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Brides of Noelle: Love For All Seasons #3
Norah: A St. Patrick's Day Bride
Not proud of his seedy entanglements back East, Irish Immigrant Seamus (pronounced Shamus) Malone is determined to create a new and better life in the western frontier, but despite attempts to reach the woman that captured his heart, his letters for the last four years have gone unanswered. Will a plea for help from Noelle’s new matchmaker convince his estranged wife to join him in this new world, proving his love, and that he is a changed man?
Passion (and a controlling aunt) drove Norah into marriage, but when she finds her new husband dabbling in drink and dangerous liaisons, she bid him farewell, relenting to his pipe dreams of a better life, while she remained behind living in the shame of a broken marriage. But when a dark truth is discovered she must now decide if the love she once felt is enough to survive a second chance in the New West?
Passion (and a controlling aunt) drove Norah into marriage, but when she finds her new husband dabbling in drink and dangerous liaisons, she bid him farewell, relenting to his pipe dreams of a better life, while she remained behind living in the shame of a broken marriage. But when a dark truth is discovered she must now decide if the love she once felt is enough to survive a second chance in the New West?
- GenresRomance
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2018
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Amanda McIntyre
80 books295 followersAmanda McIntyre’s passion is telling character-driven stories with a penchant for placing ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations.
A bestselling author, her work is published internationally in print, E-book, and audio. She writes sizzling contemporary and erotic historical romance and believes no matter what, love will find a way.
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A bestselling author, her work is published internationally in print, E-book, and audio. She writes sizzling contemporary and erotic historical romance and believes no matter what, love will find a way.
Learn more at : www.amandamcintyresbooks.com and Amandas Amazon Author page http://www.amazon.com/author/amandamc...
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January 31, 2020
Hands down, one of the worst books I've EVER read. This book was like a nightmare. I have never in my life wanted to go and just bash a book character's head in, but Norah...
I suppose the best thing one can say about this is that I have read worse writing. Technically it's not too bad. Not good either, but not too bad. The story, on the other hand... that's where the biggest weaknesses are. The story stinks. People make decisions I don't think any decent person would. The author plays god to fill up the plot holes. The original idea was good, but the books is bad. The worst part of it is Norah herself.
I hate Norah. This is the first fictional character I have wanted to kill. I wanted to strangle her and smash her head repeatedly against something hard until it breaks. And then probably stomp on her brain as if it was... slug or fly larvae or something else disgusting and nasty, because that's what it is to me. She's a nasty piece of crap and she doesn't deserve to stay in Noelle and be happy with Seamus, but Seamus does, so I'll let it pass, but if I was there, I would sure beat some sense to her wooden head, even if it broke in the process. STUPID SELFISH BITCH! But, of course... she's so stupid nothing would get more sense into that head. I feel like I'm having a nightmare.
But I really want to do bad things to her. I want to strangle her and bang her head against the wall or floor or some other hard place until it breaks open.
It helped writing an alternative ending to this book, where Seamus kills himself when he finds Norah's room empty. All the life and will to live and ambitions just drain out of him, because she was the only reason for him to do anything and with her gone there was nothing left for him. And he was blaming himself for not being good enough, not having done enough, having done too little too late... Being catholic divorce was not an option, so he decided to condemn himself to hell to release Norah and give her a chance to find happiness and a man she deserved and to get the life she deserved. So he goes down and asks Nacho to take care of the food at the party, writes a will where he lefts all he has to Norah after his debt to the people of the town has been paid, vanishes into the night, goes to the forest, digs himself a grave, goes to lay down there and shoots himself.
Felice happens to hear the shoot and goes to investigate, and finds Seamus. Then she comes to the party and accuses Norah of his death, saying that Seamus wasn't rich enough for her, and leaves the town, because she refuses to live in a town where a whore is the only one mourning the death of a good man, and where the town supports his murderer.
Norah's friends try to support her, but no man wants to marry her because they believe she was the reason why Seamus is dead, and as Seamus didn't have much property, as he had been sending all he could to Norah, Norah doesn't have much. The saloon and Seamus' room is given to the next man Charlie hires to keep the saloon, and Norah must live in the corners of her friends, who don't like that at all, as they don't have much room themselves. Norah can't afford to leave the town, and doesn't have any place to go either, and she can't do anything...
