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Sensual Bonds #1
Le lien des trois: Sensual bond #1
Dans le royaume de Teruna, les Seruani, reconnaissables à leur cape rouge, enseignent l’art de l’amour. Arrachés à leur maison à dix-sept ans pour être formés, ils sont rejetés par la société et considérés comme les êtres les plus méprisables. Aussi, quand le prince Tanish tombe amoureux de Feyar, un Seruan, ce même homme qui lui a pris sa virginité et l’unique personne à partager son lit, il ne peut avouer ouvertement cet amour. Nul ne doit savoir, car les conséquences pour eux deux seraient bien trop douloureuses.
Quand le roi de Vancor vient visiter Teruna, il promet que son fils, le prince Sorran, épousera le prince Tanish pour solidifier l’alliance entre leurs deux royaumes. La seule condition sera que Sorran, encore vierge, reçoive une éducation sur l’art de donner du plaisir à son futur époux. Quand le père de Tanish choisit Feyar pour être ce professeur, les deux amants décident que le prince Sorran doit être mis au courant que ce ne sera qu’un mariage politique et rien d’autre...
Un prince plein d’amertume, peu disposé à partager son amant.
Un Seruan plein d’amertume, peu disposé à partager son prince.
Et un prince timide dont la nature même déclenche les changements dans la vie de ceux qui les entourent.
Teruna est sur le point de changer pour toujours.
Note de l'éditeur : Réédition du premier tome d'une trilogie dont seul celui-ci avait été traduit.
Quand le roi de Vancor vient visiter Teruna, il promet que son fils, le prince Sorran, épousera le prince Tanish pour solidifier l’alliance entre leurs deux royaumes. La seule condition sera que Sorran, encore vierge, reçoive une éducation sur l’art de donner du plaisir à son futur époux. Quand le père de Tanish choisit Feyar pour être ce professeur, les deux amants décident que le prince Sorran doit être mis au courant que ce ne sera qu’un mariage politique et rien d’autre...
Un prince plein d’amertume, peu disposé à partager son amant.
Un Seruan plein d’amertume, peu disposé à partager son prince.
Et un prince timide dont la nature même déclenche les changements dans la vie de ceux qui les entourent.
Teruna est sur le point de changer pour toujours.
Note de l'éditeur : Réédition du premier tome d'une trilogie dont seul celui-ci avait été traduit.
429 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2015
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K.C. Wells
144 books1,867 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
If you want to follow her exploits, you can sign up for her monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cNKHlT
You can stalk – er, find – her in the following places:
E-mail: k.c.wells@btinternet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCWellsWorld
Twitter: @K_C_Wells
Website: https://www.kcwellswrites.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/k.c.wells
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-c-w...
And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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November 23, 2016
4.5 stars
Me while reading this book:
Do not let the blurb worry you!
Yes, this story is a high fantasy set in an alternate world with kingdoms and princes. And there is a threesome.
But it's all done with such sweetness, your heart will melt into a puddle of chocolate.
Prince Tanish and Feyar have been lovers for seven years. They cannot declare their bond to the world as Feyar is a Seruan, a sort of courtesan. The Seruani are treated with contempt by the people of Teruna. Tanish knows this is wrong but feels powerless to change it, since his distant father is still king.
Enter Prince Sorran, newly betrothed to Prince Tanish so their two kingdoms can form an alliance.
Tanish is none too thrilled with this development, as he is in love with Feyar, and Feyar is in love with him. Neither man wants to share, but when Tanish's father declares that Feyar must teach Sorran how to please his future husband, things get interesting.
And really fucking SEXY.
Puppies and chocolate aside, this was a damn HAWT read. Feyar is a very good Seruan, and the chemistry between the two (eventually three) men is smoldering and all consuming. Tanish and Feyar feel drawn to Sorran, and they cannot help but welcome him into their bed, and their hearts.
Even though I'm typically wary of ménage à trois stories, the three-way really worked here. It felt right and complete.
There were elements of magic, as Sorran has visions of the future, visions that haunt his dreams. His abilities become more powerful as he joins with Tanish and Feyar.
The book alternates between the three men's POV, which allows us to see their inner thoughts and reactions.
This was not an angsty book. There were moments of tension and danger, but they were resolved fairly painlessly. The focus here is firmly on the relationship between the three men and on the treatment of the Seruani in Teruna.
The ending is a glorious HEA, but there's definitely room for a follow-up (yes, please!). The men find something precious at the end, and how this gift came to be is a mystery.
I loved this story! It was full of symbols, FEELS, passion, sexy stable boys, horses, wise advisers, ancient scrolls, centuries-old betrayals, and kisses in a summer storm.
As an added bonus, in Teruna everyone wears robes, so just untie the sash, and voilà!
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I just added this because I cannot wait another second.
Ménage à trois fantasy by one of my favorite authors in the genre, K.C. Wells!
This isn't my usual fare, but I trust K.C. to make it hella good.
BRING IT!
Me while reading this book:
Do not let the blurb worry you!
Yes, this story is a high fantasy set in an alternate world with kingdoms and princes. And there is a threesome.
But it's all done with such sweetness, your heart will melt into a puddle of chocolate.
Prince Tanish and Feyar have been lovers for seven years. They cannot declare their bond to the world as Feyar is a Seruan, a sort of courtesan. The Seruani are treated with contempt by the people of Teruna. Tanish knows this is wrong but feels powerless to change it, since his distant father is still king.
Enter Prince Sorran, newly betrothed to Prince Tanish so their two kingdoms can form an alliance.
Tanish is none too thrilled with this development, as he is in love with Feyar, and Feyar is in love with him. Neither man wants to share, but when Tanish's father declares that Feyar must teach Sorran how to please his future husband, things get interesting.
And really fucking SEXY.
Puppies and chocolate aside, this was a damn HAWT read. Feyar is a very good Seruan, and the chemistry between the two (eventually three) men is smoldering and all consuming. Tanish and Feyar feel drawn to Sorran, and they cannot help but welcome him into their bed, and their hearts.
Even though I'm typically wary of ménage à trois stories, the three-way really worked here. It felt right and complete.
There were elements of magic, as Sorran has visions of the future, visions that haunt his dreams. His abilities become more powerful as he joins with Tanish and Feyar.
The book alternates between the three men's POV, which allows us to see their inner thoughts and reactions.
This was not an angsty book. There were moments of tension and danger, but they were resolved fairly painlessly. The focus here is firmly on the relationship between the three men and on the treatment of the Seruani in Teruna.
The ending is a glorious HEA, but there's definitely room for a follow-up (yes, please!). The men find something precious at the end, and how this gift came to be is a mystery.
I loved this story! It was full of symbols, FEELS, passion, sexy stable boys, horses, wise advisers, ancient scrolls, centuries-old betrayals, and kisses in a summer storm.
As an added bonus, in Teruna everyone wears robes, so just untie the sash, and voilà!
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I just added this because I cannot wait another second.
Ménage à trois fantasy by one of my favorite authors in the genre, K.C. Wells!
This isn't my usual fare, but I trust K.C. to make it hella good.
BRING IT!
January 30, 2015
This book was not my cuppa.
I wanted it to be. I mean, look at that cover.
Let's all take a moment to admire the pretty…
I like fantasy. I like ménage. This should've been a slam dunk. Actually, this would make a decent porn script. Light on plot, heavy on sex with dudes walking around in easy access robes. I'd watch that. Hard. Fast-forwarding through all the talking bits mind you, but still.
If you're like me and enjoy books with conflict, some angst, edge and/or meat on their bones, this is not the book for you. If, however, you enjoy books that are sweet, feel good and leaving you feel like you've just skipped through a field of daisies, you are going to love the stuffing out of this thing. I, however, felt like I was being subsumed by a tidal wave of Sunny Delight.
I wanted to sink my teeth into the fantasy world, but aside from knowing Teruna and Vancor are allies against Kandor, I know nothing not even why Kandor is their mortal enemy. Feyar is a Seruan which essentially translates into courtesan only in Teruna they are reviled rather than revered for unknown reasons, thus Tanish and he are forced to conceal their love. Yet, they still sleep together every night. To cement the alliance between the two provinces Sorran is offered up as consort to Tanish. Tanish vows that nothing and no one will separate him from Feyar. For a couple minutes until Sorran's sweetness changes his mind. Same goes for Feyar. This is all chalked up to "the bond".
