Blood Magick: The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 3

BLOOD MAGICK concludes the trilogy of books about the cousins O'Dwyer. It is the story of two people who have loved one another most of their lives and yet have been kept apart by evil hundreds of years old. THE STORY: Branna O'Dwyer and Finbar Burke grew up together and dreamed of living their lives together. The two are witches who matched incredibly well. The first time they made love as teens, however, Fin was marked with the sign of Cabhan, the evil sorcerer who tried to kill Branna's ancestor. The mark signifies that Fin is descendant from Cabhan. Branna broke things off with Fin because she knew that they could not be together when the evil that is Cabhan continues to stalk her family. Through the first two books of the series, Fin and Branna worked together as the people in their lives intertwined. In this book, the three cousins joined by those who love them, plot the final confrontation with Cabhan that will free them all. OPINION: This was my favorite book of the series. Branna and Fin have loved each other even though they have been kept apart by the evils of Cabhan and the curse of Branna's ancestor. The pain and angst of these two who love each other and yet know that they cannot be together is beautifully written. At the same time, there is such rightness in the two being together that I had to keep reading every page wondering how the two would work out the problems facing them. I especially liked that there were no false conflicts set between Fin and Branna. The only thing keeping them apart in this book is the external forces. There is no doubt that they have loved each other through the twelve years of their separation despite the fact that each has gone on to live their lives. The truth and strength of the love of two people who cannot see a way to be together permeates the story. I also really enjoyed that both characters are strong, but not brittle. They have deep vulnerabilities to each other and to their friends and family, but they use the love that binds all of them. In the end, it is the love that is their greatest strength. The book is about the connections that bind us to others and the strength that comes from opening oneself up to that love. The story ended as one might expect and yet the journey was deeply satisfying and I am happy to recommend this book. WORTH MENTIONING: Roberts has a special touch with her witchcraft books. The book is informative and respectful without being preachy or shrill. The subject matter may be paranormal and yet these characters are deeply grounded in reality in so many ways that the witchcraft angle feels real and solid instead of fanciful. FINAL DECISION: This is my favorite book of the series. I think it is a definite read for those who have followed the trilogy, but I think that it is best as part of that trilogy. CONNECTED BOOK: BLOOD MAGICK is the third and final book in the Cousins O'Dwyer series. The book can be read on its own, but the story of Cabhan and in fact, the story of Branna and Fin have been a part of all three books and I must recommend that readers start with the first book in the series, DARK WITCH, and continue with SHADOW SPELL in order to fully appreciate the story. STAR RATING: I give this book 5 stars!

I LOVE Nora Roberts and her books, and have for a very long time. Only 3 authors pre-date her in my reading history, Stephen King, Dean Koontz and F. Paul Wilson, and I continue to read them all to this day, as I have chosen my authors well. Many others have joined them over the years, but it’s right to remember and honor those originals, separately from the others. Because of them, I’ve been Blessed with some great reading and a lot of wonderful entertainment and enjoyment over the years, and Nora Roberts has been, and continues to be a major contributor to that, and I’m so very grateful! While I continue to read her standalones, her series, and her trilogies especially, are my very favorites, and this book and trilogy are no exception. She weaves incredible tales, with great, fully formed characters and backstories; sweet love stories filled with romances, that are earned and worthy, not instantaneous; highly colorful and descriptive worldbuilding, that leaves you longing to visit these places yourself; and wonderful adventures, filled with plenty of magic and the supernatural, and just a touch of danger, to keep your pulse jumping from time to time. These are altogether great stories individually, but as a complete trilogy, they are amazing! I would definitely recommend reading these books in order, as the stories build upon one another, leading to a fabulous conclusion, as she once again, and always, wraps the stories up beautifully, leaving nothing unfinished. I read all 3 books in 2 days, and it was time well spent! I very much enjoyed this trilogy, and it has become one of my favorites to reread. If you are looking for a great read, and a ton of entertainment and enjoyment, this trilogy will give it to you, in spades. I highly recommend this author and this trilogy. It’s definitely worth the time and the read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

THE TRIO OF TRIOS A GREAT READ. Read them in a little over three nights they were Books hard to lay aside. The Characters grabbed me into the STORYand wouldn’t let me go to the last and I’m still sitting here thinking WHY COULDNT IT HAVE LASTED. AS WE ALL KNOW ALL GOOD THINGS HAVE TO END. A GREAT ENTHRALLING STORY.

