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Straight Up (Wild Hart) Mass Market Paperback – May 4, 2010

by Deirdre Martin (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Even a man on the run can enjoy the thrill of the chase...

Hiding from New York's Irish mob, Liam O'Brien is in Ireland working as a bartender in his parents' old village. Hurt once by a man, Aislinn McCafferty is the local ice queen, which the unsuspecting Liam soon learns the hard way.

Accepting a wager from the pub's owner, Liam pursues Aislinn. But neither of them expects this donnybrook of the sexes to turn into an unlikely love...
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  1. Book 2 of 2
    Wild Hart
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Berkley
  5. Publication date
    May 4, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    4.22 x 0.91 x 6.77 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0425234665
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0425234662
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Editorial Reviews

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"I haven't laughed so much through a book in a long time. Deirdre Martin knows how to add spunk and life to characters in a way that is genuinely funny. A delightful story that will captivate the reader from beginning to end."
-Once Upon A Romance

"Deirdre Martin's STRAIGHT UP is warm-hearted, the characters believable and it is an excellent read from start to finish."
-Affaire de Coeur, Five Stars

"Ms. Martin writes stories about real people in real relationships, which is refreshing in a world of fantastical plot set-ups and contrived conflicts."
-All About Romance

"STRAIGHT UP successfully weaves the perils of falling in love amongst the realities of life. Liam and Aislinn's relationship will tangle your heart with emotions!"
-A Romance Review

"Delightful...filled with Irish charm and dialogue... an excellent novel."
-The Romance Readers Connection

"In STRAIGHT UP, Deirdre Martin brings readers to the rural countryside of Ireland for an entertaining, jovial read that's sure to please."
-Romance Reviews Today

"STRAIGHT UP abounds with energy, Irish humor, a little melancholy but also plenty of love and happiness. Aislinn and Liam take a chance on love and it pays off in spades."
-Romance Junkies

"I absolutely and completely fell in love with Straight Up! I found Aislinn to be a courageous woman...Liam's growth from egotistical jerk to a man who falls in love was a beautiful sight to see. Ms. Martin continues to spin a web of Irish tale and romance with unique characters that have you wanting to visit Ireland... What an outstanding novel; one that will have you quickly turning pages and staying up late just to see what is in store for these two hot-tempered characters."
-Coffee Time Romance & More, 5 Cups

"An enjoyable romance...Deirdre Martin provides an amusing tale of love."
- Genre Go Round Reviews

About the Author

Deirdre Martin has written scripts for the daytime drama One Life to Live. She lives with her husband and her dog, Molly, in Ithaca, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reissue edition (May 4, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425234665
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425234662
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.91 x 6.77 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Deirdre Martin

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New York Times Bestselling Author Deirdre Martin currently lives in Ithaca, New York, with her husband Mark Levine, who is also a writer. She's had the same best friend since she was ten, and the only sport she can stand watching is ice hockey. In her spare time she likes to read, hike, and perform with the local improv group.

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JustAnAverageBookWorm
5.0 out of 5 stars This Author Has Yet to Disappoint!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2010
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I have read every one of this author's books and novellas. I have yet to be disappointed. The story is always fresh, the characters the same.

Liam's story is no different. Though I at first had a tough time believing that Ireland was going