"Fun time in BALLYMUIR"
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 for Muir House. Jenna needs an infusion of fast cash to buy Muir House
before her rival does. Worse she feels attracted to the
one person who could destroy her dream as he has the loot
to make a bid for Muir House. However, though business
wise he knows he should tender the proposal, his feelings
for Jenna keeps him from completing his assignment. Anyone who peruses the opening line will be hooked to read
this tale, the previous one (see THE LAST BRIDE IN
BALLYMUIR), and the upcoming tale (hopefully starring the
sister of the first novel's hero). The story line lives
up to the fabulous opening as the audience obtains a fine
contemporary romance starring two likable lead
characters. The support cast is solid, but Jenna and Dev
make the tale as their goals place them in opposition to
the desires of their respective hearts. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 10, 2004
SummaryDorien 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....
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