The Oak King's Daughter

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The Oak King's Daughter

Naughty but Nice!

Author: Emily Pikkasso

Genre: Fantasy Erotica

Release: January 1, 2011

Editor: Antonia Tiranth

Line Editor: Penny Ehrenkranz

Cover Artist: Delilah K. Stephans

ISBN:978-1-926931-01-2

Price: $1.99

Word  count: 4,607

Pages: 19

Warning: Naughty but Nice--Erotica- contains moderate graphic sexual content. M-F

Blurb:

The Oak King's Daughter is a Romance Fantasy. Dara, the Oak King's daughter, is in love with someone who her father deems unsuitable for her. Tinne, the court mage, is not worthy of his daughter in the eyes of the Oak King. Secrets swirl around the mysterious mage. Is he master of the events set in motion or merely a pawn?

Dara decides to risk everything, including her father’s wrath, to run away with her lover, they succeed and Dara surrenders herself to Tinne, only to discover that the mage is more than what he seems.

Excerpt:

“I have missed you so much,” Dara breathed fervently, her voice a throaty purr as Tinne’s fingers caressed her through her bodice.

“And I you, daughter of the Oak King,” Tinne whispered huskily as he pressed his chin on the top of Dara’s head.

“Come on.” Dara broke their embrace and dragged Tinne out into the melee of dancers.  Music filled the clearing, the leaves of the oaks and lesser trees trembled in time with it. Tinne led Dara through a pattern of intricate steps and she smiled in joy as they finished the pattern without a misstep.

The night wore on and Dara and Tinne danced every dance, careful to keep their distance from Ruis and the Oak King. The moon was ready to set when Dara and Tinne collapsed onto a bench in the shadows at the edge of the clearing. Dara leaned her head on his shoulder and sighed with happiness. This, she decided, was worth the risk of defying her father. Dara knew she had to seize the opportunity while she could, there would be little chance to follow her heart once the Oak King had her strengthen his kingship by offering her body to the man who represented the most advantageous alliance.

“Come away with me.” Tinne, as always, could read her thoughts and her moods.

“How could we? Where would we go that my father wouldn’t find us?” Dara spoke without raising her head from Tinne’s shoulder.

“Somewhere far removed from here. I can hide our trail for a while. I am a mage, you know.” Tinne touched the tip of Dara’s nose with his finger.

“Why couldn’t you be a mage with land and political clout?” Dara teased him.

“Ah, but then, I wouldn’t be who I am and you would dislike me as much as you dislike the candidates your father parades before you like so many stallions for you to choose from.” Tinne returned lightly.

“I don’t really get much of a choice, you know. Do you honestly think we could get away with it?” Dara mulled the idea over and found she liked it very much.

“We can leave this moment if you wish. I have horses at the ready and provisions as well.” Tinne kissed Dara lightly behind the ear.

“Are you that sure of me?” Dara demanded, ignoring the fire in her belly his lips awakened.

“Never,” he laughed, “but I hoped you would like the idea and, as always, I am ready to please you.”

Reviews:

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Customer Reviews:

Emily Pikkasso quickly drew me into this richly drawn fantasy romance about Dara, The Oak King's Daughter, who finds herself smitten by the new court mage, Tinne. rnrnIn a short amount of time, Ms. Pikkasso effortlessly sets the story tone and conflicts, and I was hooked all the way to the end. Mysterious and sensual, with a dark twist, The Oak King's Daughter is a lovely read, and my only complaint is... it went too fast! rnrnI'm definitely looking forward to more works from this author!rnrnS.Durham

What's a star one way or the other. I really think of this story as 3.5 stars, but I don't have that option.rnrnThe story is more of a vignette than a complete work. I feel like we're left hanging a little too much. There certainly is a laudable twist, which pleased me since Dara is not a very likeable character. She's a spoiled brat, but I would have liked to see her learn a lesson or two in the end.rnrnI think the story could have been longer to give the reader that feeling of completion I think a short story must have.rnrnOverall, however, the story is well-written and fast paced. The sex scenes are well done with a Victorian flavor in the language. Nice use of euphemisms.rn

Ms Pikkasso weaves a silken tale of magic and mayhem through her character's strong voices. I recommend this to anyone looking for a quick, satisfying romance, especially for thos who favor fantasy.

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