<p><strong><em>The world of the gods is merciless... and so is the world of men.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We grew up with stories of the gods. We know how cruel they can be. But I've spent my whole life playing by the rules trying not to stand out. I know what happened to my mother-standing out was what got her into trouble.</p><p><br></p><p>But now because of the king's vanity the goddess Aphrodite is out for blood... mine.&nbsp;Even my father one of the king's councilors can't save me. Nor can my sister or my fiancé. But I'm determined I will not let them see me tremble even when the king's men leave me shackled on the great rock they call Aphrodite's Pillow.</p><p><br></p><p>When I see the shadowed figure emerging from the mist-black cloak hidden face a hunter's stride-I know he must be my executioner. But then instead of death the cloaked stranger offers me a bargain. He'll save my life... in exchange for my freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>It's an impossible choice-bind myself to a monster or suffer divine vengeance. It's a choice with only one answer if I want to live. But waking in a palace in a new strange realm I still wonder if I chose wrong. What is a mortal woman to do in a world where everything has been taken from her? <em>Fight back. And guard her heart. </em>I've lost my family I've lost my freedom and I may yet lose my life. But I will not lose my heart. No matter what it says it wants...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A <em>Beauty and the Beast </em>romance set in the epic world of Greek mythology <em>The Ruin of Eros</em> is a captivating romantasy must read with a strong feisty female character and a fantastic storyline full of tension. The perfect choice for fans of fantasy romance or books like<em> The Games Gods Play The Song of Achilles The Shadow Bound Queen </em>or<em> Lore Olympus!</em></strong></p>