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Tall, Dark, and Divine (Bagging a Greek God #1)
by
Jenna Bennett (Goodreads Author)
Annie Landon has given up on finding Mr. Right, and has gone out looking for Mr. Tonight instead. A conversation overheard in the bathroom of Dionysus’s Bar about a jilted and lonely "Greek god" in need of a quick pick-me-up sounds like just what she’s looking for. But picking up the god of love for a one-night stand is easier said than done--especially when he's sworn off...more
ebook, 291 pages
Published
July 20th 2012
by Entangled Publishing
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My Rating: ❤❤
This book provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
A bit of background...
I will begin my review by stating that I love mythology and romantic fiction centered around it but Greek mythology is my ab...more
ACCEPTABLE: The characteristics of a 2 heart story include: a passable story but there was some element(s) that kept it from being a good story; and, it won’t make it to my 'read again' pile. I would not easily recommend it to a friend but would not rule out the possibility.My Thoughts:
This book provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
A bit of background...
I will begin my review by stating that I love mythology and romantic fiction centered around it but Greek mythology is my ab...more
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4.5 stars for tall,dark and divine.The book was good the story original but I didnt like the whole Greek Gods in USA thing.I mean they could be in Greece where they actuall came from and not in NY.Plus I think the author made some stuff to fit into the
story.
Eros has a heartache cause his wife left him for someone else.Yeah the God of love has a heartache cause his wife fell in love with someone else.And he does a horrible job at muching people.Also he fights the love he feels for Annie and cause...more
story.
Eros has a heartache cause his wife left him for someone else.Yeah the God of love has a heartache cause his wife fell in love with someone else.And he does a horrible job at muching people.Also he fights the love he feels for Annie and cause...more
I received a copy of Tall, Dark, and Divine for review from the lovelies at Entangled. Thus far I have been a huge fan of everything I have read from them. They publish quality work and I love that I am able to give honestly glowing reviews about the books I get to read.
So let’s get going!
The Good:
I’m a huge fan of mythology of just about any flavor, but the Greeks are my first great love. (Third grade school library for the win!) Bringing the Greek gods into the modern era is usually a big hit...more
So let’s get going!
The Good:
I’m a huge fan of mythology of just about any flavor, but the Greeks are my first great love. (Third grade school library for the win!) Bringing the Greek gods into the modern era is usually a big hit...more
According to the the goodreads standard, this is a 3 star review since I "Liked It" meaning it was *yawn* at frequent parts.
I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. There parts that were a bit contrived however it is a light easy read with some steamy scenes. I will say though that it was annoying when he hardly touched her at all, just smirking and such, and she would all of sudden react fiercely in the "throes of passion."
Eros, the Greek God of Love, is the ultimate matchmaker and is unfo...more
I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. There parts that were a bit contrived however it is a light easy read with some steamy scenes. I will say though that it was annoying when he hardly touched her at all, just smirking and such, and she would all of sudden react fiercely in the "throes of passion."
Eros, the Greek God of Love, is the ultimate matchmaker and is unfo...more
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy
TALL DARK AND DIVINE seemed like it would be a fun story about Greek gods living in the modern world with witty dialogue and some amusing romantic hijinks. Aside from the at times witty dialogue and quirky characters this story just fell flat for me. The characters–whose names were cleverly modernized–came off as one dimensional and very shallow. They all acted like teenagers who pretty much only talked about sex and relationships throughout the whole b...more
TALL DARK AND DIVINE seemed like it would be a fun story about Greek gods living in the modern world with witty dialogue and some amusing romantic hijinks. Aside from the at times witty dialogue and quirky characters this story just fell flat for me. The characters–whose names were cleverly modernized–came off as one dimensional and very shallow. They all acted like teenagers who pretty much only talked about sex and relationships throughout the whole b...more
I absolutely love Greek mythology so when I saw the synopsis on this one I knew that I needed to try it. I mean a god that was also a match maker. But not just any match maker, a match maker that was once scorned and has sworn off love of his own forever?
Yep, a must read for me. Add the added bonus of mixing romance and mythology together and I am so there.