I wanted to sink my teeth into the story and be challenged by it, but it's predictable. Multiple opportunities for conflict and grit were stranded. Sorran has some unusual gifts that also could've provided something substantiative that weren't elaborated on or explained well. The Seruani being treated abominably was the only point with any weight which I can't help but see as a thinly veiled parallel of the raging contemporary debate on marriage equality. Admittedly, a political hot potato that's deserving of discussion, has sparked countless debates and as much as I and a whole fuckton of other people would like it to be resolved favorably for all LGBTs, I in no way believe that the world will morph into a utopian society capable of amalgamating a ruling body's decision into their ethos within the span of a few months. An idealistic sentiment indeed that coincides with the tone of this book perfectly, but one I couldn't help but view as childlike magical thinking and somehow inappropriate for a topic this divisive.
The sex is in the medium hot range and there is plenty of it which was really the only teeth sinking that occurred, figuratively speaking of course. Teeth are ill-advised. Mostly. Except when they're not. Never mind. It did give me pause that Sorran, a buttsex virgin prior to meeting his bond mates, after all of two trips to Pound Town decides he's man enough for DP. You go, Sorran. Go hard or go home, right? Then again, I don't feel as though I know any of these characters; they're all two-dimensional. But they are hot for each other. That hotness translates into 2 Hearts.
Objectively speaking, this book has an audience. Clearly. Just look at the reviews it's gotten thus far. Unfortunately, I'm not part of that audience, so take this review with the proverbial grain of salt. Read the other reviews.
Recommend to fans of escapist fluff.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
February 8, 2017
Just as good as the first time through! LOVED! Now, on to book 2! :-)
----------Original Review 24 Jan 2015-----------
Though I don't often read fantasy, A Bond of Three looked too good to pass up. The cover is delicious and the blurb definitely sounded good. This book is hot hot hot! And I enjoyed the world the author built, so A Bond of Three was a total win for me.
The story is mainly about three young men for whom life is about to change greatly. Prince Tanish of Teruna, Feyar (a Seruan) and Prince Sorran of Vancor. The POV switches between each of them, so we get a good idea of their different perspectives.
Reviewing this book would be a little difficult without explaining the world a bit. Magic, of a sort, does exist and there are people that have special abilities, like prophecy or healing. The Seruani are a class of people who are shunned, even though they provide an essential service. They are treated much like sex toys -- nearly everyone uses them, but no one talks about them, and if you see one in the street, you avoid touching it. What's really awful, is that the Seruani don't choose this path. It's chosen for them and from the moment of the choosing, they are essentially non-beings, except when their services are required. In other lands, the Seruani are revered, but not in Teruna.
Tanish and Feyar are in love with one another and have been in an exclusive relationship for the past seven years even though Tanish cannot so much as acknowledge Feyar in public. To do so would have very bad consequences for them both, but especially bad for Feyar. Things get a bit complicated when the King decides his son, Tanish, will marry Prince Sorran of Vancor, in order to unite and strengthen their lands. Oh, the King also decrees that Feyar is to instruct young Prince Sorran in the arts of lovemaking so that he may please his soon to be husband. That won't be awkward at all.
The whole story revolves around Tanish, Feyar and Sorran not only becoming a triad, but also uncovering some long forgotten history of Teruna and the Seruan. I loved A Bond of Three and will definitely read it again and I really wouldn't mind reading more books set in this universe.
----------Original Review 24 Jan 2015-----------
Though I don't often read fantasy, A Bond of Three looked too good to pass up. The cover is delicious and the blurb definitely sounded good. This book is hot hot hot! And I enjoyed the world the author built, so A Bond of Three was a total win for me.
The story is mainly about three young men for whom life is about to change greatly. Prince Tanish of Teruna, Feyar (a Seruan) and Prince Sorran of Vancor. The POV switches between each of them, so we get a good idea of their different perspectives.
Reviewing this book would be a little difficult without explaining the world a bit. Magic, of a sort, does exist and there are people that have special abilities, like prophecy or healing. The Seruani are a class of people who are shunned, even though they provide an essential service. They are treated much like sex toys -- nearly everyone uses them, but no one talks about them, and if you see one in the street, you avoid touching it. What's really awful, is that the Seruani don't choose this path. It's chosen for them and from the moment of the choosing, they are essentially non-beings, except when their services are required. In other lands, the Seruani are revered, but not in Teruna.
Tanish and Feyar are in love with one another and have been in an exclusive relationship for the past seven years even though Tanish cannot so much as acknowledge Feyar in public. To do so would have very bad consequences for them both, but especially bad for Feyar. Things get a bit complicated when the King decides his son, Tanish, will marry Prince Sorran of Vancor, in order to unite and strengthen their lands. Oh, the King also decrees that Feyar is to instruct young Prince Sorran in the arts of lovemaking so that he may please his soon to be husband. That won't be awkward at all.
The whole story revolves around Tanish, Feyar and Sorran not only becoming a triad, but also uncovering some long forgotten history of Teruna and the Seruan. I loved A Bond of Three and will definitely read it again and I really wouldn't mind reading more books set in this universe.
March 4, 2017
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I'd previously read a couple of Wells' other non-fantasy series', but this ménage story was definitely my favorite from her, so far.
I must admit that I did initially find the world building a bit difficult to follow, so I needed to keep a cheat sheet of what was what and which character was exactly who, which was a bit distracting.
However, once everything began falling into place, I didn't want to stop reading. I mean, you've been with the love of your life for 7 years, then you're forced to marry someone else? Must. Read. Now!
Prince Tanish and Feyar, his hands-on sex ed instructor for lack of a better term, have been in love since Tanish was 17, but now at 23, his ailing, distant father has ordered him to marry a prince from the neighboring kingdom.
And worse, the new prince, Sorran, is to be trained on how to sexually please Prince Tanish -- by his own beloved Feyar.
Sounds a bit like a telenovela, right? Well, yes and no. The story line definitely had a huge potential to go high-angst, but the dramatics were kept to an acceptable level, so the story didn't get bogged down any unnecessary melodramatics.
Sorran's character was a joy and, in spite of the initial hatred toward him, due entirely to him being the source of Tanish and Feyar's relationship woes, Sorran very quickly endeared himself to both of the partners. Then everything became so much more.
The book is VERY sex-driven (AND CRAZY HOT); however, there was real relationship development occurring as the story progressed and the sex felt necessary, non-gratuitous, allowing the reader to fall in love with all three main characters, too.
The story was about love, bucking the status quo and setting past wrongs to right, which I found highly entertaining.
There's also some magic, betrayal and intrigue, so I highly recommend this very enjoyable, 4 star read.
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** My copy of the book was provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
I'd previously read a couple of Wells' other non-fantasy series', but this ménage story was definitely my favorite from her, so far.
I must admit that I did initially find the world building a bit difficult to follow, so I needed to keep a cheat sheet of what was what and which character was exactly who, which was a bit distracting.
However, once everything began falling into place, I didn't want to stop reading. I mean, you've been with the love of your life for 7 years, then you're forced to marry someone else? Must. Read. Now!
Prince Tanish and Feyar, his hands-on sex ed instructor for lack of a better term, have been in love since Tanish was 17, but now at 23, his ailing, distant father has ordered him to marry a prince from the neighboring kingdom.
And worse, the new prince, Sorran, is to be trained on how to sexually please Prince Tanish -- by his own beloved Feyar.
Sounds a bit like a telenovela, right? Well, yes and no. The story line definitely had a huge potential to go high-angst, but the dramatics were kept to an acceptable level, so the story didn't get bogged down any unnecessary melodramatics.
Sorran's character was a joy and, in spite of the initial hatred toward him, due entirely to him being the source of Tanish and Feyar's relationship woes, Sorran very quickly endeared himself to both of the partners. Then everything became so much more.
The book is VERY sex-driven (AND CRAZY HOT); however, there was real relationship development occurring as the story progressed and the sex felt necessary, non-gratuitous, allowing the reader to fall in love with all three main characters, too.
