Hale, the superhero whose secret identity is that of a romance novel cover model, was charged with retrieving Aphrodite’s Girdle. The ancient artifact gives its wearer the power to bend others to their will. Should this artifact fall into the wrong hands, someone could use its power to take over the world, leaving the Council of Protectors powerless to stop them. Tracy Tannin – a mortal – inherited what she thought was a belt after her grandmother’s death and while she noticed that people acted strangely while she wore it, she didn’t understand its true power. However when the guy that appeared on her favorite romance novels flew into her life, everything was turned upside down. When Tracy realized just how powerful the belt was, she had to choose between having all men find her desirable or giving up the belt to her favorite superhero, whom she may never see again.
This is Julie’s second Aphrodite novel and it was just as good as the first. I love the idea of the hero being a romance novel cover model. It reminded me of the villainous underwear model in Men in Black 2, only this time the character is on the side of goodness and honor. There is just so much opportunity for humor with such a character that I’m surprised at the amount of restraint Julie used in this novel. If you like paranormal stories with a touch of humor, then you'll love this one.
Details: Love Spell, April 2002
Bottom line: A great book
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