Received this as an ARC from Netgalley. All thoughts are my own.

I was excited when I saw the description of this. Greek mythology is my favorite and I had been wanting to read something slightly out of the norm for what I normally read. And this fit. When I got approved for it, I immediately had to read it. Unfortunately, I had to wait for what i thought would be after work. But due to the weather where I live, I got a phone call saying that I wasn't needed, to stay home, and to stay safe. So I was able to start reading this sooner than I had dared hope.

I was able to consume every second of this book in one sitting. I could not stop reading. I had grabbed myself a glass of wine before starting and the wine didn't quite make it to a quarter of the way into the book.

This was a fun, sexy way to spend an evening of putting myself into Lia's shoes as she experienced the kylix with August. I would have been just as skeptical as she was in the beginning. Maybe even try talking myself into believing that what she experienced was just a hallucination. But after a while, it does become fairly clear that this was a very real thing they were experiencing.

In the beginning, August doesn't reveal what his real name is and who his family is. However, I was able to call his identity. It felt fairly obvious from all the hints that are dropped. It still felt part of all the fun.

The formatting of my copy was off and made it a little difficult to read in places. Mostly with conversations. And almost time there was a word that started with "fl," like "flower" or "flirt," there would be a space between the f and the l. It read as "f lower" instead of "flower."That was a bit distracting. Especially at the beginning when I wasn't expecting it.

Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a good time reading something in this genre.

Lady Orphelia, "Lia", is a privileged young woman from an eccentric family who is also a madam at the ripe old age of twenty one.  On the night of her graduation party she receives not only a very rare and beautiful kylix, a wine cup dating to 500 B.C. rumored to be used in ceremonies at Aphrodite's temple, but also the determined attention of sexy and mysterious, Augustine Bowman.  Bowman, who tried to buy the cup himself, tells Lia the true origins and powers of the kylix and her adventure amongst the gods begins.

Having absolutely loving The Red, when I saw that Ms. Reisz had done a second book in the same style I jumped at the chance to get my hands on it.  Like The Red, The Rose is a delightful combination of enigmatic hero, extraordinary heroine, history, sex and magic.  Set in modern day England, its backdrop is the deity-filled world of the Greek gods as August takes Lia to astonishing and erotic scenarios via the kylix.    

Whether she is writing about the lores and mythology of Zeus and his many brethren or crafting a lusty and rousing sex scene, Ms. Reisz' fine attention to detail puts you within the story, not just an outsider looking in.  Her characters are vibrant and larger than life, their experiences unique and otherworldly.   The story balances flawlessly between real world Lia and August, their trials and negotiations and the couples they become within the depths of the kylix.  

The Rose's amazing and artful mix of eroticism, magic, and finding the one that is your match and soulmate can't recommended enough. This is a must read for romance lovers.

I don't normally read M/F erotica and actually thought this was F/F erotica when I signed up to read it. I thought it was a decent read and for sure had plenty of hot sex.

The Rose is another fascinating piece by Reisz. It's erotic, original, mysterious, and with a dash of mythology! Highly recommend.

I really liked this book, especially since I went to school for classics. Definitely a different direction than many erotic stories take and I really enjoyed that.

A very spicy book. The Rose by Tiffany Reisz. When I requested the book I didn't realize it was part of a series but I was still able to enjoy the storyline.

If there is an opportunity to read an early copy of any of Tiffany Reisz's work, I will always take it. She continues to surprise me at each and every turn. I know I will always get a well thought out plot and female characters that are always a step above of the norm. And the characters always have the best witty dialogue between each other. The Rose was no different.
The Rose is the second book to The Red. You don't need to read The Red to understand and love this book. It is a complete stand alone within the series and I'm sure all will enjoy it.
Lia is the daughter of the main character in The Red. This is her story. It's her graduation and her father gives her the gift of a Rose Kylix because of her love of greek mythology. But that isn't her only "gift" she receives. A part of her past returns and ultimately blackmails her. And in true Reisz form, Lia is bound to save herself. She is a young and perhaps slightly naive woman, but she is strong enough to know that she can answer to her own problems.
"You're like a kitten with a switchblade."
That is what women do, after all. Save themselves.

