He’s forged from heaven. She’s promised to hell.Professor Maximus Kane can no longer deny his passion for his stunning yet mysterious student, Kara Valari. But surrendering to their desires carries more consequences than just violating the Alameda University conduct codes. Kara has defied her destiny. Higher directives have been violated. Now there’s hell to pay.It’s a crisis for which there … pay.
It’s a crisis for which there seems no solution, until the explosive secrets of Maximus’s bloodline are exposed. Despite all his doubts and fears, Maximus has no choice but to accept help from his enigmatic father, which means coming to terms with his heritage and embracing a bizarre new world of gods and demons. Because somewhere in that world—in the strange and sordid secrets surrounding his past—is the key to protecting Kara’s future. Nothing has ever meant more to him than saving the treasure of her life and the fire of her heart.
While earth’s lower realms seek payback for Kara’s transgressions, Kara finds a new ally in a surprising place: the Valari matriarch herself. Beneath the scrutiny of the world press, Veronica orchestrates a plan to protect her daughter by doing what she does best—shining the spotlight on her. But by her side, Maximus can’t escape the glare of the paparazzi.
Can they buy time and blind their enemies with Kara’s fame? Or will Hollywood’s new “it” couple and their forbidden love incite more vengeance than they’d ever bargained for?
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I am really enjoying this series. I love the element of Greek mythology mixed with our human world with a Romeo and Juliet twist. I was a little surprised to see it is a trilogy as I thought it was a duet.
Heart of Fire has given us a deeper look into the relationship between Maximus Cane and Kara Valari. Their bond deepens and the intensity builds! There is a storm of all storms in the making.
More secrets and deceptions are revealed and once again we are left with the story hanging off the edge as we grip tight to out kindles! Can’t wait to read the finish. Since I am reading these as they release, I feel like I lose a little of the momentum and excitement for the story between books. This is a series, in my opinion, better read consecutively. There are just too many nuances to the story that are easily forgotten between releases.
A fantastic continuation of the sexy supernatural romance between the beautiful demon Kara and the hunky demigod Maximus. After the heart-stopping ending in the first book, our couple is coming to terms with the revelations that will forever change their lives. Max finally has some answers about his past with more revealed as this story unfolds. Kara is hopeful her situation will have a happy conclusion as her mother sets out to achieve the impossible and sister Kell is thrown under the bus. That bus being the nasty demon and Kara’s sorta ex, Arden. Max and Kara are determined to stay together at all costs and have some help from the elusive god of gods, Zeus. This is a terrific romance with suspense and danger as supernatural beings jockey for supremacy and one couple in the middle of a decades old curse. It’s thrilling and white hot as the super sexy couple love and live for each other with the threat of being forced apart at every turn. I can’t wait for the exciting conclusion to this fantastic romance. A must read!
Holy Hades hang in there!
Kara and Maximus are fighting against a stacked deck!
The ‘rents, gramps, the extended family, the jealous goddess, and a whole host of other barriers
I am in awe of the depth of their love and belief that they are stronger together –
Yes their love reads like one of those epic romances
We pick up right where book one dropped us –
As the story progresses a lot more “truths” are revealed
and we find Kara and Max leaning more on each other to safely wade through the murky waters
Full of action and intrigue
Betrayal and Sacrifice
Not to mention all the of the little breadcrumb trails that lead everywhere and nowhere
This ended on a cliffy that had me white-knuckling and saying all kinds of swear words
and now I have to wait…
Impatiently…
Hoping their love is strong enough that they can come out on top
Heart of Fire is book 2 in the Blood of Zeus series by Meredith Wild and Angel Payne. The thrilling and steamy story of Kara Valari and Maximus Kane continues. Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off. The connection strengths between Maximus and Kara while the chemistry and heat just builds and sizzles. Also we get more on Maximus’ life and where the Greek Mythology comes in and plays it’s part. We start to see who’s who and get family histories. We get the drama, secrets, heat, feels, danger, suspense, intrigue, action, PNR, and forbidden romance. There’s many twists and turns that happen that lead up to quite a cliffhanger. I am stoked to read book 3!!!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *********
Kara has always known what her future held even if it was not something that she wanted for herself. She was resigned to the fate she thought would take her from her family to help fulfill her destiny. That was until Kara met Maximus. Now that Maximus and Kara have literally “weathered the storm” and fought to be together there are forces outside of their control that threatens to pull them apart. Kara has broken a sacred vow and is now body, mind, and soul connected to Maximus. Maximus has been confronted by his father, a mysterious figure, who has not been apart of his life, and who can bring danger to Maximus’ doorstep. Maximus realizes that learning about the past that he can not remember and about the connection to the stories associated with the Greek G-ds will explain so many of the unknowns surrounding him.
