Hide & Seek (Games of Zeus, #1) in Q&A with Aimee Laine

Mar 04, 2012 Lynn Reynolds rated it really liked it

“Hide & Seek: A Games of Zeus Novel” by Aimee Laine
Lexi Shepherd ran along the beach to make a delivery. Her client isn’t happy. She runs away from him and ends up at the wrong house. She meets a man there who intrigues her. His name is Tripp Fox. She’s also searching for her soulmate. This is where our mystery begins.

When Lexi first meets Tripp she doesn’t realize it but he has a fiancée. In talking, they find that they have something in common but neither is happy about it. Lexi also finds th ...more

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Feb 07, 2012 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it really liked it

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I received this book as a part of the Read 2 Review program.

Talk about swept off your feet. Let me just say that this was an enjoyable read. The Zeus fox and hound as the basis for the love story that unfolds is an interesting one. Not familiar with the tale, I was sucked in to read more.

Lexi, the female lead, was a well grounded girl not like some of the silly girls I’ve been reading lately. For the most part her actions were believable and admirable on occasion. Tripp, the hunky male lead was ...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Luta Wolf rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, straight-romance, reviewed-for-tbr

There is absolutely no simplicity to this author’s writing style, the structure was very complex which completely complemented the multifaceted plot. Yet the author made it seem simple with the effortless way that she sewed the plot, romance, and suspense. The suspense was in the fact that you didn’t really know which way the story would go. The whole time I wonder in which direction the author was going to take this, which of course added to the emotional impact.

The characters do lean towards ...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Brenda Demko rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I am going to try and convey how much I liked this book. I'm not sure that it's possible though because it was soooo good.

To start with, it was a completely different PNR concept. There were no werewolves, vampires, faeries, witches etc. The hero and heroine were completely human and mostly normal. Normal in this case, was anything but boring. I love a good werewolf book more than the average person but it's nice to to have a change of pace every once in awhile. This was definitely a great optio ...more

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Oct 03, 2011 J.A. Belfield rated it it was amazing

Some books? It's just impossible to review them without sounding like a blathering imbecile. Most the time that happens to me, it's because I've fallen hook, line and sinker for the main male character and still have starry eyes whilst trying to write my review.
Everyone has a favourite type of male character who's their ultimate fictional guy. Tripp Fox is mine.
MINE, I say! *cough*
Anyway, Hide & Seek may not be due out for a little while, but I'm the lucky sucker who had an early sneak preview. ...more

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Jan 03, 2012 Janina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Tripp Fox goes against all things Lexi Shepard does not agree with. With their gifts from the Greek God Zeus, Lexi has the ability to find things, and Tripp cannot be caught, except by one woman. Falling in love with Tripp breaks all the rules. Despite her principles, Lexi’s unable to stay away from the bad boy. Zeus didn’t give Lexi and Tripp their talents to make their relationship a simple thing. He designed it to be exactly the opposite, Impossible.With their separation, Lexi expects Tripp t Tripp Fox goes against all things Lexi Shepard does not agree with. With their gifts from the Greek God Zeus, Lexi has the ability to find things, and Tripp cannot be caught, except by one woman. Falling in love with Tripp breaks all the rules. Despite her principles, Lexi’s unable to stay away from the bad boy. Zeus didn’t give Lexi and Tripp their talents to make their relationship a simple thing. He designed it to be exactly the opposite, Impossible.With their separation, Lexi expects Tripp to forfeit love in favor of destiny. He, on the other hand, intends to beat Zeus at his own game. With a plan, Tripp challenges Lexi to take the one action no one else can.Find him. The question isn’t can she, but will she?

I received this book from JTaylor Publishing to review because I am part of their reviewers program. So on to the review!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved it so much! It was exciting, the characters were amazing, it kept you guessing, and it was so different than the books I am use to reading.

Lets start with the character, Lexi and Tripp. Those to are what made the story! Tripp was wonderful. He was kind of everything I love in a male counterpart. Bad boy, but loving; Secretive, but willing; and Cunning, but cute. And Tripp was so adventurous. He brought the action to the book, but so did Lexi. I just adored his character! Lexi, was kind of self-conscience to me at first, the goody girl who didn't want to do anything wrong or take a chance. But I really like her character. She wanted to try new things and go outside her comfort zone, but would always second guess herself. Lexi and Tripp's relationship was absolutely, how should I say this, heated. Between the arguing, the sex, and their over all chemistry, what's not to love?!

Emma and Ian always had me laughing. Emma knew her twin and knew exactly what she would/say before she said it, which I loved! I loved when Emma called Lexi out on when she knew Lexi was thinking negatively about an issue. It was so entertaining. Ian was just a trip. But I loved he and Tripp's brotherly relationship.
Marge and Gorge confused the mess out of me in the beginning, but I now understand their whole part in the story. They were adorable!

The action in this book was written out so well. Since I am an action kind of girl, that is one of the things that keeps me flipping the pages and I was not disappointed with this book! I stay up all night to read this book and it is now 5:10 in the AM! I pulled an all nighter but I am so glad I did.

