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Mystic Cove #6
Wild Irish Witch
As a gifted healer, Fiona O’Brien has led a magickal life, though most certainly not an easy one.
Born and raised in the small town of Grace’s Cove, Fiona faces undue criticism and scrutiny from the town’s elite and religious sectors. When Fiona is credited with healing the daughter of one of the town's leading families, the local priest demands she be arrested and put on trial. The charge? Witchcraft.
Only the love of a warm-hearted man with a booming laugh – and the kindness of strangers – will help her win a battle against closed minds and moral hierarchy. Through it all, Fiona holds on to her faith that light must prevail against the dark.
And when Fiona is given a choice – one which will forever change the fabric of her life – she learns that she must know heartbreak to truly understand her gift.
This book can be read as a stand-alone novel.
The Mystic Cove Series
Wild Irish Roots
Wild Irish Heart
Wild Irish Eyes
Wild Irish Soul
Wild Irish Rebel
Wild Irish Roots: Margaret & Sean
Wild Irish Witch
Born and raised in the small town of Grace’s Cove, Fiona faces undue criticism and scrutiny from the town’s elite and religious sectors. When Fiona is credited with healing the daughter of one of the town's leading families, the local priest demands she be arrested and put on trial. The charge? Witchcraft.
Only the love of a warm-hearted man with a booming laugh – and the kindness of strangers – will help her win a battle against closed minds and moral hierarchy. Through it all, Fiona holds on to her faith that light must prevail against the dark.
And when Fiona is given a choice – one which will forever change the fabric of her life – she learns that she must know heartbreak to truly understand her gift.
This book can be read as a stand-alone novel.
The Mystic Cove Series
Wild Irish Roots
Wild Irish Heart
Wild Irish Eyes
Wild Irish Soul
Wild Irish Rebel
Wild Irish Roots: Margaret & Sean
Wild Irish Witch
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2016
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About the author
Tricia O'Malley
80 books2,517 followersAs an award winning NY Times, USA Today, and WSJ bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley’s infectious joy in writing romance with an added dash of the magical has touched hearts around the world. With over three million books read, O’Malley’s stories have been translated into several languages and enjoy a devoted following. Tricia O’Malley is a native of Wisconsin, and departed the wintry tundra for warmer locales five years ago. She now lives in the Caribbean with her handsome Scotsman.
An avid scuba diver, Tricia spends much of her time underwater dreaming up new stories while photographing the beautiful sea life. Tricia loves fun vacation reads, believes in mermaids, and has a serious travel addiction. She discovers her inspiration on the go – and you’ll find her books set in beautiful settings with characters who deserve a happily-ever-after.
To see some of her underwater or island life photos visit her on Facebook, Instagram, or join her mailing list at www.triciaomalley.com
An avid scuba diver, Tricia spends much of her time underwater dreaming up new stories while photographing the beautiful sea life. Tricia loves fun vacation reads, believes in mermaids, and has a serious travel addiction. She discovers her inspiration on the go – and you’ll find her books set in beautiful settings with characters who deserve a happily-ever-after.
To see some of her underwater or island life photos visit her on Facebook, Instagram, or join her mailing list at www.triciaomalley.com
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June 13, 2020
Fiona's story is quite intriguing and I wholeheartedly suggest that you read/listen to the series in order as it will build the backstory of each character in much more defined way and make this book all that more impactful. Be prepared for tears as well as joy, but this one is much more emotionally impactful than the previous books in the series. It also seems to set up a pivotal turning point in the series giving all the characters in the series a goal to work towards together as a team. I am very intrigued to see where things go in the future with this series.
February 19, 2016
This is Fiona and John’s love story. As I sit here trying to think of what to write my eyes are welling up with tears again. What a beautiful love story. In this story Fiona sits down with her daugther Margaret and grandaughter Keelin and shares with them the story of how it all began for them. There was such a rollercoaster of emotion in this story, such a timelessl love, greed, persecution, faith, healing. This is the book that ties it all together, we finally come to understand Margaret and why she felt she needed to make the choices she did. We feel Fiona’s great joy and great sorrow, so many profound life lessons in one story. Is it a blessing or a curse to know what lies head?
There is a surprising twist at the end. Can’t wait for the new series to begin so we can spend more time with these beautiful, powerful women.
There is a surprising twist at the end. Can’t wait for the new series to begin so we can spend more time with these beautiful, powerful women.
