Irish Hope

I just loved this book. The writing was great. I am glad that in this book hope didn't get charmed by the hero so easy.I also liked that in the book faith was still the same old faith from the first book.This book is a must read.

This second book by Donna Fletcher for Jove's IRISH EYES line is a fun book and cut above most of the offerings in this somewhat disappointing line( only the Fletcher and Hendrix titles are worth bothering with). The line began with Ms Fletcher's IRISH DEVIL, which despite lacking any real Irish historical depth to the story line, was still a wonderfully plotted medieval and well worth reading. This one is a spinoff of that story and is equally well developed with a fun romp with new and old friends to meet. This tale will hold the reader to the very last pages as the story unfolds using the main characters in the first book to enrich the story of Colin and Hope. The sensual level in this book is exceptional and well within the scope of the story, ie not filler. One can only hope now that we have had both Faith, and Hope, could Charity be the woman for the newly introduced Rath!! Here's hoping that Ms Fletcher will give this poor line of books another shot in the arm with the final book in the Devil Series.

Uncle Shamus has arranged a marriage for Hope that fits her ancestry to the high king of Ireland. However, the adventurous Hope prefers love and is willing to risk traveling the countryside for it. Knowing she needs a disguise for herself and her easily identifiable dog Lady Gweneth, Hope masquerades as a lad and alters her canine's appearance just enough to not be readily recognized. She vanishes in a personal quest to find adventure and perhaps her soul mate. Eric "Irish Devil" of Shanekill, who is staying near his beloved but pregnant wife, sends Colin to lead the men in search of the missing Hope. So far they have failed. However, a hungry dog smells the cooking food and rushes into the camp followed by an emaciated lad, Harold. Shane takes the youngster and his canine with them as they trek home in failure, not realizing that he has found the missing lass. Hope realizes that Colin is her true love, but has little hope that a young male like her will persuade the handsome man they belong together before they reach the point of no return: Shanekill. IRISH HOPE, the latest "Irish Eyes" novel (fifth in the series and second by Donna Fletcher - see IRISH DEVIL), is a warm adventurous medieval romance. The story line is entertaining as readers follow the adventures of Hope as a preadolescent male struggling with freedom and independence and her growing love for Colin. Although a twist involving Eric and his wife seems unnecessary except for padding, the tale is fun to read and holds up with its predecessors.Harriet Klausner

Set in medival times. This second book in the Irish Devil series is a welcome addition. Hope, decendent of kings, is slated for an arranged marriage. She wants some adventure first and maybe to find love. So dressed as the boy "Harold" with her large cowardly dog Lady, she heads off.Colin, The Devil's swave right hand man, is sent to find Hope. He finds Harold instead. Colin befriends and takes Harold back to the keep where he plans to train the boy in "manly arts".Hope falls in love with Colin, but how can she reveal herself to Colin when she has been deceiving him? This contains the crux of the matter.During this time, Hope is encouraged by Colin's admiration for Lady Hope's bravery and motivation for running away. The sensuality rating is about 7. Lots of philosphopy about Love and the idea that Colin is "running away from love because..."Its still a great read. Colin is strong but tender. Very good book!