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Lives of Legends
Series · 4 books · 2025

Books in series

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#1

A Quest for True Love

An Orpheus & Eurydice Retelling

2025

She was stolen away on her wedding day. He will stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means descending into the criminal underworld . . . The moment that Tamas saw Isako, he knew that she was the woman he was meant for. He didn't care that she was the daughter of one of the most powerful syndicate leaders in the city. All that mattered was winning her hand and her heart. Now on the day he has finally become her husband, he is thrilled to lead Isako to the happily ever after he has prepared for her. Except, his bride has vanished. Isako finally has the chance to leave behind her family's violent legacy. She never expected a foreign bard to pursue her so ardently and somehow win her father's blessing, but she is excited to start an honest life with him. But the day that was supposed to usher in her freedom turns sour when one of her father's enemies steals her away. With only a handful of clues to guide him, Tamas plunges into the criminal underworld to find his wife. He fears nothing except losing her forever and will face every obstacle head-on. But the true danger lies in the temptation to look back . . . “A Quest for True Love,” a retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice, is a standalone no-spice novella, complete with tropes like he falls first, wound tending, and nightmare comfort. It is the first installment of the “Lives of Legend” series, a collection of eight retellings of Greek myths where the tragedies become happily ever afters. Each book is written by a different author so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the Human Coalition to provide for mothers facing crisis pregnancies.
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#2

A Quest for Greatness

A Twelve Trials of Hercules Retelling

2025

_She’s the king’s mild-mannered secretary. He’s the impulsive younger prince with something to prove. With twelve impossible tasks ahead of them, the most difficult one might just be keeping their hearts intact._ Iona Gemara is quite fond of her job. After all, there aren’t many employment opportunities that would allow her to indulge in her love of clearly marked schedules, vigorous note-taking, and historical research. Well, there are, but most wouldn’t pay for the specialized physicians she desperately needs. As the personal secretary to King Zeddicus of Helyos, she gets all of it…as well as a front-row seat to whatever trouble Prince Herrick is getting himself into. Herrick is tired of living in his brother’s shadow, and he’s willing to do just about anything to make a name for himself. After his latest impulsive decision gone wrong, King Zeddicus offers him a chance for redemption. Seeing a chance to finally prove his greatness, Herrick jumps at the opportunity. It’s just twelve tasks; how hard could it be? If only the boring secretary didn’t have to come along… “A Quest for Greatness,” a retelling of The Twelve Trials of Hercules, is a standalone no-spice novella, complete with tropes like opposite attract, forced proximity, and he falls first. It is the second installment of the “Lives of Legend” series, a collection of eight retellings of Greek myths where the tragedies become happily ever afters. Each book is written by a different author so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the Human Coalition to provide for mothers facing crisis pregnancies.
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#3

A Quest for Destiny

A Perseus and Andromeda Retelling

2025

She's the enemy princess. He's a nobody with god-like powers and a destiny he doesn't believe in. Can he escape his destiny, or is his life determined by a Power he hates? When Andromeda, princess of the Jade Isles speaks out against the dragon her people worship, the dragon demands her as a sacrifice. Chained to a rock, Andromeda expects immediate death until a man with the powers of Poseidon saves her and claims he can establish peace between their peoples. Raised as an abandoned orphan in a war-torn country, Casimir hates the people of the Jade Isles who battled against his coastal city. Forced to accept a quest to negotiate peace, he arrives on the island to discover his enemies have tried to sacrifice their own princess. Determined to infiltrate the Jade court, Casimir poses as the son of Poseidon, the heir of the sea, and must now navigate the intrigues of court before his lie is discovered. But as he comes to know this mysterious princess, he realizes that she understands a Power far beyond his understanding, a Power that holds the key to his past and that will determine his destiny. And as the dragon's dark magic grows over the island, Casimir and Andromeda must find where the real danger lurks before it consumes them all. "A Quest for Destiny," a retelling of Perseus and Andromeda, is a standalone no-spice novella, complete with tropes like chosen one, hidden identity and enemies to lovers. It is part of the "Loves of Legends" series, a collection of eight retellings of Greek myths where the tragedies become happily ever afters. Each book is written by a different author so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the Human Coalition to provide for mothers facing crisis pregnancies.
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#6

A Quest for Sight

A Cassandra of Troy Retelling

2025

_She’s a seer far from home. He’s the son of the man holding her captive. Their marriage is meant to bring peace…but all Cassandra sees in their future is danger._ A Seer trapped in a land where they’re unheard of, Cassandra has grown used to being ignored. Her last attempt to share her visions ended with her imprisonment and a city’s destruction. Now a captive of the feared Agamemnon, the last thing Cassandra expects is to be married to the man whose face has filled her visions for years. No matter how kind he is, though, Cassandra knows better than to trust him. She knows how their story ends. In a family consumed with conquest and revenge, Orestes is trying to hold his kingdom together. His father’s return has already worsened the people’s unrest. Orestes’s marriage to the captive princess he brought with him threatens to provoke a rebellion. After all the stories he’s heard of her, Orestes expects Cassandra to be little more than another responsibility resting on his shoulders. What Orestes didn’t count on was falling in love with her. A storm is building, one fueled by a rage that won’t be quelled. While Orestes fights against the rebels growing in the shadows, Cassandra endures more and more visions telling of Argos’s destruction. If she confides in Orestes, will he believe her? Or will her Sight bring nothing but their doom? “A Quest for Sight,” a retelling of Cassandra’s tale, is a standalone no-spice novella. It is the sixth installment in the “Lives of Legend” series, a collection of eight retellings of Greek myths where the tragedies are replaced with happily ever afters. Each book is written by a different author, so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the Human Coalition to provide for mother’s facing crisis pregnancies.

Authors

Jes Drew
Jes Drew
Author · 33 books

Jes Drew is the author of the Cursed Fae of Orphydice Manor Series, the Sunset at Dawn trilogy, The Samurai's Student saga, the Ninja and Hunter trilogy, the Howling Twenty trilogy, the Kristian Clark saga/The Man on the Run series, the Castaways trilogy, The Dystopian Takeover trilogy, Summers of Yesteryear series, The Clockwork Faerie Tale Novellas, the Legends of the Master Spy series, The New ESE Files series, Tales from Parallel Worlds, Genie and Serena, Accidentally on the Run, This Side of Heaven, and The Death of a Hero. She has three degrees, including a Master of Arts in Behavioral Counseling. Also, she has about five million houseplants (and counting—the plants and not the degrees . . . unless she relapses). She is still debating if having a fae husband is worth the hassle. Sign up to Jes' newsletter to read Entreaty of Shadows for free! https://mailchi.mp/ddd429767392/untit...

Sarah Beran
Sarah Beran
Author · 21 books
Sarah lives in sunny southern California with her husband, two small children, and dog Pippin. An elementary music teacher by day, when she is not writing or devouring books she spends her free time running, making music, or playing make believe.
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