Review: Seriously Fabulous!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2013
Tradition:"The Royal Prince of Tierenias will soon be crowned.  But before he can become kind, tradition states he must spend seven days and nights experiencing the nourishing solitude on this island" (Grady, R., 2013, pg. 6).Helene Masters is an American traveling in Europe and working for a man named Alexio on the mainland.  Alexio commissions Helene to beautify the island in preparation for the arrival of Darius Vasily, Prince of Tierenias, when he is unable to do it due to the birth of a grandchild.  After a most unfortunate meeting with the prince, Helene is decommissioned.  While waiting to be taken back to the mainland, Helene wanders the majestic shoreline and discovers a break in the rocks.Myth:"Myth surrounding an ancient goddess and her mysterious powers.  She can mesmerize and seduce any mortal of her choosing.  The power is supposedly greatest here on this island" (Grady, R., 2013, pg. 6)."It is stated that the goddess waits, hidden somewhere on this island (Grady, R., 2013, pg. 6).When Darius heads down to the beach to prevent Helene from finding the secret cave, he finds that he is too late.  Helene is standing in the chamber that houses the statue of the goddess...Then the cave in begins.After locating a way out of the cavern, Darius and Helene, along with the unmarred statue of the goddess head back to his villa for rest, food, and bathing.  The chemistry between these two, while not practical, is there none-the-less.  Will Darius break tradition even further by falling for an American right when he's going to be crowned king?  Will his life then turn out like his uncle's did?  Loving the wrong woman according to society, and giving up the kingdom to be with her?This novel was seriously fabulous.  I love mythology and this one incorporates the perfect amount.  The love scenes between Darius and Helene are sensual, tasteful, and so full of unstated love.  Robyn Grady's writing style flows so well and keeps everything fresh and exciting.  The interwoven storylines about Darius' sister Tahlia, her boyfriend Otis, the story that Helene and Tahlia find, etc. are connected well.  There is humor and sadness and doubt that are factors in this story.  Plus there's that age old scenario concerning traditions and what place they really do, or do not have, in the modern era.The plot of The Goddess is solid and so exciting.  You won't be disappointed after reading this novel.This is a great novel for anyone 18+ who loves the story of Royalty falling for the Commoner!!Review Copy Courtesy Of:  The Publisher ~ Entangled Publishing.