- Mass Market Paperback: 326 pages
- Publisher: Dorchester Publishing (6 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0843957891
- ISBN-13: 978-0843957891
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 973,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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After Brenna, a spirited Irish princess, nurses a wounded Viking warrior back to health, she, drawn to this gentle man, joins him on a quest through the land of Erin that could change the course of history, while their enemies conspire to keep them apart forever. Original.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Brenna, an Irish Princess discovers a viking warrior washed up on the beach near where she lives. She's afraid of him because of the raids on their people. But when he he comes around he has no memory of his former life. Although Brenna and her people are at first wary of him, as they get to know him they begin to like him. Brenna finds herself drawn to him but she is still a little afraid of him due to past events.
When her sister is attacked by some of his fellow countrymen he comes to her aid. The result being her father free's him and gives Brenna to him in marraige. He leaves with Brenna to find his former life and everything goes well for a while. Then the unexpected happens his memory returns.
This is a lovely tale and is a little different to the usual viking stories I have read in the past. I thought this book was better than the first one but it does follow on from the first book. So I would recommend reading Maidensong first. I'm currently reading the third book which is also slightly different and is also enjoyable. I will be looking out for more books from this writer in the future.
When her sister is attacked by some of his fellow countrymen he comes to her aid. The result being her father free's him and gives Brenna to him in marraige. He leaves with Brenna to find his former life and everything goes well for a while. Then the unexpected happens his memory returns.
This is a lovely tale and is a little different to the usual viking stories I have read in the past. I thought this book was better than the first one but it does follow on from the first book. So I would recommend reading Maidensong first. I'm currently reading the third book which is also slightly different and is also enjoyable. I will be looking out for more books from this writer in the future.
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Sometimes even those who should be bitter enemies can find love together
19 Dec 2006
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Sometimes even those who should be bitter enemies can find love together.
Brenna has seen much in her life, and not all of it is good. She is haunted by horrific memories of what the Vikings have done to her people, those of the land of Erin. When one of them washes up on her beaches she should have left him to rot. But something about this stranger with no memory teases at her senses and she can't resist his allure.
Named Keefe by his beautiful rescuer, he commits himself to her father, the King, as willing payment for their aid. But Keefe cannot be free until he recovers the past that troubles him with little glimpses of another life. Now, with Brenna at his side, they follow the Erinsong on a journey to confront the demons of their respective pasts. Only then can they venture into a shared future. What happens when that past may be better left buried?
Diana Groe is a new author who has what it takes to make it to the top. Her story brings to mind the lyrical prose of the long gone tradition of troubadours and traveling storytellers as may have been found in deep history. There is a richness to her writing that makes it so easy to visualize the vivid greens of ancient Ireland, the majestic castles, and the deeply spiritual people. She paints a picture with her novel that takes me on a journey to a time I can only dream about.
Brenna has been scarred by the horrors perpetrated by the Vikings on her family and cannot break its hold. She wants to hate this man who has appeared out of nowhere, but finds herself helping Keefe instead. As she comes to know his heart, she slowly is able to release her pain. As we see her overcome her fears, we are brought to tears by the new hope she is granted.
Keefe is torn between what he knows and what he cannot remember. As bits and pieces of his memory come back to him, he is horrified to discover what he may have been a part of and he will do whatever it takes to find his redemption. We feel his struggle between two lives and sympathize with his plight. When he finally finds the answers he seeks, Keefe is humbled by Brenna's love for one such as he.
After concluding Erinsong, I am now determined to go get a copy of Diana's first book, Maidensong, thrilled to have discovered a new shining star in the Irish Historical genre.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, December 2006. All rights reserved.
Sometimes even those who should be bitter enemies can find love together.
Brenna has seen much in her life, and not all of it is good. She is haunted by horrific memories of what the Vikings have done to her people, those of the land of Erin. When one of them washes up on her beaches she should have left him to rot. But something about this stranger with no memory teases at her senses and she can't resist his allure.
