8 Gorgeous Greek Mythology Romance Books

This retelling of Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Patroclus is as attractive as it’s good. In this world, every god holds a place of energy, so when Aries had a gap, a contest for that spot was held. Helen is from a strong household, however she has her personal plans and enters the competitors in opposition to their needs. Once in, she proves to be a formidable opponent, however teaming up with Achilles and Patroclus is strategically advantageous. They work properly within the area — and within the bed room, the place the three launch steam from the competitors collectively. Achilles and Patroclus are already a pair, however Helen appears like a bit they’ve been lacking all alongside.

A prophecy has foretold that Psyche, princess of Mycenae, will defeat a monster that even the gods concern. She trains to develop into a warrior with swords and arrows, which matches in opposition to society’s expectations for ladies. Before she’s in a position to fulfill her future, Psyche angers Aphrodite, the goddess of affection. She sends Eros, god of want, to dispatch a brutal curse. Eros isn’t certain what he needs, however he is aware of it’s to not be an errand boy to the opposite gods, and is particularly certain he doesn’t need to be entangled within the mortal world. He by chance pricks himself with the arrow meant to curse Psyche, and now he’s destined to lengthy for a girl who can be ripped from his life the second he units eyes on her.

The closing ebook within the Devil Trilogy, Devil May Care tells Ashley and Poseidon’s story. They are caught on an island whereas Poseidon works on rebuilding his ship. In the meantime, they need to survive the dangers of the island and the hazards which can be following them from the primary two books. A extremely emotional learn, you’ll be rooting for Ashley and Poseidon and love the best way they battle for one another all through the story.

Persephone moved to New Athens and needs to stay a quiet, unassuming life, so she disguises herself as a mortal journalist. Hades owns a giant time playing empire and focuses on making bets which can be not possible for him to lose. They have an opportunity assembly and earlier than she is aware of it, Persephone is in a contract with Hades that’s not possible to meet: she has to create life within the underworld or threat shedding her freedom. Even extra not possible than that, her emotions for the god of the underworld develop stronger and stronger, however she is aware of it’s a forbidden love.

A friends-to-lovers journey story, Let Me In follows Athena and Dionysos as they journey to the crumbling Thassos City to barter a treaty. Athena was raised below Zeus, however now he’s gone though the perfectionist points he gave her stay. Dionysos was raised below Hades and is attempting to beat his folks pleasing methods. Together they need to forge a brand new path, however with warfare on the horizon, it’s not going to be simple.

Hades works laborious to protect the underworld from different meddling gods. It’s not simple in a world the place many gods are bored. When a unadorned Persephone falls in his lap and he’s charged with defending her indefinitely, Hades is pissed — principally as a result of he’s lusting after her greater than he would really like. Persephone isn’t thrilled to be trapped within the underworld both, however at Hades’s first contact, she needs him. In this final grumpy sunshine novella, issues warmth up actual fast. It’s lastly time for Persephone to go away and belief is the one factor that can enable them to fulfill once more, however is belief sufficient?

The second within the Asphodel Series, Lost to Witchcraft tells the story of Hecate, goddess of magic, witchcraft, the moon, ghosts, and necromancy. She’s blissful in her nook of the underworld, protecting to herself and undoubtedly protecting out of the drama within the pantheon. When Hera, goddess of ladies, marriage, and childbirth, curses Aeëtes, a prince and demigod, Hecate intervenes. Aeëtes has by no means been certain the place he matches in, caught between two worlds. He is drawn into the politics of Olympus in opposition to his will. Hecate vows to guard Aeëtes, unleashing the depth of her energy in a means neither mortals nor immortals have ever seen. The two should work collectively to battle about Hera’s curse, however greater than that, they should be taught to belief one another to outlive.

Never Look Back is a YA retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice with Afro-Latine characters. Eury involves the Bronx after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and took every part from her and her household. More than that, she got here adopted by an evil spirit, Ato. She meets Pheus, a charismatic child with a fantastic singing voice. He’s able to spend the summer time along with his mates and serenading his off-and-on crush. After he meets Eury, his plans change. The two should work collectively to battle off evil spirits and battle for his or her love, even when every part of their world is threatening to tear them aside.