Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (‘Lords of Avalon’ series Book #2)

Format: Trade Paperback - Published: October 12, 2006 - 384 Pages - ISBN: 0060796626 - Published By: Avon Books

 

Knight of Darkness

by Kinley MacGregor (pseudonym of Sherrilyn Kenyon)

‘Lords of Avalon’ series Book #2

For countless centuries, I’ve been the assassin for the infamous Merlin, even though the woman who birthed me sits at the right hand of our enemy, Morgen le Fey. Now both omy mother and Morgen have decided that it’s time I take my place on their side of this conflict.

Normally, telling them no wouldn’t be a problem, except for the fact that the good guys I protect think that I’m an even worse demon than the ones we fight. Hmm, maybe they’re right. I have to say that I do enjoy maiming anyone who gets in my way.

At least until my mother gives me a simple choice: join Morgen’s Circle of the Damned or see an innocent woman die. I’m all for saving the innocent, but Merewyn isn’t as innocent as she seems. And she’s none too fond of the fact that her fate is in my dubious hands. Personally I’m all for taking the easy way out, but leaving her to Morgen is rough, even for me. Now the only way to save both ourlives is to face the evilest forces ever known – my mother and Morgen. And two people who know nothing of trust must learn to rely on each other or die: provided we don’t kill each other first.

Review: Finished Saturday, November 18th, 2006. Absolutely loved it! To quote again: Unputdownable! In the first chapter, I was instantly hooked, and I had a damn hard time trying to put this book down! The characters have distinct personalities, especially Varian, and I loved the banter between characters. I loved his ‘take shit from no one’ attitude, it suited him well. And the way he instigates… this book makes you laugh while holding your breath to see what happens next. And darn it, after checking out her website, I didn’t realize that she’d put an anthology in between Sword of Darkness and Knight of Darkness, titled Elemental. Looks like I’m hunting for another book! To the gang at Coles, see you Friday! LOL! As much as I’ve loved Angela Knight’s version of Avalon and Camelot, I adore Kinley’s just as much! This is definitely an awesome series!

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Swords of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (‘Lords of Avalon’ series Book #1)

Format: Trade Paperback - Published: March 9, 2006 - 384 Pages - ISBN: 0060565446 - Published By: Avon

 

Swords of Avalon

by Kinley MacGregor (pseudonym of Sherrilyn Kenyon)

‘Lords of Avalon’ series Book #1

The new king of Camelot wears no shining armor: Arthur and his knights have fallen and a new king rules.

In the darkest forest…

A scared, forsaken youth has become the most powerful – and feared – man in the world. Ruthless and unrestrained, Kerrigan has long ceased to be human.

In the heart of London…

A spririted peasant mired in drudgery, Seren dreams of becoming her own woman, but never expects that by fleeing her fate, she will meet her destiny.

Their worlds are forever changed…

Kerrigan’s goal is simple: barter or kill Seren to claim Arthur’s Round Table. Yet she is the one person who holds no fear of him. More than that, her nobility sparks something foreign inside him. In his nether realm, kindness is weakness and a king who harbors any sort of compassion loses his throne.

Four countless centuries, Kerrigan has lived alone in the shadows. Now Seren’s courage has forced him into the light that will bring either salvation to both of them … or death.

Review: June 6th, 2006. I agree, Trina, that she did spend a lot of time on background info, but I believed it was necessary. I don’t think the second book, which will be out in November 2006, will have much, considering how much Sword of Darkness gave us about the past. She might recap, but not full out.

I adore Sherrilyn, love her writing style. She creates colourful characters that you love to love and love to hate. As any of the best authors that I love, she makes me laugh, cry, and get right down pissed, and I adore her for that. 

LOL, what I found funny was the quote on the cover of the book. She explains that she had said it to her editor as a joke, and since the editor thought it was a brilliant idea, they put her quote on the cover. LMAO, I burst out laughing when I read it.

I adore every single one of Sherrilyn’s books, whether she writes as Sherrilyn or Kinley, and I can’t wait for the next installment of Lords of Avalon.

(My fave part is in the ending ~ the mischief Kerrigan causes Agravain. LOL, I loved it!)

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