Historical romance set in Ireland
For Love of Rory is predictable, as most Harlequin historicals are, but it does have some good points. It would probably appeal the most to those who enjoy romances set in England and Ireland during the time of the Crusades. There is a difference of cultures between the heroine, Lady Serine, who is a Christian, and the hero, Rory, who is a pagan Celt. However, these differences are hardly brought up between the characters themselves, which seems a little strange. One good point is the heroism of Lady Serine, who bravely sets out to rescue the children of her estate that have been kidnapped by the Celts (led by guess who--Rory). The storyline behind the kidnapping is sort of interesting. It seems that the Celtic women have been barren for years, so they decide to raise the English children as their own to carry on their legacy. Although the book starts out interestingly with the kidnapping of the children and the attempts of rescue, it doesn't take long to start to lose steam. Another fault I found is that there is no real chemistry between the characters, and the romance seems rushed. If you are a die-hard medieval romance or harlequin historical fan, you will probably enjoy this book. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother picking it up.
Jenna S. (jenasmiles) reviewed For Love of Rory (Harlequin Historical, No 297) on + 110 more book reviews 