Reviews (56)

SimplegirlfromLP · 7 May 2020 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Great story. I really enjoyed reading Eomer’s point of view. And Hubba Hubba to their first time together.

SimplegirlfromLP · 5 May 2020 · Chapter 1: Chapter One

What a great way to end the chapter....I am panting. Good Gravy, I can't wait to read the next chapter. This chapter was thoroughly enjoyable with the banter between the siblings, I loved the build up of the anticipation of getting to the meeting place where Lothiriel would finally get to see Eomer after months apart. It was great to get to be in her head while she maneuvers through her feelings all the while dealing with crazy brothers, was awesome and great fun. I hope you get to read this since you haven't posted here in a while, but thank you for writing. :)

Tari · 6 April 2011 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

The wedding ceremony was beautiful and gown sounds gorgeous. She must have been a very beautiful bride. This is the beginning of a wonderful life for her.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Lothy and Eomer's dialogue in this chapter had me in stitches! Her comparison and previous experience/knowledge of the act was so funny, esp. the ones of the tortoises. The foot massage was a splendid touch. Her reaction to his arousal was very comical and I re-read it a number of times. Enjoyed this story very much and I'll never get tired of saying that about your work.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Loved the scene of Lothy with her menfolk just moments before her wedding. It was endearing and a bit sad because she's moving on to another stage of life. It was cool that Gandalf presided over the ceremony and the unique vows was a nice touch.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

The making up scene and his innuendo about her taking her rest (but for the wedding ceremony) reduced me to squeeing fan girl again. Lothy's first entrance to Edoras evoked very vivid images--much like watching a historical fiction movie. I really enjoy how you draw your characters--their personalities are distinct and you stay committed to it all throughout. Loved the lines: “Stop those gimmicks. You are not a colt any more” and the scene where Lothy overhears her brothers discussing what's going to happen after their sister's wedding and how she outsmarted them.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Chapter Four

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 3: Chapter Three

Poor Eomer! How you tortured him--always interrupted at the most critical moment. Loved how Lothy admitted what she felt about his attentions. I appreciate Elfhelm's presence here. Loved Erchirion's comment about Amrothos extending his stay in Rohan, Eomer's unconventional way of silencing Eothain and of course the whole "cleft" dialogue. Amrothos is entertaining as usual: “Indeed,” Amrothos found it necessary to support his sister. “It is called the cleft between the buttocks.” It's great that Imrahil also participated in it. The Dol Amroth folks sure are interesting. Lothy could not have had a better intro to the Mark as her treatment of Eothain.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Chapter Two

Loved how Eomer could ruffle Elphir's feathers without even trying and as usual, enjoyed all of Amrothos' lines again. Loved the scene when he slid off her glove; when he interrupted her bath and when he laced up her gown--so sexy! It's nice to read how complementary Lothy's personality is with Eomer's and how they can work well together for Rohan.

whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 1: Chapter One

I very much enjoyed the interaction between her three brothers here, Elphir was trapped though I can't say I felt sorry for him even if his wife is not so good for him. Amrothos is witty and entertaining as usual. Laughed at Erchirion's line: “He thinks Father was still experimenting when he begot Elphir . . . and the experiment went wrong.” Loved how you tortured Elphir. I enjoyed the brother-sister bonding moment here with Erchirion as well. Eomer's and Lothy's "first meeting" here was simple but had sexy undertones.

nautika · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

I got part of my chapters confused. The review on the previous chapter should have said how I blushed when Lothiriel cursed Amrothos during the wedding ceremony (and the comment about warming her feet belonged in this review). Having said that, I cannot tell you how many times I have been sitting in my car at a drive in restaurant and laughed out loud while reading your fics. The people there probably think I'm crazy! But there is so much fun and joy in them, while you still get on with serious and sometimes thought provoking issues. I noticed you posted your first several fics much faster than your current Work In Progress. I hope that's not a sign you are losing interest in writing. It would break my heart to find these great stories and then have to give them up!

