Gods and Beasts Series by Adilyn Andrews, Alicia Montgomery

Hades, the brooding and overlooked god of the Underworld discovers a shocking truth—his birthright to rule Olympus was unjustly snatched away. To reclaim his place, he must expose the betrayal that denied him his destiny. The key to the revelation lies within one Persephone, the Goddess of Spring.Persephone, a vibrant and independent goddess with a flourishing plant shop in the Upperworld, yearns to escape the stifling clutches of her overprotective mother, Demeter... moreHades, the brooding and overlooked god of the Underworld discovers a shocking truth—his birthright to rule Olympus was unjustly snatched away. To reclaim his place, he must expose the betrayal that denied him his destiny. The key to the revelation lies within one Persephone, the Goddess of Spring.Persephone, a vibrant and independent goddess with a flourishing plant shop in the Upperworld, yearns to escape the stifling clutches of her overprotective mother, Demeter. Little does she know that her chance for freedom lies in Hades. Proposing a tantalizing escape to the Underworld, Hades offers her a life beyond the confines of her overbearing mother.As Persephone embraces the shadows of the Underworld, an unexpected romance blossoms between the god of the dead and the goddess of spring. Love, however, proves to be a complicated force as Hades grapples with the conflicting demands of his heart and his quest for justice. With each stolen moment in the depths of the Underworld, their connection deepens, and the boundaries between duty and desire blur.In this contemporary reimagining of the classic myth, the first book of the Gods and Beasts series features a full-length steamy standalone Greek retelling that blends paranormal and fantasy romance elements. It features a grumpy god, the goddess who melts his heart, plus action, steamy and spicy moments, and a guaranteed HEA! less

Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, is passionate about things she cares about and never takes no for an answer, often to the annoyance of the people around her. She has the personality of a bulldozer, a sunny, pretty bulldozer - if there was such a thing - and people give in to her. Who knows if it is because she is so sweet or just wears people down with her pushiness...She's also been bored over the millennia and likes to keep busy... moreArtemis, Goddess of the Hunt, is passionate about things she cares about and never takes no for an answer, often to the annoyance of the people around her. She has the personality of a bulldozer, a sunny, pretty bulldozer - if there was such a thing - and people give in to her. Who knows if it is because she is so sweet or just wears people down with her pushiness...She's also been bored over the millennia and likes to keep busy. The perfect opportunity presents itself, where she can use her magic and skills and be super helpful too. Will she be able to help out the super hot shifter and avoid falling head over heels for him? less

Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, has spent millennia guiding hearts and nurturing relationships. But when she discovers that mortals are falling in love without her influence—all thanks to a dating app—she knows something must be wrong. Technology isn't her forte, so she's forced to turn to the one god who might her ex-husband, Hephaestus, the master of innovation and invention.Hephaestus has spent centuries avoiding Aphrodite, content in the quiet solitude of his workshop... moreAphrodite, the Goddess of Love, has spent millennia guiding hearts and nurturing relationships. But when she discovers that mortals are falling in love without her influence—all thanks to a dating app—she knows something must be wrong. Technology isn't her forte, so she's forced to turn to the one god who might her ex-husband, Hephaestus, the master of innovation and invention.Hephaestus has spent centuries avoiding Aphrodite, content in the quiet solitude of his workshop. But when she appears at his door asking for help, his carefully built walls begin to crack. He knows better than to let her back in—knows the risks of letting old feelings resurface—but how can he say no to the goddess who has always been his greatest weakness?Thrown together in a reluctant partnership, Aphrodite and Hephaestus set out to uncover the truth behind the app that threatens to disrupt the very essence of love and society. Their search takes them from Olympus to Thessaly, forcing them to confront not only the mystery at hand but also the unresolved emotions between them. As old resentments flare and buried desires reignite, they must decide—will their past be the reason they fall apart again or the key to finally admitting that their love was never truly lost? less