• Born in Ice

  • Born in Trilogy, Book 2
  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Fiacre Douglas
  • Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,644 ratings)

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Born in Ice

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Fiacre Douglas
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Publisher's summary

RITA Award Winner, Best Romance of 1995

When the harsh storms of winter descend upon western Ireland, the locals stay indoors - and visitors stay away. Brianna Concannon's bed-and-breakfast becomes a cold and empty place. And that's fine with Brianna. She enjoys the peace and quiet, even when icy winds howl at her window.

This year, though, she's expecting an unusual guest: mystery writer Grayson Thane, from America. A restless wanderer with a dark past, he plans to spend the cold winter alone. Yet sometimes fate has a plan of its own. Sometimes a fire can be born in ice...

©2007 Nora Roberts (P)2007 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Captures the charisma and earthy charm of Ireland." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fiacre Douglas characterizes the icy, beautiful Brianna Concannon, recently jilted, with subtle nuances and tonal shading mixed with a thick Irish brogue." (AudioFile)

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The narrator has improved somewhat in this second book or the series. I think the best "performance" was the drunk fellows (no other spoilers). It seems he slowed his pace a little; or maybe I'm getting used to him. But there is still room for improvement.
Fortunately the story is wonderful. I've read many reviews for NR and while there are similarities and cross overs from other stories, it's become a game for me to find them. I enjoy them.

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Can't wait to listen to the next one

I am enjoying this series. The Irish twang of the reader is different to listen to. The mother is a real nasty piece of work.

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Number 2 of 3 ... just as good as the first book!

Loved the story ... loved the seeing the Grayson Thane character go from totally free and unsettled, to feeling the need to ... well, read and find out!

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Born In Ice

The narration is first rate! Loved how accents were switched with the character brought them more fully to life. Read the series several times and now have had the pleasure of it being read to me. Well done.

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Narrator is so awesome!

I could listen to Fiacre Douglas read just about anything! Great narrator! Nora didn’t disappoint either! She has such a grasp on Irish culture that it makes you imagine living there. Can’t wait to start Born in Shame!

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Born in Ice

A tender story of love that grows over time. A family in turmoil over how the girls were conceived.

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This one tops the list

this book made me laugh out loud and it also made me shed a tear or two. Who can ask for anything more....well that is just it I always read N Roberts books and I alway end up asking for more. Thanks again jd

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Nora Roberts' story rules, narration okay

Excellent story. Great humor. Passionate story. A trip to Ireland with details down to the sounds and smell. Thank you again Ms. Roberts! I got used to the male narration during the first book. It went better with this second one. It's hard to be able to hear a Nora Roberta' book if it isn't Susie Breck (Garden Trilogy) or Susan Ericksen (Key Trilogy). Those two women are superior performers in the audiobook world.

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Enjoy

I loved the story and wish it was longer! Would recommend to all readers! Enjoy!

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LOVE!

Love everything about this! of course I'm pretty partial to Nora anyway. The performance was well done.

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