This book really was a fun (and hot!!) read. Yes it is very much adult (lots of usage of the f word and some sensual scenes) and while it c...more
Yep, a must read for me. Add the added bonus of mixing romance and mythology together and I am so there.
This book really was a fun (and hot!!) read. Yes it is very much adult (lots of usage of the f word and some sensual scenes) and while it c...more
The puerile idea of ancient Greek gods and goddesses living in modern New York might have flown with the aid of witty dialogue, fast-moving action and a cast of zany characters. Lacking all of these, Tall, Dark, and Divine went over like the proverbial lead balloon. It would be more accurate to say it never got off the ground.
The wise-cracks don’t work. I can’t recall a book with so many damp squibs. The jokes aren’t funny the first time around, and they get less funny each time they’re repeated...more
The wise-cracks don’t work. I can’t recall a book with so many damp squibs. The jokes aren’t funny the first time around, and they get less funny each time they’re repeated...more
May 14, 2013
Melody May
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Shelves:
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Posted on my blog: What I'm Reading
Let's be honest Greek Gods wreak havoc wherever they go. If you don't believe me, you haven't been keeping up with your Greek mythology. Yes, they do have good intentions and some not so good. Well, poor Eros is still hung up with his ex-wife leaving. Yep, he's still hung up on Psyche. Which isn't a good thing, because he's the God of Love. Eek! He's not doing his job. Now Annie is tired of trying to find the one, that she's willing to have one nightstand with...more
Let's be honest Greek Gods wreak havoc wherever they go. If you don't believe me, you haven't been keeping up with your Greek mythology. Yes, they do have good intentions and some not so good. Well, poor Eros is still hung up with his ex-wife leaving. Yep, he's still hung up on Psyche. Which isn't a good thing, because he's the God of Love. Eek! He's not doing his job. Now Annie is tired of trying to find the one, that she's willing to have one nightstand with...more
First off I'd like to say that I am a HUGE fan of Entangled Publishing. I read A LOT of books and many of those books have been from Entangled and there is yet to be a book that I have not liked. That being said I finally discovered that you can sign up to receive free copies of books for honest reviews of said books. As someone who buys 30 plus books a month I do believe this is amazing! So back to my point I received a free copy of Tall, Dark And divine :)
Now on to my review....
I thought this...more
Now on to my review....
I thought this...more
I give Jenna Bennett’s Tall, Dark, and Divine 4 stars! I have never been much for books involving mythology, however, I adored the Greek Gods of this tale. Eros, the Greek God of Love, is the ultimate hunky matchmaker who failed in finding his true love, until now. Annie, the owner of a dog bakery on the same block as Eros’ business, is your average, sweet, compassionate, hard-working woman who is looking for love, but really just wants someone to give her (and her well deserving body) some hot...more
4.5 stars
I knew this would be a good book, I just didn't expect it to be as funny as it was.
Eros was dumped by the love of his life. The thing is, the love of his life wasn't necessarily the "love of his life". Why? He hurt himself with one of his arrows and the first woman he laid eyes on was his ex, who ended up ditching him for a Viking of all men!
Eros hasn't gotten over her and no other woman will do. In his attempt at being a matchmaker he wants to match Annie with an accountant. But he s...more
I knew this would be a good book, I just didn't expect it to be as funny as it was.
Eros was dumped by the love of his life. The thing is, the love of his life wasn't necessarily the "love of his life". Why? He hurt himself with one of his arrows and the first woman he laid eyes on was his ex, who ended up ditching him for a Viking of all men!
Eros hasn't gotten over her and no other woman will do. In his attempt at being a matchmaker he wants to match Annie with an accountant. But he s...more
4.5/5 stars
This book was a really fun read. Jenna’s take on Greek mythology is certainly one-of-a-kind! There was an overall playful tone that I adored, and the way the main character of Eros looks at Annie is the way every woman wants a man to look at her. Jenna also places a much-needed-in-fiction focus on how Eros loves Annie’s appearance, extra fifteen pounds and all, and her use of romance, erotic scenes, and description is… well, divine.