nautika · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

As I've enjoyed your wonderful stories, there have been some things that have confused me. This chapter has resolved some of those issues for me. For instance: Why call Lothiriel to treat a Rider when Aragorn was there? This chapter tells us now the people of Rohan know the Queen isnt useless. (I am sure I should have phrased that better.) Why didnt she consult with Eowyn, at least on her clothes? It could be expected that the people of Rohan might be put off by such a large wardrobe when they had been struggling simply to *eat*. I thought Lothiriel's correspondence with Lady Cynewyn instead of Eowyn might have been so she would already have established a friendship when she arrived at Edoras. But now I see you had more dubious motives. Grin! If she had known what kind of shoes were practical, we wouldnt have gotten to see Eomer warm her feet! Evil Grin! The only thing I think I would have liked a quick mention of that I havent seen yet is why Eowyn didnt come to the wedding? Obviously, Faramir had to remain in the City, but was it improper for Eowyn to come with Aragorn and the others or is she due to have a baby any minute?? Just a few words on the subject. After all, she felt guilty in the last story because she was leaving Eomer behind with so much to do, so it makes sense she would have wanted to help in *some* way, even if she was having to learn the habits of a new country herself. Still, a great series and I cant wait to read more!

The Karenator · 23 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

This has been a delightful story, Madeleine. I'm sorry to see it end, but I read somewhere along the way that you plan to go on with the story. I'm truly looking forward to the sequel. There are far too many things I liked about the story and about your style of writing to list, so let it suffice to say, I've loved reading it. Thanks for sharing this with us. Karen

Bodkin · 23 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

I have been putting off reviewing this, because I really didn't want this story to end! I love seeing this part through Eomer's eyes. It rounded the whole thing off beautifully. And Lothiriel's babbling about giant tortoises was delightful and endearing - as was his understanding of her nerves. And good on you for drawing a veil over their - er - activities. Aragorn was wicked to make sure that everyone knew when Eomer left the feast and see that he had to bear the teasing. But what did he expect? And I am really looking forward to seeing how Eomer will revenge himself. If he even remembers that he needs to revenge himself by the time he has got over the shattering effects of his wedding night. Superb story - and part of a wonderful sequence of tales. May you never weary of writing about Eomer and Lothiriel and their most interesting families.

Lady Saruman · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Noooooooooooooooo!!!! The story ended! What am I going to do? Anyways, that was quite a good story you’ve written here. It's really amazing how you manage to update every few days and write so much every chapter. Did I ever mention that I love your Lothíriel? You are the only one who is able to portray her correctly so that she matches her name. Other writers, both on this site and not, always describe her as a rather bold (well, I mean large and unladylike, not at all delicate) and large woman, which does not seem right at all. However, you made her personality and form suit her name. The name Lothíriel does remind someone of a delicate something, and Lothíriel is delicate and quite pretty. It was funny because Éomer's desire for his new wife kept increasing, while the new queen of Rohan kept thinking that humans making love would be something like how animals do it. That is surprising, because according to Aragorn, she is a very intelligent person and converts facts to conclusions. So I guess she hypothesized that humans would mate the same way that her aunt’s giant tortoises do. Oh well, at least she liked it in the end and Éomer finally content because his wife finally admitted her love to him. Okay, since this story has ended, do you plan on continuing the series or are you going to write concerning other people? A big hug for all the great work you’ve done for us readers. -Lady of Isengard ^_~ sorry if i posted two times. i pressed post and then i realized i forgot my email address and penname.

daw the minstrel · 21 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Eomer shows up very well in this chapter. He's kind, considerate, loving, and clever. And that's all to the good because Lothiriel is so innocent and their declartion of love is recent and possibly fragile. They each need to believe the other means it.

Kitty · 21 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Ah, ich sehe, Éomer beginnt zu verstehen, wie Lothíriel sich bei der ganzen Sache gefühlt haben muß. Er ist halt doch ein helles Köpfchen. Wie fies, den armen Bräutigam so hartnäckig aufzuhalten, damit er nicht zu seiner frisch angetrauten Liebsten kommt! Wo er es doch gar nicht mehr erwarten kann! Gimlis und der Hobbits Probleme mit der Schwangerschaftsdauer der Menschen waren ein netter Weg, die Rede abzuwenden. Weißt Du was? Ich bin nachgerade überrascht, daß die zwei *so* weit gekommen sind, ohne daß irgendjemand sie gestört hat – nicht mal das „menace on two legs“ (nette Bezeichnung!). So wie das bisher gelaufen ist, erwartet man unwillkürlich die nächste Störung! Wie nett, daß man ihnen offenbar wenigstens eine ungestörte Hochzeitsnacht gönnt! Die hast Du übrigens sehr schön beschrieben, Lothíriels Nervosität, dieses langsame Herantasten aneinander, ihre Reaktion aufeinander ... Nun sehe ich dem nächsten Teil erwartungsvoll entgegen, und natürlich dem überfälligen Gespräch!

