Stealing Persephone

A Greek mythology urban fantasy romance prequel

When loving Hades means his death, Persephone must choose between her heart and the fate of the world.

In the neon-lit city of New Athens, ancient gods walk among mortals. Persephone reigns as Queen of the Underworld beside Hades, the god she loves with unbreakable devotion. But when his power begins to fail, a prophecy reveals a devastating truth. Their bond is killing him.

As Hades weakens, the seals on Tartarus begin to crack and the Titans stir, sensing their chance to rise. Persephone faces an impossible decision. Leave him and sever their bond forever, or stay and watch him die while the world burns.

Desperate for help, Persephone turns to Willow, a hedge witch living on the edges of supernatural society. To pull off the impossible, Willow must bargain with a Fate, enter the dream realm, and convince her father, the Ferryman of the Styx, to betray the Underworld itself.

Escape comes at a terrible cost. The bond between Persephone and Hades does not break cleanly. It tears, leaving Persephone shattered and Hades consumed by grief and rage. As ancient powers awaken beneath the earth, war looms and the Underworld trembles.

Stealing Persephone is a clean Greek mythology urban fantasy romance featuring powerful heroines, impossible choices, found family, and a love strong enough to fracture reality. Perfect for readers who enjoy paranormal romance without spice, dark mythology retellings, and high-stakes fantasy with emotional depth.

This prequel novella to the Gods and Monsters trilogy ends on a hopeful note, with threads left open for the main series.