Magic and love knows no bounds in this collection. Stories of old become new again on this surprising group of stories. If the first story wasn’t to your liking you’ve got six more to try. Maybe a saucy Robinhood is waiting to tantalize you are mine or are you after the Greek gods. Either way you can’t go wrong when reading this book. A great pick to start off your summer reading.
Anthologies are always hard for me to get into because each story is totally different characters and another quick story. In Myths and Legends I did still have this issue because that is how it goes in anthologies but I enjoy reading anthologies to find new authors and experiencing their writing styles. One of the stories takes a look at Egyptian mythology and it’s very rare to see new takes on those stories so it was exciting to come across. I’m always a sucker for anything Greek mythology and Hades related so that was a great moment to discover as well. If you’re looking for new fantasy writers to find this is a great way to find some new ones.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah2021-05-12 21:08:592021-05-13 11:02:41Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Sarah Hammel
This book combines my two loves; fantasy and mythology. This is an anthology of different fantasy love stories from different authors and I really enjoyed that each story came from different folklore and mythological legends. I enjoy it when authors take myths such as these and put their own interpretation on them and these were nicely done. The writing was descriptive in such a way that I could picture the magic of the times. Having each story from a different author kept them fresh and exciting and I’m eager to explore more from each writer. This was a great taster collection.
This was an amazing book! 7 different short stories all revolving around love. Each story takes you to a different setting with different myths and legends and tells you a tale of pure romance. It was such a fantastic read I actually read it twice.
This book was a collection of short stories very loosely based on the common theme of Myths and Legends.
All the stories were little romance stories, some were sweet and a couple were raunchy. The raunchy ones had very explicit sex scenes. A couple of the stories also had frequent use of the “F” word.
Trigger Warning: one of the stories briefly describes self harm in the form of cutting and drug use.
There were a couple times that a story would jump in time without a smooth transition, but it wasn’t enough to detract too much from the story line.
Most of the stories were really great and would make great full length books if expanded
I loved this collection of stories each one by a different Indie author and all based on myths, legends and love. There are stories about, knights, dragons, mythical creatures, curses, magical moments and dashing quests for love. The Anthology includes tales about Egyptian Gods, stories from Arthurian legend and Robin Hood to tales of myths and Hades. There really is a story for everyone in this ‘Indie Love Anthology’. I enjoyed reading all the stories and have discovered some new authors but one of my favourite stories was, ‘Dragon’s Heart’ by Carrie Austin Malone. Set in Wales, the authors descriptive narrative really brings the setting and the characters to life which made me feel engaged in the story from start to finish.
Dragon shifter Geraint lives in ‘Tref Dreigiau’ along with his brothers and is a guardian of ‘Dragon Town’, a refuge for people with Dragon blood and who are hunted by a secret society. This society wants to bring back Dragons and use them as weapons. A dragon has a ‘Mate’ who they can wait centuries for and Geraint is hoping he will find his. Meanwhile, Mary has been dreaming about dragons and is a ‘dragonmate’. On her twenty first birthday her dream changes and she dreams of a man alone in a cell being tortured. This man haunts her dreams and through them talks to her of a future together. When she starts to hear him when she’s awake she can not refuse when he asks her to find him and help him. This is a wonderfully written love story featuring dragon shifters and their mates. Geraint and Mary are both likeable characters and I enjoyed following their love story and reading how they found each other through the Mate bond. I was hooked from page one of this story and felt the storyline flowed well and the plot had plenty of drama along with the romance.
I recommend this whole Anthology as an enjoyable and engaging read and perfect for some escapism into fantasy, myths and legends.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-05-10 16:35:352021-05-11 07:03:07Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Myths & Legends was not at all what I was expecting. Although I did enjoy some of the stories, I felt as though several of them did not really fall into the category of myths or legends. I was expecting amore updated version of classical mythology. While some of the stories delivered this, such as Queens of the Underworld, others did not come close. Each story is written by a different author, which made each story unique. Focusing on differing ways of falling in love, the stories make for an interesting read, but some stories felt rushed at the end and needed to be expanded further.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-05-10 14:55:392021-05-10 15:32:05Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Kayla Bullock
This book contains tales of romance where nothing is simple and everything is fantastical.
Mistress Of Sky And Stars is all about Nut and Geb, they have a forbidden love and when their secret is revealed, it is a race against time for a god and a goddess to enable the birth of their children, but will they manage in time, or will they be lost forever?
