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The Book Chick

Great Story!

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2011

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I absolutely loved Tina's Folsom's Scanguards series, with the exception of the last one which seemed a bit trite to me. Knowing her work, I decided to give this book in the Out of Olympus series a read. I'll admit that I did not read the first book in the series because the reviews were a mixed bag and I didn't feel particularly compelled to read about Triton and Sophia. However, the description of this book and the stellar reviews piqued my interest so I decided to give it a read.

I enjoyed the depth of the characters in this story. Ari and Dio were real people, even though Dio was a god, with real problems. Both struggled with insecurity issues but for entirely different reasons. Ari was afraid of being hurt by a man again after being jilted at the altar. Dio was insecure because he didn't think he was capable of loving a woman because he felt as if he was the philandering spit image of his father, Zeus.

The back and forth interplay between the characters kept the story moving at a nice pace. It was almost like reading a tennis match. Dio hurt Ari; Ari attempted to get back at Dio; Dio found out and wanted to make Ari pay; Ari felt guilty; Dio felt guilty then love prevailed and they lived happily ever after.

I have always enjoyed Greek mythology and I appreciate how Ms. Folsom wove mythology throughout the book with the secondary characters being gods/goddesses; with scenes occurring on Olympus; and with the gods/goddesses using their diverse powers to enhance the storyline. The book was not a recapitulation of a Greek mythology but an interesting merger of mythology and modern to make an interesting and engaging read.

Reader Lady

Laugh out loud funny!

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015

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I actually purchased the Kindle version of A Scent of Greek in 2013, but for some reason I never read it. That surprised me since I normally devour Ms. Folsom’s books. Recently I added the audio version and decided to listen/read it, and I am so glad I did. What a fantastic book. This story had me giggling and at times laughing out loud. Now I can’t wait to read the next book in this delightful series. In fact, I just downloaded the Kindle version and purchased the audio book as well.

Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy has a rule. He only has one-night stands. When he meets Ariadne, a wine merchant, he soon finds out she is not going to be an easy conquest, but he is so attracted by her, he invests two weeks into getting her in his bed by wining and dining her every night. When she finally gives in to him and lets him make love to her, he does his love ‘em and leave ‘em act, slipping out of her apartment after she falls asleep.

There is one problem, Ariadne has fallen in love with Dio and when she awakens the next morning and finds him gone, she assumes he may have had to get to work. When she does not hear from him at that day, she goes to several bars where she has contracts with looking for him. When she finds him, he callously gives her the cold shoulder. With several of her customers watching, she does not want to embarrass herself and turns to leave, but she is so shaken the bar owner suggests she go to her office.

Unaware that his evil stepmother, the goddess Hera, has had enough of his womanizing ways and has stepped in to teach him a lesson, he heads to the men’s room, only to be dragged out of the bar and accosted by two men. Hera wipes his memory and puts thoughts of revenge in Ariadne’s mind when she discovers Dio bruised and bleeding in the alley.

As the old saying goes: Hell has no fury like a woman scorned! Will Ariadne get Dio to fall in love with her only to leave him, or will the magic between them weave its spell?

When Dio’s character is first introduced, I did not expect to like him, especially when he treats Ariadne so cruelly, but Tina Folsom soon had me falling in love with the rascal. I loved seeing him get a taste of his own medicine for a change, when Hera puts idea in Ariadne’s head to have him help her friend out by waiting tables. How lowering for a god! That had me laughing out loud.

I liked Ariadne’s character from the start, and in the beginning I wanted her to teach Dio a lesson he would never forget, but her character was just too nice and her true nature wins out over the mind games Hera tries to play. I was soon rooting for this enchanting couple’s ‘happily ever after’.

Eric G. Dove is a fantastic narrator, and his smooth mellow voice drew me in, enhancing my reading experience tremendously. He handles the southern accents of some of the characters with finesse, and he does an outstanding job with the female characters, from Natalie and her deep southern drawl to Ariadne with her slightly husky, yet very feminine voice. I immediately knew what character was speaking just by the tone he used. I have enjoyed his narration of other books by Tina Folsom and look forward to listening to A Taste of Greek. I hope he will be narrating Luther’s Return, the next book in the Scanguards Series coming out this week. I can’t wait!

If you are in the mood for light, romantic comedy with plenty of erotic sexual love scenes, then you will love A Scent of Greek as much as I have. Even though it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. Happy reading!

Bookworm

Liked it but...

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012

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A Scent of Greek is the second book in the series Out of Olympus by Tina Folsom. This time the couple is the God Dionysus and the human Ariadne. Dio is a one night stand kind of guy so he quickly puts an end to his relationship with Ari even though something is different with her.

