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Summary: Pure magic
Review: A long time ago, there lie an enchanted forest ruled by Hern, the Forest Lord. Hern has made an agreement with the local human inhabitants of Hartsmere that their village be blessed with prosperity as long as they leave his forest untouched. All is well until Cyrus trespasses on the forest during a hunt. He is caught by Hern and is threatened with death unless he is willing to give his daughter's hand in marriage to Hern. Hern requires an heir before he can return to the World of the Fane. The deal is struck and Hern disguises himself as the handsome but mysterious Cornelius Fleming, a distant cousin. Cornelius and Cyrus' daughter, Eden elope and discover a night of passion. Eden's happiness is shattered when she discovers Cornelius is not human but a monster. She runs away from Cornelius before he discovers that she is pregnant with their child. Six years later, after losing her child and being married to a husband she does not love, Eden returns Hartsmere, where she discovers her lost child, Donal. Hern, after losing Eden and the child has been lying dormant in the enchanted forest sleeping for six years. He returns to Hartsmere, this time disguised as a manservant named Hartley to get his revenge on Eden. This is a highly original book and my favourite by Susan Krinard. There are so many twists and turns in the plot to keep you turning the pages. The description of nature and the forests is magical and you can really believe in the World of Fane created by Susan Krinard. Hern/Cornelius/Hartley is absolutely gorgeous (even with his horns) and although he can feel no emotions you are really touched by his interaction with his son, Donal. He searches for love in Eden although his Fane heart will not allow it. This is a tender, as opposed to lusty, love story and is a must read for all romance readers whether into the paranormal twist or not. A very highly recommended read. Lealing
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Summary: Very unique storyline!
Review: After reading the first review on this books by a reader in Atlanta, GA - I don't think I can improve on her review. If you are a fan of romance fantasy/mythology themes, this is definitely the book for you. It is unique to read about a character changing into a "beast" that is not a vampire, werewolf, ghost, demon, etc. I liked being surprised and was a bit horrified by Lord Hern's true form. If you were the heroine Eden and walked in on the man you were going to marry telling your father he had impregnated the night before, threatening your father, and suddenly transforming into a monster in front of you - you would run away like Eden did. Six years pass before Eden becomes a penniless widow(who was also told her child died at birth) and Lord Hern awakens from his slumber in a grandfather oak. After Eden journeys to a rundown family home to live, Lord Hern takes on the form of Hartley Shaw - who says he works as a servant. Eden does not know that Lord Hern/Hartley is the man she was going to marry(he has changed his appearance) and Lord Hern/Hartley finds out that his son did not die at birth. All these problems are compounded by Eden's Aunt Claudia, who knows more about the history the two lovers share than she will reveal. Besides being reunited with their son, Donal, Claudia does everything possible to push Eden towards marriage to a wealthy marquess. Nothing is beyond Claudia's schemes and she will do whatever it takes permanently part Eden and Lord Hern/Hartley even if murder is the only way. The ending is very, very good - several surprises occur which I was not prepared for. Overall, the book is definitely one of my favorites and I have read all of Susan Krinard's books. Her writing style is so refreshing because she always tries to find a different plot/storyline to enchant her readers....A+ for this book!
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Summary: fabulous and wonderful tale
Review: Courtesy of A Romance Review Eden Fleming elopes with her cousin, Cornelius Fleming, and conceives a child before discovering that Cornelius is not human. She flees and gives birth to a son a few months later but is told the baby died. She then leaves Hartsmere and marries another man. Six years later Eden's husband tells her, before he dies, that her son is still alive. After the funeral, Eden returns to Hartsmere in search of her son. The Forest Lord, Hern, one of the last of Fane, needs an heir of his blood or he cannot return to his homeland, Tir-na-nog. One day, Eden's father, Cyrus, is hunting in the forest and breaks the pact between the Flemings and the Fanes that has been intact for over a million years. Hern is angry and threatens to take the fortune of the Flemings forever, unless Cyrus's daughter weds him and produces a child of his making. Cyrus finally agrees but adds a condition that Hern must gain Eden's love before they wed. The Forest Lord proves to be a tale of pure magic and fantasies. The story itself is dazzling and captivating. The characters dance with life along the flow of the story. It is one of those books that once you start, you will not be able to put it down. Although I am not interested in pagan mythology, this book arises my curiosity in finding out more and reading more. Ms. Krinard's novels have been popular among paranormal romance lovers and I highly recommend The Forest Lord for a newbie like me to start with. A fabulous and wonderful read for anyone who loves a great tale!
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Summary: Good Paranormal
Review: Eden Fleming thinks that she is in love with her cousin Cornelius Fleming. They become engaged she looks forward to her upcoming marriage. She doesn't question him when he becomes impatient and insists that they head for Gretna Green. They spend the night at an inn nearby, where her father catches up to them. She overhears them and finds out that her father has sold her to a man who just wants her to have a child for him to take to his family. She rushes into the room to find out that Cornelius isn't a man at all, but a fairy from the forest near her father's estate. She is horrified and runs away. After the birth of her child, who she is told has died, her father finds a man willing to marry her. As expected, he is not much good and gambles and wenches away all of his money and much of hers before he dies. All Eden has left is the estate where she met Cornelius. She and her aunt move there and find everything in disrepair. She is determined to rebuild her life and her estate. Her late husband told her that her child was alive and miraculously he is at the estate when she arrives. Unfortunately, so is Cornelius, who wants his child and revenge. He now has changed his appearance and goes by the name of Shaw. He finds that he can't be angry at her and is finding that he has very unfanelike feelings for both his son and his mother. The author has painted a very vivid picture of the time period and the lore of the forest lords. The storyline is engrossing and is resolved nicely in the end. Great story.
