Thursday, May 29, 2008

Bound by Melody


Book Title: Bound by Melody
Author: Hunter Raines
Publisher: Changeling Press
Publisher URL: http://www.changelingpress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59596-850-0
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Gay
Nymph Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs reviewer: Chocolate Minx

Gilrain dreams that he and another elf are making love out on the cliffs of Santa Barbara, only to awaken to find that it was not a dream and his landlord is knocking on his door to serve an eviction notice. The other tenants saw a magical image of two elves making love broadcasted into their apartments and feared they would become sex slaves to Gil. No one wanted a Helif elf around; they are known for their ability to entice humans through sexual magic. Gil is not like the rest of his kind; he has learned to control his magic. It is for this reason that the other elf Arion sought Gil out. Arion is a Faer elf who has been infected with Helir magic and needs Gil to help him learn how to stop the madness. Using a binding melody to lure Gil to him, Arion discovers more than control, he also discovers love.

Bound by Melody is a wonderful fantasy of elves adapting to life among the humans. Gilrain is an outcast by choice among the Helif elves; he refuses to use his magic against the humans and Faer elves. Arion spent centuries being held hostage by two female Helir elves and now has trust issues. Hunter Raines has created a well written, distinctive story with genuine emotions and sensuous intimate encounters. I look forward to reading the next addition of this impressive series.

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