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The Gods Made Me Do It #8
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Worth It – The Gods Made Me Do It #8
Zeus's Story
Paulie’s life changed for the better when he was saved from a fate worse than death one night just before Christmas. His saviors, Wes a wolf shifter and Cass who was a demon, would only tell him that his innocence had been noted by others and they’d been sent to save him. Handing Paulie a briefcase that contained all he needed for a fresh start, Wes and Cass put him on a bus that would take him to his new life, and that was that.
But despite everything he’d been given, and his strong desire to make things work, Paulie struggled to fit into normal life. For one thing, tiger shifters were solitary animals, and Paulie found it difficult to make friends. Having been homeless for twelve years didn’t help either, as Paulie felt he had nothing in common with the people around him. When another attack resulted in Wes and Cass intervening for him a second time, all three realized that Paulie needed more than the contents of a briefcase – he needed the security that only a Fated Mate could bring him.
Ancient Greek God Zeus realized who Paulie was to him the first time he’d spied Paulie being followed into a dark alley by a group of thugs up to no good. Sending Wes and Cass to intervene was Zeus’s form of a compromise. He knew he could never claim Paulie as his mate, but he could see to it the young tiger shifter was safe and had the tools to forge a decent life for himself. As he always got his own way, as far as Zeus was concerned, that was that. Until it wasn’t.
Pushy demons, interfering gods and even the Fates all seemed to have an opinion on what was best for Paulie. But when Zeus thinks Paulie has gone missing, he’s prepared to start another great war just to get him back. Which must mean Zeus does want Paulie – right? Maybe a summoning will help.
My regular readers were introduced to Paulie (as Paul) in the conclusion of Home is Where The Heart Is, which was Cass and Wes’s story (The Cloverleah Series #13). This book can be read as a standalone but reading previous books in the Gods Made Me Do It series will give a better understanding of secondary characters.
Contains strong language, some violence, and graphic intimate scenes intended for an adult audience. Please note, this is an MM Fated Mates story and includes elements of mpreg, although that is not the main focus of the story.
Zeus's Story
Paulie’s life changed for the better when he was saved from a fate worse than death one night just before Christmas. His saviors, Wes a wolf shifter and Cass who was a demon, would only tell him that his innocence had been noted by others and they’d been sent to save him. Handing Paulie a briefcase that contained all he needed for a fresh start, Wes and Cass put him on a bus that would take him to his new life, and that was that.
But despite everything he’d been given, and his strong desire to make things work, Paulie struggled to fit into normal life. For one thing, tiger shifters were solitary animals, and Paulie found it difficult to make friends. Having been homeless for twelve years didn’t help either, as Paulie felt he had nothing in common with the people around him. When another attack resulted in Wes and Cass intervening for him a second time, all three realized that Paulie needed more than the contents of a briefcase – he needed the security that only a Fated Mate could bring him.
Ancient Greek God Zeus realized who Paulie was to him the first time he’d spied Paulie being followed into a dark alley by a group of thugs up to no good. Sending Wes and Cass to intervene was Zeus’s form of a compromise. He knew he could never claim Paulie as his mate, but he could see to it the young tiger shifter was safe and had the tools to forge a decent life for himself. As he always got his own way, as far as Zeus was concerned, that was that. Until it wasn’t.
Pushy demons, interfering gods and even the Fates all seemed to have an opinion on what was best for Paulie. But when Zeus thinks Paulie has gone missing, he’s prepared to start another great war just to get him back. Which must mean Zeus does want Paulie – right? Maybe a summoning will help.
My regular readers were introduced to Paulie (as Paul) in the conclusion of Home is Where The Heart Is, which was Cass and Wes’s story (The Cloverleah Series #13). This book can be read as a standalone but reading previous books in the Gods Made Me Do It series will give a better understanding of secondary characters.
Contains strong language, some violence, and graphic intimate scenes intended for an adult audience. Please note, this is an MM Fated Mates story and includes elements of mpreg, although that is not the main focus of the story.
