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Summary: A wonderful series!
Review: Daughter of Ireland is the third title in Jove's Irish Eyes series. It's a shining new series with writers whose talents sparkle when they write about romance on the Emerald Isle. In this particular one, Moya Mahoney has just lost a kind elderly gentleman who took her in when all her relatives died. She is alone again... that is until American Rory O'Brien shows up at her door looking like a soaked rat. Moya lives for being Irish, she wants to continue the tradition of sharing Irish tales, and keeping the village in the quaint, quiet life that it is. Guess who is trying to go forward with some modern ideas for her life and village? You got it, Rory. Rory has his reasons for wanting to update the small town, and I won't go in to them because I don't want to spoil the story. The situation and closeness of these two of course leads to a mutual attraction and I was impressed by how the author handled it. It's a sweet romance, that is light on intimacy, heavy on characters and backdrop; an A plus in my book. Daughter of Ireland, along with The Irish Devil and To Marry an Irish Rogue so far make up the tempting, romantic Irish Eyes Series!
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Summary: One of the Best of Irish Eyes series
Review: I have read every Irish Eyes and my favourite is Lisa Hendrix's To Marry an Irish Rogue and Deb' Stover Mulligan Stew. But this ranks up there with those as being the best in this series.This is a warm wonderful tale of an Irish lass, Moya Mahoney, a lass of Eire. She loves the small village life and the closeness of its people. She keeps the traditions of Auld in her small village of Killarney, running a Bed and Breakfast during the day and spending her soft nights in the tavern downstairs. Singing songs of Ancient Eire from the heart and soul, keeping alive the Irish Heroes and Legends. She is pure Irish and proud of it. But an outcomer, an American, but one with Irish roots by name of Rory O'Brien. And he is just the opposite. He not only disdains her love of all things Irish, he shuns his Irish heritage and worse, plans a massive factory in Killarney. But it's over Moya's dead body and she draws the lines and is determined to see her village not lose it's precious heritage, to MacDonalds, Burger Kings, pollutions and neighbours that have not care for the life she so treasures. He finds one tough opponent as Moya rallies the villages against the idea, though a few would love the money it would bring to the impoverished. The two lock horns frequently, but the feelings of frustration, determination and down right ire turn into passion. The characters are a delight, and anyone will love Moya's repatriating of the man who refuses to treasure the precious of the Irish ways.
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Summary: One of the Best of Irish Eyes series
Review: I have read every Irish Eyes and my favourite is Lisa Hendrix's To Marry an Irish Rogue and Deb' Stover Mulligan Stew. But this ranks up there with those as being the best in this series. This is a warm wonderful tale of an Irish lass, Moya Mahoney, a lass of Eire. She loves the small village life and the closeness of its people. She keeps the traditions of Auld in her small village of Killarney, running a Bed and Breakfast during the day and spending her soft nights in the tavern downstairs. Singing songs of Ancient Eire from the heart and soul, keeping alive the Irish Heroes and Legends. She is pure Irish and proud of it. But an outcomer, an American, but one with Irish roots by name of Rory O'Brien. And he is just the opposite. He not only disdains her love of all things Irish, he shuns his Irish heritage and worse, plans a massive factory in Killarney. But it's over Moya's dead body and she draws the lines and is determined to see her village not lose it's precious heritage, to MacDonalds, Burger Kings, pollutions and neighbours that have not care for the life she so treasures. He finds one tough opponent as Moya rallies the villages against the idea, though a few would love the money it would bring to the impoverished. The two lock horns frequently, but the feelings of frustration, determination and down right ire turn into passion. The characters are a delight, and anyone will love Moya's repatriating of the man who refuses to treasure the precious of the Irish ways.
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Summary: Daughter of Ireland
Review: It isn't easy writing a review. You're trying to let someone who hasn't read the book know you're opinion without completely spoiling the book for them. I enjoyed reading Daughter of Ireland. Based on this book I think Jove has a winner with the Irish Eyes series. I liked how the romance between Moya and Rory was contrasted with the romance of an older couple. I didn't like the fact there was little in the conflict between Moya and Rory. When their desires conflicted with each other the problem was quickly resolved by Moya and Rory or an outside force. I haven't read either The Irish Devil or To Marry an Irish Rogue, the first two books in the series. If they are as good as Daughter of Ireland, I'll be buying book four in the series.
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Summary: Daughter of Ireland
Review: It isn't easy writing a review. You're trying to let someone who hasn't read the book know you're opinion without completely spoiling the book for them. I enjoyed reading Daughter of Ireland. Based on this book I think Jove has a winner with the Irish Eyes series. I liked how the romance between Moya and Rory was contrasted with the romance of an older couple. I didn't like the fact there was little in the conflict between Moya and Rory. When their desires conflicted with each other the problem was quickly resolved by Moya and Rory or an outside force. I haven't read either The Irish Devil or To Marry an Irish Rogue, the first two books in the series. If they are as good as Daughter of Ireland, I'll be buying book four in the series.
