This Immortal Heart

A Novel of Aphrodite

The epic, captivating tale of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who must reconcile her mind and heart when she is drawn against all odds to Ares, the god of war, from the internationally bestselling author of Ariadne and Hera.

“Mythological reimagining at its finest . . . I loved Aphrodite’s passionate romance with Ares and the vivid depiction of the gods.”—Sue Lynn Tan, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

From the moment Aphrodite emerges fully formed from the sea, she is devastatingly beautiful and imbued with ancient power. Driven by passion yet strategic in how she moves through the halls of Olympus and the earthly realm alike, the free-willed goddess wields unparalleled influence over every living being.

When fate brings her face to face with Ares, she bristles at this surly, hot-tempered warrior who’s seemingly her opposite: disliked by everyone and devoted to stirring up conflict. Yet these gods are no more immune to the dizzying highs and lows of love and loss than anyone else, and soon, they are irresistibly drawn to one another.

As their love affair spans mortal lifetimes, Aphrodite begins to question the gods’ games and her role in them. But there’s only so much room for fire and passion in Zeus’s kingdom. Before long, she must test her devotion to her own divine purpose—and to a love that can only lead to ruin.
“Mythological reimagining at its finest—Aphrodite, masterfully brought to life by Jennifer Saint’s exquisite writing, brims with intelligence, warmth, power, and heart. I loved her passionate romance with Ares and the vivid depiction of the gods.”—Sue Lynn Tan, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

“A captivating tale that spans centuries and lifetimes . . . Saint’s talent for sumptuous prose, thoughtful voice, and a compelling narrative shines through in the best way here.”—Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of I, Medusa

“In this lyrical, romantic tale between the goddess of love and the god of war, the characters feel larger than life—yet also achingly human as they navigate love and loss as all mortals must.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers

“Saint’s impeccable characterization and beautiful prose combine to sweep the reader away into a myth that feels as fresh as it is familiar, featuring complex female characters you cannot help but root for and despair with.”—Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

“A wonderfully fresh romantic fantasy that has its basis in myth but then takes the reader somewhere entirely new . . . Aphrodite and Ares are vividly realized, both with their own rich stories and passions.”—Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den

“A luscious retelling of Aphrodite that held me tight by the heartstrings . . . The prose was exquisite and the world-building so vividly brought to life. I wanted this novel never to end.”—Saara El-Arifi, author of Faebound and Cleopatra

“An intoxicating blend of desire and longing, political machinations and fascinating, unpredictable characters, This Immortal Heart is an Olympian feast for the mind and the senses.”Joanna Miller, author of The Eights

“Every page is drenched in Aphrodite’s power and the exquisite longing that is her love affair with Ares. The yearning jumps from the book and will not let you go. This is a scintillating, glorious novel, from a writer who is at the height of her powers.”Emily Hauser, author of Penelope’s Bones: A New History of Homer’s World Through the Women Written Out of It

This Immortal Heart is a wonder of a book, a true feat of imagination and skill, so rich, so descriptive I could taste the salt water.”—Harriet Constable, author of The Instrumentalist

“Never has a story of two deities felt so utterly human—and with Saint’s trademark weaving of myth, this love story is at once epic, urgent, and ageless.”Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

This Immortal Heart depicts the importance of stories, how they endure and shape our legacies, how they help us understand the world and most of all ourselves. Highly entertaining, immersive, and simmering with passion, This Immortal Heart is a love story for the ages.”—Liz Fremantle, author of Firebrand
© Mark Hillyer
Jennifer Saint grew up reading Greek mythology and was always drawn to the untold stories hidden within the myths. After thirteen years as a high school English teacher, she is now a full-time author, living in Yorkshire, England, with her husband and two children. She is also president of the Leeds and District branch of the Classical Association. All four of her novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, with Elektra and Atalanta hitting the coveted number-one slot. View titles by Jennifer Saint

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The epic, captivating tale of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who must reconcile her mind and heart when she is drawn against all odds to Ares, the god of war, from the internationally bestselling author of Ariadne and Hera.

“Mythological reimagining at its finest . . . I loved Aphrodite’s passionate romance with Ares and the vivid depiction of the gods.”—Sue Lynn Tan, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

From the moment Aphrodite emerges fully formed from the sea, she is devastatingly beautiful and imbued with ancient power. Driven by passion yet strategic in how she moves through the halls of Olympus and the earthly realm alike, the free-willed goddess wields unparalleled influence over every living being.

When fate brings her face to face with Ares, she bristles at this surly, hot-tempered warrior who’s seemingly her opposite: disliked by everyone and devoted to stirring up conflict. Yet these gods are no more immune to the dizzying highs and lows of love and loss than anyone else, and soon, they are irresistibly drawn to one another.

As their love affair spans mortal lifetimes, Aphrodite begins to question the gods’ games and her role in them. But there’s only so much room for fire and passion in Zeus’s kingdom. Before long, she must test her devotion to her own divine purpose—and to a love that can only lead to ruin.

Reviews

“Mythological reimagining at its finest—Aphrodite, masterfully brought to life by Jennifer Saint’s exquisite writing, brims with intelligence, warmth, power, and heart. I loved her passionate romance with Ares and the vivid depiction of the gods.”—Sue Lynn Tan, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

“A captivating tale that spans centuries and lifetimes . . . Saint’s talent for sumptuous prose, thoughtful voice, and a compelling narrative shines through in the best way here.”—Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of I, Medusa

“In this lyrical, romantic tale between the goddess of love and the god of war, the characters feel larger than life—yet also achingly human as they navigate love and loss as all mortals must.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers

“Saint’s impeccable characterization and beautiful prose combine to sweep the reader away into a myth that feels as fresh as it is familiar, featuring complex female characters you cannot help but root for and despair with.”—Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

“A wonderfully fresh romantic fantasy that has its basis in myth but then takes the reader somewhere entirely new . . . Aphrodite and Ares are vividly realized, both with their own rich stories and passions.”—Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den

“A luscious retelling of Aphrodite that held me tight by the heartstrings . . . The prose was exquisite and the world-building so vividly brought to life. I wanted this novel never to end.”—Saara El-Arifi, author of Faebound and Cleopatra

“An intoxicating blend of desire and longing, political machinations and fascinating, unpredictable characters, This Immortal Heart is an Olympian feast for the mind and the senses.”Joanna Miller, author of The Eights

“Every page is drenched in Aphrodite’s power and the exquisite longing that is her love affair with Ares. The yearning jumps from the book and will not let you go. This is a scintillating, glorious novel, from a writer who is at the height of her powers.”Emily Hauser, author of Penelope’s Bones: A New History of Homer’s World Through the Women Written Out of It

This Immortal Heart is a wonder of a book, a true feat of imagination and skill, so rich, so descriptive I could taste the salt water.”—Harriet Constable, author of The Instrumentalist

“Never has a story of two deities felt so utterly human—and with Saint’s trademark weaving of myth, this love story is at once epic, urgent, and ageless.”Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

This Immortal Heart depicts the importance of stories, how they endure and shape our legacies, how they help us understand the world and most of all ourselves. Highly entertaining, immersive, and simmering with passion, This Immortal Heart is a love story for the ages.”—Liz Fremantle, author of Firebrand

Author

© Mark Hillyer
Jennifer Saint grew up reading Greek mythology and was always drawn to the untold stories hidden within the myths. After thirteen years as a high school English teacher, she is now a full-time author, living in Yorkshire, England, with her husband and two children. She is also president of the Leeds and District branch of the Classical Association. All four of her novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, with Elektra and Atalanta hitting the coveted number-one slot. View titles by Jennifer Saint
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