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The Gods of Egypt #3
Dancer of the Nile
Egypt, 1500 BCE
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Nima’s beauty and skill as a dancer leads an infatuated enemy to kidnap her after destroying an Egyptian border town. However, she’s not the only hostage in the enemy camp: Kamin, an Egyptian soldier on a secret mission for Pharaoh, has been taken as well. Working together to escape, the two of them embark on a desperate quest across the desert to carry word of the enemy’s invasion plans to Pharaoh’s people.
As they flee for their lives, these two strangers thrown together by misfortune have to trust in each other to survive. Nima suspects Kamin is more than the simple soldier he seems, but she finds it hard to resist the effect he has on her heart. Kamin has a duty to his Pharaoh to see his mission completed, but this clever and courageous dancer is claiming more of his loyalty and love by the moment. Kamin starts to worry, if it comes to a choice between saving Egypt or saving Nima’s life…what will he do?
Aided by the Egyptian god Horus and the Snake Goddess Renenutet, beset by the enemy’s black magic, can Nima and Kamin evade the enemy and reach the safety of the Nile in time to foil the planned attack?
Can there ever be a happy future together for the humble dancer and the brave Egyptian soldier who is so much more than he seems?
Amazon Best Seller
Nima’s beauty and skill as a dancer leads an infatuated enemy to kidnap her after destroying an Egyptian border town. However, she’s not the only hostage in the enemy camp: Kamin, an Egyptian soldier on a secret mission for Pharaoh, has been taken as well. Working together to escape, the two of them embark on a desperate quest across the desert to carry word of the enemy’s invasion plans to Pharaoh’s people.
As they flee for their lives, these two strangers thrown together by misfortune have to trust in each other to survive. Nima suspects Kamin is more than the simple soldier he seems, but she finds it hard to resist the effect he has on her heart. Kamin has a duty to his Pharaoh to see his mission completed, but this clever and courageous dancer is claiming more of his loyalty and love by the moment. Kamin starts to worry, if it comes to a choice between saving Egypt or saving Nima’s life…what will he do?
Aided by the Egyptian god Horus and the Snake Goddess Renenutet, beset by the enemy’s black magic, can Nima and Kamin evade the enemy and reach the safety of the Nile in time to foil the planned attack?
Can there ever be a happy future together for the humble dancer and the brave Egyptian soldier who is so much more than he seems?
188 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2013
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Veronica Scott
91 books244 followersUSA Today Best Selling Science Fiction & Paranormal Romance author.
Veronica Scott grew up in a house with a library as its heart. Dad loved science fiction, Mom loved ancient history and Veronica thought there needed to be more romance in everything. When she ran out of books to read, she started writing her own stories.
MISC FACTS ABOUT VERONICA
Seven time winner ~ SFR Galaxy Award
Proud recipient ~ NASA Exceptional Service Medal but must hasten to add the honor was not for her romantic fiction!
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – I’ll improve your process (mwahahahaa)!
Elvis Presley’s best friend once serenaded Veronica on a local TV telethon…now that could be a novel…
Veronica Scott grew up in a house with a library as its heart. Dad loved science fiction, Mom loved ancient history and Veronica thought there needed to be more romance in everything. When she ran out of books to read, she started writing her own stories.
MISC FACTS ABOUT VERONICA
Seven time winner ~ SFR Galaxy Award
Proud recipient ~ NASA Exceptional Service Medal but must hasten to add the honor was not for her romantic fiction!
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – I’ll improve your process (mwahahahaa)!
Elvis Presley’s best friend once serenaded Veronica on a local TV telethon…now that could be a novel…
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March 25, 2018
Romantic Egyptian Mythological Gulliver's Travels
It took me a while to get into the book. The first third went slowly. By the time they escaped, there had been no Supernatural events. As they traveled through the desert, they ran into multiple unusual instances that reminded me of Gulliver's Travels.
The later 2/3 were different. It was clearly a Egyptian mythological influenced book. I enjoyed the different encounters with the gods and goddesses and the style of the descriptions.
The love scene was erotic and graphic. However, it confused me. She very clearly said she had never given a man a private dance. However her behavior and lack of pain definitely made her seem quite knowledgeable and experienced. I was not 100% certain if she was a virgin or not. The love story was beautiful and ended with words just as sweet. However, I would have liked an epilogue with a few details between betrothal and death.
