Born in Ice

Born in Trilogy, Book 2

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Fiacre Douglas

Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins

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)

Recommended

I read this story many, many years ago. As then, it was enjoyable. The thought process of a writer really struck me this time. Gray is an interesting character, and how he copes with his past (or doesn't, as the case maybe) is enlightening.

The narration was wonderful.

Wonderful

Beautiful book by Nora Roberts, I don’t like the narrator, but the book it’s to good to stop reading!

Wonderful story telling as usual!

Nora Roberts has an amazing talent for planting the most minute details into every book, I have been to Ireland and she makes me miss it. I can’t seem to get enough of her Irish landscapes and complex characters. The narrator for this book is probably the best I’ve heard to date although the narrator for the jewels of the sun trilogy was very good as well, but Fiacre Douglas made me fall in love with his voice and all the funny caricatures he managed throughout the book. Thanks for providing such a good listen.

A Trilogy to be Included in the Best Libraries

If you have read any of my past book reviews, you will know that I don’t believe in spoiler alerts. And following that sentiment let me tell you that Book 1 is good. I mean it is Nora Roberts…right? However, for some reason, I didn’t love the narration. The Irish accent was, as far as this South Texas Girl would think…spot on. The problem for me, I believe was the way the narrator seemed to rush through the female dialogue, making it seem somehow, cut off and thus, her withholding expression. In some ways, it was difficult, in Book 1, for me to connect with the family, Concannon. Relatable characters are what will invest a reader into the story. Don’t you agree? In fact, I am not sure that I would have continued the trilogy, had I not already owned the next two books. What a treasure I found, though.
It was in Book 2, BORN IN ICE, and narrated by the same gentlemen I might add, that I really was able to fall in love with this family. Oh, and fall in love, I did. What an amazing surprise it was for me too; enough, that is, to want to share my experience with you. I am not sure if I adapted to the narrator’s tempo, or if he slowed his pace and dynamics, but I loved him too.
I only just completed Book 2, and between you and me, I didn’t want it to end…and so it doesn’t…on to book 3 I go!
Credit Worthy – YES!

I usually prefer female narrators...

But this narrator was fantastic! It took me a while to get used to listening to a male speaking women's parts but his accents and voice performance was top notch. Great story, as always I love Nora Roberts.

Better narration for the second book.

What made the experience of listening to Born in Ice the most enjoyable?

Enjoyable listen.

Have you listened to any of Fiacre Douglas’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't know if it was my imagination, but it seemed like Fiacre slowed down for this second book in the series. With the slower narration, there weren't the annoying breath sounds like there were in the first one. Great job.

Ahhhh Dundee Cake and Wonderful Irish Tea

This is a lovely book that I own many years ago on CD. I love these member only sales that let me rebuy some of my earlier listens. This narrator has such a lovely, lovely Irish brogue, that you just want to go out and get a plane back to Ireland, if you’ve had the lovely opportunity to visit the Emerald Isles, This book will take you right in to the lovely cottages and enjoying afternoon tea, If you’ve not had the opportunity to travel to this lovely destination. Either way , make sure you do not miss this story. This one warms your heart and takes you into the heart of countryside of Ireland. I originally bought this story because of the Irish wolfhound. Books 1&3 i are delightful.
The narrator is absolutely wonderful. I’m so surprised we didn’t get more from him.
Where my comments of help question mark?

FAB!

Read all 3 books in the 90's when they came out. I find after all these years still enjoy them completely.
It's hard to find romance books that are as clean as can be for a triple romance book and yet still having a
great intriguing story completely connected. Funny thing is I read this one first in the beginning as I am
now, lol. Still didn't matter cause they all work together so well. Thing is I totally I identified with this one
on a personal level. Loving to cook and wanting to have a Bed and Breakfast myself. But at 63 now I
sadly realize that is a dream that will never bloom :(

Anyway enjoy :)

V.

Book 2 as good as Book 1.

A continuation of book 1 with the second sister coming to terms with her mom and finding love. Very enjoyable and can't wait to get to book 3.

Born in Ice

Brianna Concannon has turned her family home into a bed and breakfast, happy to invite others in for good food and a warm bed. But winter is not the tourist season and she is grateful to get a guest who wants to stay for at least a month. American writer Grayson Thane has no family and no roots and likes it that way. He moves from place to place, looking for inspiration for his books. Gray takes one look at the beautiful innkeeper and wants to get to know her. He loves her cooking, her quiet nature and her loyalty to her family. Brianna is drawn to Gray, but knows that he is a nomad and not a person who would stay permanently.

This is the second book in Roberts' Concannon Sisters trilogy. I absolutely loved both Brianna and Gray. Both are slightly wounded by the past, but have made better lives for themselves. And, they are both lonely, looking for that something that will make them complete. This is my favorite story in this wonderful series and I highly recommend it. My rating: 5 Stars.

2022 Re-read: I am listening to the audiobooks this time around. Still love this book. The narrator, Fiacre Douglas, does a fantastic job.