Giveaway and Book Review of For the Love
of Hades: Loves of Olympus, Book 2
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For the Love of Hades
Loves of Olympus, Book 2
Loves of Olympus, Book 2
Sasha Summers
Genre:
Romantic Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Publisher:
Crescent Moon Press
ISBN: 978-1-937254-83-4
ASIN:
978-1-937254-84-1
Number
of pages: 309
Word
Count: 78,500
Cover Artist: Jeannie Ruesch
Blurb
:
Hades,
the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for living things or his Olympian
brethren. His purpose is order, administering justice to those who enter his
realm, and keeping the balance decreed by the Fates. Meeting Persephone sways
his focus, her gentle sweetness threatening his control. But he will not be
tempted.
Poseidon’s
scheming wreaks havoc upon Persephone. Hades has no choice - he must rescue
her.
Hades
awakens something within the Goddess Persephone. She feels no fear from his
brooding presence. In truth, she’s never felt so alive. Every stolen moment
together only confirms her instinct: he is meant to be hers. Such a powerful union
suit will face opposition – from Olympus, her troubled betrothed, the Fates,
even Hades himself – but she is determined to win his heart.
Tagline:
Hades, God of Death, has no heart. Persephone is determined to prove otherwise…
Medusa A Love Story
Loves of Olympus Book One
By Sasha Summers
Book Description:
It's
said love can change a person. Medusa wasn't always a monster...
Medusa
is ruled by duty, to her Titan father and the Goddess Athena. She's no room for
the tenderness her warrior guard, Ariston, stirs. When Olympus frees her from
service, her heart leads her into the arms of the guard she loves... and curses
her as the creature with serpent locks.
Ariston
goes to war with a full heart... and dreadful foreboding. He learns too late of
the danger Medusa faces, alone, and a Persian blade sends him into the
Underworld. But death, curses, nor the wrath of the Gods will keep him from
returning to her.
Poseidon
will use Greece's war to get what he wants: Medusa. He does not care that she
belongs to another. He does not care that she will be damned. He is a God, an
Olympian, and she will be his.
About the
Author:
Sasha
Summers is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, history, and
travel. It's no surprise that her books visit times past, set in places rich
with legends and myth. Her first play, 'Greek Gods and Goddesses' (original
title, right?), 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.
Sasha
is an active member of RWA and several Texas Chapters. A self-proclaimed
movie-addict, she is full of all sorts of useless movie tidbits and trivia.
Contacts:
Other:
"This tragic and beautiful
retelling of one of the world's oldest stories tackles the eternal battle
between duty and happiness. Medusa, A Love Story broke my heart then filled in
the cracks with joy. Sasha Summers is simply a mesmerizing new talent." ~Stephanie Dray, Author of the critically acclaimed Song of
the Nile
Excerpt:
Her feet
reached the ground, but she did not want to release him. His hands remained,
steadying her. It would take no effort to kiss him. He held her already. All
she need do was raise up on her tiptoe–
Orphnaeus’ head descended between
them, his nose butting against Hades’ chest to reach the apple pressed between
them. His teeth plucked the red apple from her hand, piercing its skin and
crushing it in seconds. Juice spattered her hand and arm, making her burst into
laughter.
Hades laughed too, his fingers
brushing the fruit pulp from her arm and cheek.
“He is a brute after all,” she said,
shaking the bits of apple from her fingers.
Hades smoothed a curl from her
shoulder, his face growing remote once more. He lifted his hand and she drew in
breath. She knew he would kiss her. He would draw her close, he wanted too. She
could see it in his eyes, in the rigid set of his jaw–
Orphnaeus butted her between the
shoulders, snorting.
“One is not enough.” Hades stepped
back, reaching for another apple and plucking it with ease. She offered it to
the horse, who gobbled it down and snorted indignantly into her empty hand.
Hades picked more, and the two fed
the horse in companionable silence. Yet all the while, Persephone savored the
memory of Hades’ thighs pressed against hers, the strength of his chest against
her back… And quivered with some nameless sensation.
He offered her another apple, but
Orphnaeus seemed content.
She brought the bright skinned fruit
to her lips. “It should not go to waste.”
The strangest expression settled over
him. His eyes widened, then narrowed. His mouth opened, then pressed tightly
closed. When the skin of the fruit met her lips, he knocked it free.
The fruit tumbled to the ground and Orphnaeus devoured it.
Persephone stared at Hades. “Hades–”
“You cannot eat the food of the
Underworld,” Hades snapped, running a hand through his thick black hair. His
eyes flashed as he glared down at her. “Never. Do you understand?”
She nodded, her mind reeling with
confusion. “But–”
“No,” he shook his head, his hands
clasping her upper arms. “You must not. I fear the consequences of such a
thing.”
“’Tis an apple,” she protested.
His mouth twitched, but his fingers
tightened about her arms. “An apple grown here, in the realm of the Dead. It is
by the Fates’ decree…”
She touched his cheek. “Peace, Hades.
I will not eat. I need no more explanation than that.”
But she
wondered at the wariness upon his face as he urged them to return to his home.
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Review
I love the way that the author takes
Greek myths that we all know and changes them so that you have to look at the
story in a new way. I loved Medusa and the story of Hades and
Persephone is equally enthralling.
Sasha Summers story is sweet,
romantic, happy, sad, and a joy to read.
I was brought to tears, but ultimately left feeling that love can
overcome any barrier.
I give this book 5 out of 5 clouds.
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