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Gallaghers of Ardmore Series Nora Roberts 3 Books Collection Set
Gallaghers of Ardmore Series Nora Roberts 3 Books Collection Set (Jewels Of The Sun,Tears Of The Moon,Heart Of The Sea) Description:- Jewels Of The Sun: Jude Murray isn't given to dramatic decisions. So she's as surprised as anyone when she quits her job in Chicago and takes refuge in the picturesque village of Ardmore. Surrounded by the beautiful Irish scenery and refreshed by a more relaxed lifestyle, Jude becomes fascinated by the local folklore. Tears Of The Moon: Talented songwriter Shawn Gallagher works as the cook in the family pub. With no responsibilities and no ties, Shawn seems happy with his life.No one understands why he doesn't put his musical gifts to profitable use - least of all Brenna O'Toole. Tough and independent, Brenna has also been secretly in love with Shawn for years. Heart Of The Sea: Darcy Gallagher has always believed in fate, the magic of legend... and the power of money. Working all hours in the family pub, she can't help dreaming of a man who could sweep her away into a world of luxury and adventure.But she knows better than to expect lasting love from wealthy businessman Trevor Magee.
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1,209 books59.6k followersNora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 -- The Becoming -- the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
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June 7, 2013
ewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, and Heart of the Sea are three extremely emotional, beautifully written stories set in Ireland that have stayed with me for years.
January 6, 2013
This was a comfort reread during my cold - I haven't reread those book in a decade, I think. There was that amazingly long Kobo promotion of books being 40% off until this year and when you consider that these are three books, it worked for me to buy them even though I still own the paper copies.
Aside: I should start getting rid of those (I wish we had English UBSes here, I hate throwing a book away even though we have paper recycling - but I'm the only person of my near acquaintance to read these genres in English and sending them off all over Germany is REALLY expensive) as my manga collection keeps growing and needs the space.
This was NR doing paranormally touched contemporaries in Ireland. She hadn't touched Ireland as a setting for a contemporary romance series since the "Born In" books, which for me personally are the pinnacle of her pure contemporary single novel trilogies (i.e. not part of a category romance series, and no paranormal touch at all. Also no villains or supsense, just plain ole human relationship drama exquisitely done - you rarely get parents who have that much influence on a storyline in a NR book).
Having just recently reread the Three Sisters Island books, which would probably one of the closest equivalents (there it is an island in front of the coast of Maine plus witches and their curse, here it is a very old Irish fishing village plus a fairy and his curse) for this trilogy, I find it fascinating to see that I usually like the first book and first couple best.
Jewels of the Sun
Jude Frances Murray is a competent shy psychologist dominated by her family into teaching at university, on the verge of nervous breakdown as the ongoing result of the break-up of her six-month old marriage months earlier.
Her family comes from Ardmore, the village whose characters, description and history are one of the most shiningly good bits of the whole trilogy - I am fairly confident in claiming that NR went to Ireland for this trilogy (and had gone there for the Born In trilogy as well). Her grandmother, who understands her best, has just inherited a small cottage from a cousin a bit older than herself who has died after a long, fairly content life.
Jude hasn't told her family that she won't go back to teaching but she's jumped at the chance of looking after the cottage (probably for half a year), to think of what she wants next and at least start a paper on family history and sagas of Ardmore and exploring how they are used as metaphors for all kinds of stuff.
Aidan Gallagher runs Ardmore's traditional pub with his brother Sean and Sister Darcy. Their parents raised the kids, but moved to Boston to help his uncle and have decided to stay there. All three Gallagher children are around 30 years old, I'd say - Aidan has seen the most. He went walkabout for a few years and has now come back and found that he likes Ardmore and Gallagher's best.
The basic set-up is that he just thinks Jude is cute and shy. But she blossoms in the village, due to becoming friends with Darcy and her childhood bosom buddy Brianna McGee and many others in the village - and while she is blooming he can't take his eyes off her.
