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Summary: MOVE OVER BARBRA ...JULIE KENNER IS NOW OUR FUNNY LADY
Review: A heroine whose senses are so ultra-sensitive, she's almost orgasmic just eating a chocolate bar........she's also got x-ray vision and can see thru things, including men's pants! A heroine who has a very important decision to make before her 25th birthday.....you see, Zoe Smith is a halfling.......her mother is a mortal, her dad a Protector (from Greek and Roman mythology) and that makes Zoe a "goddess"....If she decides to become a complete mortal, she'll lose all memory and association with her dad and half-brother, Hale..... If she decides to become a Protector (rescuing mortals from various perils, such as fires, car crashes and the likes) she must pass various tests without any advanced notice...AND she must tell her mortal mom, who, years ago, left her husband when she found out he was a Protector! As if Zoe didn't have enough problems, enter George Bailey Taylor, ex-cop, now turned PI...........as soon as Zoe saw him, her insides were turned all around.....she knew she wanted him, but how could she possibly make love to a man, especially a mortal, when she practically burns at the slightest touch! Imagine the heat emanating when making love! Besides having to make these difficult decisions, Zoe had another job...........unbeknownst to her, the fate of the entire human population was in her hands! Could she save the world?? Could she get her man?? Could she learn how to levitate objects properly?? This book had everything...zaniness, romance, tenderness, unique plot, laughter on every page, best group of characters (including Deena and Hoop from The Cat's Fancy) who could play off each other, thrills,plenty of action, and villains!! ........It reminds me of the great screwball comedies of the 30's....only better (and funnier!) It's the work of a genius (or, at least, of an author who must have been a great stand-up comedienne in another life) This author hasn't disappointed me yet....for some reason, even though she writes romantic comedies, her characters not only keep me having to cross my legs from laughing so hard, but they also warm the cockles of my heart......I find them unforgettable, likeable and certainly not the run-of-the-mill type of heroes/heroines!! I do believe that the author, herself, is not an ordinary author...she, too, is exceptional! Julie Kenner is one extremely talented woman, whose books I just can't get enough of....I truly and highly recommend this book to one and all! If we had a 10-star rating, I'd want to give it at least a 15!!
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Summary: Rollicking, good fun!!!
Review: A wonderful read full of great comedy, great romance, great ferrets, and great bad guys! I loved Zoe, George, Elmer, and yes, especially Mordi, the bad guy. Can't wait to read more from the Superhero romances! Highly recommended.
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Summary: Very funny...
Review: An excellent book based both in reality and fantasy. I loved the melding of both worlds and, especially, the secondary characters. I hope to see Hale in his own book falling for a "mortal"! I highly recommed this book. A good, fun read.
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Summary: romance at its best
Review: Aphrodite's Kiss is a joy. Orignial, funny, and heartwarming. Julie Kenner's talent for witty romance has reached new heights with the story of a woman perched between two worlds -- mortals and superheros. Yes, Superheros. With a deft pen, Kenner, takes the reader to a world of halflings, undercover superguys and ferretts with a yen for acting. The story delights with every turn. From the George Taylor's car, Frank Capra, to Zoe Smith's highly developed sense of feel... This book is a wonderful roller coaster ride. A bright new star on the romance horizon, Ms. Kenner has done it again!!!!
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Summary: A wonderful concept
Review: As someone who's writing superhero romance, I was curious to see this book and how the situation was handled. Excellent world-building! I really liked how the superheroes fit (or rather, didn't fit) into society. I also enjoyed all the characters except for the villain, who wasn't given any redeeming characteristics. The heroine was someone I could root for, as well as her boyfriend and her two nutty friends and the talking ferret.But... There was too much exposition in dialogue scenes, where someone would say something and then you'd get two paragraphs of the responder trying to figure out what had been said and what to say, and then they'd say something and you'd get two paragraphs... I'd rather read straight dialogue. Also, there were a lot of plot shortcuts taken during the last half of the book where people did things that weren't logical, just so the plot could proceed. The guy assigned to protect our heroine completely disappeared. Where was he? And the scene where our hero met the heroine's mother... what was that? Wrong scene, wrong PoV, went off on a strange tangent and left me scratching my head. Speaking of PoV, there were too many. But the sparks between hero and heroine were quite tasty and the humor of the book was consistent and very good, sometimes laugh-out-loud, which is VERY hard to do! Again I have to issue commendations for world-building. I'll be keeping an eye on Julie Kenner's future books.
