Praise for Kate Hoffmannâs Mighty Quinns
âKeep your fan handy! It was impossible for me to put this steamy, sexy book down until the last page was turned.â
âFresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Jack
âThis truly delightful tale packs in the heat and a lot of heart at the same time.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Dermot
âThis is a fast read that is hard to tear the eyes from. Once I picked it up I couldnât put it down.â
âFresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Dermot
âA story that not only pulled me in, but left me weak in the knees.â
âSeriously Reviewed on The Mighty Quinns: Riley
âSexy, heartwarming and romantic, this is a story to settle down with and enjoyâand then reread.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Teague
âSexy Irish folklore and intrigue weave throughout this steamy tale.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Kellan
âThe only drawback to this story is that itâs far too short!â
âFresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Kellan
âStrong, imperfect but lovable characters, an interesting setting and great sensuality.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Brody
Prologue
âTHE HOUSE LOOKS lovely, Sally. Just lovely.â
Aileen Quinn stood in the foyer of her Irish country house and gazed around at the festive holiday decorations. Though the first week in November was a bit early to put everything up for Christmas, she didnât care.
Most people waited for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 before bringing out the decorations. But this year, optimism filled her with the holiday spirit. This year, for the first time in her memory, sheâd spend the holidays with almost her entire family, and she wanted to savor that joy for as long as possible.
âIt does look grand,â Sally said. âIâve missed all the holiday cheer.â The housekeeper slipped her arm through Aileenâs and smiled at her. âI believe this will be our best Christmas ever.â
âI was thinking we ought to put another tree upstairs,â Aileen said. âJust at the top of the stairs. We still have my collection of German glass ornaments, and they would fill a small tree.â
In years past, sheâd made up for her lack of family by overdecorating the house, hoping that it might fill her with more Christmas spirit. But it had never worked. No matter how beautiful the decor, she had still been alone. So for the past twenty years, sheâd just stopped, not bothering to acknowledge the holidays at all. It had been too painful, bringing up so many regrets.
The doorbell chimed and Sally left her side. âI suppose that will be Mr. Stephens.â She peeked out the door, then turned back to Aileen. âAnd heâs brought a guest. A young lady.â
Aileenâs eyebrow arched up and a smile twitched at the corners of her mouth. âWell, now, isnât that a surprise? The last time I spoke with Ian, we discussed his rather dismal social life. I canât believe he acted so quickly.â
Sally pulled the door open. Grasping her cane, Aileen moved to greet her guests. Her gaze fell on a pretty young woman with bright green eyes and dark hair that fell in soft waves around her face. âHello there,â Aileen said, holding out her hand. âIâm Aileen Quinn.â
Two spots of color rose in the womanâs cheeks and she smiled. âMiss Quinn, it is such a pleasure to meet you. And thank you for welcoming me into your home.â She glanced around. âItâs just beautiful.â
By the accent, Aileen could tell the young lady was American. Aileen looked over at Ian. âWould you care to make the introductions, Mr. Stephens?â
âAh, yes, yes. My apologies. Miss Quinn, this is Marlena Jenner from Back Bay Productions in Boston. Sheâs the producer I told you about. The one who wants to make a documentary about your life.â
Aileen chuckled softly. âI see. Well, Mr. Stephens, I admire your persistence. But as I said before, Iâm not certain my life would be so interesting on film.â
âOh, but I disagree,â Marlena said. âYours is a rags-to-riches story. And your books are so popular worldwide that Iâm sure all your fans would want to get to know you better. Youâve done so few interviews over the years, Miss Quinn.â She drew a quick breath, then quickly continued on. âAnd Ian has told me about your search for your brothers. Perhaps this documentary could help to find Conal.â She turned to Ian. âIt is Conal, right?â
He nodded and forced a smile as she started to continue with her plea. But Aileen jumped in. âMiss Jenner, Iââ