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Wild Roses : (The O'Byrne Brides Book 2) (The O'Byrne Brides Series) Kindle Edition

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The gentle sister of Ireland’s most infamous rebel, Maire O’Byrne remains ever loyal to country and clansmen—until a strange twist of fate carries her to Lord Duncan FitzWilliam, the proud Norman master of Longford Castle. Now she must feign amnesia to ensure her brother’s safety—even as her yearning heart seeks the warm shelter of an enemy’s arms. A man of peace in a land seething with rage, Lord Duncan is touched by this mysterious, afflicted lady whom he believes is a pawn in a dangerous family intrigue. Yet desire is Duncan’s greatest peril, for his need commands him to tear down the wall of secrets that stand between him and beautiful Maire—and to give himself fully and passionately to a love some would call treason.

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Ms. Minger transports you to medieval times with the turn of a page! Her characters are strong and independent with just the right touch of vulnerability. Ms. Minger leaves you anxious to continue the story, to carry on with the same characters, and to continue living in the world she created. Ms. Minger is a wonderful choice for those who have never been introduced to the medieval romance or those hardened fans who demand the best. A brilliant work, a memorable read! Diane Potwin--Literary Times

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Known and loved for her sensual stories that have captured the hearts of readers everywhere, Miriam Minger has earned rave reviews from Romantic Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and more who have praised her bestselling romance novels as "Brilliantly Imaginative," "A Marvelous Tapestry of Plots," and "Outstanding!" Discover more about Miriam Minger's award-winning books at miriamminger.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004BDP92Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walker Publishing (November 7, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2203 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
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Miriam Minger is the bestselling author of sweet to sensual historical romances that sweep you from Viking times to Regency England to the American West. Miriam is also the author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, inspirational romance, and children’s books. She is the winner of several Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards—including Best Medieval Historical Romance of the Year for The Pagan's Prize—and a two-time RITA Award Finalist for The Brigand Bride and Captive Rose.

Miriam Minger says: It's been a wonderful experience to have all my novels published as eBooks, but the greatest thrill for me as a writer is when readers take the time to let me know they enjoyed my stories...

"I have read hundreds if not thousands of books in my lifetime and not once have I ever been moved to comment on one until now. This is without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read. I laughed. I cried. I remained at the edge of my seat devouring every single word you wove with this incredible story. I just wanted to let you know how deeply this story moved me and to thank you for creating it."

Wow. This one left me speechless, and thankful. I had done my job, which is to make you feel like you've dropped feet first into a world that captures your imagination and emotions so vividly you might be living and breathing the story. And that's one of the purest joys of reading, isn't it? I know it is for me, and it is my hope to continue to write books that make you live and breathe the adventure, laugh and cry, and that touch your heart.

I'd love for you to visit my website where you can sign up for my newsletter and read more about my books: www.miriamminger.com.

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NavyWave62
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
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I really enjoyed this story a lot. Even though this is book 2 of the series, it can be a stand alone.

The opening scene with the H dealing with something tragic broke my heart but also endeared me to the H. Also, the opening scene with the h will do the same to you.

My only problem is how many times the h said JESU, MARY AND JOSEPH. Truly, I will say a minimum of 20 times but I am sure it was more than that.

We have many villains. I couldn't understand why the H didn't get rid of his half sister sooner. Especially when she disrupted so many lives.

You will be treated to fights scenes, violence, suspense, twists, intrigue, love of family and just a thrilling story line that I hated when it ended. I did want more of an ending to know what their future held. Assuming we will have that in the next story that is already out and I can't wait. It's on the h's brother Niall, who had his heart broken in this story.

The H/h are both caring and want the best for those they care about. I didn't like the h keeping a secret, even though you understand why she did. There is lovemaking, outside of marriage, heat level 3.5 out of 5 if that. Since I felt a connection to the couple, it was filled with passion.

No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. I recommend this story, series and author. (ljb).
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Lady Moon aka Luna Moon
4.0 out of 5 stars Captive Hearts
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
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Maire O'Bryne wishes her legs worked better but she does what she can. Now having made a friend outside her clan brings pain and anguish. On the way home she allows her brother one last reprieve. However, an ambush puts all that on hold.

Duncan FitzWilliam, Baron of Longford Castle, wants peace. He has fought hard and long to win what he has now. With one half sister and two half brother's that distorted he mother and his life claiming him a bastard.

With his half sister, Adele, visiting, he now has that strain to contend with on top of the rebel raiding. Now Adele has kidnapped an Irish girl for him. The only issue is she can not remember anything but her name.
Maire remembers all but with hearing the way talk of her brothers abound she pretends to not know anything.

Now with three prisoners to deal with, Adele and her randy, evil men-at-arms, an amnesiac woman could things get worse. You bet!!

