Daughter of Ireland (Irish Eyes) [Paperback]

Sonja Massie (Author)

Book Description

Series: Irish Eyes | Publication Date: June 5, 2000

Moya Mahoney loved Ireland with her heart and soul. So when American businessman Rory O'Brien threatened to disrupt her beautiful town, she planned to give him a piece of her mind. Little did she know that he would end up taking her heart as well.

3rd in the Irish Eyes romance series

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Jove; 1ST edition (June 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 051512835X
• ISBN-13: 978-0515128352
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored over fifty published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed SAVANNAH REID MYSTERIES under the pseudonym G. A. McKevett.

Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and incisive observations on human nature.

Irish by ancestry, Sonja has authored two non-fiction books on the history of Ireland: THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO IRISH HISTORY AND CULTURE and IRISH PRIDE: 101 REASONS TO BE PROUD YOU'RE IRISH. Both books impart detailed knowledge of the complex and controversial Irish story with a light hand and plenty of humor.

On nationwide tours, Sonja lectures to published and "pre-published" authors in her workshop, "The Novel Approach," a seminar which covers such topics as: story structure, characterization, plotting, pacing, and marketing manuscripts.

Sonja has taught numerous courses at university and adult continuing education facilities including: general fiction, historical research, and mystery writing. She was managing editor at "Single Living" magazine and has functioned as a manuscript doctor and storyline editor for major publishers. Earlier in her career, she was a prolific ghostwriter, authoring both fictional and non-fictional books for celebrities and professionals.

Having lived in Los Angeles, Toronto, and County Kerry, Ireland, she now resides in New York.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up for this Keeper, September 13, 2000

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Barbara O'Neill - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of Ireland (Irish Eyes) (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Daughter of Ireland, July 13, 2000

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Affaire de Coeur - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of Ireland (Irish Eyes) (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful series!, July 10, 2000

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Brenda "MYSHELFDOTCOM" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughter of Ireland (Irish Eyes) (Paperback)

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!