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4.11 AVERAGE
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Rose was such an amazing book. If I didn’t have work, I would have read it in a sitting. This was the first Tiffany Reisz and it will not be the last. It was so steamy and just amazing. I first heard about this book from Lacy and knew I had to read it. I love Greek mythology and add erotica romance with it and you just have a great combination. I loved both the main characters Lia and August so much. They were just amazing characters. I absolutely loved the storyline of this book. I never read anything quite like it before. It was refreshing and different. Definitely recommend you guys check this book out.
This book feels like it was written by a teenage boy who thinks of themselves as a feminist
I was a fan of Tiffany Reisz years ago, but reading The Rose affirms my love for her writing once again!
I love a good romance story with a side of steaminess and this novel gave me everything I was looking for. The storyline of the mysterious wine cup artifact drew me in and once I met the characters I was hooked!
August and Lia take part in an erotic and passionate journey that leaves them breathless for more. I loved that this novel wasn’t all erotic sex, but there was a plot and romance too. I seriously think that I have a thing for Greek Mythology now after reading this!
*Thank you to Harlequin Publicity Team and MIRA books for this complimentary book. All opinions are my own.
I love a good romance story with a side of steaminess and this novel gave me everything I was looking for. The storyline of the mysterious wine cup artifact drew me in and once I met the characters I was hooked!
August and Lia take part in an erotic and passionate journey that leaves them breathless for more. I loved that this novel wasn’t all erotic sex, but there was a plot and romance too. I seriously think that I have a thing for Greek Mythology now after reading this!
*Thank you to Harlequin Publicity Team and MIRA books for this complimentary book. All opinions are my own.
This is my first by the author and I really enjoyed her writing and humor. The plot was unique but a little stretched out for me. I would definitely be interested in reading something else by her.
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Reviewed for Wit and Sin
Myth and magic mix with eroticism and exploration in The Rose. In Lia’s story, Tiffany Reisz has delivered a fast-paced, uninhibited sensual journey that’s feminist, sex-positive, and oh-so-much-fun to read.
Lady Ophelia Anne Fitzroy Godwick is no ordinary young lady. She’s a lover of Greek mythology, which she incorporates into her tapestries. She’s also inherited her family’s wild streak and their business acumen, for she’s a madam who has been running an escort service for the past few years. Lia’s mix of daring and vulnerability endeared her to me and I was eager to follow along on her journey. At her university graduation party her parents gift her with an ancient artifact known as the Rose Kylix. It’s a gorgeous gift, but according to collector August Bowman, it’s also highly dangerous. The kylix was used in the temple of Eros and it can bring your sexual fantasies to life. Curious but skeptical, Lia allows August to guide her and together they set off on an erotic adventure like no other. They journey through various myths and I loved how Ms. Reisz wove their fantasies, keeping the base myths but turning them into something erotic and enjoyable. Women tend to not fare well in Greek myths and legends, but Lia and August change the narrative and turn their lusty adventures into a positive experience for both.
Lia and August’s forays into famous myths are a lot of fun, but I was also drawn to the romance between the two. August is not simply a collector with a passion for the past, though I’ll leave it to readers to unwrap August alongside Lia. I adored the banter between the two of them and their shared love of Greek mythology made for fascinating conversations. Most of all, it was the quiet, emotional moments really grabbed me. The two of them make a fantastic pair and it was fun to watch them fall in love.
The Rose is the sequel to The Red, which starred Lia’s mother, Mona. If you don’t mind minor spoilers you don’t have to have read Mona’s book in order to enjoy Lia’s (though you would be missing out on a devilishly good time). Whether or not you’ve read The Red, you are sure to love any scenes that feature Lia’s parents. Mona and Spencer are hilarious, bawdy, and loving parents and they light up the page whenever they appear. I desperately hope Lia’s brothers get books if only to see these two again.
The Rose is a breath of fresh air with its characters who joyfully embrace their sexuality and the story’s open, positive view of sex workers. Ms. Reisz never fails to deliver a unique, interesting read and The Rose is no exception. I really hope this isn’t the last we’ve seen of the Godwicks, for their love of art and literature and the way it’s incorporated into their stories just takes their books to the next level.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Myth and magic mix with eroticism and exploration in The Rose. In Lia’s story, Tiffany Reisz has delivered a fast-paced, uninhibited sensual journey that’s feminist, sex-positive, and oh-so-much-fun to read.
