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Summary: You won't be able to put this book down
Review: Marilyn Puett, Writers Unlimited Reviewer --
Alexandra de Marco was a brilliant sculptor. She was also an orphan, a sister, a divorcee, and in desperate need of money to keep the orphanage where she'd grown up from closing. While researching Greek history, she learned of Darius, the god of gemstones, whose magnificent marble statue had been shattered into pieces. So she skillfully and lovingly recreated this statue for the Ladies' Club's Forty-Seventh Annual Charity auction. The proceeds would go a long way toward helping the Children's Home AND solidifying her reputation as an artist.The reason Darius's statue was in pieces was simple. Darius, son of Zeus, was the god of gemstones. He was also a playboy widely know for his dalliances. And he was gifted with the ability to become a statue. When his visit to Queen Aara's bedroom was interrupted by her husband's abrupt return home, Darius did his statue trick in an effort to protect the Queen. Her husband wasn't fooled and after chopping off one of the statue's private parts, he upended it out a window where it smashed onto the rocks hundreds of feet below. Alas, poor Darius was condemned by his father to remain body-less until he could find the perfect statue to inhabit, something Zeus never believed would happen. Three thousand years later, Darius discovers Alex and the Ladies' Club auction piece and inhabits it. Once it's completed, it's perfect enough so that Darius can resume his human form, something he does as the pre-auction preview. It might sound innocent enough, but Darius had been sculpted in his birthday suit and that's how he appeared before a roomful of ladies. What follows is a fast and furious battle between the artist and her subject. Alex wants her statue back so she can save the Children's Home. Darius wants his body back so he can resume his life. Only Darius is in for a shock when he goes head to head with the twenty-first century. Some of the books most hilarious moments occur during his encounters with modern day technology, customs and entertainment. Alex and Darius are also at odds over family. She never had one save for her sister and despite being dumped by her husband, she values family ties above all else. She and her sister are even searching for their father. Darius on the other hand, had always been at odds with his parents. In a heart-rending scene, Darius finally understands and accepts what Alexandra has been trying to tell and show him about the importance of family. When Darius takes "Home and Hearth" for $500 and correctly answers "What is the most important thing in life?" his unselfish acts become a turning point for him and his relationship with the woman he's come to love. Jenna McKnight has deftly blended Greek mythology with twenty-first century comedy to give her readers a fabulous story about the quest for love and the importance of family. The story shows the high jinks of a god bent on loving and a woman who is too hurt to love again. But rest assured that in true romance fashion, there's a very happy ending in store at the end. Ms. McKnight's writing will keep you laughing til the wee hours of the morning because once you get involved in the story of Alexandra and Darius, you won't be able to put the book down.
Rating: 
Summary: Rather silly
Review: Some days it just does not pay to be a God! At least, so it seems to Darius, son of Zeus, God of the Gemstones. Darius, a bit of a lover, was known for all his dalliances with married ladies and it is that, which trips the old boy up. Darius' "gift" was his ability to turn himself into a statue... which comes in handy when he is playing footsie with Queen Aara in her bedroom. When King baby pops in startling them, Darius goes into his statue routine to protect the Queen from her jealous husband. Only, the King thinks there is something rotten in Denmark...oops wrong local... something wrong with his wife's statue...so he chops off a part of Darius of which he is rather "fond" and then pushes Darius the stoneman out the window, smashing him to pieces. Patsy Cline's song kept popping into my mind as I read this! Daddy Dearest, Zeus, is not happy with the fate of his son, so curses him to remain bodiless, until he can find the perfect statue to possess and once more grant him the ability to return to mortal form. Well, artistic talent must have been sadly lacking, for it was three millenniums before Darius gets a second chance at breathing. Fortunately, for Darius, fate brings Alexandra de Marco his way. Alexandra is a brilliant sculptor. She and her sister were orphaned when they were very young, and now she is facing the task of saving the orphanage where they grew up from being closed because of a lack of money. She comes across the history of our boy Darius, God of the Gemstone, and the tale of his marble statue, which had been shattered to pieces. She is so taken with the myth that she turns her talents into creating a statue of the most beautiful man she can, lovingly bringing the marble into the perfect form under her talent. She plans to auction off the brilliant work at the Ladies' Annual Charity Auction and donate the money to the orphanage. It would save the place that sheltered her as a child, while at the same time, be a great PR showcase for her talent. Only, Darius finally has the means to return to mortal form, little knowing about charities or Ladies Clubs, and he does so right before the stunned audience. While Alexandra is impressed with her creation, she can hardly auction HIM off - though a few might have other ideas...lol. She is furious because she needs that statue to save the orphanage. Darius doesn't give a fig...mainly, because the statue was in the old Greek style - au natural. But the fun begins as Darius finds life in the modern world is a long way from Mt. Olympus. The writing is witty, quirky and the author shows a deft pen in crafting this wickedly funny tale. So original!! Will definitely be watching for more from this wonderful writer!
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Summary: Refreshingly original!
