The Games Gods Play (The Crucible Book 1)

The Games Gods Play

by Abigail Owen

When gods grow bored, mortals bleed.

The Games Gods Play is a sweeping fantasy romance where divine cruelty, ancient magic, and slow-burn desire collide. Chosen to compete in a brutal game orchestrated by the gods themselves, she is thrust into a world where survival is entertainment—and every move is watched.

Bound by fate and forced into impossible trials, she must rely on strength she never knew she possessed… and on an ally who may be just as dangerous as the gods pulling the strings. He is powerful, secretive, and far too tempting, offering protection that feels like a bargain with destiny itself. As sparks ignite and loyalties blur, the line between pawn and player begins to fracture.

In a realm ruled by prophecy, power, and peril, love may be the greatest rebellion of all.

✨ Expect:

• Mythology-inspired fantasy with deadly trials

• Slow-burn romance with intense chemistry

• Gods, fate, and high-stakes competition

• Forced proximity and reluctant alliances

• Adventure, magic, and emotional tension

Perfect for readers who love romantic fantasy with gods, trials, and delicious tension, The Games Gods Play is a story of defiance, desire, and daring to challenge the divine.

🌙 A must-read for fans of epic stakes, clever heroines, and love forged under impossible odds.