"What can I do for you?” she asked, looking him full in the face and smiling. “You do so much for me—” “Just love me,” he said, gathering her into his arms and lowering his lips to hers. And so she did, for many long and happy years, until the gods kindly took them both into the Afterlife, together forever as promised."
I would try another book by this author.
It took me a while to get into the book. The first third went slowly. By the time they escaped, there had been no Supernatural events. As they traveled through the desert, they ran into multiple unusual instances that reminded me of Gulliver's Travels.
The later 2/3 were different. It was clearly a Egyptian mythological influenced book. I enjoyed the different encounters with the gods and goddesses and the style of the descriptions.
The love scene was erotic and graphic. However, it confused me. She very clearly said she had never given a man a private dance. However her behavior and lack of pain definitely made her seem quite knowledgeable and experienced. I was not 100% certain if she was a virgin or not. The love story was beautiful and ended with words just as sweet. However, I would have liked an epilogue with a few details between betrothal and death.
"What can I do for you?” she asked, looking him full in the face and smiling. “You do so much for me—” “Just love me,” he said, gathering her into his arms and lowering his lips to hers. And so she did, for many long and happy years, until the gods kindly took them both into the Afterlife, together forever as promised."
I would try another book by this author.
November 8, 2016
This historical romance, set in ancient Egypt, was an awesome surprise. I enjoy finding new authors, almost as much as I enjoy rereading favorite ones. Ms. Scott does a fine job in telling her story of temple/tavern dancer Nima and warrior/spy Kamin, fellow captives of their Egyptian enemies. There's romance, adventure, mythology, magic - lots to love in this tale. And, as an extra added bonus, it can be also read as a stand-alone, which worked out just fine for me, as I hadn't read the first two books.
A clever, fun book, and very recommended.
A clever, fun book, and very recommended.
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December 8, 2016
I came across Veronica Scott's The Gods of Egypt series via Bookbub's daily list of books. This was a free book and given the story was set in Ancient Egypt, I was immediately interested. I did not realize until after I read the novel that this story was the third in the series, however that really did not matter since each story stand alone.
This story is about a dancer and a soldier who were captured separately, but are held prisoner by a group of enemy that is headed back to a secret stronghold. The dancer shows the soldier compassion and soon their paths are intertwined. Scott weaves romance into this mainly adventure/mystery story with a healthy dose of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Scott balanced the story between the three genres and created a very enjoyable story with worthwhile characters that readers want to follow.
I have since read the first shorter novel in the series, but I'm glad I read Dancer of the Nile first. I think it is a solid, blended genre story as well as being a good length.
This story is about a dancer and a soldier who were captured separately, but are held prisoner by a group of enemy that is headed back to a secret stronghold. The dancer shows the soldier compassion and soon their paths are intertwined. Scott weaves romance into this mainly adventure/mystery story with a healthy dose of Ancient Egyptian mythology. Scott balanced the story between the three genres and created a very enjoyable story with worthwhile characters that readers want to follow.
I have since read the first shorter novel in the series, but I'm glad I read Dancer of the Nile first. I think it is a solid, blended genre story as well as being a good length.
March 2, 2014
3.5-4 stars
This was a pleasant surprise! There was a lot of action and some romance and some supernatural stuff going on in here. And let's not forget that it was set in Egypt in 650BC How often do you find romance books about that time period? Not often, I'll tell you :)
I'm definitely going to have to go back and read the others in this series :)
ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley
This was a pleasant surprise! There was a lot of action and some romance and some supernatural stuff going on in here. And let's not forget that it was set in Egypt in 650BC How often do you find romance books about that time period? Not often, I'll tell you :)
I'm definitely going to have to go back and read the others in this series :)
ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley
October 20, 2016
The story was good, but...
This story was good, but there was a very detailed sex scene and some other sexual references throughout the story. Despite this, the story was very engaging and the characters were well developed and drew you into the story.
I received this book free from one of the book subscription emails.
This story was good, but there was a very detailed sex scene and some other sexual references throughout the story. Despite this, the story was very engaging and the characters were well developed and drew you into the story.
I received this book free from one of the book subscription emails.
June 20, 2017
Entertaining & enjoyable. I liked the strong female character who didn't sit back and rely on the hunky soldier to save her but actually got off her backside and saved the day herself on more than one occasion.
