Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Earth, Marek was banished from his home by his father, Hades, two centuries ago and given a new duty and purpose—to keep our world and his from colliding in a calamity foreseen by the Moirai. Together with his six brothers, he fights to defend the gates to the Underworld from daemons bent on breaching them and gaining entrance to that forbidden land, striving … striving to protect his home from their dark influence.
Haunted by a betrayal that shattered him and set him on a dark path of vengeance, Marek closely guards his heart, as determined to keep it safe as he is to wipe the scourge of vampires from the world.
Until a hunt lands him in the presence of a beautiful woman who threatens to steal that heart as she battles his sworn enemy, her graceful moves igniting a passion so fierce and hunger so deep it consumes him.
Caterina’s sole purpose for the last decade has been freeing her brother of the curse of being turned into a vampire. When an alluring dark warrior steps in to help her battle a nest of bloodsuckers, her entire life is tipped off balance. She knows deep in her heart the warrior can help her save her brother, but can she trust a man who is driven to slay every vampire he meets?
When Marek’s enemy emerges from the shadows, and Caterina is pulled down a dark rabbit hole into a dangerous world, will they be strong enough to overcome their pride and their prejudices or will a dark turn of events shatter both their hearts?
If you love Greek gods romance books featuring powerful dark lords of the Underworld and strong heroines who steal their hearts, this paranormal romance series is for you.
Seven powerful Greek god heroes. Seven passionate paranormal romance books. No cliffhangers. Just happily forever afters!
Grab your copy today and step into an action-packed paranormal romance world filled with mythology and mystery from New York Times and USA Today best-selling paranormal romance author Felicity Heaton. Be swept up in the story and characters as the princes of the Underworld fight to protect their world and ours, and the women who claim their hearts, from an enemy bent on destroying everything in the Guardians of Hades romance series:
Book 1: Ares
Book 2: Valen
Book 3: Esher
Book 4: Marek
Book 5: Calistos
Book 6: Daimon – Coming Fall 2020
Book 7: Keras – Coming Fall 2020
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Marek has been living with his six brothers protecting the gates to the Underworld. Daemons are determined to gain access and create havoc and they spend their time hunting vampires as well. On one of his hunts though, Marek ends up finding Caterina who peaks his interest. His interest though is hindered a bit by the secrets both are holding and Caterina’s is a big one that could have Marek turning on her, will he?
What I like about the characters in Guardians of Hades series is that the men have issues they have to come to grips with. A lot of this style books you don’t see that vulnerability in the male characters as they ooze confidence and alpha male all over the place, there is a hidden depth to this author’s character which I appreciate. I liked Caterina a lot, she was a perfect match to Marek. Another great read in this series.
Book 4 was awesome! Marek’s story introduced a different type of enemy….. vampires, which i always enjoy reading about.
I SO can’t wait for Books 5-7!!!
If you love a band of brothers having each other’s backs, god’s that are guardians and sexy, and a kick-ass heroine, this is a book for you.
The brothers are fab, the banter they share is entertaining, they have strong relationships and each has a special power, but some of them could be called a curse at times.
This is Marek’s book and he is about to meet the woman of his dreams and that would be great if only life wasn’t so complicated and dangerous in their world!
Cat, as I’m calling her is badass, she is off hunting vampires all by herself, but she really isn’t all hard, she has a heart full of love.
This is one action-packed romance that most definitely a page-turner.
4.5 stars
I have to admit that I went back to book one Ares a few weeks before Marek was released so I could get a refresher on the previous Guardians of Hades stories. I am glad I did, because Heaton’s Marek will begin were Esher ended.I would say this is a series that needs to be read in order. Marek is packed with all the goodies that I feel make up a 5 Star Paranormal story, angst, suspense, love, humor, heartbreak , adventure and sexy time between the sheets .
Marek is the one of the middle children of Hades and the beautiful Persephone. Each sibling has special powers some they share, a few that is all their own. They also each received a Favor or birth mark from the God they are either named after or resemble. Marek is an Earth Element who has been sent along with his six brothers to protect the mortal world and the Underworld from merging together. The Guardians are keepers of the gates that lead to the Underworld. Nasty creatures called daemons are trying to get back to the Underworld and they have been scheming with other enemies of Hades.
Marek also has a thing for destroying all Vampires in the mortal world. While he seeks a nest of Vamps he will partner up with a mortal named Caterina. She is trying to save her brother. Chemistry from these two characters is explosive from beginning to end.
