Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: A Spartan Love
SERIES: Sparta Love #1, Apollo’s Men #2
AUTHOR: Kayla Jameth
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 236 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2014
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Spartan Love: Book One
The Epics of Apollo’s Men
Alone, Andreas toils on a remote farmstead for a Spartan overlord. When a kryptes enters his world, Andreas fears for his life. The dread warriors stalk and kill helots—like Andreas’ father—as part of their training.
Andreas sees only one way to save himself: he must tame the fearsome warrior.
But what began as self-preservation develops into attraction. Yearning for the company of someone other than his ferret, Ictis, Andreas decides to trust the Spartan warrior and risk the fate that claimed his father.
Born to rule by the sword, Theron sees the world as his and acts accordingly, taking everything Andreas offers and reaching for more. However, love between men in Sparta is considered shameful and requires either exile or suicide to redeem Sparta’s honor. Now, only the gods can save them from the terrible price Sparta extracts from men who desire other men.
REVIEW:
How about some hot young Greeks on tap? Yum yum. I love the history of anything Greek. Especially the gods. So this was a thrill for me to read. And I’m glad the author took the time to check her history. From what I read it’s pretty dead on. From the names to the stories, myths and all the gods entail. Including how they are worshipped. That made it an even better read for me.
Andreas is so lonely. He has his goats and his little ferret for company. The family on the next farm is trying to pawn their daughter of on him, but Andreas wants no part of that. He just wants some company. Not a child for a wife. One that doesn’t even appeal to him. But his woolgathering has possibly cost him his life. He’s being followed and he’s almost positive it’s a kryptes. They are taught to kill, steal, and anything to survive. He makes in his hut and under his bed but he doesn’t know if it’s in time. The kryptes has entered his hut and he is terrified. Having lost his father to one, he knows it’s a matter of time. But the kryptes just takes his food and leaves him be. Andreas thinks if maybe he cooks for the kryptes, he will leave him be. Night after night he leaves food outside for the kryptes, and although Andreas is scared, he is also interested. He thinks he’s lost his mind to be interested in a man who would kill him. But one night he invites him in and a bond is formed. Theron is just as interested in Andreas. They have to be secretive but they spend as much time as they can together. But Theron knows he needs to get moving on the road before someone suspects them, and he wants Andreas with him. They make plans to make it possible. Now hopefully the gods will hear their prayers and those in charge will let it come to pass.
Oh. Sweet, beautiful Andreas. He’s never been with any one before. And the desires Theron brings forth in him are making him crazy. He can’t stop thinking or dreaming of him. But would that mean Theron would look at Andreas as no more than a prostitute? Or a slave? Something not worthy? They are so different in their stations now as it is. This would make it worse. But dear gods, he want that man. And he’s so cute the way he is always blushing. Theron finds it adorable too. I hate that every culture around them is ok with two men being together, but Sparta it’s a no no. And the gods, especially Apollo, are about sick of it. They have men for lovers too. So what makes Sparta think they have the right to be different? And Theron realizes he wants to do more than just protect Andreas now. He wants it all. Maybe they will have a way to work around this mess. They both hope so. But now after losing a brother in arms, Theron knows they have to be even more secretive now.
The book leaves off as Theron leaves for his journey to see if they can out their plan in place. So I’m anxious to see what happens next. Especially with that heifer next door who won’t leave Andreas alone. Theron has claimed him and he wants no other. It’s a good start to a good series. I’m more than intrigued. Pick it up and see what you think!
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