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Claimed by Lucifer #4
Death Lord
Death is my fated mate--and my worst enemy.
He is Death. The 4th Horseman. The son of Lucifer. And I'm going to kill him.
He's the Grim Reaper of New Orleans, stealing souls to make up for his absent one, but he'll pay for the lives he's taken. Someone has to stop him, and it's going to be me. He murdered my father, Fenrir, and I'm ready to unleash my wolf upon him. I'll tear him to shreds to get my revenge and prevent him from claiming any more lives.
But how do you kill Death - especially when he's your fated mate?
Death Lord is a standalone novel in the Claimed By Lucifer series about Belial and his fated mate. It's a steamy enemies to lovers paranormal romance perfect for fans of Jaymin Eve, Laura Thalassa, and Amelia Hutchins.
He is Death. The 4th Horseman. The son of Lucifer. And I'm going to kill him.
He's the Grim Reaper of New Orleans, stealing souls to make up for his absent one, but he'll pay for the lives he's taken. Someone has to stop him, and it's going to be me. He murdered my father, Fenrir, and I'm ready to unleash my wolf upon him. I'll tear him to shreds to get my revenge and prevent him from claiming any more lives.
But how do you kill Death - especially when he's your fated mate?
Death Lord is a standalone novel in the Claimed By Lucifer series about Belial and his fated mate. It's a steamy enemies to lovers paranormal romance perfect for fans of Jaymin Eve, Laura Thalassa, and Amelia Hutchins.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2022
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About the author
Elizabeth Briggs
46 books2,907 followersElizabeth Briggs is a New York Times and Top 5 Amazon bestselling author of paranormal and fantasy romance featuring twisty plots, plenty of spice, and a guaranteed happy ending. She's a Stage IV cancer warrior who has worked with teens in foster care and volunteered with animal rescue organizations. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and a pack of fluffy dogs. Find her online at http://www.elizabethbriggs.com
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January 3, 2024
I wasn't so sure about reading this one after the last book, but I'm so glad I did. It was amazing. I loved it. Now all I need is the other brothers book to come out and I'll be super happy.
July 10, 2022
Yeah,no. DNF
Yeah,aaaaaaaa
No.
Might be “good” but I’m so not in the mood for a jerky D bag of a male lead and a female lead so filled with anger and vengeance it’s made her dumb.
I mean this idiot seriously thinks she can just run up and kill “Death” with her wolf or some ice spears ?
Seriously? WTF.
That’s just dumb. Period. Full stop.
What’s worse is when he stops her easier that a parent does an enraged toddler and she has a chance to escape ,the moron just keeps swinging until she’s captured and put in magic suppressing cuffs and he halls her away.
Why doesn’t she stop and run off and re group ?
Dum. De. Dum. Dummmmm!
Dear gods,I can’t back a h this F’ing dumb. I’m not feeling any chemistry here. And you’d think as the daughter of Fenrir she’d be older than she seems . I mean,sure I guess even as old as he is supposed to be he could still be having kids but
She seems like a bratty,short sided young adult ,who hasn’t thought to do any research or thought any of her plans though.
Seriously,she feels rash and impulsive and immature and he’s cold and calculating.
Sorry,just not feeling it.
Maybe it’s me but I also think at five chapters in I should have enough of something to make me care about these two characters and I don’t.
Neither is particularly likable and both seem short sighted. Even if he wants to keep her around ,keeping her handicapped in magic suppressing cuffs is dumb. Unless she’s to be with him 24/7 she needs to be able to defend herself and access her wolf.
No.
Reading a book for pleasure should NEVER feel like work. It should be fun! Challenging at times maybe but always fun and if you’re having to force yourself you should stop. So I am.
Yeah,aaaaaaaa
No.
Might be “good” but I’m so not in the mood for a jerky D bag of a male lead and a female lead so filled with anger and vengeance it’s made her dumb.
I mean this idiot seriously thinks she can just run up and kill “Death” with her wolf or some ice spears ?
Seriously? WTF.
