Eclipsing Apollo
by Sasha Summers
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GENRE: Paranormal Romance/Fantasy Romance
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BLURB:
Apollo is fond of many things. Music, poetry, physical prowess,
truth, and love. The Pythian Games are held in his honor and he attends, as a
mere mortal, to enjoy the competition... and the women. Meeting the fair
Coronis offers him his greatest delight. Her strength, her beauty, and her
fearlessness clasp his heart with an irrevocable hold. But she wants none of
him.
Coronis' duty is to marry, but she yearns for so much more. She is a fierce competitor, a hunter, skilled in strategy and reason. Those that would court her lack both the mind and the body to rival hers - she will settle for no less. As a mortal, Apollo was both infuriating and tempting. But Apollo the Olympian is terrifying. She fears giving him her heart might destroy her soul.
Demeter's need for revenge pits Olympian against Olympian, forcing Apollo into a darkness the God of Light must fight if he ever hopes to see his Coronis again.
Coronis' duty is to marry, but she yearns for so much more. She is a fierce competitor, a hunter, skilled in strategy and reason. Those that would court her lack both the mind and the body to rival hers - she will settle for no less. As a mortal, Apollo was both infuriating and tempting. But Apollo the Olympian is terrifying. She fears giving him her heart might destroy her soul.
Demeter's need for revenge pits Olympian against Olympian, forcing Apollo into a darkness the God of Light must fight if he ever hopes to see his Coronis again.
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My Review :
I love ancient Greece: its history, its art, and especially its myths. So it's impossible not to love a story starring Apollo. It 's a fantasy really captivating and engaging, the love story is sweet and tormenting also very sensual.
In Delphi, far from Olympus where he usually lives, Apollo accidentally meets Coronis and falls in love with her. But she is afraid of suffering and rejectes him. When she discovers that he's a God and is immortal, she becomes even more skeptical: it could never work between them. But Apollo is so awesome and is the god of love: she can't resist for long. Their love, however, will be hindered also by envy and jealousy of other Olympian gods, especially Poseidon and Daphne. Will their love triumph?
It's the third book in the series "Loveof Olympus": I have not read the other two books, I hadn't great difficulty but perhaps would have been perfect to read the series in order. However I can not wait to read the previous books.
I loved every single page of this book. There are many references to Greek mythology and the relationship between gods and mortals. It 's a romance intriguing, passionate with several twists and an unexpected ending.
Highly recommended to those who love Greek mythology and romantic stories
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EXCERPTS :
Her fear increased, making it hard to
breathe. Do not let him fall. She turned, her stomach tightening as her gaze
met Apollo’s. You must win. You must.
Apollo smiled broadly, his brow rising
high.
She pulled her gaze from his, walking past
him to the competitors’ tent. He would follow her, she knew it. They had little
time to prepare. She must help him bathe and anoint him with oil before he met
Damocles in the ring.
Her champion. She shivered, pushing into
the tent. She lit a lamp and drew in a steadying breath. She was not a fretful
sort, so why was she so afraid? Why did he unsettle her?
She knew the answer but refused to address
the ache… the yearning that tugged her heart.
No, no.
She poured water into a beaten copper
basin, grabbed the bottle of oil, and turned to him. His gaze caught hers and
he cocked his head, assessing her.
An amused smile wreathed his too-handsome
face. “Do not fret Coronis. You’ve not broken your word to me. You said you
would never ask for my help. And you did not.” He moved forward slowly,
towering over her. His smile faltered as he studied her, intently…
possessively. “You will never have to. I give it to you freely. I always will.”
She stared up at him, astonished. Her
suitors flattered her with pretty words, poetry, even song. But no man spoke to
her so plainly. Or dared to look at her as he did.
His gaze wandered over her face. He seemed
to linger over every feature, tracing the arch of her brow, the curve of her
forehead, the seam of her lips, and angle of her jaw—before pinning her gaze
with his. “Do I frighten you, Coronis?” his voice was low, almost a whisper.
She stared into his eyes, fathomless and
golden. What was he asking? Was she afraid of the depths of emotion he stirred
within her? Was she fearful of how her body trembled, anticipating the moment
when they might touch? Or that she dreaded his departure so that she could
neither eat nor sleep. She shook her head, unable to answer.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Sasha is
part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and
travel. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been
writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she
creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks
when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring
hubby are super understanding and supportive.
Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sasha-Summers/e/B007W1HRX8/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1337638375&sr=8-2
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Great excerpt and review! Sounds like a terrific read, thanks for sharing, I enjoyed following the tour and learning about Eclipsing Apollo, Good Luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
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RispondiEliminaThanks for sharing your honest review, I'm looking forward to reading this one myself! :)
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