The story was about love, bucking the status quo and setting past wrongs to right, which I found highly entertaining.
There's also some magic, betrayal and intrigue, so I highly recommend this very enjoyable, 4 star read.
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** My copy of the book was provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
January 30, 2015
Mixed bag of conflicted feelings.
The Good: I enjoyed the loving representation of polyamory and the fornication was down right steamy. The setting was lovely, sensual and natural.
The Bad: It felt like I was reading a Disney story--sort of a pasteurized version of complicated issues with most potential conflicts evanescing or conveniently dissolving.
The Ugly: The underlying message that Virginity of the participants is a crucial component and what sanitizes it for general consumption. Really? That patriarchal bullshit is not UNusual in MM literature, but it pisses me off nonetheless when I get slapped in the face with.
The spoiler contains my particular rage associated with the characters and will be spoilers for those who have not read it.
And this weird because is has this mixed message about how the Seruan (courtesans/proofessional legitimate sex workers). And I got behind that completely in the context of the story, but the virginal bit just wrecked the story for me. Add in the simplified conflict and streamlined plot and I just felt like--this was too easy and thus too boring.
2.5 stars
The Good: I enjoyed the loving representation of polyamory and the fornication was down right steamy. The setting was lovely, sensual and natural.
The Bad: It felt like I was reading a Disney story--sort of a pasteurized version of complicated issues with most potential conflicts evanescing or conveniently dissolving.
The Ugly: The underlying message that Virginity of the participants is a crucial component and what sanitizes it for general consumption. Really? That patriarchal bullshit is not UNusual in MM literature, but it pisses me off nonetheless when I get slapped in the face with.
The spoiler contains my particular rage associated with the characters and will be spoilers for those who have not read it.
And this weird because is has this mixed message about how the Seruan (courtesans/proofessional legitimate sex workers). And I got behind that completely in the context of the story, but the virginal bit just wrecked the story for me. Add in the simplified conflict and streamlined plot and I just felt like--this was too easy and thus too boring.
2.5 stars
May 5, 2015
Two Princes facing an arranged marriage that will unite their lands.
A forbidden love.
Secrets and magic.
Something is coming that will change the land of Teruna.
Yes, this is fantasy, but if that's not something you normally read, don't be put off by the label. I have seen the writing of K.C. Wells mature, but one thing remains constant and that is the qualities her characters possess. Underneath the magic and the newness of the world she created remains the men who love deeply, are fiercely loyal and will do what is necessary to protect those they love.
I immediately fell for the young, innocent Prince Sorran. He knows he is different even though he has lived a sheltered life as the only heir to the throne of Vancor. He has prophetic dreams that he cannot always make sense of that sometimes compel him to tattoo his skin. He can see colors around people and was born with an unusual mark. He also knows upon arriving in Teruna that his destiny lies with Prince Tanish.
With his health failing, the King of Teruna seeks to ensure the safety of his land with the marriage of his son to Prince Sorran. Prince Tanish, and his lover Feyar, the Seruan who has been with him for seven years, vow that the arranged marriage between Tanish and Sorran will be one in name only. Regardless of the King's command or the danger they would face if anyone knew they were in love, Tanish promises that the two of them will not be parted. What none of these men expect is the effect they will have on each other, as well as the people around them and the power that exists within the bond of three.
The relationship between the three men works very well both in and out of the bedroom, and the scenes when they are together are sensual, romantic and hot. We are given points of view from all three men, each of whom have different takes on things and don't necessarily always agree. There is drama and tension, but none of it is overly drawn out, keeping the story moving towards a beautiful and satisfying happy ending. I was thrilled to see that even though this was a departure for the author, the things I have always enjoyed about her stories are all here, with just a little extra.
A forbidden love.
Secrets and magic.
Something is coming that will change the land of Teruna.
Yes, this is fantasy, but if that's not something you normally read, don't be put off by the label. I have seen the writing of K.C. Wells mature, but one thing remains constant and that is the qualities her characters possess. Underneath the magic and the newness of the world she created remains the men who love deeply, are fiercely loyal and will do what is necessary to protect those they love.
I immediately fell for the young, innocent Prince Sorran. He knows he is different even though he has lived a sheltered life as the only heir to the throne of Vancor. He has prophetic dreams that he cannot always make sense of that sometimes compel him to tattoo his skin. He can see colors around people and was born with an unusual mark. He also knows upon arriving in Teruna that his destiny lies with Prince Tanish.
With his health failing, the King of Teruna seeks to ensure the safety of his land with the marriage of his son to Prince Sorran. Prince Tanish, and his lover Feyar, the Seruan who has been with him for seven years, vow that the arranged marriage between Tanish and Sorran will be one in name only. Regardless of the King's command or the danger they would face if anyone knew they were in love, Tanish promises that the two of them will not be parted. What none of these men expect is the effect they will have on each other, as well as the people around them and the power that exists within the bond of three.
The relationship between the three men works very well both in and out of the bedroom, and the scenes when they are together are sensual, romantic and hot. We are given points of view from all three men, each of whom have different takes on things and don't necessarily always agree. There is drama and tension, but none of it is overly drawn out, keeping the story moving towards a beautiful and satisfying happy ending. I was thrilled to see that even though this was a departure for the author, the things I have always enjoyed about her stories are all here, with just a little extra.
January 9, 2015
A stonking new read from KC, featuring a couple of things she hasn’t tried before...a fantasy read AND a threesome, and a mighty fine threesome it is too.
sorry, no threesomes available in robes, tut tut!!
Tanish, crown prince of Teruna, Feyar, a Seruani (type of courtesan), who schooled Tanish in lovemaking when the prince came of age, and the two fell in love, which has caused problems, and Sorran (my favourite), a prince of Vancor, and seer, healer and sighs, just wonderful. His parents and Tanish’s father have decided that the only way Teruna and Vancor will remain free is to join together in the hope that Kandor, a neighbouring kingdom, will eventually get the message and stop threatening them. 4.5 stars from me for this mystical, magical tale.
King Feolin has insisted that Tanish marry the Vancoran princess to seal the alliance, unaware that Tanish and Feyar are deeply in love and have been committed to each other for 7 years. Tanish is astounded when the ‘princess’ turns out to be a prince, and he and Feyar decide to give the young Vancoran Prince the cold shoulder BUT Sorran won’t be ignored. I’ll leave this one here, the story is too romantic and too good to be missed, and the history of Teruna and the Seruani is complicated, and too sad to be ignored. Puddle of goo here....
I still need to know though...what happened to Aroman, poor lovesick fool?? Is he dead?? In prison?? Banished from the Kingdom?? And I’m assuming there’ll be a sequel in view of what happened at the end?? Come on KC, out with it and thanks for the ARC!!
February 2, 2015
4.5
What an awesome read. I loved the fantasy that the author created, there was a great mix of both magic and mystery. I enjoyed the MC's quite a bit and really liked how distinct they were and how they interacted with each other. Great dialogue flow with new words and concepts peppered in that made for solid world building.
I was upset with how Feyar was treated as an outcast by society and how, despite the strength of it, his and Tanish's relationship was considered invisible. I felt for the two of them but lovely, lovely Sorran the catalyst for all the change was initially treated so badly by the two of them, I was as crushed as he was. While I could understand their actions he was so damn sweet it was hard to see him struggle with their rejection and then to see Tanish and Feyar struggle because they knew they shouldn't be treating him that way. Very angsty for them all.
These three men were just so good together and the menage worked so well. Feyar teaching Sorran was incredibly hot. While it took them a while to find their balance when they did it felt that all of them were bringing vital pieces to their trinity. That balance is really important for me when I read stories with multiple relationships and this was a great example of a strong menage. Definitely a bumpy road but I loved the journey for them.
This was more a light, happy fantasy but I found it really intriguing and it drew me in as it went along and the men worked to find the answers that wouldn't destroy the relationship that they had tentatively built. Strong characters with great chemistry and a strong story with a great ending. I would love to read more in this world for sure.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
What an awesome read. I loved the fantasy that the author created, there was a great mix of both magic and mystery. I enjoyed the MC's quite a bit and really liked how distinct they were and how they interacted with each other. Great dialogue flow with new words and concepts peppered in that made for solid world building.