If I wanted one more thing from this story, it would...more
This book was a really fun read. Jenna’s take on Greek mythology is certainly one-of-a-kind! There was an overall playful tone that I adored, and the way the main character of Eros looks at Annie is the way every woman wants a man to look at her. Jenna also places a much-needed-in-fiction focus on how Eros loves Annie’s appearance, extra fifteen pounds and all, and her use of romance, erotic scenes, and description is… well, divine.
If I wanted one more thing from this story, it would...more
How to begin this review without sounding like to much of a fangirl? Hmmm...aw, forget it.
I have few literary weaknesses. One is Shakespeare. The second is Greek mythology. I've tended to err on the side of avoidance when it comes to works written with a modern-myths spin but this book was 100% amazing. Eros, god of love - and incidentally where the term 'erotic' comes from - owns and operates a matchmaking business. Brilliant. His right hand woman is Ariadne, who in Greek mythology is typicall...more
I have few literary weaknesses. One is Shakespeare. The second is Greek mythology. I've tended to err on the side of avoidance when it comes to works written with a modern-myths spin but this book was 100% amazing. Eros, god of love - and incidentally where the term 'erotic' comes from - owns and operates a matchmaking business. Brilliant. His right hand woman is Ariadne, who in Greek mythology is typicall...more
FINAL RATING 2.5 STARS
Well, this could have been a lot more entertaining.
This book was not supposed to rock my world. It was just supposed to entertain me, and it kinda did. However, I needed to look past too many things for it to even do that part right.
For instance, the characters seemed to know things they weren't supposed to know. (view spoiler)...more
Well, this could have been a lot more entertaining.
This book was not supposed to rock my world. It was just supposed to entertain me, and it kinda did. However, I needed to look past too many things for it to even do that part right.
For instance, the characters seemed to know things they weren't supposed to know. (view spoiler)...more
I think I may have been unfair to Melissa Bourbon Ramirez in my review of Deceiving the Witch Next Door. This is the second of Entangled Covet line I have read. I was really excited because until now I've pretty much been working off of the formula Entangled=win. But this book wasn't quite what it could have been.
It had a great premise but I was put off by how much the characters thought the gods were so good looking. Hell in a horrible moment shortly after having sex with Annie, Eros (Ross) mus...more
It had a great premise but I was put off by how much the characters thought the gods were so good looking. Hell in a horrible moment shortly after having sex with Annie, Eros (Ross) mus...more
Original Review on: http://shattering-words.blogspot.ro
Tall, Dark, and Divine
By Jenna Bennett
Review by Theo~
I don’t know about you guys, but when I read something good I am all smiles and happy dances and holding tightly in my arms or head the book I have just finished! It is that stupid feeling that you get when you fell in love or you feel attracted to someone with so much power that you don’t know how to react!
Well, this is exactly how I feel right now! I feel in love with this book! I don’t...more
Tall, Dark, and Divine
By Jenna Bennett
Review by Theo~
I don’t know about you guys, but when I read something good I am all smiles and happy dances and holding tightly in my arms or head the book I have just finished! It is that stupid feeling that you get when you fell in love or you feel attracted to someone with so much power that you don’t know how to react!
Well, this is exactly how I feel right now! I feel in love with this book! I don’t...more
Eros, the Greek god of love, is depressed. His wife ran off with a Viking and he's given up on love, which doesn't bode well for his matchmaking business. Annie Landon just wants to find love, though when she meets Eros, Mr. Right Now doesn't seem like a bad idea, either.
Determined to help Annie, Eros gives her a push - with disastrous results. Annie is publicly rejected, devastated, and Eros ends up ... consoling her. When he tries a second time, with an equally horrifying outcome, once again t...more
Determined to help Annie, Eros gives her a push - with disastrous results. Annie is publicly rejected, devastated, and Eros ends up ... consoling her. When he tries a second time, with an equally horrifying outcome, once again t...more
Bagging a Greek God!
What a series title! and where can I get one? (Greek God, not title)
What a cute story. It seemed a little short, or thin. More like a Novella than a novel. But then I have also been reviewing a knitting book in between reading and all the stopping and starting is not ideal at all. So I am blaming the sock I'm knitting!
