Ares

<b>Gods and Daemons!</b><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1681755975i/34154325._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><b>The following ratings are out of 5:</b><br>Romance: ???❤️<br>Heat/Steam: ????<br>Story/Plot: ????<br>World building: ????<br>Character development: ???☺️<br>Narration: ???<br>Narration Type: Solo Narration<br><br><b>The Heroes:</b> <u>Ares</u> - he had been banished from the underworld by his father Hades. He and his brothers protected the world from daemons. They went after any daemons that escaped from the gate to the underworld. Ares was located in New York and guarded the gate there. Though more daemons had been around lately and one even escaped from him, which was something that never happened before. <br><br><b>The heroine:</b> <u>Megan</u> - she was on the way from the bus stop to her apartment in a violent storm after taking off early from her job at the packing warehouse. She got a sense that someone was watching her when suddenly she saw two men fighting in an alley. It looked like they were moving faster than humanly possible. <br><br><b>The Story:</b> Ares thought the daemon that escaped him was the harbinger of an event that oracles had foreseen thousands of years ago. He knew the battle to keep his world and the mortal world from colliding was soon to begin. War was on the horizon and it was his duty to win. Ares had the power to manipulate his surroundings, the power to teleport, and the power of fire. <br><br>Megan watched the two men fight and realized that they both had some sort of supernatural powers, and the large dark haired man didn’t have any ill intent for her like the smaller man. When the smaller man was about to kill the larger man with a fireball, Megan couldn’t let that happen and she shot the smaller man twice. Megan had the power of healing and used it on the larger man. The daemon had stolen Ares power. <br><br>This was a different story than I expected. Ares at first wanted to get his power back, but before long we find that his power of fire, flowed very close to his skin and he couldn’t touch anyone without the fear of burning them with his power. So being without his power for the first time was something he had always wanted. It was a good dilemma, especially since he had an overwhelming attraction to Megan.<br><br>I liked the characters and the world building was great. There were also some good supporting characters, including all of Ares’ brothers, though I wish we would have gotten a bit more personality out of them. I liked the fact that Megan had her own power but always felt alone and finding others with powers like her, was something that she had always wanted.<br><br>This book was told in dual points of view via solo narration, and was narrated by Kevin Foley. Kevin is a good reader, but I wouldn’t call him a voice actor like some narrators. I like dual or duet narration a lot more than solo, and I like it when the narrator has a voice that matches the character. Kevin has a nice deep voice, but sounds older than I like for a Hero. <br><br><a href="https://www.ilikebooksbest.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a>|<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/wennel" rel="nofollow noopener">Goodreads</a>|<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ilikebooksbest" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>|<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilikebooksbest" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a>|<a href="https://www.twitter.com/wendysu020202" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a>|<a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/1895823057" rel="nofollow noopener">BookBub</a>

<br><b>Desire. Longing. Anguish. Action.</b> <br><br><b>Ares</b> is book one in a brand new series the <i>Guardians of Hades</i> by Felicity Heaton. Oh my, what a tale Ms. Heaton has constructed. This was an exceptional start. <br><br>We are treated to a story full of Greek Mythology that has been splendidly done. The author has added in some extraordinary new twists for the reader to explore. <br><br>In this story we focus on Ares. I enjoyed how the author portrayed him. He fights a never ending battle; along with his brothers to protect humans. His duty and his desire war inside him. I love the battle inside; between duty and heart. It was beautiful done.<br><br>Megan well she is not quite human. She knows she is different, but doesn’t know why. One decision will change her life and enlighten her. It was fascinating to learn about her, who she is, and more. <br><br>Ares and Megan are good together. I like how they have this attraction, but don’t act on it until quite later in the book. <br><br>The only thing that bothered me <i>(probably only me)</i> was the lack of showering/clean clothes for Megan. I think it was like two maybe three days. I have this thing about hygiene and well she had a bathroom with a shower their and didn't use it. <br><br>We are also introduced to the brothers, each are unique in their own way. They are the protectors/Guardians of different gates in different places. The Guardians / brothers are all deliciously intriguing and I can’t wait to read each and everyone of their stories. It’s a surprise on who their family is and one you will enjoy learning about. <br><br>Their is no shortage of surprises and reveals, but their is much more to come. The battle scenes are vivid and the action is non-stop on the go. A war is coming and only the immortal Guardians can save us and their world. <br><br><i>If you enjoy Mythology, demons, battles between one’s duty and heart, and the lengths we go through for siblings and those we love, then you will adore this tale. I throughly loved the new twist on Greek Mythology, the Guardians, the plot, and romance. I’m enthusiastic to see where things go from here.</i> <br><br><b>Rated: 4 Stars</b><br><br><b>*Disclaimer:</b> <i>I received a complimentary copy provided by Felicity Heaton with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.</i><br><br><a href="http://angelsguiltypleasures.com" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1466193893i/19451911.jpg" width="400" height="100" alt="angelsgp-seethisreview-blure" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br>

