The Stallion and the Rabbit by Mike Shade

[reviews_and_ramblings]

I found it. It's months that I want to read about a sheikh who stole the body and the heart of a young man and today I found my story in The Stallion and the Rabbit by Mike Shade.

Alfahl is a sheikh of the modern days who lives like in the past. He has a moving tribe and sets their tents on the oasis, every three months a different oasis. His name means The Stallion and he is like a stallion, tall, dark and powerful.

Alex is a journalist who wants to write about a car race in the desert, but even before the race begins, is car broke in the desert and he is rescued by Alfahl's men. Really he is kidnapped by Alfahl's men who brings him to their leader. Alex is pale, slim and short, with blond hair and blue eyes: Alfahl decides to take him like English's teacher and like midnight storyteller. And because he is so cute, he names him Arneb, The Rabbit.

Nights after nights Alex tells his stories to Alfahl and the tales magic chained both of them: Alfahl, The Stallion, will succeed to keep Arneb, The Rabbit, with him forever?

A sweet tale who reminds me about Sherazahde and her stories: I would like to read more about those two.

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