Celtic Storms, Book 1 in the Celtic Steel Series [Kindle Edition]

Delaney Rhodes (Author), A. McConnell (Editor), Kim Killion (Illustrator)

Book Description

Celtic Storms
is a mystical phenomenon!

AWARDED: #3 Best Book of February, 2012, GoodReads

"This is more than just a love story. It is a story that will connect the reader through time. This story has well-developed characters, an amazing plot and is well written." ~ S. Welker

"... it's obvious that Ms. Rhodes has spent a great deal of time and energy researching this particularly tumultuous time in the history of Ireland." ~ M. Bryce

Celtic Storms

Darina O'Malley watched the sun set in the bay from the great tower in O'Malley castle - saying a silent prayer for her cousin Kyra and hoping the message that was delivered to the MacCahan's did not spell sudden doom for her and her people. If what her Uncle Ruarc had told her was true, she was to be married to a stranger in less than five days and her world would turn upside down.

The realization that her clan held secrets which could destroy them forever chilled her blood. Who was this son of a Laird she was betrothed to and how would he react when he learned the truth?

Celtic Steel Series - Other Books in the Series - coming soon!
Celtic Shores, Book 2 - May, 2012, GoodReads #25 Best Book of May 2012
Celtic Stars, Book 3 - August, 2012
Celtic Skies, Book 4 - March, 2013
Celtic Sun, Book 5 - June, 2013

"Celtic Storms, Book 1 in the Celtic Steel Series, explores the captivating lives of fifteenth century Irish Celts and their quest for dominance in an ancient land full of magic, murder and mayhem."

Editorial Reviews

Review

AWARDED: #3 BEST BOOKS OF FEBRUARY, 2012

5 STARS Great start for a new author. This author has a story to tell - and we should listen. ~ PJ Barton

5 STARS "I thoroughly enjoyed Celtic Storms and am way past anticipating the second in the series. I have read historical romance for over twenty years and the way the author transformed the genre and included paranormal elements (witchcraft, ESP, druidism, shape-shifting, etc.) was impressive." A. Johnstone


5 STARS I couldn't put this book down - and I can't wait for the next in the series. Combines all the best of highlander romance with a paranormal twist that will leave you breathless! ~ J. Thompson

5 STARS "An EXCELLENT beginning to what is sure to become a best selling series. Celtic Storms wonderfully and seamlessly crosses the genres of romance, historical fiction and paranormal adventure. I can't wait for the next one!" ~ C. Chase

WHAT IS CELTIC STORMS?
"A fantasy novel with strong female characters."
"An intriguing work of science fiction and romance."
"A vivid trip through history with witches and wizards."

From the Back Cover

What do a medieval highland warrior, champion falconer, arch-druid, pagan witch, rogue priest and shape-shifter have in common? Celtic Storms explores the captivating lives of fifteenth century Irish Celts and their quest for dominance in an ancient land full of magic, murder and mayhem.

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Product Details

• File Size: 350 KB
• Print Length: 316 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1470018926
• Publisher: DR Publishing; 1 edition (February 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0074WTEHC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,792 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #51 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Drama > British & Irish
  • #75 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Metaphysical

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 120 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs an editor! February 5, 2012

By Robin Smith

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am reading this and have found many grammatical errors. "Waste" for "waist", "he" instead of "him", etc. Also, in the scene where Darina bursts in on Kyra in the bathtub, it says, 'I'll let you get dressed, then we will talk, Kyra,' and with that Kyra left." Darina is the one who left.

I haven't finished the book and am not sure if I will. I cannot stand this type of error when I read. Am I too picky? I don't think so. I think the majority of readers are that picky. I am interested in the story, but this distracts from it so much.

Update: Waste for waist, bare for bear... Please get a new editor. :)

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Unfinished February 18, 2012

By Marg W E

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This reads like an incomplete early draft rushed into publication. Were you behind in meeting the deadline? It would have been better if you waited to complete the story first.

Celtic Steel is listed as the first book in a series of five in the Celtic Storms Series, so there must be more, however the author did not seem to know where to end this book or to start with the next. It doesn't end with a cliff-hanger, as the author has such a momentum built, you go right over the cliff into an abyss with nothing to hang on to.

