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Children of the Sidhe #1
Tribute
It’s not easy being the daughter of a love god. Well…for Hazel parts of it are easy. Like the riches, the fashion, and the cushy job. But she wants no part of her father’s world, especially its men. Unfortunately, her effect on human men makes a normal relationship impossible. So when she meets Ian – ostensibly as an Otherworld go-between – his resistance to her charms is instantly intriguing. And whether she likes it or not the two of them are about to be drawn into a conflict with a legendary race over an impossible tribute. Can they face the cost when Otherworld’s enemies are denied what they seek?
Tribute is the first book in the Children of the Sidhe paranormal romance series. Adult readers only, please.
CHILDREN OF THE SIDHE
The Sidhe dwindle. Slow to breed and quick to war, the ages have worn away their numbers. An old enemy threatens Otherworld, fearsome in numbers and in newfound magics. The Sidhe’s unloved part-human children strewn about the mortal world are suddenly their greatest source of hope.
Tribute is the first book in the Children of the Sidhe paranormal romance series. Adult readers only, please.
CHILDREN OF THE SIDHE
The Sidhe dwindle. Slow to breed and quick to war, the ages have worn away their numbers. An old enemy threatens Otherworld, fearsome in numbers and in newfound magics. The Sidhe’s unloved part-human children strewn about the mortal world are suddenly their greatest source of hope.
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J.R. Pearse Nelson
56 books61 followersJ.R. Pearse Nelson is a fantasy and romance writer who has authored more than 20 novels. She hails from Oregon, USA, where she lives with her husband, two teens, and two dogs among the plentiful trees and clouds of the Pacific Northwest. J.R. weaves tales rooted in mythology, bringing legend to life in modern-day settings and fantasy realms. When not writing, you can find her making magic in the kitchen and enjoying long walks or “rambles” outdoors. J.R.’s books include the Moon Garden Mysteries paranormal cozy series, the Aeon Society fantasy romance series, and the Water Rites fantasy trilogy.
You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.
You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.
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November 16, 2011
The story was great. I enjoyed it! Now to explain the three star rating: The story line was on the right track but a lot of it was very vague. It would have been better if there was a lot more depth put into the world created and the characters leaned toward the two dimensional (especially Ian). I really wanted to get into the personal dilemmas of the main leads (Hazel and Ian). The secondary characters were purely two dimensional and the main villain had no depth whatsoever. For him there was an understated climax at the end. What made him become the traitor? What was the reason behind his motive? The love story could have used a lot more dilemma and a lot more one on one scenes between Ian and Hazel and/or events that brought them closer together in a non-breakable way. To be honest the love between them didn't make my heart go pity pat like it should. It felt rushed and a bit sloppy. Also I found that her hesitation to start a relationship with a Sidhe again was very weak. It seemed that Drake was a decent guy but it really didn't work out between the two of them so it really didn't give a sound reasoning for Hazel's resistance. This story had a lot of potential and the action could have been bumped up a few notches. It kind of felt like the story was rushed. This story would have been phenomenal if more detail was added to the story, action intensified, and the characters made into multidimensional people like we as a people are. As it stands, however, it was an entertaining read and what I saw from the intercept from "Vessel" It already looks as if the plot has thickened and the characters are people we can relate to with a vast array of emotions and actions. I look forward to reading it. I hope you take advice from this and make your characters and the worlds you created rememberable, complex,and detailed. Paint us readers a picture that will stick with us long after we finish reading it. MORE INTRIGUE! What I liked most was the uniqueness of the worlds you created, very original in this day and age. Keep it up doll, not bad for your first book.
November 9, 2011
I am glad I gave this novella a shot because I really enjoyed. I haven’t read a sidhe in a very long time, so I was happy that this one grabbed me right off the bat. This is a new author and from what I just read she has the stuff to make it in the paranormal romance world. Tribute gives you action, hot sex and some good characters the author can run on for a while. I know I be looking forward to the next book.
The down side for me in this was the heroine Hazel doesn’t want a sidhe as a mate so she can get a bit carried away with pulling back. I just wanted to give her a good shake because I really liked Ian.
I recommend this one for any novella reader that likes a hot paranormal romance.
December 22, 2011
I think this book has a lot, LOT of potential. I loved where the story was going. The lore and the worlds involved were great...
Unfortunately it just needed a bit more.
You know how you read a good romantic novella and it grips you from the from the first page? The romantic tension builds and builds? The plot thickens to a point that you don't think you can take much more, and you're standing there at 75% read wondering how on Earth this book can possible wrap up in the next 25%? But then it takes a twist and BAM your left seeing stars. Everything comes together, and FINALLY we get some smexy fun time to ease your sexual frustrating that has been building all this time, and then the only complaint you have is that you want MORE!
Well that's not how this book was written. It's written more like a outline to a full length novel. Now don't get me wrong I did enjoy it and found it interesting enough, hence the 3 stars. But overall it felt choppy and rushed. The love interest didn't really build to make you feel it leaving it feeling a bit two dimensional. With the way this story is written I think that if it was flushed out, characters rounded a bit, and polished up, it would make for a great full length novel. I might just venture to say a 5 star novel, but as a novella it just falls flat a little.
