from them and how he now needs them to fight for them. Before they can really convince them to help, danger closes in giving them little choice.

Through all of this, we have Diego and Jasper accepting their relationship and commitment to each other, if they can get through what lies ahead, of course.

Along the way, Lorenzo is back in the picture, not in much better shape than when we left him in the last book. Rafael and also Luka and Vincent are involved here although what we think are rescue missions turn out to be the opposite with different factions at play from different directions. It sound a bit confusing and convoluted, but it is all laid out fairly easy to follow. And, having read the previous books, it is easy to understand what is happening and who all the players are.

Speaking of players, the mysterious Judge Rhadamanthys is once again involved. Although he seemed to be on the side of our guys, as much as he could be, the water gets a bit muddier here at times.

This story contains a lot of violence and action with suspense and mystery added in. Underneath that all, we have the relationships. Even though this one picks up pretty quickly (more so than the previous books that ramped up as the story went along), it also gets more exciting and nail-biting as it plays out. There are still a number of loose ends, although we get to see our guys in this story get to a place where they decide their part in the fight is over and they want to focus on themselves and making a family/home for Eight (Mila). Judge Rhadamanthys and now Nevada have decided to keep up the fight and I’m already excited to read more about them.

Review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
Profile Image for Lucy.
1,280 reviews23 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 23, 2026
Yeah, this series really does just keep getting better. I am absolutely obsessed with every single character Eveland has managed to craft for these books, but out of the three we've gotten so far? Deathless was the best. I loved the relationships that really blossomed in this. We're a year out after the end of Godless and it doesn't seem like nothing much has changed since then. Diego and Jasper are still sniffing around each other but unwilling to do more than make eyes.

The romance in this felt fast but the pace worked well for the characters. They've been with each other as . . . friends(?) for a few years and the relationship was clear even if Jasper and Diego were incapable of having an honest conversation at the start of this. I really loved how Diego and Eight worked together. The relationship was so tentative and soft. Every character was so vibrant and well written. Even the side characters of Diego's family gave impact.

The plot in this moved fast. There didn't seem to be a lot of down time between Jasper and Diego having to kill someone or rescue someone else. In between the battles, they spent a lot of their meager free time being filthy. The smut scenes are fairly well written in my opinion. They were surprisingly tame, compared to previous installments in the series. The suspense stayed ratcheted up and the climax to the story had me particularly nervous for the family dynamics between Jasper, Diego, and Eight.

I loved this. I love this series. It's exactly what I'm looking for when I want a dark queer romance. The prose is flowery without feeling like I'm being talked down to. The descriptions of people and things are thorough and a touch poetic. Just the best series for violence, tension, and men that are more monster than human at times.

Thank you to L. Eveland for the ARC.
Profile Image for Ashley Dead.inside_but_reads.
243 reviews36 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 26, 2026
This is a Dark Romance that follows a secret society of assassins (Think John Wick world) so check the TWs before heading in! This is also Book 3 in The Ferrymen Series and it ABSOLUTELY needs to be read in order! The books end on a HEA with the duo but the plot is a HFN

🌶🌶🌶

I loved Jasper and Diego the minute they popped up in book 1 so I was very excited to get to their book! We pick up sorta right where we left off from book 2 the guys are hiding out from dirt bag Zeus and they have Eight with them the little girl they rescued from the end of book 2. We get her origin story as well as what put Jasper on the run for all this time. After their safety is put in jeopardy the guys go back to Diego's family for sanctuary and even that is challenged. Through all the fights Eight get captured and taken to Zeus and now the guys have to go directly to the place they have been avoiding to get her back, because leaving her just isn't an option.
There is so much going on in this one so to avoid spoilers that's the bare bones info for ya 🤣 I loved the banter between Jasper and Diego and then all the throw backs to each of their grandmother's through the story I laughed out loud in some spots. The underlying heart of the story that sometimes family is what you make it, and not always determined by blood just warmed my heart there was a spot I noticed right away when they referenced Eight as "our girl" instead of just Eight and I did a chest clutch 🥹
We have one final book in this series and I can't wait to see how this is going to end!
Profile Image for Deb Kel.
2,969 reviews11 followers
March 27, 2026
This series just keeps raising the bar, and this instalment really leans into both the intensity of the world and the relationships at its centre. From the start, there’s a sense that everything is already in motion — history, tension, and unspoken feelings all sitting just beneath the surface.

Jasper and Diego’s dynamic feels established long before the story begins, which makes their shift into something more land with extra weight. There’s a push between them built on avoidance, loyalty, and everything they’re not saying, and once that finally starts to crack, it’s hard to look away. The pacing of their relationship works because of that shared history, it never feels rushed, just inevitable.

