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Poisoned Kisses (Harlequin Nocturne #98)
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Stephanie Draven (Goodreads Author)
Daughter of the war god Ares, Kyra had been born into darkness--a darkness she'd vowed to annihilate. Just as she'd destroy the notorious Greek arms dealer Marco Kaisiris for feeding the bloodlust she despised. She'd use her nymph's carnal powers to seduce him, then slay him. But Kyra wasn't prepared for Marco's secret weapon.
For millennia Kyra had avoided mortal men, but
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Published
October 1st 2010
by Harlequin
(first published September 17th 2010)
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This book was actually a two-fer with the novella length Poisoned Kisses and the Nocturne Bite (formerly an e-short) Midnight Medusa, both books have loose mythological tie-ins.
Poisoned Kisses:
Kyra is a warrior nymph daughter of Aries whose fate is to conquer the Hydra. The hydra in this case is arms dealer Marco Kaisisris, whose powers - which include poison blood and the ability to shift his appearance - are born of the horror of war he witnessed in the past. Kyra is determi...more
Poisoned Kisses:
Kyra is a warrior nymph daughter of Aries whose fate is to conquer the Hydra. The hydra in this case is arms dealer Marco Kaisisris, whose powers - which include poison blood and the ability to shift his appearance - are born of the horror of war he witnessed in the past. Kyra is determi...more
Kyra is a nymph and the daughter of the god of war, Ares. She has mad it her mission to take down the hydra called Marco Kaisaris. Prideful as she is-- she believes this will an easy kill. She never excepted to fall in love, never taking into account that Marco might be to hard to resist.
Poisoned Kisses was a good read. I was actually surprised how much I liked it. The last few Nocturne books haven't been all that great for me, so I was a bit hesitant about this one, but it turned o...more
Poisoned Kisses was a good read. I was actually surprised how much I liked it. The last few Nocturne books haven't been all that great for me, so I was a bit hesitant about this one, but it turned o...more
(from Murphy's Library - http://www.murphyslibrary.com/ - rated 3 and a half there)
You've got to have some balls to write about mythology and make it work. Draven haven't got balls, but she's got something much better: courage. This is the type of book you will read truly fast. Sit down, open it, and when you last expect it you will be near the end... Not that it makes the book less exciting. No! The book has the pages it has to have, and its construction is great.
Kyra is a g...more
You've got to have some balls to write about mythology and make it work. Draven haven't got balls, but she's got something much better: courage. This is the type of book you will read truly fast. Sit down, open it, and when you last expect it you will be near the end... Not that it makes the book less exciting. No! The book has the pages it has to have, and its construction is great.
Kyra is a g...more
I review Nocturnes regularly at The Pen & Muse blog, and this is by far the best Nocturne I've ever read. Stephanie Draven handles the re-interpretation of mythology with consummate grace. So fluid and easy, it's hard to understand why I haven't read one of her books before. But this was truly a masterpiece. I saw another reviewer said, "if all romance novels were this good, the genre wouldn't have a bad name." I second that.
You don't need me to tell you what the book is ab...more
You don't need me to tell you what the book is ab...more
So, I thought I was going to read a romance novel. Oops.
What I did read was an engaging story in a style I grew to love with Neil Gaiman's American Gods. What happens when the world stops worshipping a god? This fantasy format really gets my religious and mythology gears turning. Poisoned Kisses delivers.
I'm not really a romance reader. Too often, the 'heroine' starts of strong, almost off-putting, then becomes some fragile flower who needs her man to breathe. Poisoned Kisses...more
What I did read was an engaging story in a style I grew to love with Neil Gaiman's American Gods. What happens when the world stops worshipping a god? This fantasy format really gets my religious and mythology gears turning. Poisoned Kisses delivers.
I'm not really a romance reader. Too often, the 'heroine' starts of strong, almost off-putting, then becomes some fragile flower who needs her man to breathe. Poisoned Kisses...more
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As if having a controlling father was bad, it is worse when he is Ares…God of War. Kyra does not want to follow in her father’s footsteps. That is why she has made it her personal mission to stop her father anyway she can. Kyra knows the best way to piss off her father is to go after Greek weapon’s dealer, Marco Kaisiris.
When Marco meets Kyra is not until ideal circumstances. Marco is blown away by Kyra in a good way. Marco has never met anyone like Kyra. He doesn’t know whether to t...more
When Marco meets Kyra is not until ideal circumstances. Marco is blown away by Kyra in a good way. Marco has never met anyone like Kyra. He doesn’t know whether to t...more
I was very excited to get the chance to read this book before the official release date, and I was not disappointed!
I love mythology, so I really enjoyed the storyline. The heroine of the novel, Kyra, is the daughter of the war-god Ares, and she finds herself attracted to the one person who can kill her. I didn't like how Kyra's personality changed once she fell in love--she seemed very weak at several points. However, I was happy with the story's resolution.
