A Quest for Greatness: A Twelve Trials of Hercules Retelling
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 twelve 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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Sarah Beran
Sarah Beran is a writer who has found her true passion in blending enchanting tales with relatable characters, bringing magic, romance, and adventure to life through her unique lens. Living in sunny Southern California, Sarah is not only a writer but also a devoted wife, mother to two young children, and an elementary music teacher by day. Her life is filled with the hum of creativity, both in the classroom and in her writing.
When she's not guiding young minds in music, Sarah spends her free time running, creating new melodies, or immersing herself in a world of make-believe with her family. These moments of balance between the practical and the whimsical are often reflected in her stories, where everyday life meets the extraordinary. Her writing journey is one that began with a love for storytelling, evolving into a deep connection with the craft of creating worlds that feel both magical and grounded in reality.
Lives of Legends
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.
Lives of Legends consists of five books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
