"After betrayal by his king, Aric plans to take vengeance on the king's daughter"

Aric, Edouine's Master at Arms, has served his country and king with loyalty. As a foundling with indeterminate caste, he was placed by a weapons master into the training of the previous Master at Arms. His only disloyal thought is his desire for the Princesse Amery. Without knowledge of his birth rank, Aric exists on the fringes of society and therefore is unacceptable as a potential mate for Amery.

Aric thinks that King Alhdeade is a man of honor, as he is himself. But Aric is wrong. After Aric uses his fey boon to save his men from slaughter in battle, he is the savior of the day. When a wound that he received in battle festers, the king has him left at the side of the road, like trash. No loyalty from this king! With the help of a demi-fey named Blue, Aric returns to Edouine for vengeance. He intends to misuse Amery for her father's sins. But he cannot make himself go through with the plan. His love for Amery is too great. What will happen now?

Princesse Amery has lusted after Aric for years, even though she knows her people will never accept him as her mate. When Blue kidnaps her from her prison cell of a room, she's relieved to discover that Aric is alive. With the king using any means necessary to force her agreement to marry him, Amery has been a virtual prisoner in the castle. She finds her stepfather repulsive and cannot stand the thought of marrying him. But if she denies him, more of her people will die brutal deaths.

Aric and Amery share sensual delights in their stolen time together. With the help of Blue, the coal black demi-fey, Amery experiences erotic pleasures that she's never imagined. What will happen when she has to return? Will Aric be killed for his attempt at vengeance? And just what secrets does Blue hold? Will he help save the day, or betray his savior?

With a surprise plot twist, ONCE UPON A MIDNIGHT BLUE is an erotic, electrifying read. You'll find yourself holding your breath as you wait for the stunning conclusion. Aric and Amery make a well-matched couple. With Blue by their side, and in their bed, they have many years of pleasure to look forward to. Ms. Walker has introduced us to yet another wonderful hero from her vivid imagination. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Sensuality: Rated E-rotic by the publisher. Explicit sex, threesome, anal sex, spanking; sexually explicit scenes: 7.

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted November 21, 2003

Summary

Once upon a time...after years of loyal service to his King, Aric, Master of Arms, was left to die after the Great Battle. Mortally wounded, he stumbles to a witch's cabin where he happens upon a mystical blue light. And a magical Black Elf.

The Black Elf and Aric are about to claim vengeance on the King of Edouine for his treachery. And the handsome Master of Arms is finally ready to lay claim to the Princess Amery, whom he has wanted for years.

Sexual Content: E-rotic. Genre: Not-So-Grimm Fairy Tale. Book Length: Novella.