The Redemption of Matthew Quinn : Four Seasons in Firefly Glen (Harlequin Superromance No. 1086) [Paperback]

Kathleen O'Brien (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; Harlequin Superromance #1086 : Four Seasons in Fir edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373710860
• ISBN-13: 978-0373710867
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,744,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since the day Harlequin bought her first novel, Kathleen has published more than 30 titles with them- everything from hot, sexy contemporaries to dark, brooding suspense. Read in more than 30 countries and 29 languages, she's a five-time finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA Award, a winner of the Maggie Award, and a three-time finalist for Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice.

Kathleen comes from a family of writers, poets, and journalists- though she may be the one shameless romantic in the bunch. A true Cancer, she values home and family above everything and wouldn't dream of ditching a single friend, memory, gift, or love letter. Consequently, her office is a mess, full of books, colored cut glass, photo albums, Madame Alexander dolls, and a cockatiel who whistles the theme from "The X Files." She is addicted to Mozart and Elvis, Dancing With the Stars, Dorothy Dunnett novels, and sugar-free Popsicles.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Sparkles!, October 21, 2002

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This review is from: The Redemption of Matthew Quinn : Four Seasons in Firefly Glen (Harlequin Superromance No. 1086) (Paperback)

Kathleen O'Brien returns us to Firefly Glen with characters who will capture your heart.

Ex-con Matthew Quinn needs a place to rebuild his life, even though the stop will be temporary, and he chooses Firefly Glen in Upstate New York. While in prison the former financial advisor built homes for needy people, so when eccentric Natalie Granville advertises for a handyman to help repair her crumbling mansion, Matthew answers her ad.

Instead of an old woman, he finds gorgeous Natalie more than a little drunk and teetering on the verandah balcony wearing a minuscule white bikini. She falls, but Matthew races to the rescue and saves her from injury, finding himself more than a little interested in his new employer. She hires him on the spot.

The next day she nurses a whopping hangover. Matthew unsuccessfully tries to discourage her from hiring him, saying that she wasn't herself. But Natalie's mind is made up. Even his ex-con status poses no problem for the lovely nurserywoman. In fact, getting Matthew to commit to more than just the house repair becomes Natalie's erstwhile goal.

This story sparkles with some of the best dialoge you'll find. Situations are humorous and touching, and you'll find yourself cheering for the irrepressible Natalie and the gunshy Matthew. Secondary characters are beautifully drawn in this delightful story. Don't miss it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence, October 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Redemption of Matthew Quinn : Four Seasons in Firefly Glen (Harlequin Superromance No. 1086) (Paperback)

On what should have been her wedding day, Natalie Granville drinks too much, gets a bit too much sun, and balances precariously on a balustrade; that is, just before landing in Matthew Quinn's arms. Perhaps her decision against marrying a millionaire may have an unexpected payoff, even if Summer House crumbles down around her head. Even Matthew's confession of his past does not dissuade Natalie from what she wants.

Ex-con Matthew arrives at Summer House to apply for a job as a handyman, and plans to walk away from temptation. But Natalie's flair for life irresistibly draws him. His speech and demeanor suggest he would be more comfortable in Armani suits than faded jeans, but Mathew's parole depends upon finding work outside the financial world he once knew. Further, he's never met anyone as open and gullible as Natalie nor more beguiling.

The third installment of the Four Seasons In Firefly Glen series, THE REDEMPTION OF MATTHEW QUINN is a marvelous read. Natalie and Matthew come from vastly different worlds. She needs his help; he needs a new beginning. Together they find magic. Indeed, with this hero and heroine author Kathleen O'Brien creates characters that readers will come to love, including a wonderful secondary plot complete with young love. Further, the town of Firefly Glen comes alive, revisiting old friends and introducing characters readers will be reluctant to leave. A quirky, original, fun read, THE REDEMPTION OF MATTHEW QUINN earns the WordWeaving Award for Excellence.