Lia met August Bowman at her graduation party given by her parents. It wasn't loved at first sight, as a matter of fact, Lia tries to avoid August, for she knew he's trouble. But he's just persistent and charming his way to Lia to talk to him. The banter between these two is quite entertaining to read. And so when Lia's father gave his gift to her the cup known as the Rose Kylix. August warned Lia about it that...

"If you drink from this cup you will have extraordinarily heightened sexual experiences."

Will Lia believe August?

I've been fascinated by Greek's god and goddess and their story. Tiffany Reisz just made a wonderful adaptation of each character in this book. Be warned, though, that this story will stimulate your wild imagination and if you already read a book by this author, you know she no holds barred when it comes to her writing. I found The Rose greatly enjoyable right from the start. There's the mystery surrounding the Kylix and the secret Lia is hiding from her parents. A real page-turner, a perfect sequel to book 1, The Red! Recommended to readers who like erotic romance.

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In The Rose, Lia, Lord Godwick’s great granddaughter is gifted a rare, one of a kind wine goblet, decorated with a very specific rose, on her 21st birthday. That same night she also meets August Bowman, a collector. Lia is obsessed with Greek mythology, so her father’s gift is very dear to her. When August offers to buy the Rose kylix from her, she refuses, but is willing to experience the unique powers of the artifact.

When a man shows up, who hurt Lia years before and threatens her, she is forced to agree to sell the kylix to August in order to get the money needed to pay off her blackmailer. But she also has stipulations; she will use the kylix with August on a nightly basis for a week, before that the sale goes through.

August on his part decides he will heal Lia’s broken heart, make her believe in love and in the powers of the cup. As the week goes by, he does just that. But he also falls deeply in love with her. And pays a high price for his love.

There’s also, as per usual for Reisz, some form of mindfuck. But that’s expected, and her gift of weaving it into her stories is truly magnificent.

The Rose is an erotic rollercoaster of Greek mythology healing broken hearts, mending trust and some witty, clever and words that shoot straight from Cupid’s arrow into the reader’s heart.

This was not for me, it was okay. Too much back and forth for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher , I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Great fun! A very happy, yet slightly strange, read. The fantasy and mystery of it all definitely keeps you turning the pages. Impossibly not to fall a little bit in love with August Bowman.

Thank you Harlequin and NetGalley for the ARC!

I recieved this book thru Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. First let me say I love love Tiffany Reisz work. I will give this one 4.5 stars since I did skim some towards the end. This book you can read it as a standalone. It had nothing to do with the characters from the Red. Which I was a little disappointed by that because I wanted more of them.

I loved how she tied Greek mythology into this one. It made me want to know more about the Greek Gods. This book is erotic, hot steamy, but needed a little more drama for me. I did stay up to read this one.

This book is GREAT, especially for fans of The Red. In this book, Lia is 21 years old and her parents are the couple from The Red. (omg they are kind of amazing in this book and I loved them a whole lot and would read any short story that is scenes from their open marriage). Anyways, it's Lia's 21st birthday and her Dad gives her a piece of ancient Greek pottery that has magical powers. A man named August offers to help her safely use the cup---which transports her into scenes of Greek Mythology where...well. it's Tiffany Reisz, there is a huge amount of inventive and lovingly described scenes of filthy hot sex.

I loved this book! I loved the Red. But be forewarned, it's ghostpepper hot!

I’ve never read a book quite like this one. It was a complete journey into some of Greek mythologies most erotic tales.

English Lady Ophelia receives a cup, reported to belonging to Aphrodite. A handsome, Greek man also wants to cup, but offers to show her how to use it. The cup really belongs to Eros , God of sex. The cup transports the user into their fantasy. Lia and her lover travel together into the myths and live out the fantasies together.

Very interesting concept and good story. Recommended as something different, Love story but lots of erotic sex scenes.

I knew going into this that this was an erotic romance. Normally not my go to genre, but i loved it. I enjoyed it and glad I tried it! Love Tiffany’s novels!!!

