“Homage paid to medieval England and Scottish historical romance WITH a sprinkling of magic… Perfect.” – Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
Facing the grim prospect of a forced marriage to a feckless minion of King Stephen’s, Rosalynde, the defiant youngest daughter of Morwen Pendragon takes matters into her own hands. With the help of her mother’s spell book and a stolen wimple, she disguises … book and a stolen wimple, she disguises herself as a plain, matronly nun and flees her loveless fate…
Giles de Vere, lord of Warkworth, is facing his own arranged marriage–to Rose’s sister, the reclusive Seren, reputed to be the loveliest woman in all of Wales. But destiny has its own wayward plans, and when the bold knight finds himself a reluctant champion to a runaway nun, he hasn’t any clue of the lady’s true identity. All he knows is that while Rose is far from beautiful, there’s something magical about her that speaks to his heart…
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 returns to writing historical fiction as only she can: superbly and beautifully….” – Suzan Tisdale, bestselling author of Rowan’s Lady
“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
Books in this Series
- Book 1: The King’s Favorite
- Book 2: The Holly & the Ivy
- Book 3: A Winter’s Rose
- Book 4: Fire Song
- Book 5: Rhiannon
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Tanya Anne Crosby pens a tale that touches your soul and lives forever in your heart.
This book is my second read by this author, and it was an enjoyable action packed story.
It is not my usual read as it is a medieval era book with magic and sorcery involved, but I do loved it.
As a second book in a series, it can be read as a standalone but I do think read the previous might some more insight.
The author took time to explain the historical and political ins and outs, I’m no historian so I can not tell with is from fact and from the author’s mind, but it was perfectly crafted, as for the descriptions of the magical world and its way of working.
Rosalynde is one courageous woman, she took matter in hands in order to protect her sisters but also save her country. She is kind and ready to sacrifice even her happiness if it means saving her kin.
Giles has to fight his way in life, having a frail constitution until he reached his adult age but he took profit of his change of health to harden his body and nourish his brains.
They were perfect together and for another.
My heart arched too for Wilhelm and his loss, I do hope the author will give him his story and a second chance at love.
Now I wonder whose sister’s story will be next.
My only complain is even I do not like my reads on the erotica side, some steam is rather welcome, but here I had all the premises but nothing else once their reached the bedroom.
A 4.5 rates because the absence of a real sensual scene.
This is another book in a series of stories of five sisters born to a witch in twelfth century England. Rosalynde is one of the sisters who is desperate to stop the evil plots of her dangerous mother. While traveling to meet that endeavor, she is thrown together with Giles. He has recently inherited his father’s title, but only through a tragedy brought to his family by treachery.
The two, along with the help of Giles’ brother, must complete a task in order to save not only their own lives but the future of their nation. Is it fate that brought Rosalynde and Giles together, or is something else at work? Their feelings for each other become more than a mutual attraction but a need that has both longing for a future with each other, despite their other responsibilities.
The story, a stand alone, is filled with intrigue, politics, good vs evil, and romance. It’s another terrific story in this series and I am really looking forward to the next!
I read this as an arc which affected my review in no way at all.
Rosalynde Pendragon steals her mothers spell book and disguises herself as a nun to escape her evil mother. She has to get the spell book to her sister to hide it so that their mother will never find it. Giles de Vere in order to keep his lands is ordered by the king to marry Seren one of Rosalynde’s sisters. On his way back to his lands he comes across Rosalynde sleeping in the woods. There is something about Rosalynde that Giles is drawn to. He agrees to help her find her way to The priory where she is headed, but something about the nun is not right. During their travels Giles becomes Rosalynde’s champion and falls for a woman he cannot have. This is the second book in the Daughters of Avalon series, but also a stand alone book. I loved the first one and loved this one. I loved how Tanya Anne Crosby mixed witches, magic, and romance and made you believe! Yes I love this series and loved this book. 5 Stars! Definitely recommend this one!
A Winter’s Rose
Daughter’s of Avalon book 3
by Tanya Anne Crosby
Rosalynde is the youngest daughter of the wicked Morwen Pendragon, she means to rule England by using her daughters as pawns. After Elspeth’s defiance and marrying Malcolm Scott (The King’s Favorite book 1) Rose knows that their only hope of defeating their evil mother lies in her escaping, with their mother’s spell book, it’s a race against time before her mother realizes she’s gone. Her sisters depend on her. Disguised as a nun she sets of to get help, never expecting that her fate will be sealed.
Gilles de Verre is on his way to meet the woman that the king has chosen for him as his wife. In return he gets to rebuild his home that was destroyed. Gilles will do what is necessary but the fates have other plans when he meets Rose “the nun” . Looks are deceiving and not everything is as it seems, and he’s falling for the wrong sister.
A fast paced action packed page turner! This reader was kept on the edge of her seat while the events played out. I loved Gilles and Rose they complimented each other beautifully. Villains, intrigue a dragon make this another EPIC read! Tanya Anne Crosby has woven together a memorable romance with a magical twist. I can’t wait to read the next one!
I recieved a complimentary copy from the author. This is my honest unbiased opinion.
Rosalynde Pendragon is descended from a long line of witches. Unfortunately her mother is very wicked and uses the foulest of all magic. Rose and her sisters are doing all they can to put a stop to the problems her mother can cause for the whole of the realm.
After his whole family is wiped out Giles de Vere is forced to leave the seminary to claim his family’s lands from the Crown.
These are dark times in Britain with a wicked witch so close to the King. Our heroine and her sisters have a lot of danger to face, most of it from their mother. Does our gifted hero have the strength to be her Champion.
Lots of adventure and magical characters.
This is part of a series but each book can be read alone.
I loved it.
Had trouble seeing the connection between the characters Would have liked to have seen more of the background