Heart of the Sea: The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy #3 (Irish Trilogy)

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Bestselling author Nora Roberts has another classic on her hands with Heart of the Sea. This final installment in Roberts's faerie tale trilogy returns readers to Ardmore, Ireland, where the Gallagher family's pub is the heart of the community. Passionate and beautiful, Darcy Gallagher works as a waitress in the family pub while looking for a way to achieve the glamorous lifestyle to which she would like to become accustomed. Enter wealthy American builder Trevor Magee, whose Irish roots have drawn him back to the childhood home of his grandfather to build a theater. As Darcy and Trevor revel in the heated sexual attraction that flares between them, neither believes that they are the final key to end an ancient spell that separated Carrick the Faerie Prince and his human lady love, Gwen. But Ireland is a magic place, where the faeries dance among mere mortals and love blossoms under starry skies. Let veteran storyteller Nora Roberts transport you to the Emerald Isle, home of the little people and overwhelming passion. --Alison Trinkle

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Nora Roberts brings her acclaimed Irish trilogy to a close with this tale of a woman whose dreams of riches lead her to the heart's greatest treasure.

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The conclusion to the enchanting Irish trilogy.

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Heart Attack on the Seashore.......2007-07-25

This book fell off my wife's bookshelf, which made me pick it up and decide to read it. I hadn't read the first two books in the trilogy, but have read a couple of Roberts' other books. As a romance, I enjoyed the feisty aspect of the couple. I fully enjoyed Darcy's independence and appreciated that those qualities remained even after she realized she was in love. The part of the book that did not work for me was that so much of it revolved around the building of the theatre. I thought it was emphasized to such a degree that I fully expected the theatre to be completed by the end of the novel and hear an account of the first concert with the Gallagher family. Instead, we get mired in Trevor's inability to fall in love and say he loves Darcy. While I understand guys who are commitment-shy, it seemed so belabored that by the final pages I was tired of Trevor's romantic stupidity. I also thought that having a record label is a very speculative business, as is building a theatre. The fact that his family had huge amounts of money could explain his ability to dally in the arts, but it hardly seemed like the bedrock of a multi-million dollar multi-national corporation. The fairy story with the ghosts was quaint, but there wasn't much of a bang for the buck there. The legend assumes that dead people have hormones much as the living that results in a dead person mating ritual. I found that story line disrespectful. The Gallagher pub sounded like an interesting place to visit. However, the story seemed to have loose ends and remained incomplete as it abruptly concluded. I would have liked a chapter that projected the characters into the future a bit for us.

My Favorite Trilogy.......2007-06-01

I was recently introduced to Nora Roberts through her In the Garden Trilogy, which I only enjoyed two of the three. Since then, I have jumped head first into reading her books and have experienced quite a few enjoyable reads, both through individual books and trilogies. On a whim, I picked up these three books and, within days, I was finished with the third book. This would have to be my favorite of all her series and by the end of the third book, I was wishing that I hadn't gone through them so fast. The Gallagher family was a blast to read and I enjoyed everything from their family dynamic, to their pub and also the Irish setting. I've already passed them off to a co-worker and am looking forward to reading them again. Roberts also made me fall in love with Ireland through her wonderfully described setting and Irish tales. Highly recommended reading!

Love all of Nora's romance books.......2007-02-25

You can never go wrong with a Nora Roberts romance novel and this is just one more great one in the list.

Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy by Nora Roberts.......2007-02-16

Do you believe in fairies? Do you have a fondness for the Emerald Isle? Do you believe in true love? You will after reading this enchanting trilogy by Nora Roberts. Thank goodness I purchased all three books at the same time as I couldn't wait for the pages to turn. The characters are so endearing, I often felt that I was inside Gallagher's pub or walking with them over the green hills of Ireland on a "soft" day.

Jewels of the Sun.......2007-02-07

If you love Nora Roberts then, you will not be disappointed

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
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ASIN: 2913621058

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Summer By the Sea
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Amanda D, Miller Place, NY
Lovely romance
A life-affirming story - Highly recommended!