I was upset with how Feyar was treated as an outcast by society and how, despite the strength of it, his and Tanish's relationship was considered invisible. I felt for the two of them but lovely, lovely Sorran the catalyst for all the change was initially treated so badly by the two of them, I was as crushed as he was. While I could understand their actions he was so damn sweet it was hard to see him struggle with their rejection and then to see Tanish and Feyar struggle because they knew they shouldn't be treating him that way. Very angsty for them all.
These three men were just so good together and the menage worked so well. Feyar teaching Sorran was incredibly hot. While it took them a while to find their balance when they did it felt that all of them were bringing vital pieces to their trinity. That balance is really important for me when I read stories with multiple relationships and this was a great example of a strong menage. Definitely a bumpy road but I loved the journey for them.
This was more a light, happy fantasy but I found it really intriguing and it drew me in as it went along and the men worked to find the answers that wouldn't destroy the relationship that they had tentatively built. Strong characters with great chemistry and a strong story with a great ending. I would love to read more in this world for sure.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
November 17, 2024
3.5 "holy schnitzel, I actually enjoyed a ménage" stars.
I read this for a challenge category of "least favorite genre". Since I'm allergic to the appearance of multiple peens and vajayjays in my romance novels (seriously, few things send me into Hulk mode faster) I decided to choose a ménage. Did I like this more than I expected? Yes! Will I read another ménage soon? I doubt it.
Because one character would say, "I was not jealous when I saw this..." or "I was not mad when you did this..." while I was over here yelling, "Well, I was!" And yes, I already know what you're going to say...
It's just who I am. #Sorrynotsorry. That said, I still found this a sexy and syrupy sweet love story. I have tried and abandoned a few ménages, largely because the characters were not fully developed. However, Wells spent ample time fleshing out Sorran, Feyar, and Tanish. One might expect to view Sorran, the foreign prince unwittingly thrust (wink, wink) into an established couple, as an interloper. But it's hard to view him as anything other than adorable, if too prone to swooning. He had a pureness to him, a quiet strength, a genuine need to help and heal others. And he's maaagic!
The instant feelings that developed between the three - the lack of jealousy and anger in favor of rapid attraction and acceptance - felt a bit dubious, but they were fated, after all. And while the story avoids veering into terrible love triangle territory, I couldn't help but feel badly for Feyar. Due to the kingdom's abhorrent treatment of the Serauni, he was resigned to a life in the shadows. But even after Tanish ascended to power, he was willing to allow the Serauni status quo to remain. It was Sorran who stood up for Feyar and for their relationship. As a result, I held a bit of a grudge against Tanish, and I wasn't as convinced of his devotion to Feyar in light of his new relationship with Sorran. He was able to fight for Sorran, but not Feyar? Hrrmph.
The world-building left something to be desired, but it was good enough. The erotic scenes were MORE than good, save for a few, ah, questionable hygienic issues.
At the end of the day, it's not a type of story that I'm inclined to enjoy, but I still found bits and pieces enjoyable. If you're interested in trying a ménage, I think that this is a low-angst and feel-good option.
Read for SBTB January - March 2018 Quarterly Challenge: a book from your least read or least favorite subgenre.
I read this for a challenge category of "least favorite genre". Since I'm allergic to the appearance of multiple peens and vajayjays in my romance novels (seriously, few things send me into Hulk mode faster) I decided to choose a ménage. Did I like this more than I expected? Yes! Will I read another ménage soon? I doubt it.
Because one character would say, "I was not jealous when I saw this..." or "I was not mad when you did this..." while I was over here yelling, "Well, I was!" And yes, I already know what you're going to say...
It's just who I am. #Sorrynotsorry. That said, I still found this a sexy and syrupy sweet love story. I have tried and abandoned a few ménages, largely because the characters were not fully developed. However, Wells spent ample time fleshing out Sorran, Feyar, and Tanish. One might expect to view Sorran, the foreign prince unwittingly thrust (wink, wink) into an established couple, as an interloper. But it's hard to view him as anything other than adorable, if too prone to swooning. He had a pureness to him, a quiet strength, a genuine need to help and heal others. And he's maaagic!
The instant feelings that developed between the three - the lack of jealousy and anger in favor of rapid attraction and acceptance - felt a bit dubious, but they were fated, after all. And while the story avoids veering into terrible love triangle territory, I couldn't help but feel badly for Feyar. Due to the kingdom's abhorrent treatment of the Serauni, he was resigned to a life in the shadows. But even after Tanish ascended to power, he was willing to allow the Serauni status quo to remain. It was Sorran who stood up for Feyar and for their relationship. As a result, I held a bit of a grudge against Tanish, and I wasn't as convinced of his devotion to Feyar in light of his new relationship with Sorran. He was able to fight for Sorran, but not Feyar? Hrrmph.
The world-building left something to be desired, but it was good enough. The erotic scenes were MORE than good, save for a few, ah, questionable hygienic issues.
At the end of the day, it's not a type of story that I'm inclined to enjoy, but I still found bits and pieces enjoyable. If you're interested in trying a ménage, I think that this is a low-angst and feel-good option.
Read for SBTB January - March 2018 Quarterly Challenge: a book from your least read or least favorite subgenre.
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January 9, 2015Intriguing blurb and Levi Karter, Duncan Black Ricky Roman and Tayte Hanson on the cover?
Well, stick a fork in me, I'm done!
*grabby hands*
But how about this?
*satisfied sigh* MUCH BETTER!
Well, stick a fork in me, I'm done!
*grabby hands*
But how about this?
*satisfied sigh* MUCH BETTER!
December 20, 2016
4.5 stars
I am not very fond of fantasy. It’s the unpronounceable names, in the even more unpronounceable kingdoms. With the unpronounceable people doing unpronounceable things to each other behind the people of the other unpronounceable kingdom’s back.
And normally I am all for a monogamous relationship between TWO people. Not three, not four, not five. Two people who love each other. Because I have come across books where there are more than two people involved and there is always jealousy of some sorts. Or two people in a relationship with a third wheel only to spice things up in bed.
Well, this was none of that! This book was freaking awesome!
Tanish is the prince of Teruna. It is very normal in this kingdom to have a lover, either male or female. The Seruan are chosen to provide the service of the flesh. They are the lowest of the lowest in the kingdom. Tanish has been in love with his Seruan, Feyar, for the past 7 years. They cannot tell anyone about their love for one another because royalty and Seruan do not mix for anything other than sex. But to form an alliance the king tells Tanish he must wed Sorran, the prince of Vancor.
Sorran is not what either Tanish or Feyar expect. They are both fully prepared to hate him and Tanish tells Feyar he will not take Sorran to his bed. But Sorran turns out to be a very kind, shy, beautiful prince. And when the three of them come together, something beautiful happens. Something magic.
“I felt as if your life source had somehow become entwined with mine.”
I know K.C. Wells writes sappy, low angst books and I can count on her to not make my MCs suffer. This was no exception. There is a tiny bit of jealousy before Tanish and Feyar meet Sorran. But when they meet there is no place for jealousy, only love.
These guys were so beautiful together, I loved them. They share something so special it is clear everything they are together.
The sex was also incredibly HOT HOT HOT! And we get DP, I repeat DP!!
This book is without angst, almost no intrigues, the names are all pronounceable and there is no jealousy. That is why this book was just AWESOME!
I am not very fond of fantasy. It’s the unpronounceable names, in the even more unpronounceable kingdoms. With the unpronounceable people doing unpronounceable things to each other behind the people of the other unpronounceable kingdom’s back.
And normally I am all for a monogamous relationship between TWO people. Not three, not four, not five. Two people who love each other. Because I have come across books where there are more than two people involved and there is always jealousy of some sorts. Or two people in a relationship with a third wheel only to spice things up in bed.
Well, this was none of that! This book was freaking awesome!
