Psyche and Eros

Psyche and Eros retells one of the oldest love stories on earth—and makes it feel immediate, human, and breathtaking. Psyche grows up in Mycenae with a prophecy on her name and a bow in her hand, trained by the legendary Atalanta to face monsters feared by gods. Eros, born at the dawn of creation with a golden bow and the burden of desire, has learned the hard way how cruel love can be. He hides from gods and their schemes—until Aphrodite’s curse backfires and he is the one struck by love.

Swept by a west wind to a house carved in a sea cliff, Psyche meets an invisible husband who will not show his face. Their nights are tender, their days apart, and secrets pile up. When curiosity and survival collide, their fragile peace shatters, setting off a chain of trials devised by an offended goddess: razor-edged errands across seas and kingdoms, a descent into the Underworld, and a wager against time itself.

This is a story about all three Greek loves—eros, philia, and agape—braided through heroism, grief, and choice. It’s also a surprising meditation on what it means to grow, to forgive, and to fight for a life you choose. If you love Greek myth retellings with heart, this one lingers.

• Fans of Greek myth retellings who want agency-rich heroines (Circe, Ariadne, Stone Blind)
• Romance readers who like slow-burn intimacy with high emotional stakes
• Listeners who enjoy feminist epics balanced with tenderness and grit
• Readers curious about love’s three Greek forms rendered in character
• Anyone who wants a happy ending that still respects darkness

Luna McNamara holds a master’s degree from Harvard University in the study of women and gender in world religions. A lifelong lover of Greek myths, she has studied ancient Greek language and philosophy. She is a social worker living in Boston. Psyche and Eros is her debut novel.