Summer by the Sea
Susan Wiggs
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ASIN: 0778320561

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It's the beginning of another season in the seaside resort town of Winslow, Rhode Island, and Rosa Capoletti is given the chance to rediscover the pleasures of love and laughter, food and wine, friendship and romance . . .

With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended suddenly and without explanation a decade ago.

But Rosa's life takes an unexpected turn when Alexander arrives back in town and asks for her help sorting through his late mother's affairs. Reunited at the beach house where they first met and fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart -- and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.

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Summer By the Sea.......2007-01-04

I am a new fan of Susan Wiggs, after reading one of her books you want to read them all! She has wonderful descriptions of her settings, and uplifting stories.

Nice book.......2006-07-03

This is my first Susan wiggs book, and I look forward to reading others by her. It was nice, easy book to read. Very witty too.

Amanda D, Miller Place, NY .......2005-10-28

If you like stories on food and wine, friendship and romances than you'll never want to put this book down.

This was an amazing story that soothes the soul, and warms your heart. It makes the reader believe in second chances and love that you've never imagined would possibly ever occur.

In this story love, laughter, and secrets all take place. Rosa Capoletti takes a run-down pizza joint and turns it into an award winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended, about a decade ago, without any explanation. Now Rosa's business is doing well and nothing could possibly go wrong, expect that Alexander returns to town. Reunited at the beach house where they first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover secrets about their history. Now, with all that Rosa could possibly want right in front of her, Will Rosa search for happiness with the man who once broke her heart? And will they learn that in love, as in life, there are second chances?

Also through out this book there are recipes for Italian food that you'll just absolutely die for!

Lovely romance.......2005-07-30

This was a really sweet, romantic book, with wonderful characters and a great background. I especially enjoyed all the Italian recipes and slices of life. Since I'm half Italian myself, I relived some of my childhood memories when reading about the Capoletti family and their traditions. Susan Wiggs has really hit her stride as an author; a new Wiggs book is a treat to look forward to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all lovers of and believers in romance.

A life-affirming story - Highly recommended!.......2005-07-24

I love books set in Italian restaurants, and that it included such delicious-sounding recipes is a nice bonus! I will be jotting down a few to add to my recipe box, and to compete with my own Italian-family recipes!

This was an engaging sweet story that warms the heart and makes the reader believe in the soulmate, meant-to-be, kind of love.

Alex and Rosa are both top-notch sort of people, sweet, good-natured, kind-hearted towards others, sense of family-responsibility, hard-working and ambitious. I admired them, and would like to live in their community where I would be honored to count them amongst my friends and neighbors. Childhood sweethearts who initially came together in a compassionate friendship, they were torn apart by family objections, social class differences and gross misunderstandings. The tender and loving way they come back together leads them on a journey of self-discovery and a new understanding about life and love.

Sea Swept: The Chesapeake Bay Saga #1 (Chesapeake Bay Mysteries)

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She never fails
Sea Swept
Fascinating String Figures
Great Book, Lousy Audio
Wonderful! Very interesting and funny! one of my all time favourites!

Sea Swept: The Chesapeake Bay Saga #1 (Chesapeake Bay Mysteries)
Nora Roberts
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ASIN: 0515121843
Release Date: 2001-05-01

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Sibling trilogies are fast becoming Nora Roberts's forte. Sea Swept tells the tale of three brothers--all former juvenile delinquents adopted by Raymond Quinn and his wife, Stella. Cameron, Ethan, and Philip are as different as can be, but they are bound by their love and respect for their adoptive father, who has recently passed away. On his deathbed he asks his sons to look after their most recent brother, 10-year-old Seth, who--if the rumors are to believed--just may be Ray's biological son. Of course, the brothers don't know anything about caring for the young boy, and if social worker Anna Spinelli has anything to say about it, they won't. However, the sparks that fly over the fate of Seth are nothing compared to the romantic sparks that fly between Anna and Cameron. Nora Roberts once again proves why she is the premiere author of 1990s contemporary romance. Her stories have universal appeal, and Sea Swept is no exception.

