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morellomel's review
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Loved the story, but Murphy came off so creepy in the beginning which I was disappointed about. He’s excused bc he’s handsome and Irish but it wasn’t what I was expecting for his story
iphios's review against another edition
3.0
Finally got to finish the last book in the Born In Trilogy. This took a while to pick up for me. I have enjoyed Murphy's presence in the first two books, but the way his character was in this particular book made me wonder if it's the same Murphy. I was looking at the clues and hints that might have been present in the first 2 books, but couldn't find it. Shannon, on the other hand, I didn't care for so much. Her character felt too flimsy and two dimensional for me to care about.
Overall, my experience of reading Nora Roberts and Romance wasn't bad. I wanted a little bit more from the story---tension, solid characters and a friction that felt real.
Will reserve my final thoughts for a blog review waiting to be written
Overall, my experience of reading Nora Roberts and Romance wasn't bad. I wanted a little bit more from the story---tension, solid characters and a friction that felt real.
Will reserve my final thoughts for a blog review waiting to be written
emylee41's review
3.0
Done with Irish Born trilogy. I loved Born in shame for Murphy as his character was impressive , funny and likable . Also , I enjoyed the other 2 couples story line .
Enjoyed the 3 books and would recommend them in heartbeat ❤️
Enjoyed the 3 books and would recommend them in heartbeat ❤️
kathystl's review
3.0
I didn't like this one as much as the previous one in the series. But it was fine.
victoriamarie2489's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Born in Shame
4 Stars
Shannon Bodine is devastated to learn from her dying mother that she is the daughter of Tom Concannon, a married man with whom she had a short-lived affair. It soon emerges that Shannon's half-sisters have been searching for her, and she travels to Ireland in the hopes of learning more about who she is. However, Shannon is wary of opening her mind and her heart to complete strangers, especially Murphy Muldoon, her sisters' rugged yet charming neighbor - a man who might just be her soulmate.
This was my first Nora book, which I read as a teen many moons ago. Although it has mainly withstood the test of time, it is somewhat more angsty than I remembered, and the inclusion of minor elements of magical realism is somewhat out of place as the first two books did not contain these motifs.
Shannon is very similar to Maggie in personality albeit not nearly as prickly and definitely more willing to admit her mistakes. They are both strong, stubborn and snarky, and their interactions are one of the highlights of the story along with Maggie's darling toddler, Liam, who is the cutest little devil!
The updates on the lives of the first two Concannon sisters and their husbands are delightful, and the friendship and camaraderie between the three men lead to some very entertaining scenes.
The romance between Shannon and Murphy has tremendous potential as they have excellent chemistry and their emotional connection is palpable. However, this is where the aforementioned angst is overdone mainly due to Shannon's reluctance to commit because she has a life in New York. This is very difficult to understand given that she has no family, few friends, and a tedious job in an advertising agency. Even she realizes that her life in New York is not all that, so why drag the issue out at all?
Overall, re-reading this series has been fun, and this book, in particular, will always hold a special place in my heart.
4 Stars
Shannon Bodine is devastated to learn from her dying mother that she is the daughter of Tom Concannon, a married man with whom she had a short-lived affair. It soon emerges that Shannon's half-sisters have been searching for her, and she travels to Ireland in the hopes of learning more about who she is. However, Shannon is wary of opening her mind and her heart to complete strangers, especially Murphy Muldoon, her sisters' rugged yet charming neighbor - a man who might just be her soulmate.
This was my first Nora book, which I read as a teen many moons ago. Although it has mainly withstood the test of time, it is somewhat more angsty than I remembered, and the inclusion of minor elements of magical realism is somewhat out of place as the first two books did not contain these motifs.
Shannon is very similar to Maggie in personality albeit not nearly as prickly and definitely more willing to admit her mistakes. They are both strong, stubborn and snarky, and their interactions are one of the highlights of the story along with Maggie's darling toddler, Liam, who is the cutest little devil!
The updates on the lives of the first two Concannon sisters and their husbands are delightful, and the friendship and camaraderie between the three men lead to some very entertaining scenes.
The romance between Shannon and Murphy has tremendous potential as they have excellent chemistry and their emotional connection is palpable. However, this is where the aforementioned angst is overdone mainly due to Shannon's reluctance to commit because she has a life in New York. This is very difficult to understand given that she has no family, few friends, and a tedious job in an advertising agency. Even she realizes that her life in New York is not all that, so why drag the issue out at all?
Overall, re-reading this series has been fun, and this book, in particular, will always hold a special place in my heart.
lissalovestoread's review against another edition
3.0
This was a reread for me. I read this when it first came out, and happened to come across it and re-read it in an afternoon. It's beyond an easy read. It is certainly not the best of this trilogy, and as with the entire trilogy, the book has a litany of complaints against it that have been hashed out enough that I feel I can skip mentioning them all in detail. It's a Nora Roberts book. You know what to expect when you pick it up, and that's what you're looking for when you pick it up. :)
At the end of the day, I just liked the characters of Maggie & Brianna, no matter how :::insert scathing adjective here::: they may be. ;) And so reading the final book in the trilogy was a way to finish off their story for me.
Is it life-changing literature? Of course not. Is it a realistic portrait of Ireland and her citizens in the late 1990s? Again, no. Is it something fun to read while nursing an injury? Yep. And that's what I needed on this particular day. :)
At the end of the day, I just liked the characters of Maggie & Brianna, no matter how :::insert scathing adjective here::: they may be. ;) And so reading the final book in the trilogy was a way to finish off their story for me.
Is it life-changing literature? Of course not. Is it a realistic portrait of Ireland and her citizens in the late 1990s? Again, no. Is it something fun to read while nursing an injury? Yep. And that's what I needed on this particular day. :)