Claddagh & Chaos


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Time is no authority on falling in love. It doesn’t create the emotion we all crave, it only allows us to become comfortable in its absence. Shamrocks and Secrets left us with Patrick and Christi Malloy finding their happy ever after. Despite the collaboration of evil forces who vowed to destroy them, they bonded together and came out stronger. However, Patrick did pose an interesting question; what happened in the missing twenty-five years? Clearly every romance has its honeymoon phase, complete with bells and whistles to blind us to the imperfections of the opposite sex. But when a lie is told, one with detrimental implications, how will Patrick prove to Christi their love is forever and not to believe what she sees with her own two eyes. Can Patrick find the truth before it’s too late? Or will their love come with a shelf-life? Claddagh and Chaos is the second installment in Cayce Poponea’s Code of Silence series. If you enjoy a Mafia romance with twists and turns which keep you guessing as to who the true villain is, then Claddagh and Chaos is for you. Pick up your copy and continue your adventure in the Malloy Family saga today!!!A




Luminous Chaos


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It's 1907 in the icily beautiful New Venice and the hero of the city's liberation, Brentford Orsini, has been deposed by his arch-rival - who immediately assigns Brentford and his friends on a dangerous diplomatic mission. They soon find themselves involved with some of the city's seediest and most fascinating inhabitants. But between attending soirees at Mallarme's house and drinking absinthe with Proust, they find a city awash with suspicion and danger. In the midst of lush adventure, a new question emerges: How are they going to get home?




The House of Joshua


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This captivating book introduces you to a loving, fascinating family and a special way of life. You will laugh and cry as you experience life with the family and friends of Joshua McCracken. You will find that it will leave you with a hunger for more. Mary Kathryn Donachy will capture your interest as well as your heart and leave you anxiously awaiting the unfolding saga of The House of Joshua.Paula J. Reichert Raising teenagers has never been easy, even in Pennsylvania in the 1800s. But this family relies on their faith, determination, and dreams of the future to survive the physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles they face. This is a saga of the McCracken family, led by Joshua and Mary Kathryn, who lead their children with love and dependence on their own individual faith and personal convictions. On their journey, they meet new friends and new opportunities. There are the crises of young love, dealing with scars of the past, as well as a perilous blizzard. We meet Indians and runaway slaves and learn about tanning and ice harvesting. This is a great page-turner. I couldnt wait to see what happened next.Daniel C. Brown




The Claddagh Mission


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It is 1942 and Army Lt. Tommy O'Shaughnessy, recent graduate of a southern military academy, is recruited by the U. S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) to go to southern Ireland. His mission: thwart any attempt by the Nazis to capture one of the country's ports. If he fails, the Germans will sever Britain's Atlantic lifeline to America and Canada. In a briefing before heading overseas, Tommy is warned to keep his eyes open for two potential adversaries: The Irish Blueshirts, a Fascist organization, and the Danann Brotherhood and Auxiliary. The DB&A is believed to the political wing of the Faerie World. Tommy travels to Galway, on Ireland's west coast, where he experiences an extraordinary series of adventures in which he combats Nazi spies, is pursued by a Faerie Princess, meets a priest who practices Druidism on the side, and attends a gigantic Faerie rally at Blarney Castle. The story reaches its climax atop legendary Dun Aengus, an early Celtic fortress guarding Galway Bay. Can Tommy prevent a German invasion that could knock Britain out of the war? Can he overcome the threat of the Faerie World to restore pagan rule to Ireland?




The Claddagh Heart


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The Claddagh Heart is a romance novel set in the backdrop of revolution. It was a revolution that brought massive destruction in Ireland, not only in materialistic terms, but destruction in relationships. Many families were destroyed over a period of time. Many mothers lost their sons, and many wives lost their husbands. The Irish revolution was long stretched, and the aftermath of revolution saw more destruction. A new definition of love began to evolve in the post revolution era. People were seeking escapism in one way or the other. The protagonist of “Claddagh Heart” too seeks escapism, and it is this escapism which creates the difference in relationships. Steve is back at home after fighting the war. In the IRA camp, he was the celebrated comrade and everyone liked his patriotic attitude, but at home, his family has come to hate him. It is seen that Steve is not able to win his family’s heart. He has to struggle through thick and thin. It is a relentless struggle before Steve finally makes the settlement. “Claddagh Heart” is where you will find people struggling and redefining love for their own petty means. It is a time where everything is going awry. Love is not easily obtained, and it is being taken over by hatred. People are finding the alternatives. What does love mean here? Welcome to ‘The Claddagh Heart’