This is the first book I have ever read from Tiffany Reisz. The first book read in this genre also.
I don't read erotic novels because I always assume they might be too sexual or perhaps vulgar.
Not in this case!
What made me to grab this book is the meytholgycal aspect of it. The description was very intriguing and tempting to read.
I am glad I did pick that book!
Although, the book should be read by adults (21+ for me) the story and sexual contents blended well in this book. Simply, you cant just skip these, because if you do...you will get lost in the storyline.
The author cleverly mixes present, and past and infuses it with plenty of erotica blend in it.
I must say...the whole book is well written and yes not offensivly written.
50 shades of grey is nothing to this book!
This book has a good storyline. This book will make you read more books written by this author. This book will keep you well entertained.
I would strongly recommend it to adult audience only!
I was thinking I would never say this...but... Here I am reading that kind of genre... And I am planning to grab another book of Tiffany Reisz and read it again!

This was an interesting book. While well-written and imaginative, it did not feel at all like a romance to me. Perhaps it was not intended to be one. I wanted more of a building of a relationship between August and Lia, and their nightly forays into the realm of Greek myth did not provide that, because they were just playing the roles of other people. I therefore felt the episodes of mythology really did not add much to the book at all.

The Rose is the second book in The Red series. Lia, Mona’s daughter, is given a rare wine cup covered in roses at her twenty first birthday. She is told by August, a friend of her parents, that it is in fact The Rose Kylix. A powerful mythological artifact that can be dangerous in the wrong hands. The story continues with Lia and August reliving classic Greek mythology scenes while using the kylix. Have a fan and some ice on hand because Greek mythology was never this hot in your high school English classes!

The Rose was a gentler, quieter story than the The Red. Despite some of her extracurricular activities Lia is more introverted than her adventurous parents. August has a sweetness about him despite the secrets he keeps from Lia. I describe this as a gentler read but it is still classic Tiffany Reisz. The dialog is smart and funny. The sex is hot and kinky. The scenes were joyful or painful and often both at the same time. Spencer’s retelling of the night Lia was born had me reaching for the tissues several times. Although I could see this read as a standalone I would definitely recommend reading The Red in order to get the full meal of all these characters.

Five big ass roses to Tiffany Reisz for another keeper on the bookshelf of erotica.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for an opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Rose will be published on April 16, 2019.

If you like sex and Greek myths, this book is for you. Full of different views of the myths, This was an interesting take on them.

When I first read the description of this book I laughed. The idea of a magical sex fantasy cup was hilarious to me. However, I also thought it would be a fun romp through the pages so I requested it and got to reading. Having never read anything my Tiffany Reisz before, and not realizing this is a companion piece/sequel I really went in blind. Rather surprisingly, this book ended up being a wonderful blend of romance, sex, fantasy, and I would even say a sort of coming of age in the sense that Lia reconnected with herself.

While I find the undercover escort agency a bit of a stretch, it was a simple yet effective way to add some intrigue and suspense to the story. However, my favourite parts were reading about Lia and August bantering back and forth with each other. It was so darn wholesome, considering the subject matter. Did they screw their was through a number of Greek myths? Yes. Would I have read an entire novel that was just them sassing each other? Also yes.

Reisz has a keen eye for good dialogue and interpersonal relationships (no, not THAT - well, that too but also just people interacting and caring about each other). For that alone I am tempted to pick up a few of her other books for my own shelves. If you want a feel good, sexy romance with a Greek history lesson thrown in then The Rose would be a great choice for you.

If there is anyone who knows how to write erotica with a touch of heart and humour it is Tiffany Reisz. I have read all her stories countless times and every time a new release arrives she never ends to exceed expectations.

The Rose follows the story of Lia, the daughter of Mona who we first met in The Red. When Lia's father gifts her a Rose Kylix for her birthday little does she know what powers that small gift holds.

At that same time she stumbles upon a very captivating character, August Bowman. When they both bond over their love for Greek Mythology, he shares what powers the Rose Kylix holds. However with Lia being wary of his words, when circumstances arrive she tries to believe him.

That belief takes them both to world's she couldn't believe she would ever be able to see. More so, indulging in these mystical yet realistic world's with one another they start to form a bond like no other and it is only about time till they see each for who they really are.

The story is artfully written, with the clear and precise reflection in Greek Mythology there is no way you will leave this story not having learnt a single thing. Along with that Tiffany Reisz is able to bring the perfect mix of comedic relief through Lia's univocally embrassing parents and cheeky humour from Lia, herself and August.

