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A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Knights of Black Swan Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Victoria Danann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,357 ratings
"...the best book yet. I was so in love with the story I couldn't put it down." - Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock

Danann, tells the long awaited story of the conflict between the kingdom of Irish elves and the kingdom of Scotia fae. Romeo and Juliet retold with the most delicious HEA ever.

"What do you know about my sister and that prancin' prick of a fairy prince?" - Rammel Hawking

Duff Torquil is heir to Scotia, the kingdom of Fae, who have been at war with the Elves for two thousand years. Fae and Elves are both species who have evolved to respond to one fated lover with whom they will mate for life. Duff Torquil's predestined mate is perfect for him in every way: beautiful, smart, polished, strong willed and a talented psychic who works for The Order of the Black Swan. The only problem is that she also happens to be Aelsong Hawking, talented Black Swan psychic, younger sister of the famous vampire hunter, Sir Rammel Hawking, AND the only daughter of the royal house of Elves. After escaping together to establish a quiet obscure life away from both families and the political differences between elves and fae, the young lovers are captured, separated, secluded, and left to die as mated pairs of their species tend to do when permanently parted. Fortunately, an angelic intervention persuades the unlikely "powers that be" to get involved and the couple embarks on an epic journey through alternate dimensions that know no limits.

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    Knights of Black Swan
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"Come along on this wild adventure. It's quite a crazy ride."-Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK

 "Victoria Danann has once again thrilled me. Black Swan is now on my list of favorite series." - Vampire Romance Books.com

"...an amazingly epic love story that will live through the ages in Victoria Danann's world." - Bitten by Romance

"The series has everything including action, love, paranormal species and abilities, political intrigue and now our very own star-crossed lovers."- Fangs, Wands and Fairy Dust

"...filled with romance and betrayal. This is a series you must read." - The Paranormal Romance Guild

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Suggested Reading Order PARANORMAL WOMEN'S FICTIONMidlife Magic (Not Too Late 1)Midlife Blues (Not Too Late 2)PARANORMAL ROMANCE
My Familiar Stranger (KBS 1)
The Witch's Dream (KBS 2)
A Summoner's Tale (KBS 3)
Moonlight (KBS 4)
Gathering Storm (KBS 5)
A Tale of Two Kingdoms (KBS 6)
Solomon's Sieve (KBS 7)
Vampire Hunter (KBS 8)
Carnal (EXILED 1)
Crave (EXILED 2)
Journey Man (KBS 9)
Charming (EXILED 3)
Falcon (KBS 10)
Jax (KBS 11)Trespass (KBS 12)
Irish War Cry (KBS 13)Deliverance (KBS 14) Black Dog (KBS 15)The Music Demon (KBS 16)Prince of Demons (Black Swan Novel)Willem (Witches of Wimberley 1)Witch Wants Forever (Witches of Wimberley 2)  Wednesday (Witches of Wimberley 3)   Shield Wolf: Liulf (New Scotia Pack 1)
Wolf Lover: Konochur (New Scotia Pack 2)
Fire Wolf: Cinaed (New Scotia Pack 3) 
Stalk (Hotblooded 1) October 19, 2018  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
 
Two Princes (SSMC 1)
The Biker's Brother (SSMC 2)
Nomad (SSMC 3)
Devils Marker (SSMC 4)
Roadhouse (SSMC 5)Batiste (CDMC 1)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HPAJ6F8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ dba 7th House Publishing, Imprint for Andromeda LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933320991
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  • Book 6 of 16 ‏ : ‎ Knights of Black Swan
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Victoria Danann

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Sixteen Times Amazon #1 Bestseller

Over THREE MILLION DOWNLOADS

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author.

"QUEEN OF ALPHA MALE CHARACTERS!" - Slashed Reads

Victoria's signature humor ("Everybody was staring at me because I was on the subway in fits of laughter and couldn't stop!") creeps into each and every book whether she intends it or not. But the heart of Victoria's books is romance, the real kind that often begins with slow burn then lasts and lingers like a charge in the air. Forever.

The rich characterizations and quirky personalities that readers so often comment about come from being a lifelong student of behavior - casually (love to people watch), and a serious student of behavior academically. She has also studied comparative religion, myths, and Dark Ages history.

