"A Forbidden Passion," the introductory novel To The Gods and Demons trilogy, invites you to enter a world where two powerful and vengenful Gods are at war with one another; sexy Demons, Werewolves, Vampires and Shape Shifters have made alliances; and beguiling, bewitching Goddesses and Muses have wild hearts that are caught in the cross-fire. Makaria, Spirit of Death and Hades' daughter, Is willful, determined and hungry for revenge, but she has something to prove. She takes on the task of setting Death free from Zeus and bringing to justice his kidnapper, The Commander of Zeus' Army of Demons. Makaria expects the battle between a Goddess and Demon to be strictly business. She never conceives of pleasure beyond her wildest imagination and her heart getting involved. Once she meets the sexy and brave Demon Commander, Luc, she immediately feels a passion and spark so intense between them, it burns hotter than the fires of Hell. Will she stay loyal to her father Hades or give in To The raging emotions she has For The Demon enemy? Luc Conrad is responsible For The claiming of Death. He is a warrior To The very core of his being and is devoted to Zeus. When he sees Makaria, he finds himself drawn to his enemies' daughter and all his inhibitions and self-control are swept away with one look into her eyes. His body and soul long to claim her as his true mate. He unexpectedly finds himself torn between desire and duty. Will Luc give up the only life he has ever known, The life of a Demon Army Commander, and betray Zeus all For The love of a beautiful Goddess? Will Makaria sacrifice the love and acceptance of Hades all For The passion that rages inside her for a Demon who has pledged his life To The enemy? Will Makaria and Luc be able to come together, As one, To stand up against the Gods and persevere in what is meant to be the greatest battle of their lives-the battle for true love'.