I've seen other reviews for this that moan about it not being believable. Well, when the book description clearly says "...Aided by the Egyptian god Horus and the Snake Goddess Renenutet, beset by the enemy’s black magic..." then unless you actually believe in this stuff, of course it stretches credulity!
I enjoyed it, and if you're prepared to accept that it's a work of historical fantasy and not 100% historically accurate, then you might too.
I've seen other reviews for this that moan about it not being believable. Well, when the book description clearly says "...Aided by the Egyptian god Horus and the Snake Goddess Renenutet, beset by the enemy’s black magic..." then unless you actually believe in this stuff, of course it stretches credulity!
I enjoyed it, and if you're prepared to accept that it's a work of historical fantasy and not 100% historically accurate, then you might too.
July 11, 2024
This book started off a bit slow for me as the main characters got closer. It felt a bit needlessly stretched out. Perhaps I'm not much of a 'slow burn' fan. But once that was over, the story really picked up. A lot of well written action scenes made me truly feel like I was watching it all unfold rather than reading about it. Veronica is a gifted author and definitely knows how to keep interest in a story going.
January 23, 2017
I really enjoyed Dancer of the Nile. For me it ticked all the boxes; exciting, romantic, adventous, mythological, and magical.
Nima was an interesting female character. She was brave and quick thinking. It's so nice to see the woman save the man for a change.
I will be reading more from this series.
Nima was an interesting female character. She was brave and quick thinking. It's so nice to see the woman save the man for a change.
I will be reading more from this series.
December 16, 2019
Adoro mitologia, e narrativas relacionadas a deuses e deusas sempre me fascinaram. Por isso li este livro, e achei bastante interessante a forma como é relatada a relação ente deuses e humanos, e gostei principalmente da protagonista, uma mulher decidida e corajosa, que não hesita em lutar pelo que quer e precisa.
February 4, 2017
fun adventure
Stepped outside my comfort zone here with Egyptian history, didn't realize it had so much paranormal influence with the Egyptian gods. Interesting. But really, just a well written, fast paced story of escape and a race to save Egypt.
Sexy, but not overly so.
Stepped outside my comfort zone here with Egyptian history, didn't realize it had so much paranormal influence with the Egyptian gods. Interesting. But really, just a well written, fast paced story of escape and a race to save Egypt.
Sexy, but not overly so.
December 13, 2017
For some reason, I had expected historical fiction, but this wasn't what I had hoped for.
It is fiction straying into the fantastic, and some romance thrown into it for good measure.
On the whole it was OK, but not really anything making me want to read the other tomes in that series.
It is fiction straying into the fantastic, and some romance thrown into it for good measure.
On the whole it was OK, but not really anything making me want to read the other tomes in that series.
May 23, 2019
Fantastic story. Besides a great romance and adventure, this book gives the reader enough mythological background to enjoy the book without being intrusive. I really enjoyed learning about Egyptian myths.
June 11, 2018
Interesting story with a mystic touch, characters who are willing to sacrifice all for the greater good and a journey through the desert that kept me reading, couldn't put the book down.
August 7, 2018
Probably one of my favorite historical romances ever. It was great to sweet one from a time period other than Victorian England.
September 23, 2018
This
type of book isn't really my thing but it was one of the free ones when I was looking for new authors to read. I enjoyed it immensely and will add you to my author list.
type of book isn't really my thing but it was one of the free ones when I was looking for new authors to read. I enjoyed it immensely and will add you to my author list.
March 20, 2019
Very good. Might have to get some of the others.
September 27, 2021
Exciting and delightful
With all the exciting and nervy moments building up to an intense ending, and the delightful joy they shared, this was very good.
With all the exciting and nervy moments building up to an intense ending, and the delightful joy they shared, this was very good.
June 10, 2023
When i was reading this book i ignored its part about worshiping god and goddess because as a christian i hate that. However i enjoyed their romance, suspense, action, ancient history and adventure.
February 28, 2017
Some where between a bad Harlequin Romance and a bad fairy tale.
April 28, 2014
The book throws us right into action; the heroine is tied up and being carried in a litter; the hero is being led/pulled on a rope behind the group of Hyksos soldiers.
