Gift of the Goddess (Paperback)

by Denise Rossetti (Author)
Key Phrases: mighty shaman, sweet warrior, pleasure slave, Gift of the Goddess, Denise Rossetti, Holy Mother (more...)

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Product Description
Book 1 in the Phoenix Rising series The Law of the love goddess Lufra states that no man may take his pleasure inside any part of a woman's body, unless she has climaxed first. Each time, every time. But when warrior-scout Anje is taken captive by Brin, Lufra's shaman, she discovers that not even divine law can protect her from the erotic wiles of two determined men. Huge, dark and enigmatic, Brin wears a tattoo of the holy dragon on his magnificent body. Years of erotic training have given him skills and stamina Anje cannot match. But it's the strength of his will that threatens to conquer her very soul, while his beautiful young friend Trey has a bravado and a vulnerability that make her mouth water. Anje fears Brin's arrogant prediction may be true "You'll surrender, scout, and you'll glory in it. You'll abandon yourself and adore it. Because you trust trust absolutely." Screaming and cursing her ecstasy, she learns that dark raptures are addictive. But neither man is what he seems and all three are pawns in a suicidal scheme to placate an angry goddess. Saving her lovers will take everything Anje's got as a woman and a warrior.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Elloras Cave Pub Inc (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419956388
• ISBN-13: 978-1419956386
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #189,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very wonderful fantasy romance, October 17, 2007

By	JG (Ohio) - See all my reviews

I'm not good at reviews, but since no one has tried their hand, and this book needs a huge 5-star, I'm making an effort. The product description is a really excellant short synopsis of the story. However, it doesn't tell why this is such a wonderful book: yummy male heros and a strong woman herione, enough plot twists to keep you reading past lights out, and a satisfying love story, all packaged together in a book you won't soon forget. The fact that the author can build a fantasy world with the best of them (we are going to see her in main stream fantasy some day) is simply icing on the cake. And last but not least, an erotic romance should always in some way require the sex, not just be a plot with some sex hung around it, and this book makes that work very nicely without being crude. Necessary warnings for those that don't know the publisher: this is a very graphic menege with m/m interaction and the language is as usual in these books. If you love this book like I did, you will be happy to know that the next book in this series is even better than this one (a seven star at least!) and is presently available from the publisher as an e-book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the gift was good!, March 10, 2008

By	T. Patterson (usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book starts with Anje, a scout, discovers 2 georgeous warriors in the fields that she is mapping. Brin and Trey, the 2 warriors, are after Anje due to Brin's dreams that she is the woman to save his clan, of which cannot bear children. Trey decides to distract Anje with his georgeous body while Brin sneaks up to capture her. Once captured Anje goes on a sensuous journey of erotic play with the 2 warriors where both Trey, her kind hearted love, and Brin, her hardened shaman, capture her heart as well. As their journey continues Anje discovers that Trey is deeply in love with Brin, and that Brin's control is frail whenever Trey is near. Realizing that Brin and Trey love each other as much as she loves them she is determined for the truth to come out. Read the book and find out how great this story ends.

This book was amazing. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Denise has brought to life deep characters that you can relate too, not to mention it was HOT, HOT, HOT. This book had passion, suspense, action and love. I thought the story line was a little farfetched, but Denise brings it all together with this book. Who would think a 3-way love triangle could be told so well. It doesn't get corny, or have too much erotica as most 3 way love novels have been known to do. You do not want to bypass this moving erotic novel because of the m/m/f situation, you will be missing out on truly riveting tale. I highly recommend this book.

Kudos to you Denise, keep it up. I am certainly looking for more books from you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 10, 2008

By	Cathleen Ross "Cathleen Ross" - See all my reviews

I think this book is terrific. It features very sexy men and a feisty young heroine who doesn't let them push her around. Denise Rosetti writes incredible love scenes. I think she is a rising star and we'll be seeing more of her.
Her characterisation is excellent. She manages to bring the heroes and heroine to life and uses interesting background details to make the book larger than life.
I couldn't put it down.
Cathleen