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Dark Legacy (House of Winterborne Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Luanne Bennett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 465 ratings
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They say Katherine Winterborne is dead. But an immortal never really dies—an immortal transitions.

When Morgan is named head of her immortal clan after her mother’s mysterious death, she hardly expects to be thrown into a power struggle with her uncle and then accused of an unimaginable crime. She also never thought she’d become the target of a dangerous stalker—a man who holds her fate in his hands.

Respected entrepreneurs by day, the Winterbornes' real job is to keep the Night Walkers in check—vampires who terrorize New York City. But when an ancient box arrives at the auction house they own, its contents will send Morgan on a journey to uncover her mother’s past. Details that could mean a death sentence for Morgan if Katherine’s secrets are ever revealed to the clan.

With the help of an immortal crow and a charismatic hawk shifter, she’ll unravel the true legacy of the Winterborne women and fight to take back her power.
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THE FITHEACH TRILOGY
Book 1: The Amulet Thief
Book 2: The Blood Thief
Book 3: The Destiny Thief

THE KATIE BISHOP SERIES
Book 1: Crossroads of Bones
Book 2: Blackthorn Grove
Book 3: Shifter's Moon
Book 4: Dark Nightingale
Book 5: Bayou Kings
Book 6: Conjure Queen
Book 7: Dirt Witch
Book 8: Daddy Darkest

HOUSE OF WINTERBORNE SERIES
Book 1: Dark Legacy
Book 2: Savage Sons
Book 3: King's Reckoning

THE CHRONICLES OF JESSE AMES
Book 1: Red Widow
Book 2: Gods & Savages
Book 3: Open Season

THE CHARLEY UNDERWOOD SERIES
Book 1: Bloodlust Blues
Book 2: Bloodlust Bites

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087ZRYBV7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1866 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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Luanne Bennett is an author of fantasy and the supernatural. Born in Chicago, she lives in Georgia these days where she writes full time and doesn’t miss a thing about the cubicles and conference rooms of her old life. When she isn’t writing or dreaming up new stories, she’s usually tending WAY too many orchids or a herd of felines.

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Sci first sci fan urban fiction
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Incredibly easy read. It keeps you enraptured with political intrigue and action. I've already downloaded the next in the series.
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Amanda
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid supernatural/urban fantasy tale that moves quickly, has overlookable flaws
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
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Immortals, witches, familiars, shifters, vampires, ancient pacts... A rich supernatural world plays out around Morgan and the rest of the Winterbourne Coven, which she is now the "Queen" of, though she'd rather be addressed more simply as "leader."

The Winterbournes are immortal witches--they made a pact with the gods (unnamed) eons ago to hunt down the Nightwalkers, preventing them from overtaking humanity. They live in NYC, living in plain sight in the world of the obnoxiously rich elite (they run a Christie's-like auction house, for one). Morgan's mother committed suicide (not a spoiler, it's in Ch.1) and left Morgan as her rightful heir. However, why did she do it? They don't become immortal until age 30, and 20-something Morgan is unprepared to lead the hunt against the Nightwalkers, until she grows into her inborn, unusually powerful magic. She receives help from her father-figure Jakob, her best (mortal) friend Jules, her familiar(s), and her golden-eyed flying love interest.

To address a point by another reviewer: yes, it's annoying that Morgan's mother didn't train her to fight. However, none of the witches are trained, oddly--it's revealed that they all are thrown into fighting and their instincts apparently always kick in. I guess being immortal means they aren't as worried about mistakes. The witches' powers are more like reflexes in this book, they don't require much, if any training to activate. Their magic is all innate, none of it is taught.

***This is a ramble-ly review, be forewarned. My brain doesn't stay on one track!***

1. Supernatural Worldbuilding
-Definitely not the most fleshed-out fantasy book I've read, but this urban fantasy is a solid entry to the genre.
-I loved the inclusion of different kinds of witch aspects like references to athames and familiars, without getting bogged down in witch stereotypes. There aren't any wands, cauldrons, potions, or flying brooms.
-More emphasis is placed on their varied magical powers and the monsters they're destined to battle.
-There's the mystery of Morgan's mother's suicide--she wanted to protect her daughter from a "Dark Legacy," but what is it?
-Coven politics and intrigue abound. Can Morgan trust her Uncle Cabot and Aunt Rebecca, or will they backstab her to usurp her throne? The old guard isn't happy about the continuation of the matriarchal tradition of the Winterbourne Coven.
-The traditional supernatural categories have unique twists, at least unique from the books I've ever read.
-I haven't seen immortal witches paired together, nor the limitation that they don't become immortal until age 30. So many books stop the aging process at 18-20ish. It's also possible for them to age and/or die under various circumstances.
-They're sworn to hunt down Nightwalkers, a monster of the night similar to vampires, BUT whose intelligence is closer to zombies.
-There are several mortals who know what the Winterbournes are, which is nice to see. Other novels featuring supernatural beings tend to make unnecessary drama around mortals finding out their "true nature."

