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River of Roses and Swords - Book 1 of The Elysium Quests

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Welcome to Elysium, where gods play with fate, and mortals burn with desire. River of Roses and Swords is a romantasy-for adults-with all the worldbuilding you expect from your favorite novel, plus all the steam you could ever want. This illustrated Greek myth retelling pulls you into a world of intense passion, dangerous magic, and impossible choices.

Clymene is caught between two alpha heroes, both willing to break the heavens to claim her. Sarpedon, the commanding general, has been destined as her mate. Xanthus, the untamed river god, refuses to let fate decide. Bound by a magic deeper than desire, they are trapped together in a world of fated mates, searing passion, and primal need.

This is not your average love triangle-this is MMF, filled with dominance, possessiveness, and unrelenting steam. Can Clymene handle both men? Will the three of them break the chains of fate, or will they be consumed by their desire?

Prepare yourself: it's spicy, it's intense, and the heat never lets up.
Tropes:
🔥 Love Triangle: Two powerful, alpha heroes-Sarpedon and Xanthus-both vying for Clymene's heart.

💫 Fated Mates: Clymene's destiny has been sealed, but fate can be rewritten.

😈 MMF 

💥Touch her and die: Two fiercely dominant men, both determined to claim Clymene.

⚔️ Possessive Heroes: They protect her at all costs, but neither will back down.

🌙 Forced Proximity: Trapped together, their desire is undeniable.

🔥 Forbidden Attraction: Desire threatens to undo everything as the line between love and duty blurs.

✨ Mythology-Inspired Romance: A steamy retelling filled with Greek gods, magic, and passion.

💫 Magic-Driven Desire: Eros's magic heightens their emotions, making resistance impossible.

🌡️ Steamy Love Scenes: Explicit, sensual moments that will leave you breathless.All Rights Reserved

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