When loving an elf means risking everything
Leander Brooks has built a happy life in the human world, but his elvish roots are calling. When his human boyfriend Michael keeps pressing to meet the family, Leander finally caves – despite knowing his parents' legendary hatred of humans. He thinks he's prepared Michael for their hostility. He hasn't.
The New Year's Eve celebration at the elven court starts badly and spirals into nightmare territory. Michael's still reeling from discovering elves actually exist, but he's determined to win over Leander's family. Even if it kills him. Which, given the increasingly dangerous "accidents" plaguing the festivities, it just might.
Now Leander must choose: his family's traditions or the man who'd risk everything to be part of them. But as ancient magics stir and centuries-old prejudices surface, he may lose both if he's not careful. Sometimes love isn't enough – unless you're willing to fight for it.
A steamy paranormal romance featuring forbidden love, culture clash, and one very eventful New Year's Eve.
Excerpt:
“I’m an elf, Michael.”
Those words hung there as Michael sat stunned. He started giggling uncontrollably. “An elf!” He kept giggling. He pictured the elves he had seen in cartoon commercials for cookies or the ones always taking a backseat to Santa Claus.
Leander continued talking in the same calm, measured tone. “Yes, an elf. I know it’s hard for you to believe, but that’s why I don’t talk about my family much. We are elves, an old elf family. This will be the first time I’ve been home in four years. I’m not sure I’m ready. They don’t like the fact that I love humans."
Danielle Summers is a dyke in an interracial same-sex marriage living in the Midwest. She loves well-drawn characters but hates stereotypes. She lives for a good plot. She wishes her characters were real.