I mean... seriously. Nothing. She isn't good at anything, she's pretty but every woman in that town is pretty and most prettier than Norah. She isn't smart, witty, strong, capable, or gifted. She isn't even good at normal womanly household chores and such. Her only good quality is that her husband loves her.
Oh, and her grandfather had a magic "whisky" recipe. I call it whicky, because you make it in a couple of days with not special equipment.
The good Christian women start whispering about what to do with the widow, and decide to make her the mistress of the mission house.
Also, Amanda McIntyre managed to make me hate Reverend Hammond. She makes him conniving, selfish, self-centered, better-than-though, overbearing oaf.
I hate this book.
I suppose the best thing one can say about this is that I have read worse writing. Technically it's not too bad. Not good either, but not too bad. The story, on the other hand... that's where the biggest weaknesses are. The story stinks. People make decisions I don't think any decent person would. The author plays god to fill up the plot holes. The original idea was good, but the books is bad. The worst part of it is Norah herself.
I hate Norah. This is the first fictional character I have wanted to kill. I wanted to strangle her and smash her head repeatedly against something hard until it breaks. And then probably stomp on her brain as if it was... slug or fly larvae or something else disgusting and nasty, because that's what it is to me. She's a nasty piece of crap and she doesn't deserve to stay in Noelle and be happy with Seamus, but Seamus does, so I'll let it pass, but if I was there, I would sure beat some sense to her wooden head, even if it broke in the process. STUPID SELFISH BITCH! But, of course... she's so stupid nothing would get more sense into that head. I feel like I'm having a nightmare.
But I really want to do bad things to her. I want to strangle her and bang her head against the wall or floor or some other hard place until it breaks open.
It helped writing an alternative ending to this book, where Seamus kills himself when he finds Norah's room empty. All the life and will to live and ambitions just drain out of him, because she was the only reason for him to do anything and with her gone there was nothing left for him. And he was blaming himself for not being good enough, not having done enough, having done too little too late... Being catholic divorce was not an option, so he decided to condemn himself to hell to release Norah and give her a chance to find happiness and a man she deserved and to get the life she deserved. So he goes down and asks Nacho to take care of the food at the party, writes a will where he lefts all he has to Norah after his debt to the people of the town has been paid, vanishes into the night, goes to the forest, digs himself a grave, goes to lay down there and shoots himself.
Felice happens to hear the shoot and goes to investigate, and finds Seamus. Then she comes to the party and accuses Norah of his death, saying that Seamus wasn't rich enough for her, and leaves the town, because she refuses to live in a town where a whore is the only one mourning the death of a good man, and where the town supports his murderer.
Norah's friends try to support her, but no man wants to marry her because they believe she was the reason why Seamus is dead, and as Seamus didn't have much property, as he had been sending all he could to Norah, Norah doesn't have much. The saloon and Seamus' room is given to the next man Charlie hires to keep the saloon, and Norah must live in the corners of her friends, who don't like that at all, as they don't have much room themselves. Norah can't afford to leave the town, and doesn't have any place to go either, and she can't do anything...
I mean... seriously. Nothing. She isn't good at anything, she's pretty but every woman in that town is pretty and most prettier than Norah. She isn't smart, witty, strong, capable, or gifted. She isn't even good at normal womanly household chores and such. Her only good quality is that her husband loves her.
Oh, and her grandfather had a magic "whisky" recipe. I call it whicky, because you make it in a couple of days with not special equipment.
The good Christian women start whispering about what to do with the widow, and decide to make her the mistress of the mission house.
Also, Amanda McIntyre managed to make me hate Reverend Hammond. She makes him conniving, selfish, self-centered, better-than-though, overbearing oaf.
I hate this book.
