The Irish Bride [NOOK Book]

delightful nineteenth century cross Atlantic Irish romantic suspense

In 1855 Skibereen, Ireland, Farrell Kirwan flees her employer Noel Cardwell when the aristocrat tried to take unwanted advantage of her. She reaches the home of her intended Liam O¿Rourke only to learn that his brother Aidan accidentally killed her sibling Michael in a dispute over the former collecting invalid debts as Noel¿s agent. To keep his family protected from retribution, Aidan must leave Ireland, but also believes Farrell must do likewise to keep herself safe. He persuades Farrell to marry him and accompany him to America when Liam tells her that is the best for all. Noel¿s angry father informs his son that he is sick of his wastrel ways. He warns Noel if he fails to take responsibly for his actions especially allowing embezzlement by his deceased agent he will inherit nothing. The older Cardwell demands his son bring back Aidan and Farrell or else. As Noel gives chase across the ocean, Farrell and Aidan fall in love, but both hide their feelings because each fears unrequited passion. IRISH BRIDE is a delightful nineteenth century cross Atlantic Irish romantic suspense. The story line provides an insightful look at the problems the Irish were struggling with in the 1850s at home and in America. Aidan is a wonderful hunk though his so-called drinking womanizing ways never comes across because he seems so responsible. Farrell is a charming Irish rose; Noel¿s pursuit seems a bit far-fetched as his motivation is to bed the heroine rather than insuring his inheritance. Alexis Harrington furnishes a gripping tale from the moment Farrell learns the fate of her sibling and never frees the reader until the final confrontation. Harriet Klausner

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Good book!

I enjoyed the Irish history that was told with this story. Even shared it with other family members! Really good book!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good Read

I loved this book. The story brought history and real life situations together. Again loved it

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

great until the end

great story but the final departing of the bad guy was disappointing

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

First Class!

You made the trip with them. When you read how rough it was to cross the ocean in the bottom of a ship or travel by stage coach across country you wonder how any of our ancestors made it. This is not just a first class romance---its great history. PS. Loved the epilogue!

Enjoyable

The story, like many, has some slow spots. Nevertheless, this was a very good read! Enjoyable.

Good Read not first choice

Its a historical romance but not so much romance. It was interesting and had a good story but the romance between the two characters never really developed for me.

Really Good

I like this lady's work a lot. Very enjoyable. This is the second book of her's I read, and I really enjoyed it. Her books are a great value. Sometimes they could use a little editing, but overall, very good.

fun read

It's a hard life for the main characters, detailed on how they survived leaving their home and became runaways from the higher society. How they went from distant to close in a matter of the hardship in their journey to America. I like it but I don't love it. It is a very simple romance novel but I'd recommand it for a fun read.

Must read!!

This was a great book I read it in 1 day. First book I've read by this author and can't wait to read more!

predictable but a great read

regardless of the expected storyline, getting to know the individual personalities made it great read.

Familiar

The characters were so relatable! At times, the writing made you laugh and cry just as the charactrrs had themselves. I couldn't put my Nook down! It brought you back to a time that is hard to wrap your head around with the way things work today. The Irish Bride gives you a real perspective of how the way things used to be, the challenges that had to be faced, and the love and strength that had to be drawn from each other to make it through to tomorrow. Definitely worth your time.

Loved this book! Read it!

I got so swept way with this book. It's one of those books that you really dont want to put this one down. I'm for sure going to read this series.

Great Read

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, in fact I didn't even out it down, I read the entire book in one read.

The Irish Bride

Alexis Harrington once again creates an engaging story of the power of love over tragedy and conflict. Combining Irish and American history, THE IRISH BRIDE, is a wonderful character driven novel in a setting of both beauty and unimaginable hardship. Ms. Harrington¿s characters seem to be real, not made up. They reflect real human relationships, not light, sexy and funny characters found in so many stories. It is hoped her writing style never changes.

The Irish Bride

This novel is one that kept my attention until the very end. I enjoyed it so much that when I visited Ireland in March - I just had to go to Skibereen! If you are into Irish novels - then you will not want to miss this one!!! Truly one of the best. I want to read more of her books.

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