Victoria lives in The Woodlands, Texas with her husband and a very smart, mostly black German Shepherd dog.

ALSO BY VICTORIA DANANN:

PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION (for no-mercy heroines over forty)

Not Too Late 1. Midlife Magic

Not Too Late 2. Midlife Blues

Not Too Late 3. Midlife Mojo

Not Too Late 4. Midlife at Midnight

Not Too Late 5. Midlife Mayhem

THE KNIGHTS OF BLACK SWAN

Knights of Black Swan 1. My Familiar Stranger

Knights of Black Swan 2. The Witch’s Dream

Knights of Black Swan 3. A Summoner’s Tale

Knights of Black Swan 4. Moonlight

Knights of Black Swan 5. Gathering Storm

Knights of Black Swan 6. A Tale of Two Kingdoms

Knights of Black Swan 7. Solomon’s Sieve

Knights of Black Swan 8. Vampire Hunter

Knights of Black Swan 9. Journey Man

Knights of Black Swan 10. Falcon

Knights of Black Swan 11. Jax

Knights of Black Swan 12. Trespass

Knights of Black Swan 13. Irish War Cry

Knights of Black Swan 14. Deliverance

Knights of Black Swan 15. Black Dog

Knights of Black Swan 16. The Music Demon

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Customers find this book to be a thoroughly enjoyable read that flows seamlessly and maintains a good pace throughout. They appreciate the beautiful love story, strong heroine, and strong writing style, with one customer noting it's like Romeo and Juliet with a fantasy twist. The book introduces new characters in each installment, and customers consider it a fantastic addition to the series.

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42 customers mention "Enjoyment"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating, considering it a must-read that's worth waiting for.

"...This series is highly addictive and a joy to read." Read more

"...This is a complex, well written and highly entertaining book...." Read more

"Book 6 in the Knights of Black Swan (a novella) continues in the vein of adventure, true love and involvement of characters beginning from book 1...." Read more

"I enjoyed every book in this series (6). All were good. All characters thoroughly developed...." Read more

33 customers mention "Story quality"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer describing it as a Romeo and Juliet-like tale with a fantasy twist, while another notes its engaging pace.

"...Victoria Danann has done it again. This a wonderful story that sweeps you away from the very beginning. I love spending time with these characters...." Read more

"...It covers multiple stories about the different people, you know and new characters, within the Black Swan series...." Read more

"...strong heroines and alpha males, passionate romance, and a variety of paranormal beings, you need look no further than the *Knights of the Black Swan..." Read more

"...This is their story. I love how Victoria Danann tells her stories. The books flow seamlessly...." Read more

27 customers mention "Series quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a fantastic addition to the series, with one customer noting it's the 6th installment.

"...Great series!" Read more

"...Another great addition to the continuing saga of the Knights of the Black Swan. A must read!" Read more

"...A wonderful addition to the series, and definitely worth the wait!!..." Read more

"...The theme of two houses at war is well played and expounded on in this continuation of the series...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the introduction of new characters in each installment and the presence of a strong heroine.

"...The characters keep developing and friendships strengthen. Ms. Danann's writing remains strong and dialogue right on." Read more

"...All were good. All characters thoroughly developed. Elora and Rammel, Storm and Litha, are such good examples of finding your true soul mates...." Read more

"...If you love PNR with lots of heart pounding action, strong heroines and alpha males, passionate romance, and a variety of paranormal beings, you..." Read more

"...I love how she has continued to introduce new characters in each book while giving more depth to her original core characters...." Read more

22 customers mention "Romance"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a beautiful love story that is sweet and passionate.

"...Love in many forms. At the heart of the tale, is the romantic and very erotic love between Song and Duff. It is beautiful and passionate...." Read more

"...There is heartache, headache, humor, love, battles and unruly vampires. I highly recommend you read this book and all the others in the series." Read more

"...of Black Swan (a novella) continues in the vein of adventure, true love and involvement of characters beginning from book 1...." Read more

"...lots of heart pounding action, strong heroines and alpha males, passionate romance, and a variety of paranormal beings, you need look no further..." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing style"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's writing style, noting that it remains strong throughout the book, with one customer mentioning they can read it multiple times.

