Oooh my god why did I wait so long to read this book. I am in love with this series and The Rose took the fantastical world created in The Red to completely new heights. The Rose follows Lia the daughter of Mona and Malcolm from The Red and weaves this magical tale of mythology and fantasy, magic and love. It’s rare to find really interesting intelligent erotica but this author is incredible at it. I can’t say too much about this book without giving it away for its witty, sexy, fun and magical. I’m praying to Aphrodite that this series continues...

Rewarding and entertaining read. I have read lots of erotica over the years, many with a loose story wrapped around by gratuitous sexual scenes with more than detailed descriptions. This book not only had an intelligent and well researched story but engrossingly romantic scenes with just the right amount of detail., leaving the imagination to enjoy the moment.
The author knows her mythology. She has a firm grip on the relationship of all the gods to love and relationships and spins the stories extremely well.

** spoiler alert ** I admire authors who know how to renew their style, who do not stay stuck in their old niches and who dare to try something that few or no one has dared before. Miss Reisz did it with The Red and continued with The Rose. In my opinion, The Red was less successful than The Rose.

The author could have contented herself with writing a collection of erotic short stories on the themes of Greek mythology. But she managed to find a way to create what could be called a Ariadne's thread, a link between all these short erotic-mythological stories. The basic idea is clever: this magic cup (kylix) that makes experience mythical events if you drink wine from it. Thus, each time the main character does it, she becomes one of the figures of Greek mythological epics and experiences what this heroine had lived. Of course, what she goes through always has a strong tendency to be erotic.

But each story is related to the real life of the main character on a psychological level. She tends to experience only Greek myths that relate to traumatic events of her own real past.

What is also good in this novel is that the author has created a small plot in the actual present of her MC. She made her meet August, a kind of priest of the cult of Eros, who calls himself a whore. lolll She also gave to her MC an ex who cheated on her and who blackmails her. This adds spice to the story and keeps our attention until the end.

The erotico-mythical sex scenes gives everyone descriptions of their favorite fantasy, from exhibitionism and kidnapping to rape, but in the reality the sex scenes are a little more "vanilla" without being totally commonplace.

In short, this novel does not lag as The Red did. The Rose is innovative and well done. That's why I give it five stars.

Thanks to Ms. Reisz, the publisher and NetGalley for an eCopy of this ARC.

Whenever I pick up a new Tiffany Reisz story, I have high expectations for something unique. The Rose did not disappoint, and it actually blew me away. No one tells a story the way Reisz does. The Rose weaves Greek mythology into a contemporary erotic romance in a way that is truly inventive. I loved Lia and August’s characters, their banter, and their escapades. This story is smart and naughty and swoony and fun. There are very few books I re-read, and I can tell you this one is now on that short list.

This is an amazing book. It’s sensual, smart, and witty. Lia and August are a perfect couple. From how they meet to how they end is such a fantastic ride. I loved how Ms. Reisz weaved Greek mythology into this story. I fell in love with all the characters. I am always shocked with how easily I get sucked into all of Ms. Reisz’s stories. Her imagination is special. Which makes all her books so special.

At first, I was a bit confused on how this was connected to the first book, THE RED. I did have to skim the last few pages to confirm my thoughts. Mona's daughter, Lia is all grown up and following in her great grand father's foot steps. I wasn't a fan of the first book but I loved every minute of THE ROSE. Ms. Reisz did a fabulous job of weaving together mystery, Mythology, eroticism and plain ole good story telling. She does hint at a book 3 and I would love to get a shot at ready something about Mona and Spencer. It's been over twenty years since we last saw them and Mona seems like a totally different person. I'm dying to see what Spencer did to her :)

Enter the fantastic world of The Rose. Lia is enamoured with all things Greek mythology and what better gift than an ancient relic for her graduation. August is here to show her that there are more powers to be had than she can imagine from the relic. All she has to be is willing to take the journey.
Trust me you really want to take this journey, take a peek at some classic myths and open your eyes to the possibilities. Bring a fan cause you're going to get overheated.

Such a fantastic book!
It is Author Tiffany Reisz's authentic style of steamy, sexy and fantasy world that captures you from beginning to end.
Enjoyed the characters of August and Lia. They kept me on my toes of what the outcome would be between these two.
Seductive, humorous, mysterious and soo much fun to read.
Another fun erotic book to add to your collection!
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**ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review***
5 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒popped!

