Litfuse Blog Tour Event: Irish Meadows | Susan Mason

Irish Meadows by Susan Anne Mason is a treasure to read. It follows the story of two sisters that don't have the best relationship, and have entirely different goals in mind when it concerns their futures.  From quiet Brianna who just wants to further her education and graduate from college to Colleen who is happy to marry for money (or so it seems) proves to holds a delightful read. Join me in my review of this lovely start to a fantastic series to come. 




Summary 

Irish immigrant James O’Leary has spent his life building Irish Meadows into a thriving horse farm and is not about to let hard economic times threaten its success. He intends for his daughters to marry prosperous men–ones who will secure the family’s rightful place in society, and at the same time, guarantee the future of Irish Meadows. Both girls, however, have different visions for their futures.

Brianna and Colleen O’Leary know their father expects them to marry well. Yet despite his wishes, Brianna, the quieter sister, dreams of attending college. Vivacious Colleen, meanwhile, is happy to marry–as long as her father’s choice meets her exacting standards. When stable hand Gilbert Whelan returns from college and distant family member Rylan Montgomery stops in on his way to the seminary in Boston, the two men quickly complicate everyone’s plans. It will take every ounce of courage for both sisters to follow their hearts. And even if they do, will they inevitably find their dreams too distant to reach?

My Thoughts 

I really enjoyed this book and its premise. Its about two sisters close in age but not in relationship with one another and the predicament their father expects of them: a good marriage to help the family.  So we meet first Brianna who is a quiet young woman who loves to read, be around her father's horses and just recently the one man she has ever had feelings for has resurfaced in her life. Brianna was a fun character to read because these were the moments where she got to open up especially when it concerned her attention towards Gilbert.  The relationship between the two was good and at times as the reader aggravating (but in the best way), just kiss already!! I loved how the writer decided to focus Brianna's character towards having a passion for college and acquiring her education in a time where women having that opinion was seen as unnecessary.  I felt it made the book feel more present in the time it was placed and as a woman reading about it made it great to see what she had to overcome and stand firm on in order to achieve her dreams. 

Now my favorite character to read though was Colleen. At first I didn't think I was going to like her because from the information that I was given as the reader from past things that Colleen had done I was expecting a brat type of character who was shallow and was going to irritate me throughout the reading. Ooooooo how happy was I when they image was shattered and instead I was presented a broken woman who had gone through a hurt that she had never expressed to anyone else until Rylan.  Rylan was the perfect person for Colleen, I just have to say that! So good.  Their relationship was most of the time Rylan trying to help Colleen find her way in her relationship with God.  There is a huge full circle for both of these characters and I just loved them both so much that I looked forward to their scenes the most. 

From the beautiful intricate language to the detailed descriptions of the story itself this author and her stories are a much watch out for. This is a beautiful tale of redemption in relationships with people but most importantly with God. 

Highly recommend this book to anyone who knows how to read! Looking forward to more by this author! 

Rating: 4 out of 5 bookshelves 
I received a free copy from Litfuse Publicity in return for an honest review.

About the Author 



Susan Anne Mason's debut historical novel, "Irish Meadows," won the Fiction from the Heartland contest from the Mid-American Romance Authors Chapter of RWA. A member of ACFW, as well, she lives outside of Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and two children.

Link to Author's: Facebook, Website, and Goodreads 

Purchase her book: Amazon and B&N

In His Grace, 
Taylor Reid 

Will Brianna and Colleen have the courage to stand up to their father's schemes to save their horse farm and instead pursue true love? Don't miss Irish Meadows, the newest book by Susan Anne Mason! As the farm slips ever closer to ruin, their father grows more desperate. It will take every ounce of courage for both sisters to avoid being pawns in their father’s machinations and instead follow their hearts. And even if they do, will they inevitably find their dreams too distant to reach?

Join Susan in celebrating the release of Irish Meadows by entering to win her Kindle Fire giveaway and RSVPing to her September 1st author chat party!

 

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HD 6
• One copy of Irish Meadows

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 9/1. The winner will be announced at the Irish Meadows Facebook party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Susan and other readers, as well as for a chance to win some great prizes!

RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 1st!