Dio's cold breakup with Ari is enough for Hera to finally step in and punish Dio for using and abusing women. Hera decides Dio's punishment shall be memory loss and she puts thoughts into Ari's head that she should teach him a lesson so she does.

Ok Dio needed to be taught a lesson for hurting Ari that I agree with but while I felt bad for Ari especially since she already got hurt before in a previous relationship I just couldn't like her. I know it was Hera who convinced her to lie to Dio and make him believe she is his fiancee but Hera wasn't controlling her thoughts 24/7. She did have her own reasons for doing this but was I the only one who thought this was going to backfire on her? And badly?

I know she deserved to get her payback on Dio but after a while her excuses seemed flimsy and halfhearted at best.

Of course Dio and Ari end up married in the end and have a son together which was sweet.

Still...

The cliches. Dio who is the God of Wine falls for Ariadne who owns a wine shop. That I found a little too convenient for me. Like in the first book A Touch of Greek, Triton needs a woman who loves him for his kindness and selflessness not his looks and Sophia just happens to become blind. Like I said found that a little too convenient.

I really wanted to like this book. I like modern day books about the Greek Gods falling in love with humans. But I found this series too cliche and the plot you could predict what would happen from the get go.

I'm really sad to say I give this book 3 stars.

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FOR THE LOVE OF A GOD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2011

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Dionysus is attending one of his best friends wedding, but his mind is on a hot date he has with Ariadne a mortal, and his latest woman he plans to bed. Unfortunately she has been rather more difficult to succumb to his charms that usual. But after the past two weeks of wining and dining he is sure that tonight is the night. Dio is a one night only man he never hangs around after that. Ariadne has been hurt in the past and had no intentions of jumping straight into bed with Dio, even though she has found him hard to resist. But after the past two weeks she is convinced that this relationship is going somewhere. So has decided that tonight she is going to give in to her own and Dio's desire.when after spending a very passionate night together Ariadne wakes alone she is a little disappointed that Dio has gone. But later in the day when she hears nothing from him, she really starts to be concerned. Trawling round his regular haunts she eventually finds him seated with two young women in a bar, he is quite different in his attitude towards her. Realising that he has got want he wanted and now is no longer interested in her she is devastated. Unbeknown to both of them Hera the queen of the gods had overheard Dio's plan and decides to intervene. She influences two mortal men to pick a fight with him. Lying in the back alley out cold after the fight, this is where Ariadne finds him, but he has lost his memory. Ariadne sees a chance for revenge, she tells Dio they are engaged.
This is the second book in this series, it was a very good read. I really liked Ariadne she was beautiful but very kind and sensitive. Dionysus whom we met in the first book, is the god of wine and ecstasy. Is a bit of an arrogant jerk. But after he loses his memory he start to change. I liked the story very much, Tina Folsom is one of my favourites. I also love her Scanguards series.

Kesa

God theme is great - but story is a snooze fest

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2012

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The Greek God theme is wonderful , the concept about Dio getting amnesia is great.... but I'm going to tell you why this bored me. Because Ari (the heroine) is verrrrryyyy dry and dull. she has no personality and she does nothing for the entire book. She's like a brick wall. Dio is really funny and charming and he's a Greek God! I mean it's literally impossible for Dio to fall in love with someone like Ari. she honestly gave him no reasons throughout the whole book for him to develop the feelings the way he did. How can he just get amnesia and fall in love just because he laid eyes on her. Snoozeeeeee

Tina is a excellent author and I usually love her books - but this book could of been so much better than it turned out to be.

JC

Good short read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2014

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I love Greek and Roman mythology so when I found these books I was excited. The series combines the mythology of Greece with modern day twists.

Bit sexy in places so would be cautious giving it to a young person. The writing style seems to be aimed at a younger audience but the content in places I think is borderline inappropriate. I would recommend for maybe 18-year-olds and up.

Would recommend.

TSegurado

Nice soft erotica!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2012

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The books are a step into erotica which is quite nice sometimes. Keep in mind this is not a book for the highly 'cultural' person and more like a nice easy quick reading by the pool style. Yet, great story, I love the mix of the Gods with mortals and the whole thing is really cool. It is entertaining and I keep reading everything from the author!

Tracy ~ Book Loving Pixies

Great addition to the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2013

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A Scent of Greek by Tina Folsom is the follow-up book to A Touch of Greek and a great addition to the series. Loved the characters.... new and old. My only wish is that there were more books in the series!!!

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