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Ares
Ares Mitchell
They said my presence changed the atmosphere in any room I entered.
According to my mother—it was in my name. According to my twin brother—it was in my soul.
But to Nyx Campbell, I was multifaceted.
The star gazing beauty forced her away into my heart and opened my eyes to a part of myself I never knew existed.
She calmed the chaos.
Nyx Campbell
They said my presence made men uncomfortable. According my mother—I was too headstrong. According to my best friend—no man was worthy of me.
But to Ares Mitchell, I was only ever meant to stand out.
The handsome nightclub owner, notoriously known for his mean mug, lit up my world in ways no man ever had.
He fueled my fire.
They said my presence changed the atmosphere in any room I entered.
According to my mother—it was in my name. According to my twin brother—it was in my soul.
But to Nyx Campbell, I was multifaceted.
The star gazing beauty forced her away into my heart and opened my eyes to a part of myself I never knew existed.
She calmed the chaos.
Nyx Campbell
They said my presence made men uncomfortable. According my mother—I was too headstrong. According to my best friend—no man was worthy of me.
But to Ares Mitchell, I was only ever meant to stand out.
The handsome nightclub owner, notoriously known for his mean mug, lit up my world in ways no man ever had.
He fueled my fire.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 17, 2023
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January 30, 2024
“I’m setting the standard I want to be held at, Goddess,” he said, almost wistfully. “Your question from now on should be, what wouldn’t he do?”
Árēs definitely set the standard high lemme tell you, he went all out for a girl he barely even knew, HE BOUGHT HER A TELESCOPE Y'ALL AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN KNOW EACH OTHER LONGER THAN A FEW DAYS!!! If that's not goals I don't know what is.
Loved the romance, it was sweet & drama free and such a good intro to this author, I'll definitely be reading more from her. I loved both Nyx & Árēs as characters, and I loved Winnie and Érōs too. I know his book is next, and I'm hoping Winnie gets her own story someday.
Also this book finally pushed me to create a tall girl rep shelf on Goodreads, as a tall girl I appreciate every tall female character I see and they are few and far between, so bonus points for making Nyx tall.
Árēs definitely set the standard high lemme tell you, he went all out for a girl he barely even knew, HE BOUGHT HER A TELESCOPE Y'ALL AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN KNOW EACH OTHER LONGER THAN A FEW DAYS!!! If that's not goals I don't know what is.
Loved the romance, it was sweet & drama free and such a good intro to this author, I'll definitely be reading more from her. I loved both Nyx & Árēs as characters, and I loved Winnie and Érōs too. I know his book is next, and I'm hoping Winnie gets her own story someday.
Also this book finally pushed me to create a tall girl rep shelf on Goodreads, as a tall girl I appreciate every tall female character I see and they are few and far between, so bonus points for making Nyx tall.
August 20, 2023
Ares and his twin brother Eros own a club called The Element. Nyx finds herself in an alley near the club, where she encounters Ares. This energy continues drawing them together. I enjoyed the lightheartedness and instantaneous romance of this.
May 10, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reading the first chapter of this book I knew it would be a 5 starts for me. As always if it’s written by Asia Monique. She is my favorite author, her writing is beautiful, plot beautiful, characters and development beautiful. There’s not too little drama and there’s not too much drama. This book being about 130 pages felt like I was reading a 400 page book. Even with a book with that many pages Asia makes sure to make it so smooth. Ares and Nyx was such a cute couple and most of her female characters I can relate too and this was another book I am able to say that for. Overall as always beautiful book.
August 22, 2023
Loved this couple
Ares and Nyx coming together to form the perfect synergy was too amazing. Nyx had an ethereal feeling about her. Ares presented a smorgasbord of reasons to fall for him. Even his gruff demeanor did not change his inner core. The Greek name connection was precise for their personalities. The slow parts in the story did not bog down the plot.
Ares and Nyx coming together to form the perfect synergy was too amazing. Nyx had an ethereal feeling about her. Ares presented a smorgasbord of reasons to fall for him. Even his gruff demeanor did not change his inner core. The Greek name connection was precise for their personalities. The slow parts in the story did not bog down the plot.