August 7, 2025
Made me cry.
5 stars.
5 stars.
February 18, 2023
DNF at 70%.
Started heading into tragic territory and I can’t handle all that.
In fact, this is as far as I’ll be going with this series. It’s getting progressively heavier and that’s not my vibe. Good for me while it lasted.
Started heading into tragic territory and I can’t handle all that.
In fact, this is as far as I’ll be going with this series. It’s getting progressively heavier and that’s not my vibe. Good for me while it lasted.
November 26, 2017
Circle of Love
This book tells the tale of Fiona, mother of Margaret, grandmother of Keelin, and mentor to the other gifted women of Grace’s Cove, the mystical village on the coast of Ireland. Here, Fiona tells the story of her life — her battle against the charges of witchcraft, her life as a healer and how she found her true love, her husband John, only to tragically lose him by having to make a heartbreaking choice. It is a tale on a winter’s eve, with a magical twist at the Winter Solstice that closes the circle.
It is a beautiful story of a life well-lived by a woman well-loved. I never wanted it to end.
This book tells the tale of Fiona, mother of Margaret, grandmother of Keelin, and mentor to the other gifted women of Grace’s Cove, the mystical village on the coast of Ireland. Here, Fiona tells the story of her life — her battle against the charges of witchcraft, her life as a healer and how she found her true love, her husband John, only to tragically lose him by having to make a heartbreaking choice. It is a tale on a winter’s eve, with a magical twist at the Winter Solstice that closes the circle.
It is a beautiful story of a life well-lived by a woman well-loved. I never wanted it to end.
August 8, 2017
Excuse me while I go cry in a corner.
Tricia has done it again. This is the perfect way to wrap up this story - and leave the door open for more. The love between John and Fiona is just amazing. It's perfection. It's true. And how Grace O'Malley has been a part of this lineage of amazingly strong women gives me chills.
Seriously, I'm literally bawling right now.
Tricia has done it again. This is the perfect way to wrap up this story - and leave the door open for more. The love between John and Fiona is just amazing. It's perfection. It's true. And how Grace O'Malley has been a part of this lineage of amazingly strong women gives me chills.
Seriously, I'm literally bawling right now.
June 26, 2024
You have to finish this if you start it!
If you have read the series in order, you know Fiona is alone. This is the story of why, and it is the ultimate love story. If you are in love, it preys on your biggest fear - that something can happen to take away your partner and life needs to go on. I won't say that I didn't cry through parts of this book. I totally did. But the Magick of Grace's Cove and Fiona's determination to love John into the future will leave you smiling at the end of it. You have to feel the pain in the middle to embrace the joy at the end. And it's worth it. If you started at the beginning of the series, those women were younger and their lives simpler, and the love story flows smoothly when that's the case. Overcome personal walls with guidance from wise women and the cove and HEA is yours. Margaret and Fiona are older, and then baggage of lives lived is more real, the walls bigger. I don't think you can write a mature romance well and not acknowledge that fact. So young readers beware that Tricia does this well. There IS more struggle, more pain, and the HEA at the end is sweeter because of it. I think Tricia let us see her style first before dealing with the heavier stories of older women so that we could trust in the HEA coming. But those stories are leaving the biggest hum in my heart exactly because the HEA happens through or even despite that baggage. Trust Tricia to get you there. She will.
I accidentally started reading Tricia's books in the wrong series. I started with the faceoff with Damnu and know how that ends. So I know things that keep me calmly reading along through this one. I won't spoil anything for those of you who are doing it right, but some of the characters persevere through multiple series. I'll be reading into the 4 Treasures next. What has me in a bit of a panic is who I don't see in that series I started with. I'm hoping that nothing happens to them, that they just don't play a part. I get hooked by authors that can weave many story lines from one setting, and Tricia has me hooked in Grace's Cove for the summer. I'm waiting on more magick for her Scottish kin too. She's 3/3 on series for me.