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Get swept away by the first book of the Chesapeake Bay saga. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, here is the novel that begins the breathtaking saga of the Quinn brothers on the windswept shores of the Chesapeake Bay--newly repackaged.

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First in a trilogy of three young men bound by the love of the couple who raised them

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She never fails.......2007-07-26

Nora Roberts never fails to hold my interest and Sea Swept is no exception. I'm ready to finish this series once I buy the others.

Sea Swept.......2007-01-10

I really enjoyed this story and so did my friends we share audio books
at work

Fascinating String Figures.......2006-08-04

A very good book, however it is best if you are familiar with making string figures as this is a book for the advanced string enthusiast.

Great Book, Lousy Audio.......2006-07-21

I loved this book when it first came out, so when I was looking for an audiobook for a long trip, I got this one. Unfortunately I found the narrator spoke so slowly and in such a monotone that he almost put me to sleep. Rather than attempting different voices for the characters, he simply raised and lowered his voice. I found some of his "characterizations" so affected sounding, that I had to put the book away. As he also narrates the next book in the Quinn saga, I guess I won't be listening to this series in the future. I would give the book 5 stars, but took away 2 for the lousy audio version

Wonderful! Very interesting and funny! one of my all time favourites!.......2006-05-30

I have read Nora roberts before but not many and those earlier that i have read hasn't impressed me much because of that i read her books rarely, only when i am recommended any book like this one.i am so glad i picked this one because this was great!
The best part about this book was how these four guys handle living together which was not very well but very funny indeed! Their fights especially Cam's and Philip's were hilarious. I liked Philips very much, can't wait to read 'inner Harbour' now that contains his story but i guess i would go by the series and read 'rising tides' first.
How these two men handle a ten year old boy was very touching. You just can not treat a ten year old as a kid and these men never did. They somehow knew how being treated like a kid at Seth's age felt. they treated him as their equal and when he needed to be reminded of his age they did tell him,'You are only ten, get real!'.
I could feel Seth's insecurites and doubts and felt like crying myself when he cried overwhelmed by emotions when he saw these three men standing up for him. this was a emotional tale but it never got mushy. Even the romance never got too sweet which was a good thing because i know how you get bored always reading those mushy scenes in romance novels.
Anna was great! She was gorgeous and straight forward and never tried to hide her attraction toward Cam, never played games and never acted shy, in short she was every guys dream woman.
This is first trilogy i have read from Nora roberts and i am impressed and i will be going for more soon.

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Wisdom from Gift of the Sea
The Journey Home

Wisdom from Gift from the Sea
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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ASIN: 0880885432

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This Petite is our companion piece to our popular Guided Journal, Gift from the Sea, offering more excerpts from the original Anne Morrow Lindbergh bestseller on love, happiness, solitude and contentment. The cover has an elegant translucent vellum overlay, highlighting the beautiful photo beneath.

Includes silver-plated seashell charm.

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Wisdom from Gift of the Sea.......2007-08-20

This little book is perfect for taking the quiet moment we all need ~each and every day. I carry mine in my purse so it will be handy whenever needed. Think I first ordered one for myself; then, twelve for my colleagues; now, six more copies for Christmas gifts!I believe one copy for everyone would be ideal!

The Journey Home.......2007-01-15

I was guided to the parent book "Gift From the Sea" at a time when my life was falling apart. Sometimes just having the shells when beach living is impossible at the time make all the difference between living and dying. "Wisdom From Gift from the Sea" goes everywhere with me and I use it often - the perfect pocketsized lifeline. I further recommend "Return to the Sea: Reflections on Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gifts from the Sea" by Anne M. Johnson as a companion read to both books.

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Wow
Boring
A nice light read.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
A lovely balance of romance and adventure

Ransom
Lee Rowan
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ASIN: 1905393709
Release Date: 2007-05-03

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It\'s 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death. Lt. David Archer is an officer in His Majesty\'s Navy and a gentleman of Regency Society. He is also hopelessly in love with his shipmate, Lt. William Marshall. David is certain that his feelings, if expressed, would be met with revulsion. Afraid of losing the strong friendship that he has forged with William, he vows to never speak of or act on his desire, promising himself to take the secret to his grave.

