SOLVED. Adult Fantasy about Elf (f) named Jerlyn? (also title of book) and Goblin (m) relationship. Read in 1990s. Spoilers ahead. [s]

[Jennifer]

Book is about a female elf who has a unique ability to perform metalwork with magic. Elves in the books have goblins who serve as protectors of their lands and families. Lead marries an elf but continually has non-elf children, including a daughter siren.

Book over had a picture of the lead from the side working on metal. Purple outline or purple on the covers.

*SPOILERS*





She eventually finds out that to produce an elfling, the female has to mate with a human. This is not known to the male elves. She develops a relationship with her goblin protector and learns that the goblins actually view elves as property.

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Jerlayne by Lynn Abbey

[Capn]

Jerlayne (for trackability - Unitcircle's suggestion)

[Jennifer]

Thank you so much!!