The group of evil creatures after the Underworld will do anything to the people the brothers care for. Can the Guardians defeat the ones trying to destroy everything Hades has created.
Heaton gives us more answers, some surprises along with more questions.
Heaton took me on a magical ride with these characters based on Greek Mythology with in the mythical world she has created.
Marek and Guardians of Hades another hit for Heaton. Absolutely loved the Guardians of Hades. I can’t wait for Keras story but Calistos is my second favorite character and he is up next. Happy Reading!!
4.25 stars–MAREK is the fourth instalment in Felicity Heaton’s contemporary, adult GUARDIANS OF HADES erotic, paranormal/fantasy romance series very loosely based in Greek mythology, focusing on seven brothers- the sons of Hades and Persephone -sent to Earth to guard the gates to the Underworld. This is Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Earth Marek, and vampire hunter / human Caterina’s story line. MAREK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order as the brothers struggle against an unknown enemy to keep the human world and the Underworld from colliding.
NOTE: The Guardians of Hades series is Felicity Heaton’s interpretation of, and does not follow, the actual Greek mythological family tree or events.
Told from several third person perspectives including Marek and Caterina MAREK follows the building relationship between Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Earth Marek, and vampire hunter / human Caterina. Approximately ten years earlier Caterina’s brother Guillem was attacked, and Caterina is desperate to find a cure to prevent her brother from becoming a vampire but ten years of hunting and killing vampires, and her brother remains a shell of his former self, slowly succumbing to whatever disease is slowly eating away at his body. Caterina isn’t the only hunter in Barcelona destroying the hundreds of nests of vampires in her city, and in this Caterina struggles with her attraction to the warrior who may or may not be human himself. Enter Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Earth Marek, the man/the god with whom Caterina will fall in love but all does not go well for our story line couple when Caterina is targeted, and finds herself doing the bidding of someone who promises to fix what ails her dying brother, a bidding that will cost Caterina her humanity. What ensues is the slow building relationship between Caterina and Marek, and the potential fall-out as Caterina becomes the puppet of a powerful enemy, threatening to destroy Marek to take control of the Gates to the Underworld.
Marek despises the vampire with every fibre of his being having been betrayed by one in his past. Alone in his quest to take down the vampires, Marek battles between head and heart when he discovers another ‘warrior’ as desperate as he to kill the vampires that broke his heart but protecting the Gates to the Underworld comes at a cost, as Marek and his brothers find themselves in a constant battle with the numerous daemons that are constantly coming through the portals of H*ll.
Caterina is determined to destroy every vampire in existence believing one of the vampires is her brother’s maker but the more vampires Caterina kills, her brother becomes weaker with no sign of recovery. Meeting Marek, a man who claims not to be human, finds Caterina working together in an effort to rid the city of her brother’s ‘killer’ but working together means their mutual attraction grows with every encounter.
The relationship between Caterina and Marek is slow to build. Marek is at the command of his father, as well as the summons of the gate he continues to guard but someone or something is trying to gain access to the Underworld, using both Caterina and Marek in their endeavour, placing Caterina in the direct line of fire when Marek’s enemies forces Caterina to turn on the man with whom she is falling in love. The $ex scenes are passionate and intimate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
Once again, all of Marek’s brothers including Ares and his mate Megan (ARES #1), Valen and his mate Eva (VALEN #2), Esher and Aiko (ESHER #30) Daimon, eldest brother Keras, , and baby brother Calistos play secondary and supporting roles; their mother Persephone, and their father Hades, as well as a number of daemons, shape-shifters, and wraiths. We are introduced to Caterina’s brother Guillem, who finally succumbs to the powers slowly taking over his body.
MAREK is an action packed, ensemble story line wherein the reader is privileged to the internal dialogue, introspection and thoughts of the leading characters. Marek is compelled to kill the vampires he blames for betrayal; Caterina is hoping to cure the brother she so desperately loves. The premise is engaging, energetic and captivating; the characters are colorful, dynamic and spirited; the romance is seductive and steamy.
As Miss Felicity continues the “Guardians Of Hades” series, we’re told the story of Marek. And it’s delicious! Adventurous storyline and plot, previous characters help the story along, new and challenging characters, it’s simply badass and sexy!
If you love Greek mythology with thrilling twists and turns, you’ll love this story, this series! Nothing short of amazing!