August 27, 2023
Sweet
This was a sweet, no nonsense, story that had all the classic romance ingredients. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love, boy and girl live happily ever after.
In the author's note at the beginning of the book, the author specifically says this book has little drama, and she was right. This was a good palette cleanser read for me. No angst. Just a love at first sight story.
This was a sweet, no nonsense, story that had all the classic romance ingredients. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love, boy and girl live happily ever after.
In the author's note at the beginning of the book, the author specifically says this book has little drama, and she was right. This was a good palette cleanser read for me. No angst. Just a love at first sight story.
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April 18, 2024A good romance story, just not my preference. A little on the softer (syrupy) side, IMO.
February 4, 2024
4.5 stars
this book was beautifully written and it told of Ares and Nyx a story which ironically when looking at greek mythology they were meant to be together. little drama and such a great happy ending loved every minute of it. excited to see how Eros story goes since he is the lover boy between the twin brothers
this book was beautifully written and it told of Ares and Nyx a story which ironically when looking at greek mythology they were meant to be together. little drama and such a great happy ending loved every minute of it. excited to see how Eros story goes since he is the lover boy between the twin brothers
November 12, 2024
This was cute.
When Ares and NyX met they fell for each other right away. Gave off that "love at first sight” because it seemed like they both knew the other wasn't going anyway. Loved that NyX work for NASA because of her love for the stars. Ares give off “touch her and you die” vibes which we love. Also i enjoyed seeing how he became soft for and wanted to protect her. Especially with his family and business being in the public eye. Not only were they cute but their families/friends gave off good vibes.
Asia wrote a very beautiful story. Oh yea let me not forget the spice was spicy.
When Ares and NyX met they fell for each other right away. Gave off that "love at first sight” because it seemed like they both knew the other wasn't going anyway. Loved that NyX work for NASA because of her love for the stars. Ares give off “touch her and you die” vibes which we love. Also i enjoyed seeing how he became soft for and wanted to protect her. Especially with his family and business being in the public eye. Not only were they cute but their families/friends gave off good vibes.
Asia wrote a very beautiful story. Oh yea let me not forget the spice was spicy.
October 12, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
She fell fast but he fell faster!
Enjoyable but very fast paced. I was loving the beginning, had me smiling and kicking my feet but about 50% it was so fast paced it felt a little choppy and rushed. Ughh I wish it was a full length, 300+ pages! I would still recommend and can't wait to hop into Eros' story.
She fell fast but he fell faster!
Enjoyable but very fast paced. I was loving the beginning, had me smiling and kicking my feet but about 50% it was so fast paced it felt a little choppy and rushed. Ughh I wish it was a full length, 300+ pages! I would still recommend and can't wait to hop into Eros' story.
August 1, 2024
I would give this 4.5 ⭐️. I thought it was the perfect palate cleanser and too cute. I smiled so much reading this. Short read. Little bit of drama but not between the couple. Ares was everything. Definitely recommend.
October 4, 2023
Whew! Yesss! Kudos to Asia Monique! Such amazing writing coming thru with this story! The way she captured Ares' intensity was spell-bounding! I felt for Nyx at times because Ares' intense nature spilled from the pages, and even I was under his "spell." Ares seemed to be so in tune with Nyx, practically reading her mind, invading her thoughts and even being able to absorb and blend her feelings into his own - absolutely mind-blowing. We all need our own Ares! That man is something else!🔥🔥I loved Nyx's positivity, and she had light about her that was so refreshing and fun! This was one of the BEST stories I've read all year!🤎🩶🤎🩶
August 21, 2023
What a sweet quick read. Ares, the misunderstood twin known for always sporting a mean mug, happens upon a woman who changes his life. Ares keeps folks at arm's length, because all he has experienced were people trying to get what they can from him; and not learn about who he really is.
Nyx, a beautiful NASA researcher, loves what she does, but being at NASA is not all that she had hoped it would be. Meeting the infamous Ares, scared her a bit, but also intrigued her. It was something magnetic about him, that made her want to be in his presence. She could immediately tell that he was not the man that the world saw and wanted to know more about the grumpy Ares Mitchell.
