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Tears of the Moon

by Nora Roberts · Gallaghers of Ardmore #2

1999 · 346 pages

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 38k+ readers on Goodreads

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📚 Book 2 of a completed 2-book series

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📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 4.8 AMZ to 4.2 GR

About this book

When a dreamy Irish musician finally opens his heart to love, he discovers that magic—and the right woman—can transform everything. Shawn Gallagher has always been content spinning melodies in his own world, but the achingly honest longing in his music suggests otherwise, and stubborn, spirited Brenna O'Toole has seen right through him for years. As these two dance around their feelings in the misty Irish countryside, Shawn must choose between the safe solitude he knows and the chance to build something real with the woman who believes in him. It's a gorgeous, swoon-worthy story about finding your courage and letting someone in.

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Soft indie folk meets smoldering soul—think acoustic guitars, wistful vocals, and lush string arrangements. Misty, longing melodies with warmth underneath. Artists like Hozier, The Lumineers, Bon Iver, and Ólafur Arnalds. Slow-burn romance with gentle heat and Irish countryside magic.

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