Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 1) by Nora Roberts

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I'm almost embarrassed to admit this but I must be one of the last romance readers on Earth who has not picked up a Nora Roberts book before. I don't know how this has happened given that she is so wildly popular, but it happened and I am going to remedy this flaw of mine in October. The beginning to this trilogy is due to be released on October 29th and it seems right up my alley so it is going on my list to read right now. It is available for pre-order and is only $7.99 for a new release which is fantastic. Here's the book description from Amazon:

With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland.

County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.

Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and their lives.

When Iona lands a job at the local stables, she meets the owner, Boyle McGrath. Cowboy, pirate, wild tribal horsemen, he’s three of her biggest fantasy weaknesses all in one big, bold package.

Iona realizes that here she can make a home for herself—and live her life as she wants, even if that means falling head over heels for Boyle. But nothing is as it seems. An ancient evil has wound its way around Iona’s family tree and must be defeated. Family and friends will fight with each other and for each other to keep the promise of hope—and love—alive…