The first “magical” episode in Tanya Anne Crosby’s epic romantic adventure combining sweeping fantasy with rich historical romance. “Tanya Anne Crosby has created her own mythology, where history and legend collide.” — Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
Caught Between CousinsFearing her “gifts” will be used to defeat her half-sister, Empress Matilda, Elspeth Pendragon escapes the Black Mountain … Pendragon escapes the Black Mountain priory that has sheltered her and her four sisters since her father’s death, only to find herself indebted to, of all men, a Scotsman, whose loyalties are in question…
A Man Without a Country
Left to face the wrath of a new sovereign, Malcom Scott is forced to swear fealty to the English king in order to keep the castle he won by slaying his grandsire. Now, having bent his knee to the enemy, he has pitted himself against Scotland, and even his own father. Yet even as Malcom realizes there’s no turning back, the late King Henry’s favorite illegitimate daughter—a whispered witch—may offer him more than he ever bargained for.
Book one of the Daughters of Avalon series begins an epic romantic adventure through one of England’s most tumultuous reigns, introducing an alternate historical reality filled with magic, mayhem, and an ancient evil that can only be defeated through the power of love.
Tanya Anne Crosby pens a tale that touches your soul and lives forever in your heart. – Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 NYT Bestselling Author.
“Tanya Anne Crosby builds worlds that immediately draw you in, with multi-dimensional characters and rich, detailed storylines. Her stories are absolutely riveting.” -Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author & Amazon All-Star Author
“Tanya Anne Crosby is a master of her genre.” -Internationally Bestselling Author, Laurin Wittig
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The King’s Favorite (Daughters of Avalon Book 1) by Tanya Anne Crosby is a riveting new series, with bold characters and a suspenseful storyline. Her multi-dimensional characters and rich, detailed story lines will pull the reader into her story and hold them in complete and utter awesomeness.
Fast paced, well crafted and intriguing story. The characters are fantastic, charming and engaging. The storyline will capture your attention and hold you in awe as you follow Elspeth Pendragon, the late King’s favorite illegitimate daughter and Malcom Ceann Ràs, aka Malcom Scott, the new laird to his grandfather’s castle.
Filled with tense moments, suspense, mystery, romance, betrayal, possible treason, secrets and the power of true love.
Beautifully and superbly written! I can hardly wait for book 2, “A Winter’s Rose (Rosalynde’s, story). Rosalynde is one of Elspeth’s sister’s, each sister has a special “gift”. Another must read by the very talented Tanya Anne Crosby! Strongly recommended to fans of Historical Romance, Historical fiction, romance that will keep you turning pages and on the edge of your seat. Captivating with a beautiful Romance.
Rating: 5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewer: AprilR
This was an EPIC read! Be prepared to sacrifice sleep for this story – I did. There are so many devious twists and turns in this plot that you never know who to trust. This was well written with so much descriptive detail I felt that I was a living bystander in the story!
Elspeth is one of five ilegitamate daughters to the now deceased King Henry by his very devious mistress Morwen. A woman so power hungry she’ll use her daughters in advantageous marriages to control the realm. Morwen is so evil and with the blackest of hearts she will stop at nothing to achieve her goals even use Magic.
Malcolm MacKinnon is the new Kings man sent to expose a traitor when Elspeth literally falls into his lap! He’s immediately attracted to her and vows to keep her safe even if it means to go against the new kings orders! This was such an action packed read I was entranced from the very first page! Tanya Anne Crosby is an extremely gifted author, her stories come to life right in front of your eyes!
I highly recommend this new book you will not be disappointed!
I recieved a complimentary copy from the author. This is my honest unbiased opinion.
This was my first book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. The combination of historical romance and magic was exciting. I loved it!
This book started out slow. It might just be me, the beginning was confusing. Once I was able to figure out the character’s relationships the storyline improved. Overall a good read.
Loved this book!
Again Tanya Anne Crosbyblow me away with another phoenomenal novel. It is filled with all the elements romance readers love action packed adventure, paranormal elements, romance plus character such as Iain and Page MacKinnon. A total page turner that I absolutely loved! Breathtaking setting, brilliants plotting. I highly recommend as I have been reading this author for over 26 years!