The ending was so sweet and I enjoyed every minute reading it! I would say the only problem I really had with this book was Lexi's inability to trust Tripp. As the reader, I see what he's capable of and how he's feeling. Lol It just frustrated me to know end, because I loved Tripp and trusted him so why is she having the trust issues! Lol Silly me :)

But overall, the book was amazing! I enjoyed it. It is an adult book to all my readers out their. But if you love a good romance, action, and a tad of mystery, I think you'll enjoy this book! ...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Danielle Smiley rated it really liked it

Shelves: my-e-books, pnr-urban-fantasy

The pure romance of this book has left me struggling for words. That is not good for me as a book blogger, excellent for me as a reader, but speechless tends to make reviewing hard.

So excuse my ramblings and gushings...

Great premise! The story of the fox and the hound conundrum in Greek mythology was new to me. I loved the story's set up. I loved that their story was represented in stars. I found this especially romantic as my husband and I (who do not have " a song") have a constellation that's ...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Jocelyn Adams rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Hide & Seek by the lovely and talented Aimee Laine is a hardcore romantic’s dream come true. It’s filled to the brim with conflict, intrigue, heart-melting romance, a hot guy who is flawed but sweet, a heroine who knows what she wants, and enough sexual tension to set the house on fire. Not to mention the poetic writing style and scenery I disappeared into like a daydream.

Five big ones from me! ☆☆☆☆☆

Let’s begin with the cover. Yummy, right? What a spectacular view. The cityscape of Paris isn’t b ...more

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Oct 08, 2011 R. Brennan rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, series, urban-fantasy, friendsbooks, reviewed

4.5 of 5 Stars! A fantastic, romantic paranormal read.

Having always been interested in mythologies and lore, I was keen to get my hands on this new novel by Aimee Laine. Games of Zeus? What could that be all about? The mind boggled. So when the review copy arrived in my inbox, I jumped in with both feet. Easy to do with the way Ms. Laine sets the stage at the outset. We start on an intriguing high and the story never lets go.

Hide and Seek takes established Greek mythology, sprinkles it with a d 4.5 of 5 Stars! A fantastic, romantic paranormal read.

Having always been interested in mythologies and lore, I was keen to get my hands on this new novel by Aimee Laine. Games of Zeus? What could that be all about? The mind boggled. So when the review copy arrived in my inbox, I jumped in with both feet. Easy to do with the way Ms. Laine sets the stage at the outset. We start on an intriguing high and the story never lets go.

Hide and Seek takes established Greek mythology, sprinkles it with a dash of paranormal, and then shakes it all up with a healthy dose of passionate romance. Tasty vittles!

Based on the legend of the cunning fox who never gets caught and the always successful seeker, the hound, Hide and Seek features the most hunky male lead this reviewer has come across to date. Tripp Fox is exactly the kind of man who gets my attention--sweet and sexy with a dash of dangerous. I bet you can't guess which side of Zeus' paradox he plays? His counterpart, Lexi Shepherd, is of course, the hound, the seeker who can find whatever she looks for.

Our star-crossed (literally) soulmates are set at opposing sides of the ultimate paradox, and must figure out a way to best the game to be together.

I absolutely loved this story. It held enough tension and drama to keep me turning the pages and the romance balanced just the right amounts of sweet and steamy passion.

The secondary characters were absolutely wonderful. They really jumped off the page, and their presence added to the beautifully described, intricate details of the story, as well as the fictional paranormal town, Rune, N.C. which was also featured in Ms. Laine's debut novel, Little White Lies.

The only thing that stopped me from giving this novel a full 5 star rating was Lexi Shepherd's character. True to her nature, Lexi is good--almost to the point of prude. Throughout the story she questioned Tripp's morals and intentions, despite his behaving quite well throughout the novel (considering he knows no matter what he can't get caught if he doesn't want to). About halfway through the novel, I found myself annoyed when she continually refused to trust Tripp or sometimes even give him the benefit of the doubt. For all we see him doing for her when in his POV, it was difficult to swtich back and be "okay" with her distrust of his intentions. That being said, I did like her overall, and was rooting for her and Tripp to "make it". I just needed to remind myself she was only being true to who she is -- the upstanding and morally solid hound.

I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys paranormal romances, and would consider it a MUST READ for anyone with an interest in the Greek myths. ...more

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Oct 06, 2011 Terri Rochenski rated it it was amazing

Well, I must confess. I gave Little White Lies 5 stars and this one is better by far. If I could, it would get 6 or 7.

What a unique story. Wish I'd thought of it. Yes, it's a love story, but it's so much more. Ms. Laine can tell a story like few can, engaging the reader's senses so that we taste the salt water, see the sleeping store clerk, hear the squeaky stairs, taste the desserts from Dulces... oh if only we could taste Tripp Fox as well. Le Sigh.

The tension from the first page had me thinki ...more

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