A stolen destiny. An impossible quest.Kara Valari has broken one of the underworld’s highest laws and is serving the ultimate sentence. But nothing—not even the impossible quest of breaching the boundaries of hell and facing off with Hades himself—will keep Maximus Kane from rescuing her. The journey will demand all of Maximus’s courage…and help from an unlikely guide. Driven by love, he sets off … Driven by love, he sets off into a dark realm he only knows from the tattered pages of Dante’s Comedy.
In hell’s bleak world, every part of Kara’s soul is subjected to Hades’s morbid fascination and merciless assault. Giving in to his demands means sharing the intimate details of why she dared to disobey him—a love for Maximus that, even now, burns on in her heart. Just when Kara resolves herself to an eternity of her nightmare, she discovers a glimmer of hope…a way to glimpse her beloved. Could her visions of Maximus unite them once more, or are they just another twisted punishment for her in a kingdom designed for agony?
In those fleeting moments of light and passion, Kara rekindles her fight to survive. Darkness may still separate her from Maximus, but they’re connected by fate. But can their love survive this storm?
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4.25 stars–FATE OF STORMS is the third instalment in the contemporary, adult BLOOD OF ZEUS paranormal/fantasy/ mythological romance series co-authored by Meredith Wild and Angel Payne. FATE OF STORMS is the continuing saga of university student Kara Valari and professor Maximus Kane. FATE OF STORMS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book two HEART OF FIRE.
NOTE: If you have not read the previous instalments, there may be spoilers in my review.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Kara and Maximus) FATE OF STORMS follows Kara Valari as she is abducted by Hades, for breaking his laws but Kara is no simple mortal but a demi-demon whose heritage is much more than anyone could have imagined. Desperate to find the woman he loves, Professor Maxiumus Kane, aka the son of Zeus, taps Kara’s grandfather for help in an effort to enter through the gates of H*ll but Hades isn’t willing to give up Kara without a fight, or a soul in exchange for her hard fought, yet magically induced freedom. As Maximus and Kara struggle to reconnect in the Underworld, Hades is ensuring that upon their return to the Earth plane, nothing will be as it once was.
FATE OF STORMS blends the mythology of the Greek gods with modern day romance. Hades is not happy that his world has been invaded but the gods and goddesses are set to ensure that Maximus and Kara escape with their lives. Meredith Wild and Angel Payne pulls the reader into an intriguing, fast paced and energetic journey of love and desperation, betrayal and revenge, power and control wherein a sacrifice will be made but our heroine will discover that she is more than the daughter of a demon with powers of her own.
OMG what an ending to this trilogy.
There’s plenty of twists and turns and keep you on your toes action. But there’s also plenty of heart and warmth.
Maximus and Kara have a lot to face and get through to get to their happy ending. But because their love is strong … well … I’m not going to tell you the ending, you’ll have to read the book to find out for yourself. But it’s well worth your time to do so.
The world building and character development is top notch, you won’t get anything less from these two incredible writers.
I really hope we get more from this world and get to find out what happens with Kara’s siblings. Do they get to be free of their cursed destinies? or do they find their loves with their own demons? Questions I NEED answered.
Meredith Wild and Angel Payne continue this amazing journey of the love for Maximus and Kara.
What does a demigod do when the woman he loves, is taken to Hell?
Anything, including asking the one man who escaped Hell to help him break in and rescue the woman he loves.
Kara is in the presence of the God of the underworld. It sure how to escape she tries to hold off on giving him what he wants. Even if she’s not sure what he’s looking for.
Kara questions herself in what to do?
Will she remain in Hell for all of eternity?
You find out what Hades has in the works for them. But you will not guess who he turns to for help. Maximus, goes to her grandfather. Him and Jessie tell him what’s going on and he (gp) wants to go help bring Kara back. After they find the gate to darkness. They are met with other gods of the sectors. Once they have offered gifts they are let threw. It has so many twist and turns. I never would’ve thought that her grandmother would have offered to help. Did they make it back? When they did, are they met with hades again?? Page turning,alpha, love and mystery. Must read book.
What an AMAZING book!!! I’m so beyond impressed with these two authors. Gritty, suspenseful and sexy as sin. Highly recommend!
Fate of Storms completed the amazing The Blood of Zeus Series.
Why do I start with that statement? Because NOW…if you haven’t been keeping up…you can acquire the entire series and binge read. I assure you, you will not be putting any of these stories down, and you definitely want to start from the beginning.
There are some duos that will always have you squirming in your seat, along with smiling one minute, screaming the next and cheering them on throughout. Oh, you thought I was talking about our main characters in this series, wrong. The duo of Meredith Wild and Angel Payne always bring the heat, the power, the passion, and the OMGs. Angel has that rare trait that always envelopes me into her tales. Her ability to wrap the scenes around me have always made her a favorite author of mine. Meredith WIld has been one of my favorites for so long I care not to tell. She brings the bang to every story she pens and always keeps me enveloped. So what happens when these two get together on a project that is a little out of their norm? Most will say the Blood of Zeus Series was born, but others will simply say Maximus! Once you start reading you will understand.
Fate of Storms is the finale of this series. That might be true, but then, I still have room for more. This story is involving and will have you wrapped up from beginning to end. How our authors spin this web and pull all the pieces together from heavens up high to hell below is mind boggling. What a great way to end a series. Yes, all the questions are answered. Other surprises definitely arise, and even they just FIT. And in the end, there is a feeling of complete satisfaction. Talk about an opportunity for a book hangover, this is the series.