Eros A.K.A Ross is the Greek God of love (bow & arrow and all) and he falls for Annie.
Annie is a baker at a dog bakery. She views herself as a bit too short...more
What a series title! and where can I get one? (Greek God, not title)
What a cute story. It seemed a little short, or thin. More like a Novella than a novel. But then I have also been reviewing a knitting book in between reading and all the stopping and starting is not ideal at all. So I am blaming the sock I'm knitting!
Eros A.K.A Ross is the Greek God of love (bow & arrow and all) and he falls for Annie.
Annie is a baker at a dog bakery. She views herself as a bit too short...more
I was a bit anxious to read Tall, Dark and Divine as the last couple of paranormal romances I have read lately were disappointing and I was feeling uncharitable towards the genre. But in the end mention of Greek gods and godesses to me, the mythology fan won over my reluctance and I'm so glad I took a chance on Tall, Dark and Divine because it was delightful!
Even though the premise for the Bagging a Greek God series (the 1st book of which is Tall, Dark and Divine) is that Greek gods and goddesse...more
Even though the premise for the Bagging a Greek God series (the 1st book of which is Tall, Dark and Divine) is that Greek gods and goddesse...more
While this is not typically the kind of book I read, I actually ended up enjoying it much more than I thought I would. I loved how the Greek/Cretan gods and goddesses were integrated into New York, and how they somehow managed to avoid doing anything really suspicious that would lead mortals to think they were divine beings. I also really enjoyed how they tended to pick professions based on what they were gods/goddesses of - Eros runs a matchmaking service, Dionysius owns a bar, etc. Oh, and I t...more
ARC provided by the publisher for an honest review
I will give this book 3 stars.
It started out really good and if not for the last chapters I would have given it a 4 star rating.
To be honest, first of all I have to reduce on star because of the sex scenes. There was just something missing for me. Ross, for being the god of love, kind of didn’t deliver ;) Don’t get me wrong, the sex was probably really good for the hero and the heroine. Just not for the reader. So I couldn’t really relate when t...more
I will give this book 3 stars.
It started out really good and if not for the last chapters I would have given it a 4 star rating.
To be honest, first of all I have to reduce on star because of the sex scenes. There was just something missing for me. Ross, for being the god of love, kind of didn’t deliver ;) Don’t get me wrong, the sex was probably really good for the hero and the heroine. Just not for the reader. So I couldn’t really relate when t...more
Being a huge fan of paranormal books, especially those featuring Greek mythos, I had to pick this one up.
I'm glad I did. The story of Eros and a human woman was a fun read. She was easily identifiable--from her cute red shoes to her insecurities. He was everything you would want in a God of Love.
The one complaint I have, and it isn't much of one, was that the ending seemed a little rushed and almost like the author ran out of space to finish telling the story. I wanted the hea, and this one sati...more
I'm glad I did. The story of Eros and a human woman was a fun read. She was easily identifiable--from her cute red shoes to her insecurities. He was everything you would want in a God of Love.
The one complaint I have, and it isn't much of one, was that the ending seemed a little rushed and almost like the author ran out of space to finish telling the story. I wanted the hea, and this one sati...more
I really enjoyed Jenna Bennett's "A Cutthtroat Business" series - so I was pretty sure I'd enjoy this one as well.
