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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a trilogy about the land we’re drawn to, the family we learn to cherish, and the people we long to love…

Book One of The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy
Dark Witch

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…

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With the support of her maternal grandmother, Iona Sheehan arrives in County Mayo intent on finding out more about her family’s history and legacy of magic. She has more than her share of the luck of the Irish when she meets her cousins Branna and Connor O’Dwyer on her first day. Not only do they welcome Iona into the family fold, they also don’t think she’s crazy when she tells them that she’s had dreams about an evil sorcerer named Cabhan. More than 800 years earlier their ancestress, Sorcha, the original Dark Witch, thwarted Cabhan’s plan to steal her powers, and he has been plotting his revenge ever since. After moving in with Branna and Connor and taking a job working for cranky but incredibly sexy stable owner, Boyle McGrath, Iona begins putting down roots in Ireland. But her newfound happiness may be short-lived unless she and her cousins can find a way to harness their powers and defeat Cabhan. Best-seller-extraordinaire Roberts works her own brand of literary magic as she begins a new trilogy featuring the cousins O’Dwyer. --John Charles

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“Roberts works her own brand of literary magic as she begins a new trilogy featuring the cousins O’Dwyer.”—
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“Magical, romantic, compelling and appealing—Roberts at her best.”—
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“Roberts spins a mesmerizing tale of good vs. evil.”—
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0425259854
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (October 29, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780425259856
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425259856
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.93 x 8.2 inches
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Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Shelter in Place, Year One, Come Sundown, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They describe the storyline as mesmerizing and sharp, with tension and hope. The characters are compelling and relatable, with real human qualities. They appreciate the magic and witchcraft elements in the series. Many customers enjoy the trilogy and the Irish setting.

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3,019 customers mention "Readability"2,952 positive67 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the writing style interesting, well-paced, and simple. The story blends family, love, and magic. Readers appreciate the narration, though some feel it could be improved.

"...And all of this is woven with the lovely lilting language of Ireland and all of the magical mythology of that land...." Read more

"...I read this book through quickly and I really can't wait for the next book in the series. This is a 4 plus book...." Read more

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2,141 customers mention "Storyline"1,865 positive276 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it mesmerizing, magical, and sharp. The characters and storyline are different enough to feel like you're not reading about them. The drama is well-handled, and the romance is enjoyable. Readers appreciate the setting in Ireland.

"...The romance adds spice to the story without overpowering a really fantastic plot. --The lovely lilt of the Irish spoken word...." Read more

"...great evil beastie is out to get us and we all might die’ the drama was well handled, it was there but it allowed the plot to flow naturally without..." Read more

"...books, however, Roberts has infused THE DARK WITCH a lyricism and romantic mystery that is not typical of her more recent books...." Read more

"Another fine read from Nora Roberts with all the fire, romance, and magick expected...." Read more

926 customers mention "Character development"818 positive108 negative

Customers find the characters compelling and relatable. They appreciate their real human qualities that make them feel for the characters.

"...six brings something different to the table and the mixed cast of characters is so interesting. Things to love......" Read more

"...but thankfully that quickly changes and she becomes very likeable as her character arcs...." Read more

"...Her characters are compelling and the story is very intriguing...." Read more

"...The romance part of the book was great. I enjoyed Boyle’s character and I loved his reactions to Iona’s honest and straightforward approach to life...." Read more

580 customers mention "Magic"580 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's magic, romance, and adventure. They find the writing engaging and the Celtic setting captivating. The magical elements are fun and interesting, with a blend of past and present. The characters and feeling of magic are refreshing for readers.

"...My favorites are the series like this one, the one that spins a tale of magic right along with the characters that are so easy to love...." Read more

"...Her witches are not stereotypes or caricatures. She is able to make these aspects seem normal and reasonable...." Read more

"...fine read from Nora Roberts with all the fire, romance, and magick expected...." Read more

"Exciting. Adventurous. Thrilling. Magickal. Romantic. It’s all of this and more. I cannot wait to read the next in the series!" Read more

427 customers mention "Love of trilogy"408 positive19 negative

Customers enjoy the trilogy. They find the characters engaging and the storyline compelling. Readers appreciate the author's formula for trilogies, including character development. The trilogy is described as a classic Nora Roberts work.