We are cheated with the wedding and the wedding night - it is told to us in a ridiculous flash back, during a public interrogation. All good romance stories give the reader the wedding and the romance and the... well, you know.

The use of Flash-back is too gimmicky in this story. While trying to introduce too many 'main characters' in this first book, everything is told in flash-back. Some of the characters' back stories could either be moved to a later book, or been told in a Prolouge to get us up to speed. Tell the story, we will read it.

Spelling, grammar, syntax and 'remaining in the speech of the period and location' need more follow-up and consistency. The setting and time period is rife with legend, as well as fact and colorful language for the author to build upon. The story has some pretty good bones and many interesting characters. I am a fan of strong female leads, in non-stereotypical roles. This story just needs proper editing and knitting of perhaps the five books into maybe three.

I hope the author will re-work this, have it properly edited, and re-release it as a completed trilogy or series. I am having a difficult time getting started on a new book, as I feel I haven't yet finished this one. I do want more.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars It's just....bad. June 19, 2012

By LissaSue2

Format:Kindle Edition

I really do hate to give bad reviews, but I can't in good conscience let the glowing reviews of this book go unchallenged. Except for the basic story which COULD have been very good, there is nothing about this book to recommend it. It's confusing. It jumps around so much that I never felt connected with any of the characters...good grief, there are too many of them!...nor do I give a whip about a single one of them. As someone else mentioned, the main character's studder was annoying and not even remotely endearing. In fact, neither of the "main" characters were in any way endearing. I say "main" because, well, when reading this there are so very many "main" characters that one is not really quite sure who the main "main" characters ARE.=)

Oh, and if you are reading this hoping for a romantic story, look elsewhere. Unless you think two people having relations in a bath tub with zero lead up, zero relationship, and no meaningful dialog is...uh...romantic. Yeah, me either.

Now, having said this, I am going to attempt to read the second book to see if it gets any better. It was free on my kindle so no harm, no foul. The basic background story is a good one, it's the telling of it that is very badly done. Perhaps the second book will redeem the first, though I am seriously doubtful.

Update: Later today (haha)
I grabbed a cool drink, and my Kindle with Celtic Storms Book 2 installed on it, and went out to sit by the pool. I got perhaps 4 chapters into the story and wanted to toss the book into the deep end. It was like rereading Bk 1, but with very poorly written (not to mention...deadly dull) detail added. Arg. Boooooooring. I have a feeling that this author will get better with time, but until she does so, I will be reading elsewhere.

Needless to say, I will not be finishing book 2.

More About the Author

Delaney Rhodes is an Amazon.com Top Selling fiction author. Her first novel, Celtic Storms, was voted #3 Best Books of February, 2012 by Good Reads. Her second novel, Celtic Shores, was voted #25 Best Books of May, 2012 by Good Reads, and was also placed as a recommended read by Books for Men in the science fiction category. Her third book, Celtic Skies was voted #27 Best Books of August, 2012. Each of her novels have enjoyed lengthy stays in the Amazon TOP TEN Best Sellers categories in the historical romance, fantasy and/or paranormal genres.

In addition to her Celtic Steel series, Delaney Rhodes has released Vampire Dental, Veneers - a novella set in her hometown of Houston, TX which is a new take on the popular vampire genre. Additional installments are expected in 2013.

Delaney Rhodes is a native Texan by birth, and is of Irish and English descent. She is a Graduate with Double Majors from The University of Houston; in Law and Writing. She has two teenage daughters, and is married to an entrepreneurial Husband. Three of her favorite people, are her three neurotic rescued Russian Blue cats; Sebastian, Sasha, and Sissy. Her family would not be complete without "13″, an adopted Bearded Dragon.

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Besides her writing and family - Ms. Rhodes is active in many charitable organizations that benefit animals and children, both through volunteering and fundraising.

Ms. Rhodes' writing was prompted and inspired by many hours of research and study into her Irish and Celtic family lineage and heritage. Many of the stories you will find in the chapters of her writings were birthed while striving to connect with those that had walked these paths and lived before her.