Named Keefe by his beautiful rescuer, he commits himself to her father, the King, as willing payment for their aid. But Keefe cannot be free until he recovers the past that troubles him with little glimpses of another life. Now, with Brenna at his side, they follow the Erinsong on a journey to confront the demons of their respective pasts. Only then can they venture into a shared future. What happens when that past may be better left buried?
Diana Groe is a new author who has what it takes to make it to the top. Her story brings to mind the lyrical prose of the long gone tradition of troubadours and traveling storytellers as may have been found in deep history. There is a richness to her writing that makes it so easy to visualize the vivid greens of ancient Ireland, the majestic castles, and the deeply spiritual people. She paints a picture with her novel that takes me on a journey to a time I can only dream about.
Brenna has been scarred by the horrors perpetrated by the Vikings on her family and cannot break its hold. She wants to hate this man who has appeared out of nowhere, but finds herself helping Keefe instead. As she comes to know his heart, she slowly is able to release her pain. As we see her overcome her fears, we are brought to tears by the new hope she is granted.
Keefe is torn between what he knows and what he cannot remember. As bits and pieces of his memory come back to him, he is horrified to discover what he may have been a part of and he will do whatever it takes to find his redemption. We feel his struggle between two lives and sympathize with his plight. When he finally finds the answers he seeks, Keefe is humbled by Brenna's love for one such as he.
After concluding Erinsong, I am now determined to go get a copy of Diana's first book, Maidensong, thrilled to have discovered a new shining star in the Irish Historical genre.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, December 2006. All rights reserved.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Pleasing book
16 Dec 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was another wonderful piece by Diana Groe. However it did not captivate me as much as Silk Dreams. I fell more in love with that book than this one. In ErinSong, there is that same romantic viking plot that draws me to her works. I was engrossed to the very last page. The ending could have been more satisfying though. I found it adequate, but could have shown more promise of the couple's life together.
Still I recommend it. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars only because of the ending.
Still I recommend it. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars only because of the ending.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Not your typical Viking Romance
13 Oct 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When Brenna finds a handsome stranger washed upon the Irish coast she instantly believes he is a Norsemen and up to no good. Norsemen have raided the area for years and are responsible for much of the heartache in her life. Her older sister was raped by a Norsemen and Brenna barely escaped ravishment too.
Unfortunately this Norseman is stricken with amnesia and has somehow charmed his way into her father's heart. Brenna names him Keefe and keeps a watchful eye on the stranger who turns out to be rather useful, he makes boats and is a wonderful carpenter. He is also noble, he saves Brenna's other sister, Moira, from would be rapists one evening.
To reward him, Brenna's father, the King of his tribe, gives Brenna to him in marriage. Brenna is appalled at this turn of events as she is truly afraid of the marriage bed after all she has endured. That is just one of the problems these two must surmount, another is Keefe's former life and the memories that are returning in bits and pieces. Keefe is very patient with Brenna and she finally believes she has found happiness with this gentle man but there are difficulties they must face as they head to Dublin to confront her husband's past.
I liked this romance because it had unexpected twists and turns, especially when the hero recovers from his amnesia. Also this was so different from many Viking romances where the heroine is the captive and the Viking the captor; instead this novel focuses much more on two imperfect people learning to trust each other.
Unfortunately this Norseman is stricken with amnesia and has somehow charmed his way into her father's heart. Brenna names him Keefe and keeps a watchful eye on the stranger who turns out to be rather useful, he makes boats and is a wonderful carpenter. He is also noble, he saves Brenna's other sister, Moira, from would be rapists one evening.
To reward him, Brenna's father, the King of his tribe, gives Brenna to him in marriage. Brenna is appalled at this turn of events as she is truly afraid of the marriage bed after all she has endured. That is just one of the problems these two must surmount, another is Keefe's former life and the memories that are returning in bits and pieces. Keefe is very patient with Brenna and she finally believes she has found happiness with this gentle man but there are difficulties they must face as they head to Dublin to confront her husband's past.
I liked this romance because it had unexpected twists and turns, especially when the hero recovers from his amnesia. Also this was so different from many Viking romances where the heroine is the captive and the Viking the captor; instead this novel focuses much more on two imperfect people learning to trust each other.
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