Legacy of Temptation - Ellis Ward

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Title: Legacy of Temptation
Author: Ellis Ward
Link to story: Legacy of Temptation
Zine: Other Times and Places II

I loved this story - sat down and read it, late into the night, all in one go. I generally like Ellis Ward anyway - she writes a Bodie and Doyle that seem very true to their characters, even when she puts them into alternate universe settings, as she did here - and although I really should re-read her others to make sure (*g*) I'd say this is quite likely to be one of my favourites.

In this fic Bodie is a computer technician (having been in Africa earlier in his life) and Doyle is a successful writer. Their meeting has a lovely air of fate about it - not wanting to spoiler the story too much here! - and I love the inevitability of their connection, which is woven, I think, all through the fic. The plot is interesting, and although it's supernatural it doesn't actually ask you to suspend whatever disbeliefs you may have - even Bodie doesn't have to, and he's right in the thick of it. In fact I love his reasoning about everything that's going on, it seems very him somehow.

It's hard to say too much without giving things away, so I won't - just that I found this to be a beautifully written, compelling read!

Comments

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

I love all her work, this one included. And I do see our Bodie and Doyle in the story. That's probably the thing I like most about her work, that she writes them very much the way I see them. I wouldn't say this is my favorite of hers, "The Return" would be that, but it's up there near the top.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I must read The Return again. I did really like it, but I seem to remember being disappointed by the ending somehow...

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Ah. And that would be because there's more to it than the bit I read... Bizarrely enough, the reason came to me in a dream last night! For some reason I must have only printed out half at the time, and then forgotten. *headdesk* Although on the bright side, now I get to find out what happens next...

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Lol, that would do it. Glad you figured it out, though, and, yes, now you have a lovely read ahead of you. :-)

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

This is why I like sites like this. I love Ellis Ward, but AUs are not my thing, so I've steered clear of this fic. Was in a 'what the hell' kind of a mood tonight, so because you rec'ced it here I thought I'd take a chance, and now I'm about a quarter of the way through and thoroughly enjoying it. And I'm really wondering what the backstory on Doyle's character is going to be..*g*

So thanks!

And my favourite story of hers is Breaking Cover, for the seduction scene in the kitchen alone.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I used to say that about AUs too, I couldn't get my head around them. Now I'm absolutely in love with them... Well, as long as it still seems to be our lads anyway, cos there's some that just seem to use the names... Ellis Ward is not one of those people though! Glad you like it!

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

I'm more than half way through now, and savouring it piece by piece.. And I am not a fan of supernatural settings/themes in Pros, but wow she's making it work!

[probodie.livejournal.com]

I've just had this from Sara's library and when I saw it thought "ouch, not an Ellis Ward fan", but I read it anyway. And LOVED it. It's wonderfully written and so true to life as you say.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

*is excited about getting back home and joining Sara's library* *g*

So glad you enjoyed this too! I really like most of her fics...

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

I hadn't seen this before and I also stayed up very late to finish it,because I couldn't bear to put it down! And I think it will bear re-reading quite soon. I love Ellis Ward's writing, Harlequin Airs especially, she is so good at placing the boys into another world and making it believable and natural. Her Bodie and Doyle work for me. Wonderful, thanks for reccing this.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

No I'd not been able to get hold of this either. I think I need to list Ellis Ward's fic next at Palelyloitering (www.palelyloitering.com)! I want more! *g* I love Harlequin Airs as well...

Darn it, I wish you could edit replies for when you mess up the coding!

[madmogs.livejournal.com]

I *enjoyed* this one. It's the reason I got absolutely nothing done yesterday.

I've been fairly ambivalent about Ellis Ward as being a pretty hit-or-miss writer, but this one was a major hit. Definitely in favour.