Although William is young, his innate talent has allowed him to quickly rise above his humble background and gain a reputation as a promising officer. The Royal Navy is his world, and in that world there is no room for anything as frivolous as romance.

Then, in a twist of fate, the two men are abducted by a ruthless pirate who finds pleasure in toying with his captives. Thrown together in close quarters and wondering if they will survive, they\'re are faced with some difficult choices. William struggles with his growing feelings for David and, try as he might to dismiss them, he can\'t. When David makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect the man he loves, the reason for it is clear and the passion that the men have denied for so long is realized for the first time. Before the lovers can have any sort of life together, they must first escape. After that, they face an even greater challenge-is their love strong enough to survive a clandestine life under the ever-present threat of the Navy\'s implacable Articles of War?

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Wow.......2007-10-17

Incredible book. "tag" it anyway you want; it's a story about two people in love who'll do anything for each other. It's also an adventure, and neither the protagonists nor the villain are fools (which is, as those of you who read a lot know, quite refreshing). It's also astonishingly well-written and edited. This isn't a genre I have a lot of experience with, a dear friend gave me a copy, but at this point, I'll buy anything this author writes.

Boring.......2007-10-16

I can't believe so many other reviewers enjoyed this novel, it was like a boring version of Hornblower slash fiction. Where was the regency romance? Where were any actual bits of romance? Pretty much a pathetic read and glaringly emotionally immature. My copy's been chucked into the recycling bin!!

A nice light read........2007-10-05

Ransom is a delightful light read. A romance novel that will keep you on edge as the two main characters are taken on an adventure that neither one was ready for. If you like "Romance" stories or even historical novels then this is the book for you. I also suggest the companion book (I guess part two) Winds of Change, also by Lee Rowan.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!.......2007-09-18

I didn't know what to expect since I had never read anything from this author.
I was immediately taken with the story and the writing. It grabs you and doesn't let go. I didn't want to put it down and was sad to come to the end of the book.
It was nice to know there was a sequel and I have already started reading this one!
I highly recommend this book!

A lovely balance of romance and adventure.......2007-09-03

Ransom is one of the better written gay romances I've read, a love story with a delicious emphasis on the romance. The two leads are sympathetic and believable. I was fonder of Will than David, but I liked them both. Set in the 18th century, Ransom is the story of two navy men who are kidnapped and, in the course of their confinement, come to realize that what they feel for each other is a whole lot more than friendship. They risk their careers and lives by confessing their deeper feelings for each other and succumbing to a physical expression of that love. Initial awareness is primarily David's, but David has suffered enough abuse at the hands of others to believe that he is a villain himself for wanting Will as he does. In a lovely, touching scene--one of my favorites in the book--he discovers that intimacy between two men does not have to be a violent, ugly thing.

All the scenes between David and Will were sweet and real without being maudlin. I liked Will's sense of humor and his spirit and I liked David for his gentleness and the inner strength he hardly seemed to realize he possessed. Their friendship from the start had an intimate feel to it of easy-going, comfortable trust and I enjoyed the way it evolved into romantic love--gently, awkwardly, sometimes hesitantly, and always realistically. The novel has a depth to it I'd like to see in more gay romance novels--or any romance novels. The characters are fully realized, with personal histories and pursuits beyond the main plot. They're clever and dogged and brave and sometimes impulsive. They suffer doubts and take risks, all in human and understandable ways. They use their heads and even manage to listen to their hearts when the time comes. And--thank goodness--the sex scenes do not overpower the story. Instead, the scenes warm the reader with the fierce desire that erupts between Will and David. They are real men, not afraid to be tender with each other, working their way through awkward moments with a need for each other that was exceptionally well expressed by the author.