In Blood Magick, Nora Roberts concludes the captivating Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy with a tale rich in Irish tradition, family bonds, and the complexities of love. The story centers around Branna O'Dwyer, who embraces her heritage as the owner of The Dark Witch shop, crafting enchanting soaps, lotions, and candles infused with her magical touch. Surrounded by a close-knit circle of friends, family, and beloved animals, Branna embodies strength and selflessness, yet feels the absence of true love in her life. Branna’s heart is intertwined with Finbar Burke, a man whose past connection with her is fraught with history and bloodlines that keep them apart. While Fin has spent years traveling to escape the void left by their shared moment of passion, the bond between them remains unbreakable. Their relationship is both a source of comfort and torment, as they navigate the flames of desire amidst the shadows of their complicated legacies. As a storm of darkness threatens their peaceful existence, it is Fin's loyalty and strength that will play a crucial role in the battle against the ancient evils haunting their families. Blood Magick is a masterful blend of romance, suspense, and magic, highlighting the power of love and the enduring bonds of family. This compelling finale will resonate with fans of the series, drawing them into a world where magic and love triumph over adversity.

Where do I start? I absolutely adored this long awaited book. I've said it before and I will say it again... Nora Roberts is a feckin' genius. She tells a story like nooooo other. She is lyrical, the fluidity in which she weaves her tale is AMAZEBALLS. Reading one of her books is like music for the eyes. It ebbs and flows like a lazy river, taking us on a journey that twists, turns and leaves us sighing for more. Branna and Fin....well we ALL knew they belonged together...but the fun was in the journey. And truly these two were the glue of the story. I adored all of the characters in this trilogy. But they were at the core of it. The tangled web was perfect, AND the unraveling of it...even better. What I love about her books is the voices of her characters. She writes her men just as awesome as her woman. I adore when she writes about Ireland, and when she adds there lore and magic. Well that is what I call perfection. Bk 3 did not disappoint me...I am looking forward to her next endeavor. This is a perfect example of why she is one of the best romance writers around. Thanks for another awesome journey!!!!

Loved all three books!

This is an awesome series! If you haven't read it, you need to start from book one and get started. I love my romance with a supernatural twist and Nora Roberts is one of the best writers when it comes to that. The story starts in Ireland in the past and tells about about the life of a woman who is a strong witch, she and her family have drawn the attention of a man, he is a witch as well and he is willing to do most anything to increase his power. He has killed, and will again, but he knows this woman is a powerful witch and he wants her power. She sacrifices herself to try to stop him and protect her children, unfortunately she fails at stopping him and now her children must take up the burden. The story takes up in the present and the latest generation of witches of the O'dwyer line. The three carry the power and the burden of destroying the evil that still lives has been passed on to them. The three books tell the story of how the three come together with the help of those they love to fight for their lives and the lives of the future O'Dwyer generations. An excellent story, a must read!

In spite of the few times that Branna annoyed me with her "Fate chooses for us and blah blah blah", I really liked the conclusion to The Cousins O'Dwyer trilogy. I thought it was a great ending and it had me interested from beginning to end. I loved seeing the six of them together and I really liked Branna and Fin once she forgets the stupid fate thing and finally makes her own choices. I could feel the love they had for each other and their hurt for not being able to be together so all I wanted was for them to be together because they WERE MEANT TO BE. I enjoyed every part with them, their arguments, their love words, EVERYTHING. I also loved how everything resolved and how the three and three and three combined, although I wish I could've seen more of Boyle and Meara with their new acquisitions. What I absolutely hated was how fast everything ended. I NEEDED an epilogue. The book needed it. I felt there were so many things left unresolved. OVERALL: Though I can understand the similarities between this series with Three Sisters Island and even The Sign of Seven, I think each book stands on its own. Nora Roberts has written hundreds of books so I understand how some parts of previous books can make another appearance in her newest series. I do think though, that this series was not as well developed as its predecessors. Also, visiting Ireland felt more realistic in her Gallaghers of Ardmore series. I think she used better descriptions and made me feel I was in Ireland. In here, more than the description of places, it was the dialogues that would remind me where I was, without them it could've been anywhere else. Finally, I recommend this series to those who don't have a big knowledge of Nora Robert's PNR series. It's impossible to not make comparisons and know that her oldest series are MUCH BETTER. If you haven't read them, you'll enjoy her new one more than I did.

Loved all 3 books. Loved the storyline everything. The characters were interesting and you felt part of their lives. The only downside was I felt the story ended to soon. After spending 3 books getting to know the characters and the fact they spent a lot of time focused on Cabhan and defeating him it would have been nice to at least see them marry n start their lives without the threat of Cabhan hanging over them. It felt unfinished. But having said that I will be reading more from Nora Roberts

This book is the third in the series but just as entertaining as the others.Nora Roberts is definetely one of my favourite writers.

This is a good book. It was fast. Shipping came as describe. Had no damage to it and one of a trilogy I was looking forward to read

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Nora Roberts is a favourite of mine and this trilogy was written in her usual style. It was much better than her wedding books.

Le troisième volet de la série est tout aussi bien que les deux précédents. Très agréable à lire les jours de pluie. Intrigue et fantastique sont au rendez vous.