Sinead doesn't wish to be married a second time and is terrified of the horses that Connor loves above all things. It doesn't matter to Con. He intends to annul the marriage and return to Ireland as soon as the custody issue is settled-if he can keep his hands off her until then.
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With a B.F.A in Theatre, an M.A. in English and having taught English in secondary schools for 18 years, I never dreamed that teaching English would be easier than writing it. I never dreamed I'd write a novel. But I have and I’m loving it. An early retirement from teaching and a wonderful move to the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York where I lived with my attorney husband (also an author) offered grand solitude and a need for an all-encompassing goal. I selected novel-writing as a new challenge, never realizing the difficulties involved. I charged into the world of writing with both feet. Now, I freely admit it's the most difficult, yet satisfying, career of my life. I sold my very first novel, The Gunn of Killearnan, a historical, romantic adventure, set in 1650 Scotland during the time of the War of the Covenant (Bishop's War). Along with excellent reviews, the novel received awards and became a finalist in several national contests. Unlawful, another historical romantic adventure is set in 852 Ireland, when Norse raids were numerous. The book came out in January 2002 to outstanding reviews, great sales and an Award of Excellence. My third book, Saratoga Summer-1863, the beginning of a series about the five Irish O'Malley brothers has also received fantastic reviews and nominations in some fine contests. Now, the husband and I have moved again, to small Hudson Valley Village near my beloved Saratoga. We have a small house, some acreage and two rescued English Setters to complete our lives. Our books were out of print but have just been picked up by the Cambridge Division of Write Words, Incorporated. They are being revised, reedited and reissued. For further information, go to www.DoriceNelson.com or www.ebooksonthe.net
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4.0 out of 5 stars
1863 Saratoga Summer grabs you and wont let go!,
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This review is from: Saratoga Summer, 1863 (Paperback)
You'll go from the beautiful green hills of Ireland to New York ... a city in unrest over the Conscription Law ... on to a peaceful, budding, Thoroughbred racehorse ranch in Saratoga. Since Sinead Cavanaugh witnessed the death of her mother by a spirited horse when she was four, she's been terrified of the "beasties". But she's more afraid of losing her son, Robbie, to his grandparents the Dewitt's. They only want custody of the boy because his father left him a fortune in his will. Sinead goes along with yet another one of her father's schemes to help her keep the boy. Bowes Brennan acts on a deal that was made in the 1500's. Since a Brennan saved the life of an O'Malley, one of them has to come to the aid of a Brennan should a severe and odd emergency occur. His daughter's happiness depends on it. Conner O'Malley is forced to travel to America with his younger brother, Egan, to marry Sinead Cavanaugh in a desperate attempt to form a family to help her keep son and honor her husband's dying wishes. As soon as he consummates the marriage, he plans to return to his beloved horses in Ireland with or without his bride. After all, he can't stay with a woman who detests what he loves to do best ... train Thoroughbred racehorses. This is the first novel in a series about the O'Malley brothers who wind up in Saratoga during horseracing season. 1863 Saratoga Summer is a wonderful story of love and sacrifice that will leave you feeling good and grinning from ear to ear.
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A Wonderful Trip to Horse Country in Another Century,
By Nikki Leigh "litekepr" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saratoga Summer: 1863 (Paperback)
Dorice Nelson brings a dramatic time period vividly to life in her book, Saratoga Summer: 1863. The characters are vivid and colorful, whether it is an independent spirit or fiery red hair. We learn about New York during a very turbulent time in American history and the horse industry in beautiful Saratoga. Mrs. Nelson's love and knowledge of horses will jump off the pages and adds a wonderful dimension to the story. The tension and attraction between Sinead and Con are obvious and the reader feels their struggle. They were married on paper to save a young boy. Sinead is in New York and Con is in Ireland at the time. Once they meet in 1860's New York, the fireworks begin. The young "newlyweds" try to get to know one another while the Draft Riots erupt all around them. Fire, violence and destruction push in on all sides. At this point, the family head to horse country. Sinead must face her terrible fear of horses which was caused by a tragic accident when she was a child. Will these young people be able to make a life together? I could tell you, but I don't want to rob your chance to experience this wonderful story for yourself.
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SARATOGA SUMMER,
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This review is from: Saratoga Summer, 1863 (Paperback)
Ms. Nelson has certainly continued to bring forth the best in historical romance that I can honestly say I have ever read. First it was The Gunn of Killearnan, and then she did it again with Unlawful. Now she has not only done it again, but she certainly has clinched her number one spot with SARATOGA SUMMER. I don't know how she continues to do it, but I certainly hope that she never stops.I guess I'm just fickle. I fell in love with Gerek in the Gunn of Killernan, and then when I read Ms. Nelsons Unlawful, again I fell in love, only this time with Bruic. As if this isn't bad enough, now I am totally in love with Conner. Ms. Nelson's characters are that strong. They don't give you a chance; you fall head over heels in love with them whether you want to or not. This is not only true of the heroes of Ms. Nelson's books, but also of her heroines. They are strong women. Women who don't rely on their beauty. Women of strong character with personalities of their own. Women who compliment the men in their lives. SARATOGA SUMMER is a lot more though. It is so rich in it's description of a true historical time in America's history that you feel as if you are actually living it. A time in history that perhaps we should not be so proud of, and yet a time that we all should not forget. Ms. Nelson takes you on a sightseeing adventure through the streets of New York City that can only be described as very frightening, and heartbreaking. She puts you into the mind and thoughts of two newly arrived immigrants from the green countryside of Ireland. Thoughts that are in awe of what they see, hear, and smell. She brings you into their minds as they try to find their way through the throngs of people and try to understand why many of the people who came from their own country, act and behave as they do. SARATOGA SUMMER begins in Ireland, in the summer of 1843. Life is beautiful. The Brennan family is happy working the horses on the O'Malley estate. Then something horrible happens. Annie Brennan is knocked off a fence by one of the stallions that becomes spooked. Both she and her unborn baby are killed, leaving two terrified, and heartbroken little girls, and a devastated husband. The owner of the estate, Finn O'Malley wants Bowes Brennan and his two girls to remain at the estate with his four sons, and himself, but Bowes thinks it is better for he and the girls to leave, and perhaps after a while go to America. Finn tells Bowes that if at any time they want to come back, or if there is anything that he can do for them, all they have to do is let him know. Twenty years later Finn receives a note from America. He calls his four sons to him to discuss the note, which later results in the oldest son, Connor taking a woman he has never met in marriage, by proxy. Soon afterwards he and his younger brother, Eagan head for America to meet his young bride, Sinead, and her young son, Robbie. What awaits the O'Malley brothers is anything but what they were expecting, and certainly enough to make Connor think twice about staying in America. But Sinead is determined to stay in New York City. She doesn't care if Connor goes back to Ireland or not. She is only concerned about Robbie. As they run for their very lives............. If you never read a historical romance again in your life, you have to read SARATOGA SUMMER. It will absolutely astound you. I cannot put into words the power Ms. Nelson puts into her characters and scenes. Power that will absolutely take your breath away. I learned things about that summer of 1863 that I never knew existed. Things that were both exciting as well as terrifying. Things that I never would have known if I hadn't read SARATOGA SUMMER. And all of those things that I learned were all wrapped up in the most exciting and wonderful story a person could ever ask for. Ms. Nelson is a three-time winner with her wonderful books. And SARATOGA SUMMER wins the Triple Crown. My only question is when will there be more.......and how can she possibly top SARATOGA SUMMER!
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