Lachlann’s Legacy, by Ashley York. I love it when a new author surprises me. This story was a very interesting, informative and without a doubt entertaining story. The villains and the hero’s in the standout very clearly in the book. They do not hide their misguided intentions from anyone.
I like that the story was told clearly. I like that the writer stuck to the story and didn’t deviate from the plot with miscellaneous details. All the characters were written marvelously. Some of them had me wishing that Lachlann would take them down right then and their. That’s how talented this writer is. There are some wording that I stumbled over. I believe that the book can do without the flamboyant wording and stick to the simple words. This makes the book move more smoothly for the readers and keeps them engaged with the book. I give an added plus to the book being a page turner, what with the action, vindictive backstabbing and let’s not forget the romance. Lachlanne and Athena romance is a slow burner, but that’s where the plot of the makes up for that.
Until next time my fellow readers… read on!

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end, a book filled with adventure and romance, a hidden treasure, three warriors who are fierce yet lovable. This is a great start to a new series made even more perfect by the medieval Scotland setting. Although Ashley York is a new to me author I am happy I gave this story a try.

3.5 Stars ⭐️| 3 Flames 🔥

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The beautiful cover and blurb from Lachlann’s Legacy drew me to the book instantly. However, the novel fell short of being outstanding. The description of the Moray Coast was stunning, and the premise of the story was intriguing. I loved Lachlann’s character; he is a warrior with a big heart. I also enjoyed reading about the relationship between Lachlan and his two friends who undertake this journey together. The three warriors are on a clandestine treasure hunt. This hunt should have been the focal point of the book. However, other issues kept getting in the way.

As much as I liked Lachlann, I couldn’t connect with Ethne. Ethne was resourceful and headstrong, yet she kept making the same impulsive, wrong decisions repeatedly. Ethne’s family is part of a violent religion that deals in violence and questionable practices. The treatment of women in this group was appalling. Ethne was a strong character and well developed; she did not shine enough.

The main focus of the plot was the hunt for treasure in the caves on the coast. There wasn’t much of that; instead, there was a lot of Ethne placing herself in danger and Lachlann rescuing her. It was frustrating because the couple kept making the same poor choices. I would have liked more focus on the three warriors and their journey.

The story had intense, memorable moments. However, I felt I was reading in circles at times. The conclusion ended abruptly with a lot left unresolved. It did open the door for the other warrior’s stories, which intrigued me. I feel the story's foundation is sound and that the other upcoming books will develop better, building on the vivid sections of this book. Lachlann’s Legacy is the first book in The Order Of The Scottish Thistle. This novel had more potential than it gave, but I hope that the following two books will build momentum and clarity to become fantastic reads.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed reading this book. At first it was hard to remember the characters but as l read on l began to know them. There was a good storyline and the characters were all interesting even the wicked ones. I do recommend this book to be read and enjoyed.

It could have been better, it could have been worse. Not high praise, I know, but there's the fact that, despite not ever being fully convinced that the book was going to be what I wanted, or that I loved any of the characters, I didn't stop reading, so I guess that's a plus? Putting the book aside is always an option, and one I didn't take in this particular instance.

But the book also didn't grab me. I wanted to get lost in it, and at times the characters worked, but they never quite clicked with me. Ethne was my favorite, but I say that tepidly. And the fact that she was my favorite was already problematic, considering this is clearly the first in a series. The setup was so obvious there was no way to miss it. Except I just don't care about anyone else enough to give the second book a try.

What I wanted was romance. And a lot of it. It wouldn't even have mattered if I liked the other characters, if this romance had worked for me, I would have given anyone else a chance. But the romance was lukewarm, the characters were lukewarm, and though the writing was good, it's just not what I wanted. Not even close.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher to give me an arc copy for review.

First of all, I love this type of covers. Hot. But as far as the story goes it was a little bit slow for me honestly which kind of picks up when Lachlan n meets Ethne but still was not enough to pick me up.

This is my first book by this author and also the first book in the series. I can't say that I didn't like it. I did like it as it was intriguing and very detailed. So I would totally recommend this. Also I would totally read the other books in this series.

The book was a really nice read! I love books about long past times very much and Lachlann and his friends were very intriguing characters! I was really excited to find out that this book is the first of a series! And will definitely buy them when they come out and when I see them!

Lachlan's Legacy, the first book in a new series by Ashley York, starts off a bit slow, but it picks up speed once Lachlan encounters Ethne for the first time.

Lachlan and his two friends are warriors posing as pilgrims who have ingratiated themselves with Ethne's pagan tribe as part of their quest to find a fortune in silver that supposedly belongs to the Church. Ethne and her brother grew up in a loving, non-pagan home, but they came to live with the pagans after her brother married one and their parents died. Ethne's sister-in-law treats Ethne as a slave, but Ethne suffers mostly in silence because she loves and wants to protect her nephew.

Anyway, Lachlan and Ethne meet and are instantly smitten, but it's complicated. Ethne has a secret stash of silver coins, but can't seem to escape. It doesn't help that every male pagan and a few non-pagans lust after Ethne. Lachlan likes Ethne, but is basically lying to her. Lachlan's friends are annoyed with him for his distraction. Lots of fighting, lots of torturous stares. Caves with hidden passages. More fighting. Escape, caught, torture, escape, fight, escape, return... Eventually, it works itself out, but the path to that HEA is a little loopier (i.e, repetitive) then it needs to be.

I liked Lachlan as a hero quite a bit. He's very gentle and kind, and clearly he's protective. Ethne is also a decent heroine, though I think she could have made some better choices. I have mixed feelings about the supporting characters; young Finn does not make a particularly impressive entrance, but he quickly redeems himself. Lachlan's two buddies are, I presume, the heroes for the next two books. While I can get behind Niall as a main character, Aldred... Dunno.

If you like a book where the heroine is constantly in need of saving (though to be fair, she's pretty resilient on her own), this book is for you. There is also a definite "yay, Christianity" feel, though it's not too preachy, which may be attractive to a certain subset of reader.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Thanks!

I am new to this author, but I will be back for more. The characters are varied and have depth. The story is detailed and intriguing. This is a definite yes. Great book

This is my fair and honest review, voluntarily given and in my own words, for this ARC. I always try to find something good in any book to speak abut in a review. I must say, in this one, it was a struggle. I thought the story wandered too far from the crux of the tale. To me, it became more of a story of how everyone lusted after one woman. That's not always a bad thing however, I would have preferred more about the legend that the quest is about.