Elspeth and her sisters are the illegitimate daughters of dead, King Henry, and have been kept in a monastery for years. Now their mother who is once again the mistress of the King, has found a use for them. If she can punish them at the same time, that is a bonus.
Mother and daughters are all “Daughters of Avalon” and have special powers. The mother is extremely dangerous and evil. The girls are innocent and are not used to using their growing powers.
The time has come for a showdown. The throne and many lives are at stake.
Malcom MacKinnon is on special assignment for King Steven. Many years before Malcom went against the wishes and politics of his family, mainly so that he could claim his childhood home as his own.
A young woman running from someone is about to turn his life upside down. Danger, he is used to facing but there is something strange is happening that will cause him to question everything he has ever believed.
A magical story with fabulous characters, and lots of excitement. This is the first in the series and although you can read it on it’s own , it will make you want to read the next. I think you will have to read them in order. A nice thick book that gives you plenty of time to get stuck in.
Elspeth is the eldest of five illegitimate daughters of a dead english king. These girls, each who have mystical gifts inherited from the female line of their ancestors, have been sequestered at an out of the way priory since they were children by their mother. Sensing that old “mom”, who, just happens to be an evil witch who gives new meaning to the phrase “she’s had a little work done”, has something nasty in store for Elspeth, the sisters urge her to flee the priory. While on the run, she happens upon Malcom, an earl who is a special assassin for the current king of England, and he agrees to help her in her escape, but he has no real idea of what trouble he has now brought down upon himself.
Their flight is infused with danger, intrigue, dark magic, and war amidst their growing attraction and need for each other. Elspeth needs to know if their meeting is fate, or the result of something darker.
This is the first in a new series, although Malcom was a character as a young boy and man in two previous novels by this author, both well worth reading. This story has a combination of ancient history and folklore which made it immensely entertaining and the romance between Elspeth and Malcom was the icing on the cake.
I am looking forward to the future books in this series.
I read this as an arc which affected my review in no way at all.
Fearing her “gifts” will be used to defeat her sister Matilda, Elspeth Pendragon escapes the Black Mountain priory that has sheltered her and her sisters since their father’s death, only to find herself indebted to, of all men, a Scotsman, whose loyalties are in question. Left to face the wrath of a new sovereign, Malcom Scott is forced to swear fealty to Stephen of Blois in order to keep the castle he won by slaying his own grandfather. But having done that, he’s pitted himself against Scotia, and even his own sire. But even as he realizes there’s no turning back, the late King’s favorite illegitimate daughter may offer him more than he ever anticipated. Elspeth and Malcom are so very different in their beliefs. Elspeth has a very dangerous secret that she keeps. They have a lot of hurdles to overcome in order to find love. Elspeth is the eldest daughter of the dead King Henry and his mistress, the witch Morwen. Her and her sisters have been ignored by their mother their whole life until now. Morwen plans on using them as her pawns to gain power. What a great story this was. I enjoyed the characters and all of the mystical majik! I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Definitely a must read. Tanya Anne Crosby has definitely done it again! Wonderful!
Mesmerizing
Fun, great use of fantasy and history. Already purchased the next in the series.
The author is above average and I will watch for her books. A good plot.
Having read the whole 5-book collection, Tanya Anne Crosby is able to keep the action moving and develop the characters in a way that keeps you compelled to read the next book, and the next, until you reach the end.
A Wonderful Beginning to this Series.
Tanya Anne Crosby’s writing is Absolutely Wonderful.
This Book was Absolutely Wonderful to read.
Elspeth & Malcom’a Story was Wonderful. The 5 sisters are good Witches & their Mother is an Absolute Terror. Morwen doesn’t care if she has to use or hurt her daughters. Even though Elspeth didn’t do anything to hurt or harm anyone. Morwen is stunned & yet still trying to find a way to get her.
Could not put the book down. Very interesting loved reading it. want to read the next book in series.
A typical happily ever after story. Loved the characters. A real page turner from start to finish.
The first in a series. They need to be read in order. This one Is about the eldest daughter.
GOOD AUTHOR
Witch’s Daughter
I didn’t realise when I started this story that it was a paranormal and because this is not my usual genre I did find some parts of the novel difficult to comprehend. The history of the time is cleverly interwoven but I feel footnotes would have improved my understanding. Having said all the above I did enjoy the story.
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author via her newsletter. I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed; all thoughts and opinions are my own.