Diego’s ties to his family add another layer, grounding the story in something deeply personal, while Jasper’s connection to the Pantheon brings constant pressure and danger. That contrast between chosen loyalty and inherited conflict runs through the entire book and gives their relationship real stakes.

The plot moves quickly, with very little breathing room, but it suits the tone. There’s always something happening from shifting alliances, threats closing in and it keeps the tension high without losing focus on the characters.

It’s dark, sharp, and emotionally charged, with a strong sense of found family and characters who feel as dangerous as they are compelling.
I received a free arc copy and this is my honest review
303 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 25, 2026
Well, just like any L. Eveland series I never wanted this to end. When I finish a book and I look up, I have to re-orient myself back to the real world. And this world of The Ferryman and The Pantheon just is a complete universe. I remember when I was first reading about it in Ruthless I walked through the headquarters following L. Eveland's descriptions like it was a dream.
This Romani and Russian worlds had my mouth hanging open. The folklore, the tales passed down, the language, the cooking, the weapons just blossomed under the author's research.
Always through all the books the strength of the teachings whether it was Prometheous for Luka, Dionysus for Rafael or Zeus for Jasper is brutal, emotionless and never ending. Thank goodness for Vincent, Lorenzo and Diego to stop the spirals into complete madness.
Surprisingly in Deathless there were personal things for me, irl.
The Mongolian throat singing. I met a family who made a film about it.
Jasper's daughter surrounding herself with stuffed animals. My grandson did that, with good reason.
And my husband's family had a vineyard like Diego's father.
Oh, and the strong women in this book were a gift, the ones alive and the ones both MCs quoted wisdom from.
I look forward to the next book Rhadamanthys and Nevada.
Profile Image for Amanda Winter.
1,173 reviews24 followers
April 7, 2026
Deathless by L. Eveland is absolute chaos in the best way—fast-paced, high-stakes, and completely addictive.

This book has everything. Action, danger, obsessive love, dark family ties, trauma, plot twists you won’t see coming… and characters who would literally burn the world down for each other. If that’s your vibe, read this immediately (but definitely read the series in order).

Jasper and Diego had me hooked from the start. Diego is all heart—he gives everything for Jasper, no hesitation. And Jasper… he’s complicated, quiet, and shaped by a brutal past, which makes him harder to fully understand at times, but no less compelling.

The stakes in this one felt even higher, especially with Eight. The way they start to see her as theirs? That got me. The found family element really hit, especially in the middle of all the chaos and danger.

There’s a lot going on, but it never slows down. It kept me on edge the whole time. I did miss a bit of the lighter banter from earlier books, but it makes sense given how heavy Jasper’s story is here.

Overall, this was intense, emotional, and packed with action. A wild ride with a hard-fought HEA and just enough left open to make me desperate for the next book.
Profile Image for Hamilton.
43 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 22, 2026
Wow, these men are stubborn!

The third book of The Ferrymen series follows Jasper and Diego, whom we met in Godless.
This one had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. I knew if we got their story, it would be a good one.

Diego is my hero. He puts everything on the line for Jasper: his family, his ancestral home, and his heart.
Jasper is a haunted man. Shaped into a cold killer by Zeus, he keeps a secret from Diego.
Both men harbor quite a bit of guilt.

Deathless is a really good read, with teachings from the story of Koschei the Deathless from Slavic folklore. Now I have started going down my own rabbit hole of Russian folklore.

The banter and quick wit from the previous books are missing in this one. Jasper does not speak much, preferring to observe from the sidelines. I felt like I didn't know Jasper as well as the other characters.

Jasper is a complex character, and Diego loves him with his whole being. They do get their HEA, but there is a long road to home.
Profile Image for Ivonne Santiago-Harris.
197 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 23, 2026
4 ⭐️ Deathless is book 3 in the ferrymen series which follows the story of Jasper and Diego. Two very stubborn men who harbor secrets, pain, guilt and so many emotions. These two had me at the edge of my seat for most of the story. Diego absolutely won my heart over , that man was top tier willing to give up absolutely everything for Jasper.

This one was full of just as much action as the previous ones but we don’t get the funny banter between the couple that we see in the first two books which I for sure missed .

We get to see a lot more character development for Diego than Jasper since Jasper was more of a silent observer. I did love the touch him and die vibes Jasper gave off , so it made up for it a bit . The intensity of their love for eachother was for sure a roller coaster, but their connection was outmatched.

This was a great read and absolutely sets up the perfect pick up spot for book 4 and I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here
Profile Image for Shanice.
88 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 22, 2026
“If you touch Diego Reyes”, “I’ll remove the hand. You look at him, and I’ll remove your eyes and piss where they used to be”
I absolutely loved this installment; it gave Jason Bourne meets Game of Thrones energy in the best way. High stakes, nonstop action, and a plot that keeps you guessing at every turn.

