For the Love of Poseidon

For the Love of the Gods #2

by F. R. Kilmari

“I want to her help. I want to reach out and grab her hand and never let go, but I can’t. I cannot risk Atlantis for the sake of one goddess. Can I?” - Poseidon

Reeling from Zeus’s threats about dragging Kore back to Olympus, Demeter panics. She must find a way to secure her daughter’s freedom or she’ll lose her forever. So when Poseidon offers her a deal she can’t refuse, a deadly game begins. One she isn’t sure she can win.

“I didn’t protect her enough when she was here, I’ll de damned if I let her leave without defending her way out. But to trust Zeus’s brother with her freedom? It was a line I didn’t know how to draw.” - Demeter

This is a 35k-word sequel to For the Love of Hades featuring a sizzlingly romance between Demeter and Poseidon, God of the Seas. For a complete content guidance page, please see the front matter of the book.

Genres: Fantasy

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2025

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know much about this mythology so I am reviewing based on the story. I received an ARC copy of this book.

This story is about both Demeter and Poseidon coming together (which they both secretly wanted) and what Demeter will do for her daughter Kore (Persephone). It is a novella and in some ways reads like an outline more than a complete story, it also flows beautifully from scene to scene. The story is entertaining and sometimes passionate but could have been expanded more to help get to know the characters. Overall I enjoyed the read but do not feel connected to it.

Note: Has open door spice at the beginning and the end.

[Escapist Romantic · Rating 2 out of 5]

This dark romance was an interesting take on gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. The writing is good, but there is almost no love or romance in the book. The only indication of romantic love is when the MC’s say it in the last sentence of the book. Trigger and content warnings: dubious consent, abuse/control/humiliation of the FMC by her former lover/father of her adult daughter, and violent sex.

[Jade Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the love of poseidon was such a unique tale - often we see the relationship between Hades x Persephone, and Dementer is harshly portrayed as just the strict overbearing mother, so to see Dementer in her own right - as a fierce woman, who does love her daughter but perhaps doesn't go about showing it in the right way, was a refreshing change.

There was plently of spice between Poseidon and Dementer (I definately loved their dynamic of Poseidon being sweetly obsessed with her but fierce in his passions and Dementer being equally interested but more feisty with her banter), but I mainly read and enjoyed this book for the plot.

I loved the trials that Dementer went through, and although the ending was quick and snappy, it still packed a punch (especially if looking at it from Zeus's point of view). The love for Persephone (Kore) really shone through, and I loved how Dementer's character/personality was portrayed.

Would definately recommend for a quick Greek mythology read from a point of view that you may normally overlook!

[kaylaschapterchats · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novella. It was such an easy read.

This story follows Demeter and Poseidon. We see Demeter trying to protect her daughter Persephone against Zues, Persephone's father. Demeter strikes up a deal with Poseidon to help, and it gets extremely complicated, especially when it's obvious how much Poseidon cares for Demeter.

I highly recommend reading For the Love of Hades first as it is a continuation of the series.

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[Jacqueline Halle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sequel novella of For the Love of Hades with a retelling of Demeter and Poseidon. MF fantasy romance with a fair amount of spice and exhibitionism. 👀