Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ares | 2016 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 2 | Valen | 2017 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 3 | Esher | 2018 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 4 | Marek | 2020 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 5 | Calistos | 2020 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 6 | Daimon | 2020 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 7 | Keras | 2020 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 8 | Thanatos | 2021 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 9 | Hades | 2022 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 10 | Persephone | 2022 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
| 11 | Queen of the Underworld | 2023 | Felicity Heaton | Buy |
The Guardians of Hades series centers on the eleven sons of Hades, each assigned to guard a gate to the Underworld located somewhere in the mortal realm. These demigods possess powers inherited from their father—control over death, shadows, fire, and various Underworld forces—which they use to prevent daemons and hostile gods from breaking through to Earth. Each book follows one brother as he encounters his fated mate, creating conflict between his eternal duty and his desire for mortal love.
Heaton blends Greek mythology with paranormal romance tropes, populating her world with gods, demigods, nymphs, daemons, and other creatures from classical myths. The brothers face constant threats from enemies who want to overthrow Hades or invade the mortal realm. Their romantic relationships violate ancient laws and risk their immortal status, as loving a mortal means vulnerability in a world where gods play cruel games with lives.
The series explores family bonds among the brothers, their complicated relationship with their father Hades, and the politics of the Underworld and Olympus. Each brother has distinct powers and personality, from fire manipulation to shadow walking to death touch. Their mates are often mortals with hidden supernatural heritage or abilities that make them targets for the gods’ schemes. The mythology provides high stakes beyond typical relationship drama, with the fate of realms hanging on the brothers’ choices between duty and love.