Celtic Journeys Series by Janeen O'Kerry

After her boyfriend of six years dumped her, Christine Connolly thought the idea of being worshipped like a goddess wouldn't be so bad. Little did she know that a two-dollar torque bought at a tag sale would grant her divinity. No sooner had she put on the gold necklace than she found herself in ancient Ireland—and in the worshipful arms of a muscle-bound Celtic warrior... moreAfter her boyfriend of six years dumped her, Christine Connolly thought the idea of being worshipped like a goddess wouldn't be so bad. Little did she know that a two-dollar torque bought at a tag sale would grant her divinity. No sooner had she put on the gold necklace than she found herself in ancient Ireland—and in the worshipful arms of a muscle-bound Celtic warrior.But being idolized was hard work, as Christine soon realized, especially when her disciple truly believed she was Brighid, the goddess of fire. Christine had only wanted to be accepted for herself, not as some heavenly, flame-throwing deity. How could she have an equal, give-and-take relationship with a man who believed her to be a lady of tremendous power, a lady of unsurpassable beauty, a...Lady of Fire! less

As she rode among the emerald hills of the Irish countryside, Teresa MacEgan was swept into a magical Midsummer's Eve that landed her in ancient Eire. By the light of the silver moon, the dark-haired beauty encountered a quietly seductive traveler who welcomed her to his home, Dun Cath. Tall and regal, the rugged warrior kindled a fiery need within her, and she longed to yield to King Conaire's request to become his queen... moreAs she rode among the emerald hills of the Irish countryside, Teresa MacEgan was swept into a magical Midsummer's Eve that landed her in ancient Eire. By the light of the silver moon, the dark-haired beauty encountered a quietly seductive traveler who welcomed her to his home, Dun Cath. Tall and regal, the rugged warrior kindled a fiery need within her, and she longed to yield to King Conaire's request to become his queen. Yet despite the uncontrollable passion they shared, Terri could relinquish her independence to no one. But when an enemy endangered Dun Cath's survival, the royal wedding became a necessity. Terri found herself facing a fearsome choice: desert the only man she'd ever loved, or join her king of the moon and become the Queen Of The Sun. less

Born into a family of wealth and power, Shannon Rose Gray had to reinvent herself when her father's business collapsed. Planning to relocate to Ireland, the home of her forebears, after college, Shannon immersed herself in her studies. But when a strange gift revealed a mysterious scrap of vellum with musical notes and her name, she found herself whistling a different tune in a different time.Suddenly in pagan Eire, Shannon found the sexiest man she'd ever encountered: Lasairian... moreBorn into a family of wealth and power, Shannon Rose Gray had to reinvent herself when her father's business collapsed. Planning to relocate to Ireland, the home of her forebears, after college, Shannon immersed herself in her studies. But when a strange gift revealed a mysterious scrap of vellum with musical notes and her name, she found herself whistling a different tune in a different time.Suddenly in pagan Eire, Shannon found the sexiest man she'd ever encountered: Lasairian. Her senses ablaze with the beauty of the virgin land and the lighting of the Beltane fires, Shannon found herself enflamed by the virile Celt's touch. And when the feast's fires died and the morning dawned, the loving couple had joined. But there were things about Lasairian that Shannon didn't know. Was her handsome husband everything he claimed—everything she wanted? And the Beltane ritual—had it made her the prince's mistress by the waters near Abhain Aille, or the queen of his heart? less

The Sidhe (fairyfolk) reign in the sylvan glens of Eire, where Man has learned to fear them. But their folk is dying, their hunting grounds overrun and their bronze swords no match for Man's cold iron. Scahta, their queen, is helpless to act. Her people need a king, and on Samhain Eve, she finds one. Though raw and untrained, she sees the soul of nobility in Anlon--though he is one of the Man.

Raised as the daughter of an Irish nobleman, Muriel has the sight, which allows her to see the arrival of the noble stranger through her water mirror. It reveals a man struggling with the sea--a man, Muriel knows, is an exile, who by clan law are to be made slaves. But Muriel can't help but believe this handsome visitor--swaddled in mist and delivered to the rain-swept shores of Dun Farraige--will be her salvation. (July)

Visited by the Irish warriors of Cahir Cullen, Rioghan, the guardian of the fairy folk's treasure, watches their leader, Donaill, and senses something is different about him. Donaill seeks Rioghan's help in healing a woman the druids have failed. Together, they must overcome great dangers to prove that the greatest power of all is love. Original.

A king’s duty has never been so sweet… In order to please her oppressive parents and gain some freedom, Keavy agrees to marry a man she does not love, though it is to be in name only. She makes the journey to the neighboring kingdom and goes through with the ceremony—only to find that in this place it is considered the duty of the king to spend the wedding night with the bride. If she refuses, she will be sent home with her marriage declared invalid... moreA king’s duty has never been so sweet… In order to please her oppressive parents and gain some freedom, Keavy agrees to marry a man she does not love, though it is to be in name only. She makes the journey to the neighboring kingdom and goes through with the ceremony—only to find that in this place it is considered the duty of the king to spend the wedding night with the bride. If she refuses, she will be sent home with her marriage declared invalid. Although shocked by this unknown custom, Keavy finds herself drawn to King Aengus, a powerful and handsome man with the eyes of an eagle. Now she has to make the choice of either returning home—husbandless—to her very troublesome family, or submitting to the First Night attentions of the king. This book was originally published by Leisure Books in July 2003. less

To the First Harvest fair Niamh goes, for revelry with others of the island. The Fianna go, too: the finest of the king's young warriors. Of them, Bryan catches Niamh's eye. He is strong of body and fair of face, and he wants her for his "Lughnasa Sister"—his lover for fourteen nights. But what good is a fortnight, for when it ends she will have nothing. No; no matter how mighty Bryan is nor how tempting his kiss, she will give her heart only to one who wants more... moreTo the First Harvest fair Niamh goes, for revelry with others of the island. The Fianna go, too: the finest of the king's young warriors. Of them, Bryan catches Niamh's eye. He is strong of body and fair of face, and he wants her for his "Lughnasa Sister"—his lover for fourteen nights. But what good is a fortnight, for when it ends she will have nothing. No; no matter how mighty Bryan is nor how tempting his kiss, she will give her heart only to one who wants more. To Bryan she offers an ultimatum: "There are three things that women want, and it will be your task to learn them if you want to win me." Bryan never turns down a challenge. less