Who said life as a demigoddess would be easy? Kyra and her
sisters, Zoë and Chloe, were perfectly happy whiling away
eternity on Mount Olympus, until their impossible-to-
satisfy father, Zeus, came down on them like, ahem, a fire
bolt from the sky. The three girls are the least effective
of the muses he created, and Zeus threatens them with
banishment from demigoddess status (which would mean long
hours of toil in the Mount Olympus kitchens) if they don't
manage to spread some sunshine among the humans. The three
sisters must live one year as mortals on Earth, and if they
show enough improvement, Zeus will make them full goddesses.
With the prospect of spending forever being worshipped in
unspeakable luxury at stake, Kyra is determined to make the
most of her banishment to Las Vegas. After all, it's the
perfect place to hone her particular talent — inspiring
mortals to believe in good fortune. And she's sure she'll
have no trouble with Zeus's final condition: that none of
the demigoddesses fall in love with a human man. But just
to be safe, she'll stay celibate and keep her eyes on the
prize. Everything goes great — until the owner of the
casino where Kyra works starts to see a dent in his profits
that makes him suspicious enough to send in an
investigator.
Jake Lennox is a professional gambler, and he's willing to
bet that the gorgeous brunette walking the casino floor has
something to do with the strange pattern his boss is so
worried about. He makes it his mission to get close to
Kyra, and although she tries to resist, ultimately his
combination of bold charm and surprising sweetness wins
more than her body. Zeus won't be happy that she's broken
his rule about falling for a mortal, but hey...some things
are worth the risk.
ALMOST A GODDESS gives us a fresh take on paranormal
romance — not a vampire or werewolf in sight! The author's
use of Greek mythology is the strongest element of the
story, giving a somewhat dusty storyline a shiny new
finish. Kyra and Jake are likable young lovers, and the
Vegas setting adds to the fun.
21st-Century
Performance appraisal
Kyra
Position Title -- Muse of Good Fortune
Evaluated by --
Mighty Zeus, President, CEO, Top God
Performance Assessment
Kyra's performance has, quite frankly, been a
disappointment over these past one hundred years. Our Muse
of Good Fortune, despite her exceptional charm and
unearthly beauty, has been slacking off, getting by on her
looks, wiles, and considerable sex appeal -- not to
mention her privileged position as the daughter of Mighty
Zeus Himself!
Performance Objectives
The best place on Earth for the Muse of Good Fortune to
make a difference is . . . Las Vegas. Therefore Kyra is to
spend one year at the famous Acropolis Casino, where she
will inspire good fortune. During her sentence, she is
forbidden from getting romantically involved with a
mortal, and most especially not with Jake Lennox. This
professional gambler-turned-investigator is too seductive
and attractive for his own good. Besides, Jake has an
agenda that may prove too dangerous for Kyra's soft heart.
So, if she falls in love, all bets are off.
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