Cricket Starr, a.k.a. Janet Miller, is the multi-talented author of the sci-fi romance, Promises To Keep (Miller), and of the mythological fantasy series, Divine Interventions (Starr). Nemesis of the Garden is the third of this series.

Although Pan jumped in front of Nemesis to save her from one of Eros' arrows, it struck the two through the heart and they seemed destined to fall in love. Or were they? Months later were they any closer to finding their true hearts' desires? Or were they just playing a game, not knowing if the other was only there because of the enchanted arrow. Have they regained enough feelings for each other to forget past betrayals and anger?

Hyperion, King of the Titans, is tired of his imprisonment. He has a plan to use Pan and Nina's doubts against them. Hyperion sends his daughter, Dawn, and Aster, captain of his guard, to pose as statues. With the help of imaginative sex and various toys, along with the help of a couple of the gods themselves, Pan and Nina begin to work out their problems. In addition, along the way they solve a kidnapping, prevent a jailbreak, and unite a pair of lovers.

After having read both Violet Among the Roses, Violet and Narcissus /Nick's story, and Echo in the Hall, Echo/Chloe and Alex's story, I thought Nemesis of the Garden was a little slow at the beginning. However, when it got started, IT GOT STARTED; you really needed the slow build up for the following action. Hot sex, intrigue, star crossed lovers, a kidnapping, and a jailbreak: this story had a little of everything. Truly an enjoyable story, and along with the other two books in this series, Nemesis of the Garden proves again that anything by Cricket Starr is worth keeping!

Reviewed By Tammy Adams
© February 2005