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Hades

They call me Hades for one reason, and one reason only. I’m the one who sovereigns rule around here. I sit on a chair made up of skulls in the depths of Hell, ready to add more to my extravagant throne if they deserve it.

My life was filled with nothing but pain until I met her. In a split second I realized the pain has only just begun. Could this woman who captured my soul be the one destined to control Satan himself? 

She doesn’t know the power she holds over me and I doubt she ever will. We went through a barbarous experience beside one another, somehow coming out the other side of it. 

My question is this: can she survive the searing flames beside me?

Love is agonizing as it is grand. For she will be my queen and I will stand behind her as her king. While I’ve never been certain of much in my life, I’m certain of this - together we’ll conquer everything that stands in our way, or we’ll allow it to consume us both.


218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2020

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Profile Image for Sonia.
1,330 reviews2,117 followers
not-for-me
February 15, 2023
Another one of those "you're THE one, but I'm gonna keep sticking it in anything that moves" books. Of course, the h was celibate... duh! She's seen him parading around with ow, but it's okay cause she loves him so much.

Not. For. Me.
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1,265 reviews19 followers
January 27, 2020
Holy Hell!! Hades Pain by E.C. Land is is filled with so much drama, action, violence and plenty of steam. This story picks up where Connor's Devils left off as we find Hades escaping from his captors with the help from someone from his past. The only thing on his mind is did Emerson make it back to his brothers. The relationship between Hades and Emmy is a hard one when trust and guilt becomes an issue. Now Hades who is healing is upset that Emmy did not come to him and now he is determined to bring her back where she belongs. Their relationship is steamy, intense and full of passion, can Hades convenience Emmy she is his? Now as they begin to explore this new love they have together after resolving misunderstandings they need to get back to deal with these men who have hurt them and all who they love. A plot is being put into plan by someone who is determined to get what they think is theirs placing Emmy in danger. Can Hades get to her in time as he is about to live up to his name and rain fire on the men who have hurt her and his club. Now the Devil's Riot MC is in for another round of threats, can these hard ass men deal with this danger while protecting the women they love as they need to end this cult who have targeted their women once and for all as the Devil has been unleashed. Your emotions will be all over the place as you follow Hades and Emmy's journey to overcome all of the pain and torment they have to go through to be together. Another fantastic job by E.C. Land, as she has taken her readers on a wild ride with the men and women of Devil's Riot MC world.

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Profile Image for Tee loves Kyle Jacobson.
2,536 reviews179 followers
March 11, 2020
OMG this was one hell of a story. I mean there was so much action, pain, trouble, chaos, and most of all revenge. These men take their women serious and they will do whatever it takes to keep their women safe.

This is Hades and Emerson's story and what a hell of a story it is. The story picks up right where the other left off. Hades is captured and he is being held in an undisclosed area and only Emerson knows where he is at. Once the MC finds him the rescue him and he comes home with his long lost sister.

Only when he comes in with her Emerson thinks she is with him as a girlfriend or something else and she runs away. She leaves him and when he finds out he goes after her only to find she is with some other club. Shiz hits the roof and when Hades gets her back he sits her down to tell her everything but she doesn't think they will be safe together because of the people who were after them.

Can these two overcome the odds and become one or will they be doomed to be apart?
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425 reviews17 followers
February 15, 2023
Yeah, no. Haha, for 2 years this virgin doormat pined for our H. For 2 years our H is a manwhore. In front of her. The night after they meet she finds him with two CW draped over him, making out with them. He was supposedly so drunk when he met her that night that he didn't remember her. But it wasn't like a short amount of time together, the spent an entire evening talking and playing pool etc. I don't buy the black out drunk amnesia. especially not with these men who drink daily. The moment he saw her he knew she was the one, but continued to be a HUGE whore. I don't believe he can ever be faithful. Don't believe he loves her. DNF 48%
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2,108 reviews32 followers
January 28, 2020
Hades story is filled with suspense, danger and is action packed you will not put this down. I loved Hades and Emmerosn, their relationship is a tumultuous one at best. Trust and guilt is an issue between them. We pick up where we left off in book 5 and Hades is determined to escape and get back to Emmy, but what he finds out is that she isn’t where he thought she’d be and he doesn’t know how to deal with it. The only place she belongs is by his side, now only if she believed that. Emmy is being used as a pawn and putting her in danger which leaves Hades one choice and that’s to bring the boughs of hell to their doorstep and wreak havoc to save her. Such a great emotional read, this author was new to me last year and this series just keeps getting better and better. No spoilers here, I found this book on BookSprout.
89 reviews
February 1, 2020
This series just keeps getting better. Hades and Emerson were a great couple once she decided to stop running away from him. They both have been through so much but in the end they get their happily ever after. I liked the crossover with the other club. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I hope we get Burners story next.

