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One Dark and Stormy Knight: The Avalon Café, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Hermione Moon (Author), Zehra Jane Naqvi (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,265 ratings

Every girl needs a knight in shining armor....

When kitchen witch Gwen Young discovers the spirit of King Arthur in the suit of armor that stands in her cafe only an hour after finding a dead body in the library, she knows it's going to be a very strange day....

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  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Hermione Moon
  3. Narrator
    Zehra Jane Naqvi
  4. Audible release date
    February 16, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Tantor Audio
  7. ASIN
    B08VF851H6
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 4 hours and 53 minutes
Author Hermione Moon
Narrator Zehra Jane Naqvi
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 16, 2021
Publisher Tantor Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08VF851H6
Best Sellers Rank #315,749 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,830 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#6,036 in Cozy Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)
#8,426 in Supernatural Mysteries

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Customers enjoy this well-crafted mystery with a cleverly written plot, featuring a heroine they find a pleasure to spend time with. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer noting how the author effectively introduces the world, and customers appreciate its charm, with one highlighting the cute café setting in Glastonbury. They praise the writing quality and the inclusion of magic elements, while one customer particularly appreciates the legend of King Arthur woven into the story.

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46 customers mention "Storyline"46 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, praising its well-crafted mystery plot and cleverly written narrative.

"...One Dark and Stormy Knight is a light paranormal cozy mystery and I hadn't gotten past the first page before I knew I was going to love Gwen, her..." Read more

"Engaging characters, a bit of witchcraft, and Arthur Pendragon (who has been hanging about in a ruby for the past 1500 years) as the LI...." Read more

"...In addition, the mystery plot is well crafted. I am really looking forward to the next volume in this Avalon Café series." Read more

"...I loved the hero. Arthur (again with the duh about Gwen!) is dark and mysterious. This makes him the perfect book boyfriend!..." Read more

38 customers mention "Readability"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a fun first book in a series that they read straight through.

"...It was a quick and easy read, but I was hooked from start to finish. All the joy of a new series to love discovery...." Read more

"...All in all, quite a fun read that made me purchase book 2 to see what happens next." Read more

"...a murder mystery to solve, and a knight in shiny armor all made for a fun read." Read more

"Interesting, different . I’d like very much to read the other books in that series. It’s a good cozy mystery." Read more

31 customers mention "Character development"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them wonderful and quickly relatable, with one customer noting how the main character Gwen is a pleasure to spend time with.

"...the world of her books, Gwen's background, and the broader cast of characters while forwarding the two plot mysteries...." Read more

"Engaging characters, a bit of witchcraft, and Arthur Pendragon (who has been hanging about in a ruby for the past 1500 years) as the LI...." Read more

"...She is a good person and very relatable, even though she is a witch who can do positive magic spells on her baked goods...." Read more

"...is dark and mysterious. This makes him the perfect book boyfriend! He is a true knight-in-shining armor (and not just because he's wearing one!)..." Read more

26 customers mention "Pacing"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the well-researched content and another highlighting the scrumptious baked goods.

"...I thought the author did a wonderful job introducing the world of her books, Gwen's background, and the broader cast of characters while forwarding..." Read more

"...You get to hear about scrumptious baked goods in a quaint café in Glastonbury, England, while you get to know cozy characters and solve a mystery...." Read more

"...She also seems to instill a strong sense of loyalty in those around her. That speaks highly of her character...." Read more

"Interesting, different . I’d like very much to read the other books in that series. It’s a good cozy mystery." Read more

7 customers mention "Magic"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's magical elements, with one mentioning the kitchen magic.

"...past the first page before I knew I was going to love Gwen, her kitchen magic, the setting of the cafe and town with all its lore, Merlin the dog,..." Read more

"...A little magic, a murder mystery to solve, and a knight in shiny armor all made for a fun read." Read more

"...Loved the mystery, the magick, and the opportunity for more intriguing stories too come. WELL FREAKING DONE...!" Read more

"...There was an added bonus of Magic, and knights, :P read the book you'll see." Read more

6 customers mention "Charm"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming, with one mentioning the cute café setting and another appreciating the lovely town of Glastonbury.