What more could I say? Well this story most certainly pulled on my heart strings like no other. I formed a connection when I read The Red and The Rose did the same non the less. It bought tears to my eyes as I wished for the happy ending these charcaters deserved and in the end all my wishes came true more than I could imagine. It's almost as though I had been drinking from that Rose Kylix myself.

So all I say is take a drink yourself, hear the birds sing and give The Rose the chance it deserves to be devoured, as Tiffany Reisz truly is an artist in every piece of work she writes.

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“ ‘Falling in love is brave and dangerous,’ August said. ‘Like climbing a mountain or going to war. Foolish, too, just like climbing a mountain or going to war. You shouldn’t hate yourself for doing someting brave and dangerous.’ ”

Oh my! Cupid’s arrow has nothing on Tiffany Reisz when she decides to write a story we’ll fall in love
with.

As you know, I don’t like to read synopsis before reading books. Specially when the book is from an author I trust. And Tiffany is THE author I trust. She’s my favorite and there’s a reason for it.

There are plenty of reasons: Søren. Nora. Kingsley. Her incredible mind and talent to put her stories into words. The Red. And now, The Rose. What an incredible story!!

Tiffany has such a way for storytelling that you really feel like you were punched in the face or hit by an arrow after (and during) you finish one of her books.

It’s hard to put into words how her words make me feel. The storytelling in her books is unparalled, the plotlines are always unique and she always manage to follow through with her writing. She can plot and she can write and her sense of humor is both clever and funny. Just a touch of silliness to make the reader smile and giggle, but in such a clever way!

I always say I cannot wait for her next book, but the truth is I don’t mind waiting because they’re always so well done. And that shows how much she respect her readers. Every book she puts out there is impecable, we can see she really works on them and doesn’t just publish the book without thought.

I never thought I’d enjoy her books out of the Original Sinners storyline as much as I enjoy the OS books. But the truth is I definitely do! Tiffany has showed me she’s no one-hit wonder. She’s multifaceted when it comes to writing and I LOVE that about her. She’s versatile and always brings unique stories to her readers. When I grow up I’d be happy being half of the writer and storyteller Tiffany is.

No matter how different the subjects and plotlines of her books, they all have in common her incredible talent for writing and telling a story in a way the reader truly feels transported inside of it. I always feel like I’m part of the story or that it was written just for me. Tiffany’s books just make me feel special as a reader.

And The Rose is no different! I’m completely enchanted by Lia and August. I loved the little mystery going on the story and I loved that I figured it out quite soon. Differently from other books I’ve read, it felt special seeing a mystery I found out being uncovered by the main character. I didn’ feel disappointed that I uncovered the truth before the main character, just the opposite. I was delighted to see the whole thing panning out.

This book has a lot of things I love: romance, history, funny banters, great characters and it’s also sexy in a way that is not tiresome. It felt very real, and the story, as the characters, is very easy to relate to. I love that we can see Tiffany put work and research into her plotline and without making the book boring. Just the opposite. It’s quite addictive and you can’t wait for the next chapter in Lia and August’s story.


Tiffany did it again and in such a great way I won’t be forgetting about this story anytime soon and I read it back in December! I dare to say I liked The Rose even more than The Red and absolutely LOVED The Red!
So thank you once again, Tiffany, for such an amazing story!
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The Rose is a decadent delight that only Tiffany Reisz can deliver. A deliciously naughty tale of Lia Godwick and August Bowman. The madam and the escort. Together they take a ride that is beyond erotic. Beyond roguish. In a word, it is sublime.

Lia is truly her parents's daughter. Spencer and Mona, who provide much-needed comic relief with the requisite parental embarrassment for their offspring, were featured in The Red, the first in this series. And I tend to agree with Mona that Lia is definitely more like her. This 21 year-old young woman finds herself drawn to August and he gives her a sexual awakening like I've never read before. Much like her mother before her and the rakish Malcolm. Who, by the way, is still giving a devilish wink or two from his oft-times changing locations, portrait.

