Fated to be a healer…Aednat has spent her entire life training to be the Great healer and is more than willing to remain alone and untouched to attain that goal. When she meets Diarmuid, the intense attraction she feels toward him shakes her resolve to believe in such a legend. If she gives in to the passion he ignites in her, can she settle for being less?Destined to be his…Diarmuid of … to be his…
Diarmuid of Clonascra is renowned for his bravery in battle. Only one thing daunts him: the prospect of taking a wife. The wisest course would be to keep his distance from Aednat, the bold, headstrong healer who’s far too tempting for his peace of mind. But his overlord orders him to protect her from a group of craven warriors intent on kidnapping her to steal her power.
What starts as duty for Diarmuid quickly transforms into something more. Aednat’s power might be at risk, but so is his closed-off heart.
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A story about a woman who was ostracized by her village for having a disability and a battle hardened man slowly begin to fall in love. Diarmuid never judged Aednat for her disability which was nice to see and they both learned to appreciate and accept each others strengths and weaknesses. It was a sweet story and I would recommend it.
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Sensational! Ashley dialed my number, rang my bell and blew me clean out of the water with this skillfully composed debacle, serving up fearsome facts, tangible truths and ruthless pursuits, keeping you riveted on a razors edge and frozen to your seat, propelling this gem to staggering heights. Anarchy runs rampant and mayhem is rife, broken boundaries and dissolved limitations are amplified and exploited, showcasing the greedy quirks and defying bents, reaching deep for every ounce of strength in a fierce surge of determination, bursting this baby to life brilliantly. Caught in devious scheme of captivating drama, perilous intrigue, underlying currents, cruel brutality, sinister intents, escalating danger spiraling suspense and intense situations, along with a boatload of revelations, you have one mind-blowing experience. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, adding depth and diversity, transforming into outstanding personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and graphic descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Ashley, thanks for sharing this amazing thrill with us.
An engrossing story that brings forth the times and superstitions of 1074 Eire’. Ashley York has a gift for grabbing the reader from the first page and not letting go until the end. But even as the last page has been turned I am still thinking about this engaging story. The legend is if a man is the first to sleep with a great healer, he will take all of her powers and be very strong. Aednat was touted to be such a healer but tried to stay in the shadows due to her disability, a club foot, and having been tossed aside when she was young. Rescued by her cousin she was able to have a good life and delve into her passion of healing, although never feeling confident about herself as a woman.
But then she meets Diarmuid, a great warrior and King of his tribe. Sparks start to fly and it is wonderful to see them match wits! Finding out he was really brought to Aednat’s home with the hope by her guardian that he would wed her, he tries to resist until her life becomes endangered. Escaping with her to his home and safety, there were so many times I had to hold my breath as the scenes unfolded.
The adjectives describing this book are endless.. Heartwarming, adventurous, intriguing, humorous at times, very emotional and well written. I was so engaged in this story and the wonderful characters that I felt part of that time in history. A spellbinding tale that will leave you wanting more and lucky for us there are more in this series!!! 10****
Curse of the Healer is the first book in The Derbfine Series, and introduces us to a world gone by, a world very different to our own. Aednat was born with a clubbed foot, and banished from her clan by her grandfather. Her cousin, Sean, returns her to the fold when he takes over, but Aednat is never quite welcomed. Also, as a healer, she is regarded with suspicion and mostly ignored unless her skills are needed. Sean calls for a meeting of all the clan leaders, but betrayal leads to Aednat being on the run, under the care of Diarmuid. Oengus believes she is the Great Healer, and as such, wants her power. Diarmuid will do anything he can to protect her.
This is an exceedingly well written book that will enfold you within the mists of time. There was nothing about this story that stood out as being false, or as being in the wrong time zone! There were no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow, and the pace was smooth. With a very good group of main and supporting characters, I can’t wait to head back and read more in this series. Definitely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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The writing wasn’t terrible but there were plot points that were rushed and not thoroughly thought out. The romance aspect left much to desire. Besides the on-going sexual tension between Aednat and Diarmuid that was on point, I didn’t see much of a connection. More so, the side characters were a bit of an annoyance, and unless I missed something by skimming the dull and boring scenes, why didn’t Diarmuid reprimanded his own mother for setting up Aednat kidnapping and nearly having her rape? Who brushes that aside? Nonetheless, I wish I could say this wowed me. It was not terrible but would say it was mediocre at best.