I love some of Nora's idiosyncratic descriptions. I wish she had more space for them. After this book they become less *sigh*. It's an especially fun quote because good music is a large part of the series.
4 stars
The Fairy-Tale Part: Fairy Prince Carrick fell in love with farmers daughter Gwen 300 years ago, for real. Three times he offered her jewels as a symbol for his feelings, but her father had betrothed her to a human and because he never offered her the words of his love, she doubted and then it was too late. So before she died he cursed her to stay in the cottage (where Jude now lives) until three couples had accepted each other and only then they would see each other again (... go with it, the fact that everyone else is quite happily dying and lying in the ground with their loved ones going on to Christian afterlife - presumably, and that the ghost of Gwen wanders around weeping - and in the last book actually being pretty commonsensical, until she is reunited with Carrick.... well no one said NR was a master fantasy worldbuilder)
Tears of the Moon
Brenna O'Toole is one of the most happy of jack-of-all-trades craftsmen I've ever come across in a NR novel and the oldest daughter of five. She works together with her dad in their small building and repairing business and has grown up with the Gallagher children. In the first book it was clear she had feelings for Sean for years (he's five years older then her) but in this volume she manages to think a good bout of sex would get it out of her system. She's a go-getter and can't understand why full-throttle after whatever you want isn't the default for everyone.
I loved the way her family, especially her younger sister and her mother played into this story.
Sean Gallgher (whom NR spelled Shawn for whatever reason) is the idea image of the sensitive musician and poet, steeped in the music of his country and never feeling the need to be anywhere else. He is nourished here, and in a nice twist he earns his money by cooking traditional dishes to such a quality that the Gallagher pub is not only famous for its sessions of folk music, but his food.
His music is deeply private and will be one of the major bones between him and Bree, when she finally makes a move on him and he opens his eyes to the attraction that has simmered between them for years.
This is three stars:
Heart of the Sea
I truly enjoyed the visits with the other two couples, the way everyone dealt with Jude's pregnancy (and the way Aidan always calls her Jude Frances), the way the Gallaghers themselves discussed the new opportunities for themselves and their pub, the descriptions of the building of the new theatre and what it looks like. Trevor's parents in the few memories and phone calls we get are lovely, so is Mr. Riley and Brenna's dad.
I cheered for Darcy and her drive and sexuality not being demonised at the start - but that surely is turned around at the end of the story to artificially lengthen the Big Mis between her and Trevor.
Trevor seemed to be cautious, a caring perfectionist who valued family as both extremes had been shown to him in his own family group and driven to succeed in whatever project he really engaged in.
He becomes mule-headed (which I could understand in the case of Carrick and Grace becoming pushy), but I really HATED when his jealousy led to him basically turning Darcy's usual behaviour into an accusation of her as a whore (although not in those words) and that, although of them had the warning story of Carrick and Gwen explained to them and talked with both of them, they STILL both decided to manipulate the other into loving them, instead of putting their hearts on the line and just confessing their love.
For half the book this was four stars, then it fell beck to 1.5 stars, to end at 2 stars. Hence the overall three stars.
Aside: I should start getting rid of those (I wish we had English UBSes here, I hate throwing a book away even though we have paper recycling - but I'm the only person of my near acquaintance to read these genres in English and sending them off all over Germany is REALLY expensive) as my manga collection keeps growing and needs the space.
This was NR doing paranormally touched contemporaries in Ireland. She hadn't touched Ireland as a setting for a contemporary romance series since the "Born In" books, which for me personally are the pinnacle of her pure contemporary single novel trilogies (i.e. not part of a category romance series, and no paranormal touch at all. Also no villains or supsense, just plain ole human relationship drama exquisitely done - you rarely get parents who have that much influence on a storyline in a NR book).
Having just recently reread the Three Sisters Island books, which would probably one of the closest equivalents (there it is an island in front of the coast of Maine plus witches and their curse, here it is a very old Irish fishing village plus a fairy and his curse) for this trilogy, I find it fascinating to see that I usually like the first book and first couple best.