Oh my god I loved this book!!!!! The author has such a great imagination. If anyone loves paranormal books with mate-like plot lines you will love this book. Hero is completely devoted to the h from the moment he sees her. Can not wait to read the rest of the brothers books and we even get to meet Persephone and Hades! Would love it if the author writes a book on them. <br />The only problem I had with this book is that it has a lot of descriptions and drawn out explanations of emotions and the other minor characters. Its very wordy and kind of overshadows the dialogue but I still loved it. <br /><br />Side Note; This is my 1,000 book that I've read!<br /><br />Safety:<br /><input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="b690f118-438c-4298-8b7e-aacada0fc183" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="b690f118-438c-4298-8b7e-aacada0fc183"> 100% safe. H had experience but he was 300 years celibate due to the fact that he could burn people on earth if he touched them. At times he even said he felt like a virgin because the h was so amazing and he felt like he would let her down in the bedroom. The heroine wasn't a virgin!!!! Some push and pull. They both had to push each other away at one point because they thought their situation was hopeless so they separate for all of 20 minutes until the H comes running back to claim the h forever. No OW/OM drama at all. <br /><br /> Its also confirmed that 2, possibly 3, of the other brothers are also celibate for a long time. One of them appears to be a player so I might skip his book. </label>

<img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380428273ra/856826.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>MOMMYY the stars won't go any lower!!<br>Oh gods from above and the shady-utterly-stupendous-and-stupidly-fucking-annoying-gods from this book. Spare me.. please.. of this torture.<br>I do not know how these authors make it to the publishing houses and produce such garbage. Even bigger surprise is people are reading this and giving it 5 star reviews..<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1489797819ra/22251223.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>To each their own.. I am just speechless. The plot has 0 substance and more holes in it than than Swiss Cheese..<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1381579432ra/5062483.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>Speaking of cheese, the only chemistry between the MC's was laughable. Please someone sane out there explain this crap to me. As for character development..<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1475407808ra/20717949.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>To top it off the author wants us to continue reading more of this series!?!?<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1452213635ra/17662328.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>Will I provide more evidence or specific dialogues that fucked me over? NOOO<br>I will actually dedicate another gif for the time wasted on this crap..<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1447206772ra/16970665.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>Read at your own risk!<br>

Ares by Felicity Heaton is the first book in the Guardian of Hades series. It centres on Ares, one of the seven sons of Hades. Hades banished each of his sons to the mortal world, giving them the responsibility of guarding the gates of the Underworld from the daemons determined to breach it. Ares was responsible for the New York gate. They also had a power unique to them, one that seemed like a curse. Ares wielded fire, which prevented him from having physical contact with those he loved. As a result, he lived a lonely life driven by duty to protect the underworld.<br /><br />Megan, while on her way home from work, found herself caught in the middle of a fight between Ares and one of these daemons. From that moment her life would go through unexpected changes. I am still not sure if she is a mere mortal. The story portrayed her as such, but her ability to heal and withstand Ares’s fire revealed that there was more to her than it led the reader to believe.<br /><br />I have been wanting to read this book since its release, but never had the chance to do so until now. I went into the story with high expectations, having been a fan of the author’s Eternal Mates series. Unfortunately, it did not deliver as I had expected. Not that it was a terrible story, but it fell far from what I have come to expect from the author.<br /><br />What I Liked<br /><br />World Building<br />I enjoyed my journey into the world the author created and I also loved her twist on Greek mythology. She created a world that was a mix of fantasy and reality. I found the fight scenes exciting and intense.<br /><br />Main Characters<br />Heroine<br />Meagan’s selflessness and bravery shined throughout the story.<br />Hero<br />Ares, the son of Hades and nephew to the Greek god of war who never wavered in his dedication to his duty.<br /><br />.<br />Secondary Characters<br />The story provided snippets about the other brothers whetting the reader’s desire for their stories.<br /><br />The Ending<br />There were no cliff-hangers, however the ending hinted at a war in the making.<br /><br />What I didn’t Like<br />Megan’s immediate acceptance of Ares and everyone and everything associated with him seemed unrealistic. There were no signs of trepidation, which one would have expected in such a situation. It was also odd that she gave up the life and job she had prior to meeting Ares but no mention was made as relates to these areas for the remainder of the story.<br /><br />Romance<br />The chemistry between the key characters was non-existent, which made their whole connection seem forced.<br /><br />Narration<br />I listened to the audio version, which proved to be a terrible decision. The narrator’s voice was monotonous. It was as if he was reading an academic book and not a novel filled with intense action and romantic scenes.<br /><br />Conclusion/Recommendation<br />Although this installment didn’t live up to my expectations I intend to continue the series.<a href="https://www.totallyaddicted2reading.com/2020/05/ares-by-felicity-heaton.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading</a>

