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Elfking's Lady

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A young woman caught on a raid with her elder brother, Aimil is at first terrified knowing that the rumors of the Black Parlan are dark and dreadful. But Parlan is a shock to both siblings, for he proves that he's both noble, and reasonable. He's also very attracted to Aimil. The trouble is that the man who's been betrothed to Aimil since birth is demanding her return, and determined to destroy both her and her beloved Parlan, if he has to drag them both into the grave with him.

While out riding the moors in the Scottish Lowlands, Aimil and her elder brother were captured and taken captive by a group of Highlanders. Held for ransom, she is initially petrified and feared for their lives, for tales of the fierce MacGuin laird is legendary among the feuding Scottish clans. Commonly referred to as the Black Parlan, he is rumored to roast and eat babies and pick his teeth with their bones. But it doesn't take long before Aimil realizes that Parlan is both kind and reasonable and not the murderous and unmerciful laird that he is rumored to be.

But Aimil must now face another problem for the Black Parlan has set his sights on her magnificent horse, Elfking. When she refuses to give her beloved horse over to him, she is forced to make a choice: either give herself to him or hand over Elfking. Well no prize for guessing what her choice is. And so she gets to keep her magnificent white stallion and gains another one in the process.

Both of the main characters are very likable. Aimil is fiery, stubborn and beautiful, while Parlan is arrogant, sexy and oh-so-male. What makes this book so enjoyable is the humor. The verbal spats between Aimil and Parlan made me laugh. Throw in some hot love scenes as well, plus a great support from the secondary characters and you know you're in for a lot of fun reading. And to complicate the story further, there is the jealous ex-lover determined to get the hero back and that evil betrothed determined to destroy Aimil and Parlan. Those villains really will keep you hanging on to the end to see justice done.

Fun and entertaining, ELFKING'S LADY is a delightful read from start to finish. I would also recommend AMBER FLAME, which I consider to be even better than this.

We've all heard of my kingdom for a horse, but my virtue for a horse? Aimil, her brother, and her beloved stallion Elfking are captured by Parlan MacGuin. Parlan, a "stallion" in his own right, gives Aimil the choice of going free without her horse or becoming his mistress (consequently also losing her horse). A girl with her priorities straight, Aimil soon joins Parlan in his bed for some feisty rides. A jealous mistress and a cruel betrothed descend on the castle to wreak havoc. Parlan and Aimil are wed, kidnappings and shootings abound, and in the end (literally) Elfking's lady finds herself well loved indeed.

This is by far my favorite book written in this genre. I own two copies, one that I have on my collectables shelf and never read and one that I read at least once a month. A really great story, that I would recommend to everyone who loves Highlanders and strong lasses.