The stakes are higher for Dita as the next round of Love Connection is on against her long time enemy/lover Ares, the God of War. Ares is overly confident and takes what he wants and there is nothing else that he wants than Dita.

The players chosen for this round are Dillon and Kat, who are both very guarded and protective individuals. When they met there is an immediate attraction, but they are scarred after years of loneliness and the need to be strong to let their feelings get in the way of their lifetime goals. But love is love and Aphrodite is determined to win this next round and have Kat and Dillon find solace within one another.

I truly enjoyed this sequel! The premise was the same as in Deer In Headlights, but it was different in many ways involving the characters. We get to see the dysfunctional relationship between Ares and Aphrodite 10x more than we had already known. It was hot, to say the least. All the sexual tension between them would surely start a wildfire. I absolutely loved the flashbacks. It adds insight and is a great way for the reader to have an in-depth realization of the characters.

Then there are Kat and Dillon, who are both loyal and fiercely protective of their siblings. Dillon grew up in an environment where fighting was the only way to protect oneself. He lived in an abusive household where his father was a volatile drunk. Dillon’s father killed his wife and took out his anger on his sons. That kind of turmoil would affect anyone and it certainly affects Dillon. He fears getting close to someone because he doesn’t want to be his father. Hart writes Dillon’s emotions really well. It’s raw and real and made my heart constrict a little. There were times where I just whispered, “No, Dillon,” because I didn’t like the way he was thinking and feel genuinely sad for him.

Kat, on the other hand, is sort of the complete opposite of Dillon. Kat is a badass. She’s a tough girl who doesn’t take bulls*** from anyone. Just as Dillon, Kat is fiercely protective of her sister. Family means everything to Kat, it’s all she has left and nothing will get in the way of her sister’s safety (physical and emotional). Her weakness becomes Dillon as his becomes Kat. In a way, they soften each other and shed the years of wariness they have. I liked that there was an incredible amount of family values in this installment. It was a theme and I do love themes!

Overall, this second installment was AH-MAZING! It exceeded all expectations and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Just as the first book, Snake In The Grass was a unique and fresh take on Greek Mythology. If you love Greek Mythology and don’t mind a modernization twist, then this book is definitely for you!