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Three thousand years ago Narcissus was too self-absorbed to love anyone but himself. His spirit trapped in a statue in a public park, he never expected this to change...but then a little girl named Violet stared into his face and called him “Nick”.

Now Violet Smith is a grown woman whose slime-ball boyfriend dumped her after she lost her job. She’s in serious need of a friend--and lover--and Nick wants to be both to her.

The goddess Aphrodite has made Nick human for two nights and a day. Will that be long enough for Nick to learn the true meaning of love, so he can earn his freedom and a place by Violet’s side?

And what will he do about his old enemy Nemesis?

Violet Among The Roses is in the contemporary fantasy genre, and is a romantica that has been rated "S" for Sensuous. It includes multiple explicit monogamous sex scenes, and some group sex not involving the hero or heroine.

Read the first chapter here!

Four Stars from Romantic Times!
Susan Mobley of Romantic Times Book Club
...In VIOLET AMONG THE ROSES much of the tale focuses on Narcissus's sexual awakening; his exploration of love, both the physical and emotional, is enlightening...the characters' development is on point, and the small amount of secondary characters add flavor.

Five Hearts from The Romance Studio!
Lisa Wine for The Romance Studio
...This is a beautifully written new take on some very old Greek myths. The love and sex between Violet and Nick is beautiful intense and so yummy that you will be panting for more. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful story and highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good love story.

Five Hearts from Love Romances!
Melinda of Love Romances
...Ms. Starr’s writing brings out the interactions between these two so realistically that one can actually see Nick become human again. This is definitely one book that is necessary to read for its beautiful scenes and of course seeing a mythological god come to life and explore his wild erotic side.

Denise Powers of Sensual Romance
"Has Narcissus learned to love someone other than himself?"
...I really enjoyed the sweet love story at the heart of VIOLET AMONG THE ROSES. Nick has much to learn about, yet he manages to teach Violet so much as well. There will be more stories involving secondary characters, so readers will have those to eagerly anticipate. Fans of modern-day updating of mythological tales should snap up this intriguing series by Ms. Starr. I think you'll fall a little bit in love with Nick, as I did.

Mireya of A Romance Review - 4.5 Roses
...Cricket Starr`s Violet Among The Roses is a beautifully engaging tale. Ms. Starr successfully weaves the myth of Narcissus into this romantic story. The plot is moving and poignant, but it is also sprinkled with a charming sense of humor.

Sinclair Reid of Romance Review Today
...Ms. Starr's VIOLET AMONG THE ROSES definitely deserves the S-ensual rating that it incurs. But it also contains strong emotions and an intriguing storyline.

Alane of Romance Junkies
...There are plenty of steamy scenes between two people who are falling in love.  It’s a sweet love story, following Nick as he stumbles through the confusing 21st century, hoping to find a way to share his life with the woman he loves.  Violet has had so many bad breaks in her life that it’s wonderful to see someone who just wants to make her happy and show her that she is worthy of love.  I highly recommend this book to fans of mythology and paranormal romance, and people who love beautiful, romantic stories.

Amanda Taylor of Just Erotic Romance Reviews
...Ms. Starr has done a magnificent job telling us this erotic tale with tenderness and passion. If you are looking for a great erotic romance that will let you escape from reality for just a little while, then this book is for you. I look forward to more romances from this talented author.