Fair Haven [Mass Market Paperback]

JoAnn Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

Beloved for novels that "deliver laughter, tears, and so much joy" (Romantic Times), JoAnn Ross brings another of Coldwater Cove's citizens to life in this poignant tale of family and friendship, loyalty and loss, courage and suffering. Most of all, this is a story of love's miraculous powers.

FAIR HAVEN

Erin O'Halloran has witnessed the atrocities of war firsthand. But when she travels to Western Ireland to attempt to save a dying friend and mentor, she faces her greatest challenge yet. And when she happens to meet the love of her life, matters become unexpectedly complicated.

After spending years capturing war's horrors in his camera lens, photojournalist Michael Joyce escapes to his Irish family's farm, yearning to shut out the world. But fate has other plans for him -- including unbidden feelings for Dr. O'Halloran and the unexpected rewards of fatherhood.

Surrounded by Ireland's magic, Erin and Michael begin to see nightmares replaced by dreams. But it will take more than one miracle before they discover the answers to their deepest questions?the ones they had never dared ask.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Affaire de Coeur JoAnn Ross has the reputation for scribing some of the best contemporary romances on the market today.

About the Author

JoAnn Ross has published 90 novels, has been published in 26 countries, and is a member of the Romance Writers of America¹s Honor Roll of bestselling authors. She has won several writing awards, including being named Storyteller of the Year by Romantic Times. Her work has been excerpted in Cosmopolitan and featured by the Doubleday and Literary Guild book clubs.

With her husband and two fuzzy little dogs, she divides her time between the mountains of East Tennessee and the coastal lowlands of South Carolina.

Visit JoAnn on the Web to subscribe to her electronic newsletter, at www.joannross.com.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671786113
• ISBN-13: 978-0671786113
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I wrote my first story -- a tragic romance about two star-crossed Mallard ducks -- as a second grade writing assignment. The paper earned a gold star. And I kept writing.

I've since written around a hundred novels and have been published in twenty-six countries. Two of my titles have been excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine and my books have also been published by the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Mystery Guild, and Literary Guild bookclubs. As a New York Times, U.S. Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, I'm also a member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors.

I'm currently writing my Shelter Bay series, set on the magnificent Oregon coast where, when I was eighteen-years-old, my high school sweetheart bought me a bag of taffy, then proposed. The smartest thing I ever did was say yes!

My husband and I live in our beloved Pacific Northwest, with three rescued dogs who pretty much rule the house. (And, in case you're wondering, that taffy store is still there! )

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful romance, September 25, 2000

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Bonnie Gilbert - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fair Haven (Mass Market Paperback)

After years of work as a relief doctor, Erin O'Halloran is burned out. When her best friend and fellow doctor who is dying requests she come help him out in his surgury in Ireland, she goes with no questions asked. Never did she realize the draw that Ireland had for her, nor what was in store.

Michael Joyce has seen his share of war also. After leaving his life as a photographer behind, he's happy to live the quiet life tending his farm. When an unexpected daughter is dropped on his doorstep he is surprised by the strong feelings he has for this little eight year old girl. But upon meeting Erin both are surprised and reluctant to act on the strong feelings they have for eachother.

Eventually the American doctor and the Irish farmer fall in love, but have they loved years before? The sequel to A WOMAN'S HEART will have the reader wishing for the lush landscape of Ireland and the mysteries that surround it. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The love between friends can be that strong!, September 25, 2003

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janlouise (Ruston, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fair Haven (Mass Market Paperback)

This was my 1st JoAnn Ross to read- and it won't be my last! After arriving home to spend some time with her family, Dr. Erin O'Halloran receives a request from a dear friend to travel to Western Ireland. After years of working on the front lines of war, Dr. Tom Flanner is now dying at a young age from the effects of gas warfare. He says that his reason for requesting her to come is for her to help with his medical practice as he slowly loses his strength and becomes bedridden but there's a hidden agenda.

Michael Joyce has come home after spending years as a Pulitzer Prize Award photographer from the front lines of war needing to recover physically and emotionally from the effects of war. He has escaped to his family farm but the ghosts are even there. His childhood friend Dr. Tom Flannery is dying. While Michael is having to face the future loss of his best friend Tom, he is approached by his old girlfriend's mother accompanied by a little girl. He discovers that the past girlfriend/lover was killed in a bombing at her wedding and has left a daughter who she claimed was Michael's by blood. Michael who never wanted to marry, much less have kids, now finds himself with a daughter he did not know existed to raise.

After leaving Coldwater Cove, Washington, Erin travels across the world to Castlelough, Ireland. She is introduced to Michael at the airport by Tom and her first impression of Michael is one of his being a cold- hard man. But as time goes by she learns that he does have a warm heart and they have a lot in common from what they both experienced with war. As time goes by Erin feels she has come home and known Michael forever, which can not be since they just met- and there is a little mystery there that I will leave for the reader.

It is a story of the love between friends, father-daughter, lovers, family, etc. The setting being in Ireland is delightful. I really enjoyed this story! and highly recommend it to the reader. I will go back and get the prequel A Woman's Heart- I enjoyed the story that much.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Delight!, December 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Fair Haven (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was wonderful! All the characters - Michael,Erin, Tom, Shea, - were "real" and the whole story was believable. Even the Irish magic that was woven in. Michael and Erin's love story was sweet and passionate. My special favourite was Shea: what a litle charmer! She had all the insecurities 8 year olds have, though. Sometimes kids that age act so mature and grownup that you forget they need to be constantly reassured about family security and love. Ross' style reminded me of Nora Roberts and Maeve Binchy. She's an excellent writer and this is truly an exceptional novel. Bravo!