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Phoenix Rising #2
Tailspin
From his magnificent tawny wings to his wicked feathery tail, Miriliel the Burnished is masculine perfection.
One glance and Fledge knows she's outclassed. After all, she's a small, ordinary circus girl with no education, no looks and no prospects. Mirry's not only a warrior of the Aetherii but also a scholar of renown. Mesmerized by the power of his personality and her desire to be mastered, Fledge gives herself up for lost. But she can't help thinking if only she had wings, she'd soar with Mirry in a Mating Flight for the ages. If only…
Mirry has lots of things on his oh-so-clever mind. An ageless demon captured his friend, Janarnavriel the Noir, and it's using the dark warrior's beautiful body for a perverted playground. All Mirry has to do is rescue his friend, finish his encyclopedia and educate Fledge. By the time he's finished, she'll know how to read, write and submit for her pleasure — and his. In between, he needs to kill a deathless demon, sort out his complicated feelings for Jan and show Fledge the secret of an Aetherii orgasm.
Not to worry. He's made a list…
This is a 120k fantasy. It is a second edition, with 7k words added to the final chapters.
One glance and Fledge knows she's outclassed. After all, she's a small, ordinary circus girl with no education, no looks and no prospects. Mirry's not only a warrior of the Aetherii but also a scholar of renown. Mesmerized by the power of his personality and her desire to be mastered, Fledge gives herself up for lost. But she can't help thinking if only she had wings, she'd soar with Mirry in a Mating Flight for the ages. If only…
Mirry has lots of things on his oh-so-clever mind. An ageless demon captured his friend, Janarnavriel the Noir, and it's using the dark warrior's beautiful body for a perverted playground. All Mirry has to do is rescue his friend, finish his encyclopedia and educate Fledge. By the time he's finished, she'll know how to read, write and submit for her pleasure — and his. In between, he needs to kill a deathless demon, sort out his complicated feelings for Jan and show Fledge the secret of an Aetherii orgasm.
Not to worry. He's made a list…
This is a 120k fantasy. It is a second edition, with 7k words added to the final chapters.
402 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2007
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About the author
Denise Rossetti
24 books222 followersWhen I was very small, I had an aunt who would tell me the most wonderful fairy tales - all original. I grew up, as little girls do, but the magic of story still dazzles and enthralls me. On the good days, I like to think of myself as Scheherazade's sister. On the bad days - not so much.
I remain an incurable romantic who loves happy endings, heart-pounding adventure and the eventual triumph of good over evil. All hail the guys in the white hats - unless the ones wearing black are more...um...interesting?
I live in a comfortable, messy old house in the Australian suburbs. I'm small, noisy and tend to wave my hands around a lot, which can be unfortunate if the tale I'm telling happens to have explosions in it.
I remain an incurable romantic who loves happy endings, heart-pounding adventure and the eventual triumph of good over evil. All hail the guys in the white hats - unless the ones wearing black are more...um...interesting?
I live in a comfortable, messy old house in the Australian suburbs. I'm small, noisy and tend to wave my hands around a lot, which can be unfortunate if the tale I'm telling happens to have explosions in it.
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November 10, 2014
This is my second book by this very talented author and as the previous story had a sci fi setting this is very much a completely different kettle of fish and yet if possible surpasses all my expectations . A cross between fantasy and erotica and featuring quite a complicated ménage and if I'm brutally honest I'm not a fan of MM story lines but this book gripped me and didn't let go until the end.
Fledge is a story witch traveling with a fair and it's an inhospitable not to mention dangerous place to live. When out one day gathering fresh meat she comes across the corpse of the most beautiful male she has ever seen but he is most definitely not human! This dead man has wings and a tail and Fledge quickly realises that he is not quite as dead as she first thought. Fledge is determined to help him but knows those in charge of the show she travels with would keep and exploit such an unusual male so attempts to hide him until he can safely travel . What Fledge is totally unprepared for though are the wanton thoughts that arise in her and hiding her lust from the ever curious Mirry is no easy task especially when he seems determined to pursue her!
