Irish Winter [Paperback]

John Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

Living in Cork, Ireland, a hotbed of resistance to British rule, makes Ian Mulroney's life dangerous despite his peaceful beliefs. But disgusted by the brutality and shootings in the streets, he agrees to join the local IRA brigade to use his skills with medicine and learn the ways of war. There he meets Devlin Walsh. Ian has seen him before, and the impression left upon his body was not easy to ignore. He couldn't know that Devlin felt the same. But because of the war, they are comrades first, despite their silent, budding attraction to one another. As the resistance grows and the violence escalates, Ian and Devlin fight the only way they know how, losing family and friends in their efforts to free their country. Together, they are stronger to face the next day's struggle. Together, they are united in their belief in the hand of God. Together, they will find a way to survive the war.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935192361
• ISBN-13: 978-1935192367
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Simpson is a Vietnam Era Veteran, former Police Officer of the Year, a Federal Agent, a Federal Magistrate, an armed bodyguard to Saudi Royalty, a senior Federal Government executive, and recipient of awards from the Vice President of the United States and the Secretary of Treasury.

John feels that for too long fiction writers neglected gay men. John writes entertaining, enjoyable, and enthralling fiction centered on the lives of gay men. John allows his readers to see life through gay mens' eyes. And just like real life, John's characters have active and exciting sex lives. John calls on his broad personal and professional experience in writing gay erotica. John is author of numerous full length novels available through Dreamspinner Press, and several short stories in Alyson Books anthologies. John has written magazine articles for gay and straight audiences alike.

John has written one novel for Devine Destines Publishing titled: Peter's Chair and is available on Kindle here at Amazon.com

John lives with his partner of 35 years and their three Scottish Terriers. John is highly involved with the Church, specifically seeking to repair rifts between Christendom and the gay community.

John wishes to extend a very special thanks to his many female readers. He appreciates and loves the fact women enjoy male/male erotica, and he thanks you for your past and continued support. He hopes to never disappoint you, and always leave you wanting more!

Some of the short stories previously published by Alyson Books include:


"The Virgin Marine," "The Acropolis of Love," "The Tower," "The Serpent," "Locker Room Heat," "Campus Steam," "Lust in the Sand," and now "Love on the Rocks," for the upcoming edition of "Island Boys," being released shortly.

Additionally, he has written numerous articles for various gay and straight magazines.

John has five short stories available through Dreamspinner Press: "The Smell of Leather,", "The Sheriff", "Fairy Tale", and the very popular "Officers in Need." Recently added was: "That's the Ticket." Check them out today! If these stories don't rock your boat, you're in dry dock!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and Sexy, February 22, 2009

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J.M. Colail (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irish Winter (Paperback)

This book is a really good read, I loved it. The characters are real and their love is touching and realistic for 1920 Ireland. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one night!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Good One, December 5, 2008

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PagansRock (Philomath, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irish Winter (Kindle Edition)

Yet another great story from John Simpson. The story had great pacing and did not rush into anything. The author puts alot of historical detail into the story bringing extra depth and emotion. The Ian and Devlin are both sympathetic characters who you root for. One has more experience (sexually) than the other, but there is no pressure put on the less experienced man. The editing was well done, no editing or grammer errors noticed. Can't wait for John Simpson's next novel.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling and powerful, March 5, 2009

By 

Jennifer L. Pearson (Santa Fe, New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Irish Winter (Paperback)

If you have any interest in romance and Irish history I think you will like this book. It brings to life a time and a series of events that I did not know about in any great detail before reading this. It's clear that the author has done some research into the events of the time, and that made it all the more exciting. I was unable to stop reading it and finished all 240 pages in one sitting (I've never done that before!). I could not let these characters go. The two main characters absolutely ring true in terms of realism-never for a moment do I doubt that these are real people. It's not at all sappy, but full of true emotion and real situations in the most difficult times. I can't say enough good things about this book and if the general concept appeals to you at all you should definitely buy it and enjoy.