I love mythology, so I really enjoyed the storyline. The heroine of the novel, Kyra, is the daughter of the war-god Ares, and she finds herself attracted to the one person who can kill her. I didn't like how Kyra's personality changed once she fell in love--she seemed very weak at several points. However, I was happy with the story's resolution.
I was lucky enough to win an advance copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway, and got to read it before it even hit shelves! I've got to admit to a little bit of bias regarding this book. You see, I judged a book by its cover. I lumped it in with the Harlequin novels of my mother's day, and opened it for reading with more than a little dread.
I couldn't be happier to report that I was WRONG! This book is full of mythology, lore, action, intrigue, with just the tiniest bit of angs...more
I couldn't be happier to report that I was WRONG! This book is full of mythology, lore, action, intrigue, with just the tiniest bit of angs...more
Publisher: Harlequin Nocture
Publish Date: 10/1/10
How I got this book: Requested from Publisher
Draven creates a unique new story in which the ancient Greek gods and goddesses literally come alive on the page, and rock the story from start to finish. Kyra is the nymph daughter of Ares the war god, and doing everything in her power to NOT be like good old dad. She is on a mission to find the hydra Marco and destroy him, as fate says she is supposed to do. But when her ...more
Publish Date: 10/1/10
How I got this book: Requested from Publisher
Draven creates a unique new story in which the ancient Greek gods and goddesses literally come alive on the page, and rock the story from start to finish. Kyra is the nymph daughter of Ares the war god, and doing everything in her power to NOT be like good old dad. She is on a mission to find the hydra Marco and destroy him, as fate says she is supposed to do. But when her ...more
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I fell in love with Myths and Legends when I was 7 years old. Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic....it didn't matter where they were from, I loved them all and still do. The love of Paranormal Romance came much later but imagine my interest when both genres mixed and I came across Stephanie Draven. And I wasn't disappointed either! Great interpretation of mythical creatures in a modern setting and the relegation of many godly characters to a more mundane role is inspired. I loved Hecate in her shop. Cl...more
Draven blends Greek mythology with romance and makes it seem effortless; you will read this book with record speed.
Kyra is a nymph of the underworld, and yes if you know your mythology any nymph usually has a sad ending. Kyra is a fighter (thanks to her father the war god Ares) and refuses to become just another nymph to succumb to a man. To the end you will fight along with Kyra, and just when you think you know how her story will end she has one more challenge that will top everythin...more
Kyra is a nymph of the underworld, and yes if you know your mythology any nymph usually has a sad ending. Kyra is a fighter (thanks to her father the war god Ares) and refuses to become just another nymph to succumb to a man. To the end you will fight along with Kyra, and just when you think you know how her story will end she has one more challenge that will top everythin...more
I really liked this book. Too often I find myself reading my same favorite authors all of the time or re-reading my favorite books. I was really expecting a typical romance novel, but I really enjoyed the story that Ms. Draven gave us. I love Greek mythology and this book very cleverly tied in romance and Greek myths. It was also set in present day, which was very interesting, as you always wonder how the ancient gods and goddesses would fit in now. I also liked that the heroine stayed true...more
I'd read Stephanie Draven's two Nocturne Bites, Midnight Medusa and Wild, Tethered, Bound before picking up her novel. For the shorts, I was impressed with the seamless way Draven wove in Greek mythology into the modern world. I was also very impressed with her vivid and unique heroines.
I have to say that even coming in with high expectations, POISONED KISSES still blew me away. The novel has all the mesmerizing storytelling of the shorts, but bigger, richer, with SO much more to offer...more
I have to say that even coming in with high expectations, POISONED KISSES still blew me away. The novel has all the mesmerizing storytelling of the shorts, but bigger, richer, with SO much more to offer...more
I had the great pleasure of being an advanced reader for this book, before it even hit the shelves.
Poisoned Kisses, by author Stephanie Draven, is a romantic tale that inspiringly retells classic Greek mythology in modern day times, filled with tantalizing romantic interludes and in-depth characterization.
In Draven's tale, the heroine, Kyra, is the daughter of Ares - the Greek God of war, and is a former nymph of the Underworld who has decided that she has had enough of d...more
Poisoned Kisses, by author Stephanie Draven, is a romantic tale that inspiringly retells classic Greek mythology in modern day times, filled with tantalizing romantic interludes and in-depth characterization.
In Draven's tale, the heroine, Kyra, is the daughter of Ares - the Greek God of war, and is a former nymph of the Underworld who has decided that she has had enough of d...more
I have a new 'genre' love, and its name is 'mythica'. It has romance, suspense, intrigue, and mythology. What could be better? In a time when anything paranormal seems to be revolved around vampires, taking old mythology characters and giving them life in modern times is a work of creative genius. Draven draws you into the book in the first scene and keeps you riveted to your seat. You know how the story is going to end (hello, it's a romance), but you still want to read every page to find ...more
Poisoned Kisses is a mythica Harlequin Nocturne Book by Stephanie Draven. this book features Kyra, the nymph daughter of Ares, hell bent on wrecking Daddy's world. Or at least stop him from wrecking havoc on the human world through controlling Marco, a war forged hydra. Initially a peace-keeper in Rwanda, Marco is now on the opposite side, as a weapons dealer. Kyra stalks Marco intent on killing him. But Marco almost kills Kyra with his poison blood. Or at least as close as a mortal can come to ...more
Stephanie Draven's Poisoned Kisses takes war and mythology and cooks up a passionate brew of love, lust, betrayal, and sacrifice.