Elendiari22 · 21 February 2006 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

I've been waiting for this chapter to be posted here so that I could review it, because ff.net will not let me fix the review feature over there. This is such a lovely chapter! I applaud you for ending it where you did, although I admit I was a bit surprised at first. I'm glad we get to see Eomer's point of view, and I'm thrilled Lothiriel managed to tell him she loves him. He really needed to hear that, I think. The foot massage was sweet; I love how Lothiriel did not know what she was doing to him when she swung her feet into his lap. Likewise, the giant tortoise conversation was hilarious-I can just hear Eomer's voice squeaking when he heard her say that. Thank you for this lovely story, and I am definitely looking forward to more! Good luck on your exams! ~El

Lady Saruman · 20 February 2006 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Great wedding. I'm sorry I wasn't there--one, I couldn't get the tickets. Two--I had too much homework. Lothiriel realizing what her brother did and saying "Damn Amrothos!" and Eomer going "My sentiments, exactly." That was way too funny. Wanna know what we do in history class? Here goes. Square dancing. Yuck. At first the first several steps weren't that bad; they were things like swinging your partner (that's when you hook onto the crook of your partner's elbow and vice versa and then you spin in a circle, then reverse arms), then we have the do-se-do, which is putting your arms on your chest and circling your partner to the right. I forgot to mention ONE important thing: WE ALSO HAVE A CORNER PARTNER. That means that we have TWO partners. Ewwwwwww!!! Ok, and then the third step is that we grip our partner's right arm, then you walk past him on their left side, then move to the next guy, get his left arm, and walk past him on his right side, and you keep on doing that until you reach your partner. Then there's the bridge. The head couple, which is the couple facing the mountains, makes a bridge by placing the palms of their hands against each other, then the second pair goes under the bridge--girl, boy, girl, boy, and so on. Now, in each group there are four couples, and the last couple (which happens to be me and some guy) goes under the original bridge and makes a second one next to the first bridge. Then the head couple goes under our bridge and walk to their original spots, then we walk back. Finally, there's the most horrible thing of all. It's called something that starts with a 'p'--oh, I looked it up in the dictinary and it's called 'promenade' and what happens is that a girl has to turn to the right. She raises up her left arm, and her partner takes her hand with his left, and puts his right arm AROUND THE GIRL'S WAIST and walks around with her around the circle. That was so disgusting and humiliating!!! Worst of all, this was because this was during 1st period, and there were two PE classes, and they all gathered together to watch us dance. Waaahhhhhh!!! So with my partner, I snarled to him: "DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME!" and he agreed, but there were actually some guys who actually DID PUT THEIR ARM AROUND A GIRL'S WAIST! *PERVERTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* Well, not that all guys are perverts; if there was a person I liked did put their arm around my waist, then he wouldn't at all be a perve. Okay, sorry if I bored you, but I need to let it out. But you're not the only author who knows. *sigh* Hersheys hugs/kisses -Lady of Isengard *grin* P.S. Here's a hug for your hard work! -Lady Saruman ^_~

Bodkin · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Lothiriel is coping remarkably well through all the arrangements and their execution. She really could do with a female relative to support her - although, since 'female relative' means Elphir's wife or that slightly - er - unusual Aunt Ivriniel, she might actually be better off with Cynewyn. I'm not surprised she was too nervous to eat - she did well to get anything down. She probably only managed because she had asserted quite firmly that she had no intention of fainting! It was a splendid wedding - even if Eomer's declaration seems to have been designed to disconcert his bride at a key moment. Still - it's not entirely his fault that he wasn't able to talk through what he wanted to happen. Not with chicken-brain attempting to foil any meeting between bride and groom before the knot was most firmly tied. (Eomer seems very fond of the words 'my wife'.) Great wedding. Beautiful reception - just enough intoxicated friends to be amusing, but not enough to be embarrassing. And now they will get time alone. With nothing but freezing feet to come between them.

daw the minstrel · 17 February 2006 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Lovely wedding, lovely vows. These two strong people respect one another, are learning to love one another, and have the rest of their lives to sort out their differences.

