[PRE-ORDER] A Touch of Darkness: Collector's Edition (Hades x Persephone Saga, #1) by Scarlett St. Clair

Release Date: 11/10/2026

dark mythology • forbidden romance • enemies-to-lovers • morally gray hero • goddess romance

A goddess with a secret, a god who rules the Underworld, and a bargain neither of them can simply walk away from. A Touch of Darkness is Scarlett St. Clair's steamy modern reimagining of the Hades and Persephone myth, blending seductive tension, Greek mythology, and an addictive romance set in a contemporary world of gods, mortals, and dangerous bargains.

The Vibe

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in name only. Unable to make flowers bloom and determined to live quietly among mortals, she has built a life for herself in New Athens as a journalist. Her carefully maintained anonymity begins to unravel after an unexpected encounter with Hades, the mysterious God of the Dead.

Hades has transformed the mortal Underworld into a powerful gambling empire, where impossible bets are his specialty. When Persephone makes a bargain with him, she finds herself drawn into a world far beyond anything she intended to discover.

Their arrangement is forbidden, their chemistry is impossible to ignore, and every encounter brings new complications. With its modern Greek mythology setting, seductive atmosphere, powerful gods, and high-stakes romantic tension, A Touch of Darkness is ideal for readers who love fantasy romance with plenty of heat and a darker edge.

Tropes & Tags

• Greek mythology retelling
• Hades and Persephone
• Fantasy romance
• Forbidden romance
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Morally gray hero
• Powerful hero
• Goddess heroine
• Bargain with the gods
• Modern mythology
• New Athens setting
• Underworld romance
• Dark and seductive atmosphere
• High-stakes romance
• Steamy romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• A Touch of Darkness, #1
• A Game of Fate, #2
• A Touch of Ruin, #3
• A Game of Retribution, #4
• A Touch of Malice, #5
• A Game of Gods, #6
• A Touch of Chaos, #7

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.

This Deluxe Edition is available only while supplies last. If it becomes unavailable, we'll contact you before shipping with the option to switch to the standard print edition or cancel for a refund.