If you have read the series in order, you know Fiona is alone. This is the story of why, and it is the ultimate love story. If you are in love, it preys on your biggest fear - that something can happen to take away your partner and life needs to go on. I won't say that I didn't cry through parts of this book. I totally did. But the Magick of Grace's Cove and Fiona's determination to love John into the future will leave you smiling at the end of it. You have to feel the pain in the middle to embrace the joy at the end. And it's worth it. If you started at the beginning of the series, those women were younger and their lives simpler, and the love story flows smoothly when that's the case. Overcome personal walls with guidance from wise women and the cove and HEA is yours. Margaret and Fiona are older, and then baggage of lives lived is more real, the walls bigger. I don't think you can write a mature romance well and not acknowledge that fact. So young readers beware that Tricia does this well. There IS more struggle, more pain, and the HEA at the end is sweeter because of it. I think Tricia let us see her style first before dealing with the heavier stories of older women so that we could trust in the HEA coming. But those stories are leaving the biggest hum in my heart exactly because the HEA happens through or even despite that baggage. Trust Tricia to get you there. She will.
I accidentally started reading Tricia's books in the wrong series. I started with the faceoff with Damnu and know how that ends. So I know things that keep me calmly reading along through this one. I won't spoil anything for those of you who are doing it right, but some of the characters persevere through multiple series. I'll be reading into the 4 Treasures next. What has me in a bit of a panic is who I don't see in that series I started with. I'm hoping that nothing happens to them, that they just don't play a part. I get hooked by authors that can weave many story lines from one setting, and Tricia has me hooked in Grace's Cove for the summer. I'm waiting on more magick for her Scottish kin too. She's 3/3 on series for me.
April 12, 2019
Oh my. I've been dreading these last couple of books since that means the series is nearly done. However, I decided it was time to dive into this.
This story follows the mama bear of the gang of magical ladies. We get to see her "modernly" and her in her youth. She tells her daughter and granddaughter about John her one true love and how she lost him.
I will admit I dear cry during the scene we knew that was coming. It was all so sad and tragic. I would have a hard time making the choice she did but Grace was right...she had to do it. So sad! So tragic! Ughhhh my poor heart! THE FEELS!
I adore Fiona and I fell for John. How can you not? Especially with his little sheep pal? Super cute.
That "priest" was a monster!! GRR!!
I loved the format of the story. I felt like I was sitting in the room with the girls listening to this tale. I think it helped that I listened to the audio so I was literally listening in on the story.
Now...I did have an issue with the end. I liked it but didn't. I am still trying to sort out my feelings about what happened. I can't say without spoilers, but I am unsure how I feel. Emotionally I liked it, but reasonable and logical Carole is still grumpy about it.
For sure I am happy the author left this with a chance at more storylines we can see. There is one more book that follows Grace...so I am curious to see what happens.
Should I even say anything about the narrator? She is amazing as per normal. I adore her!!!
Overall, I do think this is one of my favorites of the series. I adored John and Fiona. It made me feel strong feelings. I am torn with the ending. Maybe reading the next book will cement my feelings. We shall see. I'll stamp this with 5 stars. It was just so good even with my fenced feelings with the ending big reveal.
May 13, 2022
In Book One: Wild Irish Heart, the reader is introduced to Keelin O’Brien, who travels from Boston to a small village on the coast of Southern Ireland called Grace’s Cove. Keelin meets her grandmother Fiona and learns that she, too, is part of the family’s inherited magical tradition. The cove is filled with secrets, and Keelin is determined to understand the magick found in the enchanted waters of the cove. This book sets up most of the characters for the subsequent novels.
With each new book, we’re introduced to characters found in the previous book who also possess some interesting power given by the magick of the cove. As the story progresses, we learn more of Grace, the pirate queen who bewitched the cove long ago. It is through her lineage; the women are all connected.
By book six, Grace’s spirit is reborn into Keelin’s daughter, also named Grace. Like the women before her, Grace possesses magical powers. She also has to deal with a few past life issues that are interfering with her current life. By the time you read the seventh book, the interwoven lives of the seven women have found their way into your heart. Keelin, Cait, Aislinn, Morgan, Margaret, Fiona, and Grace all have a story to tell.
The significance of the number seven figures prominently. In many cultures, the number seven is beneficial and protective, and in these novels, everything revolves around the protective qualities of the cove.
The characters, the writing, and the location made me fall in love with them all. I also discovered that I enjoy character driven stories. These seven women come full circle in their life experiences. There’s more here than just romantic fluff!
With each new book, we’re introduced to characters found in the previous book who also possess some interesting power given by the magick of the cove. As the story progresses, we learn more of Grace, the pirate queen who bewitched the cove long ago. It is through her lineage; the women are all connected.
