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Lust In Translation #2
Doing Ireland!
A spring that inspires instant lust? There's nochance sensible Claire O'Connor believes some Druidspringwater can make a man fall in love with the womanwho offers him a drink. So why is she leaving Chicago fora craggy island off the coast of Ireland? Is she sodesperate to win back her ex she'll travel the globechasing a mere rumor?
But when she meets sexy innkeeper Will Donovan, Clairerealizes the island has a magic all its own. Because she'ssuddenly tempted to abandon her old life…and spend thenext few months indulging in all the sensual delights thesexy Irishman has to offer. But is it her libido talking—ordid Will slip her some local elixir? Because two can playthat game….
But when she meets sexy innkeeper Will Donovan, Clairerealizes the island has a magic all its own. Because she'ssuddenly tempted to abandon her old life…and spend thenext few months indulging in all the sensual delights thesexy Irishman has to offer. But is it her libido talking—ordid Will slip her some local elixir? Because two can playthat game….
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Kate Hoffmann
391 books106 followersKate began reading romance in 1979 when she picked up a copy of Kathleen Woodiwiss's Ashes in the Wind. She read the book from cover to cover in one very long night and was immediately hooked on the genre.
The next morning, she was standing at the door to her local Waldenbooks and when they opened, she hurried inside and asked for everything else written by Woodiwiss. At the same time, she found wonderful books by Rosemary Rogers, Laurie McBain, and Jennifer Blake.
Nearly 10 years later, while working as an advertising copywriter, Kate decided to try writing a romance of her own. After a history of interesting jobs in teaching, retailing, advertising, and nonprofit work, she was determined to add romance author to that list.
After numerous failed attempts over three years, Kate decided to forget writing historical romance and turned to category romance. Six months later, her first story, A Vagabond Heart, was finished. A year later, Harlequin bought the book after Kate won the national 1992 Harlequin Temptation contest. The book was published in 1993 as Indecent Exposure.
Her dream of adding romance writer to her resume came true and in December of 1993 she turned off her alarm clock, shredded her pantyhose, and became a full-time writer.
Since then, Kate has written numerous books for Temptation, Weddings by DeWilde, Harlequin anthologies, Love and Laughter, and Duets. Her new Duet, Three Babies and a Bargain (July 2000) will be her 24th project for Harlequin and All Through the Night (August 2000), a Temptation Blaze, will mark her 25th.
Kate lives in southeastern Wisconsin in a cozy little house in a picturesque village. Two cats also live with her—Tansing, a grumpy Himalayan, and Tibriz, a tortie Persian mix that she rescued from an animal shelter. She enjoys gardening, golf, reading, and romantic movies.
The next morning, she was standing at the door to her local Waldenbooks and when they opened, she hurried inside and asked for everything else written by Woodiwiss. At the same time, she found wonderful books by Rosemary Rogers, Laurie McBain, and Jennifer Blake.
Nearly 10 years later, while working as an advertising copywriter, Kate decided to try writing a romance of her own. After a history of interesting jobs in teaching, retailing, advertising, and nonprofit work, she was determined to add romance author to that list.
After numerous failed attempts over three years, Kate decided to forget writing historical romance and turned to category romance. Six months later, her first story, A Vagabond Heart, was finished. A year later, Harlequin bought the book after Kate won the national 1992 Harlequin Temptation contest. The book was published in 1993 as Indecent Exposure.
Her dream of adding romance writer to her resume came true and in December of 1993 she turned off her alarm clock, shredded her pantyhose, and became a full-time writer.
Since then, Kate has written numerous books for Temptation, Weddings by DeWilde, Harlequin anthologies, Love and Laughter, and Duets. Her new Duet, Three Babies and a Bargain (July 2000) will be her 24th project for Harlequin and All Through the Night (August 2000), a Temptation Blaze, will mark her 25th.
Kate lives in southeastern Wisconsin in a cozy little house in a picturesque village. Two cats also live with her—Tansing, a grumpy Himalayan, and Tibriz, a tortie Persian mix that she rescued from an animal shelter. She enjoys gardening, golf, reading, and romantic movies.
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June 17, 2011
Yeah... this is one of those trashy romances that I would never admit to anyone that I read it and enjoyed it... but what can I say? I did. Was it something to write home about? no. But then again, it was a welcomed escape from the mundane, boring, everyday trivolties.
July 31, 2020
Uma história que parecia trazer um toque de charme e encanto, mas que tornou-se enfadonha ao longo da leitura. As muitas cenas de sexo são rápidas e não são descritas de forma tão detalhada, o que me agradou. A autora deveria ter explorado mais o lugar e a lenda local, ambos chamaram a minha atenção para realizar esta leitura. Um livro com objetivo de apresentar um romance apimentado em um belo e misterioso cenário, mas que não funcionou muito para mim.
