The Gods' Gambit Series by Savannah James

Hades, the God of the Dead and King of the Underworld, desperately needs a vacation. Having been trapped in his domain for going on ten thousand years, Hades is more than willing to risk death or punishment if it means being able to walk amongst the living. While visiting modern day New York City, Hades finds Persephone, a mysterious Goddess that has made a name for herself as a Mortal florist... moreHades, the God of the Dead and King of the Underworld, desperately needs a vacation. Having been trapped in his domain for going on ten thousand years, Hades is more than willing to risk death or punishment if it means being able to walk amongst the living. While visiting modern day New York City, Hades finds Persephone, a mysterious Goddess that has made a name for herself as a Mortal florist. Her sorrowful eyes and guarded heart call to his own, but as the two grow closer, they realize they have more than just their hearts at risk. The Gods of Olympus are searching for Hades, and soon the carefully crafted life Persephone has made for herself comes crashing down. In order to ensure their freedom and happiness, the two Gods must rely on each other to fend off those hunting them, especially when the Underworld itself becomes threatened. But little do they know how far the Gods are willing to go to benefit their wants, and the world at large is about to find out the gambit that each of the Gods are willing to play.Perfect for fans of Scarlett St. Clair and Laura Thalassa, The Promise of Spring is the first book in the Gods Gambit series, with each installment following different sets of Gods and Mortals in retellings of the myths you know and love. Filled with romance, intrigue, deception, and hard-won happily ever afters, this is series is sure to keep you coming back for more. less

Eurydice Martin is now dead, one of the many victims of Demeter’s devastating storm. Her arrival in the Underworld should be as inconsequential as every other soul’s, but she immediately catches the eye of Thanatos, the God of Death, whom she’s had a deep infatuation with ever since their brief meeting when she was girl. But as the two grow closer, they learn that Eurydice is a unique soul in more ways than one, and perhaps she was always meant to come to the Underworld... moreEurydice Martin is now dead, one of the many victims of Demeter’s devastating storm. Her arrival in the Underworld should be as inconsequential as every other soul’s, but she immediately catches the eye of Thanatos, the God of Death, whom she’s had a deep infatuation with ever since their brief meeting when she was girl. But as the two grow closer, they learn that Eurydice is a unique soul in more ways than one, and perhaps she was always meant to come to the Underworld. Perhaps it was her destiny. There’s only one problem; Orpheus, the husband she left behind and now has no memory of.Orpheus Martin is determined to get his wife back from the Underworld, no matter what sacrifices he has to make or what rules he must break. However, his plans are thrown for a loop by Charon, the Ferryman of the Underworld, who goes from an obstacle, to an unlikely ally, to a begrudging friend. There’s only one problem; neither of them planned to catch feelings, and now Orpheus is questioning not just his mission, but his future with Eurydice. All the while an elusive and dangerous God watches from the shadows, waiting for his chance to strike at the heart of the Underworld when its inhabitants are divided. For no one can hold a grudge like a God can, and there’s no better puppet master than fear itself.The Dance of Death is the second book in the Gods’ Gambit series, following old and new characters in a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and begging for more. less