Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Lightning, Valen 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, … land, striving to protect his home from their dark influence. Cursed by Zeus to never know love again, Valen has brought up barriers around his heart to protect it, but with each new barrier he creates, the dark hold his power has over him grows, becoming all he needs.
Until the night he finally crosses paths with the assassin who has been watching him from the shadows, a bewitching mortal possessing the name of an angel and the skills of a devil—a woman who awakens his passionate heart and stirs dangerous desires.
Eva has built a fearsome reputation for herself in Italy’s underworld, but her latest job in her beloved city of Rome has left her feeling that she has stepped into a dangerous world and this mission might end in her death—either at the hands of her mysteriously seductive client or by the blade of the wickedly alluring warrior who is her target.
As the threat from the daemons escalates and more than just the Rome gate becomes their target, will Valen be strong enough to face the fears in his heart and the ghosts of his past to claim everything he desires or will they lure him deeper under their spell and into the darkness?
If you love Greek gods romance books featuring powerful dark lords of the Underworld and strong heroines who steal their hearts, this adult paranormal romance series is for you!
Seven powerful Greek god alpha 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 – Coming Soon!
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Love the relationship between the brothers and how difficult it is for them when they find their mates. Already bought a couple more in the series because they are a fun, action-packed series with really sexy romantic males and brave, powerful women. Want some more.
Book two sees us with Valen in Rome where he lives and guards his gate. His hands are lethal weapons, he can command lightning like his uncle Zeus.
But he hates it here on Earth, he wants to go home and live in peace in his own little part of the underworld. But until then he begrudgingly protects those who live there.
Eva (or Angel as she’s also known as) is an assassin for hire, good at her job, but her latest target has her puzzled, why would the job change from information only to capture? It doesn’t make any sense!
He’s being hunted, and for a while now, the cat and mouse he is playing with his little assassin is his only joy, well that and killing daemons that try to use the gate. And the electricity that runs through his body.
Luring her into a trap was easy enough, sending her back to her boss was a piece of cake, but what he didn’t bank on was the feelings she drew from him. He knew she would be trouble (his mother had spoken to him a cryptic message) but he didn’t realise how much!
Eva isn’t happy at finding out she’s been played by her boss. So she plans to talk to her mark, that takes her down a path that totally confuses her!!
The pair then plan to work together, trying to keep it professional on both sides proves hard, in fact downright difficult, the attraction between the two is off the scale…..
Must admit, meeting Valen in the first book “Ares”, you just want to smack Valen, his attitude towards his brothers is antagonistic, his hatred towards his father is palpable, but the loathing for his Uncle Zeus borders on the verge of War!! But you also get a sense of loneliness from him. You the camaraderie between his brothers, why is he being left out? Why does his mother spend more time with him than his brothers?
The sparks between Valen and Eva is electric, almost from the beginning you see Valen fight his attraction to Eva, his feelings of being unworthy of love.
The history behind the scar he wears on his face, changes how you view him. You can’t help but want to offer him comfort.
And Eva, she’s awesome, a fighter, a heroine with a brain and a kicka$$ attitude. She’s definitely a match for Valen.
She freaks out initially when she sees all the things going on in the book,(but who wouldn’t?) but it not long till Eva is back and fighting alongside Valen.
The plot thickens, a battle in Ares book ends with the daemon that was trying to kill Megan dying himself. But not before telling the brothers that trouble is coming, and a silhouette of a man with purple eyes watching them …..
I like the series immensely, and I can’t wait for the next book.
Book two in the Guardians of Hades series continues the story arc that began in Ares book.
I must admit that Valen seemed like a bit of a PITA when we met him in the first book and I wasn’t sure if I was gonna be a fan of his…. but after reading his book, I get why he‘s been the way he has….and Gods, my heart broke for him at times, but I was glad that Eva was able to see through his facade to the guy beneath.
Eva was the ideal other half of Valen. She didn’t take any crap from him, she wouldn’t let his brothers walk all over her and she definitely wasn’t gonna let him get lost in his own head or have him believe his own negative thoughts about himself!!!
Through this instalment, we found out more about the brothers, some of their abilities and a little of their history. There were more characters who are working against the brothers introduced to us. We’re still in the dark about who is running the show when it comes to those trying to get to the Guardians or what exactly their plan is but I’m looking forward to finding out as we move forward with the series…
Felicity Heaton is a master (or should that be mistress?!) when it comes to world building and weaving an intense, intriguing, action packed and engaging story arc. I’m off to rush headlong into Esher’s story!!!
Valen, for me, is a great addition to this series and a 5* PNR read.
Liked the first better. Felt frustratingly disjointed at times. Difficult to finish reading but I’m still interested in the plight of all the brothers. Will continue to the 3rd book at some point.