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Lyon: Lords Of Satyr

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For Lyon, variety is the spice of life. The youngest of the Satyr brothers, Lyon's feral appetite for carnal pleasure is legendary. Though not thrilled at the prospect of settling down with one woman, he has dutifully journeyed to Paris to find the last of King Feydon's FaerieBlend daughters. His older brothers Nicholas and Raine have located and wed two of the sisters and the time has come for Lyon to seek his bride.

Juliet Rabelais was orphaned at birth. Blessed with a flair for culinary arts and a tempting figure, Juliet is desired by many men. Allowing herself to feel love has only proved to be painful and deadly, so she vows to avoid it. Without family to turn to, Juliet lives at the mercy of her malevolent guardian who employs her as his prize courtesan. An unwilling participant in his evil schemes, Juliet has spent the past three years living with fear and loneliness as her constant companion.

When his family lost its wealth to the phylloxera plague, the bitter Monsieur Valmont became the proprietor of a house of debauchery. Having spied Juliet's "talents" three years ago, Valmont has employed her well to his advantage. Fear keeps Juliet from fleeing and he will use that fear to procure the information he needs to destroy the Satyr vineyards. Driven by jealousy and madness, Valmont delights in the suffering of others.

A chance meeting ignites an explosion of passion between Lyon and Juliet setting them down a path of danger and deceit. When inhabitants of Else World and Earth World threaten to lay claim on those most precious to them, Lyon and Juliet turn to each other for salvation. As The Calling draws near, can Lyon provide protection to Juliet by joining with her during the sacred rituals of Moonful, or will other powerful forces succeed in keeping them apart?

LYON, the highly anticipated third book of the LORDS OF SATYR series is well worth the wait. Filled with romance, intrigue, and suspense, LYON is a thrilling read from start to finish. Wildly imaginative and wickedly erotic, this book will keep readers feverishly turning the pages...and in need of a cold beverage nearby! Elizabeth Amber has done a fantastic job bringing this series to life and LYON is without a doubt one of the most "unputdownable" books of the year!

~*Courtesy of ParaNormal Romance Reviews*~

Ever since the Lords of Satyr received the letter from King Feydon last spring one after brother after another has left their estate to go in search of the King's daughters. At the King's request the brothers are expected to marry his FaerieBlend daughters, only to leave their estate at the same time would have resulted in the gate between EarthWorld and ElseWorld being left unprotected.

Nicolas and Raine have already located and brought two of the sisters under Satyre protection - not to mention fallen in love with them. Now it's Lyon's turn and his search will take place in Paris, France - where the last sister is supposed to be found according to King Feydon.

Lyon's resigned to marry the last of King Feydon's daughters but first he has some carnal needs that need addressing. He selects a human but then loses interest in her when he hears the sound of nymphs crooning. Nymphs would be far better suited to handle his desires, besides they're notorious gossips and he's hopeful they can provide information on the female he seeks. After locating the source of the singing he notices a scent that tells him his intended is near. That she is of the sea is a little worrisome but not insurmountable. Is it possible that he's found the last sister on his very first day in Paris?

Juliette Rabelais learned of her faerie abilities several years ago but she's never learned how to control them. Accused of murder, she lives in fear of being arrested even though she knows that she's innocent. Valmont, her guardian, uses her worry against her while using her talents in the kitchen to his advantage. When he discovers Lyon's interest in Juliette he forces her into eliciting information regarding the Satyr vineyards. Valmont's own family's fortunes were destroyed because of the blight of phylloxera which has destroyed vineyards all across France.

It isn't until Valmont acts even more inappropriately than usual and her good friend Fleur disappears that Juliette realizes her situation is getting dire and opts to leave. Only after leaving Valmont's townhouse she runs into Lyon and discovers he's ailing and what's worse - she's to blame for his ailment. Fortunately she isn't above doing whatever's necessary to save him.

