Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish trilogy #3) by Nora Roberts

I Give this book 3 Stars!

Description: Darcy Gallagher has always believed in the pull of fate, the magic of legend...and the importance of money. She longs to find a rich man who will sweep her away -- into a world filled with glamour and adventure, and the exotic life that is her destiny...
A wealthy businessman with Irish blood, Trevor Magee has come to Ardmore to build a theater -- and uncover the secrets hidden in his family's past. He thought he had given up on love long ago, but Darcy Gallagher tempts him like no woman ever has.   She's gorgeous, intelligent, and she knows what she wants -- and he's more than willing to give it to her. But as their mutual attraction flares into passion, they look into their hearts -- and find out what happens when you truly believe...

While it wasn't a bad way to wrap up the series, I just didn't like this one as much.  I would have liked to seen more of Darcy's softer side.  It's there, but it seems the story focuses on how shallow and selfish Darcy can be.  I liked Trevor (who wouldn't like a handsome rich man who comes and sweeps you off your feet!)  But, I didn't feel their romance was as believable as the ones in the first two stories.   I also wish there was more focus on Carrick and Lady Gwen when the spell was broken.  The legend is so woven into the story and then all you get at the end is their riding away on a winged horse.

Jewels of the Sun (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts

I give this Book 3.5 stars!

Description: With her life in turmoil after a failed marriage and growing disappointment over her career, Jude Murray sets off on a journey to Ireland. To her grandmother's cottage on a faerie hill in Ardmore. There she hopes she will be able to find herself again.
But the mystic charm of Ardmore grows on Jude - as does the handsome and kind pub owner, Aidan Gallagher. She soon finds herself caught up in the charm and fantasy of the land and people around her, challenging her beliefs and all that she thought she wanted out of life.

I don't read romance that often.  It's not that I don't like them, it's just that I usually enjoy other books more.  I love the series "In Death" published under J.D. Robb, so every once in a while, I'll pick up a Nora Roberts book.  I always enjoy them, I just don't usually seek them out.  This was no exception.  It was a really good for a romance book.  I  loved the Irish parts of it.  Now some people I'm sure hate the Irish cliches, but in a book like this I think it's wonderful.  I love the setting, the folklore, and the people.  And the romance part wasn't to over the top for me.  It's part of a series, but I think it works as a stand alone book as well.  While the main characters in #1 are still in #2, they are no longer the focus.  And I assume the same for #3.