A USA Today BestsellerFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Immortal Guardians series comes an enchanting new series full of romance, danger, and loyalty: The Gifted Ones
Since the day Lord Dillon earned his spurs, rumors of his savagery on the battlefield have preceded him into every room, stilling tongues and sparking fear. Weary of battle, he wishes only to find a woman he can wed who will approach him not with fear, but with the tenderness that has been absent from his life for so long. Yet only the wisewoman seems invariably at ease in his presence. Perhaps because she garners the same fear in others that he does himself.
For seven years, Alyssa has been by Lord Dillon's side, counseling him from the shadows, healing him with her hands, and staving off the worst of his loneliness while his fearsome reputation keeps others at bay. Blessed--or cursed--with gifts that label her a sorceress, she is forced to conceal her youth and the love she harbors for him beneath umbral robes that lead Dillon and his people to believe she is the same aged wisewoman who served his father.
All is revealed, however, and passions flare when an enemy threatens Dillon's life and Alyssa sacrifices everything to save him. When Dillon discovers that the wisewoman is far from elderly, he is instantly entranced. And, as he and Alyssa work together to defeat an enemy bent on destroying them both, Dillon will risk anything--even the wrath of his king--to be with her.
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Review
*AudioFile Earphones Award
* " * *As in the best audiobooks, it's the joining of Duvall's carefully constructed romance and Potter's consummate voices that yields this excellent production."
* --AudioFile Magazine
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* **Book of the Month*
" A Sorceress of His Own has a wonderful dynamic, an amazing promise of future adventures and a well-told romance that is sure to please."
--Long and Short Reviews *
"Full of danger, intrigue and passion. Dianne Duvall brought the characters to life and delivered an addicting and exciting new series. I'm hooked! Go grab a copy and devour it!"*
--Reading in Pajamas, 5 stars
"Seriously loved this book!! I can't wait for the next book in the series"
--Books-n-Kisses, 5 stars
"This book has so much history and magic in it, I was enthralled from the first page to the last."*
--Lady with a Quill *
"This was more than a medieval romance this story had power. The power to draw me in."
--Tea and Book, 5 stars
"I am not typically a fan of historical romances. I prefer present day or futuristic. The story here is so amazingly good that it never bothered me. . . I can't wait to see where this series is going."
--The Jeep Diva, 5 stars *
Praise for New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall** *
"Book after book, Duvall brings her readers complex, fascinating tales of romance, danger and loyalty."
-- RT Book Reviews
*"Duvall's storytelling is simply spellbinding." * *
-- Tome Tender
Praise for her Immortal Guardians series *
"These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day!"
-- Alexandra Ivy , New York Times Bestselling Author on Darkness Dawns
"Crackles with energy, originality, and a memorable take-no-prisoners heroine."
-- Publishers Weekly on Night Reigns
"Full of fascinating characters, a unique and wonderfully imaginative premise, and scorching hot relationships."*
-- The Romance Reviews
"Fans of paranormal romance who haven't discovered this series yet are really missing out on something extraordinary."
-- Long and Short Reviews
"Paranormal romance fans who enjoy series like J.R. Ward's Black Daggar Brotherhood will definitely want to invest time in the Immortal Guardians series."
-- All Things Urban Fantasy
"If you are a paranormal romance fan, I recommend this series!"
-- Smexy Books **
From the Author
Dear Reader,
One of the questions I am asked most often is what inspired my Immortal Guardians series--paranormal romance novels and novellas that feature dark and dangerous heroes, kick-ass heroines, action, passion, and romance. The easy answer is: this book, A Sorceress of His Own. There were, of course, other sources of inspiration--a documentary on the water bear, research into possible explanations for the emergence of vampire folklore, and a biography of King George, to name a few. But long before Sarah Bingham rescued Roland Warbrook with her trusty shovel in Darkness Dawns , I wrote A Sorceress of His Own . . . and the gifted ones were born.
Alyssa, the heroine of A Sorceress of His Own , was the first gifted one I created. And she, along with Seth, Roland and Marcus--all of whom appear in this book--fired my imagination and inspired many of the what ifs that drove me to create my Immortal Guardians. I am very pleased to bring you Alyssa's story. I hope you will enjoy it. And, for those who have read my Immortal Guardians books, I hope you will enjoy seeing Marcus as a mortal teenaged squire.