That’s just dumb. Period. Full stop.
What’s worse is when he stops her easier that a parent does an enraged toddler and she has a chance to escape ,the moron just keeps swinging until she’s captured and put in magic suppressing cuffs and he halls her away.
Why doesn’t she stop and run off and re group ?
Dum. De. Dum. Dummmmm!
Dear gods,I can’t back a h this F’ing dumb. I’m not feeling any chemistry here. And you’d think as the daughter of Fenrir she’d be older than she seems . I mean,sure I guess even as old as he is supposed to be he could still be having kids but
She seems like a bratty,short sided young adult ,who hasn’t thought to do any research or thought any of her plans though.
Seriously,she feels rash and impulsive and immature and he’s cold and calculating.
Sorry,just not feeling it.
Maybe it’s me but I also think at five chapters in I should have enough of something to make me care about these two characters and I don’t.
Neither is particularly likable and both seem short sighted. Even if he wants to keep her around ,keeping her handicapped in magic suppressing cuffs is dumb. Unless she’s to be with him 24/7 she needs to be able to defend herself and access her wolf.
No.
Reading a book for pleasure should NEVER feel like work. It should be fun! Challenging at times maybe but always fun and if you’re having to force yourself you should stop. So I am.
June 4, 2023
My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
General Thoughts: The fourth in this series is the story of Eira and Beliel. Beliel has certainly been a complicated character throughout this series. I'm very curious to see where the author goes next since she has left herself room to explore multiple stories. I hope she does.
Eira and Beliel were interesting characters, and this one was fun. A few plotholes here and there, predictable at parts. But I enjoyed it.
If you are a PNR fan, check this one. It's a good series.
Steam Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Pretty steamy and hot.
Romantic Tropes
-interconnected spin-off series
-enemies to lovers
-morally grey redeemed MMC
You can read more of my reviews at mylastromance.com. You can also find me on Insta @mylastromancenovel.
General Thoughts: The fourth in this series is the story of Eira and Beliel. Beliel has certainly been a complicated character throughout this series. I'm very curious to see where the author goes next since she has left herself room to explore multiple stories. I hope she does.
Eira and Beliel were interesting characters, and this one was fun. A few plotholes here and there, predictable at parts. But I enjoyed it.
If you are a PNR fan, check this one. It's a good series.
Steam Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Pretty steamy and hot.
Romantic Tropes
-interconnected spin-off series
-enemies to lovers
-morally grey redeemed MMC
You can read more of my reviews at mylastromance.com. You can also find me on Insta @mylastromancenovel.
August 13, 2025
Rating based on spice
July 24, 2022
Eh, it was good, the smut was okay, but I was expecting more stuff to happen, not more Old Gods stuff.
3/5 stars.
3/5 stars.
March 27, 2023
I totally didn't expect the void key to work. It was open long enough for more to slip out. That's how those 2 got out to begin with .. so opening it immediately released the third, but I am more than sure others would've or could've followed through. Then when he was almost lost in it ... UGH. I knew she was trying to play the Furies and pretend to be on their side.. but it was told from Beliel's POV so you feel the betrayal and heartbreak with him for her doing that... :( he catches on eventually - and almost loses himself in the void as well lol.
Giving the key to Loki was dumb AF. I know there has got to be more to this story - it can't just be the end like that. What is Loki needing the key for? Will he use it on Lucifer? Will he release all the Gods? Why did he need it so bad! I know he's got something planned up his sleeve, he is a trickster after all.
I just need to know what's going to happen next!
This was really good blend of fantasy and smut. I mean the whole series was really good like that. You get this amazing world building and story telling for this magical world and these amazing characters.. and you also get the hard core sex scenes <3 :) loooove it
Reading just fantasy is fine - but when the author throws in some amazing and detailed love making... uuugh * chefs kiss *
perfecto
Giving the key to Loki was dumb AF. I know there has got to be more to this story - it can't just be the end like that. What is Loki needing the key for? Will he use it on Lucifer? Will he release all the Gods? Why did he need it so bad! I know he's got something planned up his sleeve, he is a trickster after all.
