What Do You Say To A Naked Elf? (Mass Market Paperback)

by Cheryl Sterling (Author) "Kabloom! The right front tire blew..." (more)
Key Phrases: naked elf, King Garmade, Jane Drysdale, King Tuniesin (more...)

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Plain Jane Drysdale supplements her uninteresting day job by selling sex paraphernalia at what are basically erotic Tupperware parties. One dark night as she is speeding home, she brakes to avoid running over a rabbit and crashes her car. Woozy and hurt, she is taken away by a group of men. As they walk deeper into the woods, one of her rescuers, Charlie, tires of her questions, drugs her, and slings her over his shoulder. When she awakens, Charlie shares a few choice pieces of information with her: she has gone through a portal into another world; he has half elf, half fairy, and he'll be representing her at court for the murder of Tivat, a shape-shifter who happened to be the rabbit she ran over. Jane not only adapts to her new world, she also effects miraculous changes in it as it begins to change her. Jane and the reader will experience terrific adventures on an unexpected journey in Sterling's funny and wonderfully imagined paranormal romance. Maria Hatton
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Love Spell (January 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0505526190
• ISBN-13: 978-0505526199
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,142 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real pleasure, January 12, 2005

By	Kate Rothwell "reads and writes" (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

Fantastic! And even better -- loads of fun.

I was prepared to dislike Jane, the herione, after her introduction (first impression: grating -- and ungrateful to the people who saved her) but I kept on reading. I am so glad I did.

Sterling manages to create an intricate world complete with elves and other magical creatures without a single stereotype (or over-the-top dramatic flourishes that give a fantasy that comic book feel) And she manages to convey a complex universe without sacrificing the story.

Her characters are as good as the story. Even Jane quickly shows that she's determined rather than bratty. She and Charlie are a great match. Sterling's people and her story were lively, interesting and did I mention -- FUN. Exactly the sort of escape one needs during a dreary winter storm. Warming to the core.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hmm..., January 4, 2005

By	Amanda Killgore (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Jane Drysdale's life was radically altered when she hit a bunny with her car. At least, it looked like a bunny- but it wasn't, it was an elf who shape shifted into one. Now she' son trial for his murder, with a too die for lawyer as her defense. That is only the tip of the ice berg. Secrets buried since before she was born begin coming to light, making all she knows about the past false, and both her and her stalwart defender's futures something they never imagined.

**** The title would make one believe that this is light weight fluff, but it's much more. Many elements come together, making this a great way to keep your resolution to only read good books this year. ****

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Fun Fantasy Romance with Attitude (and Fairy Wings!), March 18, 2005

By	Dakota "daxydakota" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

Despite its odd title, WHAT DO YOU SAY TO A NAKED ELF is a fun fairy-tale of a romance set in a magical world of elves and fairies that can only reached through a living, thinking portal. And into the portal steps Jane, a modern day gal with a snarky attitude. Well, actually, Jane is kidnapped and dragged through the portal - but only after she runs over a shape-shifting elf disguised as a bunny. Hence begins Jane's adventure as she goes to court (in a castle, no less) to face murder charges.

Jane's lawyer, Charlie, is a gorgeous half-breed with luminous fairy wings. He is a reluctant lawyer and a reluctant hero. That is, when Jane isn't driving him batty, she's driving him wild. Especially when she touches his wings (I never thought of fairy wings as being erogenous!). They make for a cute couple.

I thought this was a fun, tongue-in-cheek story that has as much romance as it does questing adventure. Jane can sometimes over do it on the sly, snide comments (especially in the first chapter), but she is also a strong, confident heroine who follows her heart, no matter what others say. She also plots the Seduction of Charlie, Phases 1-3, which was different. Not many romances feature the girl doing all the chasing.

The resolution of this story didn't make as much sense as I wanted (of course, I finished it at 1 am, so that could have been due to exhaustion), but I think the point of this story was to enjoy the journey. It was rather creative, I have to add.

I recommend this book for those who enjoy fairy tales as much as romance, as well as for pop culture references. If your idea of a true "fantasy hero" is an elf or fairy, read this!