The supporting cast was vividly realized as well. I had faith that Drinkwater and the crew would be clever and resourceful, but I was especially glad to find Will, David, and their Captain as clever and resourceful in their efforts to escape. The characters do not sit and stew over their situation; they act and that adds to their appeal. It makes them worth rooting for and I rooted for them all the way through. I also felt the villain was interestingly drawn, with weaknesses of his own which were well-exploited by the heroes, especially David, who went through a harrowing time. There were one or two moments when his self-abasement was a little much, despite how understandable it was under the circumstances. Still he managed to be tough and self-sufficient in ways that made me like him better by the story's end.

The period details are superb. I haven't read much in the seagoing genre, but settings in this novel were so well drawn, every scene was a complete vision easy to see in my head. Even the terrible closeness of the cells was a vivid sensory experience. I think this is one of the author's strengths. Rowan has a great eye for the right details in digestible amounts, all the little things that need to come together to create a picturesque whole. The pace is good and there's a nice tension that propels you along to a well-done and exciting conclusion. I enjoyed the book and am interested to see what the author will do in future stories.

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Color of the Sea
John Hamamura
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0312340737
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Book Description

Growing up on a Hawaiian plantation with other Japanese-Americans in the 1930s, young Sam Hamada trains in the martial arts of his native Japan. In California, he meets his extended family, and the beautiful Keiko. But as Sam and Keikos love blooms, she is forced to return to Japan and Sams family and friends have been interred in camps throughout the U.S. Sams knowledge of Japanese sparks the U.S. Armys interest and he is sent on a secret military mission to Japan where he is truly caught between cultures. From the tragedies of the camps to the bombing of Hiroshima, where Sams mother and siblings still live, Sam must navigate a world where his very identity both puts his life at risk yet gives him the strength to survive. This is a riveting epic about a boy in search of manhood, a girl in search of truth, and two peoples divided by war.

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sam's story.......2007-08-23

This is a wonderful story that holds your attention throughout, and helps you learn about the clash and blending of cultures as well. It was located in the Young Adult section in my library, but as with many books today, is an excellent read for adults as well. His story should still resonate today, and reminds us of some of the casualties of wartime.

Color of the Sea Review.......2007-08-01

The attention to detail in establishing the martial arts discipline was very key to the understanding of the overall plot. John Hamamura did a very nice job of building that information base in almost a sen-like way allowing the reader to see the story materialize in their mind in a comforting manner rather than have the images appear like someone is using a laser pointer to circle and highlight the profound wisdoms of a teacher to be later quizzed on. Interesting internal conflicts, and the historical implications leave one to ponder, what if?

Wonderful and deep.......2007-07-22

If you enjoy a story that has a multi-faceted plot then I highly recommend Color of the Sea. It is a novel that really makes you think about life.

The author paints a vivid scene with talented prose and rich description. The characters are real and engaging. This novel is for anyone who enjoys a deep read. I just can't say enough about it. I am recommending it to all my friends. Awesome!

Awkward prose and structure spoil a potentially good book.......2007-03-31

I checked previous reviews and was astonished to find so many readers giving this book five-star raves. The topic appealed to me because little fiction has appeared (to my knowledge) about World War Two - what led up to it and how it was experienced, from the viewpoint of the Japanese and Japanese-Americans who lived through those years.

I agree with the reviewer who finds the use of present tense awkward and inappropriate to the plot. The narration and prose style reminded me of the cheap magazines my aunts were reading (and I was forbidden) in the 1920s and 1930s. There is a great story there, but it is told very badly.

A Beautiful Story.......2007-03-12

"Color of the Sea" By John Hamamura is a tough book to find, but well worth every moment spent trying.

Author John Hamamura is a Japanese American born in Minnesota at the end of World War II to Japanese parents. He Currently lives in California so when it comes to the experience of Japanese immigrants during WWII Hamamura knows deeply of that which he writes.