"...This is a complex, well written and highly entertaining book...." Read more

"...Ms. Danann's writing remains strong and dialogue right on." Read more

"...This one is about Aelsong and Duff and is beautifully written and delivered and having the other characters wander in and out is an enchanting touch..." Read more

"...This book, however, fell short of my expectations. It was readable, but I didn't enjoy the storyline like I did her other books...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book.

"...There is heartache, headache, humor, love, battles and unruly vampires. I highly recommend you read this book and all the others in the series." Read more

"...just the right amount of adventure, heartbreak, and laughs as all the Black Swan books...." Read more

"...What I like about these books most is the sense of humor. They are really funny! And the characters are well thought out. Plus, it's just a sexy book!" Read more

"...I couldn't put the book down. The characters are interesting, funny and exciting as in all the other books." Read more

3 customers mention "Flow"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the flow of the book, noting that the story moves at a good pace.

"...I love how Victoria Danann tells her stories. The books flow seamlessly...." Read more

"...Though this book is a novella, it had a good speed which the story flowed...." Read more

"...paced, it includes set ups and updates for other stories but they flow seamlessly. Be ready for next book as soon as you are done." Read more

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  • Ellen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Love that will sweep you away!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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    A TALE OF TWO KINGDOMS

    A Tale of Two Kingdoms is book 6 in the Knights of the Black Swan. The books should be read in order- My Familiar Stranger, The Witch's Dream, A Summoner's Tale, Moonlight, and Gathering Storm. I think you will fall as much in love with this series as I have.

    What would you be willing to give up for love- your family, your country, the crown? Perhaps even harder, would you be willing to disregard centuries of hate and mistrust? What would you be willing to suffer for love- imprisonment, banishment, accepting a crown?

    Aelsong Hawkings is the only daughter of the Royal House of Ireland. She is an elf. Duff Torquil is the only son of the Royal House of Scotland. He is a fae. Elves and fae have been bitter enemies for a thousand years. Song and Duff met by chance in an Edinburgh pub. One look and they knew they were true mates. Now they just have to convince the rest of the world. Over the previous books, the two lovers have managed to steal only a few precious moments to meet and declare their feelings. They have patiently looked for ways to legitimately marry and heal the wounds between their two races. However, each day that goes by, their longing for each other grows and so those the pain of separation. In this book, they make a desperate, daring attempt to finally be together even though they know their actions may make them traitors in the eyes of their families and people.

    This is a story about love. Love in many forms. At the heart of the tale, is the romantic and very erotic love between Song and Duff. It is beautiful and passionate. We also see the deepening love between Elora and Ram. There is also love that becomes too possessive and demanding. Equally as important is the love between friends and family. What happens when the beliefs you have held regarding your traditions and laws are in direct opposition to the what you feel for your family and friends? Can love overcome prejudice? In the end, maybe we are defined by that choice.

    Victoria Danann has done it again. This a wonderful story that sweeps you away from the very beginning. I love spending time with these characters. We also get an insight in to why the different dimensions were created, why elves and fae are enemies, and why those two races are blessed/cursed with having only one true mate. I cannot wait until the next book is available. This series is highly addictive and a joy to read.
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  • Ann Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2014
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    I can't wait when Victoria writes about the Black Swans and their world the live in or should I dominions? This is a complex, well written and highly entertaining book. It covers multiple stories about the different people, you know and new characters, within the Black Swan series. There is heartache, headache, humor, love, battles and unruly vampires. I highly recommend you read this book and all the others in the series.
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  • Mb4pax
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not as tough as the previous novels, but a fine bit of novel regardless.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015
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    Book 6 in the Knights of Black Swan (a novella) continues in the vein of adventure, true love and involvement of characters beginning from book 1. Aelsong Hawking, princess of the elves and sister of Rammel of the Knights, and Duffy, prince of the fae, are true mates. Having discovered this over a year previous, they have fought the mating desires and waited to decide how to be together when their two cultures have been at war for over two thousand years. And the adventure begins as the two plot to elope and their two kingdoms are out for blood. This time around, there is little violence and no other dimensions are out to slaughter the Knights. Instead we get a look at the creators of the Earth's populations and its various dimensions. "Angelic?" intervention seems to be in order. A nice break from the usual suspense and knightly duties of protecting Earth's people. The characters keep developing and friendships strengthen. Ms. Danann's writing remains strong and dialogue right on.
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  • KB
    5.0 out of 5 stars G O O D!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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    I enjoyed every book in this series (6). All were good. All characters thoroughly developed. Elora and Rammel, Storm and Litha, are such good examples of finding your true soul mates. The vampires' simple desire to have a life doing a job that he likes, coming home every night to a loving mate and a family he adores, seeing them grow up and growing old together is all he ever wants. I could not have put it better.