Ares was mesmerized by this woman and couldn't understand why. He was drawn to her as well and wanted to know everything about her. It frightened him that Nyx was able to see him in the way that no one other than his family was able to. That fact made the pull toward her that much more intense.
These two were absolutely adorable. The way that Ares stepped out of his comfort zone to let Nyx know what to expect from him, how he cared for her, and protected her was everything! Nyx also stepped up to let him know she was in this for the long haul and would not hurt him. They fell quickly and it was beautiful to witness. Great read. 👍👍👍
Nyx, a beautiful NASA researcher, loves what she does, but being at NASA is not all that she had hoped it would be. Meeting the infamous Ares, scared her a bit, but also intrigued her. It was something magnetic about him, that made her want to be in his presence. She could immediately tell that he was not the man that the world saw and wanted to know more about the grumpy Ares Mitchell.
Ares was mesmerized by this woman and couldn't understand why. He was drawn to her as well and wanted to know everything about her. It frightened him that Nyx was able to see him in the way that no one other than his family was able to. That fact made the pull toward her that much more intense.
These two were absolutely adorable. The way that Ares stepped out of his comfort zone to let Nyx know what to expect from him, how he cared for her, and protected her was everything! Nyx also stepped up to let him know she was in this for the long haul and would not hurt him. They fell quickly and it was beautiful to witness. Great read. 👍👍👍
September 16, 2023
Butter soft
Lawd hamercy!!! Listen, this was my first time reading anything from this author, and in her introduction, she said this book was as soft as butter and sugary sweet, and she did not disappoint!! This is absolutely my favorite type of romance. I don't need a bit of conflict between the love interest and there was NONE!! Ohhhh baby my heart is so full. Send me my Ares NOW!!! I'll definitely be checking out the rest of her catalog after this top tier introduction 🥰
Lawd hamercy!!! Listen, this was my first time reading anything from this author, and in her introduction, she said this book was as soft as butter and sugary sweet, and she did not disappoint!! This is absolutely my favorite type of romance. I don't need a bit of conflict between the love interest and there was NONE!! Ohhhh baby my heart is so full. Send me my Ares NOW!!! I'll definitely be checking out the rest of her catalog after this top tier introduction 🥰
January 10, 2024
I love AM’s “an easy love” vibe. 🥰 Don’t get me wrong, I love a drama fueled romance but I always find myself saying “okay, let me go find another Ms. Monique romance now” lol literally after every book/series I read, I go to back her because they’re so comforting and a ‘feel good’ read. They have enough drama to keep you turning the pages but nothing that will break your heart after reading - at least none that I’ve read 🙏🏾
Btw, Ares is so 🫦
Btw, Ares is so 🫦
November 25, 2023
absolutely adorable!
This low angst, sweet, absolutely adorable grumpy-sunshine romance was everything. Is it complex filled with drama and strong emotional gymnastics? No. But what it was was soothing, adorable to read, swoon-worthy and just a relaxing, soul-healing experience. I didn’t find Ares that grumpy and I loved Nyx’s personality. The additional nuance of the difficulties and microagressions Black women face in STEM fields and Nyx’s complex relationship with her father lent some weight to this romance and prevented it from being overly saccharine. But overall, I loved it. My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer and delivering us even more Nyx and Ares.
This low angst, sweet, absolutely adorable grumpy-sunshine romance was everything. Is it complex filled with drama and strong emotional gymnastics? No. But what it was was soothing, adorable to read, swoon-worthy and just a relaxing, soul-healing experience. I didn’t find Ares that grumpy and I loved Nyx’s personality. The additional nuance of the difficulties and microagressions Black women face in STEM fields and Nyx’s complex relationship with her father lent some weight to this romance and prevented it from being overly saccharine. But overall, I loved it. My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer and delivering us even more Nyx and Ares.
October 2, 2024
Short and sweet
Ares and NYC collided like two galaxies and that instant attraction was smooth and beautiful. I loved how they flowed and complimented one another, just pure chemistry.
