“Blood is Zeus is a dynamic and uniquely alluring paranormal romance! This author duo knows how to scorch the pages and tug at our imaginations. I can’t wait for more!” – NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann RyanAn ancient grudge. A forbidden love.The only thing worse than being a demon is being a Valari. As an undergraduate at Los Angeles’s Alameda University, Kara Valari can sometimes succeed at … University, Kara Valari can sometimes succeed at forgetting she’s both. Lost between the pages of the classics and tucked into the shadows of lecture halls, she can dodge the paparazzi’s lenses as well as her family’s publicized dramas—not to mention their private expectations. She has one more year to feed her true passions. Then she’ll be expected to fulfill a much darker destiny.
Cursed with inexplicable strength and godlike stature, literature professor Maximus Kane knows all about darkness. Every day he’s reminded of the missteps of his childhood and the devastating consequences they’ve had on those dearest to him. To atone, Maximus spends his nights alone and his days submerged in the quiet life of academia. His existence has become a study in control, and he’s become a master at it—until Kara Valari walks into his toughest course.
Viscerally, Kara’s everything he craves. Logically, she’s everything he rejects. She’s a starlet of privilege. She’s also a student. And after one touch, he can’t deny that she’s awakened something in him that may never go dormant. Nothing about her makes sense, but everything about her feels right. Especially in the deepest strands of his DNA, which are still shadows of mystery to him—a mystery Kara seems determined to uncover.
She’s Hollywood royalty. She’s forbidden fruit. And he’s pretty sure she could be the answer to everything.
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This is one of those stories that once you start reading (listening in this case for me) you can not put it down. I love all things mythological and when a story has demons and angels, that is a plus for me.
Kara and Maximus are not supposed to be together, they are breaking so many unspoken rules, Kara knows this but Maximus has no clue. When he questions things his mother gets flustered and then gets angry and leaves. He has so many questions and no answers. All he knows is that his attraction towards Kara is growing stronger and stronger.
Kara has secrets, lots of them and she wants to tell Maximus but knows it will drive him away. She has never had the kind of feelings he brings out in her. Just being near him does things to her.
What will happen when Maximus learns the truth? Will he try to help Kara or push her away? Is there a safe place for them now that their feelings are stronger?
This story has all I love is a great book and the bonus is it is written by two favorite authors. I highly recommend you read this one so you can be ready for book 2, Heart of Fire. I need it NOW!
I picked up Blood of Zeus because I like both authors individually and was interested in their joint effort. I thoroughly enjoyed all the literary allusions to Dante’s Inferno and Greek mythology. The MCs’ love of literature and books added appeal. The writing is poetic and gorgeous. “…this is more than butterflies. This is a phoenix in flight.” “Kara…The enchantress with the firestorm gaze that I can’t banish from my mind.” Kara’s secret is truly an impediment to their happiness, but Maximum’s mysterious past is equally problematic.
My only complaint is this one ends on a cliffhanger, my least favorite trope. That said, I’ll pick up the next book to see what happens next.
This book is edgy, and suspenseful and all the things a good dark fantasy romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
This is Book 1 of Blood of Zeus
This is the story of Maximus & Cara. Maximus is a college Professor. Cara is a senior in college, and is in Maximus’ class, and comes from a famous family. They are studying Dante. I usually don’t go for paranormal books, but I have to say that this one is amazing. So much so, that I can’t wait for the next book of this series. Another cliffhanger it is, then. Absolutely forbidden attraction is the height of this story, emotion, too. Meredith Wild, you are an exceptional writer. I love your other books. Angel Payne, I wasn’t familiar with you work, but obviously, I am now, and I think pairing up with Meredith was a great choice, and obviously vice versa. I can’t wait to read more.
Omg! I love this book. Maximus and Kara have the best chemistry, which being a God and a demon is pretty amazing. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Im so ready for the next book.
