Review: Sexy, sensual and laced with great humor. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2012
This book was perfect for me! It had the right amount of well-placed humor in the witty one-liners, as well as some self-deprecating humor on Maia's part. I have always loved books that tackle Greek mythology in one form or another. Typically the Gods are a selfish, over-indulgent bunch who often resemble children throwing tantrums and fighting over their favorite toys - mortals. They play with humans and their fates and care nothing for the consequences.Enter Eric Lord aka Eryx, God of Love. His guilt and torment over the fate of his last love made him the perfect tortured hero. Meeting Maia changes him. Aside from her ability to make him laugh, she shared his most cherished passion - Greek mythology. Falling for her proves to him that love will not be denied, and that perhaps it was time he took his life back instead of letting Nemesis control him through his worst fears.I loved Maia. She's your average, geeky young woman. She was neither fat nor thin, though she'd probably disagree with me. She was educated, passionate and a little eccentric. She was quirky, had a great sense of humor and, she had some of the best one-liners or random thoughts in this story. - If the elastic on her Hanes underwear hadn't been so strong, her panties would have dropped too. or His brows were so knit together, he might have been creating an afghan up there.The story unfolded at a nice pace. Not too fast and not too slow. They didn't rush into the sex, even if they were both on the verge of combusting from all the sexual tension and the promise that hung in the air after a few stolen kisses. I was waiting and wanting right along with Maia. When it finally happens, the pages go up in smoke and flames. Yes, they were that hot! Knowing there are some readers out there who are very particular about protection, I'm warning you now, there is no mention of it in this story. A story doesn't have to point out every detail or possibility of birth control. Every reader has a brain and common sense and should use it. It didn't bother me in the least. I'd like to think that a God is able to switch his fertility on and off as he chooses. I doubt Gods can contract or pass on diseases anyway. It's fantasy and imagination. But I liked that the seduction moved to sex without the pause to "roll on" something.When the drama reaches its climax, the author didn't hold back either. She made the most despicable and heart wrenching scenario come to pass. I think I even squeezed out a tear. But fear not, there is a HEA and it was worth everything to get there.This was my first book by Rosanna Leo, but it won't be my last. If she writes all her females characters with that likeability factor, a blend of geekiness and comedienne, and sexy hot alpha males who need that sort of woman to bring out the best in both of them, then I am a fan for life. I highly recommend this read, and I already have two other books lined up and waiting. Enjoy!Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the author A review in exchange was not promised. Full FTC disclaimer can be found on my blog.