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Faerie Tale #1
The Enchanted
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon is the reluctant heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia. It’s said that there is nothing more beautiful than Eilithia and the Tylwyth Teg faeries that live there. Gabriel would disagree. Since being enchanted by the seductive temptress Aneira, a powerful witch who spoke his name four years ago, he has not seen the beauty in anything. Imprisoned by indifference and oblivious to any power but Aneira’s corrupting passion, Prince Gabriel’s mind may no longer be his own, but he will never give her his heart. That was taken from him long ago, and only glimmers of that joyous pledge keep him sane.
Somewhere across the earthly realm of Wales, Taryn of Hamilhawk dreams of a magical forest with music in its trees and a man who holds her heart in his hands. But she’s afraid of magic and, looking out her lonely tower window, prays each night to forget him. She has no idea that soon she will be his wife and that she will somehow save both him and herself from a force that threatens their future. She would never imagine that her path to passionate love will be filled with faeries, a talking tree, and a shape-changing king … and best it not be revealed until Taryn is free to bring her own magnificence and resilience to bear.
All she knows is that he calls out to her in her dreams. “Save me, Taryn.”
And her heart, no matter how she tries to deny it, must answer.
Somewhere across the earthly realm of Wales, Taryn of Hamilhawk dreams of a magical forest with music in its trees and a man who holds her heart in his hands. But she’s afraid of magic and, looking out her lonely tower window, prays each night to forget him. She has no idea that soon she will be his wife and that she will somehow save both him and herself from a force that threatens their future. She would never imagine that her path to passionate love will be filled with faeries, a talking tree, and a shape-changing king … and best it not be revealed until Taryn is free to bring her own magnificence and resilience to bear.
All she knows is that he calls out to her in her dreams. “Save me, Taryn.”
And her heart, no matter how she tries to deny it, must answer.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 20, 2016
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Genevra Thorne
3 books70 followersI live in the beautiful city of New York with my three amazing offspring, six little chihuahuas, three small parrots, two rabbits, and an occasional lizard. It's a full house where love and grace abound!
My Faerie Tale Series takes place in historic Wales and other, less worldly kingdoms. You'll meet a sacred tree with the power to speak, an evil siren with the power to seduce, and a tiny water sprite with the courage of an army. You'll travel to castles and brothels and realms where magic abounds, hearts will be tested, and true love, tried.
But only if you believe.
My Faerie Tale Series takes place in historic Wales and other, less worldly kingdoms. You'll meet a sacred tree with the power to speak, an evil siren with the power to seduce, and a tiny water sprite with the courage of an army. You'll travel to castles and brothels and realms where magic abounds, hearts will be tested, and true love, tried.
But only if you believe.
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June 29, 2016
4.5 Enchanting stars
I find that my writing skills are woefully inadequate to describe a book that I found so enchanting. It's definitely aptly named. Fantasy books aren't to everyone's tastes but for me when I read them they make me feel magical, especially so when they're good. And this one was just lovely.
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon is the reluctant heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia.
He is the son of King Aedden and his human wife Gwyneth. He carries great resentment and mistrust for anything magic and fairie related. Four years ago Aneira, a powerful fae enchantress cast a spell on him entrancing him to her beauty and her call. She beckons and he goes. He hates her but as much as he fights it he cannot throw her enchantment off himself. As a result of the spell, he cannot find joy in his surroundings anymore. He knows that his kingdom is beautiful, that his family is with him, that his people love him but he does not feel any of it. He doesn't enjoy any of it. Only in the heat of battle does he feel truly alive. Trapped in a hellish existence he seeks ways to free himself but finds none. The efforts of his family are met with hostility on his part until one day Cerdinen, a magical rowan tree, hears a powerful music in the air.
The great rowan, bending itself in the center, became Aedden’s seat. Its majestic crown of arrow-shaped leaves was no longer green, but a deep shade of amber. All around his father’s feet the leaves fell like rain into carved boxes, great and small. Tiny faeries, as gold as the crown his father now wore on his head, fluttered like wind-tossed embers to and fro, pouring tiny bags of sparkling dust into the boxes where the leaves of the rowan fell. Each golden leaf changed into gold metal. A treasure that had cost the fae more lives than they cared to ponder.
The music leads them to Taryn of Hamilhawk.
Relucantly Gabriel agrees to his father's and brother's bidding and agrees to marry her and in exchange he will protect her father's lands. Taryn is a gentle soul that has been abused in the hands of her father. He hates her as she reminds him of the wife that deserted him. Raised with no knowledge of magic, other worlds or fairies Taryn doesn't know what to believe about her realistic dreams of a magical forest with music in its trees and a beautiful man that begs her to save him every night. She tries to forget the man and her dreams as the priest punishes her for them, telling her that the man is the devil and she has sinned by summoning him. Confused, afraid and yet feeling drawn to the warrior she doesn't know what to believe. Her father, the priest and their punishments or what she feels. One day her father announces she will be wed to the Raven of Rhyddon, rumors of his black-hearted deeds and magical powers were known throughout all of Wales and England alike and Taryn is afraid that he will turn out to be the demon lord they call him to be. She decides to escape him if he turns out to be the devil and besides she will finally be away from her abusive father. Imagine her astonishment when her future husband is the man in her dreams.
Taryn’s heart halted in mid-beat. Her eyes opened wide, and her hand quaked hard enough to rattle her knuckles as it came to her mouth. He stood there, as he had so many nights before in her dreams, born of moonbeams and music. Her forest prince, her nightly angel was here in the flesh! He was real!
There are several sidekicks from Gabriel's family that add to the story and one in particular is Elusen.
I loved Elusen! He reminded me just a tiny bit of Puck from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I would love to read a book about him and his story.
Another addition was Honorah, Gabriel's sister in law. She is Irish and this is where I had a bit of a problem. The author tried to write her Irish brogue by using "ya" and "yar". Now, normally I don't notice or quibble about such things and her lines in the book aren't that many or close together but I swear every time I read "yar" I was pulled out of the book and kept picturing a ginger haired female pirate with a parrot on her shoulder. It was a personal annoyance that occurs very few times in the book and I just tried to pretend "yar" wasn't there and it was just good old plain "you".
I find my self unwilling to describe more of the plot to you. There's Aneira and her schemes and how Gabriel and Taryn fight her but I don't want to give anymore away as I think it will detract from it if you decide to read it. Another minor quibble is that there's some reiterating during the book that felt unnecessary to me.
I truly enjoyed myself with this book and I let the imagery transport me to the magical forest and I longed to dance barefoot with the fairies. I know that some of you might find this book too flowery or too sweet but to those of you that love a good fantasy book with all kinds of fairies and magic and enchantments this is the book for you. I'd especially recommend it to those that have read C.L.Wilson's The Winter King and have been looking for something close to it.
