Poseidon, the God of the Sea, isn't the god that humans believe. He isn't a fearsome god tossing ships around the ocean. He is meek, broken, the timid. After being swallowed by Kronos and remembering the years he spent in darkness, he doesn't think he would be worthy of a mate that the gods that are now being granted. He was just too much trouble. No female would want a male like him. A female needed someone strong, confident, and a protector. Not a male that could barely take care of himself. But Lani could be that woman. She's a human caretaker, native to the island of Hawaii. Her brother has gone off to college and has no one to show her love to. Lani becomes lost until she is rescued by a mysterious man that cannot even look her in the eye. She's intrigued by his mannerisms and shyness and finds him utterly sweet. Will Poseidon take the plunge, or will Lani have to do all the talking? --------- This is part of a series. This can be read as a stand-alone but to understand other characters and how they intertwine with Poseidon, it is recommended to read at least the second book, Lucifer's Redemption. Gods have been ripped apart of the stereotypical personalities in this series and replaced with something... more. I would like to reiterate that this a Greek Mythology is a retelling and completely different than the original lore. Possible triggers: an inhuman male appendage, female dominance, male submissive, switches, dirty talk, dark depression, 18+ mature scenarios, but also a sweet romance, fated mates, and instant love.