Perfect read for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, who love the drama of Scarlett St. Clair's A Touch of Darkness, and Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus. When Prince Ares, bloodthirsty first born son of King Zeus, accidentally stumbles into the beautiful Aphrodite’s home after battle, she lures him into a bath and into her secret desire. The seductress is determined to be Queen of the Gods, coveting the title belonging to Queen Hera. However, dethroning the cruel wife of King Zeus will not be a deterrent for Aphrodite; it will be her incentive. Meanwhile, abandoned in the Unknown Territories' shallow waters is the cursed god Hephaestus. A hideous monster from birth, he was thrown out of Mount Olympus and left to fend for himself in the wilderness. A chance encounter with Princess Hebe offers Hephaestus the opportunity for redemption…or is it the perfect setup for vengeance? Lust, Jealousy, Power, and Revenge: The Passions of the Gods.