If you’re a fan of epic love stories, powerful gods, and mythical creatures, then you’re in for a treat. Greek mythology has inspired countless tales of romance and adventure, and we’ve rounded up 10 Greek mythology fantasy romance books that bring these ancient legends to life with a modern take. Whether you’re new to the genre or a seasoned mythology buff, these reads are sure to captivate your imagination.
Want to step away from the Greek gods? We’ve also got some non-Greek mythology fantasy romance books for you!
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Greek Mythology Fantasy Romance Books
Hades by Carly Spade
When a digital forensics examiner obsessed with solving a cold case takes a much-needed vacation in Greece, she meets a man who claims to be Hades, God of the Underworld. What starts as a break from reality turns into an intense, mythic encounter in this reimagining of the Hades and Persephone myth.
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A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
Persephone, struggling with her failed powers as the Goddess of Spring, makes a dangerous bargain with Hades, the God of the Dead, after a fateful card game. Bound by an impossible contract, she must navigate the dark allure of Hades’ world, where forbidden love blooms despite the odds.
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Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Persephone flees an unwanted engagement and descends into the forbidden undercity, where she strikes a dangerous deal with the elusive Hades. What starts as a desperate escape turns into a sizzling affair, as Hades finds himself willing to defy Olympus to keep Persephone by his side.
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Drag Me Up by R.M. Virtues
Hades thrives in the shadows, ruling his casino from the dark, while Persephone shines in the spotlight, fighting to stay above the debts that bind her. When their worlds collide, sparks fly, but with Zeus raising the stakes, they’ll have to risk everything to claim their own destiny together.
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A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Cat Fisa, hiding as a soothsayer in a traveling circus, is thrust into a dangerous game when a determined warlord discovers her true identity as the powerful Kingmaker. Kidnapped and unwillingly drawn into his world, Cat must decide if she’ll fight her captor or find a new path alongside him.
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The Death God’s Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak
A fierce Gorgon assassin volunteers as a human sacrifice to a powerful druid to save her sister. But as she gets closer to the enigmatic Death God, killing him becomes more complicated—and desire might just be her undoing in this spicy, Samhain-set monster romance.
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The Rose by Tiffany Reisz
When Lia Godwick receives a mysterious ancient cup at her graduation, a collector claims it can bring fantasies to life. Skeptical yet intrigued, she tests its power and finds herself immersed in an erotic myth with the collector by her side, leading to a sensual, high-stakes game neither expected.
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Goddess of Light by P.C. Cast
When an interior designer’s wish for divine love accidentally summons Artemis and Apollo, the gods take on the challenge in Las Vegas. With the God of Light tasked to fulfill her desires, they all find themselves caught in a high-stakes game of love where even immortals might lose their hearts.
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Gild by Raven Kennedy
In a world ruled by power and gold, a woman “Gold-Touched” by King Midas begins to question everything when war threatens her kingdom. Trapped in a gilded cage, she must decide if the monsters outside are worse than the prison she’s always known in this reimagining of the King Midas myth.
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The Power of Hades by Eliza Raine and Rosie Wilson
Kidnapped by Zeus and trapped in the Underworld, a barista from Manhattan is forced to compete in deadly trials to become the Queen of the Underworld—and marry the terrifying Hades. But as she faces godly dangers, she might discover there’s more to Hades than meets the eye.
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