Hero Worship (King of Shadows 2)  by Amelia Wilde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 9, 2023

Hercules always wanted the innocent young Daisy, but he could never have her. She was perfect in every way. He was born of violence and shadows. His birthright is sacrifice. Never love.

Fighting for his country left him battered and broken. He built a successful business in technological security. Wealth. Fame. None of it makes him worthy of her.

Then she’s caught in the sights of dangerous men.

He has to protect her. Except the forces that target her are the very ones that threaten his past. Can he save her without exposing his own desperate longing? Or will his secrets tear them both apart?

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REVIEW: HERO WORSHIP is the second instalment in Amelia Wilde’s contemporary, adult, KING OF SHADOWS slightly paranormal/ fantasy, dark, erotic romance focusing on former Special Forces soldier turned security specialist Hercules and artist Daisy, with a large ensemble cast of characters from Greek Mythology-a modern day retelling of the gods of Olympus. HERO WORSHIP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hercules and Daisy) HERO WORSHIP follows in the wake of several attacks directed at our story line heroine. Daisy is battling a horrific disorder that is slowly robbing her of her life and her will to live, a disease that worsens with bright lights, stress, and has now been affected by her nightmares and dreams. Desperate to protect his daughter, Hades, with the help of his brothers Zeus and Poseidon, calls in help from former Special Forces soldier Hercules, the man with whom Daisy had fallen in love but as Daisy’s disorder worsens, Hercules calls in reinforcements, returning Daisy to her family, in search for help or a possible cure. What ensues is the building but highly sexual relationship between Hercules and Daisy, as Daisy and Hercules’ nightmares merge, invoking the demons from both of their pasts.

The relationship between Daisy and Hercules started several years earlier when Hercules saved Daisy from a sexual assault. Daisy has never forgotten about the boy who saved her life but as Daisy’s disorder worsens, she is reluctant to call in help from the people she loves. Hercules has loved Daisy for as long as he can remember but struggles in the wake of his own nightmares that refuse to let go. As Daisy and Hercules’ relationship quickly turns into something more, it is the something more that Daisy needs to feel alive. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of mythological Greek gods and goddess including Zeus, Hades (and Persephone), Poseidon and Demeter, and their significant others, extended family, as well as Ares, Artemis and Apollo. Artemis and Apollo’s story is next in TWIN FLAME.

HERO WORSHIP is a modern retelling of the Greek gods of Olympus, who live and work in California- a story of betrayal and vengeance, obsession and madness, health and happiness, family and love. The premise is entertaining, intriguing and enchanting;the romance is provocative; the characters are familiar yet powerful and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of steamy contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.