A dark lesbian romance retelling of the Hades/Persephone abduction story, set in mythological ancient Greece.
In the land of the dead, Queen Hades’ word is law. Hades gets what she wants—always—and what she wants is a certain goddess of the springtime.
Innocent Persephone chafes beneath her mother’s hawkish gaze and mercurial temper. Demeter has rebuffed all her daughter’s suitors, but she is not yet satisfied; she strives to crush Persephone’s spirit.
Still, when Hades pulls her into the dark realm of the underworld, Persephone longs for the world above, even if it means an eternity under her mother’s thumb.
With her tears and pleas for freedom ignored by pitiless Hades, Persephone must learn to satisfy her keeper in all ways, lest she suffer the consequences.
And though she cannot deny that something blooms within her, something forbidden, Persephone despairs of ever feeling the sun upon her skin once more.
No matter the cost, Hades intends to keep her.
Forever.
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Captive in the Underworld is a standalone dark lesbian romance audiobook set in mythological ancient Greece. It is rooted in the misogyny and cruelties of the Hades/Persephone myth and contains sensitive material. Due to mature content and dark themes, this audiobook is intended for adult readers only. It contains scenes depicting non-consensual sex, death, abuse, kidnapping, assault, and other intimate partner violence. It is not recommended for readers sensitive to such content. Further content warnings are available from the author’s website, lianyutan.com.
Madam Alexa learned the hard way to stay away from the opposite sex. She deals with men and takes their money, but doesn't fall for them. Ever. And, she certainly doesn't screw them-that is, until a billionaire Texan, who proposes a male virgin auction, catches her attention in every way possible. If the deal works, she'll make enough money to retire and walk away from everything-no regrets.
Brooks Taylor hates deceiving, but he has no other choice. He's ready to expose the dirty scheme he believes Madam Alexa runs in her glorified brothel. After all, his sister died because of Alexa's sordid business. But, keeping his mind off Alexa and his hands and his cock to himself becomes more difficult the longer he works with her. When he learns she's not the villain he believed her to be, it's too late to come clean. But, stopping the sizzling attraction pulling them together is . . . impossible.
Contains mature themes.
Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends . . . but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too horny to think.
When one ill-advised night at the bar leads to her giving an exhibitionistic show to an unknown presence outside her bedroom window, she thinks she's hit a new low. When her voyeur turns out to be a nebbishly charming mothman, Grace needs to decide if she can trust her body-and her heart-with this garnet-eyed stranger before he flies out of her life for good.
Contains mature themes.
I'm less than a week away from being crowned king.
To celebrate my last days of freedom, I'm indulging in all kinds of hedonistic activities--including attending the coveted Virgin Auction.
When I see Izzy on stage, I forget where I am. She's gorgeous. I must have her. At any cost.
Even if only for three weeks. Even if it can only ever be temporary.
And especially because it's the last time I can do something for myself and not what's best for my country.
I'm bound by duty and honor, but for the next few weeks I get to have my American cake and eat her too . . . one decadent bite at a time.
Contains mature themes.
I'd do anything to save my brother. So when I discover Madame Alexa's Virgin Auction by accident, it feels like the answer to everything. Auction off the one thing that's still mine to give.
It's just sex.
It's just my virginity.
But now I'm backstage, looking like a version of myself I don't recognize. I'm trussed up and exposed in every possible way. Suddenly, the curtains open and I'm on stage.
But when I see his eyes, I decide maybe this isn't so bad after all . . .
Contains mature themes.
Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.
Morning Glory Farm offers full-time hours, full benefits, and generous pay with no experience needed . . . there's only one catch. The clientele is Grade A certified prime beef, with the manly, meaty endowments to match. Hands-on work with minotaurs isn't something Violet ever considered as a career option, but she's determined to turn the opportunity into a reversal of fortune.
When a stern, deep-voiced client begins to specially request her for his sessions at the farm, maintaining her professionalism and keeping him out of her dreams is easier said than done. Violet is resolved to make a dent in her student loans and afford name-brand orange juice, and a one-sided crush on an out-of-her-league minotaur is not a part of her plan-unless her feelings aren't so one-sided after all.
Contains mature themes.
