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The Holly & the Ivy (Daughters of Avalon) Kindle Edition

by Tanya Anne Crosby (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Join the MacKinnon clan for a magical reunion, bringing together old friends and new for a Yuletide never to be forgotten.

Malcom MacKinnon has been gone from Chreagach Mhor for more than ten years. He’s never met the youngest MacKinnon, but while he’s looking forward to their first meeting, Alexander Ailbeart MacKinnon isn’t quite as enthusiastic to meet the brother who, in his eyes, abandoned their clan. Having received word Malcom and his new wife are on the way, he’s on his heels now, making sure their home is safeguarded from forces that threaten his family’s joy. Will the brothers finally come together after so long?

This short story can be read as a stand-alone but will make more sense if read after reading THE KING’S FAVORITE in the Daughters of Avalon series.

Tanya Anne Crosby pens a tale that touches your soul and lives forever in your heart. - Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 NYT Bestselling Author.

"Tanya Anne Crosby returns to writing historical fiction as only she can: superbly and beautifully...." - Suzan Tisdale, bestselling author of Rowan's Lady

"Tanya Anne Crosby builds worlds that immediately draw you in, with multi-dimensional characters and rich, detailed storylines. Her stories are absolutely riveting." -Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author & Amazon All-Star Author

"Tanya Anne Crosby is a master of her genre." -Internationally Bestselling Author, Laurin Wittig

Books in this Series

Book 1: The King's Favorite
Book 2: The Holly & the Ivy
Book 3: A Winter's Rose
Book 4: Fire Song
Book 5: Rhiannon

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Medieval romance with a sprinkling of fantasy

The first "magical" episode in Tanya Anne Crosby’s epic romantic adventure combining sweeping fantasy with rich historical romance. "Tanya Anne Crosby has created her own mythology, where history and legend collide.” — Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews

"Tanya Anne Crosby builds worlds that immediately draw you in, with multi-dimensional characters and rich, detailed storylines. Her stories are absolutely riveting." -Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author & Amazon All-Star Author

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Tanya Anne Crosby pens a tale that touches your soul and lives forever in your heart. - Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 NYT Bestselling Author

"Rich with historical detailand brimming with steamy passion and high-stakes romantic adventure..." USA Today bestselling author, Julianne MacLean

"Tanya Anne Crosby is a master of her genre." - Internationally Bestselling Author, Laurin Wittig

"Tanya Anne Crosby returns to writing historical fiction as only she can: superbly and beautifully...." - Suzan Tisdale, bestselling author of Rowan's Lady

"Tanya Anne Crosby builds worlds that immediately draw you in, with multi-dimensional characters and rich, detailed story lines. Her stories are absolutely riveting." -Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author& Amazon All-Star Author

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby is a five-time nominee for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She is best known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters. Tanya has written for Kensington Publishing, Harlequin, and Avon Books/Harper Collins, where her fifth book Once Upon a Kiss launched the Avon Romantic Treasures line. She lives with her husband, two very spoiled labs and two ex-stray cats in northern Michigan and grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. Her favorite color is green. She once tried to change her name to Anne (in the third grade) and has a dual citizenship (U.S. and Spain), which she fully intends to put to good use now that the kids are grown and have their own cars.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K1KP6S3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver-Heber Books (January 1, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3058 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 57 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #272,699 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #382 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,335 in Medieval Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #1,419 in Medieval Historical Romance (Books)

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Tanya Anne Crosby is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels. She has been featured in magazines, such as People, Romantic Times, and Publisher's Weekly, and her books have been translated into eight languages. Her first novel was published in 1992 by Avon Books, where Tanya was hailed as "one of Avon's fastest rising stars." Her fourth book was chosen to launch the company's Avon Romantic Treasure imprint.

Known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters Tanya is an award-winning author, journalist, and editor, and her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. In 2013, she penned her first romantic suspense novel, Speak No Evil, which appeared on the USA Today list.

Tanya and her writer husband split their time between Charleston, SC, where she was raised, and northern Michigan, where the couple make their home.

Join Tanya on Facebook at Facebook/tanyaannecrosby or visit her Web site at www.tanyaannecrosby.com

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Raina P

Interesting, fun, good story

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019

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This short novella was well written, a good memory refresher of The McKinnon Bride, how the family has expanded. I love when the writers keep blood line's alive and growing!

Good story that is in one way or another similar to someone or thing in their own family!

Happy Solstace and Merry Christmas to all ~

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NavyWave62

SOME MAGIC

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021

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This was part of a multi author bundle called ALL THINGS MERRY AND BRIGHT. I didn't realize it and purchased it too.

In first few pages, wrong named used - stated Malcom brows collided, but it should have said Alex.

I felt like I missed another story. The author tells you you should read two other stories before this one. Granted the first one is free, but the second one this is tied too is expensive, if you read a lot. People introduced with talk of back stories, and was confusing. I feel if a story is going to be part of a bundle, it shouldn't be tied to previous stories and leave the reading feeling left out of a secret.

Clean story, reminded me of the Prodigal Son story in the Bible. Had a touch of magic and was interesting. (ljb)

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020

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For a short story it held my attention from start to finish. I liked the way it showed a typical younger brother can feel left out and angry. Only to have it change with a special gift from the brother he resents but really wants to look up to! It was wonderful to be allowed to follow Malcolm and Elspeth's lives in meeting their family members at a special time. And to share in their news of a new baby. I can't wait to read the whole series now to see how it all works out for them all of the sisters!

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430booklover

story is part of a series, set near Yuletide.

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023

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Interesting short story set at Yuletide.

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AmazingJ

Wonderful, Entertaining & Absolutely Adorable

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019

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I really enjoyed reading this Novella. It's Absolutely Wonderful & Adorable.
Alexander (Alex) MacKinnon is a 11 year old boy who is angry with his older brother he has yet to meet. When he learns his Brother Malcolm is coming home after 11 years he sets out to ensure Malcolm & his witch wife Elspeth are miserable & will leave ASAP.
He is a little hellion as it is.
Will Alex make amends with his Brother Malcolm & Wife? Or will he chase away his older brother forever?

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Books are Life

Too short!

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019

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I was thrilled to revisit characters from "The MacKinnon's Bride" (also, "Page", the sweet clean version). Malcom was 6-years-old when he was kidnapped, and now returns as a grown, married man. Malcom travels to the Highlands to celebrate the Yuletide with his family and to meet the younger brother that harbors some resentment toward his brother and his wife, the "witch". I just wanted MORE!

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019

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Learning that Malcom and his witch wife was coming for Yuletide Alex was very angry. All eleven of his years never once did Malcom come to see him. Alex put horse shoes, an iron dagger, extra salt into the bread and collected holly and Ivy to ward off a witch. Everyone was so happy to see them but Alex did not come around. Malcom gifted Alex a sword that he could not lift. Alex was so proud that he decided to go undo all his ill-conceived efforts.

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