Kyra is the immortal daughter of the Greek god of war, Ares. Rebelling against her father, she vows to destroy the mortals involved in her father's game of war. When she sets her sight on Marco Kaisiris for running arms to Africa, she is unprepared for how much she reacts to the man's raw presence... But Kyra being Kyra, she's not going to let a tiny little t...more
Kyra is the immortal daughter of the Greek god of war, Ares. Rebelling against her father, she vows to destroy the mortals involved in her father's game of war. When she sets her sight on Marco Kaisiris for running arms to Africa, she is unprepared for how much she reacts to the man's raw presence... But Kyra being Kyra, she's not going to let a tiny little t...more
I don't normally like the romance novel, but this one did hold my interest. It was an interesting take on the Greek Gods still being around. I like the modernization of these characters. I found myself caring for Marco and Kyra and routing for them throughout the book. Then when the ending came around it wasn't just tied up in a nice bow, there was a little bit of work for it. This was a well written fun read to take with you on your next trip to the beach. For me a nice pallet cleaner some...more
I highly reccomend this book especially if you like Mythology in your paranormals like I do.Dauther of Ares and former Underworld nymph Kyra meets sexy shapeshifting human hydra Marcos.A plan to kill hom to keep him from being used by her father becomes a plan to protect as Kyra finds Marcos hard to resist.This is a great read I could not put it down.Stephanie Draven is a fantastic author .
I loved the new spin on mythology . a fast paced read that kept pages turning for me. I loved the strong characters in this book and the very different setting of a war tore Africa ( you just dont read many books set there or at least I dont ). and Stephanie voice made it all flow seamlessly. Cant wait to read more in this series.
This exciting, action-packed romance drew me in immediately. I loved how the author made the characters mythical creatures--yet updated them with today's problems and concerns. Their conflicts and life-endangering problems, paired with a steamy attraction that can't be denied made this a great read!! Could not put it down!
A great update on an ancient legend brought to life in a war torn Africa. Ms. Draven had me at the hot hot hot scene in the bar--and I was annoyed when my time was up on the treadmill. This book passed the "can it get me through my dreaded exercise" test with flying colors.
Hot, steamy and addicting! Stephanie weaves a tale so sexy and entertaining that takes you to a whole new level of romance. Kyra and Marco are the perfect couple - body, mind and soul. If you're a fan of romance, you HAVE to read Poisoned Kisses.
Karagan
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I'm typically a sucker for a book packed with Greek mythology but Poisoned Kisses by Stephanie Draven fell short of my loving. I think it was Marco who put the tainted apple in the barrel. And it had started out so good, too, with promising, vigorous characters such as Ares and Kyra. Then Marco happened. A confused, brooding mortal in a bar.
Alright. Giving credit where credit's due and all, I'll admit he had a pretty good back story. Kyra's daddy issues weren't so bad either and Drave...more
Alright. Giving credit where credit's due and all, I'll admit he had a pretty good back story. Kyra's daddy issues weren't so bad either and Drave...more
This was a very well written story. I tend to like greek mythology and this was no exception. I will say that I skipped ahead and skimmed thru much of the beginning as I found it dragging. However the rest of the story was good.
Cynthia (aka Artemis)
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Recommended to Cynthia by:
SOS Aloha
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paranormal-romance,
greek-mythology
I was very surprised. A well developed story line with a greek mythology spin to it. Not your usual gods and goddesses, but nymphs and gorgons. There are two stories in this book, with the second story being very short. Don't count these Harlequin books out.
I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more from SD in the future.
This was hands down the best Nocturne I've ever read.Possibly one of the best books I've read this year. I NEVER savor books, I read them quickly so I can get to the next one in my stack. But I deliberately put this one down so it would last longer. Both the hero and heroine were real, lovable, and unique characters that didn't make me feel like I was reading a run of the mill love story. Even though HQN lines can feel like that sometimes. A fast paced read that had me on the edge of my chair, t...more
Sabrina Darby
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This is the first nocturne I have ever read and I really enjoyed it.
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Stephanie Draven is currently a denizen of Baltimore, that city of ravens and purple night skies. She lives there with her favorite nocturnal creatures–three scheming cats and a deliciously wicked husband. And when she is not busy with dark domestic rituals, she writes her books.
Stephanie has always been a storyteller. In elementary school, she channeled Scheherazade, weaving a series ...more
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