"Seduced by Moonlight" in the Merry Gentry series by Laurell K. Hamilton is a continuation of a story filled with mystical objects, faeries, and a plot revolving around characters vying for the faerie throne through producing an heir. The writing style is described as containing lots of explicit sexual content intertwined with elements of fantasy, violence, and humor. The plot development is seen as slow at times, with some readers feeling that the story is often overshadowed by the abundance of sexual situations.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include explicit sexual content, violence, themes of betrayal and deception, as well as discussions of rape and sexual assault in a faerie context.
Has Romance?
Romance is a prominent element of the narrative, intricately woven through Merry's relationships with her multiple lovers.
From The Publisher:
I am Meredith Gentry, P.I. and Princess Merry, heir to the throne of Fairie.
Now there are those among me who whisper I am more.
They fear me even as they protect me. And who can blame them?
I've awakened the dazzling magic that's slumbered in them for
thousands of years. But the thing is, I can't figure out why.
My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, is no longer distracted by her usual sadistic hobbies. Her obsession has turned unwaveringly to me. The mission to get me pregnant and beat my cousin Prince Cel to the crown is taking longer than expected. Even though I spend each night with the Queen's Ravens, my immortal guards, no child has come of our decadent pleasures. But something else is happening. My magic courses through me uncontrollably. And as I lock my half-mortal body with their full-Sidhe blooded ones, the power surges like never before.
It all began with the chalice. I dreamed of it, and it appeared, cool and hard, beside me when I awoke. My guards know the ancient relic well-its disappearance ages ago stripped them of their vital powers. But it is here with us now. My touch resonates with its force, and they're consumed with it, their Sidhe essences lit up by it. But even as they cherish me for this unexpected gift, there are those who loathe me for it. Me, a mongrel, only half fey and part mortal. The Unseelie court has suffered for so long, and there are some who would not have it weakened further by an impure queen. My enemies grow in number every day. But they do not know what I am capable of. Nor, for that matter, do I. . . .
In Seduced by Moonlight, Laurell K. Hamilton brings the dark, erotic reign of the immortal fey to a startling new depth. Full of sensuality and the consuming anticipation of latent powers unleashed, this world of gods, shapeshifters, and immortal souls is unveiled in all of its supreme magnificence and its treacherous deceits.
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It's been a long time since I've read a book in this series, or a book by this author in general. I also have to admit that I remember only vaguely what happened in the previous books in this series and what the plot was. Fortunately, it wasn't a problem and I quickly remembered what it was about.
I'm not sure if the book was just that good, or if I was reading it at the right time, or maybe both, but I really had a great time with it. There's something really unique about this story, and I can't even quite tell what it is. It's just so well written that you have an excellent time with it.
I remembered this series as very erotic, but actually by today's standards it is not so much saturated with sex. The stories that are published in the last few years have many more sex scenes and plotlines around sex. Still, of course, there is a lot of sexual tension in this book. But I feel like it's more about the whole sensual atmosphere that surrounds the events and characters in the story. There are not so many full sex scenes. However, the author certainly did a great job to give everything this sensual and erotic aura.
The plot is really nice. I also like the decisions that the main characters make. I think they fit well with their personalities and they are rational. The characters really aren't doing anything terribly stupid. And it's impossible not to like them all. I also think the author did a pretty good job of making Meredith a strong woman and giving each of her men unique character traits.
I really had a great time with this book. I think I need to read the next book in this series much sooner than I started this one. Especially since the ending of this book intrigued me.
What can you read after
Seduced by Moonlight?
About the Author:
Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry series. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.
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