This entry was posted on 2/25/2010 12:55 PM and is filed under On Books.
The official Holly's Pledge excerpt at Ellora's Cave refers to heroine Holly's love of sexy novels and specifically mentions one - Chrysanthemum. This is a short novel by Anny Cook and is the first book in her Flowers of Camelot series. Chrysanthemum was a fun eye opener for me that showed one way to push the boundaries of erotic romance.
I can't load the cover photo today since that part of my blog software isn't working, but here's the link:
"On that dark day Arthur, mortally wounded, was taken to the Isle of Avalon by Vivian, Lady of the Lake, and Merlin, where he died and was laid to rest in the crystal caveā¦" Well, actually, that's not quite the way it happened.
In truth, Queen Vivian and Merlin abducted the king and returned him to his home planet, Avalon. Now he's anxious to marry off his youngest son, Gareth. When Florian LeFleur, his wardrobe guardian, asks permission to bring his three unmarried daughters to court, Arthur decides it's the perfect opportunity and assigns Gareth to oversee their time at Came-a-lot Castle.
Despite her determination to remain heart-free, Chrysanthemum immediately falls for Gareth. Life should have been rosy but there were roadblocks along the path to happily ever after. The Blue Knight captured Arthur, Percival the dragon demanded a virgin, Queen Vivian decided it would be the perfect time to stage a coup and the Abbott at Solomon's Choice Abbey chose Chrysanthemum for their ritual deflowering.
Will Gareth get Chrysanthemum to the priest in time to save the king and Avalon?