Interlude: A Short Story of Andar

by Kenley Davidson

Who is really running the kingdom?

Revisit the royal family of Andar in this short story, as the impending birth of the heir to Andar’s throne leads to a tense standoff, an accusation of theft, and the discovery of just who is really in charge at Evenburg Castle.

Enjoy a brief glimpse into the lives of Trystan, Ramsey, Kyril, Ilani and their families three years after the events of Traitor’s Masque.

Interlude takes place after the events in Daughter of Lies, and contains spoilers for Books 1-5 of The Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fairy Tales, Fiction, Novella, Retellings

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 28, 2019

About the author

Kenley Davidson is a romantic fantasy author and unrepentant caffeine addict who believes in the power of storytelling and loves nothing more than a good book hangover. Her books include romantasy, urban fantasy, fairy-tale retellings, and sci fi, but no matter the genre, she writes stories of hope and redemption with characters you can root for, heart-pounding romance without the spice, and happy endings that might just make you cry.

Her favorite things (besides books) are coffee, k-dramas, cats, and playing cozy video games. And also scones.

Kenley currently lives in Oklahoma, where she cares for a menagerie of misfit house plants while waiting for her adult children to occasionally pop in for laundry and a home-cooked meal.

Find out more about Kenley’s books at her website: kenleydavidson.com

Reviews

[Shruti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This bonus story is an absolute delight for Andar Chronicle fans.

[Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

A sweet little novella about the Andari Kingdoms most adorable royals. So many cute little cinnamon rolls..😊🤗😘 -Makes me miss this series😭.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute visit with some of the more memorable main characters of the series. :)

[Mary Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Sweet Look

This is a sweet look at the characters that are part of the core of the Andari chronicles. The characterizations are true to form of what we expect, and this is exactly what the title suggests, a happy interlude in their lives.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet novella

The title sums it up - this really is an interlude. Still, it's well written and pretty funny too. As a recently pregnant woman, I love the accurate and humorous portrayal of pregnancy - it's great!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun little glimpse at the lives of the original Andari Chronicles characters! The only thing better than a happily-ever-after, is getting to see a little of it unfold. No angst here, just warm and fuzzy fluff for fans of the characters/series. :)

[T.K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Perhaps if I had read this soon after reading the Andari Chronicles, I would have enjoyed it more. It's a story about parenting and not what I was expecting. I kind of felt like I was at a baby shower: silliness, bad advice, and you're wishing it's over long before it is.

[Sennin Kellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Perfect Interlude

Such a sweet short story. Reminds me how much I love these characters and gives a perfect taste of the next stage of their lives!

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful short story that gives some fun updates on not only the royal family of Andar, but also Kyril and Ilani, the Norelles, and our favorite fierce grandmother/cook.

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun glimpse into the lives of characters I've grown to love while reading Ms. Davidson's Andari Chronicles series!
Light, amusing, and heart-warming.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story.

Content: clean

[Bess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super quick, cute, sweet, and a wonderful read!
We see a tiny glimpse of Trystan & Ramsey again!!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute read!!! Made me happy
Princess Trystan is pregnant!!! Romantic and funny adorable scenes!!! Baby girl Natalyn and baby boy Connor twins!!!
Princess Ilani is pregnant too!!!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, short catch up with some of your favorite characters.

[One Last Petal Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable!

Loved this snippet of castle life, featuring exciting new additions! It was great to catch up with Trystan, Ramsey, Kyril, and Ilani

[Constance Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

Did I sob-laugh my way through the second half of this? Possibly. Absolutely charming story about new parenthood and love.

[Lynn Give 'Em Hel Vetica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short and sweet book that gives you a little glimpse into the lives of Prince Ramsey and Princess Trystan roughly 3 years after the Traitor's Masque. It is best to read it after book #5 just so it doesn't spoil any previous plot lines, but it isn't necessary to move the story line along.

“Tomorrow it’s your job to liberate the pastries. Today I was forced to run the gauntlet of at least a score of scandalized kitchen maids, who are now no doubt gossiping about my eating habits and wondering whether I’m feeding an entire orphanage or a harem of illicit admirers.”

It was nice to see pregnancy portrayed much more realistically, even if it is a fantasy novel. It's satisfying to know that even princesses have swollen body parts and ravenous hunger. Of course Trystan and Ramsey are as snarky and adorable as ever.

“I suppose we could name him after Kyril,” Ramsey interrupted, straight faced. “Better to name him after your horse,” Trystan muttered, grimacing in mock horror. “At least your horse wouldn’t be inclined to brag about it.” Ramsey chuckled. “But would you really condemn your own child to be known as Prince Parsifal?”

It is very short and it's definitely worth the read if you need a good chuckle.

Fantasy | Romance | Pregnancy | Short Story

[Iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like all of Kenley Davidson's Andari series, this was a delightful read and great addition to a well written and entertaining series. It was fun to once again step into Trystan & Ramsey's story and see some of my favorite characters.
Content:
Sexual: kissing only
Violence: none
Language: none