Lady Ophelia Anne Fitzroy Godwick is no ordinary young lady. She’s a lover of Greek mythology, which she incorporates into her tapestries. She’s also inherited her family’s wild streak and their business acumen, for she’s a madam who has been running an escort service for the past few years. Lia’s mix of daring and vulnerability endeared her to me and I was eager to follow along on her journey. At her university graduation party her parents gift her with an ancient artifact known as the Rose Kylix. It’s a gorgeous gift, but according to collector August Bowman, it’s also highly dangerous. The kylix was used in the temple of Eros and it can bring your sexual fantasies to life. Curious but skeptical, Lia allows August to guide her and together they set off on an erotic adventure like no other. They journey through various myths and I loved how Ms. Reisz wove their fantasies, keeping the base myths but turning them into something erotic and enjoyable. Women tend to not fare well in Greek myths and legends, but Lia and August change the narrative and turn their lusty adventures into a positive experience for both.
Lia and August’s forays into famous myths are a lot of fun, but I was also drawn to the romance between the two. August is not simply a collector with a passion for the past, though I’ll leave it to readers to unwrap August alongside Lia. I adored the banter between the two of them and their shared love of Greek mythology made for fascinating conversations. Most of all, it was the quiet, emotional moments really grabbed me. The two of them make a fantastic pair and it was fun to watch them fall in love.
The Rose is the sequel to The Red, which starred Lia’s mother, Mona. If you don’t mind minor spoilers you don’t have to have read Mona’s book in order to enjoy Lia’s (though you would be missing out on a devilishly good time). Whether or not you’ve read The Red, you are sure to love any scenes that feature Lia’s parents. Mona and Spencer are hilarious, bawdy, and loving parents and they light up the page whenever they appear. I desperately hope Lia’s brothers get books if only to see these two again.
The Rose is a breath of fresh air with its characters who joyfully embrace their sexuality and the story’s open, positive view of sex workers. Ms. Reisz never fails to deliver a unique, interesting read and The Rose is no exception. I really hope this isn’t the last we’ve seen of the Godwicks, for their love of art and literature and the way it’s incorporated into their stories just takes their books to the next level.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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this book is hot and hilarious. also has greek mythology. also liaaugust have my whole heart. 3.5 rounded up.
Another amazing 5 star read from Tiffany Reisz!
In The Rose you meet Lia, the daughter of Mona from The Red. Lia is given a beautiful wine cup decorated with roses, known as the Rose Kylix. When the handsome and mysterious August shows up out of nowhere offering to buy it, She must see what the cup truly holds. And she most certainly finds out! She’s taken into the most vivid, erotic fantasies. Playing right before her eyes. When she realizes the power it truly holds, she’s more than hesitant to let it slip away. And who could blame her? It all seems so real, is it all true? Or just her wildest fantasies playing in her imagination?
Every book Tiffany writes will almost certainly have handsome and charming men. Who certainly have their flaws, but you can’t help but love them more because of them. Always sexy, strong, sophisticated, and smart women. Goddesses is their own right. She can write erotic romance that is so much more. She throws in history. Greek mythology. Religious aspects. Things you might think you’d never be interested in and make you crave them and leave you wanting to learn more. She can truly expand you mind and though process with her beautiful words.
These books can be read as stand-alones, but please do yourself a favor and read The Red and meet Lia’s amazing parents. Their story is just as beautiful.
As always I loved every word and can’t wait to devour whatever she gives us next!
In The Rose you meet Lia, the daughter of Mona from The Red. Lia is given a beautiful wine cup decorated with roses, known as the Rose Kylix. When the handsome and mysterious August shows up out of nowhere offering to buy it, She must see what the cup truly holds. And she most certainly finds out! She’s taken into the most vivid, erotic fantasies. Playing right before her eyes. When she realizes the power it truly holds, she’s more than hesitant to let it slip away. And who could blame her? It all seems so real, is it all true? Or just her wildest fantasies playing in her imagination?
Every book Tiffany writes will almost certainly have handsome and charming men. Who certainly have their flaws, but you can’t help but love them more because of them. Always sexy, strong, sophisticated, and smart women. Goddesses is their own right. She can write erotic romance that is so much more. She throws in history. Greek mythology. Religious aspects. Things you might think you’d never be interested in and make you crave them and leave you wanting to learn more. She can truly expand you mind and though process with her beautiful words.
These books can be read as stand-alones, but please do yourself a favor and read The Red and meet Lia’s amazing parents. Their story is just as beautiful.
As always I loved every word and can’t wait to devour whatever she gives us next!