Unfortunately it just needed a bit more.
You know how you read a good romantic novella and it grips you from the from the first page? The romantic tension builds and builds? The plot thickens to a point that you don't think you can take much more, and you're standing there at 75% read wondering how on Earth this book can possible wrap up in the next 25%? But then it takes a twist and BAM your left seeing stars. Everything comes together, and FINALLY we get some smexy fun time to ease your sexual frustrating that has been building all this time, and then the only complaint you have is that you want MORE!
Well that's not how this book was written. It's written more like a outline to a full length novel. Now don't get me wrong I did enjoy it and found it interesting enough, hence the 3 stars. But overall it felt choppy and rushed. The love interest didn't really build to make you feel it leaving it feeling a bit two dimensional. With the way this story is written I think that if it was flushed out, characters rounded a bit, and polished up, it would make for a great full length novel. I might just venture to say a 5 star novel, but as a novella it just falls flat a little.
September 23, 2011
If you like fantasy and romance, this is the book for you. Even though this was a novella, the author did a great job at building the characters, which is hard to do in a short book. I loved the Sidhe world she created. What really impressed me was how well the love scenes were done. Love scenes can be hard sometimes, but the author wrote them flawlessly. I highly recommend this book for those of us who believe in true love. I can't wait to read the sequel!
February 17, 2012
16 February 2012Tribute: Children of the Sidhe ~ One, J.R. Pearse Nelson
This review appears at Brazen Broads Book Bash, by Moira and Mina Naveen
A Fresh Idea From Pearse Nelson
The first novella in the Children of the Sidhe series.
Hazel Fintan is the reluctant daughter of the Irish love god, Aengus. As much as she loves the Sidhe lifestyle, with baubles and leisure galore, she’s never cared for her father’s world. So who could expect her to be happy when she’s drawn into a conflict with a legendary race over an impossible tribute?
The tribute may be what brought them together, but Ian MacIlroy knows destiny when it stares him in the face with stunning green eyes and a gorgeous smile. Now he has a new mission. Hazel will be his, at any cost.
My Thoughts...
Tribute houses aspects I applaud as well as those I regret. Pearse Nelson crafts a terrific premise in her novella, Tribute, earning a favorable mention from this Broad. Owing a tribute to beings of the Fae - and the resulting drama produced when unable to deliver, made for an intriguing conflict - one I've not encountered before. Kudos to Nelson for bringing the hero, Ian into Hazel's life so creatively. However, Nelson's characterization of Hazel and Ian was rather flat, denying this reader a chance to connect emotionally with either the hero or heroine. This missing component dampened my enthusiasm and hindered my enjoyment of Tribute. Another problem was the lack of complex sentence structure and near absence of heartfelt, meaningful dialogue. Tribute would WOW with these additional facets to Nelson's solid storyline.
On the positive side, Tribute isn't a mere repeat of your 'run-of-the-mill' Fae story. It holds a unique and interesting take on a popular topic. Nelson clearly thought out her worlds with attention to detail. Her middleworld and underworlds kept me wanting more, more, more, and the wide variation of creature, habitat, and rules in each realm was well done.
Both the beautiful and grotesque were expressed without imposing goodness or evil on either side of the equation; I like this immensely! Tribute is an easy read. It has enough going for it that I loaded Vessel, the next in the series to my Kindle.
Overall Rating - 3/5 stars
Storyline - 4/5
Hero - 2/5
Heroine - 2/5
World Building - 4/5
Romance/Erotica Heat - 3/5
This review appears at Brazen Broads Book Bash, by Moira and Mina Naveen
A Fresh Idea From Pearse Nelson
The first novella in the Children of the Sidhe series.
Hazel Fintan is the reluctant daughter of the Irish love god, Aengus. As much as she loves the Sidhe lifestyle, with baubles and leisure galore, she’s never cared for her father’s world. So who could expect her to be happy when she’s drawn into a conflict with a legendary race over an impossible tribute?
The tribute may be what brought them together, but Ian MacIlroy knows destiny when it stares him in the face with stunning green eyes and a gorgeous smile. Now he has a new mission. Hazel will be his, at any cost.
My Thoughts...
Tribute houses aspects I applaud as well as those I regret. Pearse Nelson crafts a terrific premise in her novella, Tribute, earning a favorable mention from this Broad. Owing a tribute to beings of the Fae - and the resulting drama produced when unable to deliver, made for an intriguing conflict - one I've not encountered before. Kudos to Nelson for bringing the hero, Ian into Hazel's life so creatively. However, Nelson's characterization of Hazel and Ian was rather flat, denying this reader a chance to connect emotionally with either the hero or heroine. This missing component dampened my enthusiasm and hindered my enjoyment of Tribute. Another problem was the lack of complex sentence structure and near absence of heartfelt, meaningful dialogue. Tribute would WOW with these additional facets to Nelson's solid storyline.
On the positive side, Tribute isn't a mere repeat of your 'run-of-the-mill' Fae story. It holds a unique and interesting take on a popular topic. Nelson clearly thought out her worlds with attention to detail. Her middleworld and underworlds kept me wanting more, more, more, and the wide variation of creature, habitat, and rules in each realm was well done.