The LORDS OF SATYR series has completely enchanted me since the very beginning. Each story is so different and full of unexpected events that readers quickly find themselves immersed in the characters and setting. In LYON there's a surprising twist that occurs early on which sets the tone for the rest of the book - and yet doesn't give anything away. Elizabeth Amber brings mythological creatures to life in a historical setting with delicious results and I, for one, couldn't wait for each new addition to this series. Fortunately there will be at least one more book in this series, DOMINIC, THE LORDS OF SATYR will be released in March 2009.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Upon the death of King Feydon, the three Satyr brothers must find and wed the king's three half-mortal, half-Faerie daughters. His elder two brothers have found their brides, and now Lyon must find his own in the city of Paris. He only hopes to be half as lucky in his match as his brothers were in theirs, who both found wives whom they adore.

When he finds Juliette, every instinct within him yearns for the lovely faerie princess. Wooing her, however, proves difficult - something that Lyon, who has always had his choice of women, never anticipated. He must bring every sensual weapon in his considerable arsenal to bear in his pursuit of Juliette...

But there are forces that conspire not only to keep them apart, but to destroy them utterly. They must overcome their enemies before they can find their future together.

With both of the previous stories in her LORDS OF SATYR series, Elizabeth Amber has delivered some fantastic twists, especially in RAINE. I will admit that my expectations were high for LYON, a book I anticipated with considerable relish. Ms. Amber did not disappoint me.

As with her sisters in the previous stories, Juliette has her own distinctive magical talents, very different from her siblings. Unlike her sisters, she employs a few of hers with some regularity, displaying a control that only comes from practiced use. Of course, there are some abilities she doesn't have quite the same control over, which cause her some consternation in public, a place she avoids whenever possible. She is also a virtual captive in her present circumstance, afforded the dubious protection of her guardian, Monsieur Valmont, an evil man who has more motives than anyone suspects. Freedom is not such an easy feat for a woman in her time, with her challenges, held by a man with the kind of ties on her that Monsieur Valmont holds.

Although I certainly fell for both Nicholas and Raine in their stories, Lyon is the brother who most intrigued me. He has always had a playfulness about him that appealed to me, and that was clearly evident in LYON, much to my delight. It was a perfect balm to the pain and fear that plague Juliette. It was truly these qualities, combined with his relentless sensuality, which broke through her considerable defenses.

I mentioned there were twists to the plot, and these come in the form of Juliette's talents and the story itself. Suffice it to say that there are more skeletons lurking in her closet than even she knows about. I had a few of the plot twists figured out by the end of the book, but not all, much to my delight!

LYON, LORDS OF SATYR is a compelling paranormal romance set in historical Paris and Italy. With fascinating characters guaranteed to capture the heart from page one, this sexy and suspenseful romance is much more than the sum of its parts - it is a story that will stay with this reviewer for a long time to come.

**Courtesy of Wild on Books**

Series Order:
Nicholas: The Lords of Satyr
Raine: The Lords of Satyr
Lyon: Lords Of Satyr (The Lords of Satyr)

Lyon: Lords Of Satyr (The Lords of Satyr) by Elizabeth Amber

Paperback Erotic Paranormal Romance - August 1, 2008
4 ½ Stars

If you are looking for a paranormal romance with lots of heat, this book will not disappoint you!

Lyon is the third installment in The Lords of Satyr series by Elizabeth Amber. While this book is one in a series, it can easily be a stand-alone book. But beware; it will make you want to read the prior books immediately. It is that addicting!

In this book we return to the lush and exotic world of the Satyrs. These men exude an unparalleled sexuality that heats up the pages and made me run for water!

Lyon is a Satyr on a mission to find his Faerie wife. While searching in Paris , he finds his prize, the irresistible Juliette Rabelais. Juliette is a courtesan and a renowned cook; both sensuous pastimes he plans to help her explore. As they discover their attraction to each other, people from their past scheme to keep them apart.

This was a wonderful read. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I can't believe the heroine did not succumb to Lyon earlier in the book! Lyon is so HOT! Juliette has been misled in matters of the heart before, but I still can't understand how she was able to resist Lyon for so long!

This is a novel that is both sumptuous and highly erotic. It was also interesting because it explores the Faerie world and reveals new mythical characters. (Which I hope are explored more thoroughly in the next book!) Those who love the paranormal or just looking for something different and like their books spicy will find this book a rare treat to savor long after the last page is done!

Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club

The storyline in Lyon is more satisfylingly complex than the one in Raine, but the sex was equally steamy (though different) in both and the writing quality was excellent in both. Lyon is mostly about the developing relationship (&sex) between Juliet and Lyon, but be aware that it includes a scene of M/M/F (Juliet and 2 identical paranormal versions of Lyon--sounds weird but it makes sense in the story).

Loved this book and was sorry when it was over.

No doubt about it, this is a really different sort of romance. There's sex on every page, blunt language, hookups you'd never expect to see in a typical historical bodice-ripper (like male/male interaction, bizarre gyn exams, double dipping, moonlit orgies, even serial killing). Weirdest of all, the hero & his brothers are paranormal satyrs who sport an extra male appendage under certain conditions!

Whoa! When I heard about this book, especially the last part, I almost didn't buy it. Then I thought, well, it's different. Why not? So I bought and read it. I'm glad I gave it a try. It's a little over the top, with super-slimy villains, wild magical sequences that I found a bit dizzying, and a hero who definitely thinks with his other head(s) 99% of the time. There's also humor, historical detail, and frank sex scenes that are described in the kind of detail I've seldom (or never) seen in a mainstream romance.

That said, I had two quibbles with this book.

First, there's SO MUCH sex and SO MANY sex words that it got tiresome and I started skimming pages. It was the same thing over and over. The end is a bit rushed and there were some odd coincidences I found hard to buy (for example, there's a necklace that unravels one of the mysteries in the story, but the heroine apparently just never noticed her friend wearing it for years; there's a marriage that should have been instantly annuled due to a family relationship that surfaces later in the tale, yet no one even suggests this logical "out" once the truth is revealed; a baby arrives, but I saw no real need for this birth except to set up a possible sequel down the road; the "Elise" plot is resolved way too quickly and conveniently--it didn't ring true).

Second, the much hyped "deflowering" scene is a real let down (kind of a deus ex machina thing involving Russian bandits and "Shimmerskin" ghosts/phantasms who swing both ways). After so much build-up, including the heroine checking herself and being checked by the brothel owner (yeccch) to make sure everything is intact, the hero doesn't even get the privilege (if that's the right word). By then I was bored with watching them sort of do it so many times and just wanted to see what happened to everyone. I skimmed through to see how the plot would resolve itself ( which was a little disappointing--see above).

The most memorable line in the book: "Her tissues sucked at him in a sort of carnal peristalsis as she pressed on..." ! Whether that makes you laugh or get the dictionary with interest might be a test as to whether you would like this book.

Anyway, I'm getting Dominic/Vincent (Book 4) but probably not Raine and Nicholas. This was OK, and eye-opening, but probably not a keeper.

I didn't like this book. It was a well written but the heroine Juliette wasn't at all entertaining. She seemed dry and boring. I had hoped she would be a REAL courtesan instead of a victim with magical cooking skills. Then there was Sibela, who turned out to be more entertaining than Juliette, wasn't even a likable character.

The only time Juliette showed any backbone was when she was pushing Lyon away. What really broke the camel's back for me was Sibela giving birth to Lyon's first child...how sad. It's a erotic book, I get that but I had hoped that children would be sacred between the hero and heroine.

Just wasn't my favorite of the series. It's a pity because Lyon seemed the most intriguing of the bunch.

In Tuscany, three half-satyr brothers rule and nurture the vines of Bacchus, god of wine, until a letter arrives commanding them to marry the three half-fae daughters of the dying fae king. Lyon, the youngest and most magnificent specimen of the three, takes off to Paris to find his intended. He's not too happy about it, either, though he will do his duty. When he catches the scent of Juliette, however, his realizes his task may be less about duty and more about desire than he'd ever dreamed.

With a strong sense of history, a bit of artistic license, and a deep well of erotic abandon, Elizabeth Amber has penned a unique, romantic, and sexually delightful series, taking risks and daring to touch on the forbidden with an open minded ode to the freedoms of heart and body blended with a gift for story telling. I've continually been impressed with the originality of the mythos and raw sensuality of the characters as Amber has drawn us along and spun out the lives of Nicholas, Raine, and now Lyon.