4 out of 5 stars
Marek has been guarding the gates for two centuries along with his brothers . They are keeping out the ones that want to enter hell and destroy it . Everything is going good until the night he is on a hunt and run into Caterina . The one woman that can ignite something in him that will have him fighting for her and with her against the darkness . When the enemy emerges Caterina is pulled down a rabbit hole that she might not come back from and Marek must over come his pride to bring them out of this alive .
Marek and the men in this book well lets just say are hot , hot , hot . Tall, sexy and oh so brooding . Marek is the middle child of Hades and Persephone . He is also the earth element . He is oh so sexy but is also a little scary when it comes to protecting his own. He is also a skilled vampire hunter and will do anything to help eradicate them . Caterina is well she is feisty and sassy but there is a side to her that is vulnerable and sweet. She is also a vampire hunter that will kick your butt just as soon as look at you . But like any great heroine she has a secret that might doom her . These characters are well written an complex and you will love them so much .
This is a story that will take you away to a magical place where the men are more then men but Gods of the underworld . The women in their lives are just as tough as the men . The author has us on the edge of our seats most of the way through this book . She really knows how to write a story full of angst , suspense. love and oh so sexy times . Trust me you will shed a tear , laugh and fan yourself through out this book . I truly like this series and would say that you start reading from the beginning and get introduced to all the men . You will love every moment with these men . So check them out .
Marek is an exciting and adventurous read that puts a whole new update and fresh appeal on Greek Mythology. I love the continuous story arc through each book, but with an intriguing and enticing new sexy alpha God carrying the torch. The men are strong, their women even tougher. Marek and Caterina have a lot to face and their steamy chemistry and alluring appeal for each other doesn’t make it any easier. I absolutely and throughly delighted with this series and get wait for the next brothers book.
Fun, exciting beginning to this story; it really pulled me in. Some cool action, and the banter was fun between Marek and Caterina; these are my vampires to kill, no mine, it was cute! Marek and his brothers are sons of Hades, and are tasked with guarding the gates to the Underworld. Also, Marek feels an intense pull to slaughter vampires because of some past hurt he has. Caterina slays vampires in hopes of saving her brother. When Caterina and Marek cross paths while killing some vampires, they decide to join forces, but they are going to find that vampires are the least of their issues.
Sexy, passionate connection between Caterina and Marek. With some really sweet moments too. I liked how Caterina kicked butt, but wish that didn’t sort of fade as the story went on; she lets her desperation to save her brother cloud her judgment, so she ends up making some moronic decisions. Still like her enough though. Loved all the action with fighting the vampires, daemons, etc, and the whole sons of Hades thing is lots of fun. I’d recommend starting this series from the beginning because there will be spoilers for past books. It was great how all the brothers worked together; them having different powers is awesome. Excited to read the rest of their stories; especially Keras’ story. The author did a great job of creating an interesting world and characters for this series; I was entertained the whole read, this is a full and compelling story.
Marek the Guardian of the gate In Seville and the “earth” element is book 4.
Marek is on a mission, to seek out and destroy all and any vampires he comes across.
Betrayed by a lover, he slaughtered her nest and now he’s on a mission to wipe them all out!!
Caterina is looking for a cure for her beloved brother.
Bitten by a vampire, he’s slowly dying, he hasn’t got much longer, so if she can find his “sire”, then Caterina hopes he will become human again.
Looking for vampire nests in Barcelona she hopes to come across the vampire and kill it, before it kills her brother!!
Coming across Caterina was a surprise, and before he knows what’s hit him, he has a partner to back him up on the hunt. But what will he do when he finds out her secret? Will he help or will he end her brother’s life?
Caterina wasn’t expecting to find out that not only do vampires exist, but other monsters and gods roam this earth too. Can she trust Marek with her brothers secret, or will she walk away to protect him?
This book was a total surprise, I wasn’t sure of Marek’s background story. We know something dark happens in his past, but being betrayed by a vampire lover, wasn’t one of them. And it has to be a big betrayal as he’s bent on taking them all out, and he’s not suppose to!! (Vampires are permitted to go to and from the underworld)
He’s also in the middle of his brother’s “love life” and he hates that his brother Keras doesn’t speak to him unless he has to! (The story between Keras and the goddess of war looks to be a long standing one, and will I’m sure the story will be a good one)
Have to admit I was a little taken aback with how quick the main characters fell for each other (considering how in love he was previously!) but what he feels for Caterina is completely different from what he felt with Airlea.
Liked how the storyline is different from the rest (in fact all the stories are different)
It’s great that we get a little more information with each story that’s told. The ongoing war with the unseen forces that want control of both the underworld and this one.
