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| Lyon: Lords Of Satyr (The Lords of Satyr) | 
 enlarge | Author: Elizabeth Amber
Publisher: Aphrodisia
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 5973
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0758220413
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780758220417
ASIN: 0758220413
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Product Description
In this erotic historical paranormal romance series set in the heart of Tuscany's centuries-old wine country, three half-Satyr brothers receive a letter that sends them in search of three endangered half-Faerie brides. Charming youngest brother Lyon is so ruggedly handsome that his looks have actually caused women to swoon. Though he resents that duty calls him to wed and doubts that he can ever love one woman, he nevertheless travels to Paris in search of the third bride. At first glance, Juliette seems a good choice for him, for he discovers her to be a courtesan. Their passionate night together leaves him sated beyond his wildest imaginings, but her magic results in dire repercussions that only she can reverse. Discoveries about her past and the monster who rules her life send Juliette fleeing Paris and heading straight into Lyon's arms. She must learn to face her fears and trust in love because the fate of an entire wine industry hangs in the balance.
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My favorite Lords of Satyr story yet! July 29, 2008
15 out of 23 found this review helpful
Upon the death of King Feydon, the three Satyr brothers must find and wed the king's three half-mortal, half-Faerie daughters. His elder two brothers have found their brides, and now Lyon must find his own in the city of Paris. He only hopes to be half as lucky in his match as his brothers were in theirs, who both found wives whom they adore.
When he finds Juliette, every instinct within him yearns for the lovely faerie princess. Wooing her, however, proves difficult - something that Lyon, who has always had his choice of women, never anticipated. He must bring every sensual weapon in his considerable arsenal to bear in his pursuit of Juliette...
But there are forces that conspire not only to keep them apart, but to destroy them utterly. They must overcome their enemies before they can find their future together.
With both of the previous stories in her LORDS OF SATYR series, Elizabeth Amber has delivered some fantastic twists, especially in RAINE. I will admit that my expectations were high for LYON, a book I anticipated with considerable relish. Ms. Amber did not disappoint me.
As with her sisters in the previous stories, Juliette has her own distinctive magical talents, very different from her siblings. Unlike her sisters, she employs a few of hers with some regularity, displaying a control that only comes from practiced use. Of course, there are some abilities she doesn't have quite the same control over, which cause her some consternation in public, a place she avoids whenever possible. She is also a virtual captive in her present circumstance, afforded the dubious protection of her guardian, Monsieur Valmont, an evil man who has more motives than anyone suspects. Freedom is not such an easy feat for a woman in her time, with her challenges, held by a man with the kind of ties on her that Monsieur Valmont holds.
Although I certainly fell for both Nicholas and Raine in their stories, Lyon is the brother who most intrigued me. He has always had a playfulness about him that appealed to me, and that was clearly evident in LYON, much to my delight. It was a perfect balm to the pain and fear that plague Juliette. It was truly these qualities, combined with his relentless sensuality, which broke through her considerable defenses.
I mentioned there were twists to the plot, and these come in the form of Juliette's talents and the story itself. Suffice it to say that there are more skeletons lurking in her closet than even she knows about. I had a few of the plot twists figured out by the end of the book, but not all, much to my delight!
LYON, LORDS OF SATYR is a compelling paranormal romance set in historical Paris and Italy. With fascinating characters guaranteed to capture the heart from page one, this sexy and suspenseful romance is much more than the sum of its parts - it is a story that will stay with this reviewer for a long time to come.
**Courtesy of Wild on Books**
Series Order:
Nicholas: The Lords of Satyr
Raine: The Lords of Satyr
Lyon: Lords Of Satyr (The Lords of Satyr)
5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies July 29, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Ever since the Lords of Satyr received the letter from King Feydon last spring one after brother after another has left their estate to go in search of the King's daughters. At the King's request the brothers are expected to marry his FaerieBlend daughters, only to leave their estate at the same time would have resulted in the gate between EarthWorld and ElseWorld being left unprotected.
Nicolas and Raine have already located and brought two of the sisters under Satyre protection - not to mention fallen in love with them. Now it's Lyon's turn and his search will take place in Paris, France - where the last sister is supposed to be found according to King Feydon.
Lyon's resigned to marry the last of King Feydon's daughters but first he has some carnal needs that need addressing. He selects a human but then loses interest in her when he hears the sound of nymphs crooning. Nymphs would be far better suited to handle his desires, besides they're notorious gossips and he's hopeful they can provide information on the female he seeks. After locating the source of the singing he notices a scent that tells him his intended is near. That she is of the sea is a little worrisome but not insurmountable. Is it possible that he's found the last sister on his very first day in Paris?
Juliette Rabelais learned of her faerie abilities several years ago but she's never learned how to control them. Accused of murder, she lives in fear of being arrested even though she knows that she's innocent. Valmont, her guardian, uses her worry against her while using her talents in the kitchen to his advantage. When he discovers Lyon's interest in Juliette he forces her into eliciting information regarding the Satyr vineyards. Valmont's own family's fortunes were destroyed because of the blight of phylloxera which has destroyed vineyards all across France.
It isn't until Valmont acts even more inappropriately than usual and her good friend Fleur disappears that Juliette realizes her situation is getting dire and opts to leave. Only after leaving Valmont's townhouse she runs into Lyon and discovers he's ailing and what's worse - she's to blame for his ailment. Fortunately she isn't above doing whatever's necessary to save him.