408 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 22, 2020
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Lisa Oliver
198 books954 followersLisa Oliver had been writing non-fiction books for years when visions of half dressed, buff men started invading her dreams. Unable to resist the lure of her stories, Lisa decided to switch to fiction books, and now stories about her men clamor to get out from under her fingertips.
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When Lisa is not writing, she is usually reading with a cup of tea always at hand. Her grown children and grandchildren sometimes try and pry her away from the computer and have found that the best way to do it, is to promise her chocolate. Lisa will do anything for chocolate.
Lisa loves to hear from her readers and other writers. You can friend her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lisaoliverauthor), or email her directly at yoursintuitively@gmail.com. If you want to chat with her on Skype, then email for contact details.
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March 13, 2021
My first book in this series and I easily read it as a stand-alone, the side characters were written in a way which made me know them even without having read their stories.
I like the reluctant mate trope, and that's what Zeus is giving us, having no want or need for a mate and cursing the fates for forcing him.
Paulie was strong minded and an absolute match for a god that at times acted like a toddler with a tantrum.
The sweetness wasn't over the top and that's what made it for me in the end, they worked for their ending.
I'll most likely pick up another book from the series another time.
I like the reluctant mate trope, and that's what Zeus is giving us, having no want or need for a mate and cursing the fates for forcing him.
Paulie was strong minded and an absolute match for a god that at times acted like a toddler with a tantrum.
The sweetness wasn't over the top and that's what made it for me in the end, they worked for their ending.
I'll most likely pick up another book from the series another time.
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September 14, 2023De retour dans notre panthéon Oliveresque avec encore une fois, l'un des boss, l'un des plus connus : Zeus himself. Et pour lui tenir tête, l'auteur lui envoie le petit Paul, rencontré dans le tome 13, lorsque Wes et Cass le sauvent d'une situation hautement risquée, envoyés par un mystérieux bienfaiteur.
Bien sûr, vous aurez deviné l'identité du mystérieux bienfaiteur... celui qui stalke Paul sur ses écrans, bien planqué dans sa salle serveur de l'Olympe (et oui, tout se modernise).
Paul, qui se fait maintenant appeler Paulie (nouvelle vie, nouveau départ) n'est pas heureux : très solitaire, ce qui est d'ailleurs dans sa nature même de métamorphe tigre, il suit des études de commerce dans lesquelles il peine pour se maintenir à niveau, n'ayant jamais fini l'équivalent du collège (ce qui démontre quand même son intelligence), trop occupé à survivre dans la rue où l'avait jeté sa mère à l’âge de 13 ans. Et c'est encore Wes et Cass qui surgissent pour le tirer d'une situation ou son joli petit visage risquait de se faire défoncer (à défaut de ce qu'il a dans le pantalon, déjà une amélioration rapport au premier sauvetage).
Et quand Cass, exaspéré de voir que le bienfaiteur de Paulie n'intervient pas, décide de remonter la piste et rencontre Zeus, celui-ci décide de jouer à l'autruche et ce n'est rien de moins que Râ (autre boss), avec qui il faisait une virée en moto, qui prend les choses en mains, sentant une affaire bien croustillante.
Bref, après un passage chez Hades et Ali, Zeus et Paulie se rencontrent enfin et le premier balance au second qu'il est son compagnon, à la surprise générale (enfin peut-être pas pour tout le monde, hein, Râ ?). Mais Zeus, fermement réfractaire aux concepts de monogamie et de fidélité, refuse absolument l'idée d'un compagnon, se moquant même un peu ouvertement de ses frères et du reste de sa famille, tout en les enviant un peu, mais bon, ne le répétez pas.
Mais quand les amis de Paulie (qui en a de plus en plus...) s'en mêlent, les choses finissent bien sûr par s'arranger (je ne divulgâche pas, c'est la série qui est comme ça, ça finit toujours bien) et en place pour la nouvelle victime des parques.
Un tome pour moi en dessous des autres, où Zeus est un gamin capricieux et infect, qui finit (heureusement) par grandir un peu au contact de Paulie et où il m'a manqué ce léger côté un peu introspectif que j'avais aimé dans les tomes précédents. Mais je reste accroc au concept et je serais là pour la suite.
