A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair — book slip

Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, has always struggled with her powers, causing flowers to wither at her touch. Hoping to live a quiet life, she moves to New Athens and disguises herself as a mortal journalist.

Her plans are upended when she encounters Hades, the enigmatic God of the Dead, who has established a gambling empire in the mortal realm.

Drawn into a contract with him, Persephone must create life in the Underworld or risk losing her freedom.

As she battles her own limitations, an unexpected and forbidden love blossoms between her and Hades, challenging the very nature of her existence.

For fans of "Neon Gods," this modern retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth is a captivating blend of romance and mythology.