Irish Moonlight

Phelan McDermott's mother married Conlon O'Hara's grandfather, which in turn makes the two relatives. So when Con becomes engaged to Aisling Ahearn, he asks Phelan for help. Con, a self-made millionaire due to computers, wants Phelan to escort around Ireland his best friend and partner Erin McKeogh, a nerdette of the top order. Reluctantly, Phelan agrees because he pictures a mouse that would never warm his bed and demand a commitment.When Erin and her twin Nolan arrive from America, Phelan is stunned that Con thinks she is a wallflower. Instead, the very tall American seems more like a lioness that Phelan finds very beautiful. To her surprise, Erin is attracted to the handsome Irishman, but she knows how fickle looks can be. Erin and Phelan fall in love, but neither desires a relationship. Also she worries that Aisligng is marrying Con for his money and plans to insure that her nerdy buddy is not ripped off by his fiancee.IRISH MOONLIGHT is an entertaining romance that adds a wee bit of magic to propel the tale forward. The story lien is amusing, especially the interplay between the lead characters. The support cast augments the novel by providing insight into the personalities of Phelan and Erin. Kate Freiman has written a genial story that is welcome relief for readers who simply want to peruse a fun to read love story.Harriet Klausner