Jewels of the Sun (Bookcassette(r) Edition)

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Summary: A little magic - A lot of love
Review: The first in a trilogy, Jewels of the Sun, brings us Jude Murray retreating to a cottage in Ireland to soothe her wounds after a divorce. Meeting Aidan Gallagher shakes her out of her narrow view of life while Jude explores the folklore of the ghost she finds in the cottage.
A well written story of a woman's discovery of her depths and overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Includes some great scenes of women bonding over shopping and stories shared over a drinking spree. Lovely seductions, great descriptions of Ireland and a wonderful cast of people.
Do give it a read.

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Summary: Sweet, but something's lacking...
Review: This is the first of the new Irish trilogy for me. I stayed with the book, but it really didn't turn me on until the end. I think the part I enjoyed the most was when Jude makes up her mind to sell her condo in Chicago and make the permanent move to Ireland. Jude's decision that writing is what she wanted to do really showed the inspiration of a true artist. The romance wasn't what I expected, although I don't know what it was I really expected either. It just seems that I've read too many of NR's stories lately where the heroine is not "sure of herself" and sets out to find the real person inside. This is not one of the better books with Nora Roberts indicated as the author. It's a quick read, which is not the norm for NR either. Catch it at the library if you're a real NR fan.

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Summary: A story that had me hooked from the start
Review: When I first started reading this book I knew I had to have the other two also. I couldn't put it down after I got it. The storyline is beautiful not only because its very discriptive, but most of all because it taught me alot about learning to love yourself before being able to love anyone else. Jude is one of those people who start out insecure with themselfes.
As the book goes on she slowly learns more about who she is and what she wants out of life. This tale truly touched my heart unlike any other story I've ever read before. The other books are equally as wonderful. Each book adds to the others another piece to the puzzle.