Journal Entry 1 by Sidney1220 from McLean, Virginia USA on Saturday, September 08, 2007

Received from pbs.

10/17/07 This book was written in the 80's style of writing- full of purple prose and contrived situations so that the hero and heroine would end up in bed together. This is the 2nd Leslie LaFoy book that I couldn't finish, so I don't think I'll be trying anything else by this author. 

Journal Entry 2 by Sidney1220 from McLean, Virginia USA on Saturday, October 20, 2007

From Literary Times
In carrying out a deathbed promise to her aunt, Alanna Chapman is transported in time to 19th century Ireland. Her mission is to conduct an ancient Celtic ritual using her ability to see into the future, a task that will mean the difference between war and peace. Unfortunately, not only is Alanna not too keen on playing a role as Seer of the Ancient Find, but she certainly doesn't know anything about any magical abilities she might possess! She wants only to return to her staid fiance who would never be anything less than a gentleman, and who certainly never caused her pulse to race like that barbaric sea captain who keeps insisting that she can see the future. In spite of her protests, Kiervan des Marceaux is determined that Alanna will perform the ceremony, even if he has to drag her across Ireland by her hair! Frustrated and angry, Alanna escapes and leads him on a merry chase through Ireland's countryside as she does her best to work through her troubled thoughts. A run-in with an English lord puts her in danger, but Kiervan's arrival on the scene saves the day. However, Alanna's troubled emotions take another twist. How could she be attracted to a man who is from another time and threatens the walls she has so carefully built around her heart? With the help of a brooch and an Irish relative, Alanna not only learns more about her own family history, but she begins to realize that her trip back in time is only one part of her aunt's plan. As Alanna begins the ritual that will determine Ireland's future, little does she realize that the events of that night will shape her destiny -- whether it is alone or in Kiervan's arms.Ms. LaFoy's debut novel combines a healthy dose of mysticism with an explosive time in Ireland's history. The result is a well-written storyline full of intrigue. The electricity between a modern-day career woman and a domineering 19th century man sizzles and leaves the reader waiting for the next confrontation!Amy Wilson -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved

6/13/08 Reserved for pbs.

7/10/08 Mailed at the post office.