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Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts | Book Roberts

Jun. 09, 2021


Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts | Book Robertsfive-stars
Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts
Genres: Paranormal Romance

With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has found true love, and where his childhood friends form a circle that can’t be broken… A circle that is about to be stretched out of shape—by a long-awaited kiss. Meara Quinn is Branna’s best friend, a sister in all but blood. Her and Connor’s paths cross almost daily, as Connor takes tourists on hawk walks and Meara guides them on horseback across the lush countryside. She has the eyes of a gypsy and the body of a goddess…things Connor has always taken for granted—until his brush with death propels them into a quick, hot tangle.

Plenty of women have found their way to Connor’s bed, but none to his heart until now. Frustratingly, Meara is okay with just the heat, afraid to lose herself—and their friendship—to something more. But soon, Connor will see the full force and fury of what runs in his blood. And he will need his family and friends around him when his past rolls in like the fog, threatening an end to all he loves…

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Other books from this Author Dark Witch, Blood Magick , Identity, Inheritance , The Mirror

Compared to the first I felt like this one was much better. We still got some of the history aspect and got to learn more about Eamon, the boy that Connor is descended from. I will say once again that I think the story of Eamon, his sisters, and their mother would work well as a book of their own. That is just my opinion though.

In this book we have a life long friendship between Conner and Meara that never seems to be more than that until the day that it is. Although there are plenty of hints of how they feel about one another. While Meara is like Boyle and has no powers, Cabhan sees her as a weak link. He knows if he can take her he will weaken them all.

In this book we get the friendship between Meara, Connor, Iona, Boyle, Branna, and Fin more than we did in the first. In fact, Boyle is much better in this book, in my opinion. This book really takes us into the lives of those involved and I loved that about it. We also see a little more of the chemistry between Branna and Fin.

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About Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts is an American author of more than 225 romance novels. She writes as J. D. Robb for the in Death series and has also written under the pseudonyms Jill March and for publications in the U.K. as Sarah Hardesty.

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  1. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 9, 2021 at 7:41 am

    I enjoy reading Nora Roberts novels. This one sounds interesting.

    Reply
  2. Sandra Dufoe says

    June 9, 2021 at 9:31 am

    I love Nora Roberts stories then tend to grab me quickly and holds my interest throughout the story. Love the cover.

    Reply
  3. Nancy E Loring says

    June 9, 2021 at 10:27 am

    I see that this book goes along with Dark Witch . I guess I have a few books to read this summer.

    Reply
  4. bn100 says

    June 9, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    interesting characters

    Reply
  5. heather says

    June 9, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing this review. I am so writing this book down right now I have to read this one. I love Nora Roberts she is so talented and I can’t wait to read this one great cover too.

    Reply
  6. Adriane says

    June 9, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    This one sounds interesting to me

    Reply
  7. Dandi D says

    June 9, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    I’ve never read anything by Nora Robert’s, but I’d really like to!

    Reply
  8. Jenn says

    June 9, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    I am a fan of Nora Robert’s, and I like that the book is set in Ireland!

    Reply
  9. J says

    June 10, 2021 at 12:30 am

    Nice

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  10. Barrie says

    June 10, 2021 at 12:34 am

    This sounds like a book in a series that needs to be read in order. I love books that takes place in Ireland…such pretty countryside!

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  11. Judy Thomas says

    June 10, 2021 at 6:24 am

    I can’t wait to read this. Nora Roberts writes the most amazing paranormal romances.

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  12. Kathy Persons says

    June 10, 2021 at 8:31 am

    I have to read a Nora Roberts book

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  13. megan allen says

    June 10, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    Oh my goodness!! This sounds fabulous! Nora is one of those authors that never fails!!

    Reply
  14. Kathy Persons says

    June 12, 2021 at 8:20 am

    started one of her books last night

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  15. Kathy Persons says

    June 15, 2021 at 8:47 am

    another great review~

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  16. Antoinette M says

    June 16, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    I like the cover. This sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  17. Eva Millien says

    December 15, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    3 in a row, that I want to read, Wow! Thanks for sharing your review and have a wonderful holidays season!

    Reply
  18. Adriane says

    December 16, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    Love the location and Nora always brings a good read

    Reply
  19. Piroska says

    January 30, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    The book sounds like a wonderful read. Love the cover!

    Reply
  20. Bea LaRocca says

    February 21, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    Thank you for sharing your review of this story, this sounds like a good book and series, a must read for me.

    Reply
  21. Phyllis Huebbe says

    March 24, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    I love Nora Roberts but I haven’t read this book.

    Reply
  22. CB says

    March 27, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    Can’t wait to pick this one up!

    Reply
  23. Phyllis Huebbe says

    April 27, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    I’ve read some of Nora Roberts books but I’ve not read this one.

    Reply

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