Unfortunately, Lyon's story did not live up to the promise of the earlier two books, much to my disappointment.

I will say that I've enjoyed how Amber has managed to broaden the mythos of this series and with each book deepen the historical flavor with a realistic blight on the vines of Europe that has been a plot thread through the series. I also credit her flawless ability to pen erotic scenes that are hot, graphic, and intense, yet not so explicit that they seem out of touch with the rest of the narrative. Also with each book, I've noticed Amber giving more attention to creating story around the two lead characters, and none more so than she did in Lyon.

In that regard, I've stumbled upon the double-edged sword, because that is where my issues with the book begin. In relation to the plot, I felt there was too much time and attention given to Juliette's situation and her life independent of Lyon and not nearly enough time developing any sort of chemistry or bond between the two of them. There was plenty of opportunity given on their two week trip from Paris to Tuscany, yet the author chose to skip over that trip completely after the first day. And everything that followed while they were in Tuscany read more like a rushed and condensed synopsis than actual developing events, leaving me feeling short changed, especially as to the closing of the circle of the quest for the three daughters that comprised the epilogue.

It wasn't just the plot that caused me problems, though, and in fact, that wasn't even the most troublesome. Two simple facts were an even bigger issue: I didn't like how Lyon was portrayed and I couldn't stand Juliette. The sensitive animal lover and fun younger brother we met previously in the first two books was absent in this incarnation of Lyon, and instead he seemed a rather simpleminded man-whore with no further ambition than to get his dangly bits polished, one female interchangeable with another and largely unmoved by it all. Juliette was a weak, laudanum-addicted, petrified victim that wouldn't recognize a backbone if it were an ingredient in one of her lauded recipes. I found her at turns tiresome and annoying. She only ever showed any spirit when she was giving Lyon a hard time, but given the rest of her character, I never bought that she'd actually do so, so that seemed out of place. And how she handled the first Calling once they were in Tuscany (details withheld to prevent spoilers) frustrated and puzzled me.

I could go on, actually, as there was more that befuddled and disappointed me, but when I think back on the whole of the book, I think I could've even forgiven the last if not for the one issue that outshines all the rest. There was not one point through the entire book that I ever got the feeling that Lyon and Juliette loved one another. Not once. Not even when Lyon was saying it did I believe it. There was nothing about love for Juliette in his actions with Sibela, that's for sure, and I was very disappointed with that storyline in particular. Admittedly, it didn't help that the idea of love wasn't even included in the book until the last chapter or two, but there was just nothing between Lyon and Juliette that spoke of anything beyond lust and attraction for the entire story. And I'm sorry, but for me, the book just doesn't work without it. I will be continuing the series because of my appreciation for Nicholas' and Raine's books, but had Lyon's book been the end of The Lords of Satyr, I would've been quite unhappy.

The best series I have read in a long time. Wanting more and more as I read each chapter. The needs & wants were so electricfing!

LYON is book three of the Lords of Satyr Series by Elizabeth Amber. To be honest, I didn't think the books could get better after reading the first one, but LYON proved me wrong. In the first installment, readers knew what to expect for the next three books.

Set in Tuscany's centuries-old wine country, three half-Satyr brothers receive a letter from King Feydon. He'd sired three half-Faerie daughters who are now in danger. Each of the brothers must find one of these daughters to marry, thus giving them their protection.

The two older brothers, Nicolas and Raine, have found their bride. Now it's Lyon's turn, but unfortunately, things aren't going to be easy. Little does he realize a trap has been set. Not only that, King Feydon miscalculated. There is a fourth daughter. The last woman he impregnated had twin daughters. One is out for Lyon's seed, but isn't exactly what she appears to be. The other one, the one Lyon loses his heart to, is already married.

This book comes with a warning label that is sexually explicit. While that's very true, this paranormal erotica has a lot of meat to the plot. It's hot, sensual, and very satisfying. I do highly recommend these be read in order as each book builds upon the last one.