“Mayhap,” she whispered, as entranced as he when his mouth descended on hers, “you conjured me from a need in your heart, as I did with you.”
Safety Gang Note:
**ARC courtesy of Patchwork Press - Cooperative via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I find that my writing skills are woefully inadequate to describe a book that I found so enchanting. It's definitely aptly named. Fantasy books aren't to everyone's tastes but for me when I read them they make me feel magical, especially so when they're good. And this one was just lovely.
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon is the reluctant heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia.
He is the son of King Aedden and his human wife Gwyneth. He carries great resentment and mistrust for anything magic and fairie related. Four years ago Aneira, a powerful fae enchantress cast a spell on him entrancing him to her beauty and her call. She beckons and he goes. He hates her but as much as he fights it he cannot throw her enchantment off himself. As a result of the spell, he cannot find joy in his surroundings anymore. He knows that his kingdom is beautiful, that his family is with him, that his people love him but he does not feel any of it. He doesn't enjoy any of it. Only in the heat of battle does he feel truly alive. Trapped in a hellish existence he seeks ways to free himself but finds none. The efforts of his family are met with hostility on his part until one day Cerdinen, a magical rowan tree, hears a powerful music in the air.
The great rowan, bending itself in the center, became Aedden’s seat. Its majestic crown of arrow-shaped leaves was no longer green, but a deep shade of amber. All around his father’s feet the leaves fell like rain into carved boxes, great and small. Tiny faeries, as gold as the crown his father now wore on his head, fluttered like wind-tossed embers to and fro, pouring tiny bags of sparkling dust into the boxes where the leaves of the rowan fell. Each golden leaf changed into gold metal. A treasure that had cost the fae more lives than they cared to ponder.
The music leads them to Taryn of Hamilhawk.
Relucantly Gabriel agrees to his father's and brother's bidding and agrees to marry her and in exchange he will protect her father's lands. Taryn is a gentle soul that has been abused in the hands of her father. He hates her as she reminds him of the wife that deserted him. Raised with no knowledge of magic, other worlds or fairies Taryn doesn't know what to believe about her realistic dreams of a magical forest with music in its trees and a beautiful man that begs her to save him every night. She tries to forget the man and her dreams as the priest punishes her for them, telling her that the man is the devil and she has sinned by summoning him. Confused, afraid and yet feeling drawn to the warrior she doesn't know what to believe. Her father, the priest and their punishments or what she feels. One day her father announces she will be wed to the Raven of Rhyddon, rumors of his black-hearted deeds and magical powers were known throughout all of Wales and England alike and Taryn is afraid that he will turn out to be the demon lord they call him to be. She decides to escape him if he turns out to be the devil and besides she will finally be away from her abusive father. Imagine her astonishment when her future husband is the man in her dreams.
Taryn’s heart halted in mid-beat. Her eyes opened wide, and her hand quaked hard enough to rattle her knuckles as it came to her mouth. He stood there, as he had so many nights before in her dreams, born of moonbeams and music. Her forest prince, her nightly angel was here in the flesh! He was real!
There are several sidekicks from Gabriel's family that add to the story and one in particular is Elusen.
I loved Elusen! He reminded me just a tiny bit of Puck from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I would love to read a book about him and his story.
Another addition was Honorah, Gabriel's sister in law. She is Irish and this is where I had a bit of a problem. The author tried to write her Irish brogue by using "ya" and "yar". Now, normally I don't notice or quibble about such things and her lines in the book aren't that many or close together but I swear every time I read "yar" I was pulled out of the book and kept picturing a ginger haired female pirate with a parrot on her shoulder. It was a personal annoyance that occurs very few times in the book and I just tried to pretend "yar" wasn't there and it was just good old plain "you".
I find my self unwilling to describe more of the plot to you. There's Aneira and her schemes and how Gabriel and Taryn fight her but I don't want to give anymore away as I think it will detract from it if you decide to read it. Another minor quibble is that there's some reiterating during the book that felt unnecessary to me.
I truly enjoyed myself with this book and I let the imagery transport me to the magical forest and I longed to dance barefoot with the fairies. I know that some of you might find this book too flowery or too sweet but to those of you that love a good fantasy book with all kinds of fairies and magic and enchantments this is the book for you. I'd especially recommend it to those that have read C.L.Wilson's The Winter King and have been looking for something close to it.
“Mayhap,” she whispered, as entranced as he when his mouth descended on hers, “you conjured me from a need in your heart, as I did with you.”
Safety Gang Note:
**ARC courtesy of Patchwork Press - Cooperative via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2016
Sometimes you are just in the mood for flowery, passionate prose that celebrates the beauty in anticipation and consummation of everlasting romantic love. The Enchanted by Genevra Thorne delivers this, and then some. This book, and its sequel, excel in building a deep and abiding love, testing that love, finding ecstasy in that love, and then letting it flourish forever. All those words feel so over the top, but they really are so appropriate to this book.
Prince Gabriel is cursed to hollowly bow to the decadent demands of a wicked fairy. He despairs, along with his family, of ever breaking the curse. He marries the unsuspecting and timid Taryn in what at first seems a political arrangement, but in realization is much, much more. Even the odd impression of their love feeling a little prescribed at the beginning gets a deeper and richer explanation. Taryn undergoes a metamorphosis, so give both her, and the unfeeling Gabriel, a little bit of breathing room before deciding she is too much of a mouse and he is too much of a lout. Their journey is worth reading.
At times the story lagged a little, and for a fairy tale based upon a warrior prince, I expected a little more rousing adventure. However, the fantasy world was complex and richly detailed, plus the secondary characters are plentiful and interesting. Finally, the love scenes have a pulse and rhythm to them that overwhelm your senses. They are that well written.
Prince Gabriel is cursed to hollowly bow to the decadent demands of a wicked fairy. He despairs, along with his family, of ever breaking the curse. He marries the unsuspecting and timid Taryn in what at first seems a political arrangement, but in realization is much, much more. Even the odd impression of their love feeling a little prescribed at the beginning gets a deeper and richer explanation. Taryn undergoes a metamorphosis, so give both her, and the unfeeling Gabriel, a little bit of breathing room before deciding she is too much of a mouse and he is too much of a lout. Their journey is worth reading.
At times the story lagged a little, and for a fairy tale based upon a warrior prince, I expected a little more rousing adventure. However, the fantasy world was complex and richly detailed, plus the secondary characters are plentiful and interesting. Finally, the love scenes have a pulse and rhythm to them that overwhelm your senses. They are that well written.