Description:
A USA Today Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Immortal Guardians series comes an enchanting new series full of romance, danger, and loyalty: The Gifted Ones
Since the day Lord Dillon earned his spurs, rumors of his savagery on the battlefield have preceded him into every room, stilling tongues and sparking fear. Weary of battle, he wishes only to find a woman he can wed who will approach him not with fear, but with the tenderness that has been absent from his life for so long. Yet only the wisewoman seems invariably at ease in his presence. Perhaps because she garners the same fear in others that he does himself.
For seven years, Alyssa has been by Lord Dillon's side, counseling him from the shadows, healing him with her hands, and staving off the worst of his loneliness while his fearsome reputation keeps others at bay. Blessed--or cursed--with gifts that label her a sorceress, she is forced to conceal her youth and the love she harbors for him beneath umbral robes that lead Dillon and his people to believe she is the same aged wisewoman who served his father.
All is revealed, however, and passions flare when an enemy threatens Dillon's life and Alyssa sacrifices everything to save him. When Dillon discovers that the wisewoman is far from elderly, he is instantly entranced. And, as he and Alyssa work together to defeat an enemy bent on destroying them both, Dillon will risk anything--even the wrath of his king--to be with her. **
Review
*AudioFile Earphones Award * " * *As in the best audiobooks, it's the joining of Duvall's carefully constructed romance and Potter's consummate voices that yields this excellent production." * --AudioFile Magazine *
* **Book of the Month*
" A Sorceress of His Own has a wonderful dynamic, an amazing promise of future adventures and a well-told romance that is sure to please."
--Long and Short Reviews *
"Full of danger, intrigue and passion. Dianne Duvall brought the characters to life and delivered an addicting and exciting new series. I'm hooked! Go grab a copy and devour it!"*
--Reading in Pajamas, 5 stars
"Seriously loved this book!! I can't wait for the next book in the series"
--Books-n-Kisses, 5 stars
--Lady with a Quill *
" This was more than a medieval romance this story had power. The power to draw me in."
--Tea and Book, 5 stars
" I am not typically a fan of historical romances. I prefer present day or futuristic. The story here is so amazingly good that it never bothered me. . . I can't wait to see where this series is going."
--The Jeep Diva, 5 stars *
Praise for New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall** *
"Book after book, Duvall brings her readers complex, fascinating tales of romance, danger and loyalty."
-- RT Book Reviews
*"Duvall's storytelling is simply spellbinding." * *
-- Tome Tender
Praise for her Immortal Guardians series *
"These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day!"
-- Alexandra Ivy , New York Times Bestselling Author on Darkness Dawns
"Crackles with energy, originality, and a memorable take-no-prisoners heroine."
-- Publishers Weekly on Night Reigns
"Full of fascinating characters, a unique and wonderfully imaginative premise, and scorching hot relationships."*
-- The Romance Reviews
"Fans of paranormal romance who haven't discovered this series yet are really missing out on something extraordinary."
-- Long and Short Reviews
"Paranormal romance fans who enjoy series like J.R. Ward's Black Daggar Brotherhood will definitely want to invest time in the Immortal Guardians series."
-- All Things Urban Fantasy
"If you are a paranormal romance fan, I recommend this series!"
-- Smexy Books **
From the Author
Dear Reader,
One of the questions I am asked most often is what inspired my Immortal Guardians series--paranormal romance novels and novellas that feature dark and dangerous heroes, kick-ass heroines, action, passion, and romance. The easy answer is: this book, A Sorceress of His Own. There were, of course, other sources of inspiration--a documentary on the water bear, research into possible explanations for the emergence of vampire folklore, and a biography of King George, to name a few. But long before Sarah Bingham rescued Roland Warbrook with her trusty shovel in Darkness Dawns , I wrote A Sorceress of His Own . . . and the gifted ones were born.
Alyssa, the heroine of A Sorceress of His Own , was the first gifted one I created. And she, along with Seth, Roland and Marcus--all of whom appear in this book--fired my imagination and inspired many of the what ifs that drove me to create my Immortal Guardians. I am very pleased to bring you Alyssa's story. I hope you will enjoy it. And, for those who have read my Immortal Guardians books, I hope you will enjoy seeing Marcus as a mortal teenaged squire.
--Dianne Duvall