Ares and NYC collided like two galaxies and that instant attraction was smooth and beautiful. I loved how they flowed and complimented one another, just pure chemistry.
April 9, 2024
They were so corny 😭😭😭 and I ate it up
January 31, 2025
A mushy, gushy read that was still very cute.
September 6, 2023
I needed something sweet and fluffy and that’s exactly what Asia gave me. Ares and Nyx were just supposed to be together. No drama, no second guessing, just love and happiness.
October 31, 2023
I enjoyed this insta romance ! It’s not hard to fall in love and I appreciate a man who recognizes his hearts desire even when it’s out of his character to cater to his desire. Ares definitely did not hold back. Being a native Houstonian I loved that the book is set in Houston, but I didn’t feel like I was reading about home. The love for and of family was refreshing to read. Most books by the author are far more detailed and passionate, this one fell a little below her standards. I waited to read Eros the he twin’s book before rating and you can tell two different authors wrote about each character, there was no direct link to the others story which makes it impossible for o determine if the events were happening simultaneously or consecutively?
September 6, 2023
asia has done it again
October 11, 2023
DNF - 16%
Great start, characters, and worldbuilding.
I just can't deal with the female MC (NASA employee) going "my love for the solar system." when discussing star gazing in a city, within the valleys of buildings. (planet stargazing is best done when the planets are dancing on the horizon, and you can't see that within the alleys between buildings. Her day job at NASA is working on techniques for "deriving star formation" - a wonderful astrophysics area of study ... for the galaxy and the universe. Yes, it includes creation of planetary systems - but her drive of "I needed something, anything, to fuel my love for the solar system but especially the stars." is like nails on the chalkboard ... we have one star in our solar system - the woman is involved with STARS, not planetary bodies.
It's like saying "I love for doors, so I have a blog on architecture around the world and design skyscrapers." Or "I'm into one-person plays, so I have a blog on actors and actresses and work in the movie industry." Or "I'm into tomato soups, so I vlog on restaurants and work in the food transportation industry."
The venn diagram is reverse of what it should be and I just can't. Take away - When adding science to your story, run it by people interested in science. (subject matter checks, even when it's just personality-character building things.)
I'm sorry to go on and on about this, but it is a really weird problem and I'm trying to figure out how to explain it.
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Great start, characters, and worldbuilding.
I just can't deal with the female MC (NASA employee) going "my love for the solar system." when discussing star gazing in a city, within the valleys of buildings. (planet stargazing is best done when the planets are dancing on the horizon, and you can't see that within the alleys between buildings. Her day job at NASA is working on techniques for "deriving star formation" - a wonderful astrophysics area of study ... for the galaxy and the universe. Yes, it includes creation of planetary systems - but her drive of "I needed something, anything, to fuel my love for the solar system but especially the stars." is like nails on the chalkboard ... we have one star in our solar system - the woman is involved with STARS, not planetary bodies.
It's like saying "I love for doors, so I have a blog on architecture around the world and design skyscrapers." Or "I'm into one-person plays, so I have a blog on actors and actresses and work in the movie industry." Or "I'm into tomato soups, so I vlog on restaurants and work in the food transportation industry."
The venn diagram is reverse of what it should be and I just can't. Take away - When adding science to your story, run it by people interested in science. (subject matter checks, even when it's just personality-character building things.)
I'm sorry to go on and on about this, but it is a really weird problem and I'm trying to figure out how to explain it.