June 17, 2016
I must say that the title says it all: this is a pure fairy tale!
There's the enchanted prince, the beautiful, sweet, abused heroine, the bad, evel witch, her even more bad mother, the enchanted kingdom, fairies, pixies, there's... everything! And more!!!
It was like reading a fairy tale and being again 12 years old!
It is naive, it is full of misunderstandings and enchatments, it is alsmot too sweet! But i enoyed returning to my youth!
There's the enchanted prince, the beautiful, sweet, abused heroine, the bad, evel witch, her even more bad mother, the enchanted kingdom, fairies, pixies, there's... everything! And more!!!
It was like reading a fairy tale and being again 12 years old!
It is naive, it is full of misunderstandings and enchatments, it is alsmot too sweet! But i enoyed returning to my youth!
October 26, 2019
Kindly received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This is why you should never judge a book by its cover. I’ve been putting this book off for a very long time due to its cover thinking it would not be good. But boy was I wrong. This book was a bundle of faeries and all things magical. It is a pure shame that this book isn’t much famous and people ignore such amazing books.
Everything about this book was magical. From its setting to its characters. I felt as if I was living there watching the whole thing unfold like a movie infront of my eyes while I read this. The prose was well put that I felt magically transported to the far world while I read.
I admit I was scared for a minute they would kill off Elusen as he was getting all the redemption in a way. But I am glad for the ending. It was beautifully put. Now I am off to read the second book in the installment hoping it would be as wonderful as the first.
This is why you should never judge a book by its cover. I’ve been putting this book off for a very long time due to its cover thinking it would not be good. But boy was I wrong. This book was a bundle of faeries and all things magical. It is a pure shame that this book isn’t much famous and people ignore such amazing books.
Everything about this book was magical. From its setting to its characters. I felt as if I was living there watching the whole thing unfold like a movie infront of my eyes while I read this. The prose was well put that I felt magically transported to the far world while I read.
I admit I was scared for a minute they would kill off Elusen as he was getting all the redemption in a way. But I am glad for the ending. It was beautifully put. Now I am off to read the second book in the installment hoping it would be as wonderful as the first.
March 2, 2025
This was an enjoyable fairy tale read. It was set in Medieval Wales but had many fae elements. It read like a fairy tale as well with people being enchanted and love being the way to break the spell. I really enjoyed Taryn. She had a hard life but was a good person. Gabriel was a little frustrating at times but he made for a good love interest. The romance was good and there were some great supporting characters. Overall this was a fun escape.
February 21, 2016
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from LoP (Lovers of Paranormal)*
This book was simply amazing, that not enough words can describe how I'm feeling after reading it! I looooovvvveeee stories about the fae, but this one was infinitely more different and spectacular! We are taken back in time to Wales where we meet two people who seem to be lost in their lives. Taryn is held back living with her father that seems to more than dislike her, and there are soooo many rules! We then meet Gabriel, who is enchanted to respond to someone who he does not like, but when Taryn and Gabriel meet things finally begin to look up for the pair! Finally there is happiness in these two deserving souls, but as the twists begin to come, will their happiness last?
I have officially fallen for these characters and this wondrous world!! I had a hard time putting this one down! Taryn begins as such a timid woman, but as it progresses she becomes so strong! I love how she brought out the best in Gabriel. But with every great story we also have the wicked witches.... So happy karma caught up with them! Not just the main characters were well developed, but a number of the secondary characters were written beautifully!
This was a story that will be sticking with me long past the last words written. This was a great read, and I highly recommend this to all who love the fae!
This book was simply amazing, that not enough words can describe how I'm feeling after reading it! I looooovvvveeee stories about the fae, but this one was infinitely more different and spectacular! We are taken back in time to Wales where we meet two people who seem to be lost in their lives. Taryn is held back living with her father that seems to more than dislike her, and there are soooo many rules! We then meet Gabriel, who is enchanted to respond to someone who he does not like, but when Taryn and Gabriel meet things finally begin to look up for the pair! Finally there is happiness in these two deserving souls, but as the twists begin to come, will their happiness last?
I have officially fallen for these characters and this wondrous world!! I had a hard time putting this one down! Taryn begins as such a timid woman, but as it progresses she becomes so strong! I love how she brought out the best in Gabriel. But with every great story we also have the wicked witches.... So happy karma caught up with them! Not just the main characters were well developed, but a number of the secondary characters were written beautifully!
This was a story that will be sticking with me long past the last words written. This was a great read, and I highly recommend this to all who love the fae!
June 19, 2016
I was hooked from that beginning. You will never go wronged with Paula Quinn's writings.
March 30, 2016
Tales of enchanted lands, faeries and love, do we ever get tired of them? There is something magical in their stores, even when those childhood tales get a grown up spin. Gabriel is the heir to the throne of his kingdom, but for four years he has been under the enchantment of a wicked seductress he refused to be taken in by. She is all he thinks of, life has little meaning and he is a broken man. Only his heart knows there is another he wants, but who is she, where is she and why doesn’t she come for him?
In the human realm, a young woman dreams nightly of a fantasy lover who cries out to her in the night, who begs her to save him. Taryn’s dreams are both beautiful and terrifying, but the man she loves is out there and he needs her. Taryn knows faeries are magical myths, but when her dreams become reality and Gabriel stands before her, she will have to be brave enough and strong enough for the both of them, and use the power of the only magic she knows, love.
The Enchanted by Genevra Thorne is definitely and enchanted tale of love and the power it holds over any heart. Follow on this magical journey as once again, love conquers all when two beings from different worlds find the meaning of all-encompassing love. Ms. Thorne’s characters are a delight, from the shop-shifting King to the enchanted tree with great wisdom. There are dark twists, moments that feel ominous and moments that will break your heart, but through it all, one always feels they have entered another realm as the magical swirls around and the characters come to life, well, like magic! A sweet romance that will put you under the author’s spell.
I received this copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Faerie Tale - Book 1
Publisher: Booktrope Editions
Publication Date: January 27, 2016
Genre: Adult Fairy Tale | Fantasy
Print Length: 287 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
In the human realm, a young woman dreams nightly of a fantasy lover who cries out to her in the night, who begs her to save him. Taryn’s dreams are both beautiful and terrifying, but the man she loves is out there and he needs her. Taryn knows faeries are magical myths, but when her dreams become reality and Gabriel stands before her, she will have to be brave enough and strong enough for the both of them, and use the power of the only magic she knows, love.
