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Summary: Interesting combination of characters and themes.
Review: Armond Marceaux is an FBI agent on an important case. He does not remember this, for he is a victim of drug-induced amnesia. As he is trying to remember anything about himself, Callie Gabriel comes to his cabin. She is definitely someone who can tell him about his past--she's carrying his child! But until he knows whom he can trust, he can't tell anyone of his amnesia.... Callie battles her fears to get to Armond; she hates and fears wilderness, and Armond's cabin is deep in the heart of wilderness. She is a chef, owner of a vegetarian restaurant and star of her own vegetarian cooking show. She is taking her show on the road, and Armond comes along for the ride. There are forces working both for and against them. The more Armond learns about himself, the more he realizes he is a loner by nature. Callie comes from a long line of self-sufficient women who, beyond the conception of their daughters, do not allow men into their lives. But Zeus and Hera, two gods exiled from their homeworld, are committed to uniting a descendant of Ares--the warrior Armond-- and a descendant of Callisto--Callie. This charming novel combines the familiar--amnesia and the pregnant heroine--with the less familiar--spicy vegetarian cooking and Greek gods in modern America.
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Summary: so-so read
Review: If you like greek mythology you'll probably appreciate this modern twist.I'd recommend this book if you're looking for something light and humourous. This certainly wasn't an "I can't stop reading it's so good" kind of book.
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Summary: couldn't put it down!
Review: picked this up on a whim last night, and as soon as I started reading it I was hooked. I've loved mythology in general for years, and Greek/Roman mythology is the easiest to find, so I was intrigued by the premise Kathleen Nance set up with Zeus and Hera (with an original -- more human -- spin on their personalities that still fit with ancient myths about them) as matchmakers trying to atone for their sins of the past by giving the decendants of the numerous women Zeus dallied with the gift of true love (with marriage to a decendant of one of the sons of Olympus) to break the curse on their families that had resulted from his dalliance. However, the power of the king and queen of the gods is dwindling, and Hera plans to leave Zeus forever ...
'The Warrior' comes after 'The Trickster', and I'm about to go out to get that book today!
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Summary: Kathleen!! This is Brilliant!!
Review: She has an original concept, of Zeus and Hera, exiles to the planet earth, mellowing in their twilight years. Zeus now runs a fireworks factory and Hera the top of the line in mythology makeup. Zeus has set himself to task to help out the descendants of his many seductions, to teach these women to love and trust and break the curse of being born from him. Only one problem, they find these women will only bond correctly with descendants from others of the Olympic Gods. Won't spoil all the fun, but this time the task is to bring Callie and Armond together. He is the warrior son descendant of Ares, the bringer of Justice, and everyone know one of Ares blood can never love. Callie is the veggie chef that is scared of her own shadow. Yet she loves Armond. These characters were so sexy, warm and REAL...Send me a six pack of Armonds...well, okay...one would do!! Nance gives you strong secondary characters, with nearly all them finding out about each other and themselves, learning and growing. Masterful tale that I could not put down. ...
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Summary: Nance scores big with The Warrior
Review: She has an original concept, of Zeus and Hera, exiles to the planet earth, mellowing in their twilight years. Zeus now runs a fireworks factory and Hera the top of the line in youthology makeup. Zeus has set himself to task to help out the descendants of his many seductions, to teach these women to love and trust and break the curse of being born from him. Only one problem, they find these women will only bond correctly with descendants from others of the Olympic Gods. Won't spoil all the fun, but this time the task is to bring Callie and Armond together. He is the warrior son descendant of Ares, the bringer of Justice, and everyone know one of Ares blood can never love. Callie is the veggie chef that is scared of her own shadow. Nance gives you strong secondary characters, with nearly all them finding out about each other and themselves, learning and growing. Masterful tale that I could not put down. ...
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Summary: Wow! I loved it!