    By the end of the series I felt like I wanted to include them as part of my family. Great series!
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  • Bobbi Kinion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review of A Tale of Two Kingdoms
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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    When this book was released in the box set I was so excited. I had been biting at the bit wanting to know Duff Torquil and Aelsong Hawking's story and with this book in the Knights of Black Swan Saga I got it. Their story is the epic Romeo and Juliet without the suicide part but only much more exciting and better. Two families at war for so many years that they lost the real reason why. Everyone works together to find out the truth while Duff and Aelsong bond with their mating. Kept away from each other and then finally being able to be with each other only to be ripped apart again is so heart wrenching for the two of them. You will just have to go out and read it to find out the whole story. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
    Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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  • Delta_S
    5.0 out of 5 stars PNR with heart pounding action, strong heroine and alpha male, passionate romance and a variety of preternatural beings
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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    In *A Tale of Two Kingdoms*, fans of Victoria Danann's Knights of the Black Swan series at last have the story of the elf princess, Aelsong (Rammel's sister) and the fae prince, Duff. Their love is forbidden due to the millennium long enmity between fae and elves. Separated by politics and kingdoms, it seems that only intervention from Elora, Litha, and other preternatural beings may avert tragedy and make a way for love to prevail.

    If you are new to the Knights of the Black Swan series, you should read it in order beginning with *My Familiar Stranger*, (which is a free read). If you love PNR with lots of heart pounding action, strong heroines and alpha males, passionate romance, and a variety of paranormal beings, you need look no further than the *Knights of the Black Swan* saga.

    As you can tell, I LOVE this series. Now for the hard part--waiting for the next installment, *Z Harmony.Com*, which will pick up the story of Glendennon Catch and the Order's notorious Z team (and, I hope, more romance between Glen and Rosie).
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  • Michael Wexler
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Installment!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    Great job Victoria, as always! I love how the idea of the mating bond was initially used to bring around the Elves and Fae and ultimately end the war.
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  • SueKy
    5.0 out of 5 stars and I love this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2016
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    As with all Victoria Danann's books in this series, this story wove seamlessly in with those before it. It was entertaining, and held the imagination. Victoria is a first rate story teller, and I love this series.
    Well done, keep'em comming, and thankyou
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Duff and Song’s Story
    Reviewed in Australia on September 24, 2024
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    The story we’ve been waiting for since Prince of the Fae and Princess of the Elves met each other’s eyes across a pub. Will there be a happy ending and the end of mill Nina of war between their people.
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  • kes
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of the bras series of books I have read.
    Reviewed in Australia on January 17, 2014
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    Fantastic series. I could not wait to read the next book in the series!
    Believable and appealing, all of the characters are now my friends. I can't wait to see what happens next!
    Glen and Rosie?
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  • Sandy Adamson
    4.0 out of 5 stars These are beautifully written stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2014
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    I have read all of the series, just purchased Number 7 and about to immerse myself in the next fabulous read. These are beautifully written stories, full blooded and totally convincing. The pricipal parties are wonderfully real and I am invested in them all. I don't think I have read a series that I loved this much since Robert Jordan and George R R Martin. I will progress to lap up all of this writer's works, confident that they are money well spent. (By the way, they are a lot cheaper than some other 'supposed' top writer's offerings, much better value). Victoria rules!
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  • Michelle.
    5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT READ.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2018
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    Loved loved this series. It has everything you could want in a fantasy story. Every book you read you think the next book can't get any better but it does. I'm on to the next one now. I'm lucky I bought the whole series. I highly recommend you get them too.
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