There's much to love here. Nima is a strong character, both physically and mentally, and a VERY skilled dancer. Kamin is a spy (or something more). She wears a snake amulet bead, linked to Renenuet, the Snake Goddess; his personal God is Horus, the Falcon (and those two critters are never friends IRL). Nima contrives an escape and the two of them flee the evil Hyksos before reaching the stronghold, carrying vital information that MUST be passed to Pharaoh.
I found the start, fast-paced and exciting though it was, a little confusing. I wasn't sure if this was a continuation of another book in the series (it's not) or if I'd missed the set-up; I wasn't sure if these two characters were supposed to know each other or not. Although there's plenty of chemistry, there's only one sex scene - given the plotline of the story, it would have been impossible to staple in more, but some readers might be disappointed with that.
But I liked that these characters fall in love with each other's NOT merely based on sexual attraction or chemistry (which they have, in spades) and that Nima really isn't sure what she's supposed to DO with her amulet. Enjoyed getting to see another Egyptian goddess (Renenuet) strut her stuff, as well as a little of Horus's trick. The pacing holds up well (though this is almost a novella, at under 200 pages), the ending is suitably exciting and (of course) there's a happily ever after.
There's much to love here. Nima is a strong character, both physically and mentally, and a VERY skilled dancer. Kamin is a spy (or something more). She wears a snake amulet bead, linked to Renenuet, the Snake Goddess; his personal God is Horus, the Falcon (and those two critters are never friends IRL). Nima contrives an escape and the two of them flee the evil Hyksos before reaching the stronghold, carrying vital information that MUST be passed to Pharaoh.
I found the start, fast-paced and exciting though it was, a little confusing. I wasn't sure if this was a continuation of another book in the series (it's not) or if I'd missed the set-up; I wasn't sure if these two characters were supposed to know each other or not. Although there's plenty of chemistry, there's only one sex scene - given the plotline of the story, it would have been impossible to staple in more, but some readers might be disappointed with that.
But I liked that these characters fall in love with each other's NOT merely based on sexual attraction or chemistry (which they have, in spades) and that Nima really isn't sure what she's supposed to DO with her amulet. Enjoyed getting to see another Egyptian goddess (Renenuet) strut her stuff, as well as a little of Horus's trick. The pacing holds up well (though this is almost a novella, at under 200 pages), the ending is suitably exciting and (of course) there's a happily ever after.
October 8, 2013
Veronica Scott has a talent for forming characters. Nima and Kamin meet while captives of an invading army. Nima is a dancer of talent but little note who has been taken and for a General to dance and possibly die for the foreign god. Kamin is an Egyptian who the savvy Nima instantly recognizes as a warrior. Her bravery and natural sympathy which leads her to offer him some much needed water forms a bond and together they escape.
Scott takes us on a wild ride with the pair. Aided with the special magic and unique characteristics Scott grants them they have strange experiences that fit perfectly with the well crafted plot. There was never a point where I said, "That shouldn't or couldn't happen" because though some of the plot points are not of this world Scott forms them in a way that could be believed of THAT world.
While not my favorite Scott book - an author for whom I am now a huge fangirl - I could not give "Dancer of the Nile" less than five stars. There is literally nothing wrong with this novel. Not a thing I would change. Loved every moment of this paranormal/historical romance. Pick it up today.
Scott takes us on a wild ride with the pair. Aided with the special magic and unique characteristics Scott grants them they have strange experiences that fit perfectly with the well crafted plot. There was never a point where I said, "That shouldn't or couldn't happen" because though some of the plot points are not of this world Scott forms them in a way that could be believed of THAT world.
While not my favorite Scott book - an author for whom I am now a huge fangirl - I could not give "Dancer of the Nile" less than five stars. There is literally nothing wrong with this novel. Not a thing I would change. Loved every moment of this paranormal/historical romance. Pick it up today.
July 28, 2020
One of the things I hate most about reading is stumbling into a series mid-stream and having other stories referenced. Half of that happened here, I stumbled into a series at the third installment but none of the other stories were referenced. It was a completely self contained story.
Nima and Kamin's story was incredible from start to finish. They both start out as captives for the enemies of Egypt, each for their own distinct reasons but both captives none the less. They both expand their escape plot to include the only other Egyptian captive in the camp but when the escape happens it is Nima (the female protagonist) who engineers and sets the escape in motion. This was a refreshing change of pace from books where the man is normally the hero, don't mistake this story though. While Nima is a strong character who can take care of herself, Kamin is a soldier in the Pharaoh's army and not a slouch in the hero department. In fact, one of the best scenes in the story is when Kamin argues with the god Horace to save Nima, who has been recaptured.