I really, really enjoyed this book. It had a really good built -up, slow-burn kind
of thing going. When you finally get to the part where things get pretty
intense, well things get really interesting as well. That cliffy, left so many unanswered
questions, but I’m happy to wait.
Maximus and Kara’s story isn’t over, especially after that ending. Really
looking forward to the next book
I have never been a big follower of the Gods and Goddesses, but damn is this book good and making me realize I missed out on a lot of things growing up. It is intense and hot and omg I can’t wait to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book!
Maximus Kane. Sigh. So looking forward tot his series
Omg!! Meredith Wild and Angel Payne did an amazing job on the book! The story was very well written. It held my interest and fell in love with the characters!! Can’t wait for the next one! Would definitely recommend this book.
Amazing read
Was really looking forward to reading this book, since I have devoured everything else that Meredith has written.I have also read some of Angel’s books and loved them too…. This one, although I loved the idea of the story and the blurb and the video… it left me wanting more. Maximus is such a hot specimen of a man and could have any women he wanted … but he denies himself letting anyone in cause of his past, He has no recollection of his childhood until he was about 8 and there are things about him that he does not understand… No one that knows his past, including his mother will tell him…. Kara knows what she is and what her future will hold. She is forbidden fruit and Maximus is to her as well…. She wants him, they are drawn together, but there can be nothing between them… Was very anti-climatic for me… The story was building , the tug and withdrawal from each other… was waiting to see if they would pursue their feelings… I had guessed who a certain mysterious man was, well actually 2…. things got ramped up… and then nothing… I turned a page in anticipation and the book had ended… not even in a cliff hanger or sorta HEA….
Blood of Zeus
Wow, the Blood of Zeus is the first book in a new series by Meredith Wild and Angel Payne. I’ve never read anything by Angel but when I saw this story advertised and read the blurb, I couldn’t have for one moment predicted just how fantastic this story would be
Kara Valari is a student and manages to finagle her way into a class being taught by Maximus Kane. Both fight the insane chemistry and attraction that they feel towards each other – Maximus because he needs to remain in control and Kara because her fate has already been determined
Both have secrets that are about to bite them in the proverbial bottoms but the last person Maximus EVER expected to help, shows up in the nick of timeLooking forward to the next book, but wishing December was closer than it is
Blood of Zeus is the first part of a trilogy and this is Professor Maximus Kane and Kara Valari’s story.
Maximus Kane lectures on Dante’s Divine Comedy and Kara is sitting in on his class. Not taking it for a grade. However she didn’t get sitting in his class approved by himself. As Maximus hands the syllabus to Kara and their hands touch. There is an unexplained energy between the two of them. You see Kara is a demon and Maximus isn’t quite human. But he doesn’t know what he is. Maximus is faster & stronger than others.
Maximus and Kara spend time trying to figure the other one out. I love Paranormal’s and this one was a little different than other Paranormal’s that I have read. I enjoyed reading this book immensely. After all I do love reading about my alphas being “head-to toe-sex!
Of course there is a cliffie but I expected one since this is the first book. It still doesn’t help when you get to the end and there is nothing you can do since the next book isn’t out yet. Book 2 is Heart of Fire and it can’t come out soon enough!
When I first learned about Blood of Zeus, I was completely excited and couldn’t wait to read it. Plus, Meredith Wild and Angel Payne were authors that I haven’t read from before, so I was rather eager to check out this author duo.
Honestly when I saw the cover, I was totally expecting an action-packed fantasy romance, but that’s not what it is at all. And that was definitely something for me to come around to because it was so different from what I’ve read before with this sub-genre. The deeper I got into the book, I started to realize that this wouldn’t be a standalone and this book was setting the stage for what was to come.
From the beginning, we already know what Kara is and that her future is pretty much set in stone. And in comes Maximus to totally shift her world. I loved the instant connection between them and I was just anticipating what was to come. The forbidden aspect goes beyond student-teacher and we barely touch the surface with how forbidden their relation is. Even with their strong connection, I knew there was something more to them, but that’ll remain a mystery until we get further into the series.