Bien sûr, vous aurez deviné l'identité du mystérieux bienfaiteur... celui qui stalke Paul sur ses écrans, bien planqué dans sa salle serveur de l'Olympe (et oui, tout se modernise).
Paul, qui se fait maintenant appeler Paulie (nouvelle vie, nouveau départ) n'est pas heureux : très solitaire, ce qui est d'ailleurs dans sa nature même de métamorphe tigre, il suit des études de commerce dans lesquelles il peine pour se maintenir à niveau, n'ayant jamais fini l'équivalent du collège (ce qui démontre quand même son intelligence), trop occupé à survivre dans la rue où l'avait jeté sa mère à l’âge de 13 ans. Et c'est encore Wes et Cass qui surgissent pour le tirer d'une situation ou son joli petit visage risquait de se faire défoncer (à défaut de ce qu'il a dans le pantalon, déjà une amélioration rapport au premier sauvetage).
Et quand Cass, exaspéré de voir que le bienfaiteur de Paulie n'intervient pas, décide de remonter la piste et rencontre Zeus, celui-ci décide de jouer à l'autruche et ce n'est rien de moins que Râ (autre boss), avec qui il faisait une virée en moto, qui prend les choses en mains, sentant une affaire bien croustillante.
Bref, après un passage chez Hades et Ali, Zeus et Paulie se rencontrent enfin et le premier balance au second qu'il est son compagnon, à la surprise générale (enfin peut-être pas pour tout le monde, hein, Râ ?). Mais Zeus, fermement réfractaire aux concepts de monogamie et de fidélité, refuse absolument l'idée d'un compagnon, se moquant même un peu ouvertement de ses frères et du reste de sa famille, tout en les enviant un peu, mais bon, ne le répétez pas.
Mais quand les amis de Paulie (qui en a de plus en plus...) s'en mêlent, les choses finissent bien sûr par s'arranger (je ne divulgâche pas, c'est la série qui est comme ça, ça finit toujours bien) et en place pour la nouvelle victime des parques.
Un tome pour moi en dessous des autres, où Zeus est un gamin capricieux et infect, qui finit (heureusement) par grandir un peu au contact de Paulie et où il m'a manqué ce léger côté un peu introspectif que j'avais aimé dans les tomes précédents. Mais je reste accroc au concept et je serais là pour la suite.
August 23, 2020
Paulie ftw!
Paulie is not a great name to me. Honestly I always think of that parrot movie or a shady mobster, but THIS paulie was so sweet and adorable I let that junk go real fast. Tried to anyway. Okay I'm still not over it, but I truly thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Paulie had such a hard life. Given the boot by his mother, living in the streets with nothing and then being sort of rejected by his mate. (For just a little while, come on We all knew it would happen so it's not a spoiler.) He was so hard working and sweet. The kind of person you want to hug and be friends with.
Wanted to gut punch zeus. Dang but I wanted to gut punch him so bad. In true Lisa Oliver fashion he was a massive tool but his big turn around seemed almost more believable than some of the others. He really was just an emotionally immature toddler and once he threw his tantrums he was fine. Gah! Just loved this.
This purchase was so WORTH IT (lawls, had to do it). Another amazing title by Lisa oliver. She sucks you into these universes and you never want to leave. I'll probably marathon the rest of the series again just because it was so awesome.
Paulie is not a great name to me. Honestly I always think of that parrot movie or a shady mobster, but THIS paulie was so sweet and adorable I let that junk go real fast. Tried to anyway. Okay I'm still not over it, but I truly thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Paulie had such a hard life. Given the boot by his mother, living in the streets with nothing and then being sort of rejected by his mate. (For just a little while, come on We all knew it would happen so it's not a spoiler.) He was so hard working and sweet. The kind of person you want to hug and be friends with.
Wanted to gut punch zeus. Dang but I wanted to gut punch him so bad. In true Lisa Oliver fashion he was a massive tool but his big turn around seemed almost more believable than some of the others. He really was just an emotionally immature toddler and once he threw his tantrums he was fine. Gah! Just loved this.
