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Moon Flower (Fated Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Christina Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 229 ratings

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When Galen flees his home and travels to Lunar’s Reach, he does what he needs to survive. But trading his body for food in his belly is always a risky undertaking. After he’s found injured in an alleyway, his new friends take him to Moon Flower apothecary, where the madam in charge offers him the proposition of a lifetime.

Little does he know that the Moon Flower flourishes at night—in more ways than one. Gentlemen gather in secret, yearning for an evening with Galen and the others, where they offer pleasure willingly while exploring their desires.

But Galen’s eye is continually drawn to the most unassuming man in the room—Azriel, the resident healer, who has the most unusual aura Galen has ever seen. There’s an understated melancholy in him that Galen longs to soothe, and the more time they spend together, the more he craves to know Azriel’s touch.

But security is only a threadbare veneer for those like him, and soon danger is upon their doorstep. Galen has only ever needed to protect himself, but now he belongs to an ensemble of unlikely characters who’ve become the family he never had. So he’ll put himself on the line, along with his heart, if it means keeping them safe—especially Azriel, the man who quiets his restless soul.

Please note: Moon Flower is set in an imaginary world reminiscent of our nineteenth century, with some fantastical elements such as potions and fated mates, but without explicit rules. Some liberties were taken for the sake of fiction—and, of course, romance.

TW: Discussions and depictions of assault which are physical and sexual in nature, as well as a background characterization that some might find unconventional.

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Iggy Toma is a voice-over artist, musician, and activist based in New York City. He is an avid reader of romance and mystery, and he has a soft spot for daytime soap operas.

Mother, wife, reader, dreamer, Christina Lee lives in the Midwest with her husband and son. She believes in happily-ever-afters for all, so reading and writing romance for everybody under the rainbow helps quench her soul.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096WQZ18N
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina Lee (June 30, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1507 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #887,216 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,352 in Gay & Lesbian (Kindle Store)
- #10,384 in Gay Fiction
- #18,337 in Gay Romance

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Christina's sarcastic view of the world doesn't always match up with her life as a romance author but at least you know her characters will be flawed and real. She writes steamy slow burns with plenty of swoon, because who doesn't melt for those small, tender moments or grand, sweeping gestures?

She has books published in different sub-genres of romance, but mostly with LGBTQ characters because representation matters and everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.  

You can find more info on her website: www.christinalee.net. From there you can link to her Facebook reader group called The Swoon Room as well as her IG account and newsletter.

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Obsidian88

Such romance between them

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021

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Moon flower is a place where men can have privacy to be together or to engage in the services of a young man. Galen has come to Moon Flower after being beaten badly. He has to work off his debt.

While in Moon Flower Galen meets Azrael an apothecary apprentice.

I loved this story. The young men at Moon Flower all have a story, mostly sad. Galen being brutally attacked and then still in the same town as his attacker is scary. I love the characters in this story. It's full of romantic dreams for Azrael and Galen. Sadness for Mr. Blackburn. Such a great story.

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Kindle Customer Diane

A Fantasy, a Mystery, a Romance...Very Well Done!

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021

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This was such an interesting book...a historical fantasy...with many parallels to our present day world...and our history.

Members of the LGBTQ community are in danger. A plague crosses the land. Those in positions of power use it to further their own agendas.

The ending was beautiful. You'll fall in love with Wren and Sparrow. And you'll hold your breath as a healer and an artist fall in love...despite the danger it puts them in.

Book 2 is highly anticipated by this reader!

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Jill Dion

WOW again this is a book not in my normal genre but so glad I read it. LOVED

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021

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Galen has a secret power that he can see an aurora about people. He can see colors to help him know what they are feeling. His mom was lost when he was born and he was too much for his dad so he left him with his sister to raise. Galen has not known love in his lifetime since he was just another mouth for his aunt and her family to feed. Since he was always last in line for food he has to take it upon himself to steal an old piece of bread and he gets caught. SO he runs for his life.

He does the only thing he can to survive and sells himself on the streets. After one such night the man turns on him and beats him almost to death. Luckily he is found by some boys and brought back to their place and treated for his numerous injuries.

One of the boys there is named Azriel and he works in the Moon Flower Apothecary which is below where they are currently staying. Galen is so intrigued by Azriel and wants to know him better.

As Galen learns more about where he is and who comes for visits he realizes this just might be the place and the family for him. Can Galen make the best of his new life? What happens when a mystery sickness hits and their lives are threatened? Will Azriel be able to help with his knowledge?