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Summary: The Forest Lord falls in love
Review: He fathers a child with a mortal woman because he has to.Then years later, under different circumstances ,the Fane Lord truly falls on love with her.Aww Beautiful! This book has everything you could want in a paranormal romance-love,obstacles to over come,mystery and a very happy ending.
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Summary: Fabulous Introduction to this Author!
Review: Herne is the forest lord of the legendary Fane, or faery world. He couldn't be with others of his ilk until he presents them a halfling child born of himself and a human woman to strengthen the weakened fane blood line. When the Earl of Bradwell breaks the age-old rule of not hunting in the forest protected by the Forest Lord, Herne agrees to let the Earl live if he agrees to let Herne marry his daughter. In order to save himself, the Earl agrees with the provision that Herne must present himself to Eden as a human and woo her, without trickery, into falling in love with him. The young, Lady Eden is presented to a handsome man introduced to her as Cornelius Fleming, a cousin from India. He woos her, she falls in love, and he convinces her to run to Gretna with him to be married but they stop and consummate the pairing before marriage. The earl catches up to them before the marriage and through foul means manages to trick the Forest Lord into revealing his true appearance to Eden who is at once, devastated, fleeing in horror, then finds out later she is pregnant. Eden bears the child who she is told was still-born at birth, then she is shipped off to London to an arranged marriage to a minor noble who turns out to be a rake who uses her, and gambles away all her money, then finally, taunting her that her son was alive, did her the great favor of dying. Alone, with just her faithful Aunt Claudia, Eden returns to the only un-entailed property she owns, Hartsmere. It is there she finds her beautiful son Donal and she is fully intent upon becoming a good mother. Six years have passed, the Forest Lord, awakens and returns as well to find Eden who has just come home to Hartsmere. He also discovers he was lied to and his son still lives. His hatred knows no bounds and he will punish the woman who tried to cheat him of his child before he ultimately takes him away. Only, as he weaves his way into Eden's life, he finds that his hatred is not as strong as a very new feeling - normally foreign to a fane - could it be love? This is the first book I've read by this author and I found it to be a wonderfully magical, mystical, and sensual read. You will feel the betrayal of the unsuspecting Eden, by those she trusted to be every bit as devastating as one could imagine, as well as being caught up in the heart-stopping, cliff hanging and surprise ending. The pace through out the book was non-stop with a wonderful cast of secondary characters adding to a complete feel of contentment over this great read! Another one for the keeper shelf!
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Summary: A dark/powerful hero & a strong/determined heroine
Review: Herne, the horned man and forest lord of the legendary Fane, has been exiled from his people because he has failed to give them a halfling child born of himself and a human woman. He sees his chance to regain his home an English nobleman runs afoul of him. In exchange for his life, Herne will take his daughter as a wife and get a child upon her. Eden, the daughter, learns of this bargain and flees, but it is too late, she is already pregnant with the promised child. However, he dies in birth. Six years pass, Eden weds another man, and then finds herself widowed and deeply in debt. The one place she has a right to is her former home, where she hopes to find the son she learned lived at her husband's deathbed. She does find him, but is not the only one who has discovered the deceit. Herne learns of it, and of her return. Now, masquerading as a simple worker, he works his way into the lives and hearts of Eden and their son, Donal. Yet, a vengeful woman is working against him, and despite the love that is being given a chance to blossom, Herne might lose Eden and Donal again. If Eden's aunt has her way, he will also lose his life. Once again, Ms. Krinard treats her readers to a haunting love story that reaches across the differences between two people born of different worlds to prove that indeed, love does build a bridge. Both sexy and heartwarming, this tale will stir your imagination and your blood with a dark and powerful hero paired with a strong, determined heroine. Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.
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Summary: So-so.
Review: I can't believe all the 5-star ratings this book got! It was okay, but definitely not the best from Ms. Krinard. My main complaint is that none of the characters were particularly likeable. Somebody out there back me up.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I have read books that are hot, so hot they make your toes curl in ice water; I have read books that are exciting, causing adrenaline rushes the whole while; I have read great books(and I read alot), but every now and then, very rarely, do I read books that make me believe in the power of love again. This book, structured in the way of a fairy tale, is in one word, wonderful. Krinard is easily one of the most gifted writers around.There are very few writers left out there that can entrap you in a story without using extreme sex, violence, or action to keep you satisfied. This is truely a great STORY!!
I am not a big fan of retelling the plot(you can read the jacket or the other reviews for that) but I will say that this book revolves around myth, legend, and tales of the Fae, Faeiry, or Fane.It is the second time that I have been introduced to lengend of the Tuuatha De and the Book of Sidhe. Krinard uses magnificient atmosphere, incredible detail, and a lyrical prose to the the story of the Forest Lord, who comes back to exact revenge and claim his son, but instead finds love. This book may not end up being the best book you've ever read, but it is something that you may treasure and look upon when you think of great love stories.
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Summary: Farfetched, outlandish, and pretty fantastic.
Review: I really liked it. I had a hard time with the rack of horns and rags, but otherwise I really enjoyed the tale. Not as enthralling a read as Christine Feehan's Dark series, not as much fun as Sherilyn Kenyon's Fantasy Lover, but a really good story.
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