Miriliel the Burnished awakens to find himself left for dead by those who attacked him and his dearest friend Janarnavriel the Noir. Believing that Jan is dead he is determined to locate his body and find out just why they were ambushed but the alluring Fledge is stealing her way into both his bed and his heart. He wants nothing more than to help her escape her lonely life but Fledge is a stubborn one and determined not to take advantage. Mirry finds a way for them to be together and starts hunting down his attackers but what he finds is not what he expected at all. Jan is not dead and is in fact held prisoner and his captor has now turned their attention to Fledge ! Will Mirry find his friend only to lose his new lover or can love prevail ?
I loved this story and as I read it I imagined a world that was a cross between Grimms fairytales and Neil Gaimons Stardust. It's such a wonderful world that Ms Rossetti has created and although it is magical I really liked that it's the characters that take centre stage. Mirry and Fledge are both such stubborn characters and it's lovely to watch their relationship bloom as their mutual trust grows . Yes this is erotica but at heart it's a love story with a really interesting plot twist and these two characters are so sweet together but it's Fledge and her personal growth that really stood out. She is a heroine who has been abused in the past and yet willingly opens her heart to Mirry even though she believes his interest in her to be temporary.
Now no review would be complete without mentioning Jan and as previously mentioned this was the area that I thought would most likely disappoint me. Mirry is first and foremost completely heterosexual unlike his friend who is open to explore other options but Jan truly loves Mirry. There is no doubt in my mind that these two belong together but convincing Mirry of that is no easy task! Enter a very passionate Jan and more importantly a woman capable of binding a loving relationship together. There may be a submissive side to Fledges nature but she does not lack courage and quite literally helps those guys take a leap of faith!
So in conclusion two hot angel type guys with prehensile tails ( oh my!) and a brave heroine with such a kind heart. Amazing world building that is painted vividly with words. This was a very good story and completely surprised me as I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy a fantasy ménage but I'm so pleased I gave it a go. I will still prefer the usual hero and heroine type romance but I think with Ms Rossetti writing it I would try another MMF type book. I recommend to anyone who loves a good story and is open minded .
Fledge is a story witch traveling with a fair and it's an inhospitable not to mention dangerous place to live. When out one day gathering fresh meat she comes across the corpse of the most beautiful male she has ever seen but he is most definitely not human! This dead man has wings and a tail and Fledge quickly realises that he is not quite as dead as she first thought. Fledge is determined to help him but knows those in charge of the show she travels with would keep and exploit such an unusual male so attempts to hide him until he can safely travel . What Fledge is totally unprepared for though are the wanton thoughts that arise in her and hiding her lust from the ever curious Mirry is no easy task especially when he seems determined to pursue her!
Miriliel the Burnished awakens to find himself left for dead by those who attacked him and his dearest friend Janarnavriel the Noir. Believing that Jan is dead he is determined to locate his body and find out just why they were ambushed but the alluring Fledge is stealing her way into both his bed and his heart. He wants nothing more than to help her escape her lonely life but Fledge is a stubborn one and determined not to take advantage. Mirry finds a way for them to be together and starts hunting down his attackers but what he finds is not what he expected at all. Jan is not dead and is in fact held prisoner and his captor has now turned their attention to Fledge ! Will Mirry find his friend only to lose his new lover or can love prevail ?
I loved this story and as I read it I imagined a world that was a cross between Grimms fairytales and Neil Gaimons Stardust. It's such a wonderful world that Ms Rossetti has created and although it is magical I really liked that it's the characters that take centre stage. Mirry and Fledge are both such stubborn characters and it's lovely to watch their relationship bloom as their mutual trust grows . Yes this is erotica but at heart it's a love story with a really interesting plot twist and these two characters are so sweet together but it's Fledge and her personal growth that really stood out. She is a heroine who has been abused in the past and yet willingly opens her heart to Mirry even though she believes his interest in her to be temporary.
