by Nora Roberts
First published 1999
Jude Murray abandons her American life and retreats to Faerie Hill Cottage in Ireland. She buries herself in local folklore research, hoping to rebuild her sense of purpose. Aidan Gallagher runs his family's pub after years of wandering the world. He knows every myth and legend of his homeland by heart. When Jude and Aidan meet, he recognizes something in her that draws him completely. She needs healing. He needs grounding. Aidan begins teaching Jude the old stories of Ireland, weaving tales of magic and mystery into their growing attraction. As Jude learns about the land's ancient secrets, she discovers her own capacity for passion. The cottage holds its own enchantments, and the folklore Jude studies seems to come alive around them. Together they build something new while honoring something very old.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Faerie Hill Cottage, Ireland
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