Unexpected by Madeleine
SimplegirlfromLP · 16 May 2020 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
Thank you for such an amazing story. I love this couple so much and the princes Amrothos and Erchirion are so much fun. I enjoyed the sexy scenes and the medical scenes and could picture the procedures so vividly. Well done. Enjoyed this story immensely. Wish you would continue it. Thank you for posting.
Ana · 26 September 2013 · Chapter 8: Chapter Eight
"devious bastard". Who is Éofor really? From the Eastfold, a constant challenge between Éofor and Éomer. Éomer doesn´t like him but accepts him as captain. Then Lothíriel arrives. Éofor´s mind goes bang! Ceorl calls him lunatic, he can´t keep his eyes off her... just like Éomer before him. Luck, an important concept for rohirric warriors. Éomer believes in Destiny. Éofor questionable character. Unperturbed Éomer will dismiss him. Somehow he will end in the Westmarch (Eormenhild). I don´t think Éomer would simply send his enemy to a strategic place. Éofor takes his chance. Dunlendings. Diversion. Tafl. Crushed between hammer and anvil. In Rohan´s Future we learn that some places have been fortified or are especially visited regularly by the royal couple. Castles in the air. But the truth is that as her story progresses she takes it to a different dimension. Through humour she deals with such a serious problem for those times as illegitimacy was.
Ana · 23 June 2013 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
A man's true Honour. Maddy would have taken us to a different approach. To stay true to his word till the end?. Maybe a Vow at his Boast ritual, that he would only marry for love, a way of honoring his father and his mother. His honorability, his honesty: His true strength, his inner power. His men would follow him to whatever end. He keeps his word. He falls in love for the first time, a feeling unknown, unhoped for, unexpected. He tries to fight against this feeling. He has made a decision, but now Imrahil is the one who is taking her away from the Houses of Healing. Now he can have her for himself. He can now acknowledge these unsettling feelings. He will tell HER, only her, but not on flat parchment. He will wait for her. Elfhem would know "...you would not be here" he tells her. Great the wisteria touch, the stunning flowers that link the world of men and the divine. At the Houses of Healing,in the dark, later her pale lavender dress. So many hints and details. I still like to re-read from time to time.I always find something unexpected. One of her friends was right. We can't even imagine the stories she still had for us. Ana María
Onyoursix · 22 March 2013 · Chapter 13: Chapter Thirteen
Her brother is right, she has stated she will do what she wants but she has to understand that her actions also reflect on her husband, The King, and the Crown. By allowing these things to have happen she has greatly dishonored her husband in a society like Rohan. Its pretty close to unforgivable.
Adamas · 1 July 2012 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
Greeting Madeleine, I have just finished reading all your Tolkien stories posted to Stories of Arda. I really enjoyed them. I have been a Tolkien fan for many years and I have always enjoyed reading good stories about some of my favorite Tolkien characters. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your work and especially enjoyed your characterization of Lothiriel and Eomer as well as Lothiriel’s brothers and father. I was entertained by the dialog and banter between Lothiriel and Eomer as well as the interacts of Lothiriel and her brothers. I found your characterization of Imrahil brilliant. I was completely disappointed that your story “Unexpected” was not completed and was wondering if you will be posting any additional chapters. I would really love to see how you resolve the story line. I completely appreciate the time and research that you have put into your writing. I will be waiting eagerly to read your future work.