Now no review would be complete without mentioning Jan and as previously mentioned this was the area that I thought would most likely disappoint me. Mirry is first and foremost completely heterosexual unlike his friend who is open to explore other options but Jan truly loves Mirry. There is no doubt in my mind that these two belong together but convincing Mirry of that is no easy task! Enter a very passionate Jan and more importantly a woman capable of binding a loving relationship together. There may be a submissive side to Fledges nature but she does not lack courage and quite literally helps those guys take a leap of faith!
So in conclusion two hot angel type guys with prehensile tails ( oh my!) and a brave heroine with such a kind heart. Amazing world building that is painted vividly with words. This was a very good story and completely surprised me as I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy a fantasy ménage but I'm so pleased I gave it a go. I will still prefer the usual hero and heroine type romance but I think with Ms Rossetti writing it I would try another MMF type book. I recommend to anyone who loves a good story and is open minded .
March 13, 2016
I loved this story - Fledge and Mirry were magic and made magic. The scenes leading up to and the Mating Flights themselves were well-written and true to the characters. Written so vividly, I can see them in my mind's eye.
I borrowed this one and
in a GR Lending group. I have to buy my own copies for rereads (plus I pay it forward to someone else to take advantage of the magic) - they're that good.
I borrowed this one and
in a GR Lending group. I have to buy my own copies for rereads (plus I pay it forward to someone else to take advantage of the magic) - they're that good.
September 17, 2015
4.5 stars
August 8, 2011
What can I say? I absolutely adore Mirry. <3 <3 <3 What's not to love about a handsome hero with wings, pointed ears and a prehensile tail?
Syneca's cover art caught my eye immediately in my first foray through Ellora's Cave bookshelves back in 2007. After reading the blurb, which ended with "In between, he needs to kill a deathless demon, sort out his complicated feelings for Jan and show Fledge the secret of an Aetherii orgasm.
Not to worry. He's made a list…" I knew this was a book written just for me. As a longtime Sci/Fi & Fantasy reader, with a soft spot for dragons and other flying characters, I lusted after Tailspin for almost a year before I had online access to money and could purchase it. I bought Gift of the Goddess and devoured it first to get to Mirry.
I fell in love with Phoenix, the world Denise Rossetti created while reading Gift of the Goddess and in Tailspin to my delight, even more of its culture, flora and fauna is introduced. Against this rich backdrop the story of Fledge, Story Witch of the Ten Nations Fair, Miriliel the Burnished and Janarnavriel the Noir, Aetherii Scholar and Warriors, had me enthralled. Denise's writing style is a perfect blend of image provoking descriptions, exciting well crafted plot arcs, easy to love believable characters, an exotic but familiar setting, hot hot erotic scenes and lively dialogue. A definite keeper and one of the few eBooks I have in paperback as well.
So if you are looking for a story you can enjoy from the opening paragraph till you close it's last page, do buy Tailspin and the other three books in the Phoenix Rising series. I do not believe you will be disappointed.
Syneca's cover art caught my eye immediately in my first foray through Ellora's Cave bookshelves back in 2007. After reading the blurb, which ended with "In between, he needs to kill a deathless demon, sort out his complicated feelings for Jan and show Fledge the secret of an Aetherii orgasm.
Not to worry. He's made a list…" I knew this was a book written just for me. As a longtime Sci/Fi & Fantasy reader, with a soft spot for dragons and other flying characters, I lusted after Tailspin for almost a year before I had online access to money and could purchase it. I bought Gift of the Goddess and devoured it first to get to Mirry.
I fell in love with Phoenix, the world Denise Rossetti created while reading Gift of the Goddess and in Tailspin to my delight, even more of its culture, flora and fauna is introduced. Against this rich backdrop the story of Fledge, Story Witch of the Ten Nations Fair, Miriliel the Burnished and Janarnavriel the Noir, Aetherii Scholar and Warriors, had me enthralled. Denise's writing style is a perfect blend of image provoking descriptions, exciting well crafted plot arcs, easy to love believable characters, an exotic but familiar setting, hot hot erotic scenes and lively dialogue. A definite keeper and one of the few eBooks I have in paperback as well.
So if you are looking for a story you can enjoy from the opening paragraph till you close it's last page, do buy Tailspin and the other three books in the Phoenix Rising series. I do not believe you will be disappointed.
