Goblin Moon (Paperback)

by Candace Sams (Author)
Key Phrases: moon pool, Candace Sams, Goblin Moon, Uncle Tearach (more...)

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Product Description
Book 4 in the Tales of the Order series. Eight years ago, the Goblin people of the Shire were almost eradicated when humans poisoned their sacred springs. Since then, no Goblin infant has lived past a day old and their mothers often die too. The Sorceress has decreed that Goblins must begin breeding with outsiders humans, in fact. As the Goblin leader, Tearach Bruce is under orders to initiate this new decree, and he's not at all pleased. But he's desperate to save his people, so he reluctantly agrees. The woman selected for the job is Kathy Parker, a firefighter and paramedic with baggage of her own. She hasn't exactly been planning on having a baby, let alone with a big green Goblin who kidnaps her. Tearach and Kathy are at odds at first, but they soon find themselves united against the Sorceress' manipulations. What develops between them is more intense and precious than any kind of magic. Publisher Note: This book was previously published elsewhere under the same title. Reader Advisory: Though this book is the fourth in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Imajinn Books (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893896455
• ISBN-13: 978-1893896451
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,036,413 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new author for me!, May 10, 2005

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For the last eight years every Goblin child has died immediately after being born. Tearach Bruce knows that his race is facing extinction but when the Sorceress of the Ancients tells him that by mating with a human woman and conceiving a child the curse destroying his people will be lifted. Tearach can't believe that he is expected to mate with a human, one of the very people who are responsible for the destruction of his people. Kathy Parker is a paramedic whose has lost both her father and her fiancé in a fire. The last thing she ever expected was to be kidnaped and told that she must mate with a Goblin in order to save his race. Both Tearach and Kathy are determined that they will not be forced into a relationship. But neither of them count on the Sorceress's determination for them to conceive a child. With a little help from the Sorceress Tearach and Kathy find themselves spending a passion filled night together and a child is conceived. Tearach is convinced that this child will more than likely die as soon as it is born like the other Goblin children but Kathy is just as determined that Tearach will let go of the hate and gloominess that has filled his life. Once their child is born will Tearach be able to let go of the past and give his heart to Kathy? Or will a woman who is obsessed with Tearach destroy all the good that has Kathy has brought.


I have to say that Goblin Moon was a huge surprise for me. I love fantasy and paranormal romances but I put off reading Goblin Moon because I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I was happily surprised when I found that I could not put it down. Tearach is a hero who you feel for even when you want to shake him. Kathy is just the sort of heroine that I love to read. Spunky and able to take care of herself. Together Tearach and Kathy simmer with emotion and heat. Candace Sams skillfully drew me into the world of the Druids, Goblins and Fairies. Once I realized that Goblin Moon was the fourth book in the Tales of the Order series I couldn't download the other books quickly enough. Goblin Moon delivers as a sexy fantasy romance.

Melissa
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't go wrong with Candace Sams Tales of the Order!, September 22, 2005

By	M. Lobaugh (Juneau, AK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A magical place hidden from the world to see exists in the middle of Great Britain. In the 4th Tale of the Order, we come to learn about the Goblin race that has thinned down to only 46. If they are not careful they will disappear for good. Their women are unable to have babies that live past birth and sometimes even claiming the mother. And there is no logical medical reason this should be occurring.

The great Sorceress that rules over these magical beings has met with the council and decided something must be done to save them. She informs Tearach, the goblin leader, that he must mate with a human woman. Tearach is more than upset at this news, he is disgusted and cannot imagine touching let alone mating with a human. They are the race he holds responsible for the death of his people 8 years ago when their chemicals poisoned their sacred stream. However no one dare defy the Sorceress as the punishment is beyond imagining.

Kathleen's life has been painful enough, to say the least. Not only did she lose her father, a man she admired enough to pursue the same work as a firefighter, but she has also lost her fiancé. Wanting to get as far away from the pain as possible she moves to England to take up a basic desk job. She starts her day off in typical fashion by running through the local park when she is suddenly abducted.

It isn't long before Kathleen comes to, and figures out what their real intent is. Tearach is, at first overwhelmed by this beautiful woman's analytical mind and decides to come clean and reveal who he is hoping it will in turn overwhelm her. To his amazement Kathleen holds her own and manages to cope with the big, gorgeous green man with pointed ears standing before her. Besides there are many races of color in the world why not green, too?

Tearach and Kathleen soon fall under the clever persuasion of the Sorceress magic and manage to mate regardless of their strong feelings to the contrary. This results in Kathleen's pregnancy, a new frustration and fear Tearach must face. He holds the strong belief this child will not live. There is no proof to believe otherwise, and to make matters more complicated he is starting to care for Kathleen who he believes is a hopeless optimist and will probably reject him when the baby dies.

Ms. Sams writes a wonderfully powerful book on living your greatest fears and ultimately overcoming them. She artfully demonstrates the idea of, how one door closes another opens. Her secondary characters support the story well and provide a magnificent glimpse of the other races that exist in this enchanted place. And to add even further spice to the conflict there is a disgruntled Goblin on the prowl.

I found this book to be just as good as all the other in the Tales of the Order. Ms. Sams' makes me want to believe I will find this place should I travel to Great Britain. Her writing is excellent and descriptive in all the right areas without going to excess. I cannot recommend GOBLIN MOON enough! And I look forward to future Tales of the Order to enchant my world and stir my senses.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I HOPE THE SORCERESS SEEKS ME OUT, April 2, 2005

By	K. Davis "aidkad" (Athens, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The previous review gives a great summary for Goblin Moon without giving away too many details.
I was hooked from the 1st page and couldn't seem to put the book down. The enchantment and magic is alive in this present day fairy tale. It makes me dream of such a world. The story-line was nicely pulled together.
I've read all 4 books in the "Tales of the Order" and each one can stand alone, but it is nice to meet up with old friends.
I eagerly await The Craftsman.
Thanks Candace Sams.