The Chosen is the single title release of the novella that was previously published in the holiday anthology AMID THE WINTER SNOW in December, 2017.From New York Times bestselling author Thea HarrisonA Wolf on the hunt…Wulfgar Hahn, better known as the Wolf of Braugne, is a man on a mission. Determined to avenge the murder of his brother, he stops at Camaeline Abbey to meet with the Chosen of … stops at Camaeline Abbey to meet with the Chosen of Camael, goddess of the Hearth. Unfortunately, it appears the Chosen wants nothing to do with him.
A leader in disguise…
Captivated by the Wolf of Braugne despite herself, Lily poses as an unassuming priestess in order to learn more about this ruthless man. But things are not as they seem, and after foiling an assassination attempt, Lily must decide if Wulf is the destroyer from her visions, or the hero of her dreams.
A choice to be made…
As war looms on the horizon, passion sparks between them, but an enduring relationship between a soldier on the march and a leader who reveres hearth and home is impossible—or is it? Among the swirling snows of the winter Masque, the gods and goddesses of the Elder Races dance, and love will find a way…
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Absolutely enjoyed this novella! Wulfgar and Lily are a wonderful couple, a driven, protective, alpha hero and a compassionate, cheeky, priestess heroine. Thea’s stories always transport me to another world where I laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again.
THE CHOSEN!!!! As I stated I am a huge and avid fan of all things that have to do with Thea Harrison and the Elder Races series and this one is no different. In this story we have Lily and Wulf!!!! This story is set in another world where there is an abbey of Priestesses and Lily is The Chosen. Wulf is set upon gaining the Chosen One’s help and at first it seems that he is not aware that Lily is indeed the Chosen One but we later find out that he is much more smarter than we first thought. Wulf comes seeking advice and help from Camaeline Abbey and is met with resistance. When Lily decides to go with him to his camp, feelings develop and truths revealed. I loved this story very much and the word building was insane. I always feel that I am there in the moment when everything is happening. I totally loved this one and this will be another I read very often. My favorite quote from this book…
*****SPOILER QUOTED EXCERPT*****
“Advance communiques are effective at disseminating new policy to a populace,” he whispered, letting his fingertips linger on the soft curve of her cheek. “Oh dear goddess, did you just say that to me?” Pulling back, she eyed him askance. “Was that remarkable sentence your way of flirting?”
Lol. Absolutely the best part for me. 4.5 Stars!!!!!
THE CHOSEN is a shot of Elder Races-world goodness. How Thea Harrison manages to create such a vivid world in a short story is beyond me. The CHOSEN is clever, gut-clenching, and entirely too romantic. I really enjoyed the struggle Lily goes through as the Chosen for her kingdom. The mantle of leadership can be heavy at times, but the way Wulf shows up for her is just right. I really hope Ms. Harrison choses to continue this story as there is so much more to be mined.
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The Chosen is a new direction in the Elder Races world. This story is set in a pocket of Other Land called Ys. There are two warring kingdoms with a neutral abbey between them. We have the small Abbey of Priestesses dedicated to Camael, a Goddess of the Hearth and Healing. Lily, their Chosen, has visions of a wolf and a tiger. She must choose one or the other. One will lead to love, adventure and perhaps happiness, the other will end in destruction. How can she choose?
They meet the Wulf of Braugne at their gate. A delegation of priestesses with Lily the Chosen among them. She is selected to join Wulf and wanting to know more about the man she travels to his camp. There is much more to the Wulf than meets the eye. They flirt and discover each other.
I loved this story but it was much too short. The story was compelling and I loved the characters. I hope we get back to the Abbey and find out more. The Tiger is intriguing, I want to find out much more!
3.75 stars–Told from dual third person points of view (Lily and Wulf) THE CHOSEN by Thea Harrison is an adult, paranormal/fantasy romance storyline focusing on goddesses, priestesses, witches, The Chosen, psychic abilities, weather mages, seers and war.
NOTE: THE CHOSEN was originally release in the December 2017 multi-authored anthology AMID THE WINTER SNOW
Loosely connected to the author’s ELDER RACES series THE CHOSEN follows Lily, a priestess or as we will learn, The Chosen, the leader of her people at The Abbey, and the woman with whom Wulf will fall in love. Wulf and his people are at war, looking for a place to rest during the unnatural violent winter storms when he meets Lily, the woman that calls to his heart. Lily has visions of Y’s doom, at war with the unknown, and soon discovers that Wulf’s warriors are slowly being poisoned, quite possibly by someone within their midst.
Thea Harrison’s THE CHOSEN is a story of fantasy; of darkened realms accessed through hidden pathways; and of two people whose lives with be forever changed by defiance and war. A detailed story line that requires a little more explanation THE CHOSEN reads like a prequel novella or the first in a series of a new ELDER RACES spin off. The premise is entertaining and intriguing; the characters are passionate; the romance is seductive but limited.