Enjoy this wild, witty ride in Ireland's countryside with great plot twists and characters that will capture you with honor, and courage.
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C. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartfelt Story Not To Miss
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
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The second book of the series continues a few years later with the focus on Maire.
It doesn't take long for this story to get wild and rough with many big OMG moments along the way.
Many characters in this story and several no one could like but the H and h were endearing and very likeable.
The charisma level is strong but the heat level is low 2 out of 5. There was enough heat to make it very enjoyable.
Each story leads into the next book so it is best to read the series on order.
Each book can be a stand alone but not for me. Once you start you can't wait to see what happens to the next sibling.
On a personal note once I started this story I stayed up until 1 in the morning to finish it.
Terrific ending that leads me right into the next book Wild Moonlight Seduction.
This author has never disappointed me and I do like a sexy story.
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Judge Tabor
5.0 out of 5 stars Duncan and Maire - Five Stars All The Way
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014
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The story of our little sweet, Maire, who was crippled and re-learned to walk but with an unusual gait was unbearably sweet. When Maire O'Byrne is captured by an immoralistic woman who intends to give Maire as a gift to her brother, Lord Duncan FitzWilliam, the Norman Master of Longford Castle, Maire is terrified that Duncan will learn who she is and hold her as hostage to get to her brother, Ronan, aka "Black O'Bryne," raider and tormentor of all the Normans in the area.

Duncan is an honorable man who has been known to hang his own people when they rape Irish women. When he realizes his hateful half-sister, Adele, has kidnapped the lovely woman he finds in his room, he immediately becomes her protector. Further, when he is told that Maire has been the butt of humor by Adele's friends due to the way she walks, he is livid. As the days go by, it takes very little time for Duncan to fall hard for Maire and she for him. Maire knows in her heart that things will never work out because Ronan hates Normans and Duncan and his men hate the Black O'Bryne for his raiding which has also resulted in some deaths.

Things do come to a huge head toward the end when Duncan realizes who Maire is and must find it within his heart to deal with the situation. The reader will not be disappointed in the eventual ending.

**Spoiler** At the very end, when Duncan comes - alone - to get Maire, the woman he loves, from the O'Bryne keep, it was one of the most romantic images I have ever been presented with in this genre. Duncan is one of my favorite heroes in this genre.
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Jenma06
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2011
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I love Miriam Minger! I'm working my way through all of her books. This is the Third book that I have read by her. I reccomend that you read Wild Angel BEFORE you read this book. This is the sequel to Wild Angel and reading that one first helps Alot with character development. I love the way Minger writes, everything is very intense. I could not put this book down! The heroine Maire appears timid in the book, but if you read the first book you have the knowledge that she just learned to walk for the first time since childhood two years prior and had been very sickly. Both her brothers were extremely over-protective of her because of this and She had just begun to gain a sense of freedom when she is captured by a group of Normans. She ends up being given to a Norman Baron (A very interesting and heated moment in the book I might add!). Again, I strongly suggest to anyone interested in reading this Book to read Wild Angel first, save yourself the confusion! Both are excellent books, you wont regret it! My only somewhat negative thought about the book was, WHAT HAPPENS TO NIALL? Maire's Brother? And where is his book dang it! lol:)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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A good book but a little bit too drawn out for me. It has a lot of drama, action and romance. It is similar to the previous book in the series as far as clan rivalries and fighting go.
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CTB ebeach
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2017
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This second book in this series was just as exciting as the first. The drama was intense. The love story part brought tears to my etes
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JP
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on December 28, 2020
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It was a good read.
A happy ending too.
Horrible relatives make things hard for the good people in the story.
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Kath (sunshine)
5.0 out of 5 stars Deserving all Five Stars !!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2012
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This was a heart renching tale of love, and a real page turner, I could not put this down.
Maire suffered a disability and had lost hope of ever having a husband who loved her and her own family, these things would never be her's for what man would want her as a wife. When she was captured by the enemy Normans, Maire could not tell them who she was, protecting her rebel brothers and clan was paramount, she new the ememy would use her to get to them. Maire decided the best cause of action was to pretend she had lost her memory, while she thought of a plan to escape. However she hadn't planned on the honourable Norman Duncan FitzWilliam she found herself to be having feelings for the man, she was so torn between protecting her family and the man she was becoming to love. She saw no hope for her and Duncan, how could there be. This one reduced me to tears....a fabulous gripping tale.
I highly recommend this story, please note there is a first book you should read to get the best out of this and thats Wild Angel, the story of Maires brother Ronan, again excellent book. Enjoy !!!
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lizzy
4.0 out of 5 stars Getting better
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2018
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A far better read than the first book in the series, enjoyable plot and less contrived. I did expect the hero to figure out at least an idea of the heroine's secret on his own, and the fact that it never occurred to him certainly made him seem not as bright as I would have thought he should be. Still, the author came through with a decent climax in spite of that, so I may end up giving the third book a chance as well. Undecided yet, and that fact is disappointing in itself.
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Trace
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming and couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2015
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You could read this book without series o e its about maries story its a lovely read I really got caught up in the medieval period you can just imagine being in the castle and how Marie felt brilliant !!!
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