This purchase was so WORTH IT (lawls, had to do it). Another amazing title by Lisa oliver. She sucks you into these universes and you never want to leave. I'll probably marathon the rest of the series again just because it was so awesome.
December 18, 2020
A great km paranormal romance
In this book Zeus gets a mate he didn't want and did everything he could to avoid. He knew Paulie, a young homeless tiger shifter was his mate for several months but didn't connect with him. He sent the team, Cas, a demon and Wes, a wolf shifter to rescue Paulie from some humans intendin,g to rape then kill him. On behalf of Zeus they give him an apartment money and enrollment to college. Zeus did not want to claim him but did want to set him up to be successful. Paulie worked hard but he hadn't even gone to high school so he really struggled. Finally Zeus had to get more hands on but when meeting Paulie he still insisted he didn't want a mate but the tiger shifted and bit him. Zeus runs back to Olympus and we all know what happens when a fated mate is separated. Zeus is really a jerk but all the other gods and their mates support Paulie. We have lots of drama but finally get our hea. This is a fun read and a great addition to the series.
In this book Zeus gets a mate he didn't want and did everything he could to avoid. He knew Paulie, a young homeless tiger shifter was his mate for several months but didn't connect with him. He sent the team, Cas, a demon and Wes, a wolf shifter to rescue Paulie from some humans intendin,g to rape then kill him. On behalf of Zeus they give him an apartment money and enrollment to college. Zeus did not want to claim him but did want to set him up to be successful. Paulie worked hard but he hadn't even gone to high school so he really struggled. Finally Zeus had to get more hands on but when meeting Paulie he still insisted he didn't want a mate but the tiger shifted and bit him. Zeus runs back to Olympus and we all know what happens when a fated mate is separated. Zeus is really a jerk but all the other gods and their mates support Paulie. We have lots of drama but finally get our hea. This is a fun read and a great addition to the series.
August 25, 2020
Overall I enjoyed the book. Zeus was a bit of a douche to Paulie. Keeping him safe was okay, but he knew very little about his mate.
Past characters appeared and made me love them more. (Hades and Ra were my favourite gods in this book). Learning new mythology, great.
But...a few things bothered me despite how much I liked Paulie.
Paulie talks about his siblings A LOT. I believe he had a chance to make a difference in their lives but doesn’t. There’s a chance they’re homeless too. They’re vulnerable. When they talk about hiring at the end, why not them or half shifters or others who are as vulnerable as Paulie was. If he is that pure of spirit, curious why his thoughts didn’t turn to others as they did with his punishments of the goddesses. Perhaps a minor point, but it still bothers me as a reader. When I’m thinking of them instead of the main characters.
Past characters appeared and made me love them more. (Hades and Ra were my favourite gods in this book). Learning new mythology, great.
But...a few things bothered me despite how much I liked Paulie.
Paulie talks about his siblings A LOT. I believe he had a chance to make a difference in their lives but doesn’t. There’s a chance they’re homeless too. They’re vulnerable. When they talk about hiring at the end, why not them or half shifters or others who are as vulnerable as Paulie was. If he is that pure of spirit, curious why his thoughts didn’t turn to others as they did with his punishments of the goddesses. Perhaps a minor point, but it still bothers me as a reader. When I’m thinking of them instead of the main characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2020
Devoured immediately!
Whenever there is a new book by Lisa Oliver it is an instant purchase for me. Followed by snuggling down in my favorite spot and reading the book in it's entirety.
The thing I adore about Lisa's writing is her attention to character development. I truly feel like she is one of the rare authors that creates characters so complete that each one could be a person in reality. This book was simply the latest installment to reaffirm that belief.
If you are like me and jump into the middle of a series because it pops up on your recommended list, you will simply enjoy the story at first and then enjoy it again once you have read from the beginning of the series.
Whenever there is a new book by Lisa Oliver it is an instant purchase for me. Followed by snuggling down in my favorite spot and reading the book in it's entirety.
The thing I adore about Lisa's writing is her attention to character development. I truly feel like she is one of the rare authors that creates characters so complete that each one could be a person in reality. This book was simply the latest installment to reaffirm that belief.