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894 reviews45 followers
February 15, 2020
An emotional rollercoaster coaster ride of epic proportions! This series gets better with each book. Hades and Emmy's story is filled with suspense, action and steam. Great characters and an amazing storyline made this a fantastic story.

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4,850 reviews39 followers
January 28, 2020
This is what I had been waiting for, from the last book I was on edge wanting to find out how Hades fared, him and Emerson had been kidnapped by the cult. After helping Emmerson to escape, he is beaten and tortured and all he can do is hope that the Brothers would find him, however before that happens help from an unexpected source gets them free and back home. All hell is unleashed when Hades finds out all that Emerson kept from him when he was too dazed from pain and finds out that the girls are still in danger, they need to find the Leaders and put an end to them.

This has plenty to get your teeth into plus a few twists and turns you will not see coming.

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267 reviews
January 29, 2020
They call him Hades for a reason, that's for sure!
I couldn't put my kindle down. Literally I couldn't, even had a minor accident in the kitchen, oops! So yeah, be careful, haha! There are no words to describe Hades and Emmy, they are a strong couple, they complete each other and there are many obstacles there to separate them but don't let me spoil it for you, just read the book, it is a worthy part of this series. I highly and sincerely recommend it! MC action, romance, seduction and funny moments ofc, but best of all, fight for the good and the better.

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213 reviews8 followers
January 30, 2020
Hades & Emmy's story is one emotional roller coaster ride!! I love Hades and actually hurt for him!! His life has not been easy, but neither has Emmys. Love will always conquer all. It may be a hard battle, but in the end its worth it. Hades and Emmy are fantastic together. I love them and their story. I love this series so much!!!

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Profile Image for Fran Zoch, LSoR.
2,143 reviews13 followers
February 13, 2020
Wow Hades was taken and Emerson was too but he helped her escape when he is able to escape with the help of his sister who he thought was lost Emerson thinks the worst and gets taken again. Hades and his brothers will stop at nothing to get his woman back even face the worst possible people around.
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1,743 reviews18 followers
January 24, 2020
Talk about intense!!! Hayden and Emerson aka Hades and Emmy have seen the dark, got caught in it and unfortunately for those who took them are about to find out what happened when you play with fire.

This one is like a action, suspense romance that you could visualize as you read. Our leads have one strong family who fight maybe even harder than they love and they love hard.

Love the scene when Emmy confronts Sue over what she does to Hades. Emmy might be shy and quiet but don't mess with her man.

I can't say enough great things about this book. It's a knockout with unforgettable characters where you feel the love, strength and support of this family. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
487 reviews
January 25, 2020
Wow! Love this series! E.C. Land has created a MC world full of alpha males and the women that rule them and it’s amazing! I honestly didn’t know how I was going to feel about Hades’ story going in, he’s a freakishly scary guy, but wow, he turned out to be one of my favorites! His love for Emerson is swoon worthy and their story is just gripping! This book absolutely kept me on the edge of my seat and has left me wanting more. It also gave us a whole other cast of characters for future books and I definitely can’t wait for that either! Great job, once again, Ms. Land, your vivid imagination never ceases to amaze me.
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4,359 reviews10 followers
January 30, 2020
Hades pain is violent, lies, twisted, hot, action, adventure, and continued from the last book. Loved Hades and Emerson's story so much that I only got 3 hours of sleep. I'm gonna pay for it later.
2,617 reviews25 followers
January 30, 2020
wow what a powerful book this was to read! he has the name for a reason. two lost souls brought together. can she be his saving grace? read to find out!
Profile Image for Barbara.
197 reviews11 followers
January 25, 2020
I could not wait for Hades book to come out and boy was I not disappointed!!!! The emotions in this book are like a roller coaster... T o read this and all they have gone through feeling guilt about leaving, letting go, revenge... its all there. Hades and emerson make a great couple, she calms the devill in him and he gives her strength!!

