A Touch Of Darkness

Book Title: A Touch of Darkness

Author: Scarlett St. Clair

Description:

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in name only—flowers wither at her touch, and she hides from the divine world as a journalist in New Athens. After a chance encounter at Hades’ exclusive club, she unwittingly makes a wager with the God of the Dead: create life in the Underworld, or lose her freedom forever. As she begins to understand Hades and his shadows, forbidden attraction sparks into a slow-burn romance, testing her courage, autonomy, and everything she once thought she knew. 

Tropes:

• Mythological reimagining / Hades & Persephone retelling  
• Modern urban fantasy setting with gods living among mortals  
• Enemies-to-lovers / fated mates with sizzling tension  
• Forced contract / high-stakes bet pulling into forbidden romance  

Spice Rating:

High — this book consistently hits around 4 out of 5 on the “steaminess” scale, often described as “explicit, open door”—meaning the intimate scenes are quite descriptive and pervasive. 

Subgenre:

New Adult urban fantasy romance with heavy roots in Greek mythology and modern enchantment. It blends contemporary life with divine intrigue and passion.