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Summary: "'Couln't be Better"
Review: Once in a while, one picks up a book and when all is said and done, they know they've read one of the year's best. For me, "Daughter of Ireland", is that book. I've been an avid fan of cozy mystery writer, G.A. McKevett, so when I discovered she'd written a contemproary romance under the name Sonja Massie, I was thrilled to have yet another one of her stories to enjoy. Set in New York City and Gormloch, Ireland, "Daughter of Ireland" is an exquisitely crafted tale of two strong-willed people, each entrenched in their own beliefs and neither willing to give an inch. At least, not at first. Moya Mahoney and Rory O'Brien find themselves at odds over the pub and land left to Rory by his uncle, which happens to be the only real home Moya had ever known. Rory sees this as an opportunity to not only expand his corporate empire, but to bring jobs and security to the townspeople. Moya sees it as a total destruction of everything she has ever known, loved and holds dear. Sonja Massie has created a totally believable story with two lead characters who had me laughing at times, while at other times pulled hard on my heart, for both Rory and Moya had had less than happy starts in life. How they manage to compromise over their feelings of distrust and turn them into feeling of true love and passion that will last a lifetime is a story that must be experienced. Ms. Massie's portrayal of rural Ireland and its people was neither overdone nor glossed over. Her vivid characterization had me expecting Rory and Moya to step from the pages at anytime. I only wish Ms. Massie had more romantic stories on backlist. For now, "Daughter of Ireland" is headed for my keeper shelf and I can't recommend it highly enough. For those who would like to read more by this author, I recommend you look up the Savannah Reid mysteries, written under the name G.A. McKevett.
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Summary: Two Thumbs Up for this Keeper
Review: Once in a while, one picks up a book and when all is said and done, they know they've read one of the year's best. For me, "Daughter of Ireland", is that book. I've been an avid fan of cozy mystery writer, G.A. McKevett, so when I discovered she'd written a contemproary romance under the name Sonja Massie, I was thrilled to have yet another one of her stories to enjoy. Set in New York City and Gormloch, Ireland, "Daughter of Ireland" is an exquisitely crafted tale of two strong-willed people, each entrenched in their own beliefs and neither willing to give an inch. At least, not at first. Moya Mahoney and Rory O'Brien find themselves at odds over the pub and land left to Rory by his uncle, which happens to be the only real home Moya had ever known. Rory sees this as an opportunity to not only expand his corporate empire, but to bring jobs and security to the townspeople. Moya sees it as a total destruction of everything she has ever known, loved and holds dear. Sonja Massie has created a totally believable story with two lead characters who had me laughing at times, while at other times pulled hard on my heart, for both Rory and Moya had had less than happy starts in life. How they manage to compromise over their feelings of distrust and turn them into feeling of true love and passion that will last a lifetime is a story that must be experienced. Ms. Massie's portrayal of rural Ireland and its people was neither overdone nor glossed over. Her vivid characterization had me expecting Rory and Moya to step from the pages at anytime. I only wish Ms. Massie had more romantic stories on backlist. For now, "Daughter of Ireland" is headed for my keeper shelf and I can't recommend it highly enough. For those who would like to read more by this author, I recommend you look up the Savannah Reid mysteries, written under the name G.A. McKevett.
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Summary: Daughter of Ireland
Review: Rory O'Brien travels to the village of Gormloch in Ireland to pay his last respects to his deceased Uncle Angus. While tending to the O'Brien estate, he meets Moya Mahoney, a woman who took care of Angus in his final days. Though abrasive, Moya's demeanor is filled with humor and endearing qualities that will stay with him forever. His emotional involvement turns into more than a short-lived affair during a time of stress. Attempting to separate from Moya will be impossible... returning to his former life a sentence from Hell. Massie writes realistic, well-researched romance with a literary tone typical of mainstream fiction. She sees to the hearts of her characters and motivates them with common sense goals. Her work is filled with Irish dialect and attention to ethnic details.
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Summary: Daughter of Ireland
Review: Rory O'Brien travels to the village of Gormloch in Ireland to pay his last respects to his deceased Uncle Angus. While tending to the O'Brien estate, he meets Moya Mahoney, a woman who took care of Angus in his final days. Though abrasive, Moya's demeanor is filled with humor and endearing qualities that will stay with him forever. His emotional involvement turns into more than a short-lived affair during a time of stress. Attempting to separate from Moya will be impossible... returning to his former life a sentence from Hell. Massie writes realistic, well-researched romance with a literary tone typical of mainstream fiction. She sees to the hearts of her characters and motivates them with common sense goals. Her work is filled with Irish dialect and attention to ethnic details.
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: The townsfolk of Gormloch, Ireland mourn the death of long time innkeeper Angus O'Brien. Especially saddened by Angus' death is Moya Mahoney, who helped the septuagenarian run his establishment. Neither Moya nor Angus had nearby family, so their relationship seemed more like a father daughter. That is why the will is a shocker. Everyone expected Moya to inherit the bed and breakfast, but instead it went to an American relative businessman Rory O'Brien. Unlike Moya's ardor for the B&B and its pub, Rory decides to build a factory. His plans cause an uproar, as the townsfolk do not wish to see the sight of their ale and storytelling disrupted by some wealthy American even if he is Irish. As Moya and Rory war in a clash of gender and cultures, they fall in love, but neither trusts the motives of the other. DAUGHTER OF IRELAND is a warm contemporary romance that sparkles with the magic of the Erin countryside. The story line provides a glimpse at an modern day Irish village and the intrusion of an outsider who seems more like a virus to the natives. The lead couple may at first appear different, but both share many traits that interfere with the potential of a long lasting relationship. However, what makes Sonja Massey,s tale a fun read is the secondary cast of players that inhabit this Kerry County village. Harriet KLausner
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