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865 reviews3 followers
January 24, 2020
This is another amazing and emotional read from the Devil's Riot MC world. Once again, E. C. delivers with a fabulous book. Hades and Emerson have been to hell and back...literally! They were held captive under horrible circumstances. We find out how they find their way back to each other and manage to come out on the other side. Well written with characters you learn to love, Hades Pain is another must read.
26 reviews1 follower
January 24, 2020
E.C.Land has done it yet AGAIN with Hade Pain. This book hits all the feels you could possibly have! Hades and Emerson have battled through hell and back in their journey. It's unbelievable all that they've gone through an6d the evil they've had to deal with. Devil's Riot just keeps getting better and better with every book E.C. Land writes.

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Profile Image for Olivia Deneff.
274 reviews
February 6, 2020
Hades

I never know what expect next in these books. This was amazing definitely a nail biter. I couldnt put this book down.
Profile Image for Jackie Ziegler.
1,848 reviews8 followers
January 19, 2020
Holy Moly this one is crazy.

Hades meets Emerson a few years ago and was instantly smitten with her.. When they are kidnapped and tortured Hades does all he can get to Emerson free. Will her freedom be the end of Hades?

Emerson never met anyone like Hades she is trying her best to remember things to save him but nothing seems to help. When she has a breakthrough can she save the man who captured her heart?
Profile Image for Nessa.
3,952 reviews74 followers
April 5, 2020
POSSESSIVE ALPHA MALE? CHECK.
ADORABLE HEROINE? CHECK.
GOOD PLOT? CHECK.

THIS ONE HIT ALL THE RIGHT SPOTS FOR ME WITH A HINT OF MILD ANGST, EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T INTENSE, BUT FOR WHATEVER REASON I GOT HOOKED.

HADES you've probably met before if you follow this series but this is the first time I'm reading from this author. Hades is part of the Devils Riot MC and the story opens with him still being held captive by the satanic cult who had him and Emerson abducted probably in the previous book. Hades managed to create a moment for Emerson to escape but unfortunately she passed out before telling the MC where Hades was held. For months, Hades waited for someone to rescue him while taking on the tortures. The one who finally helped him is none other than the sister he has been searching for all these years, and when he's back in the clubhouse, he knows he needs to set the record straight with the only woman he wants to claim. If you enjoy a possessive alpha male character, you'll like Hades, because he's protective, bossy and he'll make your panties wet.

EMERSON is a our virgin heroine who has had the hots for Hades ever since but I guess she always walked in on him at the wrong time, and she got the wrong signals. The first time they met, she thought they were on the same page. Turns out, the next night, Hades is at the same spot but with his tongue down someone else's throat. Not only that, he's had a few rounds with the possessive club whore and well, let's just say Hades's past libido isn't helping Emerson's self-esteem and insecurities. When Hades is finally rescued and she finds a female (his sister) by his side, she again assumed the worse. It may be a ridiculous and immature reaction on her part but I guess if it happened many times before, I can't blame her for jumping the gun. Soon, Hades does set their relationship to rights and making it official, but the satanic cult that abducted her once isn't done with her and that's where the story will take us.

OVERALL it was just emotionally packed the whole way, I just couldn't put it down and that's a good thing because I wasn't bored one bit. I liked the characters, they had a very TOGETHERNESS, BROTHERHOOD and I'LL DIE FOR YOU kind of vibe that made them a Family. You don't mess with any of their kind, or they'll get you good and I like that devotion.
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1,753 reviews13 followers
April 18, 2020
This is one of the best series I have read this year! It is edgy, wired, and had me all over my kindle! This makes my panties wet and then burns my hands holding my kindle! Yes it is THAT GOOD! The Institution that this MC is built on is the formation of something I never thought I would find within these pages! The unity that exudes from this story is something to strive for. So BAD that they are down deep so these characters are superior and virtuous in their own right. I thought Emerson and Hades were perfect for each other. She didn't at first but came to her senses and Hades couldn't help but fall in love and LUST with her. This is a wonderful compliment to this series. I LOVED it and can't wait for more from Miss Land.

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Profile Image for Debbie Earley.
2,947 reviews18 followers
March 15, 2020
Hades and Emerson's story took me on one heck of an emotional ride. I laughed, I cried my heart broke into a million pieces and mended back together by the end. They have lived through things no person should ever have to endure in their life and the love they share helped them through it all. From the minute I picked this book up I couldn't put it down. E.C. you hit it out of the park with this book and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.
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1,677 reviews16 followers
December 15, 2021
Hades and Emerson take you on emotional roller coaster of up's and downs and twist and turns that will break your heart for what they have to endure. Each have loads of pain they have been thur and will go their more pain before the end. Will they be able to make out or will they crumble under it all? Amazing read that pulled me in right from the start and didn't let go till the end and I can't wait to see what she has next.
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3,515 reviews38 followers
October 19, 2020
Hades is the Enforcer for the Devil's Riot MC His parents were killed and his sister was taken by a satanic cult.

