First published 2023
Margrete Wood has lost everything that mattered. After Bash died on a cursed island, she claimed her divine powers and became a goddess. Now she tears open a gateway to the Underworld itself. She will steal his soul back from death's grip, no matter the cost. Darius, God of the Sea, has waited centuries for this moment. Margrete carries the soul of his ancient love, reborn in mortal flesh. He wants to erase every memory of Bash from her mind. The Underworld crawls with treacherous deities who trade in corruption. When Margrete strikes a bargain with Death himself, Darius offers his aid. His price cuts deep. Sea monsters rise from the depths. The death god demands payment. Margrete must ally with her greatest enemy as time bleeds away. If she fails, everything she fights to protect will crumble forever.
Genres: romance, mythology, fantasy, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Underworld
400 pages · Paperback · City Owl Press
Content warnings: death