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Fairyville (Fairyville #1)
by
Emma Holly (Goodreads Author)
Zoe Clare is a medium who has no trouble communicating with the dead-or with real live fairies, for that matter! But she can't seem to get her feelings across to her landlord-slash-manager- Magnus Monroe, Fairyville, Arizona's most eligible bachelor. She's tired of his erotic antics with every woman in town but her. So when her high school flame returns to town, Zoe is mor...more
Paperback, Cover by Judy York, 310 pages
Published
September 4th 2007
by Berkley Trade
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Jul 31, 2008
Heather
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
The purvettes! Oh, and Emma Holly fans of course!
This is another hot, fun read from Emma Holly!
I didn't like this one as much as Demon's Fire, but hey, beggars cant be choosers ;)
This is a story about a girl named Zoe that can see dead people. And Fairies. She has been able to see them since she was a kid. Everyone thought she was weird except Alex. He loved her for who she was... then he left, in the midst of scandal, and she was devastated.
Years later, she has her own "psychic shop" where she communes with the dead. Her landlord Magnus, i...more
I didn't like this one as much as Demon's Fire, but hey, beggars cant be choosers ;)
This is a story about a girl named Zoe that can see dead people. And Fairies. She has been able to see them since she was a kid. Everyone thought she was weird except Alex. He loved her for who she was... then he left, in the midst of scandal, and she was devastated.
Years later, she has her own "psychic shop" where she communes with the dead. Her landlord Magnus, i...more
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Holy Cow. This is why I love Emma Holly. This book had an element of fantasy in it (no, not in the sexual way) with fairies and the mystical. Usually I don't love that aspect as much as the vampire/paranormal (yes, there is a difference in my head) but this didn't interfere with some of the hottest sex scenes I have read in awhile!
Consider yourself warned: there is a threesome scene as well as some hot guy on guy action. And more than just in passing. There are a number of detailed scenes and a...more
Consider yourself warned: there is a threesome scene as well as some hot guy on guy action. And more than just in passing. There are a number of detailed scenes and a...more
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While the story premise was good, I felt that the amount of gratuitous sex overshadowed the potential there was for there to be a great storyline which is a must for me, even in books deemed "guilty pleasures."
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Apr 09, 2008
Laura
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of romantic erotica
Shelves:
romantica-erotica
Another awesome novel from Holly. I waited a long time to read this one because I’d heard so many negative reviews from friends about it. One even said she found this novel so boring she couldn’t finish it. Hard to believe. This novel is such a delight I laughed all the way through it, which is not unusual for a Holly novel. It’s not that she is a humorous writer. It’s that she sneaks up on you with her plot and dialogue twists, so you are totally surprised by what happens next, and all you can...more
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The is paranormal erotica, so if that's not your thing, stop reading now.
Emma Holly is gifted when it comes to writing erotica. The back story was pretty good, and the sex scenes were very entertaining. There's nothing vanilla about this book. Premise: Zoe is a medium and lives in a town called Fairyville in the southwest. There's folklore surounding the town and "psychic" experiences, which the townsfolk have capitalized on, Zoe included. She's secretly in love with her friend and manager, Magn...more
Emma Holly is gifted when it comes to writing erotica. The back story was pretty good, and the sex scenes were very entertaining. There's nothing vanilla about this book. Premise: Zoe is a medium and lives in a town called Fairyville in the southwest. There's folklore surounding the town and "psychic" experiences, which the townsfolk have capitalized on, Zoe included. She's secretly in love with her friend and manager, Magn...more
I loved the storyline. I wanted more of the plot. I kept hoping for more... But I felt in the end it was more about the sex instead of the story. Yeah I know it is an erotica but still it had the potential to be an off the wall paranormal. Don't get me wrong I loved all of the Emma Holly books I have read in the past. I just felt this one could have been GREAT. The other side of Fairy wasn't even touched on. I was a little disapointed.
