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Moondance
Blánaid thinks there's something wrong with her. It's been months since she's dated, and even if she makes the first move to invite a man out, it seems he can't run away from her fast enough. If it weren't for her best friends, Ronan and Siobhan, Blánaid is sure she'd go crazy with loneliness and despair. Then, one night while watching the sunset, Ronan kisses her and suddenly, the world as Blánaid knows it is thrown into turmoil. She turns to Siobhan for advice and a shoulder to cry on. Can Blánaid face the truth in Siobhan's words? The instant his lips touched Blánaid's, Ronan was sure he'd found Heaven. Ever since meeting her, he tried to find a way to tell her how he felt about her. When he overheard her telling Siobhan she never dated the friends they hung out with, he kept his feelings to himself- until this night when everything seemed so right. And he thought she felt the same when she returned his kiss. But when she realized what was happening, she ran from him. Ronan was sure he'd scared her off forever. Can Ronan settle for just being Blánaid's friend?
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2012
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About the author
Kemberlee Shortland
21 books54 followersKemberlee was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. In 1997, she couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend six months in Ireland, where she met a man who eventually became her husband. Upon permanently relocating to Ireland, Kemberlee established an Irish travel consultancy, building a reputation as one of Ireland's foremost Irish travel experts.
Kemberlee has had the opportunity to study Ireland's history and culture first hand, and has even picked up a cúpla focal . . . a few Irish words. Because of her knowledge of Ireland, she has had the privilege of working with some of the romance industry’s top authors who have set their stories in Ireland, including Deb Stover for "Mulligan Stew" and "Mulligan Magic."
Over the years, Kemberlee’s love of Ireland has inspired a number of Irish set stories, including Moondance and The Power of Love. Her stories Tutti-Frutti Blues and Dude Looks Like A Lady are set in mid-1980s Carmel, at a time when eating ice cream on the street and wearing high heels without a permit were against the law! These stories were in an anthology about quirky laws called No Law Against Love. These stories are published through Highland Press.
A Piece of My Heart is Kemberlee’s first published novel, and she invites readers to also look for the short story sequel, Constant Craving, which will be available soon.
Check Kemberlee's website for excerpts, reviews, awards, and order information. She loves hearing from her readers, so stop by her website and drop her an e-mail. www.kemberlee.com
Kemberlee has had the opportunity to study Ireland's history and culture first hand, and has even picked up a cúpla focal . . . a few Irish words. Because of her knowledge of Ireland, she has had the privilege of working with some of the romance industry’s top authors who have set their stories in Ireland, including Deb Stover for "Mulligan Stew" and "Mulligan Magic."
Over the years, Kemberlee’s love of Ireland has inspired a number of Irish set stories, including Moondance and The Power of Love. Her stories Tutti-Frutti Blues and Dude Looks Like A Lady are set in mid-1980s Carmel, at a time when eating ice cream on the street and wearing high heels without a permit were against the law! These stories were in an anthology about quirky laws called No Law Against Love. These stories are published through Highland Press.
A Piece of My Heart is Kemberlee’s first published novel, and she invites readers to also look for the short story sequel, Constant Craving, which will be available soon.
Check Kemberlee's website for excerpts, reviews, awards, and order information. She loves hearing from her readers, so stop by her website and drop her an e-mail. www.kemberlee.com
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September 18, 2012
After I read this book, I've come to the conclusion that I want to marry an Irish man, and not just any Irish man, but one that is exactly like Ronan.
And the reason why is because I instantly fell in love with Ronan from the moment the story first introduced him. And not because of his good looks, though they would probably give any woman a run for her money, but because of his sweet Scottish accent that had me hooked at the start and how truly he loved Blánaid, despite knowing that she most likely wouldn’t return his love.
But as for Blánaid, my feelings for her often changed throughout the story. At most times I would understand her reactions to the situations that she went through, for I would have probably reacted the same way, and other times I just wanted to slap her and say “Man up would you!” But in the end, I think my conflicting feelings towards this character were mainly because of her naivety to love reminded me so much of myself.
As well as the story in general though, I have nothing bad to say about it.
Kemberlee Shortland takes this short regular romance and turns it into something beautiful with her amazing talent for writing. You'll be whisked within the pages as you experience a journey of love, friendship, and heartbreak. And in the end, the only disappointment you will have is that it's over.
All in all, being the first book that I have read from Kemberlee Shortland, I have to say that I am quite impressed and will be looking forward to reading more of her work in the near future.
Warning: This book contains some adult content.
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion on the book.In no means was I swayed to write this review.
Want to read it? Check it out for free at Smashwords for a limited time only: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
And the reason why is because I instantly fell in love with Ronan from the moment the story first introduced him. And not because of his good looks, though they would probably give any woman a run for her money, but because of his sweet Scottish accent that had me hooked at the start and how truly he loved Blánaid, despite knowing that she most likely wouldn’t return his love.
But as for Blánaid, my feelings for her often changed throughout the story. At most times I would understand her reactions to the situations that she went through, for I would have probably reacted the same way, and other times I just wanted to slap her and say “Man up would you!” But in the end, I think my conflicting feelings towards this character were mainly because of her naivety to love reminded me so much of myself.
As well as the story in general though, I have nothing bad to say about it.
Kemberlee Shortland takes this short regular romance and turns it into something beautiful with her amazing talent for writing. You'll be whisked within the pages as you experience a journey of love, friendship, and heartbreak. And in the end, the only disappointment you will have is that it's over.
All in all, being the first book that I have read from Kemberlee Shortland, I have to say that I am quite impressed and will be looking forward to reading more of her work in the near future.
Warning: This book contains some adult content.
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion on the book.In no means was I swayed to write this review.
Want to read it? Check it out for free at Smashwords for a limited time only: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
March 28, 2013
A cute short romance between two friends brings riveting sexual tension when a young man and woman discover what they were look for was there the whole time in a small Irish town. It is indeed a marvelous night for a moondance and a few other things when they finally get it together.
Kemberlee Shortland has used Van Morrisons song MOONDANCE as a backdrop for the story and does it well. I was humming as I read along. I rooted for Ronan and Blanaid to come together as their story was so well written.
Kemberlee Shortland has used Van Morrisons song MOONDANCE as a backdrop for the story and does it well. I was humming as I read along. I rooted for Ronan and Blanaid to come together as their story was so well written.
June 29, 2013
Sweet little short story
February 23, 2022
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I enjoyed the story. It was a nice short read and provided plenty of descriptive language enticing one to visit Ireland.
I enjoyed the story. It was a nice short read and provided plenty of descriptive language enticing one to visit Ireland.
August 24, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. Review to come soon.
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