For the LOVE of WAR
Even War Bows to Love
Book 1 in the For the Love of War series
The Heart of War
—Darling has created a hero to die for-BTS eMag
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Accused of a crime even gods fear to speak of, Ares, the God of War, has been exiled from Olympus to his secluded isle—haunted by his past and surrounded by mortal pleasures he no longer feels. Until she washes ashore.
Alena MacLeod is no ordinary woman—a fey, possessed of an ancient magick and lineage, like her foremothers, she is and hunted across time and kingdoms. When Fate drives her to a secluded Greek isle ruled by Ares, God of War, her presence draws the wrath of Olympus itself. Zeus demands she be brought before him. With nowhere left to run, Alena makes a desperate bargain: one night in Ares’ bed in exchange for his protection.
For Ares, the deal is more than desire. Exiled from Olympus for centuries, he sees in Alena a path back to power—until she proves herself not only in his arms, but on the battlefield. What begins as strategy ignites into something far more dangerous.
Love among gods is rare—and it always comes at a cost.
From the Celtic moors to Mount Olympus, their bond sparks betrayal, awakens buried secrets, and forces Ares to choose between his pride… and the woman who claimed his heart.
Epic. Dark. Romantic.
An explosive beginning to the For the Love of War series.
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Reviews for The Heart of War
Ares, the God of War, captures the imagination as a complex and charismatic protagonist. Darling masterfully blends his Greek God of War traits–strong, dominant, violent, and moody–with an incredibly sexy and passionate lover. In the end, she creates a hero to die for. The author provides the perfect complement to Ares with the strong-willed and compassionate Alena. Their chemistry is explosive, dramatic, and passionate. This couple will haunt you long after you have finished reading their tale.
— Lori for BTS eMag
The book was excellent. Everything was there and very well written. The emotions went from deep lows at times, to great highs. There was intrigue, danger, betrayal, and great romance. On that note, I will end my review with this, my favorite quote from the book:
“And still I am alone except when I’m with you. Then I am whole, no longer restless, and no longer weary.”
— Heather for Book Savvy Babe
In The Heart of War, Lisa Beth Darling delivers no-holds-barred erotica laden with extreme violence, attributed to a horrific curse, that carries out with the hope of an eventual romance. Ares is an absolute brute with a private harem full of women who are obsessed with him, and the resilient Alena, and they are the ultimate unlikely pair. Their chemistry unfolds and through alternating points of view, Darling develops a diverse cast that includes Ares’ Olympian family. Darling isn’t writing to please everyone, just genre lovers who will find this story ticks all the boxes.
— Jamie Michele for Reader’s Favorite Book Awards
Lisa Beth Darling 