El Trauco
by Bonnie Hamre

Appearing in Myth-behavin, an anthology of magical creatures
with Shiloh Walker and Rachel Bo ISBN: 1-4199-0140-0
Release date: July 27, 2005

The reviews for Myth-behavin', are coming in.... and they're great!

This is one hot read! Isabel has an unbelievable capacity for feelings and emotions. Her anxiety, fear, frustration and sexual tension are all evident throughout this story. The strength that she finds and displays make this one great tale. As for the troll, he seems cold and callous, but just needs Isabel to show him what he’s missed. This ending is surprising but also moving. As a twist on a myth, El Trauco is intriguing and unusual. This world of fantasy and passion is one that you’ll want to visit over and over again, looking for your very own troll.

4 Angels from Trang at Fallen Angels. Thanks, Trang!

I have always loved stories that have a bit of a mystery, loads of emotional punch as well as plenty of earth-shattering sex, and Ms. Hamre has pulled off all three in El Trauco. Using a tone infused with fear as well as lust, I found myself filled with trepidation in some scenes. The beginning moves more like a horror story than a love story, but as Isabel becomes more comfortable with her surroundings and accepts her situation, the tone changes to one of temptation and sexual longing. Isabel's aunt plays an important role as a secondary character, often relating unusual myths and instilling a sense of anxiety throughout the story. While Isabel initially is thrown for a loop with her emotions, she changes by allowing her strength to come to the surface. She's not going to take anything lying down, accepting a wild romp in the woods. And how well our troll romps too! Youch, this guy can make anyone cry out for passion. At first, he seems almost uncaring in his interactions, which considering what and who he is, was completely expected. In many ways, El Trauco is an innocent in love and all things surrounding it, except for passion. Passion is something he knows quite well, often playing Isabel's body in a way that made me want my own troll. The ending was both surprising and inspiring. By and large, this was my favorite story in this anthology.

Francesca Hayne
Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Read the rest of the 5 star review from Francesca from the Just Erotic Romance Review. Thanks, Francesca!

Ms. Hamre captured this reader from the moment this story started! What an unusual storyline and fresh take on this imaginatively conceived tale. Ms. Hamre has written one of the most original premises this reader has read in a while. How refreshing! With it’s emotional spellbinding details that carry the reader into a world of fantasy and passion. You will fall in love with the character’s and their fantastic realm of glorious flaming sex. This was one hot read and this reader loved it!

Individual rating: 5 hearts

MythBehavin is an anthology that you need to read! Ellora’s Cave has some of the finest erotic authors in the business, and these three authors are prime examples. If you are looking for sexual fantasies, that will soak you through and through, then pick-up this red-hot read today! This reviewer cannot wait to read more works from these authors!

Read the rest of the 5 heart review from Janalee at Love Romances. Thanks, Janalee!

I have to say that Ms. Hamre's tale made me run for the tissues! In an absolutely WONDERFUL way! Her astonishing gift for pulling on both the reader's heartstrings and their secret desires blew me away! This fantastically written tale of love, for that is exactly what it "El Trauco" is, finishes off a tremendously fulfilling anthology and left this reviewer wanting to read more by each author, IMMEDIATELY!

Blessed Be! Come one, come all and worship at the altar of the ancient myths! "Myth-Behavin', " an anthology from Ellora's Cave, is a mystical, magical journey of Eros and dreams that wraps strong arms around the reader and refuses to let go. Contributors Shiloh Walker, Rachel Bo, and Bonnie Hamre bring us three erotic, exotic shorts revolving around some old standby's from our collective history. I could not put it down!

Read the rest of the 5 heart review from Lynn at eCataRomance. Thanks, Lynn!

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Note:
This story is an adaptation of a famous Chilean legend from the island of Chiloé, where a mythical forest troll seduces and abandons young maidens.

For more about Chiloé and Chile, please read my article: Isla Grande de Chiloé - Island of Legend and Lore.

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