About Me
After a brief career as a CPA, a midlife awakening — courtesy of True Blood and Twilight — led me to the wide, wonderful world of fanfiction. I entered as a reader but soon discovered a burning need to write my own what-if scenarios. Posting my stories chapter by chapter online, I discovered the unique joy of interacting with an enthusiastic community of readers, editors, graphic artists, and other writers.
After a while, my stories started to stray from those HEA boxes. That’s a bit of an issue for an unflinchingly romantic genre. Which started me thinking about the Big Questions of love: who, what, how, and especially why. Couple that with my interest in the fantastic cast of characters from classical mythology, and Cupid became my ideal storyteller.
Seeking to sharpen my writing, I began competing in online flash fiction contests. Sharing work with other writers has taught me so much about the essence of stories and along the way, I’ve gained invaluable critique partners and a network of truly talented friends. You can find some of my 100- and 1000-word flash pieces and the stories behind the stories here.
The Cupid’s Fall series is my passion project. I completed book one, First Quiver, eight years ago and have since completed all four books in the series. I’m so excited to share them now with you.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, I currently live in a quiet suburb outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with my darling husband of many years. We are occasionally visited by our daughter and grand-dog, Slim. If you read this far, here’s a bonus random tidbit about me. When I was in sixth grade, I used to ride a unicycle to school.
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Publications
Quite the Pair, Cupid’s Fall #4 (Feb, 2022)
This just might be Cupid’s last chance for love.
Title: The Quest for Psyche (The Cupid’s Fall Series, Book r)
Author: Beth C. Greenberg
Publication date: February 8, 2022
Publisher: Isotopia Publishing
ISBN: eBook: 979-8-985330311 Price: $5.99
Paperback : 979-8-985330304 Price: $19.99
Hardcover: 979-8-985330328 Price: $29.99
Available In: eBook | Paperback | Hardcover
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Adventure, Greek Mythology Retelling, Ancient Historical Fiction, Cozy Fantasy
Long Description:
THE QUEST FOR PSYCHE, the series finale
The God of Love is a mess. Heartbroken and unmoored after losing Pan to his Right Love, Cupid knows the only cure is the next all-consuming love the gods will inflict on him. When Aphrodite refuses to hasten Cupid’s next torment, he resorts to a very human approach to relieving his misery – therapy.
His online sessions seem to be working until Dr. Mariposa Rey mysteriously cuts him off. Sensing she needs his help, Cupid sets out on a cross-country adventure to Lake Tahoe, where his heart will be inflamed for one last Worthy. What Cupid doesn’t know is that this fourth test will be his one and only chance at Right Love.
With the ancient myth of Cupid and Psyche as his guide, Cupid attempts the impossible – a happily eternally after with his reluctant soulmate.
Book #4 of the Cupid’s Fall seriesis a contemporary retelling of the Cupid and Psyche myth that will leave you breathless to the very last page.
An epic bromance is put to the ultimate test – Love.
Title: Quite the Pair (The Cupid’s Fall Series, Book 3)
Author: Beth C. Greenberg
Publication date: October 5, 2021
Publisher: Isotopia Publishing
ISBN: eBook: 978-1735944777 Price: $4.99
Paperback :978-1735944760 Price: $14.99
Hardcover: 978-1735944784 Price: $25.99
Available In: eBook | Paperback | Hardcover
Genres: LGBTQ Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Twisted Greek Myth, Ancient Historical Fiction, Cozy Fantasy
What readers are saying about Quite the Pair:
“Beth Greenberg has captured my heart with this series ?. In ????? ??? ????, she once again combines steamy, sassy romance and the loyalty of friendship, all while peering into the Greek god’s lives like you’ve never seen them before. And I just adore Cupid. He is sweet, kind, and deserves to find his True Love, after getting his heart broken time and time again. But the gods are manipulative and egotistical, so who knows what will happen next.”~Susan Ballard, Goodreads
“What makes Quite the Pair really work is its focus on platonic love. That’s not to say that the love story isn’t on point, because it is, and it’s definitely a major focus. How could it not be? But what really pulled me in here is the idea of a different kind of love, and how we all have people (I hope) who are there for us no matter what, people who love us and root for us and help us find redemption. There’s a lot of kindness in these books and a lot of forgiveness, and it made me feel good while I was reading.”~Michelle H, Goodreads
“My favorite book in the series so far. I didn’t want to put it down!” –Shelley, ARC Reader
Long Description:
It’s Pan’s turn for love, and everyone’s in for a wild ride – especially his smitten best friend Cupid, who is duty-bound to find Pan’s perfect match.
For 2,000 years, Cupid believes his best friend dead, but when the gods banish Cupid from Mount Olympus, he discovers Pan alive and well in Tarra, Indiana. Joyfully reunited, the two revive the camaraderie of their youth, but tensions mount when Aphrodite sets Cupid’s heart signal on Pan.
Failure to fulfill his divine duty will doom Cupid to suffer yet another tragic love, but to succeed, he must risk losing everyone he holds dear.
Book 3 of the Cupid’s Fall series puts Cupid’s epic friendship with Pan to the ultimate test – Love.
Into the Quiet, Cupid’s Fall #2 (May, 2021)
A marriage teeters on the brink, a friendship is strained to the limit, and only Cupid can save them all.