So far out of my realm but so loved this story. I hope there will be more in this world since we need to know more about so many of the characters. Also so I can expand my reading. Please get the bonus scene as well, if you loved the book this will make you happy as well.

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Asteroula T

Sweet story but lacking in magic

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021

A sweet not so magical story.
I expected more magic from this new universe but unfortunately, the story focused mainly on the love story between the MCs.
The premise is unique and interesting but it was definitely missing the mystical aspect of things.
Since I liked all the characters working in the Moon Flower Apothecary, I am willing to follow the rest of the series.

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021

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The story was very different. But the love shined through. Was a tender story that yanked my emotions all over the place. Well written as always. Hope for some other other characters stories to come.

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021

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Like the other reviewers, I found this a beautiful and sweet romance. Even though the two main characters meet after a horrible incident, and in a "molly house", the story has a wistful innocence about it.

The writing is descriptive and passionate, with the interactions more sensual and sweet versus sexual and steamy. It is, at heart, a beautiful love story in a word and era where same sex love is forbidden.

Cheers!

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Erin

So very lovely

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021

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What a joy to read this tale of hardship and love, set in a time we can't really fully understand. Lee, however, so beautifully descriptive in her words, builds a world for us to appreciate as we watch Galen and Azriel's love story unfold. The character development was impressive and the chemistry both endearing and compelling. I really enjoyed this gem of a romance. Strong recommend.

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TarteCherry

Intriguing world

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021

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There was a lot to love about this story of found family and survival in a pretty grim world with pockets of kindness. Kind a sweet and melancholy story. A real mood.

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readingromance

Fast schon poetisch

Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2023

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Ich hatte das Buch anderthalb Jahre, ohne es zu lesen und ich bin so froh, das jetzt endlich nachgeholt zu haben! Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ein Buch, das in einem Bordell spielt, so romantisch und fast schon poetisch sein kann. Dass die beiden fated sind, trägt natürlich dazu bei. "I choose you" swoon!

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A beautiful fantasy tale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021

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I love a story with a fantasy element - our world,but not quite and this was lovely. A little angst.a time when it wasn't approved off for men to be together,and two men who were just destined for each others future. A beautiful peace of writing, which left me eager for stories about the other characters.

Sam V

a tender and loving story

Reviewed in Australia on May 3, 2024

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Moon Flower || Christina Lee

Galen has fled his village and is living and working on the streets. One night a customer becomes violently angry after using Galen’s services and leaves him for dead in an alley.
He is found by Wren and Sparrow and brought to the Moon House to heal, the madame and her assistant Azriel help him back to health. Along the way he finds that it is not just an apothecary but a bawdy house and he replays the many nights rest and recovery by working a night which is so vastly different from the men on the streets rough treatment. Here it is more sensual and safe. But Galen, in his stubborn pride won’t let that sway him as he works for himself and can take care of himself.

But he doesn’t want to leave really, he has grown close with Azriel and has an unexplainable draw to him and after the night at bawdy house where they are booked together he cannot stop thinking about him. But he still heads back to the streets and Azriel comes looking for him after a few nights when rumor is spreading of a theif near where he was last beaten - this is because he ran into the man that beat him one night and managed to escape but the man accused him of stealing and so is hiding out. Azriel tells Galen the Madame wants him to come back to the house which he eventually agrees to. There Azriel and Galen get closer both in and out of the their bawdy house duties. They are very sweet and tender with each other and are able to explore their desires for each other with a particular patron, Mr Blackburn, who likes to watch them and is kind to them.

There is much distress and upset with the constable which eventually forced them to leave the town, but it turns out Mr Blackburn has left them a cottage in a small town a few hours away - as their love reminded him of his love who had passed. They make it to the town and set up a new life there.

Really loved this story, it was so beautiful and well written. The characters were sweet, vulnerable and interesting. Galen being able to see and read people’s auras added an interesting spin to the story too. Such loving a beautiful spice to go along with it.

““So will you—be my betrothed?”
Galen’s breath hitched at his serious tone. He reached for Azriel’s hand and placed it against his throbbing chest. “I already am, in the space where our breaths mingle and our hearts beat in unison. Right here, where you have become my home.””

🌙MM Romance
🌙Bawdy House
🌙Abüse
🌙HEA

Hayley Smith

So amazing!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2021

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Wow, this book was amazing!
Christina Lee has created something really quite special with Moon Flower. The world building is incredible, the story is alive with imagination and I loved the fantasy/historical feel to it.
I completely adored Azriel and Galen and loved how perfectly paced their story is.

Chris Greenwood

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2021

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What a lovely and well written book.
I have already procured book 2.
Two lovely boys who life had not been kind drawn together.

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