Review: Special Agent Armond Marceaux had no memory! He had been running on instinct for days until Callie Gabriel showed up. She obviously knew him though. She was pregnant with his child! Without letting her know of his memory loss, he made excuses to stay near her so he could learn more about himself. The more he learned, the less he liked himself and the more he cared for Callie. Zeus and Hera were playing "Cupid". Long ago Hera had harmed a woman named Callisto. Hera was determined to make amends by bringing true love to one of Callisto's decedents, Callie Gabriel. Her mate was to be a decedent of Ares, Armond Marceaux. Bad things happened to Gabriels who married. Not only to the bride, but to the whole family. Generations have proved it! So all members of the Gabriel family were independent, all Gabriels were females, and all Gabriels gave birth to only daughters! Therefore, Callie knew her unborn child was female and would not marry Armond. Besides, Armond's work (FBI) always came before her. He left twice, without saying good-bye, and disappeared for months! At the same time, someone high in command of the Atlanta division of the FBI had betrayed Armond to one of his enemies. Armond's memory loss was due to experiments of DC-909c and psychic studies. They were watching him. As his memory returned, he and Callie became targets! ***** WOW! A lot going on in this story! I never had a dull minute. It was not choppy (as most are with so much happening). Instead, it flowed smoothly and kept me riveted! Recommended! *****
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Summary: A Fabulous Break From Reality
Review: This book is the most entertaining thing I've read in a while. The perfect escape from bad news and bad times. Well-written and enjoyable, and just hot enough to really take your mind off things!
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Summary: A good summer read.
Review: This is the first book I read in this new series by Nance and I found it to be enjoyable. The premise of the book was interesting- a new twist on Greek mythology- featuring Zeus and Hera, once king and queen of the "gods", as matchmakers. The characters were well portrayed, especially the hero Armond, the descendant of Ares, the god of war. The dialogue was done with humor, the action believable and the interaction between the gods an extra plus. Although as a whole it kept me entertained, the reason I did not give it a higher rating was that the book was not one of those "grab you by the throat and keep you hooked" kind of books. It lacked a certain intensity. But as a light, summer read it did it's job and kept me entertained. I will get the next in the series.
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Summary: Great paranormal
Review: Trying to make amends for all the trouble he caused mortals millenniums ago, Zeus with the aid of his wife Hera play matchmaker to mortal descendants of the Mount Olympus pantheon. Their first effort shockingly succeeded as they usually cause havoc when interfering, but Joy Taylor and Mark Hennessy seem like a match made in heaven, that is Greek heaven. Zeus chooses Callie Gabriel, a distant offshoot of Callisto as target number two. However, before the Gods can intercede, Callie becomes involved with FBI Agent Armand Marceux, who is suffering from drug-induced amnesia caused by his enemies. Armand happens to come from Ares' seed, which leads to Hera worrying that with the God War in his gene pool, this mortal cannot understand love. Zeus and Hera know they have a Herculean task ahead of them. THE WARRIOR, the second "Sons of Olympus" tale, is an entertaining romance that brings the Ancient Greek mythos of interfering in mortal lives to the information age. The story line is amusing, filled with suspense, and provides an intriguing look at mythology. Readers will find this tale of immortal redemption quite unique and refreshing, and want to seek out the previous novel (THE TRICKSTER). The audience will anxiously await Kathleen Nance's next story, THE SOUL SEEKER. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: DISAPPOINTING
Review: Zeus and Hera were amusing and enjoyable. Armond was a hunk and the love scenes were hot. But Callie got on my nerves. I thought she was portrayed as much too naive and childish for a grown woman, especially one who is pregnant and was not a virgin when the child was conceived and who is obsessed with the gorgeous Armond's bod. Perhaps her charm was intended to be child-like innocence. If so, it didn't work for me. And, her vocabulary! Give me one good DAMN instead of her wimpy "dang". I won't be in a hurry to purchase any more Kathleen Nance books.
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