Title: Into the Quiet (The Cupid’s Fall Series, Book 2)
Author: Beth C. Greenberg
Publication date: May 4, 2021
Publisher: Isotopia Publishing
ISBN: eBook: 978-1735944753 Price: $4.99
Paperback :978-1735944739 Price: $14.99
Hardcover: 978-1735944746 Price: $25.99
Available In: eBook | Paperback | Hardcover
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Fairy tales & Myth, Chick Lit, Women’s Fiction
What readers are saying about Into the Quiet:
“Greenberg writes in a lovely breezy way and the book slides by with reader chuckles on almost every page. It’s simply fun… It’s also one of those books I’ll be recommending for friends who need a lift. Fun fun fun. I can’t wait for book #3!” ~Dorothyanne, Goodreads Reviewer
“Loved being immersed in the world and with these characters once again. You have another winner on your hands here!” ~Lisa, ARC reader
Long Description:
The gods aren’t finished with Cupid’s heart.
Cupid’s punishment is far from over, and the stakes are higher than ever. When Aphrodite inflames her son’s heart for Ruthie – a sweet, vulnerable, married Worthy – Cupid’s divine duty sets him on a crash course with the matrimonial laws of mortals.
And his problems don’t end there.
Seeking relief from his crushing loneliness, Cupid unwittingly damages his relationship with Pan, his best friend and lifeline. Meanwhile, high above the mortal realm, Aphrodite bargains away her own son’s freedom in a brazen scheme to impress her fiery lover.
Caught in a web of half-truths and suspicion, Cupid must ignore his own shattered heart and unite Ruthie with her Right Love before it’s too late for all of them.
Into the Quiet is book two of the Cupid’s Fall series. This series is intended for mature audiences and contains explicit sexual activity and strong language.
First Quiver, Cupid’s Fall #1
A sexy tale of modern love, ancient gods, & the mortals caught in the crossfire
Title: First Quiver (The Cupid’s Fall Series, Book 1)
Author: Beth C. Greenberg
Publication date: January 26, 2021
Publisher: Isotopia Publishing
ISBN:
eBook: 978-1735944715 Price: $4.99 NOW $2.99
Paperback :978-1735944708 Price: $14.99
Hardcover: 978-1735944722 Price: $25.99
Available In: eBook | Paperback | Hardcover
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, Myth Retelling
What readers are saying about First Quiver:
“In Beth Greenberg’s hilarious low fantasy novel First Quiver, we meet the 3,375-year-old Cupid just as he’s banished to Earth, where he’s about to discover the highs and lows of human love for the very first time. The ironic catch? Cupid can’t have the woman he’s fallen deeply in love with; instead, he must find her true love match. A lighthearted and clever romp, mingling dating apps with ancient gods for just the right balance of silly and sweet.” ~Featured New Release, Reedsy Discovery Blog
“A fun, naughty romp… All in all, it’s a clever premise, carried out in a light, funny, and very competent way. Thoroughly enjoyable and just the sort of thing we all could use a read of these days.” 5 stars, “Must Read” ~Dorothyanne, Goodreads Reviewer
“First Quiver hooks you from the very first sentence and keeps you entranced until the end. Sure as a shot from one of Q’s arrows, once it hits you, you’re smitten.” ~Lisa, Goodreads reviewer
“First Quiver was like a Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson , etc) for grownups – though I feel like that’s just…wrong. And also exactly why I loved it so much. First Quiver nails the tropes of the (super descriptive *sigh* romance) while throwing in just enough surprises to keep me turning the page. Greenberg’s plot is marvelous, her characters delightfully quirky while delivering the sex appeal. I never knew how much I needed a sensitive, used-to-be-unattractive dude who becomes a literal Greek god, but if she wants to send either Pan or Cupid my way, I wouldn’t complain. Not. At. All. 13/10 guilty pleasure and I cannot wait for book 2.” ~Michelle, Amazon reviewer
“The ending was very compelling and made me want to rush out and purchase the next book in the series.”~Emily, Goodreads reviewer
“Cupid is warm, Pan is heartbreakingly precious and the mortals are well written believable characters. The dialogue flows so well and it is just a fun read!” ~Nikki, NetGalley reviewer
Long Description:
Mischief is the only escape for the 3,375-year-old virgin of Mount Olympus, but when one of his arrows lands in the wrong rump, Cupid is banished to present-day earth and ordered to fix love.
Exiled from his cushy life as the favored prince of Aphrodite’s palace, Cupid plunges to Earth and lands in present-day Tarra, Indiana, where mortals go on about their daily routines, oblivious to the capricious gods stirring the pot from above. Reunited with his long-lost best friend Pan, Cupid delights in his earthbound erotic superpowers and the apparent freedom to explore his new gifts. His carnal spree comes to a screeching halt when he falls passionately in love for the first time in his lonely, sheltered life. Soon, Cupid understands the full measure of his punishment: he must find the true Right Love match for the mortal he desperately loves, and then he must let her go.
To complete his quest, Cupid must prevail over the violent throes of first love while battling the powerful gods conspiring against him for their own dark purposes. Failure will not be tolerated; success will cost him everything.
First Quiver pulls the reader inside the tension between duty and love, a conflict as old and immortal as the gods themselves. Fans of TV’s Once Upon A Time and Lucifer will enjoy this sexy romp drawn from Greek mythology, reimagined through an irreverent, contemporary lens. Fans of Circe will enjoy revisiting their favorite ancient gods, and readers who enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue will enjoy the magical bend of time.
Bio (50 words):
Beth Greenberg is a former CPA who stepped through the portal of flash (1000-word) fiction and never looked back. She and her husband live outside of Boston, where they are occasionally visited by their daughter and grand-dog, Slim. Into the Quiet (May 4) is book 2 of the Cupid’s Fall series.
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