Throwback Thursday Book Edition - 21 November 2013

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How It Works:

Each week we'll go through our Goodreads stats and throwback to what book we were reading on that specific date years earlier and what we thought about it then.

Dark Witch

The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Book 1

by Nora Roberts

Format I Read In: Paperback

Pages: 342

Published: October 29, 2019 by Berkley

Blurb:

With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland.

County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.
With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland.

County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.

Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and their lives.

When Iona lands a job at the local stables, she meets the owner, Boyle McGrath. Cowboy, pirate, wild tribal horsemen, he’s three of her biggest fantasy weaknesses all in one big, bold package.

Iona realizes that here she can make a home for herself—and live her life as she wants, even if that means falling head over heels for Boyle. But nothing is as it seems. An ancient evil has wound its way around Iona’s family tree and must be defeated. Family and friends will fight with each other and for each other to keep the promise of hope—and love—alive…

Throwback Questions

Started Reading: November 19, 2013

Finished Reading: November 23, 2013

My Rating: 5 Stars

Shelved as on Goodreads: Paranormal, Witches

Have You Reread This Book?: No

Would You Reread This Book?: Yes

Do You Still Own This Book?: Yes

Have I Read Other Books By This Author Since Reading This Book?: Yes

Things You Remember Liking About this Book:

The setting (County Mayo Ireland), the Wiccan/witchcraft influences, Iona's found family (both biological and friends), Iona and Boyle's chemistry.

Favorite Character:

Iona