If you are like me and jump into the middle of a series because it pops up on your recommended list, you will simply enjoy the story at first and then enjoy it again once you have read from the beginning of the series.
September 1, 2020
Absolutely perfect
I loved how utterly ridiculous Zeus was throughout most of this book. He was so much like Sei in his views, only without having actually been as promiscuous. Though, I have to say that the most delightfully silly, for me, was when he’s trying to convince Paulie into the New York house and (completely serious) tells his mate that they should get tennis courts because ‘sport is healthy’. 😂
But, by far, the most beautiful, and emotional scene in this series was in this book. I teared up with happy feelings at the end of this book when Paulie and Zeus introduce their child to Paulie’s father. That scene alone earned this book all of the accolades it rightfully deserves.
I loved how utterly ridiculous Zeus was throughout most of this book. He was so much like Sei in his views, only without having actually been as promiscuous. Though, I have to say that the most delightfully silly, for me, was when he’s trying to convince Paulie into the New York house and (completely serious) tells his mate that they should get tennis courts because ‘sport is healthy’. 😂
But, by far, the most beautiful, and emotional scene in this series was in this book. I teared up with happy feelings at the end of this book when Paulie and Zeus introduce their child to Paulie’s father. That scene alone earned this book all of the accolades it rightfully deserves.
September 8, 2020
Zeus finally gets his story.
Whilst I enjoyed the story I definitely didn't like the way Zeus treated Paulie and it took me a while to warm up to the couple.
Zeus used to being given everything he wanted finds himself tied to a young tiger shifter Paulie but can't handle the thought of only being with one person forever and treats Paulie like a casual fling until his brother Hades and his mate Ali gets involved. Paulie is a sweet innocent shifter who doesn't realise that he is special and it takes his disappearance for Zeus to realise that being mated just might be the greatest thing that has ever happened to him.
Lots of characters from the other books on up in this story and I really hope Ra gets his happy ever after next.
Whilst I enjoyed the story I definitely didn't like the way Zeus treated Paulie and it took me a while to warm up to the couple.
Zeus used to being given everything he wanted finds himself tied to a young tiger shifter Paulie but can't handle the thought of only being with one person forever and treats Paulie like a casual fling until his brother Hades and his mate Ali gets involved. Paulie is a sweet innocent shifter who doesn't realise that he is special and it takes his disappearance for Zeus to realise that being mated just might be the greatest thing that has ever happened to him.
Lots of characters from the other books on up in this story and I really hope Ra gets his happy ever after next.
April 20, 2025
I love Lisa Oliver’s characters and this whole interconnected world she has created. I have not read them all…yet…but what I have read I have loved. Paulie deserves all the good things in life. He has had it rough as a tiger shifter. I was not a fan of Zeus, but somehow that didn’t surprise me too much. He was so determined not to let go of the idea he had formed about monogamy and fated mates that he hurts both Paulie and himself. Paulie though is made of much stronger stuff than that. I loved his character and how he accepts things and is determined to live better and be better. Enjoyed reading this one even if I did want to smack Zeus upside the head once or twice.
August 24, 2020
Great addition to the Gods Made Me Do It
I loved Paulie and was so glad to see him get his HEA. Zeus was a bit problematic for me; I thought he was a little dense for an omnipotent being. Fortunately he came around and, as Lisa said, in the afterword, it sounds like he was hard to write.
Looking forward to Ra’s story to see what Lisa does with the Egyptian pantheon. I have loved most of her twists on Greek and Norse mythology.
A solid addition to the Cloverleah and God’s series.
I loved Paulie and was so glad to see him get his HEA. Zeus was a bit problematic for me; I thought he was a little dense for an omnipotent being. Fortunately he came around and, as Lisa said, in the afterword, it sounds like he was hard to write.
Looking forward to Ra’s story to see what Lisa does with the Egyptian pantheon. I have loved most of her twists on Greek and Norse mythology.
A solid addition to the Cloverleah and God’s series.