"...I also love the setting in a cute café in the picturesque and historical English town of Glastonbury...." Read more

"This is a charming and well-written book. I loved the heroine...." Read more

"...Hermione Moon has created a lovely town that you'll want to visit again and again!" Read more

"...A beautiful witch, a magical suit of armor and an intriguing knight, a dog named Merlin.......Add in a murder and you end up with a wonderful book..." Read more

6 customers mention "Lore"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the lore of the book, with one mentioning how the armor houses the spirit of King Arthur, while another finds it fun to imagine Arthur coming back to life.

"Engaging characters, a bit of witchcraft, and Arthur Pendragon (who has been hanging about in a ruby for the past 1500 years) as the LI...." Read more

"...But in reality the armor houses the spirit of King Arthur. She also has a dog named Merlin...." Read more

"...It is fun to imagine Arthur coming back to life. Plus, there is a smart labradoodle. What's not to like?..." Read more

"...A beautiful witch, a magical suit of armor and an intriguing knight, a dog named Merlin.......Add in a murder and you end up with a wonderful book..." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it's a well-written cozy mystery and another appreciating the author's perspective.

"...The author is very good at this perspective, and it was lovely getting to know Gwen from her thoughts and actions...." Read more

"This is a very well-written cozy mystery featuring "kitchen witch" Gwen Young. The setting is a small cafe in modern-day England...." Read more

"Very well written, and I adored Merlin the dog....allegedly the reincarnation of a friend of the Knight...." Read more

"A modern take on an old story. Well thought out and written with interesting characters. I'm anxious to see what is in store for Gwen and Arther." Read more

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  • Sophia Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Start to a Paranormal Cozy Series That Has Me Excited
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
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    The Avalon Cafe is nestled near the great historic Glastonbury Abbey and the King Arthur legend that features at the nearby museum. Some say the present day land was once Arthurian legendary isle of Avalon and Arthur's final resting place and some whisper that the owner of the cafe is a witch whose muffins are magic for what ails you.

    On a wet night when everyone is sensibly headed home and not touring the abbey or museum adventure, Gwen is alone in closing her shop surrounded by her music, her dog Merlin, and one of the mainstays of the cafe, Sir Boss the suit of armor. Cleaning up and winding down, she's interrupted by a childhood and college mean girl who got Gwen's ex, her dream archeological job at the abbey, and now wants a cake to celebrate. Not minutes later, Gwen stumbles over her body and discovers there is more to Sir Boss than she thought.

    One Dark and Stormy Knight is a light paranormal cozy mystery and I hadn't gotten past the first page before I knew I was going to love Gwen, her kitchen magic, the setting of the cafe and town with all its lore, Merlin the dog, and the secret of the stunning blue eyed man who appears in Sir Boss' armor.

    The murder is introduced early as is the mystery of Arthur appearing in the suit of armor. I thought the author did a wonderful job introducing the world of her books, Gwen's background, and the broader cast of characters while forwarding the two plot mysteries. There is a nice relationship network with Gwen. Her friendship with Imogene who is a police detective, her aunt and uncle, even the annoying reporter Matthew who suspects she's a witch, and of course sweet Merlin her quirky dog and lastly Arthur who is a dreamy man who is patient and understanding with an attractive twinkle and definitely looks like a great warrior of legend.

    It was a quick and easy read, but I was hooked from start to finish. All the joy of a new series to love discovery. I had the series recommended and I'm every so glad I finally picked up the first book. I will definitely be pressing forward and recommend it to other paranormal cozy mystery fans.
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  • knightsofkilbourne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Contemporary Fantasy Romp
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
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    Engaging characters, a bit of witchcraft, and Arthur Pendragon (who has been hanging about in a ruby for the past 1500 years) as the LI. Oh, and Merlin is now a Labradoodle.

    Ok, some of this takes a bit of willing-suspension-of-disbelief, but it's actually worth it. The peripheral characters are nicely rounded, and Gwen, the MC, is definitely someone to root for. The mystery was well done and gave a nice overarching sense of completion to the story.