The LORDS OF SATYR series has completely enchanted me since the very beginning. Each story is so different and full of unexpected events that readers quickly find themselves immersed in the characters and setting. In LYON there's a surprising twist that occurs early on which sets the tone for the rest of the book - and yet doesn't give anything away. Elizabeth Amber brings mythological creatures to life in a historical setting with delicious results and I, for one, couldn't wait for each new addition to this series. Fortunately there will be at least one more book in this series, DOMINIC, THE LORDS OF SATYR will be released in March 2009.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
5 Stars - Wildly Imaginative!! July 30, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
For Lyon, variety is the spice of life. The youngest of the Satyr brothers, Lyon's feral appetite for carnal pleasure is legendary. Though not thrilled at the prospect of settling down with one woman, he has dutifully journeyed to Paris to find the last of King Feydon's FaerieBlend daughters. His older brothers Nicholas and Raine have located and wed two of the sisters and the time has come for Lyon to seek his bride.
Juliet Rabelais was orphaned at birth. Blessed with a flair for culinary arts and a tempting figure, Juliet is desired by many men. Allowing herself to feel love has only proved to be painful and deadly, so she vows to avoid it. Without family to turn to, Juliet lives at the mercy of her malevolent guardian who employs her as his prize courtesan. An unwilling participant in his evil schemes, Juliet has spent the past three years living with fear and loneliness as her constant companion.
When his family lost its wealth to the phylloxera plague, the bitter Monsieur Valmont became the proprietor of a house of debauchery. Having spied Juliet's "talents" three years ago, Valmont has employed her well to his advantage. Fear keeps Juliet from fleeing and he will use that fear to procure the information he needs to destroy the Satyr vineyards. Driven by jealousy and madness, Valmont delights in the suffering of others.
A chance meeting ignites an explosion of passion between Lyon and Juliet setting them down a path of danger and deceit. When inhabitants of Else World and Earth World threaten to lay claim on those most precious to them, Lyon and Juliet turn to each other for salvation. As The Calling draws near, can Lyon provide protection to Juliet by joining with her during the sacred rituals of Moonful, or will other powerful forces succeed in keeping them apart?
LYON, the highly anticipated third book of the LORDS OF SATYR series is well worth the wait. Filled with romance, intrigue, and suspense, LYON is a thrilling read from start to finish. Wildly imaginative and wickedly erotic, this book will keep readers feverishly turning the pages...and in need of a cold beverage nearby! Elizabeth Amber has done a fantastic job bringing this series to life and LYON is without a doubt one of the most "unputdownable" books of the year!
~*Courtesy of ParaNormal Romance Reviews*~
 Good but ending leaves me a bit 'eh' August 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The ability of Juliette and the twists between the main characters was nice, and rather unexpected. Lyon was well-developed, and delving into the two-edged sword of his bloodline was a nice expansion on previous books.
But the ending felt... eh. Almost hanging, and not in a good way. The menace inferred in the prior books (especially Raine's), doesn't lead me to believe that the solution given in Lyon will work in the long run (or for more than a couple of years short-term either). Also, the calm acceptance of everyone (especially Juliette) to bundle of unexpected surprises... just sat wrong...
Of the 3 Lords of Satyr, RAINE was the strongest offering over-all. LYON was the weakest.
Lyon: Lords of Satyr August 7, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The three Satyr brothers, Nicholas, Raine and Lyon, are heirs to a successful winery in Tuscany. They are also are half-human, half-Satyrs, born from the ElseWorld and living in the EarthWorld. They were sent to find three half-faerie daughters of a dying king.
The two older brothers have found their loves, and now its time for Lyon to depart to Paris and find the third, and last, sister. But when he arrives he finds not one, but two trails of faerie scent, one leading to the river, and one leading to a woman named Juliette Rabelais, a courtesan.
At first, Lyon is confused about the two scents, but the one from Juliette is the strongest, so he sets out to get close to her, and fulfill his duty.
Known for her culinary skills, Juliette is not your typical courtesan. Fiercely guarded by her protector, M. Valmont, she hates her life, and longs for it to change. When she meets Lyon she is very attracted, but knows it could never work. When she cooks for Lyon on a Moonful night she discovers a man unlike any she has ever seen. But the night is nearly Lyons undoing. Afterward he must battle to discover what has happened, and fix it before its too late.
I have absolutely loved the Lords of Satyr books, and when they were first introduced, Lyon is the brother that attracted my attention. Thats why I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book. But its also why this review is hard to write.
I loved Lyon, just like I thought I would. He is strong and dominant, which makes me shiver. Juliette is a well-drawn character, not wanting to stay in her life, but knowing she has no choice. Together they are explosive, and perfect.
The problem for me was one scene with two male shimmerskins, which raised a major ick factor for me and made me shiver, and not in a good way. That scene almost cut it for me, but the strong finish of the book, and the creative way Ms. Amber wove in the fourth faerie scent, and set up another book made me shiver in a good way.
All in all, Lyon is a great addition to the series. I will probably read the book again, but will skip over that one scene, the only thing that kept this book from receiving a Recommended Read nod. The book did leave me waiting for the fourth book. The Lords of Satyr books are creative and well written, a trip into fantasyland that plumps up your senses. If you havent checked them out yet, start from the beginning. Then sit back and enjoy the ride. Youll be glad you did.
Amelia
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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