Queens of the Underworld is a lesbian retelling of the story of Persephone and Hades, but the twist is that Hades is the job title of the ruler of half of the Underworld and Maia has just gotten the job, but will the duties and challenges she face be made easier or harder by Persephone who rules the other half?
Frost And Flame is the story of a Phoenix called Carrie who is responsible for ending and rebirthing the world, however, she is special as she has both Fire and Ice within her, but they also carry the risk that she will be consumed by one before she has the chance to use her skills, will she be able to learn how to control both facets of her powers, or will she be have to choose just the one?
In Search Of Ghosts is s story of betrayal, mystery and true love where Alec has just lost his father and all his plans and goals have been derailed by the betrayal accompanying is, so when he decides to try and follow a ghost from his past, will it turn out in sync with his mothers memory, or will it lead to something unexpected, yet unbelievable?
In Cursed To Love is a twist on the typical tale of a hero and their quest, this is the story of one the ones who protect these objects of desire, they are the cursed, each curse is different and in the case of Maya, her curse is one of love and only love can undo it, but until that one person can come along who wants her for her and not the object she protects, she will kill anyone who tries to take it from her. Will this ultimate love story be told in a favourable light, or will death be the only solution?
I Do It For You is another retelling, this time of Robin Hood where Millie had everything her heart desired, the job, the hot boyfriend and the best friend who knew all her secrets, that is until one disaster of a night destroyed it all. When a letter is delivered with information about an uncle she had no idea existed and then she meets Micheal, a bad boy with a secret past. Will this mystery man be able to help her figure out who this uncle was and what the other benefactors mentioned in the letter might do, or will her life continue to crash down around her?
The final story is Dragon’s Heart and the story of dragon mates Geraint and Mary. Geraint is a dragon shifter and member of the Welsh Dragon Guards, a secret military elite who investigate the actions of a group of people hunting mythical creatures, all the while, keeping his home village safe and he has been waiting a long time to find his mate. Mary has had dreams of dragons all her life, but the night of her twenty-first birthday, a mystery man makes an appearance, his name is Geraint and he is hot as hell, but he is just a dream, isn’t he?
This indie romance anthology is filled with fantastical tales with something for everyone and well worth a read to discover something new.
Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology is seven stories by seven new authors which are based on myths and legends from different mythologies but with a romantic theme. The old characters are picked and new twists are given to their tales, some of them made steamier, some forbidden and challenging. Some romances I did enjoy and to be truthful, sometimes I felt that the original tale was better. It has stories based on Egyptian creation myth, Hades and Persephone, Arthurian legends, Robin Hood and love stories revolving around Greek myths. Some stories I found too short, should have been a little longer and others were just apt. I loved the Dragon’s heart the best. I love mythology and legends from different parts of the world. I love Egyptian, Greek and Roman mythologies. I also love Dragons, shapeshifters, the legends of King Arthur and stories about Robin Hood. This book brought back good memories of some of the characters I cherish. Overall, I really loved the stories.
Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology is seven original stories by seven wonderful authors which are based on myths and legends across time and genres but with a romantic theme. This interesting collection ranges from the paranormal and fantasy. forbidden love and second chances to crime and investigation. They are quick reads, but I would have loved they be longer versions.
From Egyptian and Greek myths, Arthurian legends and Robin Hood and Gods and Goddesses. With magic and paranormal creatures, drama and danger, dragons and shifters, what could make for a better read.
Carrie Austin Malone’s Dragon’s Heart was a standout for me. I love dragon’s and shifters and this one has them in spades. With a little of everything to keep you wanting more.
I give Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology, 5 stars.
This is such a great anthology. It has many different love stories, all centered around myths or legends. I thought they were all fantastic, and I hope there are some that are part of a series. I can’t really pick a favorite because I loved them all. I love how they take legends we know and give them a hearty twist while still keeping true to the original. These stories will stay with me — and that is the holy grail for authors. The twist on Hades — so unexpected and wonderful. The take on the lady in the lake — hauntingly beautiful and one that is not done nearly enough. And the last story in the book — what a fantastic way to end such an exciting anthology.