Review: Some days it just does not pay to be a God! At least, so it seems to Darius, son of Zeus, God of the Gemstones. Darius, a bit of a lover, was known for all his dalliances with married ladies and it is that, which trips the old boy up. Darius' "gift" was his ability to turn himself into a statue... which comes in handy when he is playing footsie with Queen Aara in her bedroom. When King baby pops in startling them, Darius goes into his statue routine to protect the Queen from her jealous husband. Only, the King thinks there is something rotten in Denmark...oops wrong local... something wrong with his wife's statue...so he chops off a part of Darius of which he is rather "fond" and then pushes Darius the stoneman out the window, smashing him to pieces. Patsy Cline's song kept popping into my mind as I read this! Daddy Dearest, Zeus, is not happy with the fate of his son, so curses him to remain bodiless, until he can find the perfect statue to possess and once more grant him the ability to return to mortal form. Well, artistic talent must have been sadly lacking, for it was three millenniums before Darius gets a second chance at breathing. Fortunately, for Darius, fate brings Alexandra de Marco his way. Alexandra is a brilliant sculptor. She and her sister were orphaned when they were very young, and now she is facing the task of saving the orphanage where they grew up from being closed because of a lack of money. She comes across the history of our boy Darius, God of the Gemstone, and the tale of his marble statue, which had been shattered to pieces. She is so taken with the myth that she turns her talents into creating a statue of the most beautiful man she can, lovingly bringing the marble into the perfect form under her talent. She plans to auction off the brilliant work at the Ladies' Annual Charity Auction and donate the money to the orphanage. It would save the place that sheltered her as a child, while at the same time, be a great PR showcase for her talent. Only, Darius finally has the means to return to mortal form, little knowing about charities or Ladies Clubs, and he does so right before the stunned audience. While Alexandra is impressed with her creation, she can hardly auction HIM off - though a few might have other ideas...lol. She is furious because she needs that statue to save the orphanage. Darius doesn't give a fig...mainly, because the statue was in the old Greek style - au natural. But the fun begins as Darius finds life in the modern world is a long way from Mt. Olympus. The writing is witty, quirky and the author shows a deft pen in crafting this wickedly funny tale. So original!! Will definitely be watching for more from this wonderful writer!
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Summary: nice romance
Review: This book was lying in my house for months before I decided to actually pick it up and read it.....wow! I am really glad that I was able to read it...it is such a delightful romance....the thing that I like about this novel is that it has a funny spin on romance...everything about it is really different in a good way. :-)
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Summary: Predictable
Review: This book was sheer fun. I have not read a romantic style book in a while and this was a nice lead off. It was totally unbelievable but the characters and situations keep me going just to see what would happen next. Hope you enjoy!
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Summary: A Quirky Read!
Review: This was a quirky read that combined laughs, Greek Gods, and romance that was fun to read. Darius the God of Gems has gotten himself into a pickle. He has lived up to his playboy status one to many times and has now been banished for the last 3,000 years by his father Zeus. The only way that he can come home is by breaking the curse that Zeus has put on him which stipulates that he must find a perfect statue in order for him to take on the form of a human. Well, for the last 3,000 years he has not been able to find the perfect body and he has just about given up hope until he finds out about the artist that is working night and day on a statue that would be perfect for him. Problem is there are other plans for this statue and they don't include Darius. Alex has been working day and night on her masterpiece. She knows that it will bring in a lot of funds for the orphanage that she supports. Imagine her surprise when her statue up and walks off the stage at the auction. Now she has more then just her reputation at stake, she has to deal with a muscle bound hunk that thinks he's a Greek God for goodness sake! Alex's problems don't stop there...not by a long shot. Add to this the fact that she has to prove that she did not steal her own creation, stop Darius from taking jewels from people (remember he is the god of gems) and somehow save her heart at the same time her reputation. Yes, Alex has her work cut out for her. This was a quirky way to look at the idea of Greek gods. Ms. McKnight has penned a fun story full of interesting secondary as well as primary characters. For a few good laughs and romance you can't beat this book.
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Summary: Offbeat, funny & romantic; McKnight delivers w/ a flourish!
Review: Three thousand years ago, immortal Greek god & playboy Darius finally
pushed too far. Despite being a son of Zeus & Hera, Darius was cursed to
float in the ether without a solid body until someone creates a perfect
statue of his likeness. Over the centuries a couple of sculptors came
close, but to no avail. However today, Darius' brother Hermes has brought news about a sculptor in
St. Louis named Alexandra de Marco. According to Hermes, Alex is creating a
marble statue for a ladies club and it is the perfect likeness of Darius.
Heartened, Darius floats over to St. Louis to observe. As he watches Alex
work on her creation, Darius finds himself quite taken with this woman.
When Darius finally gets his body back, he would like to thank her
properly.... by of course having an affair with her. For Alex the big unveiling of her masterpiece will be the boost her career
desperately needs. What she doesn't expect is to discover that instead of
cold marble, her statue is suddenly warm and all too alive. Unfortunately
Alex is supposed to deliver a statue and with Darius being flesh, Alex is
in deep trouble with the ladies club. Suddenly Alex is dealing with angry
gods, club ladies and the police. What's a girl to do? Offbeat, funny and romantic, author Jenna McKnight delivers with a
flourish! A GREEK GOD AT THE LADIES CLUB will cause grins & sighs and
makes for loads of reading fun. Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times
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