The Farrier's Daughter
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4.1 • 120 Ratings
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Publisher Description
She’s a healer with secret powers. He’s the chieftain’s forbidden nephew. In 16th century Ireland, their love could destroy a clan—or break an ancient curse.
Alainn McCreary always knew she was different. As a gifted apprentice healer for the powerful O’Brien Clan, she’s hiding a dangerous truth—supernatural abilities that could threaten her life, and theirs. When her powers begin to awaken fully, dark magic rises, and secrets buried in the clan’s past come to light.
Killian O’Brien has always walked the line between loyalty and longing. As the chieftain’s beloved but forbidden nephew, he’s never been free to love Alainn. But when danger threatens the clan and Alainn’s visions speak of doom, the two must join forces and risk everything for a future neither thought possible.
This spellbinding romantic fantasy blends ancient Celtic magic, forbidden love, and a heroine discovering her true strength.
Customer Reviews
4 1/2 stars!
I have always enjoyed the fantasy/paranormal romance genre and this book doesn't disappoint. In the first 2 chapters, Leigh Ann Edwards sets the stage for the deep friendship that develops between her heroine, Alainn McCreary and hero Killian O'Brien as children when she uses her powers to help him regain the will to live after having lost his family in battle. Ten years later, both are grown; their years of friendship develop into love. Their feelings for each other deepen even as they know that they cannot be together due to their differences in social station. When Alainn's guardian and mentor passes away, the old witch in the fairy glade reveals a secret which may change her life forever and could be the key to removing the curse that the witch had placed on the O'Brien family years before. The one thing I did not like about this book was that it ends in a cliffhanger and cannot be read as a standalone. That said, this story grabbed me enough that I definitely plan to read the next installment, The Witch's Daughter, to find out what happens.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Farrier’s Daughter
Excellent story line.