Tanish is the prince of Teruna. It is very normal in this kingdom to have a lover, either male or female. The Seruan are chosen to provide the service of the flesh. They are the lowest of the lowest in the kingdom. Tanish has been in love with his Seruan, Feyar, for the past 7 years. They cannot tell anyone about their love for one another because royalty and Seruan do not mix for anything other than sex. But to form an alliance the king tells Tanish he must wed Sorran, the prince of Vancor.
Sorran is not what either Tanish or Feyar expect. They are both fully prepared to hate him and Tanish tells Feyar he will not take Sorran to his bed. But Sorran turns out to be a very kind, shy, beautiful prince. And when the three of them come together, something beautiful happens. Something magic.
“I felt as if your life source had somehow become entwined with mine.”
I know K.C. Wells writes sappy, low angst books and I can count on her to not make my MCs suffer. This was no exception. There is a tiny bit of jealousy before Tanish and Feyar meet Sorran. But when they meet there is no place for jealousy, only love.
These guys were so beautiful together, I loved them. They share something so special it is clear everything they are together.
The sex was also incredibly HOT HOT HOT! And we get DP, I repeat DP!!
This book is without angst, almost no intrigues, the names are all pronounceable and there is no jealousy. That is why this book was just AWESOME!
January 28, 2016
This was magnificent. I shouldn't have waited so long to read it.
But I'm gagging for a Contemporary menage a trois from Ms. Wells.
May 8, 2016
This was a really good book that I enjoyed reading a lot. When the king of Vancor visits Teruna, he promises that his son, Prince Sorran, will marry Prince Tanish to solidify the alliance between the two kingdoms, with the proviso that the virginal Sorran is instructed in the art of pleasing his husband-to-be. When Tanish’s father chooses Feyar to be this instructor, the lovers decide Prince Sorran must be taught that this is to be a marriage in name only. Prince Sorran has a way about him that Tanish and Feyar can't help but fall for him he is sweet and caring. Sorran is gifted and has dreams of the future. He becomes conflicted when he meets Tanish and Feyar. Deep inside he knows the truth of their love. It made me want to cry because of the way that they treated him Tanish and Feyar felt guilty because of how they felt about each other and not wanting to like Sorran. This was very well written story I felt the love of these three. The writing style and tone of the story both read like a mix between a 19th century historical set in maybe Scotland, only more prim and proper, and a fairytale. That’s basically what this is, a fairtytale. Tanish and Feyar are in their early twenties yet speak with voices that sometimes sound several years younger. It makes them sound overly innocent when, in fact, their lives have known heartbreak. Toss in a physical setting more like a castle built in ancient Rome, and you get the picture. This was my first time reading this author and this book was picked for me to read I really liked it.
January 19, 2015
This was so good held my interest through the whole book ( reading about alternate worlds kinda leaves me confused or bored ) Not this one I loved it. KC you did it again. I loved how it all came together just beautiful.
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December 26, 2014I added this because my new favorite porn star crush is on the fucking cover!
Duncan Black!!!
*claps hands*
And the blurb ain't bad either (after I finished squeeing)
Duncan Black!!!
*claps hands*
And the blurb ain't bad either (after I finished squeeing)
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January 9, 2015Cockyboys on the cover?
That's Colby in the cape. I've decided.
(Although after some comparing it is most likely Tayte.)
This may or may not be a future BR orgy!!
(Although after some comparing it is most likely Tayte.)
This may or may not be a future BR orgy!!
February 10, 2015
2.5 stars
It’s no wonder that the two kingdoms in this story are in tenuous positions. Facing threats from another neighboring country, the two kings force an arranged marriage between their sons, Princes Tanish and Sorran. The two kings make weighty decisions based on very little knowledge about the other’s kingdom and culture. These leaders come off as inept and out of touch.
But, this is written as a sugar-sweet high fantasy, after all. With it’s main focus on the menage between Tanish, Sorran and the sex slave, Feyar.. All the world building is slanted towards this and if you read it for this kink, you’ll be happy. These guys go at it like nobody’s business. It seems that there really isn’t much more than heaps of sweaty sex for a Prince to keep himself busy with in this world.
The whole sex slaves thing didn’t make sense to me. The cruelty with which they’re treated really stands out in contrast in the rather bland society. Why would people revile their own children who’d been taken from them forcefully to work as prostitutes? The fact that the tradition has been allowed to continue doesn’t put Tanish or his father in a good light, either. But, maybe I’m just thinking about it too hard. What redeems Tanish and Sorran is their own unease with the practice. This, more than anything helps me connect with them.
As for the rest of it… I think this would work as a good first time menage read. It is very sweet with very little tension or drama. Any glimmer of turmoil is resolved quickly and neatly. This hardened reader would have liked a darker read with weightier challenges for the three protagonists. I didn’t dislike it; it was just ok.
January 27, 2015
It's a kind of magic,
It's a kind of magic,
A kind of magic,
One dream, one soul, one prize,
One goal, one golden glance of what should be,
It's a kind of magic...
Fantasy isn’t my first choice… but I love well written menages, so I just had to read it. Plus, the cover is an eye-catcher and the blurb intrigued me from the start.
First we meet two lovers, Tanish, the prince of Teruna and Feyar, a Seruan.
Seruan are people who are chosen to teach the art of making love but are despised and ignored by the people of Teruna.
When shy prince Sorran comes to Teruna to meet his future husband Tanish, his prophetic dreams and his magic tattoo change
the lives of prince Tanish, his lover Feyar and all those around them, two lovers become three… it’s kind of magic!
A Bond of Three was a captivating, lovely written, magical, sappy fantasy story.
I would love to read more from this fascinating world that K.C. Wells has created.
Highly recommended!
February 3, 2015
Review on Prism Book Alliance
The short of it? This is highly fluffy high fantasy. Not my cuppa.
The long of it? Still not my cuppa, but here be the rest:
A kingdom, a harem, a prince and the man he loves… who is a member of that harem filled with people hired by others to bring them pleasure. Tanish is our Prince and Feyar his lover of seven years. Tanish’s father, King Feolin, is ailing and Tanish’s future is up in the air in several ways.
The writing style and tone of the story both read like a mix between a 19th century historical set in maybe Scotland, only more prim and proper, and a fairytale. That’s basically what this is, a fairtytale. Tanish and Feyar are in their early twenties yet speak with voices that sometimes sound several years younger. It makes them sound overly innocent when, in fact, their lives have known heartbreak. Toss in a physical setting more like a castle built in ancient Rome, and you get the picture.
Enter: Sorran, son of the king and queen of Vancor, a kingdom that is far away from Teruna (Tanish’s home) but is closer than most others. Sorran has talents, early on depicted as being an erratic prophet, having confusing dreams that provide him images of a possible future. He can also essentially see everyone’s auras as glowing colors that can change with mood.
There are machinations regarding the kingdoms and thrones, politics entering the fray on several fronts. Royalty and class systems, which vary by kingdom, also play roles as conflicts. It’s the fluffy version of a mashup twixt Game of Thrones, The Tudors and Spartacus, all served up on a giant platter of sweets, nothing gory or overly graphic.
Not much is left unsaid or unexplained, but the characters are all a part of that buffet of sweets, even the “bad” guys.
I could almost recommend this to older teenagers if accompanied with regular discussion about becoming adults and all that it entails. It’s not that this story is chaste, it’s not. The sex scenes do have specific detail but aren’t prolonged, a few of them fading to black. This really is a fairytale in every sense and would probably be a nice read for young men when they like to dream about finding their prince or princes.
Free of judgment within the group of family, friends and fellow soldiers, with the exception of the class discrimination and legally permitted treatment of some as less than full citizens of the realm. Yep, exactly. Undoubtedly, a metaphor.
This is not my cuppa, but it’s a very sweet tale, with a mix of modernity and fantasy, with three young men wanting what they feel to be right, which is together forever, and struggling to make that come true, along with a few of their own dreams. Awwwwwwwww. ;)
The short of it? This is highly fluffy high fantasy. Not my cuppa.
The long of it? Still not my cuppa, but here be the rest:
A kingdom, a harem, a prince and the man he loves… who is a member of that harem filled with people hired by others to bring them pleasure. Tanish is our Prince and Feyar his lover of seven years. Tanish’s father, King Feolin, is ailing and Tanish’s future is up in the air in several ways.