2. Favorite characters:
-Jules: she's known Morgan's secrets since they were kids, and helps ground Morgan in the world outside of Winterbourne politics. She's like a sister, and her fierce loyalty leads her to protect Morgan in any way she can. She may be a mere mortal, but her quick-thinking helps Morgan time and time again.
-Jakob: He's an immortal too, so he helped raise Morgan's mom, not just Morgan and her siblings. His paternal love shows through as he helps her navigate her new role and the dangers that come with it.
-Monoclaude: her familiar. His words are too mysterious, and we all probably wish he could get to the point... But he is also an immortal(?) talking frog statue with telepathy, so he gets a pass. We don't get to see him much, but I have a soft spot for frogs and mysterious magical mentors, and he's both.

3. Villains
-At first it's her own coven, because they're all skeptical of this young woman's ability to lead an immortal clan of monster-hunters. Morgan doesn't seem to have a vicious bone in her.
-The monsters: Nightwalkers.
-Spoiler... but related to the Nightwalkers, although even more dangerous. This breed shows up at the end.

4. Love Interest & Romance Plot:
-The love interest is definitely creepy the first time the meet, and the second, and the third time...
-He follows her home AND refuses to introduce himself. Morgan should've called security or kicked his a**!
-For context, supernatural forces are afoot and Morgan seemed familiar (have to be vague, huge spoilers involved). However, this does NOT excuse his stalking and cornering her!
-Their relationship reeks of insta-love. I wish the author developed their relationship in a more healthy, non-rushed way.
-The love interest is more likable as the book goes on. He also has interesting abilities, to be honest.
-If you "forget" his initial behavior, he's a decent guy who helps Morgan kick monster-butt.
-There's friction because of supernatural species prejudices. Thankfully it doesn't drag on unnecessarily, because Morgan tells her clan to mind their own business.

FINAL NOTES:
*3.5 stars, but I rounded up.
*The relationships, characters, and Worldbuilding could have benefitted from being fleshed out.
*I found several typos, albeit far apart, where incorrect words were included that were close to the correct ones (like "closed" instead of "close").
*A solid start to the trilogy. I hope it doesn't let me down.
*Review also posted on Goodreads.
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Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, great story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
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This is a great story of witches, vampires and shifters. Luanne Bennett has this way of adding a totally different twist to what might sound like typical characters.
This is a fresh view of a clan of witches that hunt vampires in New York. Family greed, secrets and love that defies the norm.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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The world of fantasy is often filled with stories and characters that sound the same, told by authors without style or depth. "Dark Legacy" is the first book in the "House of Winterborne" series and it is amazing. Luanne Bennett is already one of my favorite authors. She has an incredible talent for creating a complex, intense, suspenseful world with a rare quality of writing. It was a real pleasure to read it. A real excitement to turn the pages faster and faster to know what was going to happen. Thanks to Luanne Bennett, fantasy is finally regaining the quality that the greatest authors had managed to give it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really good! I couldn't put it down.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
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I have stayed away from vampire books for a while, but the description intrigued me and I'm so glad I read it. Well written, great plot. Ill definitely give the next book a try.
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Kebakl
5.0 out of 5 stars Fangtastic
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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Great book with plot twists, murder, blood and of course the steamy romance. Give it a try it will suck you in…
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Mary Jane Auld
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting new series
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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An exciting new series from Luanne Bennett about the House of Winterborne, a powerful clan of witches and warlocks tasked with protecting New York City from vampires. Starting with the unexpected loss of the clan Matriarch, clan divisions keep causing problems for the designate heir who is young and untested. She has much learn about herself and her enemies within and with out as she takes the helm of this powerful clan.
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Nicole Jensen
1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst books I have read
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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The story started out interesting, the characters had potential. The writing is atrocious. I kept hoping it would get better but ultimately I gave up. Don't waste your time. I couldn't even finish the book, I got too frustrated with it the gaps in the story and the very flat dialogue.
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Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
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What a crazy delightful world! The world build is beautifully designed and written! I can't wait to read more of this series!
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Kindle-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Reviewed in Germany on August 17, 2021
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The House of Winterborne ist spannend, gut geschrieben, hat tolle Charaktere und ein wenig Romantik. Ich kann es absolut weiterempfehlen!👍
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Ali Pali
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent cast of characters.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2020
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I’m a Katie Bishop fan so was intrigued by Morgan and needed to be won over, my loyalty is with Katie after all! Luanne has another winner in her bookcase. The female leads are different enough to encompass an alternative audience but so well crafted that as the reader you’re happy to extend your own experience.

The supporting characters have enough depth to hold your attention and crave more. It’s a well coloured canvas having many layers and shades, always keeping you interested. Loved the way the lead, Morgan developed and the story unfolds. The male characters are believable and provide strong counter balance. This is a well written and evolving dynasty that could extend to many entertaining volumes.

It’s refreshing to read a vampire novel that has depth and isn’t flighty but has promising, developing characters and storyline. I’m looking forward to reading the next book and hopefully series as Morgan and her family progress.

Well done Luanne and thanks for another excellent cast of characters.
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Trina Deal
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid 4 outta 5
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2023
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Fun read. Kept my interest enough I wasn't skimming pages to see what would happen next. Book 2 is on my "To Be Read" list for sure.
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Trevor Coxon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel form a brilliant author
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2022
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I have read all the Katie Bishop books and enjoyed them and wasn’t sure about starting another set with completely different character. I needn’t have worried. Morgan Winterborne is now my new heroine. Brilliant storyline brilliantly written. Kept me gripped to the end, well, the end of this chapter that is!
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