Kerrelyn Sparks

Following the success of Kerrelyn Sparks's HOW TO TAME A BEAST IN SEVEN DAYS, SO I MARRIED A SORCER and EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON, HOW TO LOVE YOUR ELF is a winning combination of high fantasy and romance, sure to please the New York Times bestselling author's legions of fans. In another time on another world called Aerthlan, there are five kingdoms. Four of the kingdoms extend across a vast continent. The fifth kingdom consists of two islands in the Great Western Ocean. These are the Isles of Moon and Mist. There is only one inhabitant on the small Isle of Mist--the Seer. Twice a year, one of the two moons of Aerthlan eclipses the other, or as the people call it, embrace. Any child born when the moons embrace will be gifted with a magical power. These children are called the Embraced, and traditionally, the kings on the mainland have sought to kill them. Some of the Embraced infants are sent secretly to the Isle of Moon, where they will be safe. For many years, the Seer predicted continuous war and destruction across the four mainland kingdoms. But not any more. Now he claims a wave of change is sweeping across Aerthlan, change that will bring peace to a world that has known violence for too long. And it is happening because of five young women from the fifth kingdom--Luciana, Brigitta, Gwennore, Sorcha, and Maeve. The women were hidden away as infants on the Isle of Moon, and there, they grew up as sisters. They knew not where they had been born, nor if they had any family. They only knew each one of them was Embraced. This is Sorcha's tale.

How to Love Your Elf

Raised in isolation on the magic-shrouded Isle of the Moon, five girls became five sisters. Now women, they are ready to claim their places in the world—and perhaps change it forever . . . FLAME AND FORTUNE Sorcha knew the mission was dangerous. Leaving the safe grounds of her brother’s kingdom and parlaying with the elves across their border . . . well, treachery seemed at least as likely as true peace. But to support her sister, Sorcha would brave far more than the underhanded ways of the elves. Or so she thought, before she was taken hostage. Of course, her captors didn’t count on her particular abilities—or on the help of the Woodsman, the mysterious thief who made his home in the forest. He saw the battle from the trees, saw the soldier attacking against incredible odds to save a comrade—and then saw the valiant fighter revealed as Princess Sorcha of Norveshka. He can’t tell if he wants to kidnap her or kiss her. But despite Sorcha’s stubbornness, his inconvenient honor, and a rebellion on the cusp of full war, something burns between them that neither can let go . . .

Nicola Sarah Brooks

The Circle of Five are still running amok but now that her sisters are settling down with their mates, Sorcha is feeling more and more like the odd one out. They only seem to think about mates, babies and marrying her off to some chinless wonder! That is not for Sorcha! She wants adventure and to be in amongst the danger, not having tea and crumpets. She is no Queen-in-waiting.

But someone has it out for Sorcha's brother and they figure out that to get to him they need his wife, one of Sorcha's adopted sisters. But things go a bit awry with their plan and they end up with Sorcha and a certain dragon-shifter. But before she can use her control of fire to bust them out, she is aided by the elusive Woodsman. He seems to have his own beef with this particular clutch of Elves.

The Woodsman is like Robin Hood on steroids! He can talk to trees and, let's face it, he is super easy on the eyes. But he also has a gentle soul, he hates seeing his people oppressed and hates injustice. But can he enlist Sorcha into his plan?

Great read and I loved all the nods to Robin Hood (my very first book boyfriend!). I cannot wait to see what we put Maeve and Brodie through next!

danielle bush

I received this ARC from netgalley in exchange for and honest review.
I really enjoyed this story. I do think you would benefit from reading the other 3 books in this series first. I was a little lost in the beginning until I started remembering what had happened previously..
The woodsman was pretty cool, and I really loved his power over wood, and the fact that he is an elf means he can talk to the trees. Sorcha can make fire with a snap of her fingers, although she hasn't had a lot of practice due to an incident where she almost burned down a kitchen when she was 8. 
While I did enjoy this book quite a bit, it wasn't my favorite in the series, that would have to go to the last one that came out.. It had Dragons.. what can i say I love Dragons... 
Also I think I'll do a reread of all the books before the next one comes out that way it will all be fresh in my mind.

Sorcha thinks that she isn't strong, she suffers from anxiety when her sisters and loved ones are but in danger. So much so that she can't eat. When a plot against her sister Gwen is discovered she rides along with her as a bodyguard. When Gwen is warned of an ambush everyone flees except one dragon Alexsi and Sorcha. Alexsi is injured and can't fly and sorcha won't leave him behind. So they are captured. When the Woodsman witnesses the capture he decides he needs to rescue them and return them home. On the journey to safety the woodsman and sorcha develop feelings for each other.
The woodsman is basically robbing the generals and soldiers of things they have themselves stolen from villages and people. He then returns the stolen goods. Turns out he has a bigger plan in motion, that I don't want to spoil but its pretty big. and while I had an idea something bigger was going on I didn't know what it was until a little bit before it was revealed. 
I will be buying this book once its release to add it to the rest of the series that i have. and will def. be reading more by Kerrilyn Sparks going forward..
I also really enjoyed the sneak peak of the next book for Maeve she can turn into a seal, Im really hoping that this will be her story along with Brodies..

How to Love Your Elf

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