Leaning against the white board fences in the rolling bluegrass of central Kentucky is a man who has come to America to find his dreams.Michael Quinn—tall, muscled and enough wit and blarney to win over the strictest female disciplined himself with an iron fist.He had come to the land that reminded him of home—the green hills of Ireland.There he would find his love and fight for her against the … fight for her against the worst the world had to throw against him.
He had set his sights on her and her name was Kathleen O’Hara, the virgin favored daughter of a wealthy, old-money family and owners of the well-known Tipperary.
Katie, however, had dreams of Hollywood where life was whatever you acted out on the stage and the world accepted you without boundaries.
She’d spent her entire life in preparation, but now that one Irishman, known as “The Mick” stood in her way.
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Evolving Dreams of Love
Caleb Borne romances his reader with the same passion that Michael Quinn uses to win the heart of Kathleen “Katie” O’Hara. Beginning in 1950’s Ireland, but set in early1960’s America, the novel is crafted with the seemingly endless possibilities and optimism of that time period as the reader moves between the lush bluegrass country of Kentucky and its debutantes, to the sparkle of Hollywood, the glitzy glamour of Los Vegas and back to Kentucky.
Borne weaves the tale of a boy who flees his impoverished life in Ireland riding on the back of an ill-gained “lost” and “found” racing ticket’s winnings. That opportunity provides Michael all the luck he needs to start over in America by reinventing himself, using his luck and charm—gaining polish, an American accent and a backstory. Familiar with horses and racing, he moves ever closer to his goal—to establish a dynasty in the bluegrass horse county of Kentucky. But, he needs access to the tight community which he gains by introducing himself to Stanley Walter O’Hara, the owner of a local horse farm, Tipperary. It is there that Michael discovers the true prize—the beautiful Katie, the daughter of O’Hara—who becomes the ultimate desire of Michael’s heart, more valuable than all possessions.
The evolving relationship of Michael and Katie is challenged by the pulls of Katie’s family, Michael’s brother, Colin and the changing dreams of Michael and Katie themselves. The weaving of these treads leads to an engaging and suspenseful tale which Caleb Borne sets before the reader in a time capsule of American life filled with beauty, love and sacrifice. It is a love story well worth reading.
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This love story is steamy hot and sometimes sweet. Michael comes Ireland and wants to duplicate his homeland. He finds it in Kentucky. however he finds his soulmate also;lovely Katie a fiery virgin with dreams outside her home. Will he convince Katie to be his? Or will a past revisited destroy them?
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This book is listed as an Irish Mafia story. While the mafia is in the story, it is not the primary plot. The is a great love story that sucks you in. I had to keep reminding myself that it is set in the 1960’s. Great job Caleb Borne! You are fast becoming one of my favorite authors!
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OMG!! I absolutely loved Michael and Katie’s story. A love story that kept me captivated and turning pages. Twist and turns that brought all my emotions to the surface and kept me intrigued and riveted to every single word. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Absolutely amazing storyline. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an amazing read
An absolutely compelling romance that is well written, well developed, and enjoyable. It is an engaging, fast pace page-turner with surprises, secrets, danger, betrayals, and twists and turns bundled together making it a fantastic on the edge of your seat read. The characters are likeable with sizzling chemistry between them. Definitely recommended.
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This was one of the best books I’ve read all year! It was so original. Caleb Borne did a great job with the writing of this book. I couldn’t put the book down! The book was based on the timeframe between the ’50’s and the ’60’s. This added to the intrigue. Michael and Katie were a great pair. They shared true love at its finest! This book had the perfect recipe of the finer things in life, the mob, twists and turns at every corner, and page after page of a romance that lasts an eternity. I highly recommend this book!
I love this book. Katie and Michael sure had some ups and downs and twists and turns. I wasn’t ready for it to end. This was the first book that I have read by Caleb Borne. I am very excited to read more.
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This book is an action-packed, romantic thrill ride. The reader will love Irish ruffian turned wealthy philanthropist Michael as he journeys from Ireland to America to start a new life in the bluegrass loveliness of Kentucky in the 1950s – 1960s. A horseman by blood, he falls for the beautiful Katie, the daughter of a stable owner with whom he seeks to do business. Katie is spoiled, spirited, young, and used to getting what she wants. Through Michael’s guiding hand, her family is saved from ruin and she is taught to respect others as much as she loves herself. When Michael’s dark past catches up to him, Katie stands by his side to fight his demons and find their happiness. This book was so good that I did not want to put it down.
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This book is absolutely amazing! Filled with great characters and an amazing story that is full of love, steam and suspense. I loved every minute of it and was sad when I reached the end. Katie and Michael meet when he ends up doing business with her father. Michael came from Ireland and made his way and Katie was raised on a horse farm by her parents. Michael wants Katie from the minute he sees her and so devises a plan. Her father, Stanley is heavily in debt and in danger of losing his family home. In exchange for paying off these debts , Michael will take possession of the O’Hara family home and get Katie’s hand in marriage in exchange the O’Hara’s get to continue to live there and run the farm. Stanley is not to tell his daughter though. Michael then takes Katie to LA where she hopes to become an actress. Things are going well until his brother Colin shows up and it is then that the suspense and intrigue starts. Colin owes a lot of money to the wrong people and expects Michael to pay. He even goes so far as to force himself into living in Michael and Katie’s new home that Michael buys for her when they return from California by way of a wedding chapel in Vegas. Colin begins to make their lives miserable and things get worse when Katie finds out she’s pregnant. When Michael gets backed into a corner, he goes to his lawyer Saul and asks for his advice. Saul recommends selling off everything and moving away. That’s the plan until the unexpected happens. The manager of the bank Michael uses brings some very interesting facts to his attention that will bring down the men trying to ruin his and Katie’s life. He is able to use this to remove these men from his life for good and allow him and Katie to get their happily ever after with the baby she carries with no more threats hanging over their heads.
