Who among mortals could possibly be strong enough to match the mother of the erotes in her game of desire? While the first three novellas in the series focused on three of the erotes (Pothos, Himeros and Anteros), this story introduces Aphrodite and her insatiable hunger for love. Thus, the concept of the Gods of Love series was born-stand-alone novellas that can be read in any order, but that also share a common theme. While the erotic author in me applauds the idea of the greatness of Eros, I also love the idea that his power, and therefore that of the erotes, stems primarily from a woman-the Olympian goddess Aphrodite (sometimes called Venus in Roman mythology). Erotes is the plural of eros (desire), and I am fascinated by the idea that love is so complex it must be personified across several beings. The Greek god Eros was either their father or one of their brothers.Īnother belief, and the one that resonates best with me, is that the erotes were in fact different aspects of the primal god, Eros. The most popular belief seems to be that the erotes were a group of winged gods who were the children of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and sexuality who was born from the foam of the sea. Want to read this one first in the series? Go ahead! Each of the GODS OF LOVE novellas is stand-alone with a common theme featuring the winged gods of desire known as the erotes. This steamy romance from a USA Today bestselling author provides a guaranteed happy ending.IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY there are many versions from which to pick and choose, and researching the erotes was no exception. Has he finally found the one with whom even a god of desire could find happiness? Forever, after all, is such a long time to be alone. A woman who understands the whole human experience, from every perspective. A woman who answers his own call and offers everything he desires. When he decides to accept one last call he finds a woman who is unique. But he has been living among mortals too long and his energy has waned. Himeros is one of the immortal gods of love, and as such it is his duty to answer the call of desire whenever a human needs him. Born into a male body, she spent her childhood and teens living as a boy, and has only returned in an effort to put the past behind her so she can begin to live life without the continuing fear of loneliness and rejection. A god of desire on the edge of burnout meets a mortal woman with a unique and secret past. In the arms of transgender woman Gina, has Himeros finally discovered the one with whom even an immortal could find fulfillment?Gina is forced to confront her fears when she attends a high school reunion.

Aphrodite Calling by Jen Katemi