A Touch of Darkness ( Hades & Persephone Book 1)

A Touch of Darkness
by Scarlett St. Clair
Hades & Persephone Series

Love was never part of the bargain.

A Touch of Darkness is a modern, sultry retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth—where gods walk among mortals, deals are binding, and desire is never without consequence. When Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, strikes a bargain with the dark and enigmatic God of the Dead, she finds herself pulled into a world of shadows, power, and forbidden longing.

As attraction ignites and secrets surface, Persephone must decide whether freedom is worth the price of her heart. This story blends mythology with contemporary flair, delivering high heat, emotional tension, and a romance that dares to bloom in the dark.

✨ Expect:

• A modern mythological world with ancient gods

• A seductive, powerful MMC

• Forbidden attraction and dangerous bargains

• High-heat romance with emotional stakes

• A heroine discovering her power and desire

Perfect for readers who love mythological retellings, dark gods, and romances where love defies fate, rules, and the underworld itself.