September 2, 2013
Holy Hannah was this book hot, hot, hot. I so want to finish the series now.
Fledge, the Story Witch of the Ten Nations Fair finds Miriliel the Burnished in a cart and thinks he's dead. She can't let such a beautiful being just be dumped like garbage, so she gets help and sets about preparing him for burial. But he's not dead. And he wants her. He's also on a quest to find his comrade, Janarnavriel who was also ambushed as the same time. Mirry believes Jan is dead and he wants to make sure that Jan is laid to rest in the ways of their people.
Jan was taken hostage by an opera singer possessed by a demon who wants to next possess him. The demon's next conquest will be Fledge. Jan believes Mirry is dead as well, but the memory of Mirry is what gives him the ability to fight back and keep his sanity.
Fledge, the Story Witch of the Ten Nations Fair finds Miriliel the Burnished in a cart and thinks he's dead. She can't let such a beautiful being just be dumped like garbage, so she gets help and sets about preparing him for burial. But he's not dead. And he wants her. He's also on a quest to find his comrade, Janarnavriel who was also ambushed as the same time. Mirry believes Jan is dead and he wants to make sure that Jan is laid to rest in the ways of their people.
Jan was taken hostage by an opera singer possessed by a demon who wants to next possess him. The demon's next conquest will be Fledge. Jan believes Mirry is dead as well, but the memory of Mirry is what gives him the ability to fight back and keep his sanity.
March 16, 2011
The angst was really well-done here -- and as a beader, featherpearls sound totally awesome.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2012
Loving a wee re-read of Tailspin, on to Strongman now and then looking forward to reading Guilty as Sin for the first time.
July 14, 2013
TOUR FANTASTIC LANDS WITH A GUIDE OF SURPASSING SKILL
I love the writing of Denise Rossetti. Period. She combines my two favorite genres, fantasy and erotica, and she does it well. I first "met" her in Gift of the Goddess some years ago now, and I have read everything she has written since. Everything. Several times. I even like the serialized short stories on her website. To give you some idea of how much I like her work, I originally bought her writing in ebook format. I now have all the paperbacks. I couldn't take the chance that someday my Kindle would expire or my computer would destruct and I wouldn't be able to access her books so I bought them twice.
Ms. Rossetti is one of first authors, along with Joey Hill, that made me realize I like M/M erotica. It was the search for more books like Ms. Rossetti's that drove me to write my own. I won't pretend I do it as well. I highly recommend Ms. Rossetti to anyone wishing to travel in fantastic lands with a tour guide of surpassing skill -- just make sure you have ice water at hand to calm the heat.
I'm sorry, Ms. Rossetti, for waiting so long to post this review. I have delighted in your writing for years. Now, I'm off to to your backlist to make amends.
I love the writing of Denise Rossetti. Period. She combines my two favorite genres, fantasy and erotica, and she does it well. I first "met" her in Gift of the Goddess some years ago now, and I have read everything she has written since. Everything. Several times. I even like the serialized short stories on her website. To give you some idea of how much I like her work, I originally bought her writing in ebook format. I now have all the paperbacks. I couldn't take the chance that someday my Kindle would expire or my computer would destruct and I wouldn't be able to access her books so I bought them twice.
Ms. Rossetti is one of first authors, along with Joey Hill, that made me realize I like M/M erotica. It was the search for more books like Ms. Rossetti's that drove me to write my own. I won't pretend I do it as well. I highly recommend Ms. Rossetti to anyone wishing to travel in fantastic lands with a tour guide of surpassing skill -- just make sure you have ice water at hand to calm the heat.
I'm sorry, Ms. Rossetti, for waiting so long to post this review. I have delighted in your writing for years. Now, I'm off to to your backlist to make amends.