The books is about Zoe Clare a special medium who sees ghosts...more
The books is about Zoe Clare a special medium who sees ghosts...more
May 08, 2008
Inara
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who like to read paranormal erotica
This was the first book I´ve ever read by Emma Holly and I´m still undecided if Ishould give it a three or four stars rating. I tend to give a 3,5 but since this isn´t possible (yet) and I´m in a good mood and feeling generous today I give it 4 stars! There were some storylines I wasn´t really very fond of (and that was not the m/m –sex) and there were storylines who made my heart sore. First I thought, oh no, not again such a novel with not much plot but much sex but then the more I read the mo...more
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This was very enjoyable, I loved the story and writing!
I was surprised at the explicit M/M sex tho ... lots of sexy/erotic paranormals out there, but this is the first paranormal with such graphic M/M sex *blush*.
It did fit in with the plot and the entire book was one of the better written books I've read lately. I kept hoping for a sequel as I read ...
So if very erotic sex is not your cup of tea, be forewarned!
Emma Holly is one (more) author I keep trying to read more of ... " ... so little tim...more
I was surprised at the explicit M/M sex tho ... lots of sexy/erotic paranormals out there, but this is the first paranormal with such graphic M/M sex *blush*.
It did fit in with the plot and the entire book was one of the better written books I've read lately. I kept hoping for a sequel as I read ...
So if very erotic sex is not your cup of tea, be forewarned!
Emma Holly is one (more) author I keep trying to read more of ... " ... so little tim...more
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Emma Holly brings out the extremes in me - I tend to either love it or hate it. This is definitely one of the loves - if you could imagine Jennifer Crusie writing an erotic, this is it. Wacky, Tinkerbelle style fairies, a psychic that talks to dead people, old lovers, new lovers, [sometimes both at the same time:], and let's not forget changeling babies and the psycho Queen of the Fey...this book melds them all together with a fine and humorous hand. If m/m and multiple-partner sex bothers you -...more
Ok, but I wouldn't recommend it unless a reader is eager for a lot of erotic men with men scenes.
The author gives us an interesting view of fairies living in the human world both by choice and also as changelings (babies switched at birth). The story and characters were ok, but I wasn't drawn to them the way I would have liked. One should read this for the sex, not for the story.
STORY BRIEF:
Zoe is human and loves Magnus. She doesn't know he is a fairy. He must have frequent sex with other women...more
The author gives us an interesting view of fairies living in the human world both by choice and also as changelings (babies switched at birth). The story and characters were ok, but I wasn't drawn to them the way I would have liked. One should read this for the sex, not for the story.
STORY BRIEF:
Zoe is human and loves Magnus. She doesn't know he is a fairy. He must have frequent sex with other women...more
3.5 stars for plot and 5 stars for erotic & romance.
To be fair, the plot was decent so if you're looking for a "distraction" book for gym or destressing, this is it. Be warned, it's hot, steamy, sensual, erotic and romantic! I loved the dialogue, the characters and heartfelt storyline.
Sweet Zoe loved her sweet-kind manager-advisor-landlord, Magnus, for the last two years. To make things worst, once a month, she'd hear stories of different bedmates and the raunching time they'd shared. What s...more
To be fair, the plot was decent so if you're looking for a "distraction" book for gym or destressing, this is it. Be warned, it's hot, steamy, sensual, erotic and romantic! I loved the dialogue, the characters and heartfelt storyline.
Sweet Zoe loved her sweet-kind manager-advisor-landlord, Magnus, for the last two years. To make things worst, once a month, she'd hear stories of different bedmates and the raunching time they'd shared. What s...more
Zoe Clare talks to dead people... and fairies. Communicating for the dead to the living in Fairyville, Arizona might seem a bit eccentric but she's certainly not the only oddball in town. Her manager—the man she wishes was her own—is a bit quirky too. Magnus Monroe has a lot of secrets, deepest of which is why he can't be more than just friends with Zoe. Bedding a new lady every full moon is the only way to maintain his residence in Fairyville and stay close to her.