By book six, Grace’s spirit is reborn into Keelin’s daughter, also named Grace. Like the women before her, Grace possesses magical powers. She also has to deal with a few past life issues that are interfering with her current life. By the time you read the seventh book, the interwoven lives of the seven women have found their way into your heart. Keelin, Cait, Aislinn, Morgan, Margaret, Fiona, and Grace all have a story to tell.
The significance of the number seven figures prominently. In many cultures, the number seven is beneficial and protective, and in these novels, everything revolves around the protective qualities of the cove.
The characters, the writing, and the location made me fall in love with them all. I also discovered that I enjoy character driven stories. These seven women come full circle in their life experiences. There’s more here than just romantic fluff!
January 17, 2018
Wild Irish Witch is book six in the Mystic Cove series by Tricia O’Malley. This delightful series takes place in Ireland where magic is possible. It is a great series about the descendants of Grace O’Malley, pirate and mystic being. It brings the tales of Ireland to life.
Fiona was considered a witch by some in her community and a healer by others. She made her living by making and selling lotions and creams which seemed to help others. However, she was mainly a healer. She lived out on the headlands near Grace’s Cove. Grace’s Cove was a beautiful spot but no one ever went there because of the tides which were brutal there. Only Flynn could come in with his boat and fish there for lobster. Why, no one knew. After her dear husband’s death, Fiona stayed in her cottage and raised their daughter. However, since Margaret’s powers were in empathy, she felt the intense grief that Fiona felt and unable to handle it, she thrust it deep inside and ignored it. She felt the need to leave their village and live her life without magic. She was going to go to Boston with Sean O’Brien, however, once he found out about her powers, he left so she left for Boston without him but pregnant with his child. Fiona is left alone on the top of the cliffs; but was well cared for by her friends and neighbors.
However, she was always alone and lonely. She missed the love of her life and John visited her during her dreams. Through all she did, his love shone brightly. Would she ever know that love again?
Fiona was considered a witch by some in her community and a healer by others. She made her living by making and selling lotions and creams which seemed to help others. However, she was mainly a healer. She lived out on the headlands near Grace’s Cove. Grace’s Cove was a beautiful spot but no one ever went there because of the tides which were brutal there. Only Flynn could come in with his boat and fish there for lobster. Why, no one knew. After her dear husband’s death, Fiona stayed in her cottage and raised their daughter. However, since Margaret’s powers were in empathy, she felt the intense grief that Fiona felt and unable to handle it, she thrust it deep inside and ignored it. She felt the need to leave their village and live her life without magic. She was going to go to Boston with Sean O’Brien, however, once he found out about her powers, he left so she left for Boston without him but pregnant with his child. Fiona is left alone on the top of the cliffs; but was well cared for by her friends and neighbors.
However, she was always alone and lonely. She missed the love of her life and John visited her during her dreams. Through all she did, his love shone brightly. Would she ever know that love again?
March 10, 2020
After reading all 5 previous books in this series I couldn't wait to get to this one. Fiona has been a major character throughout the whole series helping each of her girls find happiness in their lives and with their own powers.
We finally get to hear all of Fiona's story in this book and ladies get the kleenex boxes ready. Not once, but three times for me. Some parts were just so sad when you find out about Fiona's life. There is great hope though too with the way she has lived her life after her tragedy. She is finally able to really reconnect with her daughter, Margaret.
I don't want to spoil the ending of this story because you really have to read it yourselves. The book just wouldn't be the same knowing how this ends, but know that Fiona does get a happy ending in her own way....
I'm glad Ms. O'Malley wrote Fiona's story, but I wish it didn't have to end! She started a new series where these characters have brief roles, but after the teasers of little Grace I want to see all the mischief she brings growing up!
I really am sorry this is the last book as I got so attached to all of these characters!
We finally get to hear all of Fiona's story in this book and ladies get the kleenex boxes ready. Not once, but three times for me. Some parts were just so sad when you find out about Fiona's life. There is great hope though too with the way she has lived her life after her tragedy. She is finally able to really reconnect with her daughter, Margaret.
I don't want to spoil the ending of this story because you really have to read it yourselves. The book just wouldn't be the same knowing how this ends, but know that Fiona does get a happy ending in her own way....
I'm glad Ms. O'Malley wrote Fiona's story, but I wish it didn't have to end! She started a new series where these characters have brief roles, but after the teasers of little Grace I want to see all the mischief she brings growing up!