Using incredible tales from Greek mythology, Reisz beautifully guides us through the most ultimate in fantasies that are the ultimate in carnal. Dreams that are all too real give Lia the passion she needed to understand both her intricate legacy, her worship of Aphrodite and her current dilemma with a nasty past lover.

I was immersed in a world that I didn't want to end and to say a fan was needed during August and Lia's trysts is an understatement of mega proportions! I was often flushed and enjoyed myself as much as they did. My love for Greek mythology was taken to new heights as I got to understand even more what these ancient stories really meant. I could not get enough, and I completely understood Lia's own insatiable love for these narratives.

With a gift for combining erotica with humor and heart like no one else, Tiffany Reisz has crafted yet another winner with The Rose. At the crux of this story is the Rose Kylix and my question is: where can I get one of these for myself? If Lia and August's adventures could truly come to life, we should all get a chance to experience the powers of this mysterious vessel and live a life fully satiated.

Worthy of all the stars and more, it is a remarkable book that is not to be missed. A truly unique experience that is unmatched in this remarkable book world.

5+++ stars!

The Rose was awesome. I loved the way the author wove Greek mythology into a modern story. I also loved the fact that it was a super naughty read yet it highlighted serious issues. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and definitely recommend to those who love erotic romance.

After bingeing on the Original Sinners Series, I was under no illusion that this book would be an erotica romance, complete with all kinds of kinky delights.

With that said, unlike the Original Sinners Series, there's little romance to speak of. The story is extremely erotic and some of the kinks might make certain readers uncomfortable.

While I enjoyed the story enough, I like Tiffany's writing, I feel I would've got more out of it if I was up to speed with mythology. Some of the retellings were lost on me.

Copy received via NetGalley

Publication date - April 2019

If you are a fan of Tiffany Reisz you might as well skip this review and go purchase The Rose. I say this because I think this is one of the author's best offerings. It is explicit, actually sometimes just a touch beyond explicit, if that's even possible. Still, it is written as a combination of erotic fantasy and Greek mythology which is a perfect match. The story begins with the characters of Lia and August "sparring" around a Greek cup called the Rose Kylix. Lia has it, August wants it. And much sexiness follows. There is a bit of an "ick factor" in the plot, between Lia and her mother. Although this ick factor makes sense in the frame of Greek mythology, I deducted one star in my rating below... because.... ick!!! I have to say that I think the author is full of talent for story telling and it amuses me to think that she decided to aim her ability in the direction of mythology, probably just because she could.

This one was an easy pick for my #ValentinesDay review: The Rose by Tiffany Reisz, which #IMO was 𝙁𝘼𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾! No, actually that's the understatement of the CENTURY:

The Rose🌹, by Tiffany Reisz was ⭐️𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍 ⭐️

I dare to say, so much so, that while reading it, I went to bed every night hoping to find my own Eros in some twisted dream scene...😍 In fact, this story stole my heart and my sleep and almost all my free time the entire month I spent reading it. (I still have hope to find Eros in my dreams tho 😍❤️👀💭🤣)

I know the majority of us had an idea what the Rose was about (being sort of of a continuation of The Red), but it fell way above any expectations I had. Hopefully for you, you paid attention to your English lit teacher back in HS, cause you may or may have not heard about some of the #Greek mythology gods mentioned here (there's the difference between this and The Red actually). The beauty of this book lies on the exquisite details Tiffany added to every single one of Lia's and August's fantasies. Everything was so elaborate, so tasteful, so magnifiscently described. Forget the erotic content, (which is fine, but shouldn't be the whole focus) the entire story as a whole EXCEEDED any and all expectations in every single additional element included. Once again Tiffany Reisz delivers one of the most remarkable and memorable love stories (cause I do tag this as a love story), and the humor added to this overall just made me smile like a fool. Literally. [Yes, we know now that Eros had an affair with a Cloud. Yes, you read correctly: A CLOUD 🤣☁️]

Anywho, for the life of me I promise NOT to spoil this 😍, but I can tell you one thing for certain: Once you start this story it will be very difficult to put your book (or reader) down. I can assure you though, that the more you read about August and Lia, the more you will fall in love with them (no Ero's arrows required 😉).

Many many THAK YOU's for the #ARC provided by @harlequinbooks in exchange for an honest #review 💛