The Enchanted by Genevra Thorne is definitely and enchanted tale of love and the power it holds over any heart. Follow on this magical journey as once again, love conquers all when two beings from different worlds find the meaning of all-encompassing love. Ms. Thorne’s characters are a delight, from the shop-shifting King to the enchanted tree with great wisdom. There are dark twists, moments that feel ominous and moments that will break your heart, but through it all, one always feels they have entered another realm as the magical swirls around and the characters come to life, well, like magic! A sweet romance that will put you under the author’s spell.
I received this copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Faerie Tale - Book 1
Publisher: Booktrope Editions
Publication Date: January 27, 2016
Genre: Adult Fairy Tale | Fantasy
Print Length: 287 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 19, 2016
A fantastic book full of magic: a wonderful hero, a likable heroine, lovely side characters, beautiful world building and great story. A real fairy (faerie) tale for adults, with beautifully written steamy scenes. It was great to see the main characters change throughout the story - the heroine from being timid and naive to being brave and strong and for the hero to slowly breaking the enchantment and finding love and his feelings again.
March 24, 2016
THE ENCHANTED is absolutely enchanting! Genevra Thorne has created a delightful historical world full of faeries, magic, beauty, and mischief. This is the start of a great new series. I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
Taryn is a young woman living in Wales in 1232. Every night she dreams of a handsome man who begs her to save him. She made the mistake of confessing this to her father's household chaplain, Father Aimsley. Father Aimsley convinced Taryn that these dreams are evil and sinful and sentenced her punishment for penance. This is nothing new for Taryn. Her father and Father Aimsley are cruel, often sending her to the pit for her "sins." The cruelest punishment of all is the marriage her father arranged for her with Lord Gabriel ab Aedden of Rhyddon.
Gabriel is half Tylwyth Teg, a race of Welsh faeries. His father is king of the Tylwyth Teg and has made Gabriel his heir. Gabriel wants nothing to do with the faery realm. Unfortunately, he has been enchanted by a Daoine Sidhe named Aneira. This enchantment causes Gabriel to desire only Aneira, even though they are enemies and Aneira seeks to destroy Gabriel and his family. He is unable to see any beauty in his surroundings because of this enchantment. Gabriel's family thinks that Taryn may be able to free Gabriel from Aneira. Gabriel, cynical as ever, thinks his plight is hopeless.
Can Taryn break Aneira's enchantment of Gabriel? Can they learn to live together? Will they fall in love? Can they both survive the wrath of the vengeful Daoine Sidhe?
Taryn and Gabriel resist each other at first, as happens in most romance novels. In THE ENCHANTED, however, the resistance is believable. Taryn has been brought up to believe that her desires are sinful and that she should be ashamed of herself for feeling desire at all. Couple that with the knowledge that her new husband has a lover and I can understand why she avoided him at the beginning.
I also really loved the secondary characters in THE ENCHANTED. Elusen is my favorite. I really hope to read more about him as the series continues. The Gwragedd Annwn are also pretty awesome. The nicknames they had for everyone (e.g. Thewife, Themother, Witchcow) had me laughing to myself. I hope for more of the Gwragedd Annwn in future books in the series, even though I have no idea how to pronounce "Gwragedd Annwn."
THE ENCHANTED is totally engrossing. I have high hopes for the rest of the series!
Taryn is a young woman living in Wales in 1232. Every night she dreams of a handsome man who begs her to save him. She made the mistake of confessing this to her father's household chaplain, Father Aimsley. Father Aimsley convinced Taryn that these dreams are evil and sinful and sentenced her punishment for penance. This is nothing new for Taryn. Her father and Father Aimsley are cruel, often sending her to the pit for her "sins." The cruelest punishment of all is the marriage her father arranged for her with Lord Gabriel ab Aedden of Rhyddon.
Gabriel is half Tylwyth Teg, a race of Welsh faeries. His father is king of the Tylwyth Teg and has made Gabriel his heir. Gabriel wants nothing to do with the faery realm. Unfortunately, he has been enchanted by a Daoine Sidhe named Aneira. This enchantment causes Gabriel to desire only Aneira, even though they are enemies and Aneira seeks to destroy Gabriel and his family. He is unable to see any beauty in his surroundings because of this enchantment. Gabriel's family thinks that Taryn may be able to free Gabriel from Aneira. Gabriel, cynical as ever, thinks his plight is hopeless.
Can Taryn break Aneira's enchantment of Gabriel? Can they learn to live together? Will they fall in love? Can they both survive the wrath of the vengeful Daoine Sidhe?
Taryn and Gabriel resist each other at first, as happens in most romance novels. In THE ENCHANTED, however, the resistance is believable. Taryn has been brought up to believe that her desires are sinful and that she should be ashamed of herself for feeling desire at all. Couple that with the knowledge that her new husband has a lover and I can understand why she avoided him at the beginning.
I also really loved the secondary characters in THE ENCHANTED. Elusen is my favorite. I really hope to read more about him as the series continues. The Gwragedd Annwn are also pretty awesome. The nicknames they had for everyone (e.g. Thewife, Themother, Witchcow) had me laughing to myself. I hope for more of the Gwragedd Annwn in future books in the series, even though I have no idea how to pronounce "Gwragedd Annwn."
THE ENCHANTED is totally engrossing. I have high hopes for the rest of the series!
March 13, 2016
I really loved the book. The story of Gabriel and Taryn is really sad but also very beautiful. It has very funny moments and I looove it, I recommend it.
January 23, 2016
I am officially in a "Book Hangover" right now. This is one of those reads that just doesn't want you to put it down, begging for just one more page. Normally my preferences run towards Historical Romance or Paranormal, but when I came across this Fantasy A Faerie Tale: The Enchanted I decided I would give it a try. It has an added bonus of being the first in a series, and I love books in a series.
Taryn Hamilton, abused and oppressed by her father, is being married off to a terrifying man in exchange for the protection of her father's holdings from English invaders. Taryn truly shouldn't worry too much, it couldn't be worse than being thrown in her father's pit for the myriad of offenses she committed on a seemingly daily basis. But she didn't want to marry this stranger coming for her, she wanted the man she dreamed of nightly...the one only she could save, if she could just say his name.
Lord Gabriel ab Aedden of Rhyddon, Prince of the Tylwyth Teg was enchanted. He saw no beauty in life unless Aneira of the Daoine Sidhe desired it. When she called, he went, what she wanted, he gave. His life was worthless. But there was one chance, a song, a woman... a hope. Gabriel journeyed to Hamilhawk, home of his last chance. When Taryn saw Gabriel, she saw the man in her dreams. When Gabriel saw Taryn he saw a woman much in need of rescuing from a tyrannical man. It would do for now.