"Loved this book which was the first in a 3 book trilogy! Bought next 2 and loved them as well!" Read more

"...I'm so pleased to have stumbled on to this. Another good series is Deborah Harkness's "All Souls" Trilogy...." Read more

"...but this series really tells the tale and those witches are actually important characters in this..." Read more

"...The MacGregors series is wonderful too." Read more

226 customers mention "Irish setting"221 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the Irish setting in the book. They find the majesty and beauty of Ireland appealing. The accent is described as beautiful, and the book makes them want to visit Ireland.

"...overpowering a really fantastic plot. --The lovely lilt of the Irish spoken word...." Read more

"...I loved the witchcraft, the romance, the Celtic setting and the characters...." Read more

"It was a good book and I loved the Ireland setting...." Read more

"Can't wait until the next book. Makes me want to go to Ireland. Love the characters. Steamy. Magical and heartwarming all together." Read more

755 customers mention "Interest"492 positive263 negative

Customers have different views on the book's interest. Some find it engaging and entertaining, keeping them hooked until the end. Others feel the characters lack passion and chemistry, finding the story juvenile and uninspiring.

"...It held me spellbound until the very last page and now I am anxiously awaiting the second book...." Read more

"...This book is usually the weakest of the trilogy...." Read more

"...The relationship between Iona and Boyle is deep, real, and satisfying. I highly recommend this book...." Read more

"Exciting. Adventurous. Thrilling. Magickal. Romantic. It’s all of this and more. I cannot wait to read the next in the series!" Read more

281 customers mention "Pacing"139 positive142 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's pacing. Some find it engaging and enjoyable, while others feel it starts slowly and gets annoying at times.

"...He just seemed so playful and goofy and optimistic, but also loving and responsible. Yes please. Here's another good one:..." Read more

"...Iona, at the beginning of the book, comes off a bit strong and a tad annoying but thankfully that quickly changes and she becomes very likeable as..." Read more

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"...My frustration and irritation with the book, NR, and the publishers was growing with every page, and after around ¾ of the book I started skipping..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
    I have read Nora Roberts for years and she never ceases to carry me away with her novels. My favorites are the series like this one, the one that spins a tale of magic right along with the characters that are so easy to love. Dark Witch is the first in a new series, The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy.

    There is so much to love about this book... love, magic, intrigue, friendship, and the eternal battle between good and evil. And all of this is woven with the lovely lilting language of Ireland and all of the magical mythology of that land. The romance between Iona and Boyle is wonderful, but the true focus of the story is the magic and the battle. I love a story that includes the romance we all love, but doesn't make it the entire focus of the story.

    Iona is a fabulous female lead, American-born, but of Irish descent. Her life hasn't really been bad, but she has felt disconnected and at odds with her life. So she decides to turn her own life on end and move to Ireland, to the place of her grandmother's childhood, in an effort to find her roots and find the place where she truly belongs. Part of her journey was to seek out her cousins, Branna and Connor. Once the three are united, it is then the magic truly begins.

    I really love that the magic of the story isn't limited to just the three cousins. It includes three of their friends as well, all of whom instantly accept Iona as one of their own. The circle that the six make include siblings, friends, lovers, cousins. Branna and Connor are siblings, cousins to Iona. Meara is Branna's best friend, not magical, but clearly a warrior in her own right. Boyle is friend to Connor, strong and steady and the perfect foil for Iona. And there is Fin, who has magic, and an interesting story, of his own. He is Connor and Boyle's friend and he clearly has a past with Branna. Each of the six brings something different to the table and the mixed cast of characters is so interesting.

    Things to love...

    --The blend of the past and the present. Most of the story is told in the present, but the beginnings of the battle between good and evil are rooted in the distant past of the late 1200's.
    --The blend of magic and romance. The romance adds spice to the story without overpowering a really fantastic plot.
    --The lovely lilt of the Irish spoken word. Love, love, love it and it comes through so clearly in Roberts' words.