September 4, 2020
Rating: 3.5 stars
If it weren’t for the fact that Zeus was obnoxious and unlikeable for over half this book, I would have rated this higher. I really hated him and he’s very lucky that Paulie was a forgiving sort because I’m not sure I would have forgiven him for most of his actions. Paulie by contrast, I really liked. I liked seeing him come into his own and gain confidence as the book progressed. So while not perfect, I did enjoy the book and will read more from this series in the future.
If it weren’t for the fact that Zeus was obnoxious and unlikeable for over half this book, I would have rated this higher. I really hated him and he’s very lucky that Paulie was a forgiving sort because I’m not sure I would have forgiven him for most of his actions. Paulie by contrast, I really liked. I liked seeing him come into his own and gain confidence as the book progressed. So while not perfect, I did enjoy the book and will read more from this series in the future.
September 8, 2020
I love this series
Zeus finally has to face the music. He has been avoiding contact with shifters because he does not want a mate. He can't help but observe and come to Paulie's aide when he is attacked. The fun begins. This series is always fun to read. Sexy times, gods making fools of themselves, and love. That is what you will find when you buy and begin reading this series. Please don't pirate books. It is stealing and taking money from someone else's pocket. Support your favorite authors by buying their works.
Zeus finally has to face the music. He has been avoiding contact with shifters because he does not want a mate. He can't help but observe and come to Paulie's aide when he is attacked. The fun begins. This series is always fun to read. Sexy times, gods making fools of themselves, and love. That is what you will find when you buy and begin reading this series. Please don't pirate books. It is stealing and taking money from someone else's pocket. Support your favorite authors by buying their works.
August 23, 2020
Another fantastic book in 'The Gods made me do it series.
I highly recommed this series. This new book about Paulie and Zeus is a great read. It had me laughing out loud at how Zeus fought step by step to accept to see what a special gift he was given by the Fates.
I highly enjoy and recommend everything Lisa Oliver has written. If you want great stories that make you laugh with a HEA every time, and always leaving you wanting more then check her books out!
I highly recommed this series. This new book about Paulie and Zeus is a great read. It had me laughing out loud at how Zeus fought step by step to accept to see what a special gift he was given by the Fates.
I highly enjoy and recommend everything Lisa Oliver has written. If you want great stories that make you laugh with a HEA every time, and always leaving you wanting more then check her books out!
August 24, 2020
Absolutely brilliant
Lisa Oliver has done it again. Love all the "God's Made Me Do It" and this one was no exception. Zeus was moody, likes to throw tantrums and selfish and Paulie having had a hard life to start with then has to put up with Zeus. But they manage to work things out and discover they are perfect for each other. Loved the scene with the estate agent. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
Lisa Oliver has done it again. Love all the "God's Made Me Do It" and this one was no exception. Zeus was moody, likes to throw tantrums and selfish and Paulie having had a hard life to start with then has to put up with Zeus. But they manage to work things out and discover they are perfect for each other. Loved the scene with the estate agent. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
August 25, 2020
Perfection!
I have yet to read one of Lisa Oliver’s books that I didn’t love! As this series go through the various Gods, each one has been an incredible journey. I particularly enjoyed reading this one, since there was so much mis-information regarding Zeus! As usual, Lisa Oliver handled him with humor, family and love. If this is your first foray into the worlds of this amazing writer, I envy you! Highly recommended!
I have yet to read one of Lisa Oliver’s books that I didn’t love! As this series go through the various Gods, each one has been an incredible journey. I particularly enjoyed reading this one, since there was so much mis-information regarding Zeus! As usual, Lisa Oliver handled him with humor, family and love. If this is your first foray into the worlds of this amazing writer, I envy you! Highly recommended!
September 17, 2020
Beautiful story
This was an amazing read.
I fell in love with Paulie almost immediately. He was sweet and lost and so much happened to him it made my heart break. I loved how he changes and grows as the book goes.
I loved Zeus. I would have loved to shake some sense into him at the beginning, but as I read I understood his reasoning.
The ending was absolutely beautiful and there might have been a tear or two.
I can't wait for the next book in this amazing series
This was an amazing read.
I fell in love with Paulie almost immediately. He was sweet and lost and so much happened to him it made my heart break. I loved how he changes and grows as the book goes.
