Book Tour: Queen of Shadows and Roses by Helena M. Craggs (Brothers of Olympus 1) Spicy Fantasy Romance/ Greek Mythology

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

𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒚 𝒉𝒊𝒎. 𝑺𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉?

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, Persephone—a fierce demon hunter forged in fire and thorns—refuses 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 captive—she becomes a prize.

At Zeus’s command, her courtship is opened to the pantheon. Sworn enemies line up to seduce her, masking treachery with divine charm. Yet it’s Hades—dark, damaged, and obsessed—who stirs something deeper.

Too bad her magic remembers what her mind does not.
And too bad Hades isn’t 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 monsters… but the fiercest kind of love.

Queen of Shadows and Roses is the seductive first instalment in the Brothers of Olympus series—an 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.

Author’s 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 slow—but the fire will consume you. 🌶️🌶️🌶️ You have been warned.\

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