Review: 5 Stars are not enough for this beautiful story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2014
I would have to say that this book is far different from the other books I have read by Toni Aleo. I love the Assassins series but this story is definite change of pace. The story is beautifully written and the setting of Ireland is perfect. I'm a sucker for an Irishman; I would love to hear this story in an audio book. All of the characters are well developed, even those that the reader will not like. While the book is not filled with sex scenes, the sexual tension is constantly an underlying factor. The emotions are very realistic and bounce every direction. There is loss, grief, despair, hate, anger, love and passion. The mix is ideal for this romantic story.Amberlyn has had a life filled with loss and pain. She lost her father when she was young and spent her teenage years caring for an ailing mother. In a letter, she encourages Amberlyn to strike out and live life. She goes to Ireland to stay with family, the best decision she could make. Her cousin Fiona is more like a sister to her and encourages her to take the plunge into dating Declan. Amberlyn meets the local Whiskey Prince, Declan, and her life is turned upside down. Inexperienced with men, she makes a few poor choices but Declan is not one of them. The question is whether her inexperience with men,her grief, and his issues will keep them apart.Declan is heir to the family distillery, but his father demands he marry within six months to claim his business. He has secluded himself from most of the outside world because of a family tragedy and his experience with people only seeking his company because of his wealth. He spots Amberlyn across a lake and is immediately smitten. With the encouragement of his friend, Kane, he pursues the American beauty. There are roadblocks along the way: his family, his fame, and an enemy from the past. But when push comes to shove, true love is revealed.This book brought back memories of the my past. The pursuit of true love and the sheer joy of getting to know the person who has your heart. I whole heartedly recommend this book. The story is beautiful and I cannot wait for the sequel.