    All in all, quite a fun read that made me purchase book 2 to see what happens next.
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  • DianaInSC
    5.0 out of 5 stars King Arthur and a witch are one cute sleuthing couple.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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    This new cozy mystery series is charmingly wonderful. I highly recommend it to everyone who likes cozy paranormal mysteries, King Arthur, and/or baking. You get to hear about scrumptious baked goods in a quaint café in Glastonbury, England, while you get to know cozy characters and solve a mystery. There is even an adorable psychic dog and my new favorite book boyfriend, the legendary Arthur. This quirky combination of story elements comes together to make a novel to soothe your soul.

    The story is told in first person perspective, in the present tense, only from the heroine's point of view. The author is very good at this perspective, and it was lovely getting to know Gwen from her thoughts and actions. She is a good person and very relatable, even though she is a witch who can do positive magic spells on her baked goods. I also love the setting in a cute café in the picturesque and historical English town of Glastonbury. In addition, the mystery plot is well crafted. I am really looking forward to the next volume in this Avalon Café series.
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  • Renee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and well-written
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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    This is a charming and well-written book.

    I loved the heroine. It actually took me a minute to realize that her name is Gwen and what it meant (lol, not my most astute moment). Gwen is a good witch who bakes her magic into her cooking to help others. She also seems to instill a strong sense of loyalty in those around her. That speaks highly of her character. I enjoyed that she wasn't snarky, entitled, or mean. That seems to be the trend lately for these types of books.

    I loved the hero. Arthur (again with the duh about Gwen!) is dark and mysterious. This makes him the perfect book boyfriend! He is a true knight-in-shining armor (and not just because he's wearing one!) who comes to her rescue a number of times.

    I love most of the characters in this book. Imogene is great and I loved the dog, Merlin.

    Loved the story and the setting. It was all so very imaginative.

    I'm looking forward to reading more in this series and checking out other books by this author.
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  • Skim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gwen, Merlin and Arthur Back Together Again
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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    If you enjoy King Arthur and modern day paranormal mysteries this is a book for you. It is a stand-alone book with no cliffhanger ending.
    Gwen, the kitchen witch, has a suite of armor that has been named Sir Boss in her café. But in reality the armor houses the spirit of King Arthur. She also has a dog named Merlin.
    Gwen must solve the murder mystery, keep from getting killed by the murderer all while trying to figure out how to get the spirit of Arthur out of the armor.
    I felt like the story had good flow and tied things together nicely.
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  • J. M. Varner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Magic, mystery and the Arthurian legend
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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    I enjoyed this cozy paranormal mystery set in Glastonbury, England. The main Character, Gwen Young, is a kitchen witch who runs the Avalon Cafe. She imbues her baked goods with a touch of magic and healthy ingredients. I found her to be very likable and her best friend, DCI Imogen Hobbs, is a great secondary character who supports Gwen and her magic. A little magic, a murder mystery to solve, and a knight in shiny armor all made for a fun read.
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  • MB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
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    Interesting, different . I’d like very much to read the other books in that series. It’s a good cozy mystery.
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  • Lynne Hopkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in Australia on October 11, 2020
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    I loved this book, and all the others in the series. Can’t wait for the next one to be released. What’s not to love about the return of King Arthur and Guinevere in modern times?
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  • Sherri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2020
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    I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

    This is a new genre for one of my favourite authors. I loved the story, both the historical angle, the magic and the mystery. Lots to keep one engaged. Plus a love story! I’m looking foward to the next book!
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  • lcr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully original and absolutely brilliant.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2020
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    One Dark and Stormy Knight is an absolute delight. Gwen, a kitchen witch, is perfectly happy running her cafe in Glastonbury and spending time with her dog Merlin. Following a murder her life will never be the same again.

    This book cleverly and seamlessly combines wonderful characters and modern life with the legend of King Arthur to create something very special and original. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. So much so that I have already brought the rest of this series.

    If you love cosy mysteries with a touch of romance then this is the book for you. I really cannot recommend it highly enough and it deserves far more than 5*
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  • andrea j brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2020
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    An enchanting magical read. Full of mystery and magic. Read in a day. Read this with a cupcake or muffing and a hot chocolate
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  • GCH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, light and entertaining
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2020
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    This was a very enjoyable read, which I found entertaining and not taxing. I read all in one sitting as it did have me hooked; it took me around 3 hours. It was quite a light read and I found it charming. The story moved quickly with intrigue scattered through it. I am going to read other titles in this series as I enjoyed this one.
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