Product Description

Maggie Concannon is a glassmaker whose exquisite works are more than mere objects of beauty: they are reflections of her own true nature. One man has seen the soul in her art, and vows to help this complex woman build a lucrative career.

When gallery owner Rogan Sweeney comes to Maggie's isolated studio, her heart is enflamed by their fierce attraction - and her scarred past is slowly healed by a gentle and forgiving love.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #980740 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-25
• Released on: 2007-05-25
• Formats: Abridged, Audiobook, CD
• Original language: English
• Binding: Audio CD

From Publishers Weekly
The first in a projected trilogy about the lives of three Irish sisters, Born in Fire gets the series off to a fine start, telling the story of talented glass-artist Maggie Concannon's contentious relationship with Dublin gallery owner Rogan Sweeney. Country-dwelling Maggie is otherworldly, prickly and outspoken, while Rogan is an urban sophisticate; nevertheless, the attraction that springs up between this unlikely pair is both believable and compelling, thanks to Roberts's (Private Scandals) skillful character development. Lacking melodramatic overtones or strange twists of fate, the plot may seem less than exciting, but the conflicts Maggie and Rogan face are refreshingly realistic and the characters themselves, well-rounded and likable, will keep readers engaged.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
YA?Artist Maggie Concannon creates beautiful glass images through a blowpipe and with a fiery furnace, much as she herself was born and survived her mother's angry frustrations and resentment. Then Maggie falls in love with Rogan, her new agent, who brings her passion, fame, and riches. Roberts's unique characters come to life through their wordplay and tempers. A light, fast-paced novel set in the Irish countryside.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile
In a sparkling Irish accent, Fiacre Douglas delivers the first in Robertss trilogy about three Irish sisters. Douglas captures the prickly, outspoken personality of Maggie Concannon, a talented glass artist who lives in rural Ireland. When Rogan Sweeney, the owner of a Dublin art gallery, visits Maggies isolated studio, he recognizes her talent and wants to be her agent. Douglas portrays a flirtatious attraction between Maggie and Rogan that becomes as wild and passionate as Maggie herself. His portrayal of Rogans sophistication and Maggies country-girl charm delivers a romantic love story that will enchant listeners and encourage them to listen to the rest of the trilogy. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

wonderful book and trilogy
No one talks about human relation ships like Nora Roberts...always so close to reality, such sensitive and attaching characters.
the Born in Trilogy is a great lesson of love, forgivness and family sens...

Pure romance
Good book if you are looking for a romance novel. No suspense at all, but rather a detailed portrait of a wealthy businessman trying to figure out how to conquer a wild artist and a vivid account of spolt relations between a mother and a daughter to the point of sickening!

I don't find the book unrealistic in its descriptions of Ireland and Paris...I am from Europe, have travelled a lot (to both destinations as well) and have lived in North America for a long time. Actually, the fact that NR writes about other places is refreshing.

Nora Roberts never disappoints me
This book was awesome.....I was not ready for it to end.