Helpful Score: 2
This novel came out of nowhere and completely enthralled me.
A rich historical with tension abounding in heritage, setting and characters. The romance was forbidden and absolutely perfect. I loved the richness of the Irish culture, how their prejudice crossed the ocean to America with them and produced more than a little bit of fodder for todays modern authors.
The voice behind the words on the page was what swept me so deeply into this book. Its engrossing, unique and perfect for a deep and full historical. There was a familiarity and smoothness to the story that propelled me quickly through the story. I now want to go right back and read slowly, taking every little bit back in.
Cara and Rourke are strong and determined characters. The suspense is bringing them together and the romantic tension sizzles. Between the two of those vices, I might have had all the air squeezed out of me.
I wasnt sure how well I would like Rourke as from the first couple chapters, I had the impression he might be the bad guy, or at least in cahoots with the bad guys. But the man has a heart of flesh and I loved watching him fall in love with Cara. It changed him. And I love a reformed bad boy.
Beginning to end, I was no short of impressed, and now most eager for book two in the Edge of Freedom series. Well done!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through CFBA for my copy to review.
A rich historical with tension abounding in heritage, setting and characters. The romance was forbidden and absolutely perfect. I loved the richness of the Irish culture, how their prejudice crossed the ocean to America with them and produced more than a little bit of fodder for todays modern authors.
The voice behind the words on the page was what swept me so deeply into this book. Its engrossing, unique and perfect for a deep and full historical. There was a familiarity and smoothness to the story that propelled me quickly through the story. I now want to go right back and read slowly, taking every little bit back in.
Cara and Rourke are strong and determined characters. The suspense is bringing them together and the romantic tension sizzles. Between the two of those vices, I might have had all the air squeezed out of me.
I wasnt sure how well I would like Rourke as from the first couple chapters, I had the impression he might be the bad guy, or at least in cahoots with the bad guys. But the man has a heart of flesh and I loved watching him fall in love with Cara. It changed him. And I love a reformed bad boy.
Beginning to end, I was no short of impressed, and now most eager for book two in the Edge of Freedom series. Well done!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through CFBA for my copy to review.
Cara Hamilton thought her brother (Eoghan) was dead until she received a letter. She travels to America to search for him. Despite the fact he tells her to talk to no one, she befriends Rourke Walsh, a man who says he's a friend. Not realizing all that her brother was involved in, she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of revenge. Rourke seems to care for Cara, but he's not who she thinks he is. Her growing feelings for him cause her to trust him. With little faith and hope left, she wonders if she should have trusted Rourke Walsh. As she gets closer to finding her brother the closer to danger she finds herself in. Will she learn the truth about Rourke? Will she ever find her brother or will revenge find it's target?
What a wonderful turn-of-the-century story of Irish immigrants coming to America. It was loaded with danger, suspense and of course romance. As you arrive at Ellis Island with Cara, you immediately feel her apprehension and rightly so. Not knowing who to trust can make you weary. That immediately drew me into the story. The author keeps you turning pages to see how it will all turn out. The characters were well drawn and fully fleshed out. The tension between Rourke and Cara was tangible. It's easy to see why Cara reacted to Rourke the way she did. As I was reading I was thinking that despite our circumstances and though we lose faith, the Lord is always there. Sometimes we have to come to the very end of ourselves before we're reminded of that. I loved the very satisfying ending but the door is wide open for Eoghan's story. Looking forward to reading 'Dark Road Home', book 2 in the Edge of Freedom Series.
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (October 1, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0764210394
ISBN-13: 978-0764210396
*This complimentary copy provided by Bethany House through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
What a wonderful turn-of-the-century story of Irish immigrants coming to America. It was loaded with danger, suspense and of course romance. As you arrive at Ellis Island with Cara, you immediately feel her apprehension and rightly so. Not knowing who to trust can make you weary. That immediately drew me into the story. The author keeps you turning pages to see how it will all turn out. The characters were well drawn and fully fleshed out. The tension between Rourke and Cara was tangible. It's easy to see why Cara reacted to Rourke the way she did. As I was reading I was thinking that despite our circumstances and though we lose faith, the Lord is always there. Sometimes we have to come to the very end of ourselves before we're reminded of that. I loved the very satisfying ending but the door is wide open for Eoghan's story. Looking forward to reading 'Dark Road Home', book 2 in the Edge of Freedom Series.
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (October 1, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0764210394
ISBN-13: 978-0764210396
*This complimentary copy provided by Bethany House through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
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New York City - Ellis Island 1897. Cara Hamilton arrives in New York in search of her twin brother, who she believed to be dead. Having received a letter from him asking her to come from Ireland to join him in NYC, she travels in hopes of finding him and returning to Ireland. However, her brother is being hunted by an Irish group for the killing of one of their family. Good period piece.