And the surprises just kept coming in this one…..
As all the books in this series, it’s really well written, fast paced, loaded with fight scenes and twists.
We interact with all the brothers and the women in their lives.
We laugh along with the funny moments. And I wanted to shake them too!! And a few moments had me reaching for the tissues!!
The series is coming to an end soon and that’s sad! But I’m looking forward to reading the next brother.
It’s going to be epic!
From double crossing to betrayal to revenge to honour, the sons of Hades just can’t seem to catch a break. Just when Marek thought he knew his future, the unexpected appears in the form of Catarina. Questioning her actions, her desires, and her resolve is just one way to pass the time. But her goal in life is to save her brother and this soon becomes a conflict. Will Marek see that the straight line is not always the best way to reach the end? Will his emotions break through the stranglehold he has placed on them due to his past? Will he be able to experience the romance and the bond that finding the perfect woman can have?
I love all of this author’s books, but this series is at the top of my favorites list. Marek is the fourth brother to have his story told and it was so amazing to read and experience with him. I have loved the previous three Guardians books and I am happy to say that Marek is in great company. Felicity Heaton has done a phenomenal job with the Guardians of Hades series. The characters are original and fantastic. I’ve enjoyed my journey with them so far and am looking forward to much more to come. Well done to the author.
Felicity Heaton Once bitten twice shy baby isn’t that how it goes? and Marek is a wee bit more than shy, he’s got this feeling, this need to end vampires. Yep, he’s got some history with the glorious fanged ones and most bad blood.
Betrayal is a hard emotion to get a handle on, and Marek feeling it in spades and has hardened his heart toward anything to do with love.
What wouldn’t you do for family? battle a next of blood-drinkers? and that’s just the thing Caterina is a girl on a mission a serious mission her brother hangs in the win or lose depending on the outcome.
Felicity is such a remarkable writer. her story unfolds into a world she’s created with characters with personality, some you will like others not so much. Her descriptions of what’s going on make you feel like you’re right there and you’re eager thumb through to the next pages. Its been a great series and Marek and great addition. Enjoy
Dear gods….. This series is just getting better….and it’s all kicking off in Marek’s book!!I
Felicity Heaton definitely knows how to weave magic through her stories that keep you hooked on the characters, the story arc and the worlds she builds. I could barely put my kindle down while reading as I needed to know what was coming next – but the need for food and to deal with the family found me having to pause occasionally……
The lead couple in book four meet while they’re both out hunting a mutual prey they have, but for very different reasons. Marek knows from the get go that there’s something about Caterina, in the way she makes him feel and react. She’s aware that he’s not a mortal but initially has no idea exactly what he is….
The enemy that has been working against the brothers since Ares’ book will use any advantage to get what they want, as we know from previously, so it stands to reason that Caterina was likely gonna be a target…… but it appears they’ve upped their game and are more nefarious than ever!!
As the brothers adversaries seem to grow in audacity and the level of the beings involved in the uprising starts to become a little more apparent, things are not all lost for the siblings as the strength and numbers of their own group is also growing.
Betrayal, treachery, heartbreak and deceit all feature heavily in this instalment. The action, mystery and suspense are ramped up and the story is gaining even more momentum as the series continues. Some clues as to what has occurred in the past of at least one of the brothers seems (to me) to be thrown into the mix and I’m looking forward to finding out if I’m any where near the mark.
I’m itching to find out what Calistos’ story is, we know a little about him as with each book that passes Felicity feeds us teeny bits more about the brothers we’ve still to read about and the youngest of the Guardians story intrigues me!
The Guardians of Hades series is a must read IMHO if you are a PNR fan. Marek is a great addition and gets a definite 5* from me!!!
Since he was betrayed many, many years ago, Marek has felt the need to kill as many vampires as possible. His real job is to protect the gates to the underworld with his brothers. They wouldn’t be happy with his hobby.
Caterina is a human who has been trying to find the vampire who turned her brother. If she can kill that one maybe he will be cured. She may have taken on more than she can cope with.
Our brave heroine loves her brother and will risk anything to save him.
Our hero also loves his family and takes his work very seriously. They are both incredible fighters and they need to be. This book is full of vicious battles. Vampires, deamons, wraiths and Gods will have you hiding behind the sofa when they fight.
This book is part of a series that is best read in order, but you could read it on it’s own. You will meet the other brothers, some of whom have their significant others. That’s why I say the series should be read in order.
Action packed and sexy, this book has it all.
I loved it.