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Born In trilogy collection (Irish Born Concannon Sisters #1-3)
by
Nora Roberts
Born in Fire: Maggie Concannon is a glassmaker whose exquisite works are more than mere objects of beauty: they are reflections of her own true nature. When gallery owner Rogan Sweeney comes to Maggie's isolated studio, her heart is enflamed by their fierce attraction - and her scarred past is slowly healed by a gentle and forgiving love. Born in Ice: When the harsh storms...more
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Published
October 29th 2007
by Brilliance Audio
(first published 1996)
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Oct 01, 2007
Jena
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
romance lovers
Before you puke on your keyboard... I have to say that Nora Roberts does the most fantastic job of describing Ireland, I have never been (yet), but I honestly feel like I was there, and the character/family development is really great in this book. And yes, the love stories are awesome and heart-warming too!!! (ok, now puke.)
4.75/5.0 (A-)
Re-read the Born In Trilogy (1994 to 1996) by Nora Roberts (Born in Fire, Born in Ice, Born in Shame) for the upteenth time. Why do I love this trilogy? Well, Roberts has a way with her depiction of those small rural places in Ireland. In this case it's County Clare with its farming land, the village, pub, and all the requisite places: castle ruins, cliffs, and the sea. But of course Roberts' characters, from the protagonists to the villagers, are the main attraction. There is spitf...more
Re-read the Born In Trilogy (1994 to 1996) by Nora Roberts (Born in Fire, Born in Ice, Born in Shame) for the upteenth time. Why do I love this trilogy? Well, Roberts has a way with her depiction of those small rural places in Ireland. In this case it's County Clare with its farming land, the village, pub, and all the requisite places: castle ruins, cliffs, and the sea. But of course Roberts' characters, from the protagonists to the villagers, are the main attraction. There is spitf...more
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I picked this up because it came in a stack of books, and I thought, why not? I've never really given romance novels a try, and it's fun to laugh at books sometimes. The first chapter of the first book in the trilogy matched my expectations splendidly: unbelievably dramatic occurances in less than 10 pages, and an excessive reliance on simile. But as I continued on through the story, I found myself really enjoying the characters and their joys and dilemmas.
Towards the end of the first book, I b...more
Towards the end of the first book, I b...more
A friend recommended this series to me, and I am so glad I was able to get the trilogy together all in one read! I loved all three, and the best part was that it took place in Ireland, a country the author has ties to and loves, just by the care she takes in making the reader fell like they are right there with the characters! The 2 main characters are sisters Maggie and Brianna Concannon. Raised in a home with a bitter mother who had no love for her husband or her daughters, especially as she f...more
Nov 25, 2011
Ali
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves romance and Ireland
Recommended to Ali by:
carey sturgeon
Wow, just (sighs). Nora Roberts spun a wonderful tale of people brought more to life with every turn of the page. Seeing the sisters bloom and grow in each story, the rich landscape, culture and essence of Ireland made everything so utterly complete.
The hard unyielding love that all fell victim, slave and owner to made my heart leap for them all.
In the end, to see Shannon give in to her heart was like living a deep fanciful dream. Oh to be swept up and carried into the magic and let go.
I can't...more
The hard unyielding love that all fell victim, slave and owner to made my heart leap for them all.
In the end, to see Shannon give in to her heart was like living a deep fanciful dream. Oh to be swept up and carried into the magic and let go.
I can't...more
I got hooked on the first book Born in Fire which is the story of Maggie Concannon. Maggie's story starts with the sale of her first piece of blown glass and the celebration in the local pub with her father. The owner of a series of galleries shows up to buy more of the glass and persuade her to sign him as her exclusive agent. Of course this is a romance so sparks fly as he pursues her.
The second book in the trilogy was Born in Ice, the story of her younger sister Brianna who has turned the fa...more
The second book in the trilogy was Born in Ice, the story of her younger sister Brianna who has turned the fa...more
I am not going to review every Nora Roberts book that I have read in the past because she is quite prolific and it would get redundant and I honestly cannot remember all the plots. I think someone finds someone else attractive but at least one cannot admit it so there is sexual tension, then lots of sex, and then they live happily ever after? Sometimes there is some magic , a family legacy, or a mystery. Certainly not great works of literature (however still 100% better than “the grapes of wrath...more
I'm enjoying it so far. One of those stories I can disappear into for a while, but it's not so all-consuming that I feel like I need to devour it in two days. That may sound like a bad thing, but I don't think it is. Sometimes you need a book to carry around with you for a while.
