Fireflies

In my frenzy, I ran into something without realizing it. Big hands closed over my shoulders as I gripped the chest they belonged to. Under other circumstances, I'd be elated. Green eyes stared back at me, his reddish hair hidden beneath a baseball cap, huge frame swallowing mine easily Bridget had never considered herself special, odd definitely. But nothing worth looking at twice. And she had never cared to be looked at twice either. Until Declan, that is. Then one night Bridget is approached by a strange (and large) dog. Rescued by Declan, he reveals that Bridget may be special after all, a goddess even. And the dog has been sent to protect her. Does she have the strength to defeat a powerful witch and her three sons? Why is Declan involved in magic and mystery anyway? And can she save Ruad, her handsome mentor and the God of Knowledge into this new world? As they dig deeper, they uncover that they all have more in common than just their troubled pasts. The Ulster Cycles are a part of Irish mythology, and this novel depicts characters from the old stories in a new and creative light. While much is taken from these oral stories, this novel is a historical romance loosely based on them. With magic, mystery, and romance involved this is a novel about discovering your hidden potential and breaking past limiting beliefs. "5 stars for a fun reimagining of Celtic mythology. The characters are interesting and keep you engaged. It's an adult book for sure, with lots of spice thrown in the mix. I appreciate that it stays classy, and fades to black, allowing the reader to use their own imagination for bedroom scenes. I'll be reading it again." Amy McClain "I really enjoyed this book very much. It made me laugh, out loud a couple times. I found myself cheering on the good guys. I can't wait to read Dragonflies." Diana M. Gendreau "Loner Bridget turns out to be a sort of reincarnation of Brigid, an old Irish queen/faerie with the power to heal. She falls for her best friend, Declan, who happens to be her old world counterpart. Together they have to use their powers of intuition to stop evil forces. Hulse's writing is quick paced and fluid. I love the parallels she drew and the imagery she brought up. This book ends on quite the cliffhanger, and I'm impatiently waiting for the next installment!" Alli W