Riona (The Fires of Gleannmara Series #2)
Romance and suspense share the spotlight as award-winning author Linda Windsor continues her satisfying saga of the Christian Celts inRiona. Riona plans to make a life for herself in the church, but finds her dream shattered when she saves three orphans from slavery. To adopt the children and offer them a legitimate family, Riona must marry the handsome warrior Kieran, who is unjustly accused of murder. AlthoughRionais the sequel toMaire, it can be easily read as a standalone title. The glossary of Celtic terminology provides a helpful reference, as Windsor peppers her writing with unusual terms such asbrat(outer cloak or wrap),porringer(a low bowl), andslige(a main road). Historical aficionados who like a spiritual bent to their stories and readers with a penchant for a good romantic yarn will enjoy this tale of primitive Ireland.--Cindy Crosby