I'm not going to say more about the plot of the book, I don't want to ruin it for you. I will say that I loved watching the dormouse change into a strong and capable woman. I loved Gabriel and Taryn together, I loved their journey and I adored their ending. The side character...who really can't be called a side character, Elusen stole my heart! I absolutely adored him and I look forward to seeing him in future books, hopefully with his own love interest??!! And I have to say, I have been eating a lot of peach yogurt...drinking peach tea... for some strange reason I'm craving peaches! Thank you so much Genevra Thorne. I look forward to the next installment in this series, you are on my auto-buy list!!
Until Next Time!
xxoo Terree
Taryn Hamilton, abused and oppressed by her father, is being married off to a terrifying man in exchange for the protection of her father's holdings from English invaders. Taryn truly shouldn't worry too much, it couldn't be worse than being thrown in her father's pit for the myriad of offenses she committed on a seemingly daily basis. But she didn't want to marry this stranger coming for her, she wanted the man she dreamed of nightly...the one only she could save, if she could just say his name.
Lord Gabriel ab Aedden of Rhyddon, Prince of the Tylwyth Teg was enchanted. He saw no beauty in life unless Aneira of the Daoine Sidhe desired it. When she called, he went, what she wanted, he gave. His life was worthless. But there was one chance, a song, a woman... a hope. Gabriel journeyed to Hamilhawk, home of his last chance. When Taryn saw Gabriel, she saw the man in her dreams. When Gabriel saw Taryn he saw a woman much in need of rescuing from a tyrannical man. It would do for now.
I'm not going to say more about the plot of the book, I don't want to ruin it for you. I will say that I loved watching the dormouse change into a strong and capable woman. I loved Gabriel and Taryn together, I loved their journey and I adored their ending. The side character...who really can't be called a side character, Elusen stole my heart! I absolutely adored him and I look forward to seeing him in future books, hopefully with his own love interest??!! And I have to say, I have been eating a lot of peach yogurt...drinking peach tea... for some strange reason I'm craving peaches! Thank you so much Genevra Thorne. I look forward to the next installment in this series, you are on my auto-buy list!!
Until Next Time!
xxoo Terree
December 5, 2016
3.75 stars
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May 2, 2016
I'm so glad I got to read this. I don't read many paranormal stories but because this was part historical romance it definitely added to my interest. But I have to say, it didn't read paranormal to me at all. Fae is absolutely different and I'm highly enjoying Fae romances and will definitely be reading more of them.
Genevra knows how to write a good enchanting romance and it kept me turning the pages. The little humor she threw in there was a wonderful way to start a story full of passion and angst, so it lighten up the pages.
Gabriel, I loved. Yes he's half human-half Fae and a prince! He has lots of hero appeal: macular, strong, intimidating, powerful, a leader, and well, a bad boy all around yet held a heart of gold with love in his eyes and heart. I definitely felt for him because he couldn't see or feel the beauty of life and nature anymore because of a spell that was casted on him. An enchantment that will make him irresistible to the lure of a vengeful Fae witch.
This made me feel for Taryn because she was practically sold as a wife to Gabriel by her hateful father in exchange for protection of his land. Land over his only daughter, right? And because she knows that he has a spell on him, I feel for her when she thinks he's with his lover when he gets called to be that witch's pet. But she has a mysterious past and the power to save Gabriel from the enchantment.
However, even with their strong attraction Gabriel has trust issues and with letting his heart open to his wife. He believes it's another spell and he doesn't want to be in control by another woman. But Taryn doesn't need magic to make him fall for her. Everything she does enchants him: the way she cleans, the way she smiles, the humming and walking through the fields...
They make such a great couple. They both had to learn to trust each other and I applaud Taryn for holding her ground and slowly making an her way it I Gabriel's heart.
But I have to say, I was hot when Gabriel and Taryn had their first steamy incidental encounter in the solar room. They didn't get down and dirty with it (which they totally should have) but it wasn't of their own doing because that evil witch was calling Gabriel for some loving romp in the forest...unfortunately, but it was hot. What a tease! I absolutely couldn't wait for their first real encounter after that. It was going to be fantastic!
Aside from that I'm highly interested in learning more about Rhys, Gabriel's half human brother. He's the light to Gabriel's dark and having him as a secondary character, along with his wife and children helped move and break missunderstandings along the way. But because he already has a wife..... He won't have a story. But I adore him still.
I am definitely going to be reading the next book in the series.
Genevra knows how to write a good enchanting romance and it kept me turning the pages. The little humor she threw in there was a wonderful way to start a story full of passion and angst, so it lighten up the pages.
Gabriel, I loved. Yes he's half human-half Fae and a prince! He has lots of hero appeal: macular, strong, intimidating, powerful, a leader, and well, a bad boy all around yet held a heart of gold with love in his eyes and heart. I definitely felt for him because he couldn't see or feel the beauty of life and nature anymore because of a spell that was casted on him. An enchantment that will make him irresistible to the lure of a vengeful Fae witch.
This made me feel for Taryn because she was practically sold as a wife to Gabriel by her hateful father in exchange for protection of his land. Land over his only daughter, right? And because she knows that he has a spell on him, I feel for her when she thinks he's with his lover when he gets called to be that witch's pet. But she has a mysterious past and the power to save Gabriel from the enchantment.
However, even with their strong attraction Gabriel has trust issues and with letting his heart open to his wife. He believes it's another spell and he doesn't want to be in control by another woman. But Taryn doesn't need magic to make him fall for her. Everything she does enchants him: the way she cleans, the way she smiles, the humming and walking through the fields...
They make such a great couple. They both had to learn to trust each other and I applaud Taryn for holding her ground and slowly making an her way it I Gabriel's heart.
But I have to say, I was hot when Gabriel and Taryn had their first steamy incidental encounter in the solar room. They didn't get down and dirty with it (which they totally should have) but it wasn't of their own doing because that evil witch was calling Gabriel for some loving romp in the forest...unfortunately, but it was hot. What a tease! I absolutely couldn't wait for their first real encounter after that. It was going to be fantastic!
Aside from that I'm highly interested in learning more about Rhys, Gabriel's half human brother. He's the light to Gabriel's dark and having him as a secondary character, along with his wife and children helped move and break missunderstandings along the way. But because he already has a wife..... He won't have a story. But I adore him still.
I am definitely going to be reading the next book in the series.
May 15, 2016
A Faerie Tale: The Enchanted by Genevra Thorne is a new and exciting Fantasy Romance with Paranormal elements. Book 1 in the "Faerie Tale" Series. Written in a uniqueness that draws the reader into the story, however, it is written in different characters POV, which can be overwhelming at times, but Ms. Thorne has somehow pulled it off masterfully. Written with Historical Medieval Britain as a backdrop in a Fantasy world. Ms. Thorne does a beautiful job of world building between the human and Faerie worlds, which causes the reader to step into a different realm. Readers of the fae, faeries, pre-designed destinty, magic, romance, wicked witchs, human and fairie worlds, the reader will found in this romance, an excitement into the world of faeries.