The story begins pre-WWII and follows the life of 9 year old Isamu (Sam). Sam leaves his mother and siblings in Japan to join his father in Hawaii. From a proud Samurai family, Sam's father has become an alcoholic, blue collar laborer working in the cane fields of Hawaii. His dream for Isamu (like all parents) is that the boy transcend the his fathers station by being educated in English and ultimately to study at an American College. This story is deeply spiritual and the writing is superb. Hamamura understands the concept of "less is more" when it comes to writing. This short book is filled with images that run the whole gamut of the human experience; he contrasts images of love, sex, spiritual martial arts and the beauty of nature with the heart rending experiences of war, death, despair and the most vivid description of the ravages of Hiroshima that I have ever read. From an historical standpoint John Hamamura really gives readers a feel for what it must be like to live in a country and be a part of it, but at the same time be made to feel so "other". After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans became pariah with families locked in campls even though many served valiantly in the war (these events are detailed in the book).

If you could read only one book this year read Color of the Sea. This is an important book.

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Wonderful!!
Great Series!!
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Must Read!!!
Rich and Complex Romantic Suspense

Midnight Sea (Aloha Reef, Book 4)
Colleen Coble
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1595541403

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"Lani opened her eyes fully, straining to see something, anything. It was as though she swam in a black sea that blacked out all light, all visual sensation. 'I can't see,' she whispered. 'I can't see!' Her shriek rose and echoed off the blackness."

A seemingly random shooting at her aunt's coffee farm has left Lani Tagama blind. Now she must learn to navigate in a world of darkness. With the help of an embittered ex-cop, Ben, and a half-trained guide dog, Fisher, Lani discovers she can regain a shadow of her former independence.

But strange and dangerous secrets lurk behind the beauty of this seaside paradise. Suspicion grows that this was not a random shooting, but an attempted murder, one with its roots in a hippie commune burned over thirty year ago. Lani realizes she is a target, and that she must find the shooter before he strikes again.

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Wonderful!!.......2007-09-08

Colleen, you did it again. Every book in this Aloha Reef series just kept getting better and better. More mystery. More intrigue. More romance. Is this really the last book. I want to read more. Thanks for the series.

Great Series!!.......2007-06-11

As a person who loves the Hawaiian Islands, this series of books from Colleen Coble has been a refreshing way to transport myself from the mainland to the islands by just picking up the books and begin reading. I love the fact that the places she references in the stories are real and accurate in her descriptions. I am able to actually visualize what she is speaking of through the characters. I am sad that when I finish Midnight Sea book #4 in the Aloha Reef Series that I am at the end! I hope Colleen writes a 5th book!

First book review, but there's no more deserving story!.......2007-05-09

I enjoyed the first 3 books in this series, and this one is wonderful! The characters are people that I want to know more about, plus there is a connection to characters from the other books. Once I started reading, I had to keep going to find out what happened, so start this book when you have a good chunk of time to spend with it!

Must Read!!!.......2007-02-28

I love Colleen Coble's books and this one certainly doesn't let you down. If you love intrigue with a splash of romance, this is a must read.

Rich and Complex Romantic Suspense.......2007-02-27

In this book, Colleen Coble crafts another tight suspense plot filled with twists and turns and rich characters. She transports readers back to Hawaii, the setting for her Aloha Reef series. While this book stands completely on its own, if you read and enjoyed the Aloha Reef series, you will enjoy the reappearance of characters from that series.

Lani is faced with something I think most of us fear - she wakes up one morning unable to see anything. In the midnight sea of darkness, she must learn to cope and strive for some independence. Ben reluctantly agrees to help her learn how to use a guide dog and adjust to her new world. However, he's heard too much about her to be drawn in by her beauty.

The characters struggle with real questions about how their faith can sustain the circumstances of life. And they are brave enough to ask the questions many of us would love to scream to the heavens. As they wrestle with the mystery and their doubts, they also develop a relationship that could extend beyond friendship if they could let go of their pasts.

The book is rich with layers of characters and plots. And Coble does a fantastic job bringing all the layers together into a cohesive and compelling book. And if you're looking for a book to transport you to the beaches of Hawaii on a cold afternoon, this book is the one for you. Coble again creates a vivid setting and a story that could only be set in Hawaii.

Nora Roberts Irish Trilogy: Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, Heart of the Sea (Irish Jewels Trilogy)

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Nora Roberts Irish Trilogy: Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, Heart of the Sea (Irish Jewels Trilogy)
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Brilliance Audio
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1590865413
Release Date: 2003-06-10

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Jewels of the Sun (Jill Sovis, engineer)

Determined to re-evaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage, where she immerses herself in the study of Irish Folklore, and discovers hope for the future in the magic of the past.