If you are a fan of romantic myths and legends with a twist, I highly recommend this anthology.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-05-08 20:57:212023-08-04 22:26:13Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Erin Wolf
If the cover alone doesn’t make you fall in love immediately, the stories within definitely will. Each story has a twist on some well known and some not so much known Myths. You have your choice of Robin hood all the way to the love story of Hades and Persephone. The authors I felt shined differently in their takes and retelling of each story. I adored “Mistress of the sky and stars” by Laura Greenwood that focused around Geb and Nut , two Gods, a forbidden love story. Also “I do it for you” by Louisa Line, a retelling of Robin Hood. Each book will have you glued to the pages. I can’t wait to add these authors to my list and find more of their stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-05-07 17:26:282021-05-08 08:16:52Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Lydia June
Myths & Legends is a collection of seven stories all have some similar stories to already known myths and legends. For example, Egyptian Gods, Greek mythology, Robin Hood, and Hades can be found in different stories. I find it refreshing when I can read the same story but from a different point of view. My favorite book was Dragon’s Heart by Carrie Austin Malone. This book stood out to me because it was about Dragon Shifters. This is Geraint and Mary’s story. Mary has been dreaming about dragons all her life. Then she turned 21 and that is when her dreams became a reality. Then there is Geraint who has been waiting for his mate to come along. Will these two meet? Will there be a bond between them? I highly recommend this collection and this story. I had a hard time putting the book down because of the entertainment. So I would recommend leaving enough time to finish the book you want to read in one sitting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-05-06 19:59:142021-05-07 08:09:37Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Erica Fish
This is a collection of different stories from various authors. I absolutely loved the quick read tales in this collection. Though I would have loved to have had longer versions of some of them, they were great short stories that left no stone unturned and gave the reader enough detail to picture the scenes. A great “mini-escape” if you will.
I loved reading all of the different myths and legends. Some I didn’t know even existed, and others it was nice reading them from a different point of view. My favorite one reading about Geb and Nut. I have heard they myth many of times, but I’ve never read it from her point of view. It lead me to the series called Forgotten Gods origin story, and from there I fell into the rabbit hole reading all of the different stories. It amazing how some legends have been forgotten. I will always come back to this book over and over and over again.
I read Dragon’s Heart by Carrie Austin-Malone, featured in Myths and Legends: An Indie Love Anthology. This is the first work I’ve read by this author, and my interest has been piqued. Dragon’s Heart is a fast read, but it contains a lot of details that are both steamy and witty. Main character Mary’s dreams are vivid and intense which makes the imagery in this story really pop off the page, and definitely stimulates the senses. I really appreciated the author’s use of color in her description of the dragons. There is a LOT packed into this shorter story, and I feel like making it longer would do it more justice. All in all, I feel this is a great read when you need an escape, and will be looking into more by this author! 4 out of 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-05-05 08:33:572021-05-05 12:57:17Myths and Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Chrissy Spulak
Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology is a collection of seven original stories all based on well-known myths and legends. From Egyptian Gods to Robin Hood, Arthurian Legends, Hades and Persephone, Greek mythology, and more….there is a lot to choose from. The stories range from fantasy to paranormal romance- with F/F romance, forbidden love, second chances, self-discovery, finding love unexpectedly, crime and investigation, covert military units, dragon shifters, magic, and much more. I would like to have read longer versions of these stories, because a few of them felt really rushed and underdeveloped. I love the premise of most of them- but a few were let down by a rushed story and lack of development.
The collection contains:
–Mistress of Sky and Stars (Forgotten Gods: Origins) By: Laura Greenwood This is a forbidden love story based on an Egyptian creation myth.
–Queens of the Underworld By: Arizona Tape This is an original take on Hades and Persephone’s story, but with a twist- it’s a F/F romance.
–Frost and Flame By: R.J Truman This is a paranormal fantasy- with Phoenix’s, magic, fire & Ice, second chances, discovery, drama, and more. While I loved the concept of this story and thought it could have been quite a stellar read if only it had been longer- to allow for more depth and development. It felt really rushed.
–In Search of Ghosts By: Paula Acton This is based on the Arthurian legend of the Lady in the Lake. A fantasy fully of paranormal elements, magic, drama, and fate. Again, this story was fun- but I felt it needed to be a little longer to allow the story to really shine.
