A Sorceress of His Own

Gifted Ones, Book 1

By: Dianne Duvall

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Since the day Lord Dillon earned his spurs, rumors of his savagery on the battlefield have preceded him into every room, stilling tongues and sparking fear. Weary of battle, he wishes only to find a woman he can wed who will approach him not with fear but with the tenderness that has been absent from his life for so long. Yet only the wisewoman seems invariably at ease in his presence.

For seven years Alyssa has been by Lord Dillon's side - counseling him from the shadows, healing him, and staving off the worst of his loneliness. Blessed - or cursed - with gifts that label her a sorceress, she is forced to conceal her youth and the love she harbors for him, leading Dillon and his people to believe she is the same wisewoman who served his father.

All is revealed, however, and passions flare when an enemy threatens Dillon's life and Alyssa sacrifices everything to save him. When Dillon discovers that the wisewoman is far from elderly, he is instantly entranced. And, as he and Alyssa work together to defeat an enemy bent on destroying them both, Dillon will risk anything - even the wrath of his king - to be with her.

©2000 Leslie Duvall (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

• AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

"As in the best audiobooks, it's the joining of Duvall's carefully constructed romance and Potter's consummate voices that yields this excellent production." ( AudioFile Magazine)

Gifted Ones, Yes Please!

We all have a little gifts deep within us, right? It makes you wonder. Dianne Duvall takes you on a ride back in time, a time with middle english, and a time that can be difficult to write about. She knocked it out of the park with her perfect style of writing! Alyssa and Dylan's story is one that, even though it predates her Immortal Guardians series, is one that will not disappoint! Take this ride because with Kirsten Potter as your narrator , you will be teleported directly into the 12th century and will want to keep the story going once it's finished. One might say you will not want to return.
Cannot wait for more of the Gifted Ones!

Great story concept, narration and olde language

Would you listen to A Sorceress of His Own again? Why?

yes, to re-live the moments

What did you like best about this story?

The slow romance build up, older style English words used occasionaly to emphasise time period

Have you listened to any of Kirsten Potter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The lead up to the ending and surprise twist

this was a great book great

this book was great. it was nice seeing brief appearances by Seth and Roland. Lots of action and a wonderful love story.

much better than expected.

I was skeptical about this book as I could not fathom loving those who came before. WRONG. I was drawn in and did not look back.

Not what I expected!

What did you love best about A Sorceress of His Own?

It was full of surprises and I enjoyed the characters and their development.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Sorceress of His Own?

When the brothers realize she isn't an old crone.

Have you listened to any of Kirsten Potter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Can't think of one

Any additional comments?

I thought it wasn't going to be that good because it seems once the characters are intimate, they lose the qualities I admire about them and become senseless ninnies. That didn't happen. Surprise!