Wonderful job ladies and there is no way I have enough stars to give to this story. Thank you for always bringing me into your world and keeping me tied with a smile on my face.
The Blood if Zeus trilogy has been an exciting read. I rarely read Greek mythology books but I knew enough to be able to follow along with all the characters. Even if you know nothing about Greek mythology, the authors did a fantastic job describing the scenes and who the characters are. They seem to have taken some liberties to make the story their own, but have kept many of the concepts and lore in tact.
Fate of Storms is action packed and full of suspense. While Kara has been dragged to the underworld by Hades, Maximus follows to bring her back. Their electric connection continues to guide them to each other making their love even stronger.
While I enjoyed the story, I did find parts of it hard to follow. There is simply a lot going on and a lot of characters to keep track of. It has an emotional ending which, in my opinion, leaves the possibility for more books to come in this world. The trilogy has definitely ended buy who knows, maybe there will be more to come.
Oh so much! This third book was everything I had been waiting for. I love how entwined the stories of the Greek Gods and general mythology has been laced through the book. If you are looking for a book that has characters that fight for themselves and for those they love this is it. There are no weak heroines here. Kara holds her ground just as much as the males in this book.
This series is more than a love story. There are times of self discovery, mystery and unexpected surprises throughout.
If you haven’t started this series, now is a great time to jump in with Blood of Zeus.
Fate of Storms Slayed me to the core. It was Heart pounding and sweat dripping in its entirety. Kara has been taken to the Underworld for breaking a most important rule. To know the rule you have to read the first two amazing parts to this trilogy. Also we have Max and his friend Jesse hunting for the entrance to the Underworld for Max to save Kara. Will he succeed you have to read this fabulous segment to find out.
I’ve always loved Greek Mythology and wasn’t certain why. I think it’s because I’ve been waiting for this book series. Meredith Wild and Angel Payne make a dynamic writing duo. The depths Maximus is goes through to get to Kara is miraculous. His desperation to get to Kara leapt off the pages. It’s a absolutely wonderful story that you won’t want to miss.
Maximus and Kara travel through hell proving how very strong their love is…You certainly won’t be disappointed. Kudos to Angel Payne and Meredith Wild for such an addictive Series
So intense. I could not put this story down. Intense, emotional, action packed. I could not get enough of this story. The God’s and spirits in this book are off the chain. The family history that came out was so awesome. I highly recommend this series to others.
Hades has stolen Kara.Maximus goes to hell to find her. They escape hell. Hectesstops Hades from dragging her back to hell by informing Hades Kara is not of there realm nor any realm of the Gods he has no claim upon her soul.
When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.Meredith Wild is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book
Kara is in the Underworld.
Maximus will move Heaven and Hell to get her back and in his arms again. But at what cost? Will Giovani Valari be willing to help Maximus get his love back? What about Jesse, the one who just scarcely believed that his best friend was the son of Zeus in love with a demon? If Mom finds out or Regina, then it’s game over.
Yet he can’t breathe without Kara. Even if it means an ultimate showdown with the Dark Lord himself, Maximus will do whatever it takes to get his spirited lover back to Los Angeles.
But can Los Angeles handle them both? Or will the city pay the ultimate price of retribution?
THIS WAS AMAZING! <3 <3 <3
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of the book.
I’m enjoying the series very much. I’ve always loved Greek mythology and was intrigued by it so I find this modern view on all of it very refreshing. The storyline is getting more interesting in each chapter and there’s a promise of more at the end of the book. I’m looking forward to the next book for sure.
When you fall in love with a demon you have to go through hell to get to her. Fate of Storms is the third in the Blood of Zeus series and wow. I have been hooked on this series since book one and the third does not disappoint…except with that ending leaving me wanting more. More Kara. More Maximus. More of their journey and life. I just want more. When you see Meredith Wild and Angel Payne on the cover you know you are in for a ride. You absolutely cannot read this series out of order so just sit back and start from the beginning and enjoy your time going through Olympus and Hell. It’s bumpy but oh so worth it.
Blood of Zeus
Heart of Fire
When ones love disappear one would do anything to find them. Max and Kara go to the end of the world and back as they face unforeseen ordeals.
With every book in this series, I find myself so much more invested and wrapped in the world that Wild and Payne have created with this spellbinding series. Fate of Storms picks up right after Heart of Fire and it is intense! Seeing Maximus fight to get Kara back is so intense. My heart aches for both of them so much as they are struggling to be together again. I am blown away at the twists and turns that are thrown at us. I was left breathless trying to grasp everything that was happening within this book.
The one thing I am living for with this series is the unique concept that is just mind blowing. There is such a level of attention to detail that will have you completely enthralled in every word and begging to know more. Fate of Storms gives you a brilliant and vivid glimpse at the world that these authors have created from Hell to every place in between. I am dying to find out more!
Meredith Wild and Angel Payne, love love love book 3 of Blood Of Zeus, a must read.
I have always wanted to read The Divine Comedy. Meredith and Angel you brought Dante’s Inferno into a new light. I am not one for otherworldly romance stories but this collection has me changing my mind. What a nail biter of a story Fate of Storms. What an amazing new take on the Greek Gods and Dante. Very well written.