Overall, I would say this was a great book and I now want to see the beginning and end of the series.
Nima and Kamin's story was incredible from start to finish. They both start out as captives for the enemies of Egypt, each for their own distinct reasons but both captives none the less. They both expand their escape plot to include the only other Egyptian captive in the camp but when the escape happens it is Nima (the female protagonist) who engineers and sets the escape in motion. This was a refreshing change of pace from books where the man is normally the hero, don't mistake this story though. While Nima is a strong character who can take care of herself, Kamin is a soldier in the Pharaoh's army and not a slouch in the hero department. In fact, one of the best scenes in the story is when Kamin argues with the god Horace to save Nima, who has been recaptured.
Overall, I would say this was a great book and I now want to see the beginning and end of the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2014
Veronica Scott is becoming one of my favorite Romance Authors. This is the third Scott book I've read, and she doesn't disappoint.
Nima, an Egyptian dancing girl, and Kamin--who isn't what he seems, are thrown together by fate, both as prisoners of a group on the move in the Egyptian desert. A bond forms between them, and as soon as an opportunity materializes, turns into the two of them on the run.
Adventure, risk, mystical happenings, ancient Egyptian culture, and a whole lot of romance blossoming make for a delightful read.
This is a fun story. Romance, Adventure, HEA.
Nima, an Egyptian dancing girl, and Kamin--who isn't what he seems, are thrown together by fate, both as prisoners of a group on the move in the Egyptian desert. A bond forms between them, and as soon as an opportunity materializes, turns into the two of them on the run.
Adventure, risk, mystical happenings, ancient Egyptian culture, and a whole lot of romance blossoming make for a delightful read.
This is a fun story. Romance, Adventure, HEA.
July 18, 2016
An enjoyable story. Nima and Kamin both bring strengths to the story so the plot is fairly balanced regarding their input and actions. It was a little heavy on the Egyptian Gods helping them out (if the Gods have this power why didn't they just swoop in and fix everything? but if they did there would be no story so maybe I answered my own question :). I was a little worried at the end with the *mild spoiler "I'm just a dancer" but it wasn't prolonged and I was happy with the ending. I'd recommend to others.
February 8, 2017
Good Book
Page Turner, loved the history and romance together in one book. Throw in a little magic from the Gods and the evil that threatened them, kept me reading.
Page Turner, loved the history and romance together in one book. Throw in a little magic from the Gods and the evil that threatened them, kept me reading.
December 8, 2016
What a pleasant surprise! Honestly I wasn't looking for anything in particular the day I found this little gem for a hot deal. I was pleased that even though it falls in the middle of a series is stands alone very well. The story draws you in quickly, meaning no dull setup when learning about the characters, you learn back story as this story progresses. There was just the right balance of perilous adventure and romance to keep me turning pages.
September 7, 2016
A fun read
Both captured by Hysoks, Nima and Kamin must escape and carry the plans back to the Egyptians. Nima is dancer, and she has been stolen for the Hysok's general. Kamin, is a soldier, sent to spy on the enemy and discover the location of their fortress. The romance flows well, but the I introduction of Egyptian religion is stilted and forced.
Both captured by Hysoks, Nima and Kamin must escape and carry the plans back to the Egyptians. Nima is dancer, and she has been stolen for the Hysok's general. Kamin, is a soldier, sent to spy on the enemy and discover the location of their fortress. The romance flows well, but the I introduction of Egyptian religion is stilted and forced.
November 21, 2016
A cute book. A quick read.
A captive dancer and solider escape and must get back to warn the Pharaoh and save Egypt. I liked both characters. Love a strong female and Nima didn't disappoint. I also loved Kamin the solider spy. Together these two brave the dessert to get important information to stop an invasion and with the help of the gods they get it done.
A captive dancer and solider escape and must get back to warn the Pharaoh and save Egypt. I liked both characters. Love a strong female and Nima didn't disappoint. I also loved Kamin the solider spy. Together these two brave the dessert to get important information to stop an invasion and with the help of the gods they get it done.
June 25, 2014
It was real slow getting started, I almost stopped reading. If a book doesn't grab me by the end of the first chapter, it may not. The premise was good, but I just lost interest. Sorry, but I really didn't care for this book.
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