4 "Fire God &amp; His Healer" Stars.<br /><br />In the debut of a brand new series that reminds me of a grown-up version of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson Series, Felicity Heaton sets up an urban fantasy world on the verge of war. The heroes in this series are all brothers, sons of Hades and Persephone, and gods in their own right. Each has been banished by Hades from the underworld and tasked with guarding the gates from the mortal world to the underworld to ensure that only gods, demigods and others selected by Hades can enter the underworld and that the dead can never leave it. However, the daemons that have been excluded from the underworld are getting restless, and the worlds seem to be coming to a revolutionary time. <br /><br />The main hero in this story is Ares. Ares has the power of fire among other powers. Although Ares has his six brothers (each has a different main power), he has led a pretty solitary life for several centuries due to the fact that his power makes him unable to touch anyone (including many of his brothers) without burning them. This also means he has been unable to have a relationship with a woman, even a goddess in that long.<br /><br />During a normal patrol, Ares is attacked by a daemon, and a woman named Megan comes to his aid. She instantly garners Ares' brothers suspicions, when Ares awakes without his fire power and mysteriously healed by this woman who defies convention (as she appears not to be a demigod or other god who would have great power). As the crew of brothers set towards the goal of finding the daemon that stole Ares' powers to get them restored, Ares must also struggle between his personal desires for Megan and his obligations to his father to protect the underworld from unwelcome intruders. If he regains his fire power, he will never be able to touch Megan again. Can there possibly be a HEA under the circumstances?<br /><br />I enjoyed getting to learn about this mythical world which is based on Greek mythology. The personal struggles, as well as, world altering circumstances looming in the background led to a sense of heightened suspense as to which direction this story would turn. I also liked that we get a glimpse at some of the struggles of the other brothers, including Valen, the hero of the next book (planned to be released around Valentine's Day 2017). <br /><br />I can't wait to see how Valen resolves his perceived inability to love as well as to see how these gods continue to protect both the underworld and the mortal one in future books.<br /><br />Source: Review copy provided for review purposes.

The only reason I finished this book was because I paid $5 for it. I felt that things weren't clearly explained. I'm still not sure what the hell a carrier is or what this book's definition of a hellspawn is. It was like we were just given names to call things. <br /><br />I have no idea how any relationship happened between Ares and Megan. He saw her in an alley being followed, saved her, we heard about how she had to protect him 100 times and about how he was her protector another 100 times. Then boom. They love each other. She was such a weak female character it was painful to read about her. She was cowering or huddling or hiding. Those were her actions for 99% of the book. Useless.<br /><br />Nothing in this book made me care about any of the characters at all. It was also just confusing to have a character in a Greek gods story named Ares who is both a god but not the actual Ares, especially for someone who knows her mythology. Fun fact: Hades and Persephone never had sons. I can go with artistic interpretation, but only if it was well executed, and it was not.

Lord of Fire, Ares is protector of New York and the son to Hades and Persephone. He takes pride in his job and when he is hunting a daemon he inadvertently loses his power while protecting a young woman.<br /><br />Megan has always had the power to heal and when she sees a man protecting her she steps in when he is injured. Little does she know that Ares will want her by his side and nowhere else. However a man like Ares cannot be with others, his touch would cause her body to erupt in flames. The only reason it is not is he lost his power, now he decides if he wants his power back or keep Megan. Is it possible that he can have oth?<br /><br />This was fantastic. The six brothers are fascinating and I am eager to see where this story leads. Megan is unsure of what to do and Ares is pure alpha male. I loved the added details to this story, had a hint of humor in the way the brothers interact. Excellent read.