Jewels of the Sun
Jude Frances Murray is a competent shy psychologist dominated by her family into teaching at university, on the verge of nervous breakdown as the ongoing result of the break-up of her six-month old marriage months earlier.
Her family comes from Ardmore, the village whose characters, description and history are one of the most shiningly good bits of the whole trilogy - I am fairly confident in claiming that NR went to Ireland for this trilogy (and had gone there for the Born In trilogy as well). Her grandmother, who understands her best, has just inherited a small cottage from a cousin a bit older than herself who has died after a long, fairly content life.
Jude hasn't told her family that she won't go back to teaching but she's jumped at the chance of looking after the cottage (probably for half a year), to think of what she wants next and at least start a paper on family history and sagas of Ardmore and exploring how they are used as metaphors for all kinds of stuff.
Aidan Gallagher runs Ardmore's traditional pub with his brother Sean and Sister Darcy. Their parents raised the kids, but moved to Boston to help his uncle and have decided to stay there. All three Gallagher children are around 30 years old, I'd say - Aidan has seen the most. He went walkabout for a few years and has now come back and found that he likes Ardmore and Gallagher's best.
The basic set-up is that he just thinks Jude is cute and shy. But she blossoms in the village, due to becoming friends with Darcy and her childhood bosom buddy Brianna McGee and many others in the village - and while she is blooming he can't take his eyes off her.
I love some of Nora's idiosyncratic descriptions. I wish she had more space for them. After this book they become less *sigh*. It's an especially fun quote because good music is a large part of the series.
She sang, mostly to keep herself from screaming every time she came to one of the circles on the highway that the Irish cheerfully called roundabouts. Her brain would fizzle, she’d forget her left from her right, visualize plowing the Volvo into half a dozen innocent bystanders, and belt out whatever tune jumped into her terrified brain.
On the route south from Dublin to County Waterford, she shouted show tunes, roared out Irish pub songs, and at a narrow escape outside the town of Carlow, screeched out the chorus of “Brown Sugar” loud enough to make Mick Jagger wince.
4 stars
The Fairy-Tale Part: Fairy Prince Carrick fell in love with farmers daughter Gwen 300 years ago, for real. Three times he offered her jewels as a symbol for his feelings, but her father had betrothed her to a human and because he never offered her the words of his love, she doubted and then it was too late. So before she died he cursed her to stay in the cottage (where Jude now lives) until three couples had accepted each other and only then they would see each other again (... go with it, the fact that everyone else is quite happily dying and lying in the ground with their loved ones going on to Christian afterlife - presumably, and that the ghost of Gwen wanders around weeping - and in the last book actually being pretty commonsensical, until she is reunited with Carrick.... well no one said NR was a master fantasy worldbuilder)
Tears of the Moon
Brenna O'Toole is one of the most happy of jack-of-all-trades craftsmen I've ever come across in a NR novel and the oldest daughter of five. She works together with her dad in their small building and repairing business and has grown up with the Gallagher children. In the first book it was clear she had feelings for Sean for years (he's five years older then her) but in this volume she manages to think a good bout of sex would get it out of her system. She's a go-getter and can't understand why full-throttle after whatever you want isn't the default for everyone.
I loved the way her family, especially her younger sister and her mother played into this story.
Sean Gallgher (whom NR spelled Shawn for whatever reason) is the idea image of the sensitive musician and poet, steeped in the music of his country and never feeling the need to be anywhere else. He is nourished here, and in a nice twist he earns his money by cooking traditional dishes to such a quality that the Gallagher pub is not only famous for its sessions of folk music, but his food.
His music is deeply private and will be one of the major bones between him and Bree, when she finally makes a move on him and he opens his eyes to the attraction that has simmered between them for years.
This is three stars:
Heart of the Sea
I truly enjoyed the visits with the other two couples, the way everyone dealt with Jude's pregnancy (and the way Aidan always calls her Jude Frances), the way the Gallaghers themselves discussed the new opportunities for themselves and their pub, the descriptions of the building of the new theatre and what it looks like. Trevor's parents in the few memories and phone calls we get are lovely, so is Mr. Riley and Brenna's dad.
