Morna's Legacy: Books 1, 2, 2.5, 3

Morna's Legacy #1, 2, 2.5, 3

by Bethany Claire

Love Beyond Time (Book 1): Nearly 400 years ago, the Conall clan and their people were murdered, their castle burned to the ground. In centuries following, archaeologists searched the ruins looking for any evidence of those responsible. Efforts were fruitless until a spell put in place by an ancient Conall ancestor finally began to work its magic... When Bri accompanies her archaeologist mother on a dig in Scotland, they discover a spell room below the castle ruins, and Bri is transported back in time and suddenly married to the castle's ill-fated Laird. She must work to change the fate of his people, all while trying to find a way to return to her century, but Bri finds herself falling in love with her new husband. If she finds a spell to bring her home, will she use it? If she stays, will it mean her own death as well? Love Beyond Reason (Book 2): Arran Conall lives with the consequences of his foolishness daily. He had no way to know that his beloved would fall prey to ancient magic. The only woman to ever give pause to his philandering ways lives centuries ahead of him while holding on to his heart. Now, he must try to live without her. His love for Blaire haunts him. With every breath, he prays that she will be able to feel his love across time... Born in the 17th century, Blaire MacChristy lives each day adjusting to the challenges of modern life. Magic brought her here, but heartbreak keeps her from using magic to travel back to her home. When visitors from her past arrive asking her to return to the life she’d known before, Blaire takes a chance on love. Will fate find a way to mend their broken hearts? If it does, will they be able to stop the darkness that is coming for them both? A Conall A Novella (Book 2.5): Christmas is approaching, and Adelle is determined to make it the best one Conall Castle has ever seen, but loneliness haunts her. Love for her daughter sent her into the past, but she’d not expected the isolation she would feel. She finds her current age seems much older in the 17th century and resigns herself to the fact that she will remain single for the rest of her days. At least until an unexpected visitor arrives. Hew has spent the last twenty years all alone, only leaving his home once a year to pay homage to the wife he lost long ago. When a storm causes him to seek shelter at Conall Castle, he meets the first lass since his beloved Mae to make his heart flutter once again. Can he release himself from his past and allow another love in his life? If he does, will his love be returned? Love Beyond Hope (Book 3): Mitsy is in serious need of a distraction. With the ink still drying on her divorce papers, she flies to Scotland to forget about her own problems and help her best friend re-enter reality. She knows Bri’s claims that she is able to travel back in time and is currently living in the year 1647 are a lie, but Mitsy falls prey to the same magic and is forced to believe the impossible. Few people understand her fiery personality in the 17th century, but she finds her match in Baodan. The more time she spends with him, the harder she falls, but a dark secret from his past holds him back. Mitsy works to uncover the truth in the hopes that resolution will free him. But the truth is darker than she expects, and it threatens to destroy them both.

Genres: Time Travel, Romance

680 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2018

About the author

Bethany Claire is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Scottish time travel romance novels in Morna’s Legacy Series.

Bethany’s love of storytelling has been a lifelong passion but, convinced it would serve her best to follow a “conventional” career path, she tucked that passion away and went off to college.

Fast forward four years and about six major changes later, she realized the stories simply were not going to stay tucked away. Months away from graduating with a degree in elementary education, she finally realized writing was the only career that would make her happy.

So one day in the middle of a summer education course, she got up in the middle of class and walked to the registrar’s office and withdrew from the university on the spot. Since then, she has devoted herself to writing full time and is following her dreams.

Read more about Bethany at www.bethanyclaire.com.

Reviews

[Norma Peramo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent stories in this book set

I loved this box set. The stories were each well developed and entertaining, with outstanding characters. Don't want to spoil your reading experience, just know it was a wonderful set of 4 books, and that I fell in love with James, Abigale, as specially quirky Morna; you won't want it to end. Kudos to Ms Claire on a well written story.

[Laura Witte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Series

I enjoyed each story in this series, and the continuity of characters from one to the next. Will definitely look for the rest.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading most anything by Bethany Claire. This collection is no exception.

[Anna L · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOVE BEYOND TIME – BOOK 1:

I read the 1st book for free and enjoyed it so much I had to buy the collection.

Brielle Montgomery accompanies her archaeologist mother to Scotland, they discover a secret spell room below the castle ruins. This is such a fun story- quite different from Outlander. After watching Outlander I thought maybe this time travel romance would be too similar but it wasn’t. I liked the ‘cosy chick’ aspect of the novel. I just searched ‘cosy chick’ on the internet and didn’t realize it is a reading genre!

LOVE BEYOND REASON – BOOK 2

This story is about Blaire (an almost look alike twin to Brielle). In this novel Blaire and her love interest Arran Connall keep missing each other during their lives until they finally meet and all is revealed. I really enjoyed this story as well.

A CONALL CHRISTMAS - A NOVELLA – BOOK 2.5:

This story is about Adelle (Brielle’s mother) and how she meets her suitor. I don’t want to give the story away but it was the least one I liked from the set. You can actually get it for free but it does include all the characters that are finally expanding in the Morna's Legacy Collections. This is written in a very ‘cosy chick’ manner.

LOVE BEYOND HOPE – BOOK 3

This story is about Brille’s friend Misty and about how she arrives in Scotland and how she meets her suitor. I did enjoy this book but it wasn’t as good as the first 2 books hence the drop in the star rating to 3 ½ .

I really do want to read the next collection but I am giving myself a break at the moment to catch up with other books on my list.

I do recommend reading this collection. It does have a feel-good vibe and puts you in a good mood.

As for Morna’s Legacy – you will have to read the first book at least to find out. Her character keeps growing over the series.

[Gwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the first three books and I want to get the next set of books.