Her problem leads her to August and discovering the powers of the Kylix. This is where the real meat of the story is. This is where erotica meets greek mythology meets Reisz's unique style of retelling the tales through erotic "dreams", if you will. And it is stunning and truly magical. I was pulled in and didn't want to come out of these adventures. They were beautiful and allowed us to see another side of August and Lia together and the dialogue between them was for the romantics.

"The thread of your life and the thread of mine are knotted together for reasons unknown to me. Don't fight fate, Lia. You will not win."

The Rose was a truly unique and magical journey that almost had a flair for historical romance in the 21st century England. I loved the obviously well researched aspects of Greek mythology and the witty sarcasm of both August and Lia. They were two souls bound to one another through the powers that be. And their adventures to happiness were so sensual and erotic even in questionable situations.
I think anyone that enjoys a bit of history with their romance can fully absorb and fall down the Reisz rabbit hole with The Rose. It won't disappoint.

Erotica at its finest!!

I had no doubt going in that Tiffany Reisz would deliver another delectable book that was different from anything that I have read all while giving me the sinful deeds that an erotic novel lover like me craves.

Fantasy and history collide is this absolutely sexy tale.

Lia, daughter of Mona (from The Red!!) is 21 and in attendance of her college graduation party. Among the guests there is August. The devastatingly handsome, mysterious man who is hoping to obtain Lia’s very special graduation gift- the Rose kylix.

Whew! The things that the kylix is capable of is told sold well in this story and at times had me not knowing which way to look. Beyond blush worthy doesn’t give it enough justice.

I don’t want to give much more away in regards to this book. Going in blind would definitely enhance your experience.

I expected it to be well written. Check!
I expected to devour it just as I have with this author’s other books. Check!
I expected to be taken on a journey but I wasn’t prepared for the amazing one this author gave me.
It went above and beyond and beyond and beyond!

I would highly recommend this book! You will not be disappointed.

Romance isn't one of my usual genres because it falls into the usual (albeit addictive) formulas that isn't mean to reflect real life. Okay, fine ... nobody reads romance *because* it reminds them of real life. I didn't read The Rose because it's supposed to resemble real life. I read it because the description sounded interesting and and the reviews were good.

And perhaps it's because I went in with little expectation that I was blown away by what a fantastic read this was.

Lia's parents throw her a graduation party. Because of her interest in Greek mythology, her father presents her with something called a Rose Kylix, a drinking vessel used in ceremonies dedicated to Eros in ancient Greece. Enters August Bowman, a wealthy art collector (Greek, of course) who has a fixation of acquiring the kylix and far more knowledge about it than anyone Lia knows. He offers to show her and off they went on a fantasy erotic escapade in mythological Greece.

At the same time, Lia had been running an escort service through university and her secret was about to be blown by someone from her past. He blackmailed her for an amount of money that she could only raise if she accepted August's offer to buy the Rose Kylix from her.

As part of the deal, she and August embarks on many, many sexy adventures with the help of the magical drinking vessel. Naturally he falls for her. Meanwhile, Lia has to come to grips with her blackmailer and their shared history.

The Rose is a next-generational follow-up to The Red (which is about how her parents met), which I had not read and am now dying to get my hands on. The Rose stands alone well, which is the better news.

Author Tiffany Reisz hits a lot of right notes with this book - engaging and endearing lead characters, great sex scenes, a device that makes your erotic fantasies come true. Escapism at its finest. The only part I rolled my eyes on was the part about Lia's past with her blackmailer, but I also keep forgetting that Lia is young enough not to be able to deal well with this scenario.

As for August Bowman, what leading man in a romance novel doesn't have a mysterious past? This takes the cake as far as any other mysterious pasts are concerned, but I was fully invested in the fantasy by the time the reveal came that I grinned rather than rolled my eyes.

A solid 5-star from me because I enjoyed it far more than I'm going to admit.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley.