Emerson Connors owns a hair salon and her sister's twin men are part of the the Devil's Riot MC.
Hades and Emerson were both kidnapped and tortured by a Satanist cult. They think Emerson is one of their 'Chosen' and Hades is their toy to play with, since he got away from them after they killed his parents.

This story was not always easy to read as there is graphic violence, torture and sexual abuse. It is also a story about surviving evil and finding hope and love. Even though this is a relatively fast paced, short story we get great cameos from other MCs and groundwork laid for future stories. I just wish we had more time with the couple actually being together, most of it seemed to be rescuing and recovery time, making it hard to feel their connection.

Unlike some of the other books in this series there were some scenes that just didn't feel authentic. For example, I found it hard to believe that Emerson would be okay or not have some sort of panic attack at being gagged and bound by Hades, given that she was relatively inexperienced sexually and was recently kidnapped and traumatized.

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Profile Image for Kaye.
7,177 reviews71 followers
February 10, 2020
ONE TIGHTLY COILED THRILL RIDE!!!
Holy hell! Land spins this nailbiting, spine tingling, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, block busting bombshell that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Blazing forward on wings of a raging inferno, riding through the gates of hell, on the winds of darkness with a vengeance, blowing this baby into the eye of the storm, bursting it into a tailspin with an unexpected culmination. A tightly coiling vortex of daunting circumstances and a bevy of unexpected inadvertent events launch this baby into a tailspin with surprising impacts. Add drama, intrigue, distress, turmoil and suspense, along with surprising situations and a boatload of danger while dodging dastardly intentions, makes for one explosive adventure. The undeniable attraction and blazing chemistry sizzles from the pages alluring and mesmerizing until you feel the electrifying hum through your veins. The characters are authentic and realistic with traits and qualities that blend into outstanding personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions, it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Land, thanks for sharing this baby with us.
Profile Image for Char Davis.
583 reviews8 followers
February 5, 2020
Hades and Emerson are taken captive by a cult they keep calling Emerson the chosen one.As they torture Hades telling her hes being tortured for her not accepting her place as the chosen one.When Hades tells Emerson to go escape an tell the brothers where he is .But she blocks her memory for a while.Hades has been being tortured for while month. Will he get away from his tormentors?Will he get E!erson as his woman?There danger,theres violence,rape,and a lot of dark things but then theres love,brotherhood and unconditional love.There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain .I can hardly wait to see whats next by this multi talented author.

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237 reviews3 followers
February 8, 2020
When Emerson first met Hades she was attracted to him but he just ignored her when they seen each other again. Emerson figured it was time to move on,but still needing some protection Hades was tasked to drive her to work. When they are both kidnapped and tortured Hades will stop at nothing to get Emerson out of this hell hole.When the time arrives and she is freed she runs but her guilt threatens to consume her she left Hades behind to suffer. When Hades finds an allie ,she lets him know the time is coming and she will get him out. Emerson can't remember much from her time in captivity and feels worse that Hades is suffering and making it impossible to face the people close to her guilt is eating her alive.If Hades survives can he forgive her and will this group of fanatics continue to pursue her and the others the deem The Chosen Ones.

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6,559 reviews27 followers
February 11, 2020
This is the sixth book in this series and takes off right from the point where Connors’ Devils book five ends and do yourself read this entire series in order to get the full impact of this story line

Hades and Emerson(Emmy) have been taken by a cult and Hades is the one been tortured to force Emmy to marry the leader as the chosen one When she gets a chance to escape she flees and Hades tells her to go get his brothers but does she do that. When Hades finally escapes after a women from his past helps him he goes searching for answers and finds that Emmy has blocked all memory of what happened Can he now that he is healing get the woman he loves back into his life and can he protect her when she is placed in danger yet again. You will have to read to see
93 reviews
February 3, 2020
Wow! Emerson is amazing and so full of passion that watching the hell she goes through hurts! Throw in a twist of combining in some Iron Vex MC characters (so exciting) and never knowing what will happen next makes it so hard to put down. E.C. Land's characters have so much depth that makes me want to know them better and know more about them. Emerson and Hades truly know what it means to go through hell and make it to the other side (and even better they came together through the pain)!

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