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There are three good reasons why dashing Civil War hero and New York lawyer William Teague cannot tell artist Mae Kendrick he's in love with her. One, she told him he was dull. Two, she is the niece of an important client. Three, she just hired him to find the man she doesn't remember marrying.
As Will unravels this peculiar case, he makes a shocking discovery about Mae's childhood, one that shifts the investigation to the land of her birth--Ireland.
But on the voyage overseas, circumstances become increasingly bizarre. Mae is taunted by ghost-like visions, and Will is pursued by a beautiful stranger who just might be trying to kill him. When Mae suddenly vanishes, Will is forced to enter a thin place, an ancient monastic ruin leading to Ireland's Celtic otherworld, in what becomes a race against time to find her. But are Will's war-honed instincts any match for the alluring forces of Irish legend? Can he protect Mae from the apparitions of her past? And just how far beyond the breaking point can secret love be tested?
A captivating tale of mystery and self-discovery, Cliff of the Ruin escorts the reader into a mythical world to explore the ever-hazy lines between romanticism and love, regret and repentance, wishful thinking and hope.
As Will unravels this peculiar case, he makes a shocking discovery about Mae's childhood, one that shifts the investigation to the land of her birth--Ireland.
But on the voyage overseas, circumstances become increasingly bizarre. Mae is taunted by ghost-like visions, and Will is pursued by a beautiful stranger who just might be trying to kill him. When Mae suddenly vanishes, Will is forced to enter a thin place, an ancient monastic ruin leading to Ireland's Celtic otherworld, in what becomes a race against time to find her. But are Will's war-honed instincts any match for the alluring forces of Irish legend? Can he protect Mae from the apparitions of her past? And just how far beyond the breaking point can secret love be tested?
A captivating tale of mystery and self-discovery, Cliff of the Ruin escorts the reader into a mythical world to explore the ever-hazy lines between romanticism and love, regret and repentance, wishful thinking and hope.
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About the Author:
Bonnie McKernan started her career as an advertising executive before making the unconventional switch to copywriter years later. She has lived on three continents and draws from her travels to write historical romantic adventures that, in her words, "blend light-hearted amusement with themes you'll want to chew on." This is her first novel.
Review:
"A simple mystery spins into so much more... Very much recommended reading." --The Midwest Book Review
"Carefully researched and steers well clear of tired stereotypes about the Emerald Isle." --Historical Novels Review
"A magical story, wonderfully told... This is world-building at its finest... brilliantly crafted... Cliff of the Ruin is an exceptional book, a delightful mix of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, adventure, and mystery." --San Francisco Book Review
"A mystery novel, a fairy tale and a love story rolled into one. Mystical and compelling... I could not put the book down." --Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
"Gripping and well-told.. An entertaining and thought-provoking story, providing a deeper perspective on the meaning of love, faith and forgiveness." --IndieReader Review
"Cliff of the Ruin is a witty, refreshing, and delightfully entertaining story that the reader will not want to put down. This reader suggests you buy two, one to loan and one to keep." --Affaire de Coeur
"Historical fantasy with complex undercurrents, spiritual depth and many surprises... The pacing is impeccable... A wonderful book." --Awesome Indies
"A well-written historical fantasy... Its complexities will delight readers." --Alice DiNizo for Readers' Favorite
"Carefully researched and steers well clear of tired stereotypes about the Emerald Isle." --Historical Novels Review
"A magical story, wonderfully told... This is world-building at its finest... brilliantly crafted... Cliff of the Ruin is an exceptional book, a delightful mix of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, adventure, and mystery." --San Francisco Book Review
"A mystery novel, a fairy tale and a love story rolled into one. Mystical and compelling... I could not put the book down." --Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
"Gripping and well-told.. An entertaining and thought-provoking story, providing a deeper perspective on the meaning of love, faith and forgiveness." --IndieReader Review
"Cliff of the Ruin is a witty, refreshing, and delightfully entertaining story that the reader will not want to put down. This reader suggests you buy two, one to loan and one to keep." --Affaire de Coeur
"Historical fantasy with complex undercurrents, spiritual depth and many surprises... The pacing is impeccable... A wonderful book." --Awesome Indies
"A well-written historical fantasy... Its complexities will delight readers." --Alice DiNizo for Readers' Favorite
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- PublisherAbbott Pr
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 145820670X
- ISBN 13 9781458206701
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages418
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