Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her grandmother's directions and a heart full of hope, finally ready to find the family and sense of belonging she's always craved. When she reconnects with her cousins in County Mayo and lands a job at a local stable, she meets the impossibly charming Boyle McGrath—a man who embodies every fantasy she's ever had—and suddenly her new Irish life feels like it could be everything she's dreamed of. But as Iona settles into her newfound family and blossoming romance, she discovers that dark ancient magic has been woven through her bloodline, and it's up to her, Boyle, and her cousins to face down a force that threatens everything they hold dear. With her signature blend of romance, magic, and fierce family bonds, Nora Roberts gives us a swoony, character-driven love story wrapped in the thrilling promise of an epic battle between light and shadow.

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Blend ethereal folk with smoldering indie romance—think Hozier's mysticism meets The Lumineers' warmth. Layer in sultry alt-pop (Florence + The Machine, Phoebe Bridgers) and acoustic magic that feels like Irish mist and slow-burn tension. Yearning, enchanted, sensual.