The One

The Power of Love, Book 1

By: Ross J. Kinnaird

Narrated by: Stuart Morrison

"It all began... When did it all begin?"

Waking up to a mystical call, Daniel begins experiencing vivid daydreams, glimpses of an ancient past, and an irresistible connection with a mysterious man he has never met before. Driven by an unknown force and drawn towards Noah, Daniel finds himself embarking on the greatest adventure of his life.

"The Power of Love: The One" narrates the journey of three characters who traverse worlds, magic, the past, and the future in an unending battle between Light and Darkness. As they search for answers to mysterious events, they ultimately make humanity's greatest discovery: Love is not merely an emotion or feeling. There is a lost and forgotten secret about Love and its true nature. Cursed by an evil spell, the world suffered its greatest defeat against an ancient foe, losing every trace of its true, original beginning. Now, at the turn of the tide, the enemy is coming back to finish what it had started. And the world has no way to stop it.

Dive into this enchanting magical story. Join Daniel, Noah, and Anita as they walk the path of discovery in reverse, starting from fragmented pieces and culminating in the revelation of an incredible truth.

Plunge headfirst into the tormented love triangle between Daniel, John, and Noah. Follow Anita's journey as she unravels the secret to a fulfilled life, and hold tight as their lives are drawn into a world of fantasy, magic, and divine intervention.

©2023 Ross J. Kinnaird (P)2024 Ross J. Kinnaird

Critic reviews

"For high fantasy and fantasy romance readers, this novel gets right into the hearts of the ones who love a strong, balanced story. Ross J. Kinnaird's debut novel holds a captivating balance between fantasy, mystery and character development. It definitely paves the way to a great sequel. Recommended". (Kathleen Lynch, Irish MEDIAPress)

Listening at 1.3x speed the narrator was fantastic.

The narrator definitely saved this book for me. The story was a little draggy at parts in particular the first part of the story. Pace picked up when the magic started. Will listen to the second book to see how the story continues.

Very Detailed and Descriptive Journey to MEH

The author paints a detailed picture of every scene, location and circumstance with creative imagery and metaphors. There’s some clever writing here. Problem is, a good 30% is completely unnecessary. He spends way too much time brining stuff to life that doesn’t advance the story. The fantasy world is rather unappealing and confusing. I hate to review something I haven’t finished, but I’m bored and probably not going to get through it. The narrator is just ok if you speed him up to a minimum of x1.10. He has a habit of extending every word with emphasis on strange words as though he came to the end of the line in the script instead of the end of the sentence. I don’t know how much time he got to rehearse, but he often sounds like he’s reading. Nice voice though, so much better than many. If I DO finish the book I likely wont continue the series.

Love is the message

The Power of Love: The One by Ross J. Kinnaird is the first installment in the Power of Love series and marks an impressive debut for the author. This novel is a sophisticated blend of fantasy and romance, offering a journey of love that spans many lifetimes. Unlike typical MM novels, Kinnaird's writing is deeply layered, with realistic characters and a complex storyline that gradually reveals new and exciting possibilities. Readers should be prepared for a marathon rather than a sprint, as this series avoids traditional resolutions.

Daniel, one of the main characters, experiences life-changing visions and dreams that lead him to uncover surprising truths about himself. His complicated love life takes a pivotal turn when he meets Noah, the man from his dreams who has been waiting for him. A birthday trip with his best friend sets the stage for this fateful meeting, propelling them into a new world in peril. Here, the trio must embrace their roles as heroes while navigating the challenges of returning home.

Slow start and meandering story.

I felt the story meandered and was sometimes hard to follow. Some details in the story didn’t seem to integrate in the story.

the magic of other worlds that time couldn't separate

everything about this book was so tastefully done! the author captured the love, the magic and the suspense 100% perfectly