I really enjoyed reading Irish Lover written by Lila Dubois which is a part of her Glenncailty Castle series. This was a sexy, contemporary romance story that could be read as a standalone since I have not had a chance to read any of the other books yet. Now that I have, I'm really looking forward to the other stories. I really liked the hero in this book, Michael Baker, especially his close relationship with his mom. It was so nice and heartwarming to see how much he loves his mom. Their scenes together were sweet and made me smile and chuckle. The heroine, Mary Callahan, had more of a tragic past with the loss of her parents when she was a baby and my heart ached for what she's lost. She's come back home to Ireland, her birthplace, to learn more about the parents she never knew and about herself. I enjoyed the spontaneous meeting between Michael and Mary and the instant connection they have. The author did a great job establishing the chemistry between these two characters and making it look natural. Readers will find out later on why that is and I liked that tidbit. Their sex scenes were sexy and hot and I couldn't get enough. It was nice to witness Mary's emotional and tearful journey as she heard stories about her parents from the folks who knew them. The tales were deeply touching and I found myself feeling what Mary was. You could sense that Mary was making peace with her past and her feelings about Ireland. Even though this was a short novella, it packed a huge punch. I'm so glad I got to read this book and now I want to learn more about the other characters that popped up from the other books. I cannot wait to read all the other stories in this series and learn more about "the castle" and Ireland. There is only one complaint that any reader could have with this title and that is that it is over far too soon. The story itself is delightful and told in such a believable way that the reader has to accept it as true and factual. The characters are solid and honest and the bits of truth about Ireland and the Irish folks only sweeten the reality of it. If you need a great getaway this afternoon, then look no further.
What do You think about The Irish Lover (2000)?
I really liked this book, fast read and I want to know more about Mary and Michael!
—Jl1990