    My Recommendation: I can't say enough for this book. I love it! It's been out awhile, but I purposely held on to it until all three books were out. I knew that once I started, I would NEED the next book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
    Winter 1263 Sorcha, the original Dark Witch, is being hunted by Cabhan who wants her powers for his own and will stop at nothing to get them but Sorcha will not freely give them and he cannot take them without her consent. With her husband off fighting a war and still weak from the loss of her unborn child, Sorcha knows what she must do to keep her three children alive. She merges her powers with the powers of her young children then sends them off so she can face Cabhan alone.

    County Mayo, 2013 Iona Sheehan has sold everything and left behind her grandmother, the only person who ever loved her, to move to Ireland, the place of her ancestors. In searching out the legend of the first Dark Witch, Iona hopes to find where she belongs by getting in touch with her roots, but she wasn’t prepared for just how in touch she would become. When she meets her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer, they know instantly that she is the third. The only thing left to do is teach her how to use the magick and prepare her for Cabhan, who already has her in his sights.

    As Iona learns how use the magick inside her, she also starts falling for Boyle McGrath, the owner of the local stable that she’s just been hired at.

    I’ve never been overly fond of Nora Roberts’ writing—it’s good, don’t get me wrong, but none of it has captured my attention the way The Dark Witch did. I found, no matter how hard I tried, I could not put this book. It held me spellbound until the very last page and now I am anxiously awaiting the second book.

    The main character, Iona, at the beginning of the book, comes off a bit strong and a tad annoying but thankfully that quickly changes and she becomes very likeable as her character arcs. Boyle McGrath, Iona’s love interest, gave off that typical Irish boxer swagger. Broody and one to keep women at arm’s length, he finds the situation he’s in with Iona to be a new one and jumps to some interesting conclusions which blow up in his face. I just wished that he would have been a bit more prevalent in the story—he’s in there, but I didn’t feel as though I really got a chance to meet him.

    While The Dark Witch was Iona’s story, I found that the other characters, Branna, Connor, Fin, and Meara intrigued me as well, which is good considering that their stories are to come (and I cannot wait to read them). They added a nice balance to the novel, and I cannot wait to get to know more about Fin, there was something about him—perhaps that he’s of Cabhan’s blood and walks the line between good and evil—that makes him enthralling.

    I also liked the way Cabhan and that whole aspect was handled. Rather than every page being ‘this great evil beastie is out to get us and we all might die’ the drama was well handled, it was there but it allowed the plot to flow naturally without being overloaded.

    Another plus for me was the way that Roberts brought the setting to life; I could almost feel the rain and smell the peat fires.

    As this is a trilogy, I knew that there would be a cliffhanger of sorts, but I was very pleased with the way the first book ended.

    Overall, I could not get enough of this book. While I wished that Boyle would have been introduced more, I think that it lent a bit of mystery that he wasn’t. Thoroughly intrigued and pleased, I cannot wait to read the second installment.
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  • Tammy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2024
    Just absolutely amazing. From the moment I picked up this story to the last page I couldn't put it down. It was so good I read it all in 1 day
  • Mehmooda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024
    One of my favourite books, part of a trilogy. Keeps you mesmerized. Suspense. Romance. All in one. Detailed and entertaining
  • Lehrerin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magie und Liebe
    Reviewed in Germany on July 19, 2021
    Absolut spannend! Magie, Bedrohung, Liebe. Die drei Hauptbestandteile des Romans, sehr spannend erzählt. Absolut empfehlenswert. Für Irland, Magie und Liebesroman Fans.
  • Cassie Croft
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2024
    I love all and any of Nora Roberts books. I keep coming back to The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy book series as it is sooo good each and every time I read these books. Love, magic and adventure!
  • Shana Zoellner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Começo estranho
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 18, 2014
    No começo, achei o livro meio estranho, mas do segundo capitulo em diante, tudo fica beeeem melhor! Amei! Mal posso esperar para ler os outros!