Book Reviews of Born in Shame (Concannon Sisters Trilogy, Bk 3)

This is the 3rd book of the 'born in' trilogy set in Ireland. It's my favorite of the 3 followed closely by Born in Ice (probably because these are my favorite 2 of the 3 sisters!).Shannon is the stepsister they found out about and she just discovers her 'father' wasn't her 'real' father on her mother's death bed then right after the funeral the private investigator shows up at her door with the news that her'family' is looking for her. So she heads off to Ireland not really wanting to or knowing why but being very independent she has a hard time with the decision to give up her career and stay for someone she loves and who loves her or going back to her career and continuing to climb the ladder. She also struggles with continuing to use her gift for painting/art in the advertising world or the artistic world as well a being scrappy enough to hold her own against her sisters' mother a total you-know-what! tough girl yet soft hearted.

This book was so passionate and exciting. A bit of mysticism in this one. I truly enjoyed the ending to this trilogy.

A talented graphic artist, Shannon Bodine's life revolved around her job at a prestigious New York advertising agency. But her world was turned upside-down when she learned the identity of her real father. Thomas Concannon. Respecting her late mother's last wish, Shannon reluctantly traveled to County Clare. There, her loneliness and shame melted away in the embrace of the family she never knew existed. And amid the lush Irish landscape steeped in mysticism and legend, she discovered the possibility of a love that was meant to be...

Third of the Born In trilogy, following Born in Fire and Born in Ice. The story of an illegitimate daughter who makes her way to Ireland to find her father's family, including her two half sisters.

The final installment in Roberts's Ireland-based trilogy about three sisters who are brought together by a packet of old love letters, tells the story of Shannon Bodine, the American-born half-sister of Maggie (Born in Fire) and Brianna (Born in Ice). There are few surprises here?the characters and basic plot have been deftly set up in previous novels, but the story takes on an unexpected poignancy when Shannon reluctantly accepts Maggie and Brie's invitation to visit Ireland. Shannon plans a quick trip, just long enough to satisfy her curiosity about her sisters and the father they shared. What she hadn't planned on was finding herself, and the man from another lifetime who haunts her dreams. With prose that's lively and compelling, Roberts' creates exceptional characters whose relationships with each other develop and grow, and live on in the reader's imagination and heart.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW

The third in Nora Roberts' Born In... series, Born in Shame reveals the name and location of the third Concannon sister. Born in America to two Irish parents, Shannon Bodine is afraid or unwilling to seek out her family history. She takes a trip to Ireland, to County Clare, on an open invitation from Brianna. Not expecting to find anything but a quiet vacation spot, Shannon finds her family, her home, and the love of her life.

From the back cover: "A talented graphic artist Shannon Bodine's life revolved around her job at a prestigious New York advertising agency. But her world was turned upside-down when she learned the identity of her real father. ...her loneliness and shame melted away in the embrace of the family she never knew existed.

3rd book in the Nora Robert's romantic "IRISH" trilogy.....

"A talented graphic artist, Shannon Bodine's life revolved around her job at a prestigious New York advertising agency. But her world was turned upside-down when she learned the identity of her real father: Thomas Concannon. Respecting her late mother's last wish, Shannon reluctantly traveled to County Clare. There, her loneliness and shame melted away in the embrace of the family she never knew existed. And amid the lush Irish landscape steeped in mysticism & legend, she discovered the possibility of a love that was meant to be....."

A talented graphic artist, Shanon Bodine's life turned upside down when she traveled to Ireland to meet the family she never knew she had. And amid the lush landscape, she discovered the possibility of a love that was meant to be.

This book is apart of a trilogy. I have not read the other two which are Born in Fire and Born in Ice. But they are on my list as a must to read later on.

Nora Roberts writes in a way that makes one feel they know the people she is writing about. You share the feelings of those people. I enjoyed all three of the books in this series. LaVerne

This was my favorite of Nora Roberts series! These stories were highly romantic and beautifully written. I will miss the characters... they almost became like family. 5 stars on all 3.

loved it

Great series.

I very much liked the first two books of the series, but this last one disappointed me. However it has all the elements of the first two- vivid and loving descriptions of Ireland and multi-dimensional, unique male protagonists. If you're into the whole "reborn lovers from ancient magical times, flashbacks to those past lives, omg, we were totally meant to be together" thing, you'll like it. I... didn't, so much. I love fantasy, don't get me wrong- I just can't stand the cliched, new-age-y way Nora Roberts writes fantasy.

Third in the series. Classic Nora Roberts romance, set in Ireland. Loved all three books!

Good.

great book

This trilogy was not one of my favorites. I've read almost all of her books, and this trilogy just really felt disappointing.

Her life turned upside-down after learning the identity of her real father, successful graphic artist Shannon Bodine reluctantly sets out to meet her family in County Clare and discovers the meaning of true love.

If you love Nora Roberts, you can't go wrong with this book.

The third book of this trilogy and was one of the better one of all of them. Loved the whole series.