The H/H are unique and compelling. No damsel in distress in this story!
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon, the reluctant heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia, and the unwilling lover of an evil witch's daughter, has lost all emotions. Can heroine, Taryn of Hamilhawk, from the earthly realm, save them both from an uncertain future? Taryn is betrothed to Prince Gabriel unknowingly, by her cruel father, the King of Hamilhawk. She has also been dreaming of Gabriel, as her handsome prince. Can Taryn and Gabriel find their HEA or will they be destroyed by the wicked witch? Magical, and enchanting, I had a few chuckles along the way, which in no way takes away from the seriousness of the story. Not your children's fairy tale, but a step into the magical world of faes, faeries, witches and humans. WOW, Ms. Thorne has pulled off an enchanting new series!
Genevra Thorne also writes as the Bestselling author of historical Romance, Paula Quinn. This is her first foray into Fantasy Romance, and she has pulled it off beautifully and masterfully. I look forward to the next Faerie Tale.
Received for an honest review from the author, however, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
Rating: 4
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
The H/H are unique and compelling. No damsel in distress in this story!
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon, the reluctant heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia, and the unwilling lover of an evil witch's daughter, has lost all emotions. Can heroine, Taryn of Hamilhawk, from the earthly realm, save them both from an uncertain future? Taryn is betrothed to Prince Gabriel unknowingly, by her cruel father, the King of Hamilhawk. She has also been dreaming of Gabriel, as her handsome prince. Can Taryn and Gabriel find their HEA or will they be destroyed by the wicked witch? Magical, and enchanting, I had a few chuckles along the way, which in no way takes away from the seriousness of the story. Not your children's fairy tale, but a step into the magical world of faes, faeries, witches and humans. WOW, Ms. Thorne has pulled off an enchanting new series!
Genevra Thorne also writes as the Bestselling author of historical Romance, Paula Quinn. This is her first foray into Fantasy Romance, and she has pulled it off beautifully and masterfully. I look forward to the next Faerie Tale.
Received for an honest review from the author, however, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
Rating: 4
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
March 20, 2016
Enchanted. It pretty much defines my feeling, right now.
The book by Genevra Thorne is perfect to its title because it bring us to an enchanted world of faeries and a hot and handsome prince.
The characters have the sweet taste of the fairy tales but it's a book for adults and as such it doesn't let the reader down.
You can find steaming moments withing its pages but the author has a flowing way with words.
It is never dirty, never too much. Sensuality is in good measure to help the reader understand how deep love is among the characters.
It is sometimes poetic in the descriptions. I wouldn't say it's a funny book, but some passages are rather funny. There are good moments to chuckle.
There is a palace in the human world and an otherworldly kingdom, of which the main character is the not so much interested prince. There is a damsel in distress, who he obviously saves, and there are many other characters to build up a family where the plot happens.
Enchanted made me recall my favorite books of my childhood but never think it's not worth your time! I couldn'1t stop reading!
Enchanted made me go to bed at 4:30 am! I'm a fast reader otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to read it in a single take. It has around three hundred pages but you never think it should have already finished. Every single page is welcome and makes you sigh for more. And there is more! The Beloved.
I'm jumping into it today. I'll tell you my opinion about it later.
The book by Genevra Thorne is perfect to its title because it bring us to an enchanted world of faeries and a hot and handsome prince.
The characters have the sweet taste of the fairy tales but it's a book for adults and as such it doesn't let the reader down.
You can find steaming moments withing its pages but the author has a flowing way with words.
It is never dirty, never too much. Sensuality is in good measure to help the reader understand how deep love is among the characters.
It is sometimes poetic in the descriptions. I wouldn't say it's a funny book, but some passages are rather funny. There are good moments to chuckle.
There is a palace in the human world and an otherworldly kingdom, of which the main character is the not so much interested prince. There is a damsel in distress, who he obviously saves, and there are many other characters to build up a family where the plot happens.
Enchanted made me recall my favorite books of my childhood but never think it's not worth your time! I couldn'1t stop reading!
Enchanted made me go to bed at 4:30 am! I'm a fast reader otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to read it in a single take. It has around three hundred pages but you never think it should have already finished. Every single page is welcome and makes you sigh for more. And there is more! The Beloved.
I'm jumping into it today. I'll tell you my opinion about it later.
February 23, 2016
The Enchanted was just as the title implies, enchanting. Transported by our storyteller into a medevil world of fae magic and shenanigans The character development was beautiful with both the main characters as well as a well developed supporting cast. Each character grew and changed throughout the story, pulling at our heartstrings along the way. While I normally read books with alot more action, there is just the right amount here to keep you turning the page without making you nervous. I ended this book feeling like I'd just taken a stroll through lavender fields, and I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal, romance or just a delightful love story. (I received this copy in exchange for an honest review)
July 1, 2016
I loved this book an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish Gabriel Is a Lord and the future king if teg he is under a spell he can't love he can't see the beauty in the world his entire outlook on life is muted and the only way to save him is to find someone who's song he can hear to fall in love with him
Taryn is the daughter of a Lord who is cruel he gives her to Gabriel so that if her father comes under attack he must protect him
Is taryn the person who will save Gabriel or will his world always be muted to find out I strongly recommend that you get this book
Taryn is the daughter of a Lord who is cruel he gives her to Gabriel so that if her father comes under attack he must protect him
Is taryn the person who will save Gabriel or will his world always be muted to find out I strongly recommend that you get this book
March 9, 2016
I was looking for a good book about Fairies and I believe I did. This was a tale about a fairy Prince who is under a curse and needs someone to break it. That someone is Taryn a woman who has lived a hard life with a father who hates her. This story just pulled me in. I could not put it down! I was not planning on finishing this book tonight. I pulled the oh just one more chapter card and before I knew it I had finished. It was such a sweet, romantic tale. I loved it!
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February 27, 2022
What an absolutely magical story! At first I was a bit overwhelmed by all the various enchantments, allures, glamours and faeries but once I settled into the story, I was....well....enchanted:) I haven't read too many of these types of stories but now I'm looking forward to reading more.
Gabriel and Taryn have always been fated to be together but between a witch's enchantment on Gabriel and Taryn only having her dreams to go on, their path to happiness is not an easy one. I loved all the characters (except the evil ones!!) and really enjoyed the fantasy world they lived in.