Four British high society girls playing escort are in danger of being found out when a lot of their clients are invited to a birthday party. A statue of Aphrodite is involved, as well as an ancient goblet. The birthday girl can’t resist her Greek guest, who is really jonesing for the goblet, leading to some fantasy escapades as well as real ones.
The writing during the Greek visions is stunning. It’s hard to believe this is the same author that wrote the wonderful but completely opposite Picture Perfect Cowboy, but on the other hand it’s not. I particularly liked their patter. The heroine is a bit mannered, a touch spoiled, and prone to fits of stubbornness and posturing, but her sense of humor makes up for a lot. She’s also incredibly lucky; usually when an immortal plays with a mortal’s life, it doesn’t turn out nearly as well.
There’s a recurring gag about him having sex with a cloud, which makes me laugh every time, especially when he admits it might have only been a fog or a stiff breeze.
Some confusing turns at the end, but eventually neatly wrapped up.

As I have come to expect with Tiffany Reisz, this was a fascinating ride. Intriguing, original, sexy, mysterious, "The Rose" is an erotic adventure that mixes fantasy and mythology in a way that only a brave, daring author can.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Why I love books written by Tiffany Reisz? Because they are unique, like THE RED and THE ROSE.
This story is an erotic fairytale. Lia (daughter of Mona from The Red) get a kylix from her father as a graduation present. But this kylix had a special power: when someone drinks from it he/she will experience her/his erotic fantasies, they enter them, live them.
August, a really handsome, attractive and myterious man told Lia the story about the kylix and he helped her use it. Lia loved mythology so through her erotic fantasies we could read about the famous and hot stories from the greek mytology.
Unbelievable what Tiffany Reisz can do! Every chapter told a story about a famous mytological couple, about their love story. This book arused my interest about greek mytology, now I want to know more about the couples in the book!
It's an erotic book with lots and lots of sex scenes in it. But it's also a romantic story too. I recommend this book to every Tiffany Reisz fan, especially those should read it who love the Red!
I don't really know how many stars should I give this book. I love Tiffany's work, I loved The Red, and I liked this book too. But somehow I liked the Red more, I finished that in record time. Maybe the classic art was closer to me than the greek mytology? I don't know. So compairing to that book (which was 5 stars for me) I give this book 4* because it was unique, and hot and sweet too!

The Rose by Tiffany Reisz is one of the most unique and well written books that I have read. I read several books every month and this book just is so different from every single romance or erotic book I’ve read. It brings the worlds of Greek Mythology, history, and romance together in one story. The characters are well written and so in-depth that you would not see them in other books by other authors. They are unique and you can not wait to learn more about them and the people around them. Tiffany Reisz does a wonderful job in writing about the mythological world and how it relates to these characters and their story. I have always loved Greek Mythology and it’s such an excellent thing to weave into romance. I’ve seen others try to do paranormal with it but here she is making it part of the story instead of making the story just on that. Such a beautiful written book and I like how she is able to tell the story of Lia and what happened to her and why this put a rift in her life. So powerful in this time of women empowerment and speaking up. The love story being told is so unique and makes this book incredible how he has to build his time with her. I highly recommend this book to read. The Rose is so far one of my favorite books of 2019.

Tiffany Reisz never lets me down. NEVER.

The Rose is a sequel to The Red (and having read both - you can read one without having read the other. But why not read both as they are SO GOOD). Those of you who have read The Red, I won't spoil how the two relate to each other.

Lia is the daughter of parents who are well to do, as well as wealthy art collectors. Upon her graduation from college, her father gifts her with an ancient kylix - a wine cup decorated with roses. A friend of her parents, August Bowman, tells her that the kylix was used in ceremonies worshipping Eros, the Greek god of love. He then proceeds to try and purchase the kylix from her, advising that it contains powers that could be dangerous. Of course, Lia refuses. Not only is it a gift from her father, but it appeals to her own interest in Greek mythology.

Further, Lia has a little secret that her family doesn't know about it. When she is blackmailed by someone who wants to be paid for keeping her secret, she seeks August out not only to allow him to purchase the kylix - but also to explore its powers.

This is Tiffany Reisz, so the "adventures" with the kylix that follows are very erotic. My bet is if you enjoy erotica, if you enjoy Tiffany Reisz, and if you enjoy the recent novels of Madeline Miller and her twist on Greek anthology - then you will love The Rose. No, The Rose isn't anything like Miller's novels other than you will get lovely versions, and some twists, of Greek mythology.

