Dark Witch

The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

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...

Don’t miss the other books in the Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy:

Shadow Spell

Blood Magick

©2013 Nora Roberts (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Absolute Joy

There was never a lull in the story and such a romantic story!! Truly a exciting tale ..

Meh.Take it or leave it.

I have been an avid NR reader for almost 15 years and have always thought her one of the best in the business at creating characters that you believe in, love and want to fight for by the end of the book. Her last couple of novels, however, have left a bad taste in my mouth. I either just don't care how the story ends or honestly wish the two main characters would break up before the book ends because they have "divorced in 5 years" written all over them.

The story here started off intriguing with melding of generations and powers, and the descriptions of the Irish countryside made me want to book a ticket to Dublin post-haste, but the characters never really developed for me. I know this is a trilogy so at least part of the time you're setting up the story's for the next two characters, but I felt like that's ALL this book was. I found Iona annoying and Boyle lacking in the substance she usually gives her male characters. I'm intrigued by Branna and Finn and really hope the story picks up by the time it gets to their story...if formula holds that is likely to be the last book in the trilogy.

Katherine Kellgren apparently is an acquired taste as I've seen some unkind reviews of her narration. I LOVE her! I think she gives each character a unique voice and I've been introduced to authors I'd never have picked up on my own except I wanted to listen to another book she'd read. Overall, her Irish accents sounded great (American as apple-pie here, so keep that in mind), but her modulation of the American Iona when she got excited was a bit over the top.

I could take it or leave it with this one. If you've never read Nora Roberts I'd recommend starting with a book like Tribute, or The Search. If you like her series I thought the Bride Quartet was a lot of fun, particularly books 1 and 2.

Great book!

Nora Robert's books never disappoint! Can wait to read the other two books in this trilogy :)

weak story and over performed

I am sad. I love Nora Robert's. But the narration was over acted and much to loud. The story was like too many others.

Excellent

I loved this book. I have never read a Nora Roberts book I didn't like.

One of my favorites!

So well done. I just listened again, and I enjoyed it as much as the first listen. Enjoy!

Make sure to turn your volume!!!

Good story, only negative part is sometimes the narrator is so intense she is screaming the story 🙄🙄🙄

Loved it!

Strong narration and an engaging story. Classic Nora Roberts style! Will be reading the next book in the series.

Intense, Intriguing, and Magical

Iona and Boyle's story is a story of enthusiasm, impulsiveness, and strength. Iona is from America and is young. She is full of hope, promise and light. Boyle doesn't stand a chance. Together with Branna, Conner, Meara, and Fin they must fight a formidable evil foe. Katherine Kellgren does a great job of bringing Iona's story to life. She fills the listener's ear with all of Iona's emotions as well as the others. Emotions are not subdued nor are they monotone. Katherine is the perfect narrator for this series.

Classy

I have loved this series each time I hear it! The narrator is SO expressive! and the story is written really well with characters you fall in love with.