I absolutely loved the The Red, the previous book in this series and I couldn't wait to dig into The Rose. I was thrilled that there would be more since I loved the mythology, eroticism and supernatural aspects of the first book.

The Rose deals with a special mythological cup, said to be used in appreciation of Eros, Greek god of erotic love. If you've read Tiffany Reisz before you know she can weave a wonderfully erotic tale, complete with mind-bending twists and turns. She does a fabulous job of repeating this in The Rose while also providing a little more character development. While this did give The Rose a slightly different tone than The Red, I loved having the additional information to round out the story.

When Lia received the cup as a graduation gift, she's blackmailed into selling it, but not before she can use it with August, a family friend. The cup transports her into a new world of eroticism and fantasy that is unique and even a little bit scary at times. Of course August wants the cup for himself too! There are some real surprises here that I don't want to reveal, and I loved how this all played out.

I definitely recommend this for readers looking for something a little different in erotic romance. This well-researched story puts a spin on Greek mythology that you don't want to miss.

An ARC was provided for review.

When you pick up a book by author Tiffany Reisz, you never know where you're going to go and The Rose is no exception. As always, I'm amazed by the creative genius of this author whose stories run the gamut from laughter to tears, from comedy to erotica, from lovable characters to characters you love to hate. Lia and August are quite a pair! He claims to be a prostitute in the temple of Eros and she is spoiled little rich girl who secretly runs an escort service. Sounds like a couple who could have some really interesting conversations, right? They proceed to do just that, but their conversations involve lots of mythological characters, sips of wine from a cup called the Rose Kylix, and, as you can well imagine, very steamy and inventive sexual activity.So what did I love most about The Rose? Dabbling in Greek mythology with Lia and August as they sip from the magical Rose Hylix? Yes! Sharing the passion of the gods as these two become active participants in the myths? Yes! Reading the witty and sometimes outrageous banter between the characters? Yes! You know those clever comebacks you and I always think of long after a conversation is over? Ms. Reisz’s characters actually say these things to each other. Just when I think Ms. Reisz is going to write a book that doesn’t quite do it for me, she does it again. Is it any wonder her new releases are so anticipated by her fans? Seeing the world through her eyes is a new experience every time! At the end of another 5 star review, I'll rephrase what I've said in most of my other reviews . . . what a special gift Tiffany Reisz has to be able to write books we want to reread for the sheer pleasure of reading her words.

Although second in The Red series, you don't have to have read the first book at all to read and enjoy this one. In fact, I enjoyed this book far more than the first, which while definitely "erotic" seemed a bit thin on plot/story, in my opinion. The Rose was no less erotic, but seemed to have a bit more of a substantial plot surrounding all the sexytimes. Admittedly, things got a little hokey at the very end and the "twist" at the end were no huge surprise, but it was still enjoyable. And my #nerdygirl heart truly enjoyed all he endless references to Classical Greek mythology.

*Advance copy provided by NetGalley. All opinions are my own.*

On the night of her graduation party, Lia receives a Rose kylix as a gift. August is interest in the kylix as well and when he shows her how it works, she is shocked. Will she keep it or sell it to August? This is a fast-paced read that is enticing and steamy. I liked the characters as well as the story, so much fun.

This was an amazing book. It combined my love of Greek mythology and sexy times. It’s kind of a fantastical premise, but I promise, it delivers abundantly.
Lia receives a kylix for her college graduation. A handsome man August, befriends her and warns her that drinking from this will make your sexual fantasies true and you’ll live them.
Together, they travel to many scenarios, living her fantasies and becoming closer, and closer. I really fell in love with August. He wanted Lia to experience her heart healing, orgasms, and love again. I figured out who he really was early in the book, but it just made me love him even more for it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tiffany Reisz for allowing me to read and review The Rose. This book exceeded my expectations and I really enjoyed it.

This is a modern story with a Greek gods twist! Lia is a pretty normal girl who just happens to run an escort service just because she is bored having everything handed to her, except David who broke her heart and made her not believe in love. When her parents throw her a birthday party she just wants to hide but a new man on the scene won’t let her especially once her father gives her the gift he got for her, a beautiful wine goblet. August also wanted that goblet and is out to prove to her it’s dangerous and magical bestowing a chance to see what a Greek god did all those years ago.As Lia and August explore the different characters,David decides to blackmail her about her escort service and she goes to August to sell him the goblet. The adventures that they go on make you wish you could too and it was so entertaining that the story was over to soon for me but I really enjoyed it.