I just need to know what's going to happen next!
This was really good blend of fantasy and smut. I mean the whole series was really good like that. You get this amazing world building and story telling for this magical world and these amazing characters.. and you also get the hard core sex scenes <3 :) loooove it
Reading just fantasy is fine - but when the author throws in some amazing and detailed love making... uuugh * chefs kiss *
perfecto
July 2, 2022
Omg this book is AHHHHMAZING!!!!
I was sooooo thrilled that this book was published...i was so intrigued with Belial and his story, and this was perfect!
This story is a continuation from the Claimed by Lucifer series. It can be read as a standalone but really reads better if you have the background and context for some things said/done. Belial - not only an Elder God but Death himself - is struggling with his new powers. He has an insatiable need for souls and he has started scouring New Orleans for people who are evil to quench his hunger. During a hunt, he's attacked by Eira who was determined to take down the Grim Reaper of New Orleans. She also has a personal vendetta since she is the daughter of Fenrir who Belial killed in the previous series. But.... how were they to know that they were fated mates??? Now they are working together to take down 2 of the Furies who somehow got out of the Void who are determined to bring their third sister out and wreck mayhem on earth again.
Loved loved loved this story!!!!!! So wonderful and HOT! Elizabeth Briggs always does an amazing job telling a story and this one was phenomenal!!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
I was sooooo thrilled that this book was published...i was so intrigued with Belial and his story, and this was perfect!
This story is a continuation from the Claimed by Lucifer series. It can be read as a standalone but really reads better if you have the background and context for some things said/done. Belial - not only an Elder God but Death himself - is struggling with his new powers. He has an insatiable need for souls and he has started scouring New Orleans for people who are evil to quench his hunger. During a hunt, he's attacked by Eira who was determined to take down the Grim Reaper of New Orleans. She also has a personal vendetta since she is the daughter of Fenrir who Belial killed in the previous series. But.... how were they to know that they were fated mates??? Now they are working together to take down 2 of the Furies who somehow got out of the Void who are determined to bring their third sister out and wreck mayhem on earth again.
Loved loved loved this story!!!!!! So wonderful and HOT! Elizabeth Briggs always does an amazing job telling a story and this one was phenomenal!!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
July 14, 2022
Death Lord is the 4th installment in Elizabeth Briggs' Claimed by Lucifer series, and it is a 175-page novella of page-turning craveability! Briggs decided to give Lucifer and Hannah time to give their Hell bound homestead a facelift and instead focuses her attention on Lucifer's eldest son, Belial, aka Death, the not-so-fun-loving 4th Horseman. Yeah, Belial tried to overthrow his father a time or two, but hey, ruthlessness runs in the family... Becoming Death to save his little sister Aurora drummed up all sorts of I'm sorrys and I forgive yous in the family, and even though Belial doesn't regret his decision for a moment, living with certain "apocalyptic afflictions" is a challenge. Enter Eira, a half-fae and half-demon beauty with vengeance on her mind and Death's death in her sights. Cue Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson - the Grim Reaper of New Orleans is about to get his scythe handed to him.
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December 15, 2022
A good read but…
This was good but not as good as the previous books. There was a loop of how Eira felt about Belial even though she had already accepted him.. same with Belial and him knowing what the feeling was and it kinda dragged out a bit.
The big climax was a bit dull and left me feeling unfulfilled afterwards. With the previous encounters with Elder Gods, this one was lightweight and didn’t amount to much excitement. Even the aftermath with her brothers was left hanging. Loki made an appearance but it didn’t amount to much despite the foreboding his words and character dredged up. The whole thing took place within a span of 3-4 days with a week jump at the very end.
All in all, I was happy to see Belial’s outcome after his sacrifice for Aurora, but this did not live up to the others standards.
This was good but not as good as the previous books. There was a loop of how Eira felt about Belial even though she had already accepted him.. same with Belial and him knowing what the feeling was and it kinda dragged out a bit.