I cheered for Darcy and her drive and sexuality not being demonised at the start - but that surely is turned around at the end of the story to artificially lengthen the Big Mis between her and Trevor.
Trevor seemed to be cautious, a caring perfectionist who valued family as both extremes had been shown to him in his own family group and driven to succeed in whatever project he really engaged in.
He becomes mule-headed (which I could understand in the case of Carrick and Grace becoming pushy), but I really HATED when his jealousy led to him basically turning Darcy's usual behaviour into an accusation of her as a whore (although not in those words) and that, although of them had the warning story of Carrick and Gwen explained to them and talked with both of them, they STILL both decided to manipulate the other into loving them, instead of putting their hearts on the line and just confessing their love.
For half the book this was four stars, then it fell beck to 1.5 stars, to end at 2 stars. Hence the overall three stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2008
My second "bible." I'm more than lucky that it is 3-in-1! Gentle, honest, happy-ever-after romance. Something that puts a big smile on my face and in my heart to live life to the fullest and to continue hope for a true love. And the story is very similiar to Ireland of today, from what I understand ... my mother and I are starting to believe more and more the Irish blood runs true within me. I also have barely slept for the last two days, and probably at least one more sleepless night will go by because I can't put the collection down till I finish reading all three of this trilogy - a book a night - it is captivating and inspires the imagination.
August 20, 2020
I loved it
As an Irish woman, there’s nothing better than the lore of the Emerald Isle. The author wove the magic and legend all through all three books. The only thing I had a problem with was that I thought that Darcy was a little mercenary. But she came around in the end.
As an Irish woman, there’s nothing better than the lore of the Emerald Isle. The author wove the magic and legend all through all three books. The only thing I had a problem with was that I thought that Darcy was a little mercenary. But she came around in the end.
September 26, 2020
This series is classic Nora Roberts in the best sense of the words. Supernatural plus romance equals awesome!
February 7, 2012
I first heard this book about 10 years ago, when I bought the trilogy on tape. This is my first time to actually read it, and I can hear the story teller in my head with their Irish accents. I love when Nora writes more than one book about the characters, it gives you time to get to know them, and when one book ends the friends you made will show up in the next book and you can say hi again. This particular trilogy is set in Ireland in a charming village where everyone knows everyone, and they all welcome insecure, scared Jude to their midst. Jude comes to her own in this book making a journey I myself made. From insecure, scared, and unsure of her place in life to a loved happy and very much at home we watch Jude grow. The second book centers on two friends we met in the first book and how they journey from lifelong friends to lovers. The third is for the sister, and how she changes from romantic matchmaker for everyone else to in love herself, all the while dreaming of a glamorous life anywhere but Ardmore.
As an extra treat, woven through all three books is a Faerie Prince hoping these three couples will declare their love and end the curse that has separated him from his “one true love.” I personally think Nora does a wonderful job of taking the usual romance book to a new level by adding a touch of the magic, after all if we are to believe in happily ever after, why not a Faerie Prince as well?
The descriptions of the characters and the places make you believe you are there in Ardmore on a beautiful faerie hill, just out of sight of a Pub in Ireland named Gallagher’s.
As a bit of trivia, in her Chesapeake Bay Saga in the fourth book Seth is listening to a bit of music he picked up in Ardmore by Darcy Gallagher. You would enjoy that set of books as well if you enjoy this one as much as I do.
As an extra treat, woven through all three books is a Faerie Prince hoping these three couples will declare their love and end the curse that has separated him from his “one true love.” I personally think Nora does a wonderful job of taking the usual romance book to a new level by adding a touch of the magic, after all if we are to believe in happily ever after, why not a Faerie Prince as well?
The descriptions of the characters and the places make you believe you are there in Ardmore on a beautiful faerie hill, just out of sight of a Pub in Ireland named Gallagher’s.