August 17, 2022
Just like your typical pocket books, this book is freakishly steaming hot with a side of impulsivity.
All in all, I enjoyed this book a lot and wouldn't recommend reading it in public if you have an uncontrollable facial expression just like I do.
(Honestly just hauled this at the local Booksale judged by my impecable taste for scandalous covers ;))
7/10 would recommend.
All in all, I enjoyed this book a lot and wouldn't recommend reading it in public if you have an uncontrollable facial expression just like I do.
(Honestly just hauled this at the local Booksale judged by my impecable taste for scandalous covers ;))
7/10 would recommend.
November 4, 2020
HBZ #340
June 10, 2012
Setting – Island of Trall, Ireland – town, stone circle, inn; visits to Dublin
Theme – love, life
Characters –
Claire O’Connor- advertising career, Chicagoan, grandmother from Ireland, a planner – has a diary from her youth her plans and future. For 3 years she has lived with co-worker – who fits all of the qualities she listed in her diary.
Sorcha Mulroony – Druid priestess – lives on the island, and casts spells, sells trinkets, leads the dancing at the stone circle at Druid celebrations… one time lover of Will, not they are friends.
Will Donovan – made millions with creation of new face recognition software, sold business, occasionally consults… moved to Trall, to family inn, and took over running it (only 8 rooms). He is happy.
Eric – Claire’s live-in – she thinks he is going to propose, but instead leaves her a post-it note breaking up with her.
Summary –
Claire loses her boyfriend (by postit), her job (hostile takeover of company), and apartment (converting to condos and she can’t afford to buy) all in one day…. She decides to go to Trall – where her grandmother tells of a spelled water that when drunk leads a couple to fall in love – she decides to get some of the water and give it to Eric so that they are back on track. Impulsively, she goes to Ireland, She shows up at the inn, after being soaked, without reservations…
And she and Will (innkeeper), fall into passion – they do string out the consummation – with her explanations of 1st base to home run… they start at 1st base, with hot kisses… etc. Very tittilating…
They each give the other the water, not wanting the other know they had done it… Will encourages her to live in the moment, and after a week of passion (including sex at the stone circle during a ceremony), Eric shows up offering apologies and a job in New York… Will takes her to Dublin for a few days, trying to distract her… and Sorcha distracts Eric… and when they return, Sorcha and Eric have been at it…
And Claire decides she must take Eric home… and they go to the airport, and Sorcha shows up, and Claire (who has been torn) takes Sorcha’s word for Will’s feelings and they trade places, Sorcha going to NY, Claire going to her home on Trall… but Will took off, too depressed to stay on the island… and after a week, and after a call from Sorcha returns… and they spend 2 weeks getting to know one another without sex… and then they have sex… And she takes up painting, and they travel… and 16 months later he buys a house/studio in Chicago… and they re married.
Theme – love, life
Characters –
Claire O’Connor- advertising career, Chicagoan, grandmother from Ireland, a planner – has a diary from her youth her plans and future. For 3 years she has lived with co-worker – who fits all of the qualities she listed in her diary.
Sorcha Mulroony – Druid priestess – lives on the island, and casts spells, sells trinkets, leads the dancing at the stone circle at Druid celebrations… one time lover of Will, not they are friends.
Will Donovan – made millions with creation of new face recognition software, sold business, occasionally consults… moved to Trall, to family inn, and took over running it (only 8 rooms). He is happy.
Eric – Claire’s live-in – she thinks he is going to propose, but instead leaves her a post-it note breaking up with her.
Summary –
Claire loses her boyfriend (by postit), her job (hostile takeover of company), and apartment (converting to condos and she can’t afford to buy) all in one day…. She decides to go to Trall – where her grandmother tells of a spelled water that when drunk leads a couple to fall in love – she decides to get some of the water and give it to Eric so that they are back on track. Impulsively, she goes to Ireland, She shows up at the inn, after being soaked, without reservations…
And she and Will (innkeeper), fall into passion – they do string out the consummation – with her explanations of 1st base to home run… they start at 1st base, with hot kisses… etc. Very tittilating…
They each give the other the water, not wanting the other know they had done it… Will encourages her to live in the moment, and after a week of passion (including sex at the stone circle during a ceremony), Eric shows up offering apologies and a job in New York… Will takes her to Dublin for a few days, trying to distract her… and Sorcha distracts Eric… and when they return, Sorcha and Eric have been at it…
And Claire decides she must take Eric home… and they go to the airport, and Sorcha shows up, and Claire (who has been torn) takes Sorcha’s word for Will’s feelings and they trade places, Sorcha going to NY, Claire going to her home on Trall… but Will took off, too depressed to stay on the island… and after a week, and after a call from Sorcha returns… and they spend 2 weeks getting to know one another without sex… and then they have sex… And she takes up painting, and they travel… and 16 months later he buys a house/studio in Chicago… and they re married.
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