We’re celebrating the October 14th release of Queen of Shadows and Roses this week! This one is a dark and steamy Hades and Persephone retelling by Helena M. Craggs.
Queen of Shadows and Roses (Brothers of Olympus 1)
Expected Release Date: October 14, 2025
Genre: Spicy Fantasy Romance/ Greek Mythology
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- He falls first
- Touch her and die
- Grumpy/ sunshine
- Ruthless gods
- Tension and banter
- Twist on Greek mythology
- Heavy on the romance
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A dark & steamy Hades & Persephone retelling. The first in an interconnected series where ruthless gods rule both ancient realms and neon-lit cities.
He would tear stars from the heavens and rip mountains from the earth to reclaim her.
She would burn the world to ash to see his kind undone.
In a modern world ruled by gods, Persephoneโa fierce demon hunter forged in fire and thornsโrefuses to bow.
When Hades, the fanged and arrogant King of Shadows, abducts her, she spits in the face of the prophecy that binds them as soulmates. But as her powers awaken in the Underworld, she becomes more than a captiveโshe becomes a prize.
At Zeusโs command, her courtship is opened to the pantheon. Sworn enemies line up to seduce her, masking treachery with divine charm. Yet itโs Hadesโdark, damaged, and obsessedโwho stirs something deeper.
Too bad her magic remembers what her mind does not.
And too bad Hades isnโt the only god who wants her
Persephone refuses to be claimed. Hades refuses to let her go.
As tension mounts and ancient passions rekindle, one thing becomes clear: sometimes the shadows hide not monstersโฆ but the fiercest kind of love.
Queen of Shadows and Roses is the seductive first instalment in the Brothers of Olympus seriesโan interconnected mythology retelling saga where enemies-to-lovers, forbidden love, and morally grey gods collide. Packed with sharp banter, smouldering tension, and a heroine who refuses to kneel, this series is perfect for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, and K.F. Breene.
Step into a Greek mythology romance where fate and desire are at war, gods rule from both thrones and skyscrapers, and queens rise from the ashes.
Authorโs Note: Queen of Shadows and Roses is the beginning of a sizzling New Adult fantasy romance rooted in the Hades and Persephone myth. Expect slow-burn intensity, enemies-to-lovers tension, mature themes, and a growing heat level that builds with every chapter. The spark starts slowโbut the fire will consume you. ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ You have been warned.
Trigger Warnings:
- Stalking & abduction
- Alcohol consumption
- Deceased family member
- Violence
- Open-door romance scenes
- Mature language
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