Kyros' Secret

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Summary: A Mythology Must!
Review: A great read! I wasn't a big mythology fan until I read KYROS' SECRET. I was hooked! Ms. Rose combines humor, adventure and romance into a fast-paced entertaining story. The readers who said they didn't like it must have been having a really bad day. The characters aren't supposed to be like humans --IT'S BASED ON MYTHOLOGY! Duh! Petty gods--you bet!, Handsome hero -- got to have it! I'll take this lively group over plain Janes and Joes any day!

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Summary: A Sparkling Offering from a Bright New Star
Review: A hero with a dark secret. A goddess, stripped of her powers and thrust, alone and unprepared into the world of humans. A contested crown. A brewing war. And over it all, the gods of Mt. Olympus, constantly stirring the rich mix of emotions and events, as they struggle to achieve their own ends by any means possible. These are the elements that make Kyros' Secret a compelling, entertaining read.

New author Ms. Rose is a gifted story teller. In Kyros' Secret, she continues the tradition she started in her debut novel, Eden's Garden, as she weaves a tale full of twists and turns, love and adventure, which will keep you reading long into the night. Her vivid characters and richly detailed story are sure to delight. I look forward to her next offering.

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Summary: Fiesty Fantasy
Review: Here's a good twist for fantasy fans. I've read and enjoyed all of Ms. Rose books. This one is the first and a great start to her Greek Mythology series. The story revolves around Thera the daughter of the God of War, Ares, who wants his daughter to be just like him. Thera resists and is used as a pawn to ignite a war between two races. She teams up with Kyros to thwart her father's plan and the two begin to sizzle. But Kyros harbors a secret that could ruin everything.

Good fun, fast read!

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Summary: Kyros Doesn¿t Have Much of a Secret
Review: I originally purchased this book because the idea behind it intrigued me. I was crazy about Greek mythology as a child. I figured a romance involving greek gods, would be interesting. I was sorely disappointed. There were a number of issues with the book that bothered me.

From the start I had problems. In the first few chapters Ares sets up his petty revenge, Thera is impregnated, and Kyros' secret is revealed. The only thing remaining is getting Thera to figure out his secret, which she doesn't even try to do. She spends more time being upset he's gone.

One of my most serious problems is the whole one dimensional god idea. Ares is petty and vengeful, and the primary reason he sets up his little scheme is because he's angry Thera killed his raven and Hades wouldn't bring it back from the dead. He eventually says he needs war to keep him going, but for 80% of the book you're led to beleive his sole driving force is his raven's death at the hands of Thera. Sure, I'd be unhappy if my child killed a beloved pet, but this goes way beyond that.

The other gods and goddesses are petty as well. Aphrodite ignores Thera, who is the plainer daughter, and dotes on her sister Hermonia. Hades is grumpy and petty, and refuses a trade in the Underworld until Persephone steps in. Aside from Thera, she's the most interesting of the dieties.

The clichés also bothered me. Thera is a plain girl, her sister is gorgeous. Aphrodite is beautiful, as is Ares. Kyros is gorgeous, his centaur form is wild and mysterious to Thera. Kyros' brother is pure evil, and will stop at nothing to break his brother's spirit and end his life. Kyros and Thera must take a risk to be together, and that means the potential for the ultimate sacrifice. I know that writing relies on clichés to a point, but when they're used in excess it's hard to take the story seriously.

I tried to like this, I really did. But it was so far removed from what I enjoy that I found it very difficult. If you're reading just to read, and clichés and underdeveloped side characters don't bother you, then this isn't a bad read. But it's not for me.

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Summary: Great Read
Review: I was recently scrolling to see if Ms Rose had anything new in the works and it surprised me to know that someone didn't like one of my favorite books. I have read the book three times and have loved it more each time.

I thought the characters were well developed the story lively an dthe writing style crisp and entertaining. I know there are people who cna't write so resort to making nasty remarks on amazon about the ones who can. This book doesn't deserve it. It was a fun book to read and definitely worth the efforet. Ms Rose I wish you well. Please contiune entertaining those of us who love your work.

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Summary: Fun with Mythology
Review: If you enjoyed the TV series Hercules and Zena you'll find this book great fun to read. The plot is well-developed and the charcters are engaging. Ms Rose has turned traditional mythology inside out and given it a new, entertaining look.

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Summary: Fun with Mythology
Review: If you enjoyed the TV series Hercules and Zena you'll find this book great fun to read. The plot is well-developed and the charcters are engaging. Ms Rose has turned traditional mythology inside out and given it a new, entertaining look.

