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The Irish Trilogy #3
The Irish Knight
An Irish warrior loyal to Richard the Lionheart must tame a bewitching princess in this magnificent tale of duty, destiny, honor and passion...
A Warrior's Honor
A loyal knight, Connal PenDragon obeys his king without question. But when Richard the Lionheart orders him to return to his homeland and secure the peace by marrying the most notorious witch in all of Ireland, the brave warrior is shaken to his very soul. Sinead of Antrim has haunted him for years with her spellbinding ways. Now that she is a grown woman, he finds her vibrant, enchanting...and more powerful than ever. If he is to control her lands for England, he must find a way not only to wed her, but to conquer her heart, as well.
A Witch's Heart
Sinead will not be bound to an Irish traitor who would forsake his own people to fight for England, no matter how great his prowess on the battlefield—or how strong his hold on her heart. Forbidden since childhood to use her magic on him, she has no weapons against the feelings he evokes...or the terrible, dark dreams that foretell his death. Fated to protect him, yet afraid to stay too close lest he see into her heart, Sinead must walk a fine line between destiny...and desire.
A Warrior's Honor
A loyal knight, Connal PenDragon obeys his king without question. But when Richard the Lionheart orders him to return to his homeland and secure the peace by marrying the most notorious witch in all of Ireland, the brave warrior is shaken to his very soul. Sinead of Antrim has haunted him for years with her spellbinding ways. Now that she is a grown woman, he finds her vibrant, enchanting...and more powerful than ever. If he is to control her lands for England, he must find a way not only to wed her, but to conquer her heart, as well.
A Witch's Heart
Sinead will not be bound to an Irish traitor who would forsake his own people to fight for England, no matter how great his prowess on the battlefield—or how strong his hold on her heart. Forbidden since childhood to use her magic on him, she has no weapons against the feelings he evokes...or the terrible, dark dreams that foretell his death. Fated to protect him, yet afraid to stay too close lest he see into her heart, Sinead must walk a fine line between destiny...and desire.
350 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2002
About the author
Amy J. Fetzer
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I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
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March 10, 2018
Superb Story of an Irish Princess and a Knight who is Loyal to the English King
A well-told tale set in Medieval Ireland that blends fantasy and historical fiction for a wonderful romance.
Set in the late 12th century, this is the story of Connal PenDragon, an Irish warrior and knight who fights for King Richard, away on crusade. Richard orders him to return to Ireland and secure the peace by marrying Sinead of Antrim, his childhood friend who is known to be a witch. Sinead remembers Connal well. She once saw him as her soul mate but he spurned her and now she considers him a traitor for fighting for England, even against his own people.
Connal must marry her for duty and to unite their lands for England, but she refuses, telling him he must win her heart, or she will never be his. Forbidden since childhood to use her magic on him, she has no weapons to fight the emotions she feels for him or power to deal with the dreams that speak of Connal’s death.
Fetzer has done a superb job of injecting fairies and magic into a well-researched historical novel. It’s Ireland, after all, so it all seemed to fit. The characters are worthy. Connal is noble and Sinead is strong and determined to do right for her people. Their love is a slow burn. The dialog was rich and captured my attention. I guess I could say I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
The Irish Trilogy
The Irish Princess
The Irish Enchantress
The Irish Knight
A well-told tale set in Medieval Ireland that blends fantasy and historical fiction for a wonderful romance.
Set in the late 12th century, this is the story of Connal PenDragon, an Irish warrior and knight who fights for King Richard, away on crusade. Richard orders him to return to Ireland and secure the peace by marrying Sinead of Antrim, his childhood friend who is known to be a witch. Sinead remembers Connal well. She once saw him as her soul mate but he spurned her and now she considers him a traitor for fighting for England, even against his own people.
Connal must marry her for duty and to unite their lands for England, but she refuses, telling him he must win her heart, or she will never be his. Forbidden since childhood to use her magic on him, she has no weapons to fight the emotions she feels for him or power to deal with the dreams that speak of Connal’s death.
Fetzer has done a superb job of injecting fairies and magic into a well-researched historical novel. It’s Ireland, after all, so it all seemed to fit. The characters are worthy. Connal is noble and Sinead is strong and determined to do right for her people. Their love is a slow burn. The dialog was rich and captured my attention. I guess I could say I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
The Irish Trilogy
The Irish Princess
The Irish Enchantress
The Irish Knight
April 11, 2023
This is a great historical romance. It's part of a trilogy, although I read this one first, I now really want to read the other two. I enjoyed this author's style of writing.
The main characters are Sinead and Connal who have known each other since childhood. Connal leaves to fight in the crusades and comes back many years later. He has to marry Sinead for his king who requests it, Connal has to win her affection though. Sinead wants to marry for love and at first rejects Connal. So the rest of the novel is these two getting to know each other again after a very long time apart. I really enjoyed it and recommend this book to anybody who loves historical/medieval romances.
Another thing, I absolutely loved Sinead's character. She's so feisty and independent and knows what she wants. Connal's character is pretty amazing too!
The main characters are Sinead and Connal who have known each other since childhood. Connal leaves to fight in the crusades and comes back many years later. He has to marry Sinead for his king who requests it, Connal has to win her affection though. Sinead wants to marry for love and at first rejects Connal. So the rest of the novel is these two getting to know each other again after a very long time apart. I really enjoyed it and recommend this book to anybody who loves historical/medieval romances.
Another thing, I absolutely loved Sinead's character. She's so feisty and independent and knows what she wants. Connal's character is pretty amazing too!
January 19, 2024
1.75 stars
I liked the first 200 pages and that was it. Connal was unbearable asshat for most of this book.
Trigger Warnings: blood, violence, islamomisia, antiziganism, and kidnapping
I liked the first 200 pages and that was it. Connal was unbearable asshat for most of this book.
Trigger Warnings: blood, violence, islamomisia, antiziganism, and kidnapping
May 12, 2011
This was a somewhat satisfying conclusion to the series. I thought the author did a great job of aging the heroine (a 4-5 year old in the previous book). However, the hero had grown into someone I didn't recognize and it saddened me. It took a lot for him to redeem himself. Also, he had left Ireland in a fit of anger at his parents, and I wish the epilogue, or some part of the book, included a scene of reconciliation with Gaelan and Siobhan. They weren't in the book at all, and were missed. But the mystery was good, the traitor a surprise, and overall, a good conclusion. Loved the inclusion of Robin Hood!
October 30, 2015
I liked the book up until near the end when she stuck in the characters famously known (I don't want to give anything away). I just feel she could have left that part out and things still would have worked just fine. It really took something away from the story (for me).
Otherwise, I would have given it 4 stars. It sucked me in from the start.
Otherwise, I would have given it 4 stars. It sucked me in from the start.
August 29, 2010
A good end to the Irish trilogy. Thought the ending was a bit contrived, but I went along with it anyway. Happy to see where the characters we were introduced to in the first and second books ended up.
January 6, 2010
the third book of the irelandtrilogy, and it is really great! Strangly enough, i moved a while after this book to Ireland (off course not because of the book..!)
May 1, 2011
The book kept me intrigued throughout until the end. At the end I was having a little bit of difficulty staying focused. Overall, good book.
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