LUNACY'S FAN FICTION REVIEWS
de Bonheur
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Last modified: November 03 2012 12:33:03

Please make sure to read the EXPLANATORY NOTES before reading these reviews.

Alternative stories are designated as such with an [Alt] at the end of the title line.

This file features reviews of stories written by de Bonheur. For any other fiction by this bard please visit any of the Xena fan fiction indexes.

BLOOD GAME by Darkraider & de Bonheur - [Alt]
In the tradition of the BLOOD AND ROSES SERIES comes a new tale about the immortal warrior and bard. LivDarkraidering in the modern world now, the two have been separate for a few days while attending to separate business. Gabrielle is missing her partner terribly. Unbeknownst to her - she doesn't have long to wait for that DEEPLY desired reunion. A side trip to the Amazon Ice Company miiiiight be prudent before experiencing this one. A sizzling read! - 8 pgs., 11/30/99
http://members.aol.com/ursasquare/bloodgame.html

**BUT FOR HOPE by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
The ninth installment in de Bonheur's LONG IS THE WAY SERIES like all the rest of the installments can be read as a story on it's own and it is a hauntingly BEAUTIFUL story - one of the best in the series to date. Shaken by the death of her mentor, a confused and hurt Xena chooses to put some distance between herself and Gabrielle, hoping to make some sense of the raging emotions within her. All the while, the bard waits and hopes for the return of her warrior, seeing the pale blue eyes in the faces of strangers and desperately trying to keep her heart from breaking. Sensual, poignant and deeply romantic, this is NOT TO BE MISSED! - 8 pgs., 10/20/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/theseia.html

CHARON'S FROGS by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
A story about missing frogs, a frustrated bard and a very determined Warrior Princess :) This is the second installment in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES - 8 pgs., 9/11/97
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/charons.htm
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/ffmar.html

IDYLLS by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
A lustful little tale set in Athens during a grand festival in which an interesting game is played - participants exchange necklaces for favors with the most necklaces signaling the victor at the end. In town with their "best friends", Gabrielle and Iolus soon are competing against one another. This is the sixth installment in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES. - 10 pgs., 10/8/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/kronia.html

**INTO THE LIGHT by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
De Bonheur's tenth entry in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES deals with Xena's greatest fear as she comes close to losing her bard in a fight. De Bonheur writes with a very unique, almost poetic style that lends passion and beauty to the words and which is distinctly suited to the themes she is exploring. This is very nice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - 7 pgs., 10/25/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/Pompaia.html

KIND OF WARFARE (A) by de bonheur -- [Alt]
This is erotica with a twist. The warrior gets ravished. I'll leave the rest for you all to discover. Note: There are elements of S&M in this story...I think 8-\ This is the first entry in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES - 8 pgs., 9/3/97
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/warfare.htm
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/fffeb.html

**LONG IS THE WAY SERIES by de Bonheur - [This series consists of the thirteen stories listed below. Select each one for a description/review and the address. The series is continued in AND FAIR TRUTH]

1. KIND OF WARFARE (A)
2. CHARON'S FROGS
3. ONE WORD
4. TO LIVE
5. **SOLITUDE'S GUARDIAN
6. IDYLLS
7. **RADIANT NIGHT
8. TRIAL (THE)
9. **BUT FOR HOPE
10. **INTO THE LIGHT
11. **TWO HEARTS
12. QUEEN'S SECRET LOVES (THE)
13. **PATHS OF LOVE (THE)

ONE WORD by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
Emotional story that has an anxious Gabrielle waiting for her warrior while Xena tries to complete a very dangerous mission. This is the third entry in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES series. - 9 pgs.,9/15/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/ffapr.html
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/oneword.htm

**PATHS OF LOVE (THE) by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
This is the thirteenth and final entry in de Bonheur's wonderful LONG IS THE WAY SERIES. Having been through a lot of challenges, both physically and emotionally, Xena and Gabrielle are enjoying a quiet time with the Amazons. It is a time which allows Xena to reflect on what her life has been like and what it has turned into with the bard now at her side. It is a time also for rejoicing in that love and at last letting go of some of those long-held fears. This is a beautiful, poignant ending to a very romantic series which reaffirms the power of love. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! - 6 pgs., 11/9/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/gamelia.html
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/path.htm

QUEEN'S SECRET LOVES (THE) by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
This amusing little story is the twelfth entry in de Bonheur's LONG IS THE WAY SERIES. Set among the Amazons, it has Xena devising a clever little plan to help her bard avoid some royal duties the warrior REALLY does not want the young queen fulfilling...at least not with anyone other than her. Cute. ;-) - 6 pgs., 11/97
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/loves.htm
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/haloa.html

**RADIANT NIGHT by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
De Bonheur's latest is set in Poteidaia where Xena and Gabrielle have gone to spend some time with the storyteller's family. This is a short, simple and beautifully romantic piece which celebrates the love between warrior and bard. This is the seventh installment in the LONG IS THE WAY SERIES. - 8 pgs., 10/15/97
http://members.aol.com/DeBonheur/panathenaia.html
http://www.amazontrails.com/xena/radiant.htm

SECRETS OF THE HOARY DEEP (THE) by de Bonheur -- [Alt]
This FANTASTIC follow up to de Bonheur's AND FAIR TRUTH is an uber-Xena story set in post-WWI France where a young aristocrat named Michelle Destin finds herself in the middle of an intriguing mystery involving a very old painting...and the enigmatic woman that soon comes into her life. Meanwhile, in Elysia a certain warrior and bard enjoy the happiness they earned long ago, thinking of the life they made together, but wanting also to help the living children of their blood find that happiness. Still unfinished, this story is wonderfully promising. De Bonheur does an excellent job presenting the aristocratic element of post-WWI Parisian society. Meanwhile, as in her previous stories, the Xena/Gab relationship is depicted with great care, great passion and great tenderness. Still unfinished this story is already a fine read. DO NOT MISS! [unfinished] - 2/7/98
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