Truly, TRULY enjoyed Blood of Zeus, I was wishing so hard that this would have been a standalone, but there’s so much more to come with Kara and Maximus’ story. There’s a lot of unknowns, but they’re willing to fight against all odds to be together.
This book was nothing like I expected it to be, but I enjoyed it completely. Thankfully we don’t have to wait long for book 2, can’t wait to get my hands on that one!
** minor cliffhanger, but not enough to leave you a mess as you wait for the next installment.
Meredith Wild Angel Payne
I’m not sure where to start with this one. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because it’s not a genre I prefer, but I adore both of these authors so I dove in. And I’m so glad I did.
Kara and Maximus have a pull that seems to defy biology, chemistry, rationality. It’s a forbidden romance of the otherworldly kind.
Remember, this is a cliffhanger.
I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Kara has started a new semester but this will be like nothing that came before. Maximus is a man who garners attention. Right from the beginning it was not hard to see/feel the connection these authors have created. I liked the add of the unknown as part of the storyline. It may make you wonder what could be hiding in plain site.
We also have a mystery that helps to move the story along. There’s some heat that boils just below the surface that can’t help but pop out every once-in-a-while. I like to read certain mysteries and these two ladies remind me why. There’s no way I’m going to figure how things are going to come out. That’s a good thing because there’s no way I’ll stop reading until the very end.
I like reading these authors individually but wow they pack a punch when they write together. And having experience the ending, I know that I’m going to have to follow this series to see what else they can come up with. But sadly I have a few months before that will happen.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Wow, the chemistry with Maximus the hot sexy teacher and the head strong willed Kara. Will leave you breathless trying to get one more chapter in until the final page. Definitely can’t wait to see what is next in this series.
Blood of Zeus (Blood of Zeus # 1) by Meredith Wild, Angel Payne. Maximus has always know there was something about him that was different from normal people. He was bigger, stronger, faster and had feelings regular people didn’t have. At 8 years old he paralyzed his best friend in a freak accident. Now a professor he throws himself into work and the gym. When he meets a certain student in his class something in him changes. Kara is not only Hollywood royalty but a full fledged demon. Her life is planned and when the time is right she has to fufill her demon duties. However the energy between her and Maximus has her turning her back on her obligation. Maximus knows he need to stay away from her, not only because she is a student but because of his strange abilities. Initially I didn’t realize that there were other books so I was wondering when the secrets would be revealed. Now I am so looking forward to where the authors are going to take this story. Her obligation still has to be fulfilled but how will that work now. They can’t stay away from each other. Yes the premise is different but that is what makes this story interesting. How can they be together, her a demon and him not exactly human. 4 stars for me. A three part story. Where do we go from here.
Blood of Zeus by Meredith Wild and Angel Payne is a paranormal romance. This is the first book in the Blood of Zeus series and does end on a cliffhanger.
This is the first book of Angel and Meredith’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. This book was absolutely amazing! I was hooked from the very chapter. I loved the forbidden romance between Kara and her professor Maximus. I can’t wait for the next book in the series Heart of Fire to be released on December 22, 2020.
I would highly recommend this book if you love paranormal romances, mythology romances, romantic suspense, or just romance in general. It’s a must read!
This book is so many things, mysterious, sensual ,captivating . I really enjoyed the characters and the world the authors have created. There’re layers of forbidden love but undeniable connection between the characters. The intensity between Kara and Maximus sets the pages on fire. The angst builds and builds until it explodes in passion. The story is filled with the half-truths the characters tell each other, everyone afraid to unveil their realities, but as a reader it’s easy enough to piece everything together.
Blood of Zeus is a story filled with literature, mythology, demons and Gods. Thankfully it doesn’t end on a “throw the book at the wall” cliffhanger but it WILL leave you anticipated what’s going to come next.