Giveaway, Review, Author Interview
Book Details
Book Series: An Irish Historical Love Story
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 382 pages
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Aine Press
Release dates: October 2020
Content Rating: PG-13: There are two pretty mild love
scenes, short and not explicit. Virtually no swearing except the more
common Irish versions: “Jaysus” or “Jesus, Mary and Joseph.”
Book Description
The best journey brings you home. Boston, 1849. Shattered by the devastating loss of his wife and children during the Irish famine, Sean Deacey has given up on love and happiness. So when he rescues an infant from an immigrant shipwreck, he gives the orphaned babe to his sister Kathleen and her husband. They raise the boy as their own – until Ailish Sullivan arrives two years later claiming the child is her last living relative and demanding his return. A legal fight ensues, and Sean befriends Ailish, determined to change her mind and keep her from destroying his sister’s family. But when friendship leads to understanding, he is torn between the desires of both families. And as his feelings grow for a woman he knows he should not want and can never have, he faces an agonizing choice – stand with his sister or follow his heart. Award-winning author Pamela Ford explores the bonds of family as she takes readers on an uplifting emotional journey through grief, sacrifice, and the power of forgiveness.
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My Thoughts
This is the second in the Out of Ireland series. As with most books in a series, it’s nice to start with book one. But it definitely wasn’t necessary. I had no trouble at all picking up on everything. In fact, it was only when I started writing my review that I stopped to realize this was the second book in a series.
I learned so much about the Irish families who came to America to escape the hardships that their country was experiencing. This story was so enlightening and the historical facts were woven in beautifully. Plus I loved reading the Irish dialog.
Not only is the topic of Irish immigration to the United States explored, but also adoption. And the complications of what could happen if it’s not a legal adoption and the Mother eventually wants the child returned.
As I neared the end of the story I couldn’t imagine how it would end. Or, rather, would it end in a way that would satisfy me. I needed have been concerned. This beautiful story that touched on such things as understanding, forgiveness, love, and trust, managed to cause me to shut the book with a smile on my face.
My thanks to iRead Book Tours and the author for a copy of this book. I was completely free to post my thoughts.
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Book Details:
Book Title: To Ride a White Horse: An Irish Historical Love Story by Pamela Ford
Book Series: An Irish Historical Love Story
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 376 pages
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Aine Press
Release dates: January 2015
Content Rating: PG-13: There are two pretty mild love
scenes, short and not explicit. Virtually no swearing except the more
common Irish versions: “Jaysus” or “Jesus, Mary and Joseph.”
Book Description:
Gold Medal Winner, IPPY Awards • Finalist, National
Readers’ Choice Awards • Finalist, Maggie Awards for Excellence •
Finalist, Kindle Book Awards
“A sweeping historical love story that hits all the marks.” –Publisher’s Weekly starred review
Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.
Ireland 1846. With Ireland ravaged by famine and England unsympathetic to its plight, Kathleen Deacey faces a devastating choice – leave her country to find work or risk dying there. Despising the English for refusing to help Ireland, she crosses the ocean to support her family and search for her missing fiancé.
But when her voyage goes awry, she must accept help from an English whaling captain, Jack Montgomery, who represents everything she despises – and with whom she is reluctantly falling in love. As Kathleen fights to save her family back in Ireland, she finds herself facing yet another devastating choice – remain loyal to her country or follow her heart.
Award-winning author Pamela Ford captures the anguish of a devastating period in Irish history and delivers a historical saga of hope, loyalty, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of love. With more than a half million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is known for creating stories that are emotional and moving.
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Meet the Author and Interview
Pamela Ford is the award-winning author of historical and
contemporary romance. She grew up watching old movies, blissfully
sighing over the romance; and reading sci-fi and adventure novels,
vicariously living the action. The combination probably explains why the
books she writes are romantic, happily-ever-afters with plenty of plot.
After graduating from college with a degree in Advertising, Pam spent
many years as a copywriter and freelance writer before inserting a plot
twist in her career path and writing her first book. Pam has won
numerous awards including the Booksellers Best, the Laurel Wreath, and a
gold medal IPPY in the Independent Book Publisher Awards. She is a
National Readers’ Choice Awards finalist, a Kindle Book Awards finalist,
a Maggie Awards for Excellence finalist, and a two-time Golden Heart
Finalist.
Interview
How did you do research for your book?
I started with a lot of searching online and at the library, but eventually I took a trip to Boston and Cohasset. The museums and libraries there offer so much more in-depth history for the area. Plus, I got a first-hand look at Grampus Ledge where the brig St. John went down, the cemetery, and specific areas of Boston, which helps me be confident in the book’s accuracy.
When did you realize you wanted to write novels?
I was a new mother, working part-time as a freelance writer and decided to write a book. That book took eight years earned lots of rejections. So I set about learning the craft – and sold my third book. Fun fact: fifteen years after putting my second book aside, I pulled it out and revised it. That book became book one in the Out of Ireland series: To Ride a White Horse.
What comes first, the plot or the characters?
For me, the plot always comes first. I get kernel of an idea for a plot, and then I decide who would find themselves in that predicament – and why.
In today’s tech-savvy world, most writers use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper?
I’m so used to writing on a computer, the words flow straight from my brain and out my fingertips. When I try to write longhand, something gets jammed up. I think it’s because I can type so much faster than I can write.
Where do you write?
Now I write at home at my desk. But prior to the Covid pandemic, I used to spend part of almost every day writing in different coffee shops. The coffee was strong, the energy bubbling, the vibe happy. I’m looking forward to doing it again when we’re on the other side of this nightmare.
What is the last great book you read?
I recently finished the Shades of Magic fantasy trilogy, which I loved. It’s a really creative premise with great characters and wonderful writing. The first book in the series is called A Darker Shade of Magic.
What’s your favorite dessert?
Cookies…I love cookies. I can eat a stack at a time. Give me a glass of milk to dunk them in and I’m happy!
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Tour Schedule
Jan 6 – Library of Clean Reads – book review of TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE / giveaway
Jan 6 – Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Jan 7 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author Blog – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Jan 11 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Jan 12 – Working Mommy Journal – book review of TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE / giveaway
Jan 13 – Mystery Suspense Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 14 – Literary Flits – book review of TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE / giveaway
Jan 15 – Sadie’s Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE / giveaway
Jan 20 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Jan 20 – Library of Clean Reads – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Jan 21 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 22 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – book review of TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE
Jan 25 – Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS
Jan 26 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jan 26 – Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 27 – Literary Flits – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Jan 28 – Pause for Tales – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Jan 28 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 29 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Jan 29 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS
Feb 1 – Corinne Rodrigues – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / giveaway
Feb 2 – High Society Book Reviews – book review of A RUSH OF WHITE WINGS / guest post / giveaway
**Enter The Giveaway**
Ooo This sounds good, I love Irish history 🙂
The dialog was so much fun to read!
I Bet 🙂 I would be trying to read everything in an Irish accent 🙂 😂😂
Seriously! When I was talking to someone in the back of my mind it had an Irish lilt. Fun 🙂
Thank you for the lovely review and for featuring my Out of Ireland series!
You’re very welcome!