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5.0 out of 5 stars
4.5 Klovers - Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, November 18, 2007
This review is from: One Night with a Goddess (Goddess, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
Zeus, king of the gods, isn't given towards showing favoritism, even towards his own children. Consequently, when three of the Muses, his daughters, fail their hundred-year performance review, he gives them one chance to make up for their failures.
For Chloe, the Muse of Happiness, the task is this: spend a year on earth making mortals happy. If she succeeds, she will be richly rewarded with an immortal life of unending luxury. If she fails, she'll be banished to spend life as a mortal on earth, with the accompanying brief life span and human travails. There is a catch, however - she can dally with mortal men all she wishes, but falling in love with one is strictly forbidden.
Not a problem as far as Chloe is concerned. That is, until she meets the handsome Dr. Matthew Castleberry...
I am just going to give it to you straight - although the plot of One Night With a Goddess sounded interesting enough, this is not the kind of book I usually buy. Why did I read it? Well, it was offered to Kwips for review, and since it sounded fairly enjoyable, I requested it.
Boy, did I ever underestimate Judi McCoy! This is the first time I have read this author's work, and it will not be my last. Not only was One Night With a Goddess thoroughly enjoyable, but I found myself captivated by both the plot and the characters! McCoy weaves a wonderful little contemporary romance with just a touch of myth and magic in the mix. Truly, I didn't put this book down until I finished reading it.
Despite the fact that Chloe is a mythological goddess, her character was as tangible as her human hero, Matthew. And despite her position as the Muse of Happiness, it soon becomes apparent that she has never really experienced true happiness for herself - until she met the handsome doctor. It is her love for him that teaches her there are many more important things than luxury and power.
Judi McCoy has written books that connect to One Night With a Goddess, and I don't mind telling you they have made their way to my wishlist! If you are looking for a light-hearted romance with a great mix of humor and love, then this is the book for you!
Connected Stories:
Almost a Goddess
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun Goddess romantic fantasy, April 29, 2007
This review is from: One Night with a Goddess (Goddess, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
Even to his offspring when Zeus makes a threat in terms of a promise, he will carry it out. So he gives three of his demigoddess offspring (Zoe, Kyra and Chloe) a choice that none of them desire. Chloe Degodessa, the Muse of Happiness, knows she better prove she is doing her job in a superior manner or next year she joins the mortal unemployment lines or mucks stables in paradise.
In freezing Chicago she obtains employment at Castleberry Hall working for Miss Belle and finds she loves the job of arranging happy receptions. However, the clock is ticking and she has only one month left to continue to prove her worth. At the same, Belle's grandson Dr. Matt Castleberry, a Doctors Without Borders physician has come home to emotionally recover from the atrocities he has seen humanity do to one another. He is so despondent he considers never practicing medicine again. Chloe finds herself attracted to Matt, which could anger her father and cost her access to Mount Olympus.
The second Goddess romantic fantasy (see ALMOST A GODDESS starring Kyra) combines an overall lighthearted whimsical romance with some powerful insight into western doctors struggling with providing help in third world nations. The story line is fast-paced and very breezy (it is Chicago) yet at times the anguish of Dr. Matt suffering from a form of battle fatigue syndrome brings reality to the mix. Readers will enjoy Chloe's breaking of the first commandment of thou shall not fall in love with a mortal, especially an emotionally troubled mortal.
Harriet Klausner
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One more night, please!, August 9, 2007
This review is from: One Night with a Goddess (Goddess, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
Judi's books are always a pleasure! Chloe is fun and spunky- a goddess with faults we could all relate to.
Pick up One Night With a Goddess, and spend a day at the beach or by the pool in pleasure.
Thanks, Judi.
Aleka Nakis
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