As a bit of trivia, in her Chesapeake Bay Saga in the fourth book Seth is listening to a bit of music he picked up in Ardmore by Darcy Gallagher. You would enjoy that set of books as well if you enjoy this one as much as I do.
September 19, 2018
My favorite series
This series is one of the first that I ever read of Nora Roberts and it is the one that made me fall in love with her work. I have reread it a lot and it still makes me teary eyed everytime. All the couples are fabulous, they have their flaws and their strenghts. For the most part they are just ordinarry people who could be any of us. My goal is to eventually own all her books in print form. It is a slow process.
This series is one of the first that I ever read of Nora Roberts and it is the one that made me fall in love with her work. I have reread it a lot and it still makes me teary eyed everytime. All the couples are fabulous, they have their flaws and their strenghts. For the most part they are just ordinarry people who could be any of us. My goal is to eventually own all her books in print form. It is a slow process.
October 21, 2019
Not too much of a stretch
It’s obvious that she’s following a formula that has worked for her before. I like Nora Roberts but it’s nice when an author actually sets themselves to developing g a story outside a formula. Sadly this one had none of that.
It’s obvious that she’s following a formula that has worked for her before. I like Nora Roberts but it’s nice when an author actually sets themselves to developing g a story outside a formula. Sadly this one had none of that.
April 17, 2015
LOVED THEM!
August 5, 2018
re-read
September 17, 2025
Love this trilogy- makes me want to own a pub in Ireland! I’ve read this so many times lol! Definitely in my top favs of Nora!
December 30, 2019
After pretty much taking a year off from doing reviews and re-reading all of my favorites (it did take a year) I need to start reviewing again. I will start with this trilogy because I just finished it for the second time (first read two years or so ago) and I did not review it the first time. I read each book separately but assume they are all complete in this version. I loved it the first time and again now!
I swear I have been to this small town in Ireland in my mind and in my dreams. I can SEE it. I could walk into Gallagher's Pub and recognize it in a heartbeat. Nora Roberts has a way of making the setting of a story into a vision in my mind and the people in them someone I loved meeting. This is one of her best, perhaps because I love a bit of magic/paranormal blended in with stories of real life human people.
This trilogy is the story of a local legend of a young woman who fell in love with the Prince of the Fairies 300 years prior. They both made the wrong decisions back then that ended with Prince Carrick issuing a curse that caused them to pay dearly for three centuries. Gwen has lived as a ghost in her cottage on Fairy Hill while Carrick with his immortal life can do nothing but mourn his lost love and regret his anger. But that is the underlying part of the entire trilogy. Gwen and Carrick weave in and out, but the active characters are the Gallaghers.
Two brothers and a sister own and run the most amazing and awesome local pub that is always full of wonderful people. Their love stories of course are in each book, their personalities are beautifully written as is their relationship with each other. No other way to describe it all other than the setting, the people , and the stories are beautiful. I have read them twice and probably will in a year or two read them again.
I swear I have been to this small town in Ireland in my mind and in my dreams. I can SEE it. I could walk into Gallagher's Pub and recognize it in a heartbeat. Nora Roberts has a way of making the setting of a story into a vision in my mind and the people in them someone I loved meeting. This is one of her best, perhaps because I love a bit of magic/paranormal blended in with stories of real life human people.
This trilogy is the story of a local legend of a young woman who fell in love with the Prince of the Fairies 300 years prior. They both made the wrong decisions back then that ended with Prince Carrick issuing a curse that caused them to pay dearly for three centuries. Gwen has lived as a ghost in her cottage on Fairy Hill while Carrick with his immortal life can do nothing but mourn his lost love and regret his anger. But that is the underlying part of the entire trilogy. Gwen and Carrick weave in and out, but the active characters are the Gallaghers.
Two brothers and a sister own and run the most amazing and awesome local pub that is always full of wonderful people. Their love stories of course are in each book, their personalities are beautifully written as is their relationship with each other. No other way to describe it all other than the setting, the people , and the stories are beautiful. I have read them twice and probably will in a year or two read them again.