I enjoyed this first book in the Faerie Tale series so much, I've now bought the second one and will start reading it now:) Kudos to Paula Quinn and her mighty pen for giving us such stories to read.
Gabriel and Taryn have always been fated to be together but between a witch's enchantment on Gabriel and Taryn only having her dreams to go on, their path to happiness is not an easy one. I loved all the characters (except the evil ones!!) and really enjoyed the fantasy world they lived in.
I enjoyed this first book in the Faerie Tale series so much, I've now bought the second one and will start reading it now:) Kudos to Paula Quinn and her mighty pen for giving us such stories to read.
September 6, 2017
As a reader who enjoys many genres. I found this book to be a perfect hybrid of elements. The author takes us to a medieval setting where fantasy, the "real" world, and romance collide. The cast of supporting characters are rich and thoroughly enjoyable too. Overall, this is a well paced story that grabbed my attention and kept me engaged.
June 27, 2016
This book is a retelling of beauty and the beast. I would myself categorise this one as new adult. I loved the way the world is build and the pace of the book. somehow I did mis some depth in the characters
June 30, 2016
Enchanted is an enjoyable fantasy story. The plot lagged a bit at times in the middle, but there were enough twists to keep me reading, and I'm glad I did. The ending came as a surprise to me and was a great conclusion to the story. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series
October 4, 2016
this book was just magical......
April 20, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Classic faerie tale ... what could be better? I enjoyed this book immensely. I only wish it had a better epilogue.
June 19, 2016
3.5 stars.
This is an enjoyable, easy read with a very faint medieval Welsh gloss, a fair sprinkling of magic and a romance that starts as an arranged marriage and weaves its way into a perfect, destined kind of love. It’s much more fantasy than it is historical, but the characters are nice, there’s some fun family interactions and it has a decent olde-worlde feel.
Although, historically speaking, I have a few issues with this book. I won’t get into them all because that could take all day, but I’m slightly concerned that this is set in 1232, with Gabriel having already been off fighting in Llewelyn ap Gruffudd’s wars for ten or so years, when Llewelyn himself was only born in 1223… so I’m thinking that’s doubtful. My other issue is with the fact this is set in Wales, yet has absolutely no sense of place. If they’re in North Wales then surely, at some point, someone should have mentioned the mountains. I know Snowdonia isn’t vast by some ranges, but it does dominate the skyline, and it’s also gloriously beautiful. You’d notice it if you were there. There should also be rain, lots of rain, and there shouldn’t be any wisteria. Not even in an enchanted forest.
So it’s not perfect, but if you can forget the history and the location and can overlook the irritating “Irish” accent of one of the characters, then this is enjoyable. Taryn starts out as timid and nervous, having been punished continuously whenever she showed any spirit. I liked how she gradually opened up and became more outspoken as the book progressed. Gabriel also changes, from a man who cannot feel emotion or see beauty, gradually coming back to himself. I have to admit he’s never quite as cold as I might have expected, since he knows throughout that he’s missing something and is permanently searching for a solution.
The romance is sweeping, and although the progression stretches across the book it's also kind of swift, but I liked both characters so I happily went along with the lustful feelings turning quickly to love, with added jealous moments thrown in for good measure. I liked the magic too, though I would have liked Taryn to have spent more time in the wood, and I would have loved to have seen more of Gabriel’s tree magic. It has a nice fae feel, with mischief and darkness as well as light, music and laughter. The bad guys could have done with a little more depth than women scorned, but it worked well enough in the tale.
If you’re looking for something light and easy, that doesn’t delve too deep and will sweep you away to a time and place that happened a long, long time ago in a land far, far away, then you should enjoy this. It definitely has a fairytale feel and I liked it. I look forward to reading the next one.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
This is an enjoyable, easy read with a very faint medieval Welsh gloss, a fair sprinkling of magic and a romance that starts as an arranged marriage and weaves its way into a perfect, destined kind of love. It’s much more fantasy than it is historical, but the characters are nice, there’s some fun family interactions and it has a decent olde-worlde feel.
Although, historically speaking, I have a few issues with this book. I won’t get into them all because that could take all day, but I’m slightly concerned that this is set in 1232, with Gabriel having already been off fighting in Llewelyn ap Gruffudd’s wars for ten or so years, when Llewelyn himself was only born in 1223… so I’m thinking that’s doubtful. My other issue is with the fact this is set in Wales, yet has absolutely no sense of place. If they’re in North Wales then surely, at some point, someone should have mentioned the mountains. I know Snowdonia isn’t vast by some ranges, but it does dominate the skyline, and it’s also gloriously beautiful. You’d notice it if you were there. There should also be rain, lots of rain, and there shouldn’t be any wisteria. Not even in an enchanted forest.
So it’s not perfect, but if you can forget the history and the location and can overlook the irritating “Irish” accent of one of the characters, then this is enjoyable. Taryn starts out as timid and nervous, having been punished continuously whenever she showed any spirit. I liked how she gradually opened up and became more outspoken as the book progressed. Gabriel also changes, from a man who cannot feel emotion or see beauty, gradually coming back to himself. I have to admit he’s never quite as cold as I might have expected, since he knows throughout that he’s missing something and is permanently searching for a solution.
The romance is sweeping, and although the progression stretches across the book it's also kind of swift, but I liked both characters so I happily went along with the lustful feelings turning quickly to love, with added jealous moments thrown in for good measure. I liked the magic too, though I would have liked Taryn to have spent more time in the wood, and I would have loved to have seen more of Gabriel’s tree magic. It has a nice fae feel, with mischief and darkness as well as light, music and laughter. The bad guys could have done with a little more depth than women scorned, but it worked well enough in the tale.
If you’re looking for something light and easy, that doesn’t delve too deep and will sweep you away to a time and place that happened a long, long time ago in a land far, far away, then you should enjoy this. It definitely has a fairytale feel and I liked it. I look forward to reading the next one.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
March 7, 2016
***Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for a review.***
The fantasy setting is typical faerie fare; a magical realm just off from human lands where everything’s coming up roses. The human realm’s pretty idyllic, too- but that’s what comes from dealing with faeries in a romance novel.
There’s a conflict contained herein, but it gets lost in the shuffle to the point of almost being an afterthought. The romance between Gabriel and Taryn is what’s key here, and while it works and is *very* romantic- I have to give props for that- it overshadows everything else. Key details get glossed over, mentioned after the fact or just dropped in out of the sky, and it doesn’t help that at first you don’t even know why these two are being thrust together. Taryn suddenly appears on the scene, all forlorn and lonely in her father’s castle, and suddenly *BAM!*- Gabriel shows up to marry her to secure an alliance. Literally never saw it coming, and the reasons for it won’t appear until the finale.
