Welcome Home: Historic Romance of the Celtic Legends - Softcover

Boone, Martina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1946773182 ISBN 13: 9781946773180

Publisher: Mayfair Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

From the outlaw hero Rob Roy MacGregor to the tragedy of Bonnie Prince Charlie's last Jacobite Rising, the courage of Flora MacDonald, and the swashbuckling story of Morty Óg O'Sullivan, WELCOME HOME is a tapestry of the great rivalries between the Highland clans and the conflicts between England and the Celtic nations. Along the way, there are little known incidents that bring the personalities of Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, and other historical figures roaring to the page, together with legends, music, and recipes that will immerse readers in the romance of Scotland, Ireland, and Cornwall. Read it through from cover to cover or jump around via the table of contents. WELCOME HOME will make you reexamine the facts you thought you knew and the characters in your favorite historical novels. Perfect for readers who love Martina Boone's Celtic Legends Collection, Nora Roberts' romances from Scotland and Ireland, Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER series, Susannah Kearsley's modern gothic novels with a touch of history, or medieval or regency historical romances featuring men in kilts PRAISE FOR LAKE OF DESTINY "I loved this!!! It reminds me of a Nora Roberts series, The Gallaghers of Ardmore . . . but a Scottish version with men in kilts!" — Two Chicks on Books "Outlander-Lite Meets Gilmore Girls in Scotland. This is a story that sucked me in from the start and didn't let go until I'd laughed, shed a few tears and worked up an appetite. Fast. Fun. Romantic. Read it!" —Jenuine Cupcakes "Endearing and alluring! Modern day mixed with history, truth, folklore, and just the right touch of the blarney! — Thoughts on Your Words "So much charm it's magical!" — BookGeek PRAISE FOR COMPULSION “Skillfully blends rich magic and folklore with adventure, sweeping romance, and hidden treasure . . . Impressive.” — Publisher’s Weekly “Eight Beaufort is so swoon-worthy that it’s ridiculous. Move over Four, Eight is here to stay!” — RT Book Reviews, RT Editors Best Books of 2014 “Darkly romantic and steeped in Southern Gothic charm, you’ll be compelled to get lost in the Heirs of Watson Island series.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout “The perfect Southern family saga: charming and steamy on the surface, with cold-blooded secrets buried down deep. — Kendare Blake, NYT bestselling author “Haunting, atmospheric, and absorbing.” — Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author “Beautifully written, with vivid characters, a generations-old feud, and romance that leaps off the page. Not to be missed.” — Megan Shepherd, NYT bestselling author MARTINA BOONE'S CELTIC LEGENDS COLLECTION The novels of the Celtic Legends collection are heartwarming and uplifting stand-alone contemporary love stories set in Scotland, Cornwall, Ireland, and Wales with a bit of history, legend, and magic woven through them. They can be read in any order, although side characters from previous books are sometimes mentioned.

About this title

About the Author

Martina Boone was born in Prague and spoke several languages before learning English. She s the award-winning author of the Celtic Legends collection, starting with LAKE OF DESTINY, and the romantic southern gothic Heirs of Watson Island series, including COMPULSION, PERSUASION, and ILLUSION from Simon & Schuster, Simon Pulse.

She lives with her husband, children, a too-smart-for-his-own-good Sheltie, and a lopsided cat, she enjoys writing contemporary fantasy set in the sorts of magical places she d love to visit. When she isn t writing, she s addicted to travel, horses, skiing, chocolate flavored tea, Quality Streets, and anything with Nutella on it.

Review

     ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR WELCOME HOME ★★★★★     An enthralling, sweeping blend of history and legend. -- Reader Recs      
This book is truly immense and immersive and absolutely fantastic. PLEASE if you have not already, pick up all of Martina Boone's books and binge read them immediately! -- The Starving Bookworm      I have always been enchanted with stories that are set in Ireland and Scotland. I could never really explain it, but this book just nails it, why we, readers and authors, are so taken by the land, its history and magical qualities, the tragedy and drama, the deception and treachery. -- Maui Reader     This is a book you will want to read from cover to cover, many times. I am of both Irish and Scottish descent and I was simply enchanted! -- Amazon Customer Jenjwater     Highly recommend reading this book, even if you haven't started this author's books yet. She writes in a conversational way that makes the history come alive. -- Amazon Customer Danielle     From the Highlands of Scotland to the Beara peninsula in Ireland, this paints the picture of the behind-the-scenes from my favorite romantic novels, putting them context and giving me new perspectives, and I loved the way it was told--so conversationally that I felt like the author had taken me by the hand and was just telling me a really interesting and personal story. -- Amazon Customer etcbooks         ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR LAKE OF DESTINY ★★★★★   "I loved this!!! It reminds me of a Nora Roberts series, The Gallaghers of Ardmore . . . but a Scottish version with men in kilts!" -- Two Chicks on Books    "Outlander-Lite Meets Gilmore Girls in Scotland. This is a story that sucked me in from the start and didn't let go until I'd laughed, shed a few tears and worked up an appetite. Fast. Fun. Romantic. Read it!" --Jenuine Cupcakes    "Endearing and alluring! Modern day mixed with history, truth, folklore, and just the right touch of the blarney! -- Thoughts on Your Words     "So much charm it's magical!" -- BookGeek         ★★★★★  PRAISE FOR MARTINA BOONE'S COMPULSION ★★★★★               "Skillfully blends rich magic and folklore with adventure, sweeping romance, and hidden treasure . . . Impressive." - Publisher's Weekly       
"Eight Beaufort is so swoon-worthy that it's ridiculous. Move over Four, Eight is here to stay!" - RT Book Reviews, RT Editors Best Books of the Year   "Delivers a compelling mystery about feuding families and buried secrets, not to mention a steamy romance." - Booklist   
"Darkly romantic and steeped in Southern Gothic charm, you'll be compelled to get lost in the Heirs of Watson Island series." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout
    
"The perfect Southern family saga: charming and steamy on the surface, with cold-blooded secrets buried down deep. - Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author       "A fresh twist on the Southern Gothic--haunting, atmospheric, and absorbing." - Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author       "Beautifully written, with vivid characters, a generations-old feud, and romance that leaps off the page, left me lingering over every word, and yet wanting to race to the compelling finish. Not to be missed!" - Megan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfair Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1946773182
• ISBN 13: 9781946773180
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 348