I love Maggie, an artist with a stubborn and proud personality. I can understand her, as I am both Irish and Italian (can we say stubborn? Yes, yes we can!). Her sister, Brianna is an intriguing character as well. Every...more
I love Maggie, an artist with a stubborn and proud personality. I can understand her, as I am both Irish and Italian (can we say stubborn? Yes, yes we can!). Her sister, Brianna is an intriguing character as well. Every...more
I have to say that I am addicted to anything Nora Roberts writes about Ireland. Irish Born is a three in one and I adore the stories of the three sisters finding themselves and romance while doing what they love. These women have relatively normal lives that are pushed into the extraordinary by their god given talents. Of course they are easy to read and follow the romance format, but they have such lovely imagery , character development , and just the right mix of everyday with glitz that it c...more
Mar 27, 2013
Eddy Allen
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
romance-and-poetry
BORN IN FIRE Maggie Concannon is a glassmaker whose exquisite works are more than mere objects of beauty: they are reflections of her own true nature. One man has seen the soul in her art, and vows to help this complex woman build a lucrative career. When gallery owner Rogan Sweeney comes to Maggie's isolated studio, her heart is enflamed by their fierce attraction - and her scarred past is slowly healed by a gentle and forgiving love. BORN IN ICE When the harsh storms of winter descend upon wes...more
I love Nora Roberts. That's just a simple fact. I've been reading her books for three years now, and I love them. I am a tad bit young to be reading this...only in my second yearo of highschool...but I absolutely ADORED this book. I think Brianna's story is my favourite Nora Roberts book of ALL with Laura Templeton's story in a close second (Finding the Dream/Dream Trilogy #3). It was amazing and I only worry about my future now...if I don't end up marrying someone like a guy out of a Nora Rober...more
Nora trades in feminine fantasy and this particular trilogy, along with her other one set in Ireland, happens to be my favorite. Now, I could rehearse all the militant Richesque rhetoric about the danger of insidious patriarchal archetypes, but I think you can read a romance novel, or I can, anyway, without losing my firm grasp on ironic distance and without beginning to desperately hope that the storyworld could actually be akin to my life. And I think that heteronormative troping has not rece...more
This is one of my favorite trilogies (and not just because it's set in Co. Clare). Nora Roberts has written three stories, each one centered on a different sister, each with their own personal struggles and great achievements. These are romance novels, but not typical or overdone. The sisters and other village characters are absolutely delightful - filled with drama and humor, you'll love the Concannon sisters and the people they love.
Born in Fire: So far I've finished the first book in the trilogy. I have a sweet spot for anything Irish and I loved how this book took me back to my Irish vacation. Galway was my favorite stop on the trip, and I love that this is set in the West Country. That being said, I didn't fall in love with the book. I felt like the love story was a little forced. I'm really looking forward to reading about Brianna's story next and seeing how some of the previous plot lines develop.
Born in Ice: It was ni...more
Born in Ice: It was ni...more
I always enjoy a good Nora Roberts. The later the book, the better the characterization. This is a second reading. A sister found it at a book sale and insisted I read it--and I did again and enjoyed it again. Maybe a wee bit too much 'boy-o' ing and such to 'get the local flavor' but there's enough diversity among hte characters to make it interesting.
Yes yes...I'm kinda fond of romance novels. I like the ones Nora Roberts writes that are set in Ireland because the characters are fiery & beautiful like the land. Everytime I read one of her books, I want to go there because of the way she so vividly describes it. It becomes a character. The women she writes are also very headstrong & confident.
I usually don't read this type of book but my friend gave me two bags of Nora Roberts. these were the first I tired. I LOVED the way she described Ireland and the characters were likeable. Put aside all the purring, dipping and whimpering and they were great reads! I'm hoping here are soem more winners in those bags :)
romantic, idealized Ireland - where everything is green, people live at a different pace and with different priorities. hmmmm... I guess that's what makes romance books fun to read. These three books are about 3 sisters... one fiesty and passionate, one nurturing and controlled, one who was of a different mother - and tied to Ireland by a past life. Of course they all marry rich, powerful, handsome men. ahhhh.
Should probably include this on the paranormal shelf for the last book in this trilogy - it gets a little out there with some spirity/reincarnation stuff.
Good generic romance novels - strong female characters, also strong male characters, which is nice. POVs switch throughout. Sex is good.
Good generic romance novels - strong female characters, also strong male characters, which is nice. POVs switch throughout. Sex is good.
I loved all three books! Each sister was given their own voice and its very visible how the titles relate or describe the sisters. the sisters are the titles, in their personality, their way of life and how they interact with their husbands. it's impressive how Nora Roberts potrays these sisters
These are three awesome books - they are a trilogy of three very different sisters who find love and learn about life and tragedy - they are based in Ireland and you will fall in love with the characters. Each book is a great book on its own - the first two in the trilogy are my favorite.
Good trilogy. It draws the reader in with the first two characters and continues to build and layer them with the subsequent books. The plots aren't action packed or overly emotional...just light hearted characters making their way through life and finding, not only love, but themselves!
Nov 30, 2008
Kate
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
people who enjoy a bit of romance and beautiful imagery
Recommended to Kate by:
a coworker
I don't usually read Nora Roberts, or the real "romance" type stuff, but a coworker is lending me this book. (I'm lending her Outlander, which is as close to "romance" as I usually get.) I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! It really made me want to take that trip to Ireland I've been dreaming about for a long time. The characters were intriguing and the story was as charming as Ireland itself. I'd definitely recommend it.
These books transport you to Ireland and into the hearts of three incredible women. I loved the story of the families more than the love stories that the author weaves through for all the characters. Beautiful books!!!
I have bought this trilogy twice - each book separately and then as all three in one. I have probably reread it five times and never get tired of it. The feisty sisters are reminiscient of siblings of all times.
Loved this book as with most of Nora's novels. The Irish setting is well told. This series also gives viewpoints of different cultures. Fun romance, escape reading.
My friend lent me her copy while I was in the hospital. It was hard to put down and sleep at night. I wanted to finish it right away. I really enjoyed the collection.
My bestie Sara gave this to me as my birthday present! All I can say is best Birthday Present Ever!!!!!!!! This is what got me hooked on Nora Roberts'
I liked the first to stories more than the last one. I do enjoy reading about Ireland and Nora does a good job of making the stories seem real. The 3 sisters each have an entirely different life and romance.
LOVED IT!!! Had all 3 in one and they all interconnect so it was a seamless transition and I didn't have to hunt the stores for the next installment.
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Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sopho...more
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J.D. Robb
Sarah Hardesty
Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sopho...more
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