Claddagh


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She was everything I needed and more than I’d ever deserved. Bradan "Claddagh" Adair Six years ago, I claimed an ol' lady, and a year later, she gave me the greatest gift any man could ask for - a son. But bringing our son into the world came at the price of her life, and my heart never recovered. Through the years, I've celebrated my brothers finding their women and starting families, but for me, it's just my son and I. I don't ever want to risk him and I loving someone who might leave us again. But the most important woman in my son's life is his school counselor. An intelligent, shy beauty named Clara Rogers, who has my son's heart . . . and my attention more than I want to admit. With my President missing and his ol' lady needing the club more than ever, the last thing I need is extra drama on my plate. Too bad I don't have a choice when I drive past Clara's one night to find her in the dirt, in tears, her face bloody and bruised. Bringing her under my protection is without question, but getting her to open up about who hurt her is like pulling teeth with rubber pliers— it's damn near impossible. Until the very man shows up looking for her, and he's a damn cop to boot. Now, he wants Clara back, but there's no way I'm giving her up, and I don't care what force we have to go up against. No one is gonna hurt this woman again, not now that she's mine, and her ex-husband better realize— Irishmen aren't scared of the cops, no matter how crooked they are.




Dancing with Chaos


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Patricia Monaghan is known to many readers for her many books on feminine deities, including The Goddess Companion, Seasons of the Witch, and The Goddess Path. But she is also a very accomplished poet. Poetry and physics dance in this collection, inspired by metaphors drawn from chaos theory and quantum mechanics. Mathematics can graph the heart's chaotic rhythm, but this poetry moves with that rhythm. From the strange attractor who disrupts life's laminar flow to the mysteries of sensitive dependence and hurricane in space/time. Dancing with Chaos links science and poetry in a passionate tango. Patricia Monaghan grew up in Alaska and now teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. She has won a number of prizes, including the Friends of Literature Award for poetry and the Alaska State Fellowship for poetry and fiction.




Raiden


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A man trying to get through a painful loss. A woman trying to find her place in life. A romance in trouble before it begins. Erin Parker flees from her home, forced to begin her adult life. With a backpack filled with lies and deception, she’s ill-prepared for what awaits her in the big city. Can she ignore the voices in her head and allow herself to experience what the world has to offer? Or will fear created in her as a child cost her the love of her life? Raiden Inman is trying desperately to begin living his life again. With the desire to do what’s right, will he be able to help the woman who has dropped into his lap? Or will the demons in his world rob him of the happiness he so desperately craves? Can Raiden prove to Erin his world of motorcycles and leather isn’t composed of the evil her guardian portrayed? Will she accept his property patch? Or will her fear be too much to overcome? Raiden is the first book in USAToday Bestselling Author, Cayce Poponea’s Saints of Chaos. This romantic suspense series will have you on the edge of your seat, chanting for the hero and praying for the salvation of the guilty. Join Cayce as she creates the kind of alpha every heart deserves, served with a healthy dose of good looks and enough charisma to melt even the toughest skeptic. Dive head first into a world where anything is possible and love truly conquers all, even if you don’t see the ending coming.




SEAL the DEAL


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SEAL trying to find himself. A woman drenched in self-doubt. A love grown out of friendship. Aiden Sawyer is in the prime of his life. With a beautiful girlfriend, a lucrative business, and the respect of his fellow SEALs. A late-night cry for help blurs the lines of friendship, granting clarity to the deception happening in his own backyard. Will he listen to the voice of reason in his head? Or will he toss caution to the wind and follow his heart? Jordan Holt is as loyal as they come. She’s harbored secrets involving nearly every soul in her tiny mountain town. When she stumbles across her boyfriend in the arms of another woman, will her loyalty remain? Or will she risk shattering the world of the only man she has ever loved? This suspense-filled romance will have you breathless and begging for more. Packed to the rafters with love, sex, and twist you will never see coming.. SEAL the Deal is the fourth book in Cayce Poponea’s Trident Brotherhood Series. If you enjoy strong alpha males who will stop at nothing to protect the women they love, sizzling sex scenes, and the evil of the world getting their just rewards, then you will love this installment in Cayce Poponea’s page turning series.




Secret Sins


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A powerful man living in the shadow of his father. An innocent girl crying desperately for help. A suspense-filled, romantic story of self-discovery. Declan Malloy was born into a lineage of great and powerful men. Molded from birth to one day take over leadership of the Malloy Family. His position dictates he must protect those who have been given certain badges of honor. Keeping them safe has never been a question on his lips until a late night cry for help places him at a crossroads. One decision with two choices. The first, lined in shrouds of secrets, lies, and deceit. The other, a clear path to living life on the edge, continuing his fast-paced world of power, money, and an endless supply of women. But when a secret is revealed after he announces his decision, will Declan hold on to his need to step out of his father’s shadow? Or will his obsession to stand tall cloud his judgment and jeopardize his reputation, while costing him his heart. Secret Sins is book four in Cayce Poponea’s Code of Silence series. If you enjoy a Mafia romance where the main character knows the true meaning of Family and is willing to sacrifice himself so others can continue to hold their head up. Where a young girl who refuses to hope for a love found in the pages of books and chooses instead to honor those who mean the most to her, then you will love this installment of Cayce Poponea’s page-turning series. Pick up your copy of Secret Sins and discover this installment in the bestselling series Code of Silence today!!!