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Summary: A Sparkling Offering from a Bright New Star
Review: Kyros' Secret, by Elizabeth Rose Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store

New author Elizabeth Rose's second book, Kyros' Secret, is being published by New Leaf Books in November. Unlike Elizabeth's first book, Eden's Garden, which was a contemporary set in the Chicago area, Kyros' Secret is more of a paranormal based in Greek mythology. In fact, the heroine is Thera, Goddess of Sensations, daughter of Ares, the God of War, and Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. The hero, Kyros, has been cursed by Ares, doomed to spend days as a mortal man and nights as a Centaur (half man/half horse). Kyros' Secret is, obviously, not your average run-of-the-mill romance.

Thera is not happy on Mount Olympus. Her twin sister, Harmonia, is more the apple of mom's eye that Thera. However, Thera is not interested in becoming the Warrior that Ares envisions either. When her father takes her hunting and forces her to kill, she aims her arrow at Ares' prize raven. In anger over the death of his favorite pet, Ares plans to use Thera to force a war between humans and Centaurs, thereby giving Hades enough dead bodies to persuade him to release the raven back among the living.

The war is going to be started when Thera, whom Ares has promised as bride to the King of the Trozens, turns up pregnant and gives birth to a Centaur. However, when Ares sends a lightning bolt toward Rodas, the Centaur who conspired with Ares to bring about war, Kyros intervenes in an attempt to save Rodas. Instead, Thera becomes pregnant with Kyros's child. The problem is, Kyros doesn't know whether that child will be born human or Centaur. So, he decides to stay by Thera and protect her until she delivers the baby. In the process, he and Thera fall in love.

Of course, along the way, all manner of odd things happen and obstacles are thrown in the way of true love. Ares has convinced Thera she has been stripped of her godly powers....

This story is unlike any other romance I have ever read. I enjoyed it and was entertained by it - which is why I read romance, after all. I find myself at a loss to explain why this book appealed to me so much; I just accept that it did and that I definitely recommend it to romance readers looking for a different type of love story. Elizabeth Rose is a rising star among new romance authors and I look forward to her next book, whatever reality it occurs in. Read & enjoy!

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Summary: Greek mythology makes a great backdrop for romance!
Review: Kyros' Secret, by Elizabeth Rose Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store

New author Elizabeth Rose's second book, Kyros' Secret, is being published by New Leaf Books in November. Unlike Elizabeth's first book, Eden's Garden, which was a contemporary set in the Chicago area, Kyros' Secret is more of a paranormal based in Greek mythology. In fact, the heroine is Thera, Goddess of Sensations, daughter of Ares, the God of War, and Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. The hero, Kyros, has been cursed by Ares, doomed to spend days as a mortal man and nights as a Centaur (half man/half horse). Kyros' Secret is, obviously, not your average run-of-the-mill romance.

Thera is not happy on Mount Olympus. Her twin sister, Harmonia, is more the apple of mom's eye that Thera. However, Thera is not interested in becoming the Warrior that Ares envisions either. When her father takes her hunting and forces her to kill, she aims her arrow at Ares' prize raven. In anger over the death of his favorite pet, Ares plans to use Thera to force a war between humans and Centaurs, thereby giving Hades enough dead bodies to persuade him to release the raven back among the living.

The war is going to be started when Thera, whom Ares has promised as bride to the King of the Trozens, turns up pregnant and gives birth to a Centaur. However, when Ares sends a lightning bolt toward Rodas, the Centaur who conspired with Ares to bring about war, Kyros intervenes in an attempt to save Rodas. Instead, Thera becomes pregnant with Kyros's child. The problem is, Kyros doesn't know whether that child will be born human or Centaur. So, he decides to stay by Thera and protect her until she delivers the baby. In the process, he and Thera fall in love.

Of course, along the way, all manner of odd things happen and obstacles are thrown in the way of true love. Ares has convinced Thera she has been stripped of her godly powers....

This story is unlike any other romance I have ever read. I enjoyed it and was entertained by it - which is why I read romance, after all. I find myself at a loss to explain why this book appealed to me so much; I just accept that it did and that I definitely recommend it to romance readers looking for a different type of love story. Elizabeth Rose is a rising star among new romance authors and I look forward to her next book, whatever reality it occurs in. Read & enjoy!

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Summary: Boring
Review: This wasn't much of a book. It was short, the gods were poorly done, the plot twists predictable, the other characters are boring, kyros secret isn't very good, and there were plot holes. For the price I really expected more, and I hope her other books are better.