Every time I got attached to a character, I was holding my breath… because no one felt safe.

Seeing Jasper, Diego, and Eight together was a highlight, and I loved finally understanding the depth of Diego and Jasper’s relationship. The intimacy between them added just the right amount of spice while really showing the love and connection they share.
I could not stop reading once I started. I literally refused to go to bed until I knew what happened to our boys. This felt like the perfect setup for book four, and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
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484 reviews9 followers
March 26, 2026
This entry into the Ferrymen series hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. I cried more than I thought I would as Diego and Jasper’s story went on, but I also laughed and smiled. The chemistry between them was apparent from their very first appearance. And their banter was amazing.

The relationship between Diego, Jasper, and Eight was definitely my favorite part. The way they cared for her and how she clung to them had me smiling. It was beautiful watching them grow together.

Deathless was action, fight scenes, blood, and violence. But at its core, this was a story about family, both blood and found. About how the family you find can be just as, or even stronger, than the one you share blood with.

After the events of this book, I’m both eager and scared for the next one.

I got an advanced copy and this is my voluntary review.
1,215 reviews17 followers
April 6, 2026
I want to preface this by saying I have loved and enjoyed every book in this series so far! Unfortunately, I didn't love Diego and Jasper's story as much as I was hoping to. I didn't sense much of a deep connection between them and the story didn't flow as smoothly for me as the other books in this series did. There is still a lot to like in this book though, the characters themselves were great, I liked being able to see past characters make appearances and I loved how this author continued the overarching plotline in an exciting way. It makes you want more and wonder about what's going to happen next, and I love that!

I thought it was so great that Eight became Mila and inherited a found family after being rescued. All of these characters have gone through so much and it was really beautiful seeing them get their own happy ending. I cannot wait to see what's in store next!
45 reviews2 followers
March 26, 2026
Deathless, The Ferrymen Book Three, by L. Eveland, is the third installment in the Ferryman series. This is the story of Jasper and Diego, friends and insecure lovers. The story flows seamlessly from the second book, but it’s not necessary to have read the previous story to enjoy this one. Lots of running and fighting as they find the courage to claim each other and the soldier-child they rescued from a man who wants her back at all costs. The HEA is worth the wait. Looking forward to book four. I also purchased this book. DISCLAIMER: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Cynthia M Brow.
1,558 reviews20 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 25, 2026
Deathless is the third book in The Ferrymen series. This could be read as a standalone but in my opinion this series is best read in order, so why not enjoy the whole series. This is the story of Jasper and Diego. I couldn't put this book down once I started it. This was a rollercoaster ride of emotion, action, and secrets. Watching these guys figure things out was so good. The steam and possessiveness was wonderful. This book and series are so good and I can't wait for the next book. I would definitely recommend this book and series as 5 star reads.
received a free review copy
Profile Image for Hollyn.
629 reviews3 followers
March 26, 2026
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️/5


Tropes:
🏷️Dark Romance
🏷️MM Romance
🏷️Pining
🏷️Guardians


My Review:
Jasper and Diego are perfect for each other. They needed each other in their lives. Diego kept Jasper and Eight safe. And they had to fight a lot of bad people. But for them the most important person was nine year old Eight. When things go wrong and they’re on the run they can no longer fight their feelings. And it just goes to show they’re better together. I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend!
Profile Image for Robin T.
242 reviews2 followers
March 28, 2026

This series just grabs you and doesn't let go! In book 3 we continue with the non-stop action we meet characters Diego, Jasper and a child eight, and get lots of Russian folk lore.

That alone should make you want to keep reading! I dont want to spoil anything what I can say is this book picks up right after book 2, and we will get some background info on some of our favorite Characters. That's something I love in stories getting the why behind people or situations and it was done well here.

Spice i would say 3/5 , action 5/5 good addition to the series.