I loved Zeus. I would have loved to shake some sense into him at the beginning, but as I read I understood his reasoning.
The ending was absolutely beautiful and there might have been a tear or two.
I can't wait for the next book in this amazing series
December 14, 2020
4,5 stars
Zeus is another of those gods who thinks he doesn't want or needs a mate.
But even when he's watching Paulie from afahe can't help to rescue and provide for him even if he really doesn't know what Paulie really needs.
Paulie himself is adorable and an amazing, unique tiger shifter and I'm happy he stands up for himself and that his tiger doesn't just take things.
But in the end they are fated mates and are perfect for each other.
Zeus is another of those gods who thinks he doesn't want or needs a mate.
But even when he's watching Paulie from afahe can't help to rescue and provide for him even if he really doesn't know what Paulie really needs.
Paulie himself is adorable and an amazing, unique tiger shifter and I'm happy he stands up for himself and that his tiger doesn't just take things.
But in the end they are fated mates and are perfect for each other.
January 22, 2021
I love this series
I like that these serious, older-than-dirt gods can have new experiences. And honestly, paulie is just too cute! Huge heart, and love his idea of justice. It’s pretty much something I would have done. I’d be interested in learning more about how those girls are faring. Maybe they need mates as well ... I do love my M/M romances but I’d read a M/F or a Bisexual ménage if it was this universe.
I like that these serious, older-than-dirt gods can have new experiences. And honestly, paulie is just too cute! Huge heart, and love his idea of justice. It’s pretty much something I would have done. I’d be interested in learning more about how those girls are faring. Maybe they need mates as well ... I do love my M/M romances but I’d read a M/F or a Bisexual ménage if it was this universe.
May 3, 2025
Great story ideas.
Just like the other stories in this series of books, this one lives up to the high standards of the rest of this series. Lisa Oliver has come up with many plots that fascinate the reader and fantasy is the name of the game.
Except for some spelling errors, Lisa's books are easy to read and comprehension is quick with her amazing stories. I have bought many of her books and will continue to buy them.
I hope she continues to write well into the future.
Just like the other stories in this series of books, this one lives up to the high standards of the rest of this series. Lisa Oliver has come up with many plots that fascinate the reader and fantasy is the name of the game.
Except for some spelling errors, Lisa's books are easy to read and comprehension is quick with her amazing stories. I have bought many of her books and will continue to buy them.
I hope she continues to write well into the future.
August 23, 2020
As ever: the best author
I am not a great writer like Lisa Oliver, but I will do my best.
I have loved every book that she has ever wrote and I could get my hands on. I am really happy that Lisa Oliver has continued the stories I love. I have been waiting for Zeus's story for some time and I wasn't disappointed, which I'm never am.
I am not a great writer like Lisa Oliver, but I will do my best.
I have loved every book that she has ever wrote and I could get my hands on. I am really happy that Lisa Oliver has continued the stories I love. I have been waiting for Zeus's story for some time and I wasn't disappointed, which I'm never am.
August 23, 2020
O. M. G
As always a wonderful story, marvellous characters and a great HEA. Glad Zeus finally got his head out of his butt and gave Paulie all that he deserved. I really enjoyed this book, read in one sitting. Waiting patiently for Ra's book. Thank you Lisa for another wonderful book
As always a wonderful story, marvellous characters and a great HEA. Glad Zeus finally got his head out of his butt and gave Paulie all that he deserved. I really enjoyed this book, read in one sitting. Waiting patiently for Ra's book. Thank you Lisa for another wonderful book
August 23, 2020
Excellent!
Lisa has done it again. This was a roller coaster of a book and poor Paulie had a really bad time of it during his short life with the adamantly resistant Zeus but they overcame their trials and tribulations.
Some serious angst along with a fair amount of humour made this a super read.
I hope that it will be on Audible soon.
Lisa has done it again. This was a roller coaster of a book and poor Paulie had a really bad time of it during his short life with the adamantly resistant Zeus but they overcame their trials and tribulations.
Some serious angst along with a fair amount of humour made this a super read.