–Cursed to Love By: Erin O’Kane This is my favourite of the collection. Based on Greek mythology with Gorgons, curses, betrayal, magic, drama, and more. This was such a great little read- I would love to read a loner version of this story as I wanted to linger longer with the character/s, cos I’m greedy like that lol. The story leaves room for more at the end, so I am hoping to get more in the near future (hint, hint Ms O’Kane 😊)
–I Do It For You By: Louisa Line This is the modern retelling of the classic, “Robin Hood”- and is about finding love unexpectedly, with a little crime and investigation thrown in to keep things interesting.
–Dragon’s Heart By: Carrie Austin Malone Who doesn’t love dragon shifter stories? I know I do. A story full of action, magic, danger, fated mates, romance, covert military units, hunters, hidden agendas, and a secret society….. need I say more 😊
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-05-05 02:44:332021-05-05 12:19:00Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed these alternative adaptions of well-known myths, legends, and even folklore. I was able to completely submerge myself in each story. In particular, Queens of the Underworld by Arizona Tape spoke to me, the imagery and interpretation were new to me and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire weft of the story. I recommend this anthology to anyone looking for a short escape from reality, each story is short and fast.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Penelope Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPenelope Taylor2021-05-04 19:29:482021-05-05 08:25:02Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Penelope Taylor
Myths and Legends: An Indie Love Anthology is a collection of stories all based on well known myths and legends. Each book puts a different spin on a well known tale and makes something exciting out of it. Most of these authors are new authors to me and I found that I enjoyed each and w dry book for different reasons. They all fit really well into the collection but also stood up on their own. Each book was adventurous and fast paced, making it quite a quick anthology to get through. Yet stories were exciting and well written and great to read. This is definitely a collection worth your time.
I enjoyed this collection of short stories as they were all different romances based on myths or legends. My favourite was Dragon’s Heart by Carrie Austin Malone. This is a steamy paranormal romance with a strong female lead. The character development is intertwined within the story which keeps the story moving. It is fast paced and entertaining with a unique twist on dragon lore.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-05-02 22:09:122021-05-03 09:34:46Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Rayne East
I really enjoyed this selection of stories. All of them are based around a myth or legend with a romantic twist. Each author does an amazing job of bringing their stories and characters to life and fully immersing the reader into their story.
One of my favourites has to be Dragon’s Heart by Carrie Austin Malone. I loved the fast pace in this story and it contains dragon shifters which I love reading about.
When Mary starts getting dreams of dragons and a very handsome man she assumes that it’s just dreams. What she does realise it that its her mate Geraint connecting to her through their bond. As time passes Mary feels the body stronger. When something happens to Geraint she knows she’s the only one who can help him. Will she be able to save him in time? Will he be everything she dreamed off? Or will reality be so much better than the dream?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-05-01 01:07:072021-05-02 13:45:19Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology-Review by Kerry Carr
Myth & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology was interesting. I only had the chance to read was Dragon’s Heart, written by Carrie Austin Malone. It was an interesting read, but felt like it moved very fast. It was a very quick read, but I feel like important details were left out because it was so fast paced. It was very steamy and raunchy for such a fast paced novel too. I will say this novel is unique in the way that I haven’t ever read a dragon book (which I haven’t read many dragon stories but I digress) that is quite like this one. It was very unique and interesting in how it was written. All in all this was a good and interesting read, I just feel like if it was longer and had some more details thrown in it could be even better than what it already is.
This is a great collection of seven stories by seven great authors. Some of them are new to me and some are my favorites. There is something for everyone in this collection. The characters are mystical, magical and will take you on an adventure. Each story is unique and well written. The characters are fun, entertaining and give the story a realistic feel. One of my favorites is Dragon’s Heart. This is Geraint and Mary’s story. Geraint is a dragon shifter waiting for his mate to show themselves. Mary is a dragon mate who has been dreaming of dragons her whole life. Until she turned twenty-one and her dreams changed. Are they mates? This is a great story I truly enjoyed from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book and find a favorite story like I did.
Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology by Arizona Tape, Laura Greenwood, Erin O’Kane, Louisa Line,RJ Truman, Carrie Austin-Malone, Paula Acton, Foreword by Alice La Roux
Tales of knights, dragons and curses are not just for children.
Join us as we get up close and personal with mythical creatures, magical moments and dashing quests for love as Indie Love presents The Myths & Legends Collection.
From Egyptian Gods to Arthurian legends, Robin Hood to Hades, there is something for everyone.
With 7 exclusive stories available for a limited time, are you ready for an epic romance?
Proceeds from this anthology will be donated to charity.
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