I initially developed this list for a
friend of mine of Irish descent who loves Irish historical romances. But since
then, I have updated this list each year as I have come to love these stories
that feature Ireland, Irish heroes or heroines, and Irish immigrants in
America. The books on this list cover all time periods. Some transcend typical
historical romance as they bring to life heartrending tales of the wonderful
Irish people who survived much hardship to help make America great.
If
you’re looking for stories of the Emerald Isle or handsome Irish hunks, or worthy
Irish heroines to inspire, you will find them here. All these have been rated 4
or 5 stars by me:
· A Love by Any Measure by Killian McRae
· Beyond the Cliffs of Kerry by Amanda Hughes
· Black Falcon’s Lady by Kimberly Cates (originally released
as Nightwylde by Kimberleigh Caitlin)
· Black Sword by Kathryn Le Veque
· Briar’s Rose by Kimberly Cates
· Bride of the Baja by Jane Toombs (original author name Jocelyn
Wilde)
· Broken Vows
by Shirl Henke
· Carnal
Gift
by Pamela Clare
· Countess
of Scandal, Duchess Of Sin and Lady of Seduction,
the Daughters of Erin trilogy by Laurel McKee
· Crown
Of Mist
by Kimberly Cates
· Dark
of the Moon by
Karen Robards
· Dark Torment by Karen Robards
· Dream
Lover
by Virginia Henley
· Embrace and Conquer by Jennifer Blake
· Emerald
Ecstasy
by Emma Merritt
· Emerald
Prince
by Brit Darby
· Enticed by Virginia Henley (first published as
The Irish Gypsy)
· Forbidden
Love
by Karen Robards
· Forbidden
Passion
by Theresa Scott
· Golden
Surrender, The Viking’s Woman and Lord of the Wolves, the
Viking/Irish trilogy by Heather
Graham
· Her Warrior Slave and
Her Warrior King, from the MacEgan Brothers Series by Michelle
Willingham
·
Lady of
Conquest by Teresa Medeiros
· Lily Fair by Kimberly Cates
· Lions
and Lace by
Meagan McKinney
· Lord
of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter
· Maid
of Killarney
by Ana Seymour
· Moonlit by Emma Jensen (3rd in her
Regency spy series; the only one set in Ireland)
· Maidensong by Diana Groe
· Master of My Dreams by Danelle Harmon
· No
Gentle Love
by Rebecca Brandewyne
· Odin’s
Shadow
by Erin Riley
· Passion’s
Joy
and the sequel Virgin’s Star by
Jennifer Horsman
· Raeliksen and
Mac Liam (from the Emerald Isle trilogy) by Renee Vincent
· Rose
in the Mist and Irish Gypsy (from the Riordan trilogy)
by Ana Seymour
· Rose
of the Mists, A Rose in
Splendor and A Secret Rose, trilogy by Laura Parker
· Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With the Wind by Alexandra
Ripley
· Sea Raven by Patricia McAllister
· Skye
O’Malley
by Bertrice Small
· Stealing Heaven by Kimberly Cates
· Stormfire
by
Christine Monson
· Storm
Maiden by Mary Gillgannon
· Surrender the Stars by Cynthia Wright
· Tears of Gold by Laurie McBain
· The Black Angel by Cordia Byers
· The Divided Heart by Beppie Harrison
· The Game by Brenda Joyce
· The
Ground She Walks Upon by Meagan McKinney
· The
Hawk and the Dove by Virginia Henley
· The Heart and the Holly by Nancy Richards-Akers
· The
Highwayman
by Anne Kelleher
· The Irishman by Jennifer Roberson (first published
as Royal Captive)
· The Irish Devil
by Donna Fletcher
· The Irish Duke
by Virginia Henley
· The
Irish Princess, The Irish Enchantress and The Irish Knight,
trilogy by Amy Fetzer
· The
Irish Rogue
by Emma Jensen
· The
Irish Rogue by
Judith E. French
· The
Linnet by Elizabeth
English
· The Passions Of Emma by Penelope Williamson
· The Prize by Brenda Joyce
· The Rebel by Christine Dorsey
· The Sword of the Banshee by Amanda Hughes
· The Wayward One by Danelle Harmon
· Whispers
of Heaven
by Candice Proctor
· Wild
Angel
by Miriam Minger
· Windsong by Judith E. French
· Wolf’s Embrace by Gail Link
Thanks once again for one of your lists, Regan. BTW, the photo at the top of this post is: ?? :-). jdh2690@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Janice. It's the Rock of Cashel Tipperary, Ireland
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great list where does one start, although I have a read a few of these books I'm looking forward to picking a few up , have you read any of these ? And do you have any suggestions or favorites?
ReplyDeleteMaria, if you read the post it says I have rated all of these either 4 or 5 stars. The premise of my blog is to find the good ones for my fellow readers. I never put a book on this site I can't recommend. If you look at my Top 20 list (on the right side of the blog), you will see my very favorites. You can also look up my reviews on Goodreads and see my "Keeper" list.
DeleteGreat list!!! And you simply must add LONGING FOR HOME, by Sarah M. Eden! A wonderful, emotional tale about Irish immigrants.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I never add a book I don't read and can recommend. I've never heard of this author but will inquire if she wants me to review what appear to be her Western romances.
DeleteThanks, Regan, for including Black Sword!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good story, Kathryn!
DeleteThanks, Regan! I see some titles I haven't read before :-). I would also recommend checking out B.J. Hoff's, The Emerald Ballad Series (5 books).
ReplyDeleteDoris, I took a look at the first book on Amazon. It appears to be an inspirational romance... is it?
DeleteGreat list, thanks for sharing! I'm looking for books where one or both characters leave the island and travel across the Atlantic to start a new life. Even better if it's partially set on a ship. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you in advance!
ReplyDeleteNatalija, Beyond the Cliffs of Kerry comes to mind (the heroine travels from Ireland to America and, yes, there's a ship). As for others, you can look at my reviews of these on Goodreads (or search "Irish" on my blog as I'm starting to designate) as I will always describe the setting.
DeleteThanks! I'll check it out.
DeleteI have heard great things about "Touch of Lace" by Elizabeth DeLancey but haven't had a chance to read it yet. Unfortunately, it's out of print.
Blurb:
Stephen, a hardened Irish boxer determined to make a life for himself and his son in America, joins up with Irishwoman Anna, and together they begin a perilous and romantic journey.
Natalija, it's available from Amazon used for under $4, so I'll order it and see what I think. I hate it that the good ones are no longer in print.
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