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- Historical Novel Society :
The intricate dynamics of the Donovan family become the centerpiece of the story; the family’s Irish heritage becomes the heartbeat of the story.
- The Coffee Pot Book Club:
Set during the 19th Century in Arizona, Whispers in the Canyon appalls, impresses and makes a reader swoon at the romance in equal measures. It was an enthralling love story that made this book wholly unforgettable and next to impossible to put down.
- Author Pam Laughlin:
MacShane not only gives us a wonderful character-driven story based with characters to root for, but tackles difficult topics like physical and sexual abuse with a sensitive touch based on emotional reaction rather than graphic detail.
- Author Nicki LaFoille:
I was impressed as much by the thread of family that ties everything together. She perfectly captures the eternal love of siblings and the deep, deep annoyance, and weaves historical details into the narrative seamlessly. Whispers in the Canyon is a story about family, how sometimes it takes a village, about kindness and generosity and patience. And a whole bunch of twangy, sexy Irish cowboys.
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FROM GOODREADS REVIEWS:
- This book held my attention from the very beginning. The author wrote a storyline that made me feel I was involved and knew each character. Each character was fabulous and unique in each of their parts.
- I loved this book. A mixture of Irish & the Old West, tells a tale of love and heartbreak.
- Absolutely breathtaking. A fabulous story of human struggle. I felt every range of emotion reading this book: love, joy, hope, grief, anger. Utterly perfect and definitely a book I will be revisiting again and again.
- It is not just a romance but a story of deep enduring love that is tested by doubts and fears.
- Loved this book with a capital L. The story and characters are filled with so much love I can't imagine anyone could feel any differently. It brought me to tears more than once and I will look forward to discovering more from this author.
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FROM AMAZON REVIEWS:
- Amazing! A fascinating story of a large Irish family who settled in Arizona. I will read this one again!!
- I would definitely recommend Whispers in the Canyon. It is a very sweet story of loss pain and family.
- The biggest draw for me was the large family atmosphere and their relationships. There are always ups and downs but the unique connections are interesting to read.
- The Winds of Morning Wonderful! It gives more history of the potato famine in Ireland and how Molly and John Patrick met and married. Loved it!
- Gifford MacShane pens a heartwarming, yet gut-wrenching, romance novel in Whispers in the Canyon. This novel is one of the most well-written and well-developed books I have read in a long time. The characters are written with refined and defined eloquence. Penned with transparency, the characters' secrets, hopes, thoughts, silent pleas, and even fear-ridden nightmares are exposed.
- A beautiful and heartfelt piece of fiction that goes beyond the simple western romance to deliver a tender, emotional and psychological tale of one woman’s bravery in a time when few people really cared or appreciated such strength. Overall, I would certainly recommend Whispers in the Canyon for fans of realistic historical romance and emotionally accomplished fiction.