I hope that it will be on Audible soon.
August 26, 2020
Always awesome!
I always enjoy Lisa's books, whether I'm reading them the first time, or the fifth, and this one is as good as I hoped :) This is book 8 in the series, and lives up to all the others. If you have read and enjoyed any of the rest of the series, you will enjoy this one! Happy reading!
I always enjoy Lisa's books, whether I'm reading them the first time, or the fifth, and this one is as good as I hoped :) This is book 8 in the series, and lives up to all the others. If you have read and enjoyed any of the rest of the series, you will enjoy this one! Happy reading!
August 27, 2020
Worth It: Zeus's Story
Why I rated this story five stars is that I am a fan of Ms. Lisa Oliver books because I love her God's Series and follow each publication avidly. The characters in this series, Zeus and Paulie is well worth the read, I enjoyed their journey in discovering love in the redefining of each other. I recommend Lisa Oliver books, you will enjoy each one.
Why I rated this story five stars is that I am a fan of Ms. Lisa Oliver books because I love her God's Series and follow each publication avidly. The characters in this series, Zeus and Paulie is well worth the read, I enjoyed their journey in discovering love in the redefining of each other. I recommend Lisa Oliver books, you will enjoy each one.
September 1, 2020
Finally Zeus gets caught
I had been wondering who would be next in the series and Zeus was a good choice. He was so stubborn and hardheaded. I fell in love with Paulie immediately. Enjoyed the cameos from the other couples from the previous books, especially Ali and Hades. The next book will be very interesting and I can't wait. Excellent job, Ms Lisa,as always.
I had been wondering who would be next in the series and Zeus was a good choice. He was so stubborn and hardheaded. I fell in love with Paulie immediately. Enjoyed the cameos from the other couples from the previous books, especially Ali and Hades. The next book will be very interesting and I can't wait. Excellent job, Ms Lisa,as always.
September 24, 2020
Reading a Lisa Oliver book is a like a mini holiday for me
I'm not going to give a rundown of the storyline as I dislike spoilers. But this book is a good addition to the 'The gods made me do it series. I'm looking forward to Ra's story next, but until then I guess I'll reread the series.
I'm not going to give a rundown of the storyline as I dislike spoilers. But this book is a good addition to the 'The gods made me do it series. I'm looking forward to Ra's story next, but until then I guess I'll reread the series.
October 17, 2020
Loved it
I love all the books by Lisa Oliver but this seems special. Zeus and Paulie's story explores how finding that special someone can really explode all your preconceived notions of how a relationship should and all the pain and uncertainty it can bring. As with all my favorite books, I laughed and I cried but it all worked out in the end.
I love all the books by Lisa Oliver but this seems special. Zeus and Paulie's story explores how finding that special someone can really explode all your preconceived notions of how a relationship should and all the pain and uncertainty it can bring. As with all my favorite books, I laughed and I cried but it all worked out in the end.
April 26, 2022
Pauli and Zeus are the couple in this paranormal romance. There are a number of secondary characters which make more sense if read as part of the series, but yes, this can be a standalone. I am particularly fond of Pauli. He overcomes both abandonment, homelessness and awkward charity to become an adult worthy of the pantheon.
August 23, 2020
yay for Zeus and Paulie!
These guys were so cute. Paulie’s tiger was my favorite and I love that we got to see more of Ali in this story. I’m going to have to go reread some of the other books in this series now.
These guys were so cute. Paulie’s tiger was my favorite and I love that we got to see more of Ali in this story. I’m going to have to go reread some of the other books in this series now.
August 24, 2020
I love Paulie
Zeus was such a D*#k!!!! Omg I honestly disliked him the whole book! There wasn’t enough time with him redeeming himself. Omg Paulie turning miss you know who into a bee with a crown! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant wait until they tell hades about that! I can’t wait for RA’s book.
Zeus was such a D*#k!!!! Omg I honestly disliked him the whole book! There wasn’t enough time with him redeeming himself. Omg Paulie turning miss you know who into a bee with a crown! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant wait until they tell hades about that! I can’t wait for RA’s book.
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