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September 23, 2023
Phenomenal Read 📚 👏🏾 ✨️❣️
This was sweet, enduring and sexy🔥. Ares did not play about his goddess! He set the standard for how he was going to love Nyx and treated her and anyone or thing she loved accordingly. He was truly a phenomenal book Bae. If everyone was loved like this, the world would truly be an amazing place ❤️. Nyx let herself be loved well and in turn loved Ares with her whole heart. A man wants to know his lady believes in him, sees him and respects him. Their chemistry was delicious 😜. They couldn't get enough of each other and initially couldn't understand it bit with guidance from their people, they just learned to go with the necessary flow of their hearts. I loved the auxiliary characters and the relationship between Ares and his twin Eros, as well as between Nyx and her best friend Winnie the pooh 😂. I loved this book, no unnecessary drama....just the exploration of love and its wonderful benefits. This was a phenomenal read 📚👏🏾 ✨️❣️
This was sweet, enduring and sexy🔥. Ares did not play about his goddess! He set the standard for how he was going to love Nyx and treated her and anyone or thing she loved accordingly. He was truly a phenomenal book Bae. If everyone was loved like this, the world would truly be an amazing place ❤️. Nyx let herself be loved well and in turn loved Ares with her whole heart. A man wants to know his lady believes in him, sees him and respects him. Their chemistry was delicious 😜. They couldn't get enough of each other and initially couldn't understand it bit with guidance from their people, they just learned to go with the necessary flow of their hearts. I loved the auxiliary characters and the relationship between Ares and his twin Eros, as well as between Nyx and her best friend Winnie the pooh 😂. I loved this book, no unnecessary drama....just the exploration of love and its wonderful benefits. This was a phenomenal read 📚👏🏾 ✨️❣️
December 7, 2023
To love and be loved back
Nyx was a brilliant astronomer, worked for NASA, and had a star gazing blog - young, gifted and black. She was a beauty and a nerd who didn’t take herself seriously and had a quirky personality.
Ares was a brooding, handsome, confident, contained and standoffish. He was known as the frowning twin. He kept to himself and was very private. The only ones who really knew him was his family.
One encounter between these two has them seeking each other out. Why is she driving clear across town on her lunch break to eat at a cafe that’s 30 minutes away from her job but across the street from his club? Why is he waking up with her name on his lips after one brief encounter and then following her into the cafe?
When the stars align. They are each other’s sun, moon, and stars and will be each other’s light from one galaxy to the next.
Good read
Nyx was a brilliant astronomer, worked for NASA, and had a star gazing blog - young, gifted and black. She was a beauty and a nerd who didn’t take herself seriously and had a quirky personality.
Ares was a brooding, handsome, confident, contained and standoffish. He was known as the frowning twin. He kept to himself and was very private. The only ones who really knew him was his family.
One encounter between these two has them seeking each other out. Why is she driving clear across town on her lunch break to eat at a cafe that’s 30 minutes away from her job but across the street from his club? Why is he waking up with her name on his lips after one brief encounter and then following her into the cafe?
When the stars align. They are each other’s sun, moon, and stars and will be each other’s light from one galaxy to the next.
Good read
September 17, 2023
These Two!!
Who would have imagined that Ares would meet Nyx, the love of his life in an alley, behind his nightclub?! They hit it off right away. Nyx fell in love with his “mean mug”. Other than his identical twin and family, she was the only one that made him smile. They were “IT” for each other. Her dad didn’t want a relationship with her at all, until he found out that she had a wealthy boyfriend. Then he pretended he wanted a relationship with her. When what he really wanted was money. Ares dealt with her dad. He was truly her protector. Great read Ms. Monique!! Now on to the next one, Eros, the twin brother! ❤️🔥
Who would have imagined that Ares would meet Nyx, the love of his life in an alley, behind his nightclub?! They hit it off right away. Nyx fell in love with his “mean mug”. Other than his identical twin and family, she was the only one that made him smile. They were “IT” for each other. Her dad didn’t want a relationship with her at all, until he found out that she had a wealthy boyfriend. Then he pretended he wanted a relationship with her. When what he really wanted was money. Ares dealt with her dad. He was truly her protector. Great read Ms. Monique!! Now on to the next one, Eros, the twin brother! ❤️🔥
June 25, 2024
Nyx & Ares... Yes!!
I absolutely loved this. New to this author! Thank you, Kindle, for the referral!! This short story did not disappoint. I look forward to more.
I ate it up like the cookie monster! Num num num!
“Oh, this is beautiful,” her mother said, a little laughter in her voice. “She even listens to you.”
“It’s easy to follow someone’s lead when you trust they’ll never lead you astray,”.
YESSS talk that talk!
Genre: Urban Romance
Troupe: Fast burn
Spice Level:🌶🌶
Possible Triggers:
Tissues: 🤧
I said what I said and as always: don't take my word for it. Read the book, form your own opinions, and support your authors!
