Life, Love and Books

          The Lady of Galoway Manor by Jennifer Deibel In this novel we go back to the 1920's Ireland; where we meet Annabeth DeLacy, a young lady whose family moved from Britain. Having an interest in working with craftsman, her father gets her an apprenticeship with the family who descended from the creator the famed Claddagh ring. Stephen Jennings has grown up with the shadow of romance and love all around him. After having his heart broken he no longer want to follow in his fathers footsteps of creating jewelry.   When Annabeth walks into his family's workshop, Stephen  is not happy take on a privileged young lady as others in his village are struggling to survive. After being appointed by his father to teach the jewelry making to Annabeth, Stephen choses to do his best to see that she is bored of it. But what he did not realize is that Annabeth is thrilled with a challenge. The more time Stephen spends with Annabeth, he starts to se...

A Dance in Donegal By Jennifer Deibel This is the first book that I have read that is written by Jennifer Deibel, but I have to say this was a delight to read. Jennifer creates a story that is so beautiful that takes you to the Emerald Isle.  Ever since she was a little girl, Moira Doherty has cherished the stories her mother told about her home land. But when the loss of her dear mother hit home, Moira starts thinking of them again. Her mothers dying wish is that she goes to Ballymann to teach as a schoolteacher. After a long journey from Britain to Donegal, Ireland; Moira arises to the challenge of teaching the local children. Her arrival in the village is met with some bitterness from as of the villagers, while others are filled with superstitions. Rumors float around about her mother that cause Moira to be concerned about her mothers past. But when one of the school kids fall ill, Moira rises to the challenge and cares for the youngster. With the help of a very kind older coupl...