Profile Image for Traci S.
2,256 reviews15 followers
March 28, 2026
Thank you for the book; here is my honest opinion:
This series keeps getting more and more intriguing, the world building is top tier and the characters are in turns fascinating and terrifying. I was totally pulled into the plot, right from the start. Jasper and Diego are a combustible pair, and I enjoyed their story and the family they fashioned out of the rumble of their past. Jasper is maybe the hardest character to know so far, but I enjoyed seeing him fight his demons for Eight and Diego. This was excellent, I think my favorite series from this author.
126 reviews
April 2, 2026
An action-packed book with assassins and a secret underground network. This is Jasper and Diego's book. Best friends, but don't seem to know how to love. Both of their lives have been hard and now they are dead men walking. They have a whole network of assassins after them. Think John Wick and you get the idea. This also involves Eight, who is Jasper's daughter. Jasper had no clue she even existed.
Highly encourage you to read the previous books in this series.
This series is unique and I can't wait to see, what's next.
Check your triggers.
Profile Image for Danni Crass.
Author 1 book10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 26, 2026
I have been wanting to read about Jasper and Diego since the moment they were introduced. I am definitely not disappointed. Their relationship was interesting to read. This book was more full of action as they tried to make their way to safety. I absolutely adored Eight and the progress she made with Jasper and Diego. I loved the epilogue. It fits them and I am glad to see them get there after going through what they went through. I can't wait to read the next one, sad it's the final one.
Profile Image for Saskia Veldhuis .
2,280 reviews19 followers
March 30, 2026
Part three of an ongoing series, concentrating on Jasper and Diego and the child Eight. There is a lot more intrigue and violence, fitting well with the previous books. Diego's family was particularly interesting, being a smuggling Romani group. He had the clear parental love, which Jasper and Eight missed out on, making their growing family even more complicated. A very well-earned HEA for this little family, and a promise for an excellent series finale to come in the next book.
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809 reviews13 followers
July 22, 2026
Throughout this series Jasper and Diego have been there to help the ferrymen in their time of need. Not a lot was known except Jasper had a past with Zeus and Diego walked away from his Romani heritage to be with Jasper and Eight was living with them.
Having read the previous book, I knew that whatever was going to happen, it was not going to be easy especially when Jasper's past catches up with him.
There is action from the start and some heart stopping moments when danger comes knocking. I loved learning more about Diego's Romani heritage and finding out the reason why Jasper walked away. I loved Jasper's scenes with his katana and wow that man has skills.
That moment Jasper and Diego accepted their attraction and they would tear down the world for each other. I was there for every word.
With Judge Rhadamanthys making an appearance, I am eagerly waiting for his story
Profile Image for Joanne Mccorkell.
1,684 reviews15 followers
March 26, 2026
Why, just why..... did I have to finish this book.
Love this series soooo much, love the writing.

Jasper and Diego are non stop, another saviour experience for assassins, with sheet melting scenes.
On one had the Pantheon do make some sense on another they are corrupt as anything and our boys are stuck in the middle
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1,454 reviews8 followers
March 27, 2026
This is the story of Jasper raised by Zeus and Diego a Romani. The third book in The Ferryman series, it is the first one I read and definitely going to read the first two. Jasper and Diego are friends and lovers, the story is really fast paced and intense. Yes this may be a love story, but there is brutal warfare, danger and tends to be heartbreaking even with a happy ending.
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443 reviews14 followers
March 27, 2026
rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
darkness: 🖤🖤🖤🖤
feelings: 😭🥰😱🥵☠️😍🫠😡🥹😄

I was so looking forward to this story, and it had everything I expected from an L. Eveland book.

A dark, fast-paced plot, fascinating characters, and a heartbreaking love story. Plus, it features Eight, a character whose bravery is hard to beat.

I can’t wait to read Rhadamanthy's story!

2,454 reviews20 followers
March 31, 2026
Jasper and Diego are on the run with Jasper's daughter Eight from Zeus's son Achilles. In this third Ferryman book it's all about taking down Zeus with the aid of other Pantheon men and Diego's resistance fighters who happen to smuggle people and things. It has a lot of steam and/or blood as Jasper and Diego work out their relationship, rescue Eight and are in battle after battle.
Profile Image for Belinda Zamora.
3,098 reviews8 followers
March 28, 2026
PNR, friends to lovers

Jasper and Diego had amazing chemistry.
The way they fought to stay together despite everything and everyone trying to keep them apart was great.
The addition of Eight was wonderful and I loved how hard they fought to kerp her safe.
2,995 reviews12 followers
March 30, 2026
really liked it

I really liked this book. 4.5 stars for rating, 3 for spice. After meeting Jasper and Diego in prior books, it was nice to see their story and connection. It’s definitely a rough ride for everyone. Looking forward to the next book!
Profile Image for Ashley.
1,399 reviews8 followers
March 30, 2026
A ROCKING GOOD READ, FOR SURE!

This author is so fantastic with the way they write dark reads with a mesmerizing story and characters. The story brings emotions and good pacing! This is an ARC review.
Profile Image for Alicia Meyer.
1,638 reviews3 followers
April 6, 2026
Decent

This was like a 300 page action scene with some spice scattered in there. It was a bit overwhelming to me. I was glad to see the girl and liked how she was I huge part of this book.
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