Both the beautiful and grotesque were expressed without imposing goodness or evil on either side of the equation; I like this immensely! Tribute is an easy read. It has enough going for it that I loaded Vessel, the next in the series to my Kindle.
Overall Rating - 3/5 stars
Storyline - 4/5
Hero - 2/5
Heroine - 2/5
World Building - 4/5
Romance/Erotica Heat - 3/5
August 14, 2011
I was not sure what I expected Tribute to be about but I was very pleasantly suppressed many times throughout this short story. Too often I find short stories (small novella) to be lacking in character development but Ian and Hazel were both believable characters, people you could believe you’d seen at the store or at the mall.
Tribute is an intriguing story that focuses on both Hazel and Ian as well as the eternal conflict between the Sidhe and the Fomorii. As the story unfold we find Hazel drawn into the ‘Otherworld’ by Ian and the tribute his family is commanded to pay to the vile Fomorii. It would be easier if Ian could just tell the Fomorii ‘no.’ It would be easier if Hazel didn’t have issues with the Sidhe.
I don’t want to give too much away but I do want to praise J.R. for her creativity and forethought about such a loved and revered topic as the Sidhe and their enemy, the Fomorii. There were only two drawbacks I could really find, I hit the end well before I was wishing to relinquish the couple, and that there are a couple of formatting errors. Sadly, the formatting is probably due to Smashwords ‘grinding’ platform that often misreads page breaks.
Overall this was a fast moving, hot at times, story that I would gladly recommend to any that love a good fae tale. I look forward to her next instalment in the Children of the Sidhe series, Vessel.
Tribute is an intriguing story that focuses on both Hazel and Ian as well as the eternal conflict between the Sidhe and the Fomorii. As the story unfold we find Hazel drawn into the ‘Otherworld’ by Ian and the tribute his family is commanded to pay to the vile Fomorii. It would be easier if Ian could just tell the Fomorii ‘no.’ It would be easier if Hazel didn’t have issues with the Sidhe.
I don’t want to give too much away but I do want to praise J.R. for her creativity and forethought about such a loved and revered topic as the Sidhe and their enemy, the Fomorii. There were only two drawbacks I could really find, I hit the end well before I was wishing to relinquish the couple, and that there are a couple of formatting errors. Sadly, the formatting is probably due to Smashwords ‘grinding’ platform that often misreads page breaks.
Overall this was a fast moving, hot at times, story that I would gladly recommend to any that love a good fae tale. I look forward to her next instalment in the Children of the Sidhe series, Vessel.
January 25, 2012
The Tribute is literally a tribute, it is Ian MacIlroy's family offering to the Fomorii to ensure that their line remains fertile. Unfortunately the key ingredient for the Tribute is already extinct and they need the help of the Irish love God, Aengus, to come up with an alternative else the line of Ian Macilroy dies. Enter Hazel Fintan, one of Aengus' many children, and with her help they set to find a solution.
So being the daughter of a Love God guarantees seduction and a lot of tumbles in the bed. And that did happen but what cracked me up was when Hazel discovered that Ian is the God of the Forest himself and after their first tryst his horns appeared. HORNS! Of course she freaked out and I can just imagine how hysterical she felt and how utterly ridiculous and traumatic that would be.
I wish that J.R. has been more descriptive about the Otherworld, I grew up with various stories about the Fae and how they seduce and kidnap people into marrying them or staying in their kingdom. I loved those stories which explains why I am so fond of stories about the Folk.
So being the daughter of a Love God guarantees seduction and a lot of tumbles in the bed. And that did happen but what cracked me up was when Hazel discovered that Ian is the God of the Forest himself and after their first tryst his horns appeared. HORNS! Of course she freaked out and I can just imagine how hysterical she felt and how utterly ridiculous and traumatic that would be.
I wish that J.R. has been more descriptive about the Otherworld, I grew up with various stories about the Fae and how they seduce and kidnap people into marrying them or staying in their kingdom. I loved those stories which explains why I am so fond of stories about the Folk.
January 5, 2014
Tribute centers around Hazel, a half-Fae whose father is the Irish god of love. She stays away from Fae business as much as possible but is forced into it by a tribute problem. If I’m being honest then Hazel and Ian’s characters left something to be desired over all. By the time I finished the book I didn’t really feel like I knew them apart from their stance on Fae matters and their attraction to each other. I did however really love the world that Nelson created and longed to see more of the vibrant and detailed worlds of the Fae. This one is pretty spicy at times though so keep that in mind if you’re not one for sexy books.
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March 17, 2013Ultimately I had to shelve this one. The writing was good, the story was there, but too much sexytimes for me. Just not my thing. If you like sexytimes and fantasy (PNR) then this will be YOUR book.
Also... I think I'm just going to stop trying PNR, because I just can't find one that scratches me where I itch.
Also... I think I'm just going to stop trying PNR, because I just can't find one that scratches me where I itch.
October 21, 2012
Great story! Even for me who doesn't usually read this type of book. Kept me very interested, now on to the second one!
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