Cleric of Aphrodite

I wanted to escape my problems by playing a video game. I didn't expect it to become my new reality.

Hi, my name is Lauren and my life gets more depressing by the day. My job stresses me out. My car's on its last legs. My ex-boyfriend's a mooch. My mom? It hurts to talk about her right now.

So, I do what any gamer girl would do when life gets me down: I escape into a brand-new, super-hyped video game inspired by Greek mythology. Except, I actually do escape. Like, I'm inside the game. Now that I'm here, all I want to do is get back to the real world, even if I've stumbled upon a romance I never knew was possible.

Unfortunately, it seems I'm breaking the game.

And it's trying to break me back.

*NOTE TO READERS: This book includes a lot of swearing and a smidgeon of spice. It's also LGBTQIA and polyamorous. It contains mentions of death, grief, and suicidal ideation. If any of that sounds like it's not for you, you may want to skip this book.

A.R.K. Horton is a small woman made of round shapes and long sighs. Children and animals surround her in her Florida home. Her vice is hoarding responsibilities, and she has the tired eyes to prove it. They still have a sparkle, though, seeing the next project ahead.

She began writing as a child when she became obsessed with learning about the most obscure fairytales, folktales, and myths. Now, she blogs extensively about them and uses them as inspiration for her novels.