Rating:  Summary: Absolutely Enchanting! Review: I'm packing my bags and I am going to Ardmore! I fell in love with everything in this book! I loved how Nora Roberts intertwined the richness of Ireland's landscape, the tales of the Irish folklore with the characters who brought the legends to life. I cannot wait until Tears of the Moon comes out! This is a must read, especially those of Irish ancestry.
Rating:  Summary: Jewels of the Sun Review: The book was one of Nora Robert's best. I enjoy all her books. I recommend this one highly.
Rating:  Summary: Oh to be Irish! Review: If this story does not make you want to jaunt off to Ireland and fall in love with a charming rogue, you're either dead or a man!At first I was surprised to read the reviews from people disappointed with the book. The more I thought about it, though, I had to admit that it is not your typical Nora Roberts mystery/suspense romance. Those who are familiar with her other works, and that of J.D. Robb, would no doubt be disappointed - there really is no mystery. You know in the end that Aidan and Jude will be together. But it's the journey that gets them there that should, and does, entertain you. I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for a long, long time, and have yet to be disappointed with her work. This novel is a funny, entertaining, magical description of Aidan & Jude's romance. I laughed along with Jude, for I, along with many others, I'm sure, can relate to her "neurotic" thinking sometimes. I do not, however, believe this makes her a "weak" heroine. It makes her real. I envied her for the friendships that bloomed between her, Darcy and Brenna. And I completely fell for Aidan. What more could a reader wish for in a book? How long until the next one?
Rating:  Summary: Good Read, but not one of her best Review: This is the kind of book you read on a rainy day, and you have nothing els to read. Nora Roberts seems to bring the supernational into just about everything she writes lately, and she does not need too. Roberts is too good a writer, who should not need or result to such ploys to get her story across, that's why this book only got three stars. Her characters, Jude F Murray & Aidan Gallagher were strong enough to carry this story all by themselves. They were a joy to meet. Their supporing cast did the rest. Will I read the other two books of this series? One rainy day when I have nothing els to read.
Rating:  Summary: Not her best Review: I have always loved Ms. Roberts books but I have to agree that this is one I could have missed. I found myself skimming through pages - something I have never done with her others. Too much scenic detail and not enough interaction between the main characters.
Rating:  Summary: Swept up in the beauty of the scenery. Review: You couldn't help but root for Aidan to win over Jude. The story makes you want to move to Ireland and find people just like you read about. The imagery was beautiful and made you visualize the countryside, flowers, the charachters. A recommended read.
Rating:  Summary: Jewels of the Sun Review: Nora Roberts readers will enjoy this novel set once again in Ireland. This book is similar to her earlier novels Born in Fire and Born in Ice. Very entertaining.
Rating:  Summary: Not her best Review: Usually really enjoy Nora Roberts' books but this is not one of her best. I don't care for the mystical elements she put in this book. It's just not believable. Much prefer her other books but I'm looking forward to the next in this series.
Rating:  Summary: Romantic get-away Review: This is the perfect "rainy day I don't want to think about much" book. It is a quick and easy read with enough humor to keep it interesting. I found it to be a wonderful release and am looking forward to the sequels!
Rating:  Summary: This book was a disappointment Review: I love Nora Roberts, and I love Ireland but this but was not as exiting as I have come to expect Nora's work to be. I had no emotional connection with the heroine, and found it difficult to believe that a female character who is a trained "psychologist" knew herself so little! She was wimpy to boot! Having just finished Diana Gabaldone's "Outlander", I couldn't help comparing this tepid effort! Let's hope the next two installments will redeem this one.
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