Kara’s very famous family and Maximus’s unearthly father are now working hard to keep Kara and Maximus safe. Maximus and Kara have declared their love for each other. As they settle into life in front of the Hollywood cameras they begin to see that their fate may not keep them sealed together. Will Kara’s mother be able to negotiate and keep her safe or do Maximus’ family members have other intentions. Fighting to be together may not be enough when Kara is taken while Maximus watched in horror.
We are left wondering if Kara and Maximus will find their way back to each other before it becomes to late.
A great paranormal continuing romance.
This is the continuing story of Maximus & Kera. So many things revealed in this book about their lives that they never knew. It brings to light the answer of why, especially for Maximus. Their attraction is still very strong, and getting stronger every day, and turns into love. Lots of action and suspense, too. Can Maximus and Kera conquer all that they face? This second book ends with a cliffhanger. The way it happened chilled me to the bone. Great writing Meredith Wild. So looking forward to the last book in this series.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Maximus shows the reader right out of the gate that this book is not a standalone. His and Kara’s story started in Blood of Zeus so if you have not read that book yet please do that first. I think you will be lost if you try and start the series here. You can tell what Maximus feels for Kara and how frustrated she is due to their current situation. The heat that started in the first book continues to build here.
Their story continues with a storyline that has a fine line between our reality and that of mythology and fantasy. When in school I loved the mythology stories and couldn’t get enough. Now I see how some of those characters might act and behave if they lived in my world. Our authors show me that I need to go back and read their original story and then come back and read this series again.
In this current book, I’m on the fence on how I feel about Kara’s mother. I just got the feeling that she wants to run the show and we’ll have to wait and see how she was going to pull the strings next. There’s a lot of crazy going on and I’m glad that I had the chance to watch it all unfold. It also made it difficult to put down.
These authors work so seamlessly together. Unless you’ve gone and picked apart their writing styles, I don’t think you’ll be able to tell who wrote what. And I’m certainly not going to take the time and do that. The only thing I know is that they wrote something that I thoroughly enjoyed as well as renewed my love of mythology. One thing that got me frustrated was these ladies left me with a mystery. It’s a mystery that has me looking forward to when Fate of Storms comes out. I’m left with the same feeling I had when the first book ended – I have months to wait.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Heart of Fire is the second book in the Blood of Zeus series. This is a continuation of Professor Maximus Kane and Kara Valari’s story and is a retelling of a mythological tale.
This story starts where Blood of Zeus left off. I love the chemistry between Maximus and Kara.
I felt that this was a slow burn story and at times dragged a bit. However the story does pickup and finishes with a great ending and knowing there will be a book #3 helps. Fate of Storms book #3 will be out in May of next year.
This series Just keeps getting better. Kara and Maximus are perfect for each other, to bad the underworld doesn’t believe that. I really enjoy this series. Cant wait for the next one!!
OMG!!! This book was incredible! After Blood of Zeus this second book in the series was one of my most anticipated reads. I adore Meredith and Angel as writers and highly recommend absolutely anything they write. Consider this your warning, this story and it’s cliffhanger ending is unlike anything you’ll ever read. There are so many layers that completely stole my logic and replaced it with Demigods, Demons, God’s, the underworld and it’s ruler (who I secretly adore somehow!), Hollywood, and above all, fate! Angel and Meredith weave a powerful combination of love and destiny with a modern telling of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades and their world’s. The characters and detail of this story are epc levels of amazing! Maximus and Kara share a connection unlike anything else, two souls truly merging as one. Kara’s family and entourage, if you will, in this fight for Kara’s safety are incredible. All the people Maximus calls family and all the people who have been there for him continue to assist in his fight to understand and accept his past and his destiny. Long Long kept secrets are revealed, so many more questions remain unanswered and yet we are fed a breadcrumb trail of just enough hope from Meredith and Angel. I simply love this story, I cannot wait to read the conclusion. It really is going to be outstanding, just as the first two books have been. This is a must read!!
This was a fabulous continuation of Maximus and Kara’s story, as we delve deeper in Maximus’ hidden history and how their love affair has really messed up the order of things.
“She looks like an angel. But she’s my perfect little demon. And I’m beginning to truly believe that she’s all mine.”
These two lovers have fallen irrevocably in love with one another. No power in any realm can break it. The connection between them grows deeper by the day, as we see how beautifully and stunningly their souls are intertwined. The writing is poetic, dreamlike and very fitting to the story.
“In a world where I’d have to exist without you, no knife would cut deep enough anyway.”
For two people who are really private individuals, these two have to walk the walk as they navigate their new relationship in the public eye, whilst not really understanding or realising what’s really at play. By the end of this instalment, in the wake of devastation, there are a million questions to be answered, and May can’t come soon enough with the final book.