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Summary: Brilliant concept in this great paranrmal omance
Review: Being a half-breed should have some merit, but elementary school librarian Zoe Smith realizes that with all that comes responsibility as outlined by the Venerate Council of Protectors. Apparently half of her heritage is from a Protector while the rest comes from a mortal requiring Zoe to either register as an outcast or forfeit her superpower heritage. Zoe chooses to save the world with her powers. Meanwhile private detective George Taylor seeks a missing magical stone for a client. His investigation leads to Zoe, who seems eerily seems to be the center of weirdness on the planet. While George vows to learn the truth, Zoe needs no powers except her heart to tell her he is the one for her. As they fall in love, they team up to take on a malevolent attempt for world domination. APHRODITE'S KISS is an amusing fantasy romance along the line of "Mom and Dad save the World." The story line is fun as Zoe behaves as if she is the Greatest American Hero except that she knows George is her other half. The romance adds spice to a fabulous tale that shows Julie Kenner saves readers who enjoy uniqueness in their novels from April showers. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: An exciting and comedic paranormal adventure
Review: Courtesy of Love Romances On her 25th birthday, Zoe Smith has the chance of a lifetime. She gets the opportunity to become a superhero. All her senses are heightened and she has to learn how to handle it. She gets it all...super powers like flying ability and x-ray vision and preternatural speed and agility...except the one thing her heart desires above all else, George Taylor. George is a private investigator. He turned to this career after his life with the police force was cut short by a sever injury to his leg. He hides all his feelings behind a gruff facade, never letting on how he truly feels about anything. Zoe is convinced he is looking for an average woman to share his life. He can never love a woman like her, who disguises her superhero tendencies behind the mask of a sedate school librarian. Or could he? Ms. Kenner has done it again with this delightful tale. Her characteristic humor is evident throughout every chapter. This book is full of laugh out loud moments. Zoe and George fly off the pages of the book and right into the heart of the reader. There they hang on with a tenacious grip to fast become reader favorites. The relationship between them is very sensual and is absolutely electrifying. The reader rides along with Zoe and George as they battle all manner of vile creatures. For they are in a race against her villainous uncle who schemes to eliminate all of Superhero Central and take over the world with his underlings made up of superhero "Outcasts" and evil henchman. Through it all Zoe and George are drawn even closer as their passion grows. But each is convinced the other can never love them for who they really are. Will George and Zoe overcome all of the obstacles in their way? The reader gets sucked in to see if love truly can conquer all. As is guaranteed in any novel by Julie Kenner, the entire cast is made up of fascinating characters, right down to the amusing talking ferret. She uses vivid detail in describing her characters so that the reader can picture them as if they are right here in front of them. Also to be expected in any Kenner story, humor abounds throughout. The reader will laugh, cry, and roar in frustration, right along with the heroes. Ms. Kenner, already having proven herself in series romance, demonstrates that she can tackle the paranormal world with ease. She is a one of a kind author, on a steady rise to stardom.
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Summary: Over the top! Very highly recommended
Review: Fans of THE CAT'S FANCY will love the return of Julie Kenner's zany characters in her latest release, APHRODITE'S KISS. Irrepressible as ever, Ms Kenner has outdone herself in this outrageous, sexy, savvy love story of superhero proportions. Controlling superhero powers is like living an episode of The Twilight Zone for Zoë Smith. The taste of chocolate bring about uncontrollable responses. X-ray vision can be controlled by glasses, but other senses register with fearsome clarity. Yet Zoë has yet to levitate or steer a propulsion cloak with any degree of control. Considered a halfing, because she's half mortal and half Protector, Zoë has to pass her twenty-fifth birthday tests to become a member of the Counsel. In her case, the test includes saving the world. George Bailey Taylor isn't the typical hero. His endearing qualities make George remarkably human, such as when he meets assistant librarian Zoë, and he finds himself turning into a "tongue-tied idiot." Undeniably sexy, George also has money trouble, seeking lost change in his car to buy a soda and hotdog for supper. So when a man promises $10,000 for the recovery a family heirloom, with a worthwhile deposit, George leaps at the opportunity. Little does he realize how his quest for the family heirloom will dovetail with his new romantic interest. With her characteristic flair, Kenner will have the reader laughing till tears come at the marvelous antics and sparkling dialogue. Richly created characters, an outrageous plot, and a loveable ferret make APHRODITE'S KISS is a keeper. Do I see another promise of a story line from Zoë's overly protective brother? Very highly recommended.
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Summary: Hilarious clash of lovers from two worlds.
Review: George Bailey Taylor, " was having a rotten day. The police department wanted to put him behind a desk just because he had a bullet in his leg; his private investigator job was going nowhere, and his love life sucked.. His foster sister, Lane, kept trying to play matchmaker with all her weirdo friends, but when he finally met "The One," he managed to anger her with his questions about her co-worker The first time Zoe Smith saw Taylor her highly tuned senses went into overdrive. He was gorgeous, exuded masculinity and had that protective air about him that made her feel all safe and loved when around him. He also made her want to look over her glasses and see what he looked like under his clothes. But until she had her super powers under control, the Council would not let her use them. She was a halfling, descendent of the goddess Aphrodite, and a mortal. This rollicking tale of supernatural powers, saving the world and falling in love all at the same time is nothing short of hilarious. And when the two of them finally start concentrating on each other, the fireworks literally explode! A wonderful tale of true love conquering all, in both worlds!
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Summary: Hilarious clash of lovers from two worlds.
Review: George Bailey Taylor, " was having a rotten day. The police department wanted to put him behind a desk just because he had a bullet in his leg; his private investigator job was going nowhere, and his love life sucked.. His foster sister, Lane, kept trying to play matchmaker with all her weirdo friends, but when he finally met "The One," he managed to anger her with his questions about her co-worker The first time Zoe Smith saw Taylor her highly tuned senses went into overdrive. He was gorgeous, exuded masculinity and had that protective air about him that made her feel all safe and loved when around him. He also made her want to look over her glasses and see what he looked like under his clothes. But until she had her super powers under control, the Council would not let her use them. She was a halfling, descendent of the goddess Aphrodite, and a mortal. This rollicking tale of supernatural powers, saving the world and falling in love all at the same time is nothing short of hilarious. And when the two of them finally start concentrating on each other, the fireworks literally explode! A wonderful tale of true love conquering all, in both worlds!
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