August 19, 2025
Any time I need a palette cleanser, Nora Roberts is my go-to. Her Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy, however, is more than just a quick escape; it's a truly enchanting and unforgettable journey into the heart of Ireland.
The series is a masterful blend of romance, magic, and the deep, abiding power of family. What struck me first was the setting of Ardmore, Ireland. Roberts' descriptions are so immersive that you can almost smell the sea and feel the mist. It's a place that feels real, ancient, and full of hidden wonders—a place I would genuinely love to visit.
The series follows the three Gallagher siblings and their friends as they find love and their true selves. I particularly enjoyed the relationship between Jude Murray and Aidan Gallagher in Jewels of the Sun, a wonderful story of two very different people finding common ground. In Tears of the Moon, the chemistry between Brenna O'Toole and Shawn Gallagher was undeniable. And finally, Darcy Gallagher and Trevor Magee in Heart of the Sea provided a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion to the trilogy.
The way Roberts weaves Irish mythology and the legend of the three sisters throughout the books adds a unique and compelling layer to the romance. This is more than just a love story; it's about finding a home, both in a physical place and in the people who love you.
For anyone looking for a series that combines a magical setting with heartwarming romance and a strong sense of family, the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy is a perfect choice. It’s the ultimate comfort read and a series I know I'll return to again and again.
The series is a masterful blend of romance, magic, and the deep, abiding power of family. What struck me first was the setting of Ardmore, Ireland. Roberts' descriptions are so immersive that you can almost smell the sea and feel the mist. It's a place that feels real, ancient, and full of hidden wonders—a place I would genuinely love to visit.
The series follows the three Gallagher siblings and their friends as they find love and their true selves. I particularly enjoyed the relationship between Jude Murray and Aidan Gallagher in Jewels of the Sun, a wonderful story of two very different people finding common ground. In Tears of the Moon, the chemistry between Brenna O'Toole and Shawn Gallagher was undeniable. And finally, Darcy Gallagher and Trevor Magee in Heart of the Sea provided a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion to the trilogy.
The way Roberts weaves Irish mythology and the legend of the three sisters throughout the books adds a unique and compelling layer to the romance. This is more than just a love story; it's about finding a home, both in a physical place and in the people who love you.
For anyone looking for a series that combines a magical setting with heartwarming romance and a strong sense of family, the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy is a perfect choice. It’s the ultimate comfort read and a series I know I'll return to again and again.
December 10, 2016
Une nouvelle fois, Nora Roberts a su me convaincre qu'elle était la reine des trilogies. J'avais déjà lu l'année dernière L'hôtel des souvenirs et avais tout simplement adoré ma lecture. Lorsque j'ai vu l'intégrale de Magie irlandaise à France Loisirs, j'ai souhaité retenter l'expérience et je n'ai absolument pas été déçue, bien au contraire !
J'aime énormément la façon dont Nora Roberts construit ses trilogies, à savoir que chaque roman correspond à un membre d'une fratrie. Dans celle-ci, nous suivons Aidan, Shawn et Darcy Gallagher, des Irlandais à la tête d'un pub renommé dans tout le pays. On les découvre au fil d'aventures mais aussi de légendes et mythes irlandais qui nous plongent littéralement dans la culture du pays. Nora Roberts donne énormément de détails, ce qui nous permet d'imaginer précisément les lieux et les personnages. On voit également qu'elle a fait des recherches concernant les us et coutumes de l'Irlande, ce qui renforce ce sentiment d'immersion que le lecteur peut ressentir dès les premières pages.
L'intrigue est tellement passionnante et on s'attache si facilement aux personnages que les pages défilent sans qu'on ne les voit passer. Les 1053 pages de l'intégrale pourraient effrayer, mais elles apportent toutes quelque chose à l'histoire, ce qui fait que le temps passe sans qu'on ne s'en rende compte.
Nora Roberts est définitivement mon auteure contemporaine favorite !
