Bound Maiden
About
Daphne has spent her life running wild beneath the moon, bow in hand, hound at her heels, determined to give herself to no man. Daughter of a river god and sworn in her heart to Artemis, she wants only the hunt, the forest, and the freedom of her own untouched body.
Then Apollo comes to Arkady.
Golden, arrogant, impossible Apollo, god of the sun, of prophecy, of poetry, of plague, who has chased many lovers but kept no love. He arrives to slay a serpent, but it is Daphne he catches in his shining rope. Furious, humiliated, and unwillingly enthralled, she discovers a hunger in herself no vow to Artemis has prepared her to face: the desire to be bound.
But Artemis does not forgive broken vows. And when gods make war over the body of a woman, even love may not be enough to save her.
Bound Maiden: The Laurel - The True Story of Daphne’s Chase, is a dark romantic, explicit, BDSM retelling of the myth of Daphne and Apollo, told in the nymph’s own voice. It is the story of a woman who ran, was caught, and became something no god could ever claim.
This book contains explicit content, including bondage, elements of dubious consent, coercion fantasy, and mythic violence. It is intended for mature readers.
Praise for this book
"Not all erotica does it well. It’s a HARD genre to get right, IME. But this is absolute perfection, IMO. Steamy, sexy, intimate and evocative. You feel those knots worming their way somewhere special and it’s *fun*. The story never bogs itself down with boring details. From start to finish, this is a fast paced, delicious ride. If it feels like your thing, give it a try."
"As someone who loves mythology, I was immediately intrigued by this spicy retelling of Apollo and Daphne. Eva Darcy takes a familiar Greek myth and transforms it into something dark, seductive, and surprisingly character-driven. I really enjoyed Daphne in this version. She's strong-willed, independent, and refuses to give up her autonomy, making the push-and-pull between her and Apollo much more compelling than the original myth. Their banter was entertaining, and the enemies-to-lovers tension kept me invested throughout. This is definitely on the darker side, with consensual BDSM elements woven into the romance. Those scenes fit the dynamic between the characters and never overshadowed the emotional development. The chemistry was intense, and the pacing kept the story moving. If you're looking for a Greek mythology retelling that leans into romance, power dynamics, and plenty of spice, Bound Maiden: Daphne's Chase delivers. Just be sure to check the content warnings beforehand, as this is very much an adult, explicit retelling."