Talking Aphrodite with Jennifer Saint

This week on Ladies of Lore, I’m joined by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Saint to discuss her latest novel, This Immortal Heart, a VERY beautiful reimagining of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

We sat down and talked all about the Aphrodite behind the familiar image of beauty and romance, examining her power, complexity, and enduring influence across mythology. We discuss her legendary relationship with Ares, the fascinating connection between love and war and why ancient stories continue to resonate with modern readers.

Jennifer also shares insights into her writing process, the challenges (puppies) and joys (Taylor Swift) of retelling mythology for contemporary audiences, and what drew her to one of the most iconic and misunderstood figures in the Greek pantheon.

This Immortal Heart is available from June 4, 2026 anywhere you can buy books!

Connect with Jennifer Saint:

https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.saint.author/

This Immortal Heart Book Description: 

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.

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