Irish Hope (Irish Eyes Romance Series)

Rating:
Summary: A let down
Review: I adored the first in the Irish Eyes series, so much so I have bought them all as they came out, and utterly adore many of them, though there have been a couple pits in with the cherries. I had misgivings about a book in the series dealing with Ireland that had Calanais on the Isle of Lewis on the Cover - hello, that is SCOTLAND!! And that was a hint of things to come. The book is a nice read, and had a lot of promise, but the journey grew tedious and contrived. It just really was a let down after the first one by this author. I just hope when she gets to Charity (one presumes she would follow Faith and Hope) in her own trilogy within the series, it is to the level of the original book.

Rating:
Summary: A let down
Review: I adored the first in the Irish Eyes series, so much so I have bought them all as they came out, and utterly adore many of them, though there have been a couple pits in with the cherries. I had misgivings about a book in the series dealing with Ireland that had Calanais on the Isle of Lewis on the Cover - hello, that is SCOTLAND!! And that was a hint of things to come. The book is a nice read, and had a lot of promise, but the journey grew tedious and contrived. It just really was a let down after the first one by this author. I just hope when she gets to Charity (one presumes she would follow Faith and Hope) in her own trilogy within the series, it is to the level of the original book.

Rating:
Summary: Great Book
Review: I just loved this book. The writing was great. I am glad that in this book hope didn't get charmed by the hero so easy.I also liked that in the book faith was still the same old faith from the first book.This book is a must read.

Rating:
Summary: Adventuresome lady finds more than she bargains for.
Review: Lady Hope feels she should experience land and the common people before she submits to her duty as a wife in a boring, pre-arranged marriage. With her dog Lady Gwenth, she sets out for what she hopes will be a true adventure. Her travels lead her to the very men who are looking for her. Colin of Shanekill is the leader of the group. On orders from his Master, Eric the Devil, who was ordered by the King, Colin searches for the elusive Lady Hope. Hope, who now goes by the name of Harold, meets Colin as she is attempting to steal something to eat from his camp. He invites Harold to stay with him and his camp of men and continue with them to Shanekill. She knows she must leave before they arrive to Shanekill. Irish Hope pulls the reader along with the adventures of Lady Hope as Harold. The energy and realism that Lady Hope gives off is exciting and thrilling to read. The disappointment comes toward the end of the story when the author introduces a new character and had the secondary characters entangled in a new plot. This came along when the story should have been packaged, tied up in ribbon and topped with a bow.

Rating:
Summary: Adventuresome lady finds more than she bargains for.
Review: Lady Hope feels she should experience land and the common people before she submits to her duty as a wife in a boring, pre-arranged marriage. With her dog Lady Gwenth, she sets out for what she hopes will be a true adventure. Her travels lead her to the very men who are looking for her. Colin of Shanekill is the leader of the group. On orders from his Master, Eric the Devil, who was ordered by the King, Colin searches for the elusive Lady Hope. Hope, who now goes by the name of Harold, meets Colin as she is attempting to steal something to eat from his camp. He invites Harold to stay with him and his camp of men and continue with them to Shanekill. She knows she must leave before they arrive to Shanekill. Irish Hope pulls the reader along with the adventures of Lady Hope as Harold. The energy and realism that Lady Hope gives off is exciting and thrilling to read. The disappointment comes toward the end of the story when the author introduces a new character and had the secondary characters entangled in a new plot. This came along when the story should have been packaged, tied up in ribbon and topped with a bow.

Rating:
Summary: The Charmer meets his match!
Review: Set in medival times. This second book in the Irish Devil series is a welcome addition. Hope, decendent of kings, is slated for an arranged marriage. She wants some adventure first and maybe to find love. So dressed as the boy "Harold" with her large cowardly dog Lady, she heads off.

Colin, The Devil's swave right hand man, is sent to find Hope. He finds Harold instead. Colin befriends and takes Harold back to the keep where he plans to train the boy in "manly arts".

Hope falls in love with Colin, but how can she reveal herself to Colin when she has been deceiving him? This contains the crux of the matter.

During this time, Hope is encouraged by Colin's admiration for Lady Hope's bravery and motivation for running away.

The sensuality rating is about 7. Lots of philosphopy about Love and the idea that Colin is "running away from love because..."

Its still a great read. Colin is strong but tender. Very good book!

