Lachlann's Legacy
by Ashley York
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Pub Date Nov 15 2020 | Archive Date Sep 02 2021
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Description
Hidden secrets could tear them apart as fast as their passion drove them together
On the Moray coast in Scotland…
Ethne’s genuine and caring nature makes her invaluable to her brother as his son’s caretaker, but he and his wife treat her as little more than their servant. When she learns their tribal leader would use her chaste status for his own purposes, Ethne plans to escape and reluctantly accepts the help of Lachlann—a handsome pilgrim she only just met at the local faire.
Despite her independent spirit, Ethne feels drawn to Lachlann. Her instincts say his intentions are honorable, but can she trust him with her heart?
Raised by his godfather with few clues to his family’s past, Lachlann values his freedom and the brotherhood of his highlander kin. Disguised as a pilgrim on a mission for the priory, he encounters Ethne, a warm, intelligent maiden whose courage in the face of a loveless marriage awakens an intense need to protect her.
Unfortunately, Ethne is one of the very people he must deceive to explore the cave system containing clues to the lost treasure he seeks. But he cannot abandon her to an uncertain fate—or deny the simmering tension between them.
With religious prejudice running high and both of them facing tests of loyalty, Lachlann and Ethne may realize the only way to fight for their futures is to surrender... to each other.
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Advance Praise
"I loved the book and it kept me enthralled, from the first sentence to the last. You fall in love with Lachlann and Ethne..."
"Hidden treasure, a quest for the Church, a maiden in distress, and three bold warriors make for a magnificently medieval tale of treachery, adventure, and romance!"
"With her usual magic touch, Ms. York has woven marvelous, precise description throughout the twists and turns of an imaginative plot to give us this entertaining adventure."
"Thank goodness this is the first book of a new series, because you’re going to want lots more of Lachlann along with his buddies, Niall and Aldred."
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780999574423 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Betty H, Reviewer
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
Reviewer 742998
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!
Sinah-Sherin W, Reviewer
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!
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