Tears of the Moon (Melissa Coates, engineer)

A talented songwriter, Shawn Gallagher spends his days lost in reverie and wonder, oblivious to the wiles of women and the ways of the world. He claims that he's content with his life, but his music tells a different story - one of loneliness and desperate longing...

Heart of the Sea (Jill Sovis, engineer)

Darcy Gallagher has always believed in the pull of fate, the magic of legend . . . and the importance of money. She longs to find a rich man who will sweep her away - into a world filled with glamour and adventure, and the exotic life that is her destiny.

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Nora Roberts, Irish Trilogy.......2007-06-07

This is a great trilogy, I enjoy listening to it to and from work. I have a long drive to and back home from work and the CD's keep me nice and calm in traffic jams.

Excellent!!.......2005-11-08

There is nothing this series does not hit on!! It really has everything needed to make the entire series a real page turner and the characters could be anyone of us, all you have to do is believe love can conquer all thru time and space, these books are a wonderfully enjoyable treasure!!

Wonderful trilogy!.......2005-07-16

This continues to be one of my favorite trilogies! It combines Irish Myths with a real working family.

Each story stands on it's own but at the same time the three together flow very well.

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damaged goods.......2005-06-03

I received this item and was joyfully listening to it when I came to tape two of Heart of the Sea- it is all jumbled up- twisted and totally un fixable- I've tried to contact Amazon about this but all I get is the runaround on their AWFUL "return system" on their website. This is a warning to any others who order from Amazon- check your order CAREFULLY. Now I'm stuck with this defective tape and Amazon WON'T LET ME CONTACT THEM!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't given up yet. There's got to be a way to return defective merchandise without being sent to one dead end after another. Sincerely wmclement@yahoo.com

Nora Roberts Chesapeake Bay CD Collection: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Blue (Chesapeake Bay)

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Nora Roberts Chesapeake Bay CD Collection: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Blue (Chesapeake Bay)
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Brilliance Audio on CD
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 159737721X
Release Date: 2006-07-29

Book Description

SEA SWEPT
A champion boat racer, Cameron Quinn traveled the world. But when his dying father calls him home to care for Seth, a troubled young boy not unlike Cameron once was, his life changes overnight. . . In the end, a social worker, as tough as she is beautiful, will decide Seth's fate.

RISING TIDES
Ethan Quinn is determined to make the family boatbuilding business a success. But amidst his achievements lie the most important challenges of his life. There is young Seth, who needs him more than ever. And a woman he has always loved but never believed he could have.

INNER HARBOR
Phillip Quinn has the scars from his own rough and tumble childhood on the streets of Boston. Now a high-powered advertising executive, he figures he's found his perfect match in educated, cultured Sybill. And when he discovers she has a family connection to young Seth, they join forces to secure the boy's future.

CHESAPEAKE BLUE
Now a grown man returning from Europe as a successful painter, Seth Quinn is settling down on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Still, a lot has changed in St. Christopher - and the most intriguing change of all is the presence of Dru Whitcomb Banks. But a secret Seth's kept hidden for years threatens to explode, destroying his new life and his new love...

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This is a great series.......2007-03-25

This is a wonderful series about two people who shared their lives with four children who otherwise would have ended up as statistics. Each book tells the story of a son they adopted, and the fourth book in the series tells of the last adopted son, but shows how these two people changed so many lives just by giving love. It gives you hope without hype. Buying the series makes it even better because you can immediately go from one the next and it all stays tied together neatly with no stops. Also, it's cheaper in the set than separately!

Nora Roberts Chesapeake Bay CD Collection.......2007-03-09

I read the last one at the library unabridged. Then I had to read the whole searies. I enjoyed them all.

Great listen.......2007-01-03

I had not read the books, so the abridged cd's were just fine for me. I have difficulty reading the printed page anymore so I always enjoy books on cd. These were intriguing and kept me wanting more.

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