I really am sorry this is the last book as I got so attached to all of these characters!
May 15, 2022
Fiona and john
This book is kind of the end of this series, there is a chapter of book 7 at the end, it's about baby Grace 20 years later (so next generation,will Fiona be gone,how old is she anyway it was never said her daughter Margaret is 47/48 so that would make her about 70 in book 6)
This storyline was heart breaking I cried may times, it was good how it was told ( still the author not in the characters mind) but how the girls are sat around the fire and Fiona tells her story (reminded me of titanic with the old lady on the boat telling hers) it's heart breaking but I found the body jump weird and creepy.
I'm guessing the letter at the end means a spin off series, where a few of this series characters will appear.being the next book is 20 years in future might be best to look for it. (Fae storyline possibly)
This storyline is one of the best book one with keelin was my favourite but this was also we saw fionas whole life and we meet John and her life with him.
This book is kind of the end of this series, there is a chapter of book 7 at the end, it's about baby Grace 20 years later (so next generation,will Fiona be gone,how old is she anyway it was never said her daughter Margaret is 47/48 so that would make her about 70 in book 6)
This storyline was heart breaking I cried may times, it was good how it was told ( still the author not in the characters mind) but how the girls are sat around the fire and Fiona tells her story (reminded me of titanic with the old lady on the boat telling hers) it's heart breaking but I found the body jump weird and creepy.
I'm guessing the letter at the end means a spin off series, where a few of this series characters will appear.being the next book is 20 years in future might be best to look for it. (Fae storyline possibly)
This storyline is one of the best book one with keelin was my favourite but this was also we saw fionas whole life and we meet John and her life with him.
July 22, 2024
This book had SO MUCH adventure within this pages.
We FINALLY get to see Fiona's story. I really liked how this book was written with Margaret and Keelin wanting to know more about her love and life before Margaret was born. I liked that it was just the girls sitting around the fire and listening to this story time.
I never could have imagined what transpired during Fiona's life. The witch trail was INSANE !!! I still can't believe that happened, but I'm glad that John and most of the town stood up for her.
The twist at the end had me in tears. I have always believed in true love and these stories really show that.
It seems like the stories might be taking a decidedly more adventurous twists into this 'other branch' of the family. I am intrigued to see how that plays out over the course of the rest of this series.
Also...the LAMB !!! I am dying. The cutest character next to Ronan. I want more of Lir.
We FINALLY get to see Fiona's story. I really liked how this book was written with Margaret and Keelin wanting to know more about her love and life before Margaret was born. I liked that it was just the girls sitting around the fire and listening to this story time.
I never could have imagined what transpired during Fiona's life. The witch trail was INSANE !!! I still can't believe that happened, but I'm glad that John and most of the town stood up for her.
The twist at the end had me in tears. I have always believed in true love and these stories really show that.
It seems like the stories might be taking a decidedly more adventurous twists into this 'other branch' of the family. I am intrigued to see how that plays out over the course of the rest of this series.
Also...the LAMB !!! I am dying. The cutest character next to Ronan. I want more of Lir.
December 12, 2020
Sometimes you want a little whimsy and a little magic in a book. Tricia OMalleys’s story of the Irish healer, Fiona, gives you that in a tale that is a welcome reprieve from reality. Until the end of the book, there is a believability about Fiona’s and her family. While there is definitely magic and healing going on, it feels real- the characters struggle with their gifts, and the limits of them. But the end of the book takes a jarring turn into a world more like Harry Potter’s. I was prepared to give 5 stars up until the end, which for me ruined the flavor of the book. Since I loved the story until then, I gave it 4 stars. I had been anxious to find out if there would be more books with Fiona and family, until that crazy ending, but the ending was like a different story and not one I wanted to read more about.
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July 15, 2023
I really enjoyed the first 5 books in this series. They were very romantic with just enough magic to make them more interesting. Wild irish Witch is my least favorite so far though. Part of the reason is that you go in knowing that there will be a lot of sadness and angst in this book since Fiona has been without her partner for decades. The book is romantic but bittersweet until the end. What I did not care for is that the charges of witchcraft with a possible death sentence seemed totally unlikely even 50 years ago, and the end of the book introduces a lot of myths and plots that will likely change the focus of future books. These books do not really stand alone so I suggest reading themin order and there is a lot to love about them.