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The book had me from the front cover. This is a page turning love story. Michael is from Iceland and comes to America to have the America dream. He meets Katie and sparks fly with them. Such a great love story.
My first read by Caleb Borne and I can comfortably say that I was totally intrigued and engrossed by the storyline.
The mystery, passion, deception, blackmail all just make this worth your time
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This is a great book. Michael is from Ireland. He moved to Kentucky because it reminded him of Ireland. There he meets and falls in love with Katie. Katie wants to leave Kentucky. Michael decides to help Katie with her dreams. What follows is twists and turns that involves romance, intrigue, suspense. Great characters and plotline. The story flows smoothly.
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Michael Quinn is the story of an Irishman who travels to America and makes his fortune. He is immediately attracted to Kathleen O’Hara, the daughter of the owner of a thoroughbred farm which Michael is interested in purchasing. He makes a deal with Kathleen’s father to pay his debts for dating his blue-blood daughter. Just when things seem to be perfect, trouble arises with unexpected situations for the couple. Caleb Borne has written an amazing love story with a little bit of every emotion. The novel has great characters, an interesting plot, intrigue, unexpected twists, romance, and steamy chemistry. I strongly recommend this great romance.
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The author has again given us characters that we can care about. Michael has brought himself up from a street rat in Ireland to a respected man in Kentucky. When he meets Katie, he knows that he needs her to be his. He does everything he can to keep her safe but his brother, Colin, finds him and threatens his and Katie’s happiness.
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Michael is an Irish immigrant and Katie is a southern spoiled but not bratty lady. Michael is rich, powerful and wants respect. He meets Katie and immediately is smitten with her. He can give her all her dreams but will it be worth it ? Their love for each other grows as Michael gains Katie’s trust. There is a steady growth in their relationship and then there’s so much drama. Betrayal ~ Mobsters ~ Twist and Turns that’ll shock you ~ Past comes back ~ Romance
This is a great read. Michale and Katie are wonderful characters !
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Michael Quinn was not always rich or successful. He was however very resourceful and willing to go out on a limb and take risks. I’m also pretty sure he could charm his way out of almost any bad situation. I love the way his character exudes power and strength but also has a vulnerability that makes him even more irresistible.
Kathleen comes from a wealthy family. She’s wanted for nothing growing up except adventure. She wants nothing more than to break the mold and become a Hollywood sensation. Guess who can help make all her dreams come true?
The characters share intense chemistry and are very well written. I love the mannerisms Michael displays and found myself reading all his lines with a thick Irish accent. (Think Colin Ferrell) It’s enough to make anyone swoon. The story is fast paced, entertaining and does a great job blending the past with the present.. Readers will stay engaged from start to finish.
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Michael Quinn by Caleb Borne is a great read. engaging,intense and steamy filled with action,suspense and twist and turns that will put you on edge while reading,a story of Mick and Kate, michael is an irish and left to go in america for a better life and kate is a wealthy debutant,this an intriguing story that got me hooked from start to finish,loved it! a must have and read,well done!
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I was pulled into this story from the first page! Michael has gotten everything he’s ever wanted. A man of wealth and power, he pursues his future wife with the same determination. Katie is young, ambitious, and innocent. Their chemistry builds as he gains Katie’s trust. Michael can help her fulfill her dreams but at what price? Michael is a perfect blend of rogue & gentleman. He is strong with moments of vulnerability. Katie may be spoiled, but she’s not a brat. I loved her adventurous, loyal spirit. This story is thoughtful and well-written with good character development. It is told in first person with some flashbacks. There are a few twists and turns, dangerous situations, and ruthless characters. This is a romance with hot-blooded passion. Michael Quinn is an enjoyable weekend read!
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This is the story of Michael Quinn, originally from Ireland who has landed in the bluegrass world of Kentucky. He fled Ireland in the late 1950’s with a knowledge of horseflesh and a very profitable “found” race ticket. He’s now an American billionaire interested in thoroughbred farms. While visiting one such farm, he is introduced to Kathleen O’Hara. He’s immediately totally smitten by her. Michael uncovers that her father has overextended his loans, and makes a deal to bail out the father in return for access to Katie in order to court her.
Katie has grown up in a sheltered and privileged situation. After her graduation from a Catholic girl’s school and awaiting her debutant ball, Katie dreams of a life where she escapes the control of parents and pursues the dream of becoming an actress in Hollywood. Michael sweeps into her world and offers her the dream of Hollywood.
Katie and Michael are swept up in each other and the sudden ominous appearance of Michael’s brother and his ties with the mafia. Caleb Bourne has drawn the readers into the dangers, secrets, betrayals, and guarded happiness of Katie and Michael. Which of the people in their lives fall on the side of deceit or trust?
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Of course, Michael Quinn came from Ireland third-class riff-raff. He only had a homeless no-good brother for family. How did he get to be a billionaire in the very early ’60s, when billionaires were rare indeed? Somehow in the green hills of horse breeding and racing Kentucky that reminded him of what he loved about Ireland, he used his abilities of being able to read people and keep his eyes on his goals, while he worked the deals that made him richer. He is visiting Mr. O’Hara on his Tipperary when he meets his daughter, Kathleen, a 22-year-old just graduated from St Katherine’s, and she makes sure her father invites him to her debutante ball! From there Michael is in complete charge until his brother Colin shows up uninvited bringing the Mafia with him. I loved reading this story about old Hollywood, times when we were glad we could all get private landlines, and when our country elected an Irish Catholic as president. These themes, along with the Mob, play in this story of dedicated and loyal love that pays off big time! Quinn proves himself worthy as husband and boss and multimillionaire! I hope to read more by this author!