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"Fun time in BALLYMUIR"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 10, 2004

Chicago blue blood Jenna Fahey relocated and opened up a restaurant in Ballymuir, Ireland in the historic Muir House that she hopes to own one day. After two years there renovating the place while serving meals, Jenny worries because London realtor Devlin Gilvane has arrived in town with plans Read more...

"Irish setting with colorful characters and delightful story."
Reviewed by Sabrina Marino
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 16, 2004

American Jenna Fahey has made Ballymuir, Ireland, and the restaurant, Muir House, her home. The restaurant is slowly growing into a successful enterprise and Jenna is hoping to completely own the lovely old home soon. Devlin Gilvane is a scout for a London-based company that purchases land for large developments. Read more...

Summary

Dorien Kelly, award-winning author of The Last Bride in Ballymuir which was hailed as "delightful" (Midwest Book Review), sweeps readers back to the picturesque Irish village where romance comes alive and friendly, gossiping neighbors help true love follow its course. Playboy businessman Devlin Gilvane arrives in Ballymuir secretly intent on acquiring the beloved historical landmark Muir House for a lucrative real estate venture. No one recognizes him for the threat he is -- except Jenna Fahey, the beautiful American chef who turned Muir House into an international destination for gourmands. Jenna spent years working at the finest European restaurants before establishing her own and even though the lease is coming to a close, she isn't about to give it up without a fight. But even as Jenna thwarts Dev's pursuit, she can't resist his rakish charm. With Dev and Jenna locked in a dispute -- and a game of temptation -- there are bound to be some hot nights in Ballymuir....