J'aime énormément la façon dont Nora Roberts construit ses trilogies, à savoir que chaque roman correspond à un membre d'une fratrie. Dans celle-ci, nous suivons Aidan, Shawn et Darcy Gallagher, des Irlandais à la tête d'un pub renommé dans tout le pays. On les découvre au fil d'aventures mais aussi de légendes et mythes irlandais qui nous plongent littéralement dans la culture du pays. Nora Roberts donne énormément de détails, ce qui nous permet d'imaginer précisément les lieux et les personnages. On voit également qu'elle a fait des recherches concernant les us et coutumes de l'Irlande, ce qui renforce ce sentiment d'immersion que le lecteur peut ressentir dès les premières pages.
L'intrigue est tellement passionnante et on s'attache si facilement aux personnages que les pages défilent sans qu'on ne les voit passer. Les 1053 pages de l'intégrale pourraient effrayer, mais elles apportent toutes quelque chose à l'histoire, ce qui fait que le temps passe sans qu'on ne s'en rende compte.
Nora Roberts est définitivement mon auteure contemporaine favorite !
November 13, 2023
Another Great Trilogy!
These books, this trilogy had it all. A little angst, a lot of laughter, some sweet sadness and tears, and some beautiful happily ever afters. This book and the entire trilogy, had great characters, a lot of magic woven through entertaining stories, some fabulous romances, with the colorful beauty of Ireland as the backdrop! What more could you ask for?!?!
Another entertaining and totally enjoyable book and series from the Queen of Magical Romances! Nora Roberts has done it again! Read this, it’s worth the time, and you’re going to love it! I know I did. Enjoy!
These books, this trilogy had it all. A little angst, a lot of laughter, some sweet sadness and tears, and some beautiful happily ever afters. This book and the entire trilogy, had great characters, a lot of magic woven through entertaining stories, some fabulous romances, with the colorful beauty of Ireland as the backdrop! What more could you ask for?!?!
Another entertaining and totally enjoyable book and series from the Queen of Magical Romances! Nora Roberts has done it again! Read this, it’s worth the time, and you’re going to love it! I know I did. Enjoy!
November 15, 2025
The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy was so good!
The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy, Books 1-3, by Nora Roberts @norarobertsauthor. This is a reread for me, of course. 🤣
This is an omnibus about two brothers and a sister that is set in Ireland who find their forever loves. Ghosts/Faerie Magic. Fate. Aidan (from Ireland) with Jude (from Chicago). Shawn with Brenna. Childhood Friends to Lovers. Darcy with Trevor. Sparks Fly With The New Yorker & Irish Lass! As always, amazing stories from Nora!
The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy, Books 1-3, by Nora Roberts @norarobertsauthor. This is a reread for me, of course. 🤣
This is an omnibus about two brothers and a sister that is set in Ireland who find their forever loves. Ghosts/Faerie Magic. Fate. Aidan (from Ireland) with Jude (from Chicago). Shawn with Brenna. Childhood Friends to Lovers. Darcy with Trevor. Sparks Fly With The New Yorker & Irish Lass! As always, amazing stories from Nora!
June 9, 2022
I cannot improve on many of the other 5 star reviews. I enjoyed it, laughed, cried, and all that. And then was surprised to learn there is actually an Ardmore, Ireland. The pictures show it to be as beautiful as her books described. I loved the boisterous interplay (name-calling, bashing each other, but bottom line simply loving each other) between the siblings. (They all had very strong sexual drives, it would appear).
