A Woman of Courage
by Marlow
Kelly
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GENRE: Historical
Romance
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BLURB:
False
accusations against Fianna had strained relations between their clans and
forced Connell, under Irish law, to divorce her. Their disastrous three-month
relationship left Fianna pregnant and heartbroken. She has avoided Duncarraig
and her ex-husband ever since.
But with
her home obliterated by the Vikings, Fianna must face her past in order to save
her son, and prove once and for all she is a woman of courage.
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Review:
There is an art to writing a story with only 73 pages
and including everything needed to make it complete. Marlow Kelly has that art down pat. The story takes place in Ireland in the
ninth century. The author’s notes
at the beginning of the story give a short but very interesting history of the
Irish during that time. Knowing
that history sets the tone for the story.
Fianna Byrne is a very strong woman who Connell O’Neill
divorced after only three months of marriage. Twelve years have passed and now danger has brought them
back together. Their past is
cause enough for tension but the raid by the Vikings ramps it up even
further. There was much more to
Connell divorcing Fianna than he ever let on and now he hopes to convince her
to come back to him. The past, the
present and the hope for the future are at the heart of the story. This is a short well-written story
about a time most of us know little about but is a great setting for a compelling
love story. What I loved best
about the story was the setting and the history that was an important part of
the story.. I think anyone who
loves historical romances will feel much the same.
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Excerpt
Connell held Fianna’s hand as he led her inside.
Was this really happening or was it a dream? He had to turn around and check.
He had imagined this moment for the last twelve years. His attraction to her
was more than physical. He enjoyed her fire, and her spirit. She lived by her
own moral code and did not bend to the will of others without reason. These
were the characteristics his father had abhorred, but then, Seamus had enjoyed
weak women. Pretty, mindless things he could hang on his arm.
Had his father been threatened by Fianna’s
strength? After she was gone, Connell had come to realize her depth of
character made her special. She had been his confidante, lover, and friend. Her
intelligence did not overwhelm his intellect, as his father had suggested, but
enhanced it. For those brief months he enjoyed her counsel, and had missed it
every day since.
He glanced at her again. Even with everything that
had happened this night she had the bearing of a queen, an indomitable woman
who could never be conquered.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
After
being thrown out of England for refusing to drink tea, Marlow Kelly made her
way to Canada where she found love, a home and a pug named Max. She also
discovered her love of storytelling. Encouraged by her husband, children and
let’s not forget Max, she started putting her ideas to paper. Her need to write
about strong women in crisis drives her stories and her curiosity regarding the
lives and loves of historical figures are the inspiration for her characters.
You can visit Marlow at www.marlowkelly.com.
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/want2write
Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/Marlowkelly14/
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Marlow Kelly will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly
drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Be Sure to visit the other blogs on the tour for additional changes to win:
December 4: Reading Romances
December 4: Unabridged Andra's
December 4: Room With Books
December 11: Harlie's Books
December 11: Mixed Book Bag
December 18: Katherine Givens: Historical Romance Author
December 18: Aspiring Joy Blog
January 1: One Book Shy of a Full Shelf
January 1: Book-o-Craze
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