I absolutely loved this. New to this author! Thank you, Kindle, for the referral!! This short story did not disappoint. I look forward to more.
I ate it up like the cookie monster! Num num num!
“Oh, this is beautiful,” her mother said, a little laughter in her voice. “She even listens to you.”
“It’s easy to follow someone’s lead when you trust they’ll never lead you astray,”.
YESSS talk that talk!
Genre: Urban Romance
Troupe: Fast burn
Spice Level:🌶🌶
Possible Triggers:
Tissues: 🤧
I said what I said and as always: don't take my word for it. Read the book, form your own opinions, and support your authors!
August 19, 2023
Smooth and easy love
I really enjoyed this novella from beginning to end. It gave me all the feels. Àres and Nyx had a cute relationship and their vibe and love was so smooth and easy. This book was without the drama and just showed pure black love at its finest for two people who saw each other. I loved how the couple’s names tied into Nyx’s career as an astronomer and just the fact that she was a black astronomer. I also loved the bond between Nyx and Winnie and between Àres and his twin Èros and I can’t wait to read about Èros next.
I really enjoyed this novella from beginning to end. It gave me all the feels. Àres and Nyx had a cute relationship and their vibe and love was so smooth and easy. This book was without the drama and just showed pure black love at its finest for two people who saw each other. I loved how the couple’s names tied into Nyx’s career as an astronomer and just the fact that she was a black astronomer. I also loved the bond between Nyx and Winnie and between Àres and his twin Èros and I can’t wait to read about Èros next.
August 22, 2023
I want me an Ares!
This was a truly sweet romance story. There is spice, of course, but mostly swoon worthy and I was living all the way to the sun, moon, and stars!
Ares is a broody club owner but there is more to him than what meets the eye. Nyx the sun to any gloomy day and fascinated with the stars. When they meet through fate, they both feel something they haven't felt before. This is not a drama but they both have things they have to overcome and the way they work to over come it is heartwarming.
Just amazing!
This was a truly sweet romance story. There is spice, of course, but mostly swoon worthy and I was living all the way to the sun, moon, and stars!
Ares is a broody club owner but there is more to him than what meets the eye. Nyx the sun to any gloomy day and fascinated with the stars. When they meet through fate, they both feel something they haven't felt before. This is not a drama but they both have things they have to overcome and the way they work to over come it is heartwarming.
Just amazing!
August 25, 2023
Never enough🤭🫶🏾
There aren’t enough words to describe the utter BEAUTY I found in this story! I found peace and quite personally, I think I found my purpose between these pages. Asia said in the introduction that this book would have you swooning, kicking and giggling and it did all those things along with massaging the softest parts of my heart and reigniting a hope that sometimes wanes during the wait. IYKYK. Also, their names played right into my undercover love and adoration for Greek mythology. 🤭🫶🏾🤗
There aren’t enough words to describe the utter BEAUTY I found in this story! I found peace and quite personally, I think I found my purpose between these pages. Asia said in the introduction that this book would have you swooning, kicking and giggling and it did all those things along with massaging the softest parts of my heart and reigniting a hope that sometimes wanes during the wait. IYKYK. Also, their names played right into my undercover love and adoration for Greek mythology. 🤭🫶🏾🤗
August 27, 2023
A match made in the stars
Nyx and Ares. The names along sound perfect together. An instant connection that was undeniable. Despite his standoffish demeanor, there is more to Ares than meets the eye. Thankfully, Nyx has just the right skills to see through his exterior. I love that they both took a chance on love and didn't let the fear of past heartbreak stand in the way. Who would have known that there was a lover boy inside of Ares. It just took the right Goddess to bring it out of him.
Nyx and Ares. The names along sound perfect together. An instant connection that was undeniable. Despite his standoffish demeanor, there is more to Ares than meets the eye. Thankfully, Nyx has just the right skills to see through his exterior. I love that they both took a chance on love and didn't let the fear of past heartbreak stand in the way. Who would have known that there was a lover boy inside of Ares. It just took the right Goddess to bring it out of him.
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