The big climax was a bit dull and left me feeling unfulfilled afterwards. With the previous encounters with Elder Gods, this one was lightweight and didn’t amount to much excitement. Even the aftermath with her brothers was left hanging. Loki made an appearance but it didn’t amount to much despite the foreboding his words and character dredged up. The whole thing took place within a span of 3-4 days with a week jump at the very end.
All in all, I was happy to see Belial’s outcome after his sacrifice for Aurora, but this did not live up to the others standards.
July 1, 2022
Wonderfully written..
I love Elizabeth Briggs, her writing is fun, clear, and memorable (even during chemo, remarkable) Her books are easy to read, unpredictable, and truly unputdownable.
Belial sacrificed his soul for his little sister and finds himself at the end of an icy spear wielded by Eira, the daughter of the last person who held Death's essence. But Death's hunger doesn't want her soul, it wants her...
A fated mate, enemies to lovers romance read filled with wonderous creatures, worlds, declaration of love, family, and friendship. Death Lord hits all the right notes.
Highly recommended series, book, and author
I love Elizabeth Briggs, her writing is fun, clear, and memorable (even during chemo, remarkable) Her books are easy to read, unpredictable, and truly unputdownable.
Belial sacrificed his soul for his little sister and finds himself at the end of an icy spear wielded by Eira, the daughter of the last person who held Death's essence. But Death's hunger doesn't want her soul, it wants her...
A fated mate, enemies to lovers romance read filled with wonderous creatures, worlds, declaration of love, family, and friendship. Death Lord hits all the right notes.
Highly recommended series, book, and author
July 11, 2022
2⭐️ I was expecting more from this book but I just didn’t love it even from the beginning. We dove into this couple within the first few pages and it seemed forced. I didn’t feel their connection like I did with the other books.
I wasn’t crazy about the plot either, it was just ok. I felt like the characters were bland. We’ve seen Belial before and I was intrigued by him and his story, but that didn’t come through for me. Even though this was a short book it felt like work trying to get through it, even with the spice.
Worth the read?: Barely
Reread?: NO
Read if you like:
-magic, Fae, shifters
-slow burn
-forced proximity
-mates
I wasn’t crazy about the plot either, it was just ok. I felt like the characters were bland. We’ve seen Belial before and I was intrigued by him and his story, but that didn’t come through for me. Even though this was a short book it felt like work trying to get through it, even with the spice.
Worth the read?: Barely
Reread?: NO
Read if you like:
-magic, Fae, shifters
-slow burn
-forced proximity
-mates
November 10, 2024
Good book. I love Belial. I was not happy in the previous books when he tried to work against his father.
Belial meets his fated mate. His 2nd one, because the 1st one died. Only she wants revenge and to kill Belial for killing her father.
The ending was my favorite part. Belial took Eria to meet his family in Hell. They see little Aurora 1st riding their 3 headed dog, Cerebus. As soon as she sees her brother she starts yelling, Be.... Be. Lol! So precious.
Anyway, Eria meets all his family and it's a great ending!
P.S. I'd love to see what happens with partner Damian, Belial's brother. He's such a partier.
Belial meets his fated mate. His 2nd one, because the 1st one died. Only she wants revenge and to kill Belial for killing her father.
The ending was my favorite part. Belial took Eria to meet his family in Hell. They see little Aurora 1st riding their 3 headed dog, Cerebus. As soon as she sees her brother she starts yelling, Be.... Be. Lol! So precious.
Anyway, Eria meets all his family and it's a great ending!
P.S. I'd love to see what happens with partner Damian, Belial's brother. He's such a partier.
December 14, 2025
I think I enjoyed Death Lord more than any of the other books in this series, even though this one reads more like an additional novella rather than a true part of the series.
Death Lord follows Belial, Lucifer and Hannah's oldest son, as he works with his new powers of Death to keep New Orleans free from the criminals the police can't catch. Eira is the daughter of Fenrir, who was part of the uprising against Lucifer, and who was killed in the final book by Belial. She sets out to kill Belial, but of course the universe has other plans for them.