When her high school flame an...more
When her high school flame an...more
I love each of the characters in this books, but felt that the plot, though interesting as a whole was stretched a bit thin to elongate the book. Like all of Emma's erotica I reread it until the bindings crack...the woman writes great sex...really great sex. Zoe, a psychic who is protected by fairies (the little ones) and Magnus, a big fairy disguised as a human, make a smokin' couple. But the real karisma happens between Alex and Bryan - college friends who started a PI firm. Their relationship...more
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I didn't realize this book was full blown erotica when I got it from Paperback Swap. Imagine my surprise upon the first slash scene! It's your typical smut story, loads of sex - M/M scenes, multiple partners, yada-yada-yada. The sort of plot was initially fun, but quickly took a back burner to the sex. I found myself skimming the sex scenes so I could return to the plot, but in the end, the plot wasn't worth the effort. My biggest issue with the story: the "hero" putting a spell on the human hal...more
I loved this book. I really got into the fairytale aspect of it. I loved the central characters.....they truly were just so charming and engaging, I loved the sex it was smoking hot. The book was witty, sexy, well written, the characters 3 dimensional. I loved the bisexuality/homoerotic (let's face it man on man) aspects of the book and the touching relationships that evolved. Emma Holly is to be applauded as adventurous with the ability to get you hooked and involved with the journey the charac...more
Love Emma Holly's writing a ton but this just wasn't my favorite book. I am thinking that I just am not a fan of the "Fairy" type of genre or something. I don't like weird names or have to learn about different races. I am a big fan of Contempory erotica or romance. I almost don't want to review it because I am afraid that my view could sway you away from the amazing Holly books out there. Actually the reason I bought the book is because Holly wrote it.
If you love to move outside of contempory...more
If you love to move outside of contempory...more
Mar 31, 2009
Elizabeth
added it
I thought it was going to be a good story. I mean comeon, I thought it'd be all happy and fairy tale like since it included someone who could talk to fairies! Well, let me just put it this way, there is a reason why the word FAIRY is in the title. This is not just about romance and paranormal, but also about gays and bi-sexuals. I was quite surprised. I wish there would have been a warning for that, or I wouldn't have wasted my time to read the first chapter and a half. No stars for this one, so...more
Oh. My. This is an erotic fantasy. Very erotic. Downright pornographic in spots. I really enjoyed it, but believe me when I tell you that it is not going to be a fun read for people who are turned off by man-on-man activities. Don’t get me wrong; it’s not a gay adventure, strictly speaking, as the main character is a woman (a lusty woman who gets hers more than once), but I’d estimate that half of the sex in it is between two men. So if you have delicate sensibilities, this is not the book for y...more
They say Emma Holly is the queen of erotic romance. I can believe it. This book was HOT!!! Be warned that there is lots of kinky sex. If you aren't into male on male action or multiple partners you shouldn't read this book. I personally loved it but I'm a very open-minded individual. I don't do regular romance books but picked this up because it's paranormal romance and was on the clearance rack. I'm so glad I bought it. I will be adding more books by Ms. Holly to my rapidly growing book collect...more
Jan 20, 2012
Angelina
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
to anyone who like emma holly stories and not afarid of mmf
Recommended to Angelina by:
nobody
Ok Fairyville all the characters was great love how they stand by themself but also be grouped and ur not getting bored with them. Of course there are Fairies in the story but I don't want to give everything way. Even though there was some sex sence I could live with out I couldn't stop read and that what I like about Emma Holly she makes u love the characters that u want to know what next, will they get what the deserve... For me it makes me look over the MMF !!!!!! If u don't know what MMF mea...more
Oct 19, 2010
Megan
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
at-library,
contemporary-romance,
erotica,
faery,
m-m,
paranormal-or-urban-fantasy,
read-in-2010,
romance,
m-f
This book wasn't good and wasn't bad. Just blahhhhhh. It had potential but never got good. I don't know what to say. It should have been good, but it just wasn't. There were some funny phrases that made me laugh when it probably shouldn't have, lol. Example : talking about how "my pussy has been pummeled", lol. Doesn't sound to fun to me. The thought of someones lady bits getting "Pummeled" just doesn't sound like a pleasant experience.