The writing style and tone of the story both read like a mix between a 19th century historical set in maybe Scotland, only more prim and proper, and a fairytale. That’s basically what this is, a fairtytale. Tanish and Feyar are in their early twenties yet speak with voices that sometimes sound several years younger. It makes them sound overly innocent when, in fact, their lives have known heartbreak. Toss in a physical setting more like a castle built in ancient Rome, and you get the picture.
Enter: Sorran, son of the king and queen of Vancor, a kingdom that is far away from Teruna (Tanish’s home) but is closer than most others. Sorran has talents, early on depicted as being an erratic prophet, having confusing dreams that provide him images of a possible future. He can also essentially see everyone’s auras as glowing colors that can change with mood.
There are machinations regarding the kingdoms and thrones, politics entering the fray on several fronts. Royalty and class systems, which vary by kingdom, also play roles as conflicts. It’s the fluffy version of a mashup twixt Game of Thrones, The Tudors and Spartacus, all served up on a giant platter of sweets, nothing gory or overly graphic.
Not much is left unsaid or unexplained, but the characters are all a part of that buffet of sweets, even the “bad” guys.
I could almost recommend this to older teenagers if accompanied with regular discussion about becoming adults and all that it entails. It’s not that this story is chaste, it’s not. The sex scenes do have specific detail but aren’t prolonged, a few of them fading to black. This really is a fairytale in every sense and would probably be a nice read for young men when they like to dream about finding their prince or princes.
Free of judgment within the group of family, friends and fellow soldiers, with the exception of the class discrimination and legally permitted treatment of some as less than full citizens of the realm. Yep, exactly. Undoubtedly, a metaphor.
This is not my cuppa, but it’s a very sweet tale, with a mix of modernity and fantasy, with three young men wanting what they feel to be right, which is together forever, and struggling to make that come true, along with a few of their own dreams. Awwwwwwwww. ;)
July 11, 2015
2.5 stars
I didn't hate it, but I also didn't love... I mean it was alright.
I feel bad for saying that because it was enjoyable-ish, but it wasn't everything that I wanted it to be or what I thought it was going to be. The characters were kind of bland, in my opinion, and it just felt like they could have been replaced with anybody, there was nothing special to them. I also felt that the poly relationship was sooo rushed. Tanish and Feyar had been in love for years I'm pretty sure it had been 7 years, and to just want to add another man to the mix after only spending a few hours, separately mind you, with him just didn't ring true to me. It felt more like it was the most convenient option for Feyar and Tanish to choose regarding Tanish being forced to marry Sorran. I think that it gave them a sense of choice in the matter considering at the time Feyar wasn't allowed to be known to the public as Tanish's partner.
Plus, it felt like Tanish felt guilty for being attracted to another man and to deal with that guilt he added his soon to be husband in the mix so that he wouldn't be technically cheating on Feyar. And I also feel that Sorran only agreed to the relationship because of his . He was treated pretty awfully by the other 2 men, I don't know if I could have just ignored that and agreed to a relationship so quickly with men who lied to me and ignored me.
I don't think that resentment that Tanish and Feyar felt for Sorran went away that quickly; I mean you are in love with someone for almost a decade and some stranger is going to marry your partner and is also going to have sex with not one but both partners, and that jealous helpless feeling is just going to go away? I don't think so.
I don't know if I'm correctly explaining this or making any sense, but it, the poly relationship, didn't feel true to me. Don't get me wrong it was written very lovingly between all three men, but I just didn't believe it. But I will say the sex scenes were so hot!
I didn't hate it, but I also didn't love... I mean it was alright.
I feel bad for saying that because it was enjoyable-ish, but it wasn't everything that I wanted it to be or what I thought it was going to be. The characters were kind of bland, in my opinion, and it just felt like they could have been replaced with anybody, there was nothing special to them. I also felt that the poly relationship was sooo rushed. Tanish and Feyar had been in love for years I'm pretty sure it had been 7 years, and to just want to add another man to the mix after only spending a few hours, separately mind you, with him just didn't ring true to me. It felt more like it was the most convenient option for Feyar and Tanish to choose regarding Tanish being forced to marry Sorran. I think that it gave them a sense of choice in the matter considering at the time Feyar wasn't allowed to be known to the public as Tanish's partner.
Plus, it felt like Tanish felt guilty for being attracted to another man and to deal with that guilt he added his soon to be husband in the mix so that he wouldn't be technically cheating on Feyar. And I also feel that Sorran only agreed to the relationship because of his . He was treated pretty awfully by the other 2 men, I don't know if I could have just ignored that and agreed to a relationship so quickly with men who lied to me and ignored me.
I don't think that resentment that Tanish and Feyar felt for Sorran went away that quickly; I mean you are in love with someone for almost a decade and some stranger is going to marry your partner and is also going to have sex with not one but both partners, and that jealous helpless feeling is just going to go away? I don't think so.
I don't know if I'm correctly explaining this or making any sense, but it, the poly relationship, didn't feel true to me. Don't get me wrong it was written very lovingly between all three men, but I just didn't believe it. But I will say the sex scenes were so hot!
January 19, 2015
First off this book and story are captivating. Usually I don't read Fantasy but being a diehard fan of the author KC Wells, I knew that I had to read this book. Another interesting fact ... Yeah ... Ménage á trois ... Sexy!
The story is based on the Kingdom of Teruna ... Where the King Feolin rules. His son Tanish his only descendant and the King wants Tanish to find a consort.... The problem with this is that Tanish is in love with Feyar ... But in Teruna that can't be acknowledge because Feyar is a Seruan ( this are a group of people destined to teach the art of making love but consider the lowest of society ) ... Hence, Tanish needs to wed someone else.
Entered in the picture Sorran , Prince of the Kingdom of Vancor , who's family and kingdom are becoming allies of Teruna ...
Something to understand is that Sorran is gifted and has dreams of the future ... He becomes conflicted when he meets Tanish and Feyar ... Deep inside he knows the truth of their love.
Between Tanish and Feyar the decision whether or not to get close to Sorran is discussed. They decided to explore the possibility of the three of them ... And thanks the Maker they did.
The union between the three of them is a beautifully written ... The changes and the emotions are spiritually and physically lived when they are together... But then we have a tragedy ... The wedding needs to happen ... But ... Before that Tanish has the more important decision of his life to make...
A Bond of Three is a story that will have you wanting to keep reading and want you living in Teruna where no matter who you love you are accepted because it should be the law and the reality here or in fantasy that everybody should have Equal Rights...
The story is based on the Kingdom of Teruna ... Where the King Feolin rules. His son Tanish his only descendant and the King wants Tanish to find a consort.... The problem with this is that Tanish is in love with Feyar ... But in Teruna that can't be acknowledge because Feyar is a Seruan ( this are a group of people destined to teach the art of making love but consider the lowest of society ) ... Hence, Tanish needs to wed someone else.
Entered in the picture Sorran , Prince of the Kingdom of Vancor , who's family and kingdom are becoming allies of Teruna ...
Something to understand is that Sorran is gifted and has dreams of the future ... He becomes conflicted when he meets Tanish and Feyar ... Deep inside he knows the truth of their love.
Between Tanish and Feyar the decision whether or not to get close to Sorran is discussed. They decided to explore the possibility of the three of them ... And thanks the Maker they did.
The union between the three of them is a beautifully written ... The changes and the emotions are spiritually and physically lived when they are together... But then we have a tragedy ... The wedding needs to happen ... But ... Before that Tanish has the more important decision of his life to make...
A Bond of Three is a story that will have you wanting to keep reading and want you living in Teruna where no matter who you love you are accepted because it should be the law and the reality here or in fantasy that everybody should have Equal Rights...
December 21, 2016
Reread 12/20/16 this book was even better than I remembered. The love these three men share is just so beautiful, and let me tell you, I could read this every week and still love it. The ending is so perfect and fitting, and leads us to the sequel. I am going to read the sequel now...
February 16, 2015
This was all kinds of sweet and I just loved every bit of it! I would love to read more about these guys.
January 4, 2016
For me this is K.C. Wells of a different kind. Great read for me.
