Fly Away Home [Mass Market Paperback]

Kimberly Cates (Author)

Book Description

Kimberly Cates captures readers' hearts and imaginations with her "richly detailed" (New York Daily News) romantic fiction. Now, in her first contemporary novel, she raises her storytelling powers to new heights as she celebrates the special magic that is Ireland's gift to the world -- and explores the everlasting bonds of family, friendship, and love.

Eve Danaher's eye for beauty has earned her renown in the fine-art community. But for all her success, her life feels empty without the love of her estranged eighteen-year-old daughter. Determined to discover the peace and happiness that has been missing in her life, Eve books a trip to rural Ireland. There she meets Michael Halloren, a handsome horse trainer who introduces her to the troubled children he cares for at Glennamura Farm.

For years Eve has buried her emotions, but in the healing beauty of the Irish valley she opens herself to the warmth and compassion that surrounds her. And as Michael Halloren teaches her how powerful love can be, she becomes ever more determined to find her way back -- into her daughter's heart, and to the life she knows is her destiny.

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Kristin Hannah A beautifully written...romance that shimmers with the haunting magic of Ireland. -- Review

About the Author

Kimberly Cates, called "a truly gifted storyteller" by Kathe Robin of Romantic Times, and "one of the brightest stars of the romance genre" by author Iris Johansen, is also the beloved author of Restless Is the Wind, To Catch a Flame, Crown of Dreams, The Raider's Bride, The Raider's Daughter, Stealing Heaven, Gather the Stars, Angel's Fall, Morning Song, Magic, Briar Rose, and Lily Fair. She is also the author of the short story "Gabriel's Angel" in the holiday collection A Gift of Love. A native of Illinois, Kimberly taught elementary school for three years and married her high school sweetheart.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671028235
• ISBN-13: 978-0671028237
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A srirring romance, July 21, 2000

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fly Away Home (Mass Market Paperback)

In abject poverty, from the time Tori was born till she was four, Eve Danaher raised her by herself because her lover rejected the child. For some unknown reason, when Victoria turned four, Chad Tollivar claimed his daughter and with tons of family money behind him destroyed Eve in court. Not allowed Eve to go near the child over the next fourteen years, Chad also hid Victoria from Eve. However, Eve saw her beloved Tori's picture in the paper as valedictorian of her high school. Eve attends the graduation, but Tori rejects her.

Needing to finally escape and regain her lost spirit, Eve flies to Kilrain, allegedly a home of an Irish ghost. While healing, she meets Michael Hallochan. As Eve and Michael fall in love, they argue over whether a child is always better off with his or her parents, especially the mother. Her previous relationship leaves the American unable to trust in the love of a handsome charmer like Michael.

Relationship drama fans will want to fly away with this warm contemporary romance with a bit of the supernatural sprinkled onto the plot. The story line is filled with angst, as readers will empathize with Eve's plight. Eve and Michael are the epitome of the walking wounded while the support cast adds depth from both sides of the Atlantic. Though slick Chad seems to have unravelled too easily after almost a decade and a half of perfect smoothness, Kimberly Cates provides her audience with a stirring tale of love.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fly Away Home, March 14, 2005

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Katey Jared "Katey" (Streamwood, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fly Away Home (Mass Market Paperback)

I liked the book. It was interesting because Eve Danaher's eye for beauty, being willing to take a risk takes her to another country. She meets Michael Halloren who doesn't really want her on his estate. Being in the Irish valley helps to heal Eve's wounds. It was also a great story-line because it dealt with horses. I started reading this book on vacation and couldn't put it down until I finished. This is the first book I've read by Katherine Cates.

I met Katherine in person at a All for Love New & Used book exchange in Schaumburg, IL. When I decided to purchase her book, she authographed it for me. It was really a treat. I'm going to check out her other books. This was a great story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and Emotional!!, September 4, 2000

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Beachreader "BeachReader" (Port Townsend, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fly Away Home (Mass Market Paperback)

FLY AWAY HOME is the perfect book to cozy up with as the days are getting longer -- Kim Cates has created interesting characters whose reactions are totally believable. Loving Ireland the way I do, it was easy to imagine the setting for Eve's castle and the neighboring horse farm. I hope Ms. Cates has more contemporary Irish settings for readers in the future. I loved the way she resolved the relationship between mother and daughter. Highly recommended!