Characters are interesting in that they show a few cracks in their tropes, some actual character. My favorite was Elusen, Gabriel's faerie half-brother who has a somewhat unhealthy attraction to Taryn, which plays a key supporting role in the story.
The dialogue is too formal at times, stiff and stilted. A clear style choice from the author, but it clogs up the story. Hearing a character refer to events from when they were ten and three years old knocks you right out of things.
Which brings me to the narrative. Again, being a romance, the relationship between our main couple is the focal point, but there’s supposed to be a looming obstacle in Aneira’s glamour over Gabriel standing in the way. It gets shorted a lot; the motivations for Aneria’s actions are never really clear, especially towards the end where a couple of twists are revealed and even some characters are wondering what the reasons for them are, only to never be answered. The author’s style shines when shifting to Taryn’s POV; her thoughts and impressions of her growing attraction to Gabriel make for the best moments in the story. There’s not enough of them and they’re too few and far between, making for very slow going.
Faerie Tale: The Enchanted has its moments and a solid premise to build upon, but needs some tightening up to make it really shine.
June 28, 2016
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OMG this book was absolutely fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was an enchanting, innovative yet beautiful and sexy book. It was funny and entertaining yet had some mystery but most importantly draws your attention to the blossoming of a beautiful love story.
Gabrielle has been enchanted by Aneira, a seductive temptress, and cannot resist her when she calls to him. He wants to love someone and be loved back but his enchantment prevents him from feeling or looking at another.
In a far away land lives Taryn who dreams of the enchanted forest which sings and laughs and a gorgeous man who wants her to say his name and save him. She's unloved by her father, whose abusive nature deeply hurts her and isn't surprised that he's marrying her off to the beast of Rhyddon. She's heard the rumours about him but when she sees him in person her heart stops, he's the man that visits her dreams.
Taryn is a sweet but timid young woman but when she meets Gabrielle gradually she manages to speak up and blossom into a carefree yet spirited woman. His family shows her kindness/love but she refused to be invisible to her husband and makes herself known on every occasion.
This book shows you the developing of a beautiful, breathtaking, yet sometimes heartbreaking romance between Gabrielle and Taryn. My heart broke for Taryn when she heard Aneira's calls. Will she be able to save Gabrielle?
There were a couple of funny moments but my favourite was when Gabrielle asks Kevin to help him learn how to talk sweet to his wife. Poor Gabrielle felt so stupid talking about her long hair or big eyes. It didn't help matters that Taryn was hiding in the room, giggling her head off lol.
I loved the characters, both Gabrielle and Taryn complemented each other. The book includes both of their perspectives which really helped me connect to them. The author has done an amazing job and I'm definitely adding her to my favourite author list.
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OMG this book was absolutely fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was an enchanting, innovative yet beautiful and sexy book. It was funny and entertaining yet had some mystery but most importantly draws your attention to the blossoming of a beautiful love story.
Gabrielle has been enchanted by Aneira, a seductive temptress, and cannot resist her when she calls to him. He wants to love someone and be loved back but his enchantment prevents him from feeling or looking at another.
In a far away land lives Taryn who dreams of the enchanted forest which sings and laughs and a gorgeous man who wants her to say his name and save him. She's unloved by her father, whose abusive nature deeply hurts her and isn't surprised that he's marrying her off to the beast of Rhyddon. She's heard the rumours about him but when she sees him in person her heart stops, he's the man that visits her dreams.
Taryn is a sweet but timid young woman but when she meets Gabrielle gradually she manages to speak up and blossom into a carefree yet spirited woman. His family shows her kindness/love but she refused to be invisible to her husband and makes herself known on every occasion.
This book shows you the developing of a beautiful, breathtaking, yet sometimes heartbreaking romance between Gabrielle and Taryn. My heart broke for Taryn when she heard Aneira's calls. Will she be able to save Gabrielle?
There were a couple of funny moments but my favourite was when Gabrielle asks Kevin to help him learn how to talk sweet to his wife. Poor Gabrielle felt so stupid talking about her long hair or big eyes. It didn't help matters that Taryn was hiding in the room, giggling her head off lol.
I loved the characters, both Gabrielle and Taryn complemented each other. The book includes both of their perspectives which really helped me connect to them. The author has done an amazing job and I'm definitely adding her to my favourite author list.
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January 19, 2017
The Enchanted by Genevra Thorne was a fantastic read! Splendid! Taryn of Hamilhawk awoke from her dreams of a handsome man coming to her at night in a magical forest with beautiful music. Her stepfather decides to offer her hand in marriage to a man rumored to be the devil himself. After meeting the warrior, she discovers it’s the man from her dreams except…it’s not, he appears different-darker. She’s brought to his kingdom and encounters more magic than she knows what to do with.
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon is the heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia. He remains cursed to the alluring powerful witch named Aneira. Wanting to fight her lullabies filled with promise of passionate love making, he begins to ground himself after meeting Taryn of Hamilhawk. There was something about her that reminded him of happiness, an emotion he used to experience when he was innocent and young. Is there hope for someone who feels as if his heart has left him so many years ago?
The Enchanted is book one in the series Faerie Tale, I feel like this could be a standalone book and doesn’t need to be read in order. I could not put this book down! I truly enjoyed every inch of this beautifully written masterpiece! I can’t wait to read the rest of her series for the story enchanted my very soul. Laughter, adventure, magic, and romance swirled into an amazing story with faerie creatures and lively characters. This book made me root for the good guys. This story made me want to read the next book. I highly recommend this story to any reader who’d like to be guaranteed a wonderful read for anytime of day.
Five Shooting Stars and Stardust Award
Prince Gabriel of Rhyddon is the heir to the faerie kingdom of Eilithia. He remains cursed to the alluring powerful witch named Aneira. Wanting to fight her lullabies filled with promise of passionate love making, he begins to ground himself after meeting Taryn of Hamilhawk. There was something about her that reminded him of happiness, an emotion he used to experience when he was innocent and young. Is there hope for someone who feels as if his heart has left him so many years ago?
The Enchanted is book one in the series Faerie Tale, I feel like this could be a standalone book and doesn’t need to be read in order. I could not put this book down! I truly enjoyed every inch of this beautifully written masterpiece! I can’t wait to read the rest of her series for the story enchanted my very soul. Laughter, adventure, magic, and romance swirled into an amazing story with faerie creatures and lively characters. This book made me root for the good guys. This story made me want to read the next book. I highly recommend this story to any reader who’d like to be guaranteed a wonderful read for anytime of day.
Five Shooting Stars and Stardust Award
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