January 17, 2014
I really enjoyed this book; the writing was great and concise, and the characters were great! Although it is set in the same world as
, the author doesn't bog the reader down with details and recaps. The book opens with an angelic prisoner, then goes to a dusty forgettable girl who finds an angel in a pile of dead animals. The pace isn't rushed yet there aren't any wasted words, no backtracking. Mirry, the angel in the pile, is sooo male, in that he is completely oblivious to how imperious and contrary he sounds. Fledge, the dusty forgettable chick, follows her heart and does what any woman would do; shakes her head and keeps going. The sex scenes were so good, and so much fun... well, words fail me. Suffice to say, I had to go get everything else by this author, more reviews to follow
, the author doesn't bog the reader down with details and recaps. The book opens with an angelic prisoner, then goes to a dusty forgettable girl who finds an angel in a pile of dead animals. The pace isn't rushed yet there aren't any wasted words, no backtracking. Mirry, the angel in the pile, is sooo male, in that he is completely oblivious to how imperious and contrary he sounds. Fledge, the dusty forgettable chick, follows her heart and does what any woman would do; shakes her head and keeps going. The sex scenes were so good, and so much fun... well, words fail me. Suffice to say, I had to go get everything else by this author, more reviews to follow
December 7, 2012
I finished the book last night and I loved the crap out of this book. I was a little leary of reading the second book in the series. I always worry that the second book wont be as good as the first. Well well well, I should not have worried. Ms. Rossetti, did a stand up job, and now I cant wait to read the third one in the series! I absolutely fell in love with Fledge, Jan and Mirry. Who thought that tails could be so downright HOT! The sex was smokin, and wow the mating flight!!! Holy Mary Mother of God that scene was worth the price of admission. YUMMY! Excuse me please, I have to go get Strongman now.
August 21, 2013
Denise Rossetti I love you. Every time I get done with a book I am so sad because I just want it to keep going and going and never end. Another knockout from Ms. Rossetti that I could not put down and kept thinking about after I finished reading. Fledge had my heart the whole time and I could not stop smiling being apart of her, Mirry and Jan's world.
I do wish there was more interaction between Jan and Fledge but I understand why that did not happen. Non the less the scenes were wonderful, steamy and hot and did I mention that I could not put this down! Great world that I look forward to returning to.
I do wish there was more interaction between Jan and Fledge but I understand why that did not happen. Non the less the scenes were wonderful, steamy and hot and did I mention that I could not put this down! Great world that I look forward to returning to.
February 9, 2012
All the Denise Rossetti books I've read to date And that would include all but Strongman get a 5 stars from me. I love her world building and the love and affection between the characters. Some of her books are more romantica then others. But I won't spoil the fun. Let's just say some of her books to quote a good friend are not of the vanilla romance one might expect. Definitely not for the weak hearted. If you are open minded and enjoy a good story these books are for you.
December 24, 2016
I really wish these were available in an ebook format. I've had the paperback version for a while and wanted to read it again, but the font size is so small that it's hard for me to read. Darn eyes. I had hoped to buy them again but in ebook format. No such luck.
July 24, 2014
Another great book in this series. I liked the first book just a little bit more, but this was still excellent. Going to read book 3 right now!
October 3, 2013
My husband would be late for work just because he wanted to hear more and more of what happened next in this book. I read this like 2years ago and he still talks about it!
March 4, 2014
Fantasy menage MFM
August 30, 2012
I was really reluctant to read this, because after falling in love with the first book of the series, I didn't have big expectations with the second. But I was midly surprise. The new characters were just as lovable as the characters from the first one.
I give this book 4.5 stars. The Jan and Fledge relationship felt lightly incomplete for me. One or two further narrative voices of Jan to convey his thoughts about Fledge would have done the trick. It just didn't feel as fully developed as the Mirry and Fledge relationship for me. But all in all the trio and other permutations of the threesome worked well. Their liason was very sensual and the sex scenes were sizzling hot. The plot was also interesting as well.
This was a pleasure to read and I can recommend this to anybody who loves a fantasy menage story.
Side note: Denise Rossetti published an interview with Mirry at her website. I see it as the epilogue of the epilogue. Fun to see the author interact with her own character. And ah...