Can this series get any more amazing?!?! I honestly devoured this book. I am in love with the concept and the characters. The fluidity of the story and the build up, absolutely epic. With Heart of Fire, you dive right back in with Maximus and Kara and how they are navigating who they are and how they fit. Their push and pull, beyond dynamic. Their chemistry, BEYOND sizzling. I love that we get some depth into their families with this one and how it shaped who they are in the now.
Overall, I cannot get enough of this series. It is raw and passionate and so unique that I did not want this one to end. I am so dying to get my hands on the next book in the series to find out more and get answers to questions. If you want a unique spin on Gods, Hell and so much more, this series is for you!
Book Two, Heart of Fire, from the Blood of Zeus trilogy continues the story of Maximus and Kara. While learning more about their family histories and who they are individually, they also have to overcome the obstacles of being together as a couple while their love continues to grow for each other.
Meredith Wild and Angel Payne absolutely knock this out of the park while keep me as the reader wanting more. I’m left with so many questions and can’t wait to see how this trilogy concludes in book three. Will Maximus and Kara’s love be enough to conquer all?
Heart of Fire
Heart of Fire is a heart pounding story of forbidden love between Kara, a half demon and Maximus, a demigodSo much happens in this story that gets your blood racing but that ending….wow
All I can hope is that the final book in this trilogy comes sooner than May 2021A must read trilogy and I’m hoping this author duet will expand the series for Kara’s siblings and Jesse – Maximus’s best friend
Wow! This is book two of the Blood of Zeus trilogy and it did not disappoint! A lot of questions are answered and a lot is still left to be said. The forbidden love between Kara and Max is so powerful it brings heaven and hell to war. The story pulls you in and leaves you wanting more.
Meredith and Angel are brilliant in their storytelling and I can’t wait for book three to come out in May 2021! Thank you to Bare Naked Words for the advanced readers copy. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hes forged a SemiGod, she’s from Hell a demigod. An the intensity is phenomenal. The love and heart break is almost unbearable. From Z to Hades himself. Im still reeling from this book! Top 5 seriously.
Just when you think you have an idea where the Blood of Zeus series is going, along comes Heart of Fire (Book 2 in the series) to throw all sorts of wrenches into the works.
Meredith Wild and Angel Payne, pick up right where we left off from book one, but then the twist and turns start to appear. Think of this as that long desert stretch you are driving down and while you see the mountains at the end, and you know they are coming, you still are not prepared when you start the first incline.
That incline is where we find ourselves with Heart of Fire. Well not only the incline but also what is over the first peak. Because no one is ready for what is on the other side. Oh you can think you are, but you are not ready…I assure you. New challenges arise, new frenemies appear in other worldly locations, unsuspecting alliances begin to be created, and families show their strengths, weaknesses and even their true colors.
But then, what more can you ask for in a series of this caliber? This is a powerful and twisty continuation of an already amazing series ladies.
I think Meredith Wild’s wicked ways are starting to wear on sweet Angel Payne cause there is definitely a cliffhanger. But leaving me suspended like that works, cause I am definitely waiting for the conclusion to this trilogy. Great job ladies!
As Dante took his journey through the nine circles of hell we continue to follow Maximus and Kara through theirs.
Maximus and Kara are back in the second book and are now attempting to figure out their relationship. As Maximus and his father Zeus meet with his uncles, he attempts to find out if he can try keep Kara from Hades.
While Maximus is working with Zeus, Kara has her mother. The demon mother who has tried to keep the family at the top of the social standing. She believes to keep her daughter safe that Kara and Maximus must keep themselves in the media. She arranges for them to be seen at multiple events.
But as more truths are revealed Kara and Maximus become even more endangered by their growing love for one another. As they continue to protect each other from demons and Immortal Gods, they fall prey to the other trappings.
Now Maximus must figure out the best way he can save Kara.
He may follow in Dante’s footsteps after all.
I need the next book ASAP! Heart of Fire will draw you in and take you on an emotional journey that might require wine or chocolate while reading. This series is breathtaking and will consume your thoughts! Meredith Wild and Angel Payne are a heaven-sent writing duo that always hold my heart captive with their words. If you enjoyed Blood of Zeus, I guarantee you’ll love Heart of Fire even more. I have a countdown on my phone until Fate of Storms releases!!!
This one picks up directly from the first book Blood of Zeus which I love when they continue on so you know exactly what has already occurred and what to look forward to next!
Maximus and Kara’s story continues and we get to see the obstacles they have to overcome and how much strength they have as couple! They still have the amazing chemistry as they did in the first book. They are amazing together.
Max’s world is Kara and when their apart he can tell a piece of himself is missing that he’s not whole without her and she’s completely and totally his world.
Overall, it was amazing and I can’t wait to read the next book!! It does end on a cliffy so just a warning since some prefer to wait for the whole series instead. I loved the story each one better than the one before! Absolutely recommend this book to others!!