| He looked a bit evil. “Have you eaten lunch yet?” It sounded like idle conversation. I knew better. Lunch? Now he wanted to be nice. I learned everything I needed from him and he wants to offer now. Star caught my attention from the corner of my vision. If I thought her previous head nod was profuse, this one was setting off Richter scales all the way in Eros’ homeland. “What do you have in mind Spartan?” One eyebrow cocked at my use of his ancestry then an approving nod. Not that I care if he approved. He clasped his hands together. “I prepare excellent grilled fish.” “Ah, rule one, don’t go to someone else’s place. What about a restaurant? I know most of the shacks are good around here.” “I have a boat.” the smile he gave with that statement bordered on devilish. Synapses went off again. I pictured him on a boat, just didn’t know the name of it. So logic time again. “What’s the name of your boat?” “Does not work that way. You must see my boat.” I could see the boat, doesn’t mean I would have to go on it. I just needed the name. I stood up without a word, put my laptop in the bag, then my SPF 50, grabbed my coconut and started off down the beach. American with attitude, at its finest. I will admit I wanted to give the bathing suit bottom that was slowly riding the wrong way a good tug, but with the god of love watching, I didn’t dare. I hoped it wasn’t as obvious as it felt. “Why do you work on vacation?” He asked as he caught up, not even out of breath. “Who said this was a vacation?” |
| Mortals, Gods, and a Muse is a refreshing twist on mythology told with humor, drama, and love. Suzette Vaughn has a unique style that captivates the reader just to see what will happen next! You won't be disappointed with this entertaining read. ~Tracy Beltran |
| Mortals, Gods, and a Muse Suzette Vaughn Sherry Duncan, successful romance novelist with a bad case of writer's block, decides to run away from her muse on a paradise vacation--to the Virgin Islands. She meets someone who could pass for an ancient Greek god. And finds her life suddenly so full of intrigue and romance it rivals the lives of her characters. |