February 13, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
This book is set in a fantasy location, but it is accessible to become immersed in the world immediately. There are not a lot of rules to wade through and you will not need charts and maps to navigate your way around. This book at times reads like a fairy tale, the best parts of a fairy tale, and although there is some tension and danger, at the heart it is a sweet love story.
What is interesting in the world Wells has created is that the reason Tanish and Feyar cannot be together is not that they are both men, but it is their ranking in society. The men cannot even acknowledge each other during daylight hours and while it is explained why this is so, Tanish was a bit too complacent in making any kind of change come about.
Enter Sorran. At first, nobody wants to like Sorran for he is an outsider and intruding on true love. Sorran, however, is good and pure. The kingdom he comes from is described as being vastly different from Teruna and in his kingdom the Seruani are revered and respected members of society. Sorran has been kept fairly sheltered and responds to the good he tries to see in people. Sorran also has psychic abilities and that aspect of his character greatly appealed to me. There are three distinct main characters and Wells is able to devote time to each of them, as well as offer a background feel on several secondary characters, which then enriches the overall tale.
There is most certainly a story line here, but there is also lots of sex in many combinations. There is virginal sex and a whole variety of combinations of all three men. The sex, however, moves the story along as it empowers Sorran and connects the men in unique ways that you certainly will not find in any standard fairy tale.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
This book is set in a fantasy location, but it is accessible to become immersed in the world immediately. There are not a lot of rules to wade through and you will not need charts and maps to navigate your way around. This book at times reads like a fairy tale, the best parts of a fairy tale, and although there is some tension and danger, at the heart it is a sweet love story.
What is interesting in the world Wells has created is that the reason Tanish and Feyar cannot be together is not that they are both men, but it is their ranking in society. The men cannot even acknowledge each other during daylight hours and while it is explained why this is so, Tanish was a bit too complacent in making any kind of change come about.
Enter Sorran. At first, nobody wants to like Sorran for he is an outsider and intruding on true love. Sorran, however, is good and pure. The kingdom he comes from is described as being vastly different from Teruna and in his kingdom the Seruani are revered and respected members of society. Sorran has been kept fairly sheltered and responds to the good he tries to see in people. Sorran also has psychic abilities and that aspect of his character greatly appealed to me. There are three distinct main characters and Wells is able to devote time to each of them, as well as offer a background feel on several secondary characters, which then enriches the overall tale.
There is most certainly a story line here, but there is also lots of sex in many combinations. There is virginal sex and a whole variety of combinations of all three men. The sex, however, moves the story along as it empowers Sorran and connects the men in unique ways that you certainly will not find in any standard fairy tale.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
January 25, 2015
Lovely fantasy novel. I am not a big fan of ménage stories but I enjoyed this one a lot. I think the fate/ destiny aspect that brought the lovers together made it easier because I usually find it difficult to see how three people can love and want each other equally. It usually feels forced, like the third is in the way, especially when it's an established couple that accepts a third in the relationship. But, magic cures all! The boys were meant to be and all was well in the kingdom of Teruna. Add in some really hot smexin', a lot of feels, and there you have it! Recommend!
January 25, 2024
Je pense que c'est la lecture que j'ai préféré chez les auteur.trices anglophones ce mois ci. Je ne suis pas une grande habituée aux romans érotiques,mais de tes en temps pourquoi pas. Je connaissais déjà la plume de K.C Wells, et je savais que c'était une plume que j'aimais bien. Je crois que c'est l'une des seules autrices en éritique que je lis à chaque fois, ou presque.
Ce qui change dans ce roman, c'est que nous ne sommes plus dans un univers connu et contemporain, nous découvrons un univers qui me gait penser à celui des pirates, enfin pas exactement. Je ne saurai pas vraiment décrire ce que j'ai en tête, mais il y a une sorte de familiarité réconfortante dans cet univers. Il allie fantastique et sensualité. Je pense que ce sont les deux termes qui définissent le mieux ce roman. Cette sensualité, cette douceur et cet amour qui caractérise autant les personnages que l'ambiance qu'il y a autant.
Dès les premières pages je me suis sentie embarquée dans cette histoire. On découvre peu à peu Tanish, le prince, et Feyar, son esclave, que dis-je, l'amour de sa vie. Ces deux hommes n'étaient pas destinés à s'aimer à cause de leur statut. Onbresenr l'amour qu'ils partagent, mais également l'appréhension de voir tout cela disparaître à cause de leur société. On peut aisément faire le parallèle avec notre propre société où il existe encore de nombreux cas où s'aimer lorsqu'on vient de milieu sociaux différents est très compliqué.
C'est un amour pur qu'on découvre au fur et à mesure, mais pas seulement. On découvre aussi la tendresse dont ils font preuve et aussi les difficultés auxquelles ils vont faire face. J'ai beaucoup aimé le peu de dimension politique qu'il y avait dans le livre (même si vous me connaissez, j'adore lorsqu'il y a un gros fond politique dans certains romans. C'est d'ailleurs le petit point sombre, pour moi, ce manque d'enjeux et surtout le fait qu'on ne les voit qu'aussi peu) où la sécurité du pays rentre en compte. Ça donne un dimension un peu plus profonde au livre.
Cette dernière va se matérialisé par l'apparition de Sorran, un jeune prince qui doit épouser Tanish afin de créer une alliance militaire importante. Lorsqu'il arrive, on se doute déjà sur ce qu'il va se passer. Il va être très difficile pour lui de se lier et surtout d'intégrer ce duo d'hommes que rien ne peur séparer. Malgré la difficulté de la tâche, ou découvre un homme qui est presque résolu face à cela, mais qui ne peut s'empêcher d'espérer que ça se passe autrement.
Paradoxalement, c'est presque avec douceur qu'on voit évoluer cette situation. On sent que le but de ce roman n'était pas d'utiliser une certaine forme de violence ou de drame, mais plus de jouer sur la sensualité, la douceur, le charme d'un couple. J'ai beaucoup aimé ressentir cette douceur et cet amour qui caractérisent les personnages. Une fois que la relation est en place, on sent très rapidement l'amour qui lie les trois hommes et c'est un amour qui est presque évident.
Il n'y a pas seulement de l'amour, mais des combats auxquels les protagonistes vont devoir faire face. J'ai bien aimé les différentes intrigues qui se sont lises en place. On sort du carcan purement romantique pour découvrir des légendes, des mythes. Cz côté enquête apporte un petit plus à l'histoire qui est agréable. J'ai aimé la façon dont les protagonistes ont enquête sur ses sujets importants et comment ils font pour démêler le vrai du faux.
Ce n'est pas seulement un roman érotique, il y a des thèmes abordés comme la confiance, l'espoir, la sérénité qui sont important et symbolique. C'est un roman que j'ai beaucoup apprécié et je ne peux que vous le conseiller si vous aimez le genre. Il se lit très facilement et on se plonge avec délice dans l'histoire de ces trois hommes qui sont bien plus liés qu'ils ne le pensent.
Ce qui change dans ce roman, c'est que nous ne sommes plus dans un univers connu et contemporain, nous découvrons un univers qui me gait penser à celui des pirates, enfin pas exactement. Je ne saurai pas vraiment décrire ce que j'ai en tête, mais il y a une sorte de familiarité réconfortante dans cet univers. Il allie fantastique et sensualité. Je pense que ce sont les deux termes qui définissent le mieux ce roman. Cette sensualité, cette douceur et cet amour qui caractérise autant les personnages que l'ambiance qu'il y a autant.
Dès les premières pages je me suis sentie embarquée dans cette histoire. On découvre peu à peu Tanish, le prince, et Feyar, son esclave, que dis-je, l'amour de sa vie. Ces deux hommes n'étaient pas destinés à s'aimer à cause de leur statut. Onbresenr l'amour qu'ils partagent, mais également l'appréhension de voir tout cela disparaître à cause de leur société. On peut aisément faire le parallèle avec notre propre société où il existe encore de nombreux cas où s'aimer lorsqu'on vient de milieu sociaux différents est très compliqué.