Kitty · 17 February 2006 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Arme Lothíriel, ich kann verstehen, daß sie so nervös ist. In der Hinsicht haben die heutigen Frauen zumindest in unserem Kulturkreis ihr doch einiges voraus – sie wissen meistens schon genau, was auf sie zukommt, und kennen vor allem ihre künftigen Ehemänner schon gut. Die Hochzeits- und Krönungszeremonie war sehr schön beschrieben, und auch das, was die beiden sagten, fand ich sehr passend. Wobei der Clou natürlich Lothíriels völlig unpassender Einwurf „Damn Amrothos“ war – hoffentlich hat das wirklich keiner außer Gandalf und Éomer gehört *gg*

Dreamflower · 17 February 2006 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Hmmm...I wonder what Gandalf had in mind? One last bit of foresight, before he prepares to leave? He certainly made sure that both the principal parties got a chance to hear what they needed to hear, and to say what needed to be said, didn't he? Poor Lothiriel. Nerves. I love her practical approach to them, her healer's mind focusing on the physical symptoms of nervousness, as a way to avoid thinking of the mental and emotional symptoms. Glad to see Merry and Pippin taking part in the ceremony, and in toasting the bride (as well as Gimli, LOL! I would like to have heard a few of his toasts!) And now Lothiriel is facing her wedding night--with ice cold feet.

Bodkin · 16 February 2006 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

Eomer! He certainly does enjoy a good game of cat and mouse, with him as the cat. I'm not sure he's quite realised how short a time his advantage will last, though. He is marrying a tiger. I don't think Erchirion really needed to remind his sister that she and Eomer were to be married on the morrow - I'm sure every nerve ending she possesses is only too aware ot it! They managed to get past their dispute quite effectively - helped by the fact that they both have other things on their minds when they are within touching distance. And Eomer's declaration that as his wife she will be her own woman must be reassuring - since he is clearly not saying that he is too indifferent to her to care what she does! As a side note - I love poor Aragorn being left to deal with a clearly unimpressed Firefoot. He may be King of Gondor and Arnor - but that doesn't do a thing to make Eomer's horse warm to him! I just hope Firefoot has the intelligence to realise that the introduction to Lothiriel will have more bearing on his equine life. And really, everything Lothiriel says only reinforces the instinct that told Eomer she would be the perfect wife for him. Even her rather ... terse remarks on meeting Gandalf in the Houses of Healing. (Good to see him there. And the hobbits. And Gimli and Legolas.) I like Cynewyn. She and Elfhelm are a great partnership - and will doubtless be of great help to Eomer and Lothiriel as they are left to build a marriage. But the chicken-brain accusations have to be among my very favourite parts of the chapter. Great stuff. I really don't want this story to end!

Kitty · 15 February 2006 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

Argh, wenn das so weitergeht, muß ich mir ein Ausgleichstraining für überstrapazierte Lachmuskeln einfallen lassen! Bei so langen Kapiteln wird das dauernde Grinsen langsam ungesund! “What I do not understand,” this brother finally said, “is how the King of Rohan has managed to build up the reputation of being short-tempered. As far as I am able to judge, in recent incidents, he had shown enough patience to rival Aunt Ivriniel’s giant tortoises.” Erchirion hat recht. Bisher ist mir Éomer eher durch erstaunliche Selbstbeherrschung aufgefallen. Obwohl der Vergleich wohl doch ein ganz klein wenig übertrieben ist. It will seem that it is a law of nature that as soon as I open my mouth that youngest brother of yours will appear out of nowhere. It is beginning to become a nuisance. Das Gefühl habe ich auch. Amrothos hat ein bemerkenswertes Gefühl für (unpassendes) Timing *gg* “You will refrain from treating strange men, all on your own, in the middle of the night.” Weise Bedingung – wir wissen ja, was dabei rauskommen kann, wie Lothíriel so richtig sagt! “He is a very amiable lad,” Äh ... redet er von dem Firefoot, den ich kenne? Darüber könnte man sehr geteilter Meinung sein! Aber ich fand es wirklich nett – und sehr typisch für dieses Volk – daß Éomer seine Zukünftige mit seinem Hofhund Reitpferd so hochoffiziell bekannt macht! Hm, ich sollte damit aufhören, die schönsten Stellen zu zitieren, das wird zu lang! Auf jeden Fall war Lothíriels Auftritt am Schluß noch super! Und Elphir sollte wirklich aufhören, sich so albern zu benehmen. Zu dem Zeitpunkt ist es wirklich übertrieben.