November 28, 2022
🔮 Jewels of the Sun (Gallaghers of Ardmore #1) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👉🏻 Jude Murray & Aidan Gallagher
🔮 Tears of the Moon (Gallaghers of Ardmore #2) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👉🏻 Brenna O'Toole & Shawn Gallagher
🔮 Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore #3) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
👉🏻 Darcy Gallagher & Trevor Magee
👉🏻 Jude Murray & Aidan Gallagher
🔮 Tears of the Moon (Gallaghers of Ardmore #2) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👉🏻 Brenna O'Toole & Shawn Gallagher
🔮 Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore #3) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
👉🏻 Darcy Gallagher & Trevor Magee
August 29, 2024
I read the Gallagher trilogy straight through in 2 days and 2 nights. I was charmed from the first page of ‘Jewels of the Sun.’ Not being a Nora Robert’s fan particularly - I’m in love with the JD Robb ‘In Death’ books - I’ve been won over to this, for me, romance genre. I want to move to County Waterford and pop into Gallagher’s Pub. Although I’ll admit I have to drink Guinness the girly way - topped off with Black Current.
October 19, 2020
Loved it!! Absolutely one of my favorite sets of trilogy books from not only this genre but EVER.. This Author is absolutely one of the best.. Her writing style and the way she tells the story truly captivates you. The characters are Amazing and you never want to stop reading it once you start.. You will see ..
September 4, 2021
The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy
Nora Roberts can spin a tale as no other can. I enjoyed these three stories in this trilogy. I laughed and cried and enjoyed each and every story. Ms Nora has a way with her storytelling. With her words she can make you happy then suddenly make you sad. Each one is a new adventure to entertain you and make you feel good.
Nora Roberts can spin a tale as no other can. I enjoyed these three stories in this trilogy. I laughed and cried and enjoyed each and every story. Ms Nora has a way with her storytelling. With her words she can make you happy then suddenly make you sad. Each one is a new adventure to entertain you and make you feel good.
June 11, 2017
I love this trilogy. It has everything from romance to the mystic of Ireland. I have already read the books but I read them again because I am planing to go to Ireland some time in the future. As always Nora Roberts book are wonderful and books you just cant stop reading.
July 4, 2018
Wonderfully magical
I discovered this series in paperback when first published and just had to have it on my Kindle. This is Nora Roberts at her best. The stories in this trilogy are well written and full of Irish magic. Most highly recommend.
I discovered this series in paperback when first published and just had to have it on my Kindle. This is Nora Roberts at her best. The stories in this trilogy are well written and full of Irish magic. Most highly recommend.
December 28, 2019
Perfection as always!
No words can describe the vast emotion that comes from this trilogy! I have fallen in love with Ireland all over again. The characters I have come to know and care for! Keep up the brilliant work!!!
No words can describe the vast emotion that comes from this trilogy! I have fallen in love with Ireland all over again. The characters I have come to know and care for! Keep up the brilliant work!!!
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May 18, 2020It never gets old
It doesn’t matter how many times I read this trilogy, it never fails to make my heart so happy. Darcy’s story is the perfect ending.... or should I say... beginning!
It doesn’t matter how many times I read this trilogy, it never fails to make my heart so happy. Darcy’s story is the perfect ending.... or should I say... beginning!
August 3, 2020
Nora’s trilogies are perfection. I have reread them several times and they never get old. I love the characters and the stories behind each one. The Gallagher’s of Ardmore make me want to visit and check out their pub!!!!!
March 7, 2021
These books may have contributed to me moving to Galway after college. No seriously. I got my work visa and moved there to see this rugged beauty Nora roberts describes about the cliffs and landscapes and people. I’ve been back 4 times.
March 7, 2021
What does a story about an Irish village do with a fairy Prince and resident ghost that are insisting that a beautiful Irish woman and a serious American businessman belong together? This is an entertaining book!
September 3, 2021
Great story line!!!! I enjoyed these book so much. They are easy and enjoyable to read. I love that it is set in Ireland and how Nora Roberts portrays the countryside and the people. Nora Roberts writing always paints such a beautiful picture and amazing live scenes that are not too graphic.
October 23, 2021
Great trilogy by Nora Roberts!
I love the descriptions of Ireland and the communities that Nora Roberts creates in her trilogies. She uses the lords of Ireland to create a wonderful story.
I love the descriptions of Ireland and the communities that Nora Roberts creates in her trilogies. She uses the lords of Ireland to create a wonderful story.
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