Bonds of Hercules
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Hercules has enough on her plate, but life refuses to cooperate. Trapped in a marriage to her two sworn enemies and having accidentally stumbled into a cult, she finds her situation spiraling further into chaos. While Augustus and Kharon attempt to seduce her, her mentors, Achilles and Patro, act increasingly erratic. To make matters worse, a dangerous prisoner has escaped from the Underworld, threatening the delicate balance of her world. Fed up with being a pawn in everyone else’s game, Hercules decides it is time to take control. She enters the brutal Gladiator Competition, determined to seize her own power and fight back against the forces closing in on her. As mysteries unfold and the tension between her and her complicated suitors reaches a breaking point, she realizes that the stakes are higher than ever. Featuring an extreme enemies-to-lovers trope, this gripping installment is packed with sharp wit, gallows humor, and intense emotional growth. It is a high-stakes, addictive journey through a reimagined world of Greek mythology where loyalties are tested and sacrifice is the only path to survival. For those who crave dark, morally gray romance and a kickass heroine, the battle for Sparta is just beginning.
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03 4.3 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(23,162) Book 2 of 2: Villains of Lore Goodreads Choice Award nominee Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions The sequel to the viral hit Blood of Hercules is finally here—now in audio! Bonds of Hercules delivers a sizzling, full cast narration featuring Aiden Snow, Tristan Morris, Teddy Hamilton, Meg Sylvan, J.T. Londale, and Allie Shae. Packed with spicy romance, Greek mythology, and dangerous husbands, this audiobook is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal, and choosing sides. I'm Hercules, but my powers are not what they seem. I'm trapped in a marriage with my two enemies and I've accidentally joined a cult. To make matters worse, Augustus and Kharon are trying to seduce me. It doesn't help that my mentors, Achilles and Patro, are acting really strange. Now, a dangerous prisoner has escaped from the Underworld, and things are spiraling out of control. Men are fighting over me. Mysteries are unfolding left and right. And I’ve had enough. Everybody better beware because I’m fighting in the Gladiator Competition and seizing my power. Things are about to get very messy. For Sparta. Perfect for readers who love: "Who did this to you?" Kickass heroine Extreme Enemies to Lovers Morally Gray Alpha Heroes Greek Myths and Gladiator competitions Zodiac Academy, Quicksilver and Shield of Sparrows ) Previous slide of product details 1. Book 2 of 2 Villains of Lore 2. Listening Length 16 hours and 15 minutes 3. Author Jasmine Mas 4. Narrator Aiden Snow, see all) 5. Publication date October 28, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Harlequin Audio 8. ASIN B0DH8P2XF2 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Bonds-Hercules-Villains-Lore-Book/dp/B0DH8P2XF2/ref=sr132?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A-mOCl6twfY8tLUa6hnFVe9qfIhOLmntYIyczchXMeMSJZu6iwAupPttOmSogwEb0hU-AGp6p31iBycYrJdtR7Ye73RKGfX2lX51ZUC95WPT059GTDWrRMoTufyZpLA4bcNTscfujrXk7xcWnfUOtpSQ7w-L5WhTsCBDJ7jZ8Ta4t3lkIcMJQ1a1kc5fEzkDI9W65NNV4dSXeE59zSfQtIUfgRAgW3ZVjSsSEdbzY.CoEHGFTEBunSQpZ8TbSfrgdNpuYdNHww4aY9sAbkXg4&dibtag=se&qid=1780245508&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $23.99 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 31 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNR9G6JQ/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qGtWw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=JXF9F982EGY6Q9RSYEX8&pdrdwg=Qk99u&pdrdr=df53faf6-069c-487b-be84-e290cfaf0981) Psycho Shifters Psycho Shifters Jasmine Mas 40,081 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$26.09 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFBGRPMX/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qGtWw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=JXF9F982EGY6Q9RSYEX8&pdrdwg=Qk99u&pdrdr=df53faf6-069c-487b-be84-e290cfaf0981) The Emperor's Enemy The Emperor's Enemy Jasmine Mas Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$26.09 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1TMXBRX/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qGtWw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=JXF9F982EGY6Q9RSYEX8&pdrdwg=Qk99u&pdrdr=df53faf6-069c-487b-be84-e290cfaf0981) Blood of Hercules: Villains of Lore, Tome 1 Blood of Hercules: Villains of Lore, Tome 1 Jasmine Mas 148 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$11.87 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTKW71QX/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qGtWw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=JXF9F982EGY6Q9RSYEX8&pdrdwg=Qk99u&pdrdr=df53faf6-069c-487b-be84-e290cfaf0981) The Wolf King The Wolf King Lauren Palphreyman 73,817 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.24 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6GLNRJ3/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qGtWw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=JXF9F982EGY6Q9RSYEX8&pdrdwg=Qk99u&pdrdr=df53faf6-069c-487b-be84-e290cfaf0981) We Who Will Die: A Novel We Who Will Die: A Novel Stacia Stark 26,416 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$35.99 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYPX7R1R/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ic394N4naSntmoDD&pdrdw=qG
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