I also repeat myself when I review this author's novels. So different. Great writing and storytelling. Did I mention different? I would love to pick her brain to see how she comes up with all the wonderful stories she has. The different tales woven throughout this book are enchanting, breathtaking and a joy to read. I know we always want to get to the end of a story; to see a resolution. But I would have loved more kylix adventures between Lia and August.

Highly, highly recommend. Such a lovely book.

Wow!! This is only the second book by this author I've read. The Red is the only other I've tried. I absolutely looooved this book! I am amazed at how Reisz is able to intermingle Greek/Roman Mythology into a current 21st Century story. The scenes are descriptive and luscious and beautiful! The stories within the story help captivate your mind and keep your attention throughout the book. I will definitely be reading more from Tiffny Reisz.

I was gifted this as an ARC book in return for my unbiased opinion.

Ein wundervolles Buch, voller antiker Mythen, Erotik und - etwas, dass Tiffany Reisz auszeichnet- Humor.
Damit ist es eine kurzweilige, aber alles andere als flache Lektüre.

Arc provided in exchange of an honest review. If not, may Zeus stab me to death with is lightning bolt.
The Rose (The Red #2) tells about Lia, daughter of Spencer, the fifteenth Earl of Godwick and Mona, the Countess of Godwick. Lia’s just graduated and she’s attending the party her parents threw for her. This party, however, is not the only thing they gift her: she gets the Rose Kylix, a 2500-years-old Greek wine cup. Like every party worthy of his name, appears a deus ex machina, August Bowman, a friend of Lia's parents. Mr. Bowman tells Lia about her preciuos gift, because that cup is not only an ancient Greek wine cup that her father snatched him under the nose: the Rose Kylix,“a name, a legend and a secret”, used in the temple ceremonies of Eros and with the power to bring the most intimate sexual fantasies to life.
We know what a woman’s curiosity is and we’d expect no less from Lady Ophelia than test these cup’s prodigious powers. So Lia, safe and sound under August’s protective wing, undertakes mythological affairs, experiences her erotic fantasies, she enters them, she lives them.
I gave 5 stars to The Red, I’m sorry I can’t give 10 stars to The Rose. Just when you think Tiffany Reisz couldn’t be more perfect, sbam! she gives you a book that is more than adventurouse, more than magic, more than erotic, more than anything you can think.
In Italy we study the history of Greece, we study ancient Greek-speaking, Greek tragedies, Greek comedies.
The Greek myths have their own strenght, a magical force that can lead you in another time. The Rose lead me in another time, as well. This book is like a slingshot that catapute you into Love with capital L, where L itself contains the whole sense of the word love and the world of love. While I was reading The Rose, Apollo’s arrow hits me. My name, Veronica, derives from Nike, the Goddess of Victory and The Rose is a worthy opponent: it’s an honor be defeated by a book like this.
Tiffany Reisz’s create ability can match Zeus’ punishment of Prometheus: who wouldn’t want be sentenced to the eternal and never ending reading of The Rose. Come, eagle, and feed on my liver.

Oh, how I love this story! Tiffany Reisz is just such a phenomenal storyteller.
What an amazing story. And the writing is incredible. I was immersed in the world that is The Rose. I love Lia & August! I enjoyed all the Greek mythology. This is such a fantastical story and amazing journey. I can’t get enough of Tiffany Reisz’s storytelling.

Tiffany Reisz has done it again - this story left me gasping and spellbound. The way she wound Greek mythology into the modern world with oh-so scintillating erotica is somehow educational, captivating, sexy, and brilliant. Bravo!

I received a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

So I requested this ARC because the visual-storytelling app I work for (Chapters) recently adapted Reisz's "The Red" and this is something of a spin-off from that. You don't need to read "The Red" first (though there is a genealogical connection and a brief nod to the former), but the book is written in the same vein of erotic fantasy. I think this is a clever way to get those unusual, taboo sexual encounters in a less bad-tastey way. Each "scene" is just a fantasy, happening in a dream, a recreation of one myth or another. Both The Red and the Rose are erotica--that is the point of these books; they're not historical romance--though I will say the Rose has a lot more story in between the sex fantasies, and in my opinion, a more likable heroine and love interest. If you liked The Red, you'll love The Rose, and if you haven't read either, I'd suggest giving them a chance to broaden your erotic romance horizons.