Seven brothers, Princes of the Underworld and children of Hades and Persephone who have been tasked with guarding the gates between our world the theirs - meet the Guardians of Hades. In <b>Felicity Heaton's</b> brand new paranormal romance series you'll get to know all these brothers and watch them fight to protect our world from a disaster that was prophesied by the Moirai.<br /><br />Ares is able to control the element of fire, it makes him a powerful warrior but it comes with a very dangerous side effect. He runs at a much higher than average temperature which makes it impossible for people, even most of his brothers, to touch him and if he loses control he sets fire to anything around him. For the two centuries he has been on earth protecting the gateways his powers have isolated him from the people around him, just imagine a life where you can't even shake people's hands without giving them third degree burns. He has closed himself off from everyone apart from his brothers and just wants to do his duty by protecting the gates and fighting against the daemons who want to fulfil the Moirai's prophecy.<br /><br />The last thing Megan expected to happen when she takes a shortcut home one night is to get caught in the middle of a battle between two superhuman warriors. She doesn't get a chance to run for safety and when one of the warriors is injured while protecting her she has to do what she can to heal him. Megan has been alone for a long time thanks to a secret ability she has been hiding from everyone and after seeing Ares fight she thinks he might be the only person who can answer her questions about where her power came from.<br /><br />Drawn together by a common enemy Ares and Megan must work together to try and figure out what the daemon has planned for them. Ares' powers have been stolen and for the first time in centuries he is able to touch and be touched but unless he can get his powers back he can't protect the gateway and the world as we know it could be destroyed.<br /><br />This is a fabulous start to a new series and I can't wait to get my hands on the next instalment. <b>Felicity Heaton</b> always creates such brilliant heroes and she's done it again with Ares and his brothers! The seven men each have different abilities and personality quirks and I'm looking forward to getting to know them all better. I'm struggling to decide who I like best which is great as I think I'm going to enjoy all of their stories. The romance between Ares and Megan is hot and steamy in all the best ways and I enjoyed seeing Megan learn to adapt to his world. I did think their relationship got serious a little too quickly but I was easily able to ignore that because I was enjoying the characters and the rest of the story so much. This series has definitely left me wanting more and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on Valen's book next year.<br /><br /><strong>Source:</strong> Received from the author in exchange for an honest review

Everything a paranormal romance should be!<br /><br />This is book 1 of a new series and I can tell you I'm already hooked.<br /><br />This book features Ares, his a Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Fire, and he is hot!<br /><br />Ares has a job that is to protect the gate between our world and the underworld, this keeps him quite busy as there is always activity, on top of that he has to send daemons back to the underworld. Ares comes across a daemon in an alley where a woman is taking a shortcut and this is where things get a little messy.<br /><br />Megan wanted to get home quickly so took a short cut, not expecting to be caught in the middle of a dangerous battle, especially an 'other world like' battle. She soon realises that one of them is on her side, guess who, Ares of course and when he gets injured she has to help him and this is just the beginning of a life-altering event. Megan is not quite normal herself and is alone in the world, she may be small but she has some balls too.<br /><br />Megan and Ares are good together, Megan is tough but has been alone a while so doesn't put up a fight when she's told she has to stay at Ares apartment. Through the story you do find she gets tougher and Ares softens slightly, a perfect power exchange<br /><br />This being the first book introduces us to future main characthers, all of Ares brothers - there's a few and they are all so different and will face the own love hurdles in the future I am sure, but for now they only care about duty not their brother 'getting lucky' for a night and they make there feeling very clear.<br /><br />I really enjoyed how they didn't get physical until quite late in the book, some mutual admiration was about but they resisted well BUT it was good when they made it to bed.<br /><br />The wasn't too much world building needed, as earth realm is much the same just daemons about, we learnt a little of the underworld and I like the sound of the palace.<br /><br />I found | had to finish this book in one day, totally pulled me in and left me feeling content at the end. It also left me wanting to know who will fall next.<br /><br />If you like PNR you will love this book.<br /><br />ARC REVIEW