March 17, 2018
Reading Amanda McIntyre’s Norah was a lovely way to spend part of this St Patrick Day. I throughly enjoyed this latest addition to the Brides of Noelle series! Norah and Seamus made a lively couple in this heart endearing book and give hope that true love can stand time and distance when it’s real and meant to be with a little bit of faith and hope and spirit of St Patrick’s. Really enjoyed all the visiting characters from the previous Noelle books and getting to see how Noelle is beginning to thrive from all the wedded bliss that’s encountered the town. Amanda McIntyre once again you make my heart hum a happy tune upon finishing yet another one of your wonderful, sweet, delightful stories. Look forward to reading more of your great books
March 20, 2018
I love Amanda McIntyre's writing. Her storytelling touches my heart. I fell in love with Seamus Malone. He tries so hard to win back his feisty wife, but he's having trouble convincing her. Norah believes the worst about her charming rogue of a husband. After all she saw him with a scantily clad woman in his arms. Can they have a future together? I was charmed by these characters. Seamus is a hard worker and a good man. It was sweet how determined he was to impress his wife. I really wanted him to be successful. After all Norah is worth fighting for. She has such spirit. She took a chance traveling to Noelle from New York. It showed how much she cares for her husband. I enjoy a second chance at love story. An added bonus was coming back to catch up with people who live here especially Zeke and Genevieve Kinnisons. It made for a special St. Patrick's Day.
May 26, 2021
It is difficult to believe that in four years only the last letter to Norah, the one penned by Genevive, was the one she got. How on earth did her great-aunt intercept every single letter and package for that long without Norah's knowledge.
The story itself was ok. Some of the regular characters are written a bit out of character from their description in other books of this series and The Twelve Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides series. It got a bit too raunchy toward the end for my liking.
I would like to know how the ending cliff-hanger with Father O'Flannagan and the woman at the door comes out.
The story itself was ok. Some of the regular characters are written a bit out of character from their description in other books of this series and The Twelve Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides series. It got a bit too raunchy toward the end for my liking.
I would like to know how the ending cliff-hanger with Father O'Flannagan and the woman at the door comes out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2018
A lucky story
What a delightful story. Seamus needed a great story and he got just a wonderful one. Norah is that tough but loving heroine that is very special. What a team. Since I adored the original series, this book was very special, as we the readers caught up with old friends, in this case Zeke and Genevieve - one of my favorite couples. So St Patrick 's Day I spent with a lovely couple from a little town called -Noelle. It might have a lot of silver at the end of the rainbow.
What a delightful story. Seamus needed a great story and he got just a wonderful one. Norah is that tough but loving heroine that is very special. What a team. Since I adored the original series, this book was very special, as we the readers caught up with old friends, in this case Zeke and Genevieve - one of my favorite couples. So St Patrick 's Day I spent with a lovely couple from a little town called -Noelle. It might have a lot of silver at the end of the rainbow.
July 15, 2018
Seamus finally gets his wife back.
When Norah finds out that Seamus has been writing her but her Aunt was hiding them and keeping any money he sent she got on a train to Noelle to go find her husband. But thing don't work out as hoped and that is when thing got turn all around. I loved how everyone in Noelle was trying to help them fix things. But can love withstand all the years apart? You need to read all the ups and downs, twist and turns to find out what happens. Your going to love it!
When Norah finds out that Seamus has been writing her but her Aunt was hiding them and keeping any money he sent she got on a train to Noelle to go find her husband. But thing don't work out as hoped and that is when thing got turn all around. I loved how everyone in Noelle was trying to help them fix things. But can love withstand all the years apart? You need to read all the ups and downs, twist and turns to find out what happens. Your going to love it!
April 2, 2018
Love rules! Great story!
Seamus (the bartender) and Norah
I enjoyed this sweet reunion. Though it took 4 yrs due to malicious Aunt. Now it time to decide if they changed to much or cling to the live and dreams they once had and make it work. This story was well written and had a very Happy and satisfying HEA.
Seamus (the bartender) and Norah
I enjoyed this sweet reunion. Though it took 4 yrs due to malicious Aunt. Now it time to decide if they changed to much or cling to the live and dreams they once had and make it work. This story was well written and had a very Happy and satisfying HEA.
April 20, 2018
Delightful historical romance set in the mining town of Noelle, Colorado depicting the plight of women during the 1800s without the support of family. Delightful to see Seamus reconnect with his bride and resolve their conflicts. Believable characters, with some twists in the plot and a satisfying resolution.Enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day motif, so fitting for an Irish romance.
March 16, 2018
Love
The town of Noelle continues grow. People are accepted for who they are and what the can become. Through seperstion and deceptions Seamus and Norah finally find their way back together.
