"This magical romance is a keeper!"

When Sinead's daughter, Bronagh, committed suicide, Sinead cursed the Mulligan family, blaming them for Bronagh's death and her own misfortunes.

Nick Desmond's one goal in life was to become a New York policeman. His dreams are shattered when his father's murdered, and he's framed as a cop on-the-take. To make a living, Nick becomes a bodyguard. However, he doesn't let go of his desire for revenge against the man responsible for both his father's death and his being fired - Angelo Fazzini, Jr. Nick gets his chance for retribution when he's hired to protect the man's grandmother and daughter.

Maureen O'Shea is ready to give Nick the evidence he needs to prove everything, but he must ensure the safety of her and her granddaughter from her son, Angelo. The three flee to Ireland, where Nick meets Maggie Sullivan, a direct descendant of Sinead. Nick and Maggie are inexplicably drawn to each other. They soon find themselves caught up in the events of the past and must lay to rest Sinead's curse if they're ever to find happiness with each other.

This story is an entirely believable blend of magic and romance. It's definitely headed for my keeper shelf!

Reviewed by Debrah Douglas
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 20, 2003

Author Interview

Summary

Mulligan fans will also enjoy "A Mulligan Christmas", a gift from Deb Stover!

Mulligan Magic:

Maggie Mulligan was thrilled to be back in Ballybronagh, surrounded by her lively Irish clan. All she wanted was to raise enough money to keep the local school open so she could keep her teaching job. So why was she suddenly preoccupied with the mysterious new American who recently arrived in Ballybronagh?

Working undercover had taken former New York City police detective Nick Desmond to Ballybronagh, where he planned to gather enough evidence to take down his father's killer. But it wasn't long before Nick felt torn between his long- held yearning for revenge and his owverwhelming desire for the beaturiful schoolteacher. If he wasn't careful, his longing for Maggie would overtake him, generating repercussion that were far mor dangerous than his original mission.