I've dreamed of Ireland. Of a land where there was magic in the mists, dark, brooding mountains that held secrets, and green fields that rolled into forever. And that is what I found when I went there.

I've talked with many of my friends and family who have been to Ireland. Ivariably those roots that were transplated from that country in the past all felt a tug when they stepped onto Irish soil. I know I did. There was a recognition, a sense of knowing, even before you took the first breath, just what the air would taste like.

There's a beauty in the little village with its pub and crooked streets, in the bustle of cities like Galway, in the cliffs that tower over the ocean, and the fields sleeping under the mists. There are simple things, like the farmer leading his cows across the road, and the grand ones like the ruins of a castle standing centuries old beside the winding ribbon of river.

There are stone circles dancing in a farmer's filed, and fairy hills in the forests. And just as magical are the flowers blooming in the well-tended garden or the taste of fresh scones at tea time. Simple things, and grand ones. That's what I found in Ireland.

For Born In Shame, the last book of my Born In trilogy, I wanted to bring a woman, an American, to Ireland for the first time. To give Shannon Bodine her roots, her family, and a romance that would suit the contrasts and endurance of Ireland. To give to her that magic of simple and grand things.

She did a great job in putting these things into her trilogy. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

This is the conclusion to the Born In series. The first two books are Born in Fire and Born in Ice. These stories are set in Ireland.

This is the last book in the Born trilogy.

Abook about Ireland and the roots that Shannon Bodine has there.

wow

Classic Nora Roberts. Great read.

This is the last book in the Concannon Sisters trilogy of western Ireland. Ending with an american sister bound to her Concannon roots. A terrific ending for this trilogy.

In the last of the Nora Roberts Born trilogy, an American woman visits Ireland for the first time. The story gives Shannon Bodine her roots, her family, and a romance that would suit the contrasts and endurance of Ireland.

The last book in the 'Born in Trilogy'. This was one of Nora's best trilogies.

Another GREAT trilogy from Nora Roberts. I loved it!

Third in the Born In.. Series. A fine read.

I liked this series a lot.

my cover looks diffrent but its the same.

The last book of Roberts wonderful trilogy of western Ireland, the Concannon sisters, and their American "surprise". The description of the lush Irish landscape, steeped in mysticism and legend, brings all three books to a wonderfully fullfilling close. A great writer.

An absolutely fabulous trio of books.

Number 3 in a trilogy - not as good as the first in the series - maybe I was tired of them? But it was still good and if you like the Irish background, you'll like this one.

This was an awsome book. Full of warm feelings. Lots of romance. Some tears. Great Great book.

If you love Ireland you will love this series!

Book 3 of the Irish Trilogy. Completes the charm of the Concannon family. The trilogy was fun to read.

One of the "Born In..." trilogy.

I haven't read this book.

i am sorry to see the trilogy end.

The tale of an American artist who can't deny her Concannon roots or the passion she feels for an extraordinary man.....Born In Shame!

As always, I loved it. A beautiful end of the series.

For BORN IN SHAME, the last book of the Born In trilogy, Roberts brings a woman, an American, to Ireland for the first time. To give Shannon Bodine her roots, her family, and a romance that would suit the contrasts and endurance of Ireland. To give to her that magic of simple and grand things.

A very satisfying end to the trilogy.

This has been a really good series. This book is the last of the three. Once again, Roberts does not disappoint with her vivid descriptions of Ireland and interesting characters. One of my favorite Roberts series yet!

This tale of Shannon, an American artist who can't deny her Concannon roots-or the passion she feels for an extraordinary man

Another great Nora Roberts Trilogy

The last in the "Born In" trilogy about the lives of three Irish sisters is a light, fast-paced novel set in the Irish countryside.

Great ending to a wonderful trilogy!! Loved it!

This is the third book to a great triology. Shannon comes to Ireland in search of knowing her father that she has never met and meets 2 sisters and discovers a family.

Excellent book, This is the third in the "born in" trilogy..

Wonderful. Follow along with these three "sisters" as they each find their dream.

I love Nora Roberts and this does not dissapoint !!!

My favorite trilogy from Nora Roberts and this was no exception.

this is the 3rd in the born in trilogy..i have also listed the other 2,,i read all these books in 4 days, as they were so good.

One of Nora Robert's better series.

This is part of a triology. Just wanted to warn ya. I read all three, but some of the others never got back to me.

After reading the First two books in the series Born In Fire and Born in Ice I was excited to read the third book in the series by Nora Roberts. Born in Shame was my favorite in the series!

3rd in the "Born Irish" series

Romance filled with charm and timeless spirit of Ireland. The new tale of the Concannon sisters. Thoroughly enjoyed!

a talented graphic artest shannonbodine has just learned of her real father.

Third book in the Irish trilogy.

Nora is always great.

A must for any Nora fan

Shannon Bodine finds her Irish roots and family and romance in Ireland.

Great end to trilogy!

GREAT BOOK IF YOU READ BORN IN FIRE, AND BORN IN ICE YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THE THIRD IN THIS TRILOGY

The final in the trilogy.....One of her best!!!!