The town of Noelle continues grow. People are accepted for who they are and what the can become. Through seperstion and deceptions Seamus and Norah finally find their way back together.
March 16, 2018
Top of the morning
Great way to pass a rainy spring morning with the tidbits of Irish history and two strong willed people desiring a second chance yet skittish about admitting it and full of spark to argue it out.
Great way to pass a rainy spring morning with the tidbits of Irish history and two strong willed people desiring a second chance yet skittish about admitting it and full of spark to argue it out.
March 17, 2018
Great story!
I was really glad that Seamus's wife finally came to Noelle . the way that they kept catching each other was fun. So glad to hear more about Genevieve too. Wish the story hadn't ended quite so soon. Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait for the next one.
I was really glad that Seamus's wife finally came to Noelle . the way that they kept catching each other was fun. So glad to hear more about Genevieve too. Wish the story hadn't ended quite so soon. Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait for the next one.
March 27, 2018
Seamus' Wife Returns
It's funny how first impressions are so important but are also not always what they seem. That's the situation with this couple and it makes for an interesting tale.
It's funny how first impressions are so important but are also not always what they seem. That's the situation with this couple and it makes for an interesting tale.
April 23, 2018
Wonderful book!
A wonderful storyline and relatable characters. The underlying message is a great reminder that we may all need at one time or another. As always, it is fun to read about how the town and it's inhabitants are doing. Keep the stories coming! Great job!
A wonderful storyline and relatable characters. The underlying message is a great reminder that we may all need at one time or another. As always, it is fun to read about how the town and it's inhabitants are doing. Keep the stories coming! Great job!
March 30, 2020
Her relative tried to keep them apart
I loved the way the story made them see misunderstandings are not what they seemed. That even though they hadn't been together in 4 years that they still loved each other.
I loved the way the story made them see misunderstandings are not what they seemed. That even though they hadn't been together in 4 years that they still loved each other.
November 27, 2024
Good book
Tbis was a good addition to the series. I can see Norah's confusion and Seamus' hope. I'm also happy that they finally fixed the issue and are finally back together.
I look forward to the next book.
Tbis was a good addition to the series. I can see Norah's confusion and Seamus' hope. I'm also happy that they finally fixed the issue and are finally back together.
I look forward to the next book.
March 16, 2018
Loved it!
Seamus and Norah's story was fun to read. I love the stories and the town. Always look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Seamus and Norah's story was fun to read. I love the stories and the town. Always look forward to reading the next book in the series.
March 17, 2018
Finding love again
Not all paths to love are quick and easy. For Seamus and Norah their path has been a anything but easy, now with a second chance at love, will they take it?
Not all paths to love are quick and easy. For Seamus and Norah their path has been a anything but easy, now with a second chance at love, will they take it?
March 18, 2018
Enjoyable
It was a good story and I enjoyed it, however having read the others and knowing Seamus I guess I expected a little something more.
It was a good story and I enjoyed it, however having read the others and knowing Seamus I guess I expected a little something more.
March 21, 2018
Great series
I have really enjoyed the original series. These companion books are just as good and adds more to some of the original characters
I have really enjoyed the original series. These companion books are just as good and adds more to some of the original characters
April 4, 2018
Beautiful
What a beautiful book, to rediscover your love after so many year apart, and several misunderstandings when finally coming together.
What a beautiful book, to rediscover your love after so many year apart, and several misunderstandings when finally coming together.
April 14, 2018
At last reunited
I felt empathy for Seamus in the first Noelle series and also happy that a story about finding his happiness was presented in such a touching manner.
I felt empathy for Seamus in the first Noelle series and also happy that a story about finding his happiness was presented in such a touching manner.
May 29, 2018
Norah
So sweet of an ending finding their love again. Reminds me so much of my husband & I's love. We were sweethearts as children & found each other again in our 50's.
So sweet of an ending finding their love again. Reminds me so much of my husband & I's love. We were sweethearts as children & found each other again in our 50's.
January 19, 2019
Loved it
A very captivating story, very well written. Can't get enough of this series. Characters are so enjoyable and heartwarming. Enjoy!!
A very captivating story, very well written. Can't get enough of this series. Characters are so enjoyable and heartwarming. Enjoy!!
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