This was really fun and really quick to read. The romance was dark but cute, and I don't think there's much more to say on it.
Death Lord follows Belial, Lucifer and Hannah's oldest son, as he works with his new powers of Death to keep New Orleans free from the criminals the police can't catch. Eira is the daughter of Fenrir, who was part of the uprising against Lucifer, and who was killed in the final book by Belial. She sets out to kill Belial, but of course the universe has other plans for them.
This was really fun and really quick to read. The romance was dark but cute, and I don't think there's much more to say on it.
June 18, 2023
Death Lord (Claimed By Lucifer Book 4)
Absolutely fell in love with Eira and Belial’s story they are amazing together and the story was suspenseful, I wasn’t sure Eira wouldn’t kill him with the way she hated him..
Loved 🥰 loved 🥰 this storyline…..IT WAS HOT 🥵 !!!! This whole series Claimed by Lucifer is spectacular…
Elizabeth Briggs always does an amazing job telling a story and this one was phenomenal!!
Definitely recommend this book 📕!!! Looking forward to more books on this clan..
Absolutely fell in love with Eira and Belial’s story they are amazing together and the story was suspenseful, I wasn’t sure Eira wouldn’t kill him with the way she hated him..
Loved 🥰 loved 🥰 this storyline…..IT WAS HOT 🥵 !!!! This whole series Claimed by Lucifer is spectacular…
Elizabeth Briggs always does an amazing job telling a story and this one was phenomenal!!
Definitely recommend this book 📕!!! Looking forward to more books on this clan..
January 29, 2025
Death Lord, the fourth novella in Elizabeth Briggs' Claimed by Lucifer series, shifts focus to Belial, Lucifer’s eldest son and the brooding Fourth Horseman. Once ruthless enough to challenge his father, Belial now bears the weight of his apocalyptic afflictions after sacrificing everything to save his sister. But his biggest challenge comes in the form of Eira, a fierce half-fae, half-demon determined to take him down. Packed with tension, vengeance, and undeniable attraction, this fast-paced read delivers an electrifying battle of wills in true Briggs fashion.
July 18, 2022
I love this series!
This is such a great series! I hope this isn't the end of Lucifer's clan! Belial and Eira's story is filled with old and new characters from the previous books. It's fun to see a different side of the Lord of Death! Eira comes looking to avenge her father's death and finds her enemy is her fated mate! They join together to fight a greater enemy in this fun, hot and sexy read! Can we get Damien next, please!!!
This is such a great series! I hope this isn't the end of Lucifer's clan! Belial and Eira's story is filled with old and new characters from the previous books. It's fun to see a different side of the Lord of Death! Eira comes looking to avenge her father's death and finds her enemy is her fated mate! They join together to fight a greater enemy in this fun, hot and sexy read! Can we get Damien next, please!!!
December 6, 2023
Deaths Story
I enjoyed this shorter book that was all about the fourth horseman death and his new mate. (She seemed a bit young & nieve and did drive me nuts a bit). That being said i still loved Belial story although i was hoping for more of the devil & hannah in this one plus no way would they give the void key to Loki. I am hoping that the final sons story Damien will be next.
I enjoyed this shorter book that was all about the fourth horseman death and his new mate. (She seemed a bit young & nieve and did drive me nuts a bit). That being said i still loved Belial story although i was hoping for more of the devil & hannah in this one plus no way would they give the void key to Loki. I am hoping that the final sons story Damien will be next.
July 10, 2022
As usual Love 💓
I loved this take. A little disappointed they never asked for help! Even Hannah and Lucifer asked for help when needed. It turned out in the end but would love to see even more interaction.
Can't wait for Damien to find his woman, as he said 😆 to his brother's mate. Will he be in complete denial? I think he will be more stubborn than his brother for sure.
I loved this take. A little disappointed they never asked for help! Even Hannah and Lucifer asked for help when needed. It turned out in the end but would love to see even more interaction.
Can't wait for Damien to find his woman, as he said 😆 to his brother's mate. Will he be in complete denial? I think he will be more stubborn than his brother for sure.