May 8, 2025
Here we have the background story of Fiona. I read the books a bit out of order in that I read one of the other series that is introduced in this one. HOWEVER, it still worked. I did not feel lost, but some of the background is in this one, so if you want that first, do the Isle of Destiny series after this book, and before book 7. Again, not needed. Overall, this was a great romance book with all the elements. I liked the way it was done in that you bounce from modern day to the past by Fiona telling her tale. Since her love story had been touched upon in this series in the other books, the ending is expected, but you learn way more about what happened exactly. Yes, tears were shed. I recommend this book, and though the books could be read out of order, I recommend you do this one especially in order.
August 30, 2025
Heartbreaking
Fiona is an important part of the first 5 Mystic Cove books, but as a mentor & support to 'her girls' & we only get snippets of her story through the wisdom & tales she passes on to the next generations.
This is Fiona's story, from her first tentative steps as a healer, through the years until we join her at Christmas, surrounded by her family, including her great grand daughter.
We know, from earlier stories that her husband, John, had died & that she had been unable to save him. Their love is central to this story, and his death is so tragic.
I sobbed, so hard, for Fiona, John & Margaret, from then until the end of the book. I have no doubt I'll be rereading this, more than once.
Fiona is an important part of the first 5 Mystic Cove books, but as a mentor & support to 'her girls' & we only get snippets of her story through the wisdom & tales she passes on to the next generations.
This is Fiona's story, from her first tentative steps as a healer, through the years until we join her at Christmas, surrounded by her family, including her great grand daughter.
We know, from earlier stories that her husband, John, had died & that she had been unable to save him. Their love is central to this story, and his death is so tragic.
I sobbed, so hard, for Fiona, John & Margaret, from then until the end of the book. I have no doubt I'll be rereading this, more than once.
June 1, 2023
I haven't read a tear jerker in a long time. There were sad tears and happy tears. The love story of Fiona and John was so sweet. The loss was heartbreaking. It made me sad that her daughter was too young to remember the loss of her father and rebelled against her mother, running away at such a young age, leaving her mother with no one. The story was so well written, too. Fiona was telling her story to her family, and then you were just thrust into the story as if Fiona was living it. The only thing that pulled you out was when someone would ask a question, and you were bolted back to reality for a minute. I thought the book was wonderful.
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August 2, 2025
Wild Irish Witch, the sixth installment in Tricia O’Malley’s Mystic Cove series, tells the enchanting story of Fiona and her true love, John. This book leans more heavily into the paranormal and magical elements, even touching on the history of witch hunts in Ireland—which, fascinatingly, lasted longer there than in the U.S.
One of my favorite parts was the mention of myths we heard about at the Leprechaun Museum in Dublin—especially the fairies! Those little nods to Irish folklore made it even more fun to read.
This series continues to be light-hearted and romantic, without spice, making it a refreshing contrast to the other genres I usually dive into. It’s a charming, magical escape!
One of my favorite parts was the mention of myths we heard about at the Leprechaun Museum in Dublin—especially the fairies! Those little nods to Irish folklore made it even more fun to read.
This series continues to be light-hearted and romantic, without spice, making it a refreshing contrast to the other genres I usually dive into. It’s a charming, magical escape!
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May 8, 2020Book 6 of the Mystic Cove Series, goes into Fiona's past, showing her life and love, marriage, and the development of her magick. Known as a great healer, she ends up going through a trial for witchcraft, due to an archaic law that slipped through the cracks of modern times. This book outlines her struggles and triumphs as she marries the love of her life and starts a family. The twists and adventures highlight life in a small village in Ireland. The characters are vivid, the Irish history and color are rich, it is a story to remember. I can't wait to read Book 7.
January 11, 2025
This story redeemed a few of the previous ones, being more intriguing. The priest episode being the best part, along with the start of the romance Fiona/John. Not usually a fan of back stories, this one, Fiona’s story, was ok…up to a certain point. Fantastical stories are also not my usual read, this series so far being an exception as it was only mildly fantastic at the start. The ending of this one is moving into more weirdness than I can handle. I may read the next one, but this is probably as far as I can go in this series.
April 5, 2025
Wow!! This book packs a punch
At last, Fiona McBride shares her story, and it's a doozy! Are you strong enough to choose love knowing your time together is short and you can't save him even though you're a healer? Ironically, this book far more than the previous one helps you understand (and like her) Margaret, but I digress. John and Fiona's love story truly is that of soul mates bound together across time and space. The ending is a bit out there even given the magick that binds these women together, but John and Fiona's bond made me willing to overlook it.
