• Blessing and Light: An Order Universe Holiday Short

  • By: Kasia Bacon
  • Narrated by: Michael Fox
  • Length: 32 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (48 ratings)

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Blessing and Light: An Order Universe Holiday Short

By: Kasia Bacon
Narrated by: Michael Fox
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Publisher's summary

It’s the Night of Winter Lights.

Heedless of the holiday, the Commander of the H’Aren fortress, Captain Torýn Torhdhar, seems to find his satisfaction in work.

Such occurrence hardly surprises his Orderly, Sæbastyn Hyago, even though the young Lieutenant has spent a silent, aching decade wishing his superior officer would pursue pleasure elsewhere - specifically in his arms. But as the evening continues, nothing about it meets Sæbastyn’s expectations. Will the Lieutenant see his secret desires realised, or his heart shattered?

©2017 Kasia Bacon (P)2019 Kasia Bacon
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Cozy MM holiday short

Although this is apparently a fantasy world with fairies and such, this tidbit could just as easily taken place in Victorian England or during the colonial wars. It did nothing to sell me on a fantasy series
(there’s not a lot by this author in Audible anyway, at this time). But, for an MM cozy romance, this was sweet and toasty, like snuggling before a fire on a wintry day.

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Lovely. Amazing. Evocative. Romantic

Lovely. Amazing. Evocative. Romantic.

I don’t do audiobooks, this is my second, but if Kasia Bacon and this narrator are working together again: I’m in.
The pace is perfect. Just perfect. That beginning where Sæbadtyn is walking around the fortress, describing what he says, what he lives... I really loved the tempo, the British accent, the voice... us powerful.
I already knew the story, I’m pretty addicted to The Order Series and I’ve read Blessing and Light more than 10 times. Love the characters and the universe Kasia has created and I think the narrator did a perfect job giving them voice, giving them feelings.

Highly recommend!

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Short and sweet!

Very sweet and short. Holiday/christmas short. Cozy and cute.

Would have loved a bit more, but that's in the nature of shorts/novellas!

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So Sweet

This was a short sweet feel good story that I very much enjoyed. It was a nice break in a busy day and made me smile.

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Short and sweet

This is a bite size visit to Kasia Bacon's wonderful fantasy world, this time it's more of a slice of life than a full adventure. We get to look in on the two main characters during a few hours on the eve of a holiday. Torýn and Sæbastyn make a great couple, and I was happy to share this important night with them. As often happens when I read a good short story I wish there had been more, but I was still happy to revisit the Order Universe.

As always Michael Fox's narration made the listening experience even better.

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Lovely short

I don’t usually like short stories, but this was fabulous. Enough world building that I wasn’t clueless, but not so much as to negate the story. Told first person entirely from Saebastyn’s POV, it was a super sweet tale of unrequited love finally realized. It’s closed door, perfect if you’re looking for something without details.

This is my first time listening to Michael Fox narrate and it won’t be my last. He gave all the characters unique voices and did a great job with the various emotions. It’s not often a short makes me laugh, cry, & swoon.

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Blessing and Light ( An Order Universe Holiday Short)by Kasia Bacon. This was a sweet short holiday listen. This story was well written. I would love to have more of these characters and the world they live in.
The Narrator Michael Fox did a fantastic job bringing these characters and story to life.

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cute short

enjoyed this short story. loved that there was a happy ending and both characters got what they desired. I did wish it was longer and more world building. while this is a standalone and doesn't focus on the MC in the Order series I do recommend that other listeners give that a try. just so you don't go into it blind.

the narration was fantastic. no complaints.

a free copy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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New to me

New to me author and narrator, but I really enjoyed this short story. It’s definitely got me on the hook to follow up with this series. Hopefully Michael Fox has narrated the others.

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a sweet short

This is a sweet, make you feel good, holiday short.
Narrator Michael Fox does a fabulous job.

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