I was not disappointed. What happens when the Greek god of love falls for a mortal girl - a girl he thinks wants someone else? A fun, sexy story, that's what. Bennett creates characters that breathe off the page, mortal and immortal both. And the setting of Astoria, NY is the perfect place to be the playground of the Greek pantheon (why do so many stories place the Greek gods in New...more
I was not disappointed. What happens when the Greek god of love falls for a mortal girl - a girl he thinks wants someone else? A fun, sexy story, that's what. Bennett creates characters that breathe off the page, mortal and immortal both. And the setting of Astoria, NY is the perfect place to be the playground of the Greek pantheon (why do so many stories place the Greek gods in New...more
I loved Tall, Dark and Divine. This new look at Greek mythology is very funny and very sexy. Who would not be swept away by Eros, the God of Love. Not Annie Landon, a mortal, who wants to find Mister Right. Eros, AKA Ross, is recovering from the infidelity of Psyche and his divorce from her. He has become withdrawn and has neglected his matchmaking business but Annie has caught his interest. When they meet at Dion's Bar, sparks fly and they make love, but Eros doesn't want to be involved with a...more
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the premise of the story and had very high hopes. Eros, a Greek god, runs a modern-day dating service. He's broken-hearted because Psyche, his wife of a thousand years left him for another man. Then Annie Landon appears on the scene. She a sweet woman who Eros is intent on hooking her up with a nice, boring man. The problem is that Annie and Eros meet and have the hots for each other. I read the synops...more
I loved the premise of the story and had very high hopes. Eros, a Greek god, runs a modern-day dating service. He's broken-hearted because Psyche, his wife of a thousand years left him for another man. Then Annie Landon appears on the scene. She a sweet woman who Eros is intent on hooking her up with a nice, boring man. The problem is that Annie and Eros meet and have the hots for each other. I read the synops...more
Tall Dark and Divine Review on K-Books
"I love you. I know it's too soon, and I know I told you I wasn't ready. We've only known each other a couple of days. But I love you."
There are no words to explain how much I loved this book. From first hearing about this book I instantly wanted to read it. I am a major mythology fan and I adore books with mythological aspects in this so to find this book about Eros, the Greek God of Love I couldn't wait to read it. I was not disappointed in the slightest....more
"I love you. I know it's too soon, and I know I told you I wasn't ready. We've only known each other a couple of days. But I love you."
There are no words to explain how much I loved this book. From first hearing about this book I instantly wanted to read it. I am a major mythology fan and I adore books with mythological aspects in this so to find this book about Eros, the Greek God of Love I couldn't wait to read it. I was not disappointed in the slightest....more
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When I saw the summary for Tall, Dark, and Divine I was very interested because I am a sucker for Greek mythology. I love the twisted lives of the gods and goddess especially when we see them thrown into modern times. Luckily the publishers sent a copy my way and I dove into it eager to see what the ancient Greeks were up to in the world Jenna created.
We enter into a world were Greek gods walk among us and sometimes like to meddle in the lives of humans. The focus of this book, Eros, is the god...more
We enter into a world were Greek gods walk among us and sometimes like to meddle in the lives of humans. The focus of this book, Eros, is the god...more
I really enjoyed this book and the romance took it to a five star. The book was a little fast paced which is a new comment for me because my complaint is usually the opposite. The whole book took place in a few days and that normally is a good thing. But the meeting of the main couple to the sleeping with to the marriage all happened in those days. So it was a head turner. The main characters of Ross (Eros) and Annie were so endearing and the secondary characters added to the story well. Ross ha...more
Giggles, Greek Gods, and Golden Arrows
You'd think the Greek god of love would be really lucky at finding one of his own. Unfortunately, Eros has had really bad luck in his romantic life which is making him really unpleasant company for his fellow dieities. When Annie Landon, the baker at the dog bakery across from his matchmaking business' office, crosses his path he makes it his mission to help her land the guy she's interested in. But what if the guy she thought she wanted isn't who she though...more
You'd think the Greek god of love would be really lucky at finding one of his own. Unfortunately, Eros has had really bad luck in his romantic life which is making him really unpleasant company for his fellow dieities. When Annie Landon, the baker at the dog bakery across from his matchmaking business' office, crosses his path he makes it his mission to help her land the guy she's interested in. But what if the guy she thought she wanted isn't who she though...more
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Jennie Bentley is New York Times bestselling author of the Do-It-Yourself Home Renovation mysteries from Berkley Prime Crime, featuring designer and amateur sleuth Avery Baker and her boyfriend, handyman Derek Ellis, who renovate houses in Waterfield, Maine.
As Jenna Bennett, she writes and publishes the Cutthroat Business mysteries featuring Southern Belle and new-minted real estate agent Savanna...more
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