At last, Fiona McBride shares her story, and it's a doozy! Are you strong enough to choose love knowing your time together is short and you can't save him even though you're a healer? Ironically, this book far more than the previous one helps you understand (and like her) Margaret, but I digress. John and Fiona's love story truly is that of soul mates bound together across time and space. The ending is a bit out there even given the magick that binds these women together, but John and Fiona's bond made me willing to overlook it.
August 11, 2021
I have read the whole series and somehow skipd This one unintentionally… but I’m kinda glad a Did because this was my least favorite of the series! Please let me clarify because I don’t want anyone NOT to read her books or in particular this series! I loved all the other ones and couldn’t wait to start the next book ! This one was a little slow in getting momentum of the story and the ending in particular was a little too bizarre for me!
March 7, 2023
Fiona and John
After 5 wonderful stories, we finally get to learn about Fiona and her John. The journey back in time shows what Fiona had to overcome and survive, just to get to John.
The journey is an emotional roller coaster that will create tears, laughter and happiness. Pieces of the Fiona puzzle finally fall into place as various people of importance are revealed in her story.
It is a story written with great care to the matriarch. This is a good read.
After 5 wonderful stories, we finally get to learn about Fiona and her John. The journey back in time shows what Fiona had to overcome and survive, just to get to John.
The journey is an emotional roller coaster that will create tears, laughter and happiness. Pieces of the Fiona puzzle finally fall into place as various people of importance are revealed in her story.
It is a story written with great care to the matriarch. This is a good read.
October 30, 2023
I wish I may, I wish I might
All my wishes are granted tonight.
To experience the bliss of a true love’s kiss.
To welcome a love written in this,
And gift us the paradise in truth
And not in this product of a writer’s gist.
*sigh
You can never go wrong in this series, and it is so hard at times to separate the reality from fantasy. If only a love like this exists, what a beautiful life it would be.
Go on, keep reading, don’t mind me ugly crying.
All my wishes are granted tonight.
To experience the bliss of a true love’s kiss.
To welcome a love written in this,
And gift us the paradise in truth
And not in this product of a writer’s gist.
*sigh
You can never go wrong in this series, and it is so hard at times to separate the reality from fantasy. If only a love like this exists, what a beautiful life it would be.
Go on, keep reading, don’t mind me ugly crying.
April 18, 2020
I liked the characters, the writing style was good and the plot was sweet, but it was lacking in tension. It was too sweet, too perfect, too predictable. It needed more conflict and the ending was too fairytale like. I didn't like going back and forth in time either. Just didn't work for me. Still, I enjoyed parts of it.
April 20, 2020
Family History
This book wraps together the past and the present as it divulges the secrets of the family matron, Fiona! I enjoyed how everything was entwined together in another great love story. I especially enjoyed Fiona's experience with the local priest and how the town jumps in to help her.
This book wraps together the past and the present as it divulges the secrets of the family matron, Fiona! I enjoyed how everything was entwined together in another great love story. I especially enjoyed Fiona's experience with the local priest and how the town jumps in to help her.
January 18, 2022
I was enchanted with this book. I now notice that it is Book #6 which might have made a difference. However the first 3/4 of the book was truely magical and sweet and I enjoyed it immensly. However I have no idea where all of a sudden she lost me on the last 1/4 and I also lost any interest in the heavier diatribe.
February 15, 2022
emotional roller coaster!
To hear Fiona’s story is to know what true love and power must feel like! Questions answered, dreams revealed, and hope slicing through every page of this magical book has me continuously in awe of Tricia O’Malleys ability to weave an unforgettable story with characters I genuinely love.
To hear Fiona’s story is to know what true love and power must feel like! Questions answered, dreams revealed, and hope slicing through every page of this magical book has me continuously in awe of Tricia O’Malleys ability to weave an unforgettable story with characters I genuinely love.
July 6, 2022
Could not put this one down. A family member got me hooked on this series. This book explains a lot of how it all started but who Fiona is and why. The ending comes unexpected and to some far fetched but that is what I enjoy from this series. The ability to enjoy a little make believe and miracles. Life is serious enough in reality that not all books need to follow suit every time.
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