"A highly erotic mixture of fantasy and reality!"

As a fairy, Noele has lived her life pretty much as she wanted for her first twenty-five years. She grew up in the forests of D'Naath along with her sisters. Now, Noele is on her way to meet her betrothed, the Elven King of Winterland. This isn't exactly what she wants, but as a Fairy Princess, Noele knows her duty to her people and will do it. The Wizards have always been a threat to her people and this alliance will help ensure her people's safety. Her parents couldn't accompany her on this trip, but at least her sisters are with her. Noele hates the fact she has no choice in the matter of her marriage. Worse, her betrothed can marry her and then pass her on to his second in command, if he so chooses.

Garick has no time in his life for a wife. His life has always been about the duty to his people. Instead of teaching him about love, his parents taught him responsibility. He plans on marrying the Fairy Princess and then handing her over to Roarke. He and his men are training ever harder due to the Wizard threat. Once he sets eyes on Noele, he's not so sure about his decision. Noele is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and he doesn't know if he'll be able to stand knowing Roarke is sleeping with her every night.

How will Noele cope with having the right of choice taken from her? Will she remain with Garick, or will he hand her over to Roarke? Will Garick ever be able to open his heart?

WINTERLAND DESTINY is filled with all my favorite things: fairies, elves and wizards. I really loved the Elven customs and how Noele was forced to endure them. Jaci Burton has written a wonderful story filled with magical creatures and attraction. WINTERLAND DESTINY is filled with fantasy and reality. In medieval times, women really didn't have much of a choice as to their spouse and would be forced to live under his thumb once married. This was played upon in WINTERLAND DESTINY as well. I highly recommend Jaci Burton's WINTERLAND DESTINY to all lovers of erotic fantasy.

Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted June 22, 2004

Summary

Noele, Faerie princess of D'Naath, has been destined to wed Garick, the Elvin king of Winterland, from the moment of her birth. They are to be married on the day of the Winter Solstice. Their two kingdoms will be joined together to strengthen their territory and keep it from the hands of the evil wizards.

Happy with her carefree life in the woodglen forest with her sisters, Noele is loath to have that freedom taken away. Garick holds the power to keep her or cast her aside after their marriage. For a faerie who has always done what she pleased, being practically owned by the charismatic king does not sit well with her.

But the beautiful faerie wields a power of her own, the power to touch Garick's heart, to make him experience sensations he's never felt before. Garick doesn't care for the hold she has on him, but he can't deny his awakening emotions for the beautiful princess.

Two hearts destined to be together must fight not only the evil wizards, but their feelings for each other. Yet love is tied to fate, and some ties cannot be broken.