Rating:
Summary: The Charmer meets his match!
Review: Set in medival times. This second book in the Irish Devil series is a welcome addition. Hope, decendent of kings, is slated for an arranged marriage. She wants some adventure first and maybe to find love. So dressed as the boy "Harold" with her large cowardly dog Lady, she heads off.

Colin, The Devil's swave right hand man, is sent to find Hope. He finds Harold instead. Colin befriends and takes Harold back to the keep where he plans to train the boy in "manly arts".

Hope falls in love with Colin, but how can she reveal herself to Colin when she has been deceiving him? This contains the crux of the matter.

During this time, Hope is encouraged by Colin's admiration for Lady Hope's bravery and motivation for running away.

The sensuality rating is about 7. Lots of philosphopy about Love and the idea that Colin is "running away from love because..."

Its still a great read. Colin is strong but tender. Very good book!

Rating:
Summary: A Fun Romp to this Series
Review: This second book by Donna Fletcher for Jove's IRISH EYES line is a fun book and cut above most of the offerings in this somewhat disappointing line( only the Fletcher and Hendrix titles are worth bothering with). The line began with Ms Fletcher's IRISH DEVIL, which despite lacking any real Irish historical depth to the story line, was still a wonderfully plotted medieval and well worth reading. This one is a spinoff of that story and is equally well developed with a fun romp with new and old friends to meet. This tale will hold the reader to the very last pages as the story unfolds using the main characters in the first book to enrich the story of Colin and Hope. The sensual level in this book is exceptional and well within the scope of the story, ie not filler. One can only hope now that we have had both Faith, and Hope, could Charity be the woman for the newly introduced Rath!! Here's hoping that Ms Fletcher will give this poor line of books another shot in the arm with the final book in the Devil Series.

Rating:
Summary: A 14 K gold winner
Review: Uncle Shamus has arranged a marriage for Hope that fits her ancestry to the high king of Ireland. However, the adventurous Hope prefers love and is willing to risk traveling the countryside for it. Knowing she needs a disguise for herself and her easily identifiable dog Lady Gweneth, Hope masquerades as a lad and alters her canine's appearance just enough to not be readily recognized. She vanishes in a personal quest to find adventure and perhaps her soul mate.

Eric "Irish Devil" of Shanekill, who is staying near his beloved but pregnant wife, sends Colin to lead the men in search of the missing Hope. So far they have failed. However, a hungry dog smells the cooking food and rushes into the camp followed by an emaciated lad, Harold. Shane takes the youngster and his canine with them as they trek home in failure, not realizing that he has found the missing lass. Hope realizes that Colin is her true love, but has little hope that a young male like her will persuade the handsome man they belong together before they reach the point of no return: Shanekill.

IRISH HOPE, the latest "Irish Eyes" novel (fifth in the series and second by Donna Fletcher - see IRISH DEVIL), is a warm adventurous medieval romance. The story line is entertaining as readers follow the adventures of Hope as a preadolescent male struggling with freedom and independence and her growing love for Colin. Although a twist involving Eric and his wife seems unnecessary except for padding, the tale is fun to read and holds up with its predecessors.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: A 14 K gold winner
Review: Uncle Shamus has arranged a marriage for Hope that fits her ancestry to the high king of Ireland. However, the adventurous Hope prefers love and is willing to risk traveling the countryside for it. Knowing she needs a disguise for herself and her easily identifiable dog Lady Gweneth, Hope masquerades as a lad and alters her canine's appearance just enough to not be readily recognized. She vanishes in a personal quest to find adventure and perhaps her soul mate.

Eric "Irish Devil" of Shanekill, who is staying near his beloved but pregnant wife, sends Colin to lead the men in search of the missing Hope. So far they have failed. However, a hungry dog smells the cooking food and rushes into the camp followed by an emaciated lad, Harold. Shane takes the youngster and his canine with them as they trek home in failure, not realizing that he has found the missing lass. Hope realizes that Colin is her true love, but has little hope that a young male like her will persuade the handsome man they belong together before they reach the point of no return: Shanekill.

IRISH HOPE, the latest "Irish Eyes" novel (fifth in the series and second by Donna Fletcher - see IRISH DEVIL), is a warm adventurous medieval romance. The story line is entertaining as readers follow the adventures of Hope as a preadolescent male struggling with freedom and independence and her growing love for Colin. Although a twist involving Eric and his wife seems unnecessary except for padding, the tale is fun to read and holds up with its predecessors.

Harriet Klausner