Tari · 20 July 2011 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
I just finished this story which I thoroughly enjoyed except for a couplte of parts that I just paged past. I do hope you will finish it someday. I would love to see what happens next, especially to Eofur.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
I think this particular crisis will only serve to strengthn their relationship and I'm very interested to know just what Eomer is planning and how her 2 younger brothers will contribute to it. Eofor may be a wastrel but he's the type that you'd want to know what will happen to him. It's been a year since your last update and I hope real life is treating you well. I'm very very curious as to what happens next and hope that you will still update.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 15: Chapter Fifteen
Enjoyed how Lothy cornered Eomer here about his previous trips to drenchuses. The whole language/translation thing was very, very hot and sexy.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 13: Chapter Thirteen
Enjoyed the whole "conducting" dialogue! Very witty and funny and entertaining. I think she just might do and Eowyn and try to matchmake her youngest brother, but who? I still think it's not Merewyn though, but whoever gets Amrothos would certainly be very interesting as well. The details of Eofor's bet with the guards was very annoying and I've said this before but I really wish he gets what he deserves.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 12: Chapter Twelve
Felt a bit frustrated here with Lothy and why she is so insistent on seeing Eofor or asking him to be her riding instructor even after what she and Eomer thought about but I think you have something up your sleeve here that will prove to be most satisfactory for the readers. Liked how she put him in his place and hope he learns his lesson and gets what he deserves. I'm sure Eomer won't be too pleased though. How very nice of Amrothos to go after his sister. Appreciated the very interesting footnotes you included.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 11: Chapter Eleven
It's nice how Lothy is adjusting to her new life and new role. The scene with Amrothos was amusing, wonder who the lady was though? I also got the impression that the minstrel's granddaughter will have a larger role to play in the future and that the resident healer of Edoras will be one of Lothy's hurdles in her new life. I'm wondering just why she is so dead-set on speaking with Eofor though.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 10: Chapter Ten
Enjoyed the dialogue in this one, especially Eomer's reconsideration of extending Amrothos' stay in Rohan if only to spite Elphir. I also enjoyed how Amrothos started the duel! He could be so sly and funny, enjoyed how he manhandled Eofor. The pretend fainting/dizzy scene was priceless! Just loved the whole "dying swan" bit and how someone thought he should join a circus because of his highly advanced skills. It's amusing that Lothy's menfolk have to join forces just to dissuade her from doing something that she has set her mind on.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 9: Chapter Nine
I enjoyed the focus on Amrothos on this chapter, especially the hilarious comments of his family members about his loquaciousness. I wonder how he did that trick of his with the drawing of the lots.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven
Couldn't wait to see what Amrothos and Erchirion have in store for Eofor!
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six
Liked the riddle you included here for Eofor. Really hopes he gets what he deserves in the end.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five
I think the sunset scene in the previous chapter was very romantic. For this one, I loved Amrothos' lines again--the good/bad manners dialogue was precious!
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Chapter Four
Appreciate all the hardwork you put into writing this. The details were exquisite and engaging--found myself re-reading the footnotes and going back to the narrative. I'm also learning something while enjoying the story. I hope Eofor gets what he deserves.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 3: Chapter Three
I really enjoyed reading the quotes you placed at the beginning of each chapter. The scene with Amrothos' hangover was priceless. Eomer's reaction to having Amrothos stay longer in Rohan was very entertaining--I'm sure the Dol Amroth prince would have a lot to contribute by way of wit. Liked how Lothy handled the impertinence of Aldhelm.
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Chapter Two
Very sexy bathtub scene!
whitewave · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 1: Chapter One
Very romantic, sexy and sweet chapter.
Anonymous · 24 April 2008 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
Madeleine, I have greatly enjoyed your series with Eomer and Lothíriel. Please finish the last section "Unexpected". I have laughed, cried and laughed and cried (at the same time). You draw word pictures so well that your readers can actually see them. Your characters are completely three-dimensional and totally "human", "elf", "dwarf" and especially "hobbit". It would be a shame to not finish this grouping. I plan on going on the the next story, even though I wish I know just what you had in mind for the central characters. I can just picture such an argument with Lothiriel saying...."Eomer, I forgot to tell you something." Thank you for an enjoyable read. Dinah
nautika · 21 February 2008 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
I'd love to see an update on "Unexpected". I hope Real Life is treating you well and you are able to write soon. nautika
nautika · 26 September 2007 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
I would have *sworn* I'd reviewed this already. Let me just cut to the chase. Update *now*. Please!!
Lindariel · 11 September 2007 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
Hmm . . . where can I sign up to take Eomer's course in basic Rohirric? I LOVE his teaching methods. A terrific story! Probably the best characterization of Eomer and Lothiriel I have read yet. Thanks so much! When do we get the next chapter?
Anonymous · 10 July 2007 · Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen
I do so enjoy this story of yours. I have just recently gotten introduced to Eomer/Lothiriel fanfic by a friend of mine. My friend got me hooked on this, so since my friend introduced me to Eomer/Lothiriel I have been surfing the net for good stories and your long series about their relationship seems so...so...how should I say it? Unique and polished? ...Professional? Well, overall I have read your stories about Eomer/Lothiriel but just decided to put one single review to cover them all here. Sorry, if you like to have MANY reviews. I am just feeling a bit lazy... These stories of yours are so intriguing and complicated which makes it even better. Lothiriel, is so intelligent and sophisticated on how you portray her and I like that very much instead of a simple-minded yet beautiful queen of Rohan. Another is that she is very strong-willed, so she will fight for what she believes in. Eomer is very lucky and fortunate to have someone like her that is in love with him... Will you PLEASE UPDATE SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that all the fans of your writing can agree with me. Can't we?? Update!!! Update!!! Hooray!!!!