I give this book 4.5 stars. The Jan and Fledge relationship felt lightly incomplete for me. One or two further narrative voices of Jan to convey his thoughts about Fledge would have done the trick. It just didn't feel as fully developed as the Mirry and Fledge relationship for me. But all in all the trio and other permutations of the threesome worked well. Their liason was very sensual and the sex scenes were sizzling hot. The plot was also interesting as well.
This was a pleasure to read and I can recommend this to anybody who loves a fantasy menage story.
Side note: Denise Rossetti published an interview with Mirry at her website. I see it as the epilogue of the epilogue. Fun to see the author interact with her own character. And ah...
January 28, 2010
I was really looking forward to reading this one, but I didn't love it as much as I had hoped I would. The story was very well written, the characters well developed, and the world the author has created keeps me coming back for more. As with the other books I've read by this author, the book was HOT! However, I just wasn't feeling the connection between all the characters in the end.
I absolutely fell in love with Fledge and Mirry, and I enjoyed the relationship that developed between them. Mirry was awesome! I liked Jan as well, but once he returns and the relationship moves forward with the three of them I just didn't feel it anymore. I just didn't feel the connection between Fledge and Jan like I did with Fledge and Mirry.
Since I really like most of the book, I changed my review from 3 to 4 stars. I would recommend this one to MMF lovers, it was a good read, I just didn't love it as much as Gift of the Goddess. I look forward to Strongman next!
I absolutely fell in love with Fledge and Mirry, and I enjoyed the relationship that developed between them. Mirry was awesome! I liked Jan as well, but once he returns and the relationship moves forward with the three of them I just didn't feel it anymore. I just didn't feel the connection between Fledge and Jan like I did with Fledge and Mirry.
Since I really like most of the book, I changed my review from 3 to 4 stars. I would recommend this one to MMF lovers, it was a good read, I just didn't love it as much as Gift of the Goddess. I look forward to Strongman next!
March 12, 2014
I've been trying to figure out how to rate this for a while. Lots of good. Fledge is not the doormat I expected her to be. She says no and means it and works hard with hand she's dealt to make things work. I emphasized a lot with her. Mirry is just hot. A gorgeous angel type with wings, a penile tail, and double ejaculation. What more could you ask for?
Fledge and Mirry make a fabulous couple and burn up the sheets. There connection is strong and heart felt.
There is a second story with another Aetherii, Jan, who has been kidnapped and is continually sexually assaulted. Fledge helps him escape and we find out Jan is in love with Mirry.
The m/m/f with all three is one of the niggles with this. I didn't feel it. Jan clearly loves Mirry but the connection with Jan and Fledge isn't there and made that part awkward.
There is also far more BDSM than I expected and that's not my cup of tea.
But overall I enjoyed the heck out of this story. A good addition to the series.
Fledge and Mirry make a fabulous couple and burn up the sheets. There connection is strong and heart felt.
There is a second story with another Aetherii, Jan, who has been kidnapped and is continually sexually assaulted. Fledge helps him escape and we find out Jan is in love with Mirry.
The m/m/f with all three is one of the niggles with this. I didn't feel it. Jan clearly loves Mirry but the connection with Jan and Fledge isn't there and made that part awkward.
There is also far more BDSM than I expected and that's not my cup of tea.
But overall I enjoyed the heck out of this story. A good addition to the series.
March 1, 2017
I live it better than the first one. 2nd in the series and I can see why think this is the best. Also I thought tails would have been rather weird (oh and the*** wasn't?) but it actually works for them.
Lucky lucky girl.
Lucky lucky girl.
January 1, 2013
Didn't feel this was as good as the first, just couldn't bond to the characters particularly well, and I felt the plot was just not well written enough to have the airtime it did. Stick to the sex, it is what it is, don't fill it with pointless pages of plot unless it is adding value I say!
June 4, 2011
I love this series and it's just as good the second time around.
September 18, 2015
second read
July 14, 2016
3.5 stars
June 2, 2016
Meh was okay. Nothing more than that. I found the whole internal dialogue, and the insecurities each hero had for the other to be really boring and annoying. I am abandoning the rest of the series.
October 4, 2016
This one was a lot of fun! Sometimes it is good to get some fantasy in with my romance!
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