"COME TO AMERICA. YOUR HOME IS WITH ME NOW."
Adelia Cunnane's uncle had written her. So Adelia had left Ireland to join him on what he had descr...
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Sep 04, 2011
Kate
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Oh goodness me how I do love a fiery quick romantic read. Nora Roberts (or her author conglomerate of which I suspect "she" is - because no one person could put out such a vastly different and large amount of excellent books on their own) has a way of just drawing me into a story until I'm crying and laughing and loving every moment. This book was just a trifecta of awesome for me from the Irish brogue of the wee lass to her spitfire temper and the backdrop of a horse farm. I was enchanted fr
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May 27, 2010
Georgina
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As a fan of Nora Roberts, I was curious about her very first novel.
Irish Thoroughbred was written 30 years ago, and it's obvious that times have changed.
Keeping that in mind throughout, I conclude it's a good romance for it's time, and great for a debut novel.
I cringed at Travis' treatment of Adelia. He's her boss, and so backing her into a corner and planting one on her (a kiss that is) not just once (although that's all it takes) but whenever the mood struck More...
Irish Thoroughbred was written 30 years ago, and it's obvious that times have changed.
Keeping that in mind throughout, I conclude it's a good romance for it's time, and great for a debut novel.
I cringed at Travis' treatment of Adelia. He's her boss, and so backing her into a corner and planting one on her (a kiss that is) not just once (although that's all it takes) but whenever the mood struck More...
Dec 03, 2009
nurmawati
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Travis Grant, seorang pemilik peternakan, mempekerjakan Adelia Cunnane sebagai perawat kudanya. Awalnya ia mengira Adelia gadis Irlandia yang penurut, tapi ternyata yang ditemuinya adalah gadis temperamental yang terlalu mandiri. Tapi sifat gadis itu malah membuat Travis tertarik, seolah menantangnya menjinakkan kuda liar. Lambat laun Travis sadar, membuat gadis itu jatuh cinta padanya bukan sekedar tantangan lagi, tapi tiket menuju kebahagiaan masa depannya!
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Jun 15, 2008
Gramedia Pustaka Utama
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Menjadi yatim piatu saat berusia 10 tahun, tinggal dengan bibinya yang tidak memiliki perasaan sayang, hidup dalam pertanian yang keras, dimana setiap hari adalah kerja, itu adalah kehidupan Adelia 13 tahun kemudian, dan tiba2 sang bibi sakit, 6 bulan kemudian meninggal, membuat Dee sebatang kara di kampung halamannya di Skipbereen, Irlandia.
Dengan pajak pertanian yg tinggi, Dee terpaksa menjual tanah pertaniannya, menulis surat kepada paman yang sdh 20 tahun meninggalkan Irlandia, tinggal More...
Dengan pajak pertanian yg tinggi, Dee terpaksa menjual tanah pertaniannya, menulis surat kepada paman yang sdh 20 tahun meninggalkan Irlandia, tinggal More...
Jun 14, 2011
Bonnie
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This was the first one of her books I read. I got it for my birthday in the mid 80's. I absolutely loved it. I have been a huge fan ever since. It was a nice, happy relaxing read and I need that every once in awhile. I still own it and will read it again whenever I've just read something with a tad too much drama.
May 26, 2009
Jamie
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I read this last night after we got back from a hard working weekend. It was a fast read (all of 4 hours total) and not too big on any kind of development of the characters. Nora Roberts has gotten a lot better than she was in this first novel. That's for sure. Either way, entertaining, mindless and happy endings.
Mar 26, 2009
Melissa
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This is the book that began my addiction to Nora Roberts and used bookstores! I was in high school (mid-80s)and got this for 25 cents at the used bookstore in my hometown. I read it 3 times in 2 years, and have been hooked on Nora ever since
May 10, 2010
Judith
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This Nora Roberts book is fun to read - there's not a better way to describe it than that. It's not a story that requires a lot of time and mind energy but instead takes the reader on a pleasant journey. Good for a light summer read.
Feb 07, 2010
Chrizette
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What a cute little story that I was able to finish in a few hours. I just love a story where there is no third romantic character to butt into the relationship. Okay, there was one but she had about a paragraph in the book :)
Mar 18, 2011
Alexis
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I'm a big Nora Roberts fan. I absolutely adore her, but this is her first published book and it shows. That being said I still enjoyed it. It may not be my favorite by her but I sat down and read the whole thing in a couple of hours. I think this was a great beginning to the major face of romance novels today.
Aug 26, 2010
Lisarenee
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About a women, Dee, who comes to America from Ireland to live with her uncle after her parents and aunt die. She ends up falling for the owner of the horse ranch she and her uncle work for. Cute.
Jan 29, 2010
Heather
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I loved the main characters and Nora's incorporation of Ireland and horses. It seemed to be lacking a lot of the details that are part of her current books though.
Jan 05, 2009
tukang kue keren
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mungkin karena ini buku perdananya Nora Roberts, jadi ceritanya masih amat menarik...tapi aku memang suka banget sama karakter Adelia ini
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Sep 15, 2011
Melissa
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Great book! Loved the romance, drama, horses, and the storylines between the characters. A nice quick read to unwind to for sure.
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Jan 10, 2010
Irish Thoroughbred (Nora Roberts Large Print Collection) by Nora Roberts (2008)
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Jan 27, 2011
Jan
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nora robert's first book and the first nora i've read! what a coincidence!
Nov 29, 2010
Figured I'd start another older series that I haven't read in a long time.
May 26, 2008
Eileen
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I read this a long time ago, and it the story line still is with me - which is saying something as I've read probably close to a thousand romance books in my lifetime. There is a scene in which a fairly good story of the Irish fairies and little people is explained. One, very similar to what I've fascinated my child with. So, this book is dear to my heart.
Irish charachters, some romance, pooka stories, and a horse in the kentucky derby. What more could you ask for?
Irish charachters, some romance, pooka stories, and a horse in the kentucky derby. What more could you ask for?