I enjoyed this book but I think I liked the first one (The Red) better. I'm not entirely sure why but in the end, it doesn't really matter because Reisz did a fantastic job with both.

The Rose is focused on Lia, the daughter of Mona Lisa from The Red, and I was happy that we got to see a bit further into those characters lives through Lia's story. The mythology and power behind the relic really drives the story and creates the connection between Lia and August at first but I loved how Reisz used the conflict that Lia was having to develop something more.

Overall a great book in this series and I'm definitely intrigued to see what Reisz writes next!

The Rose by Tiffany Reisz is book Two in The Red Series. This is the story of Lady Ophelia 'Lia' Godwick and August Bowman. I haven't yet read the previous book, so for me this was a standalone book.
Lia is 21 and she is at her graduation party where her father gifts her with a rare wine cup. Lia's parents are collectors of antiques and her father got the cup. August wanted the cup as it has mystical powers but Lia starts to become some else he wants. Lia wasn't fallen to fast the first night they met and actually avoided him but then things started to take off.
Enjoyed their story.

This was an enjoyable story that I did not want to put down. While some of it did get a bit repetitive I enjoyed the characters of Lia and August.

I didn’t realize Reisz was planning to make The Red into a series until I saw this book pop up in my email...what a surprise and I one-clicked NG right away.

The Rose tells the story of Greek mythology lover and madam Lia and a man she meets at her graduation party August Bowman.

Lia and August have an immediate connection when their eyes meet but even more so over Lia’s bday gift from her father...a Greek relic-a wine cup called a kylix-used by Aphrodite herself.

It is said that taking a drink from the kylix will transport you into your sexual fantasies and WOW! This writing and sexiness is what Reisz is known for.

The reason for my rating...while I enjoyed being transported from fantasy to fantasy, I wanted more of that feeling and connection from the characters themselves. The twist...I didn’t see coming and loved that so much!

Would I continue reading this series or anything Reisz writes...most definitely. I just wanted a little more from this one.

The Rose is an erotic tale that brings the heroine’s fantasies to life. The setting for each fantasy is within Greek mythology with reality and fantasy interwoven throughout the story. Readers are introduced to the entrepreneurial young Lia as her parents prepare to celebrate her university graduation.

I was instantly swept up into Lia’s world and her connection to the secret Tennis and Gardening Club for Young Ladies. When her parents announce they are hosting a party in honour of her recent graduation that has a guest list of men who are familiar with her secret group, she calls for an emergency club meeting. Lia swiftly brings the young ladies up to speed on who will be attending her graduation and the potential trouble ahead for their club.

It was at the party that Lia meets August Bowman. August is one of the few guests unknown to Lia and he turns out to be a popular man. His maturity and charming confidence caught Lia and her friend’s attention. He was handsome, charming and Lia had something August wanted. An artifact her father had outbid him on at a recent auction. He offers to pay Lia whatever she deems necessary to take the chalice off her hands, but she won’t budge.

Up until that point of the story I was hooked, but then the plot hones in on August and Lia’s adventures associated with the chalice. I was still fascinated by the change of scenery but the focus on ancient gods and mythology was kind of lost me. That’s on me and not the story. My preference was to remain in the present and see how the Tennis and Gardening club members were getting on. Now there was the story that went begging in my opinion.

While the direction I wanted the story to go in drifted off into the distance, a rather raunchy tale begins to unravel. Lia’s euphoria overtakes her confusion over the reality of her adventures. She is literally weaving her own story. Without being familiar with mythology, I am unsure as to how much of the book were interpretations of old tales or masterfully modern takes on stories of old. Usually when a book refers to details I am unfamiliar with I have an urge to find out more. In this case though, it had the opposite effect, and I began to skim. I just wanted to get back to Tennis and Gardening LOL.

Tiffany’s Reisz’s distinctive voice resonates throughout The Rose. Her witty humor and boldness of the characters came through effortlessly. Lia’s parents were not the kind I could relate to, they reminded me of the Fockers with their relaxed and open-loving lifestyle. Lia’s interaction with her parents was the opposite and surprisingly reserved in comparison.

Now for readers who enjoy a bit of story with their sextivities, you are in for a treat. The pace felt slow to me as I had my hopes pinned on the plot taking a different direction. Lia’s adventures felt repetitive after a while. That said, their journey was erotically depicted through fantasy and mythology with a dash of mystery to keep readers guessing right up until the end