I have heard that Emma Holly's other books are very good so...more
I have heard that Emma Holly's other books are very good so...more
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I'm not gonna lie, I had no idea what I was getting myself into by reading this book. I found it at a yard sale for $1 and I can never pass up a book. I enjoyed the book as far as the storyline went, but the sex scenes were what through me through a loop! Very discriptive and kept my toes curled from the beginning to the end. I would recommend to anyone who just needs a energy boost or a good midnight fantasy
Dec 14, 2007
Paxnirvana
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
no one
Shelves:
why-oh-why-did-i-read-it
ohmigod... crap. Not sexy. Not interesting. And not even trashy enough to be mildly engaging in the ugh-car-accident-horrified-can't-look-away way.
Not even the promise of boysmut or threesomes was enough to save this for me. "Arrogant, uber-sexed, irresistable fey" is a cliche that just turns me off. Not to mention the author bit off way more than she could chew... too many plotlines poorly reconciled, imho. She should have stuck with Mr. Denial and his lady-obsession and all the ways they could...more
Not even the promise of boysmut or threesomes was enough to save this for me. "Arrogant, uber-sexed, irresistable fey" is a cliche that just turns me off. Not to mention the author bit off way more than she could chew... too many plotlines poorly reconciled, imho. She should have stuck with Mr. Denial and his lady-obsession and all the ways they could...more
This was the first book by Emma Holly I read and I'm still fanning myself :o)
I've no bis experience with erotic romance but in comaprison to other books of this genre there was a storyline which stood for itself and did not only provide possibilities for the next bed scene. The couples (triples ;-)) in this book did really care for another and love each other. If they had a problem they solved it by talking them through and not by having (forced) sex.
I did like the style of the author even I ha...more
I've no bis experience with erotic romance but in comaprison to other books of this genre there was a storyline which stood for itself and did not only provide possibilities for the next bed scene. The couples (triples ;-)) in this book did really care for another and love each other. If they had a problem they solved it by talking them through and not by having (forced) sex.
I did like the style of the author even I ha...more
This was a good book to unwind from all the emotional series books I've been reading. It's a good story line and the characters were easy to get into. There is a lot of sex content...hint erotic book. Emma is great at erotic stories but this one didn't have me as glued as some of her others. It was a good break in reading for me though. If you want all kinds of sex...F/M and M/M this has it all =)
This book was classic Emma Holly. The whole fairy theme was a little weak. I actually became more interested in the Alex/Bryan story and the Alex/Zoe story more than the "main romance" of the book. Part of me was rooting for Zoe to stay with the two boys rather than Magnus. Anyway, overall it was what I have come to expect from Emma. She isn't for everyone but I like her.
Emma Holly's a national treasure, and for those who know her work there's no need to add that this features a spunky heroine with too many hot guys on her hands, all of whom also have their hands on each other!
Sadly, I never grappled too hard with the whole paranormal mythos at work here, perhaps my mind was too preoccupied with other elements?
Sadly, I never grappled too hard with the whole paranormal mythos at work here, perhaps my mind was too preoccupied with other elements?
I really liked this book!! Ahh magnus. . .
But 1 star off because she just HAD to sleep with Alex and Brian :(
and because at the end it implied to the two couples were going to (blegh) with each other.
Its hot and everything BUT I LIKE IT BETTER WHEN THEY STICK WITH THEIR PARTNER :(
anyway it was a good read, very sweet :)
recommended!
But 1 star off because she just HAD to sleep with Alex and Brian :(
and because at the end it implied to the two couples were going to (blegh) with each other.
Its hot and everything BUT I LIKE IT BETTER WHEN THEY STICK WITH THEIR PARTNER :(
anyway it was a good read, very sweet :)
recommended!
Light, fun, and very sexy. I enjoyed the world-building and the mix of fey and ghosts in this particular world. Zoe was kind of a boring heroine for me, but that was more than made up for by the dynamic between Alex and Bryan. It *is* erotica, though, and the sex gets pretty wild.
Bonus: fuzzy, adorable kitten and a hot man cuddling with her.
Bonus: fuzzy, adorable kitten and a hot man cuddling with her.
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