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Riona (The Fires of Gleannmara Series #2)

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Riona is the next book in the Fires of Gleannmara with Maire being the first in the series.

Oh to have a faith so pure and tireless as Riona's.

Kierran is the Gleannmara heir. He has abandoned his faith in the one true God because he feels that God has abandoned him. He has loved Riona since childhood and has promised to her dying brother to care for her forever. Although he loves Riona he is uncertain about accepting the God she loves.
Riona thinks only on Kierran as a brother and has no romantic feelings toward him.

Events force Riona and Kierran and their entourage on a dangerous journey that will change each others lives and those that they love for ever.

Once again I find myself longing for the spirituality and discipline of religion in the early Christian church in Ireland.
Truly they saw God in everything.

I am not one to reread books that I have already read, but I feel that I may make an exception with this series. I want these books on my book shelf all the time.

Reading Maire first is not necessary. If you have not read Maire I am certain that you will after you read Riona.

Looking forward to the next book in the series.

When I received this book recently as a door prize for the Shades of Romance Online Writer's Conference, I was elated. A new book! A new author. And a historical at that. (I have a soft spot for a good historical.)

Well, I wasn't disappointed. Linda Windsor transported me to medieval Ireland with ease, burrowing her way into my favorite author's closet as well. Fiery Riona, the main character has the heart of a nun and temper of warrior. When Kieran, her handsome, but unbelieving foster brother arrives home with news of their brother's death and his deathbed wish for them to marry, well, Riona has all the men running for cover.

Before she can fully vent her anger though, there's a murder in the abbey and Kieran is the main suspect. With the three orphans she plans to adopt and a mouthful of prayers, Riona sets out to rescue Kieran and herself.

It's a bouncy ride through the Irish hillside full of the wonder of Christ's love. Don't miss it!

The great-grandson of "Riona" wants the woman, but not the God and the kids. Through nail-biting trials, Kieran learns to give his heart to the woman, the children and the God. Riona in turn, learns to forgive and trust. Love grows as faith grows. This Christian romance novel has warfare, treachery, intrigue, and its fair share of passion, all set within the beautiful Emerald Isle. Pull up a thick wool sweater, a hot cider and relish this novel.

The overall book was good, but there were a couple Biblical errors. Especially in talking about the washing of feet, names were given to people that did not have names in the Bible. Also, there was a section where they discovered a part that is important to the overall plot and it appears that part of the conversation is skipped and hard to follow.

The book came quickly, and in excellent condition. I've read it, and enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend the Fires of Gleannmara series to anyone who enjoys a good story set in the past.

Action, adventure, history, and lots of romance! What more could a reader want? Riona delivers on all counts. Linda Windsor's second book in her Fires of Gleannmara series will win her new fans, and delight her loyal ones. Do not miss this one.