C'est un amour pur qu'on découvre au fur et à mesure, mais pas seulement. On découvre aussi la tendresse dont ils font preuve et aussi les difficultés auxquelles ils vont faire face. J'ai beaucoup aimé le peu de dimension politique qu'il y avait dans le livre (même si vous me connaissez, j'adore lorsqu'il y a un gros fond politique dans certains romans. C'est d'ailleurs le petit point sombre, pour moi, ce manque d'enjeux et surtout le fait qu'on ne les voit qu'aussi peu) où la sécurité du pays rentre en compte. Ça donne un dimension un peu plus profonde au livre.
Cette dernière va se matérialisé par l'apparition de Sorran, un jeune prince qui doit épouser Tanish afin de créer une alliance militaire importante. Lorsqu'il arrive, on se doute déjà sur ce qu'il va se passer. Il va être très difficile pour lui de se lier et surtout d'intégrer ce duo d'hommes que rien ne peur séparer. Malgré la difficulté de la tâche, ou découvre un homme qui est presque résolu face à cela, mais qui ne peut s'empêcher d'espérer que ça se passe autrement.
Paradoxalement, c'est presque avec douceur qu'on voit évoluer cette situation. On sent que le but de ce roman n'était pas d'utiliser une certaine forme de violence ou de drame, mais plus de jouer sur la sensualité, la douceur, le charme d'un couple. J'ai beaucoup aimé ressentir cette douceur et cet amour qui caractérisent les personnages. Une fois que la relation est en place, on sent très rapidement l'amour qui lie les trois hommes et c'est un amour qui est presque évident.
Il n'y a pas seulement de l'amour, mais des combats auxquels les protagonistes vont devoir faire face. J'ai bien aimé les différentes intrigues qui se sont lises en place. On sort du carcan purement romantique pour découvrir des légendes, des mythes. Cz côté enquête apporte un petit plus à l'histoire qui est agréable. J'ai aimé la façon dont les protagonistes ont enquête sur ses sujets importants et comment ils font pour démêler le vrai du faux.
Ce n'est pas seulement un roman érotique, il y a des thèmes abordés comme la confiance, l'espoir, la sérénité qui sont important et symbolique. C'est un roman que j'ai beaucoup apprécié et je ne peux que vous le conseiller si vous aimez le genre. Il se lit très facilement et on se plonge avec délice dans l'histoire de ces trois hommes qui sont bien plus liés qu'ils ne le pensent.
June 30, 2018
I really enjoyed this book! It’s sweet, it’s hot and different. Recommend!
January 4, 2023
THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN. I hate the cover
April 8, 2016
So...first of all...Thank you Susan for recommending this one, it was just what I needed to read to get out of my little book slump ;)
As for the book...I loved it :)) It was is sweet, it was romantic...and it was damn HOT !!
Tanis is the prince of Teruna and he has been in love with Feyar for 7 years now. Nobody can know however, because Feyar is a Seruani. Seruani are people who are taking from their homes at a certain age, to become sexual servers. They are masters in pleasing others sexually and Freyar has always been Tanish's sexinstructor (courtisan). Seruani are seen as the lowest of the lowest. They are not allowed to talk to anyone ...and nobody talks to them. They are not to have contact with their family and they have to wear a red robe, so people witll know what they are. Feyar lives in the castle in a special place, together with with some other other Seruani, who are also in service of the castle.
Tanish and Feyar are very much in love....they are happy together, sleeping together every night, but they are also really sad, for this is all that can be...
The King (Tanish's father) is worried. There are treats from a neighbouring kingdom and Teruna will not be strong enough to fight them. So he invites a king and queen from yet another kingdom to see if they can form an alliance. Seems like they can, but for this to happen, Tanish is to marry their son Sorran....
Tanish is pissed ofcourse...he wants only to be with Feyar, but he will have no choice and no say. To profess his love, would mean punishment for Freyar. I was so sad for Freyar...He would have to watch the man he has loved for so long, marry another...
Prince Sorran is sort of an empath....he has had visions of Tanish and he is actually the one who came up with the whole marriage plan. He thinks Tanish is the one for him and he would be very happy to marry the man he feels such a connection with. He doesn't understand why the Tanish is so distant all of a sudden....
Then things get even worse and the King orders Sorran (who's a virgin) to be instructed by Feyar on how to please his husband to be....fucked up right !!
Sorran is very confused when he meets Feyar, because he feels exactly the same way about Feyar as he did anout Tanish....how can there be 2 men, who are his destiny.
His question is answered when he sees Tanish and Feyar together....their love for each other is so obvious to him, he can see and feel it.
As much as Tanish and Feyar want to hate Sorran...they just can't. Sorran is so sweet and honest and they don't want to hurt the sweet prince. So they propose a deal of sorts. Tanish and Sorran will marry and will be together, but Feyar has to join them between the sheets....Now this my friends....was damn HOT !! We even get some DP !!
With every touch their feelings for each other grow...Feyar and Tanish actually start to love Sorran en he returns their feelings. But Sorran in troubled...how can he marry Tanish and leave Feyar standing behind in the dark. Where he comes from..people are not treated that way. He wants to be able to love both Tanish and Feyar in the open...
This was a wonderfull and very hot story about three men coming together (pun intended), realising they were destined to be together...
The only thing that bothered me, was they way they spoke...which is one of the reasons I don't read a lot of historical books. The fantasy part in this one was quite simple...which is good, because fantasy books can get a bit complicated sometimes ;)
4 stars from me !!
As for the book...I loved it :)) It was is sweet, it was romantic...and it was damn HOT !!
Tanis is the prince of Teruna and he has been in love with Feyar for 7 years now. Nobody can know however, because Feyar is a Seruani. Seruani are people who are taking from their homes at a certain age, to become sexual servers. They are masters in pleasing others sexually and Freyar has always been Tanish's sexinstructor (courtisan). Seruani are seen as the lowest of the lowest. They are not allowed to talk to anyone ...and nobody talks to them. They are not to have contact with their family and they have to wear a red robe, so people witll know what they are. Feyar lives in the castle in a special place, together with with some other other Seruani, who are also in service of the castle.
Tanish and Feyar are very much in love....they are happy together, sleeping together every night, but they are also really sad, for this is all that can be...
The King (Tanish's father) is worried. There are treats from a neighbouring kingdom and Teruna will not be strong enough to fight them. So he invites a king and queen from yet another kingdom to see if they can form an alliance. Seems like they can, but for this to happen, Tanish is to marry their son Sorran....
Tanish is pissed ofcourse...he wants only to be with Feyar, but he will have no choice and no say. To profess his love, would mean punishment for Freyar. I was so sad for Freyar...He would have to watch the man he has loved for so long, marry another...
Prince Sorran is sort of an empath....he has had visions of Tanish and he is actually the one who came up with the whole marriage plan. He thinks Tanish is the one for him and he would be very happy to marry the man he feels such a connection with. He doesn't understand why the Tanish is so distant all of a sudden....
Then things get even worse and the King orders Sorran (who's a virgin) to be instructed by Feyar on how to please his husband to be....fucked up right !!
Sorran is very confused when he meets Feyar, because he feels exactly the same way about Feyar as he did anout Tanish....how can there be 2 men, who are his destiny.
His question is answered when he sees Tanish and Feyar together....their love for each other is so obvious to him, he can see and feel it.
As much as Tanish and Feyar want to hate Sorran...they just can't. Sorran is so sweet and honest and they don't want to hurt the sweet prince. So they propose a deal of sorts. Tanish and Sorran will marry and will be together, but Feyar has to join them between the sheets....Now this my friends....was damn HOT !! We even get some DP !!
With every touch their feelings for each other grow...Feyar and Tanish actually start to love Sorran en he returns their feelings. But Sorran in troubled...how can he marry Tanish and leave Feyar standing behind in the dark. Where he comes from..people are not treated that way. He wants to be able to love both Tanish and Feyar in the open...
This was a wonderfull and very hot story about three men coming together (pun intended), realising they were destined to be together...
The only thing that bothered me, was they way they spoke...which is one of the reasons I don't read a lot of historical books. The fantasy part in this one was quite simple...which is good, because fantasy books can get a bit complicated sometimes ;)
4 stars from me !!
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