July 15, 2022
fantastic
Even though the book wasn’t as long as other of Elizabeth books it was still pure amazing. The dinner at the end was icing on the cake.
I’m looking forward for the next chapter of books.
Hopefully we get to see if Damien gets his happy ending.
And see how much a badass girl Aurora turns out to be.
Even though the book wasn’t as long as other of Elizabeth books it was still pure amazing. The dinner at the end was icing on the cake.
I’m looking forward for the next chapter of books.
Hopefully we get to see if Damien gets his happy ending.
And see how much a badass girl Aurora turns out to be.
April 28, 2024
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Beliel
h rating: 4/5 - Eira
Drama: 4/5
Trope(s): paranormal
Thoughts: will review later
July 12, 2022
I was a little bummed this one felt so rushed. IDK. I really liked the first 3 about Lucifer and while it was good it wasnt amazing.
Stars: 3⭐️
POV: dual
HEA/HFN: yes
Cheating: no
Cliffhanger?: no
Tropes: mates, demons, age gap (does that matter in the fantasy world?, enemies to lovers
Stars: 3⭐️
POV: dual
HEA/HFN: yes
Cheating: no
Cliffhanger?: no
Tropes: mates, demons, age gap (does that matter in the fantasy world?, enemies to lovers
July 19, 2022
If the first three books were a five star diner, this would be the delicious festival size serving.
I found it enjoyable, but I also wouldn't have minded had the book been longer like the pervious three in the series.
I found it enjoyable, but I also wouldn't have minded had the book been longer like the pervious three in the series.
October 19, 2022
A must read!
Death has a soul and her name is Eira! If you love action, romance, suspense and smut; this is the retelling you never knew you needed! We need a Damien retelling next!!
Death has a soul and her name is Eira! If you love action, romance, suspense and smut; this is the retelling you never knew you needed! We need a Damien retelling next!!
August 16, 2023
Loved it but wish there was more
I'd recommend this book to everyone who loves this genre. I am a huge fan of Elizabeth's work. Easy to re read it like I do so many of her other books
I'd recommend this book to everyone who loves this genre. I am a huge fan of Elizabeth's work. Easy to re read it like I do so many of her other books
September 22, 2023
death and mate hood
Death meets his match... with an icicle to the back no less... glad to see Belial get a happy ending I was worried when he had to sacrifice his soul to save his baby sister..
Death meets his match... with an icicle to the back no less... glad to see Belial get a happy ending I was worried when he had to sacrifice his soul to save his baby sister..
June 18, 2024
Loved it, nothing hotter than a misunderstood hero!!
Bel is my kinda guy and I love this match, so sweet, some sassy and a whole lot of awesome, loved it and sad that it's now over!!;
Bel is my kinda guy and I love this match, so sweet, some sassy and a whole lot of awesome, loved it and sad that it's now over!!;
September 20, 2024
I am so glad she continued the series but I really felt this one was rushed. One minute they are killing each other then they are mates in love then it’s over. Been disappointed but atleast it didn’t drag. Just felt rushed.
May 19, 2025
He’ll Fire indeed. The truth is spoken opposites absolutely attract! From vengeance to passion!!!! Okay maybe i should not spoil it for you! Elizabeth Briggs, has done it yet again! Binge worthy, edge of the seat breaking, HOT Fire!🔥 Okay off to the next trilogy! See you there!
June 11, 2025
Book four Claimed By Lucifer Series
Brilliant book will there be more about the fea brother? And what about the baby sister now will she turn out, After all all the brothers and her parents have saved her before?
Brilliant book will there be more about the fea brother? And what about the baby sister now will she turn out, After all all the brothers and her parents have saved her before?
July 5, 2022
Loved it
I loved Eira and Beleil they were amazing together and the story was suspenseful and riveting and I have to say my favorite favorite favorite character is Aurora
I loved Eira and Beleil they were amazing together and the story was suspenseful and riveting and I have to say my favorite favorite favorite character is Aurora
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