Rory

O'Neil Saga #1

by Ruth Ryan Langan

A MAN MOST WANTED

Rory O'Neil was hunted by every soldier who wore an English uniform, but that would not stop his quest for revenge.

A MAN MOST DESPISED

He was hated by those who knew him as the Blackhearted O'Neil. But to those who believed in his cause, he was the only warrior brave enough to save them.

A MAN MOST LOVED

AnnaClaire Thompson knew the first time she witnessed his passion that Rory was the man who would lay claim to her heart. But would the driven Rory ever return her love?

Genres: Historical, Historical Romance, Romance, Harlequin, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Medieval

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Ruth Ryan Langan (aka Ruth Langan) is an award-winning author of romance novels. She is a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award winner and has twice been nominated for Romantic Times Reviwers' Choice Awards, for Jade and Return of the Prodigal Son. She has spent much of her career writing historical romance novels for the Harlequin Historicals line of category romances. Many of her book are set in medieval times, while others are western romances. She has also written some contemporary romances, and often includes elements of suspense in her novels.

Langan began her writing career in secret. Her family discovered her writings when her children came home unexpectedly from school one day and found her writing. When Langan's husband was told of her hobby, he bought her an electric typewriter "because 'writers need tools'". Her first book was published by Silhouette Books in 1981 after an editor picked it out of their slush pile. After the first sale was completed, Langan got an agent.

Langan is a charter member of the Romance Writers of America. She has five children and lives with her husband in Michigan.

Has also written under the name of Ruth Langan and R.C. Ryan

Reviews

[Elena Micheli · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 i do love langan's books

[Et Toi Tu Lis Quoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

J'ai lu Le sceptre du destin de Ruth Langan et je me suis régalée ! Il y avait tout ce que j'aimais : un héros qui ne s'embarrasse pas de manières et ne fait pas dans la dentelle et une héroïne qui aurait pu paraître petite fleur et qui révèle finalement un solide caractère. J'ai adoré sa façon d'apostropher le héros en l'appelant par son prénom et nom : "Enfin Rory O'Neil !" Le langage parait désuet à des moments mais approprié selon moi, c'était totalement ce que je voulais lire. Le résumé ne reflète pas bien l'ambiance du livre. Quand ils disent que l'honneur de Rory a été bafoué c'est vraiment minimiser la situation ! Je ne dis rien pour vous laisser vous mettre en colère et tomber amoureuse de Rory ! C'est un livre avec un bon rythme et je me souviendrai longtemps du couple Rory/Anna Claire !

[Jessica Tierney · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't finish it. When the male protagonist neither understands nor cares about consent, how is he any better than the villain?

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very strong start, but it went downhill from there. The romance felt very forced and rushed, especially after everything we were told about Rory's late fiancée. Multiple antagonists were introduced, but none of them was interesting enough to leave much of an impression. Considering Roroy's Tragique Backstory™, you'd expect he might have some consideration for consent. The ending didn't make much sense either.

The style was easy to read, but the pacing leaves much to be desired.

[Katie's Book Haven · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an entertaining read!
I really did need a pick me up and this novel proudly produced it. It was a shock to me to read such a gory scene at the beginning, but it definitely caught my attention and dragged me in.
The romance was a little OTT, but still unquestionably enjoyable.

[Tenderly Oyeoka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I've ever read

[Teriel Donovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ho letto la storia di Rory così tante volte in passato ad aver perso il conto. A distanza di anni, ho voluto rileggerlo e mi è piaciuto esattamente come la prima volta che lo lessi. Non c'è una sola sfumatura che cambierei! Passione, amore, azione, avventura... Non manca nulla.

[LJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rory - G
Langan, Ruth - 2nd in the O'Neil Saga

Rory O'Neil was hunted by every soldier who wore an English uniform, but that would not stop his quest for revenge.

He was hated by those who knew him as the Blackhearted O'Neil. But to those who believed in his cause, he was the only warrior brave enough to save them.

Anna Claire Thompson knew the first time she witnessed his passion that Rory was the man who would lay claim to her heart. But would the driven Rory ever return her love?

This was good, but by no means my favorite.

[Stacie]

This is a historical romance. A man whose betrothed is killed on their wedding day swears revenge on his love's killer. But 9 years later when he mets someone else that he can fall in love with, he is still trying to get revenge against his enemy and it almost cost him his new love.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read and excitement and intrigus as well as a sweet love story too.

[Traci]

This is one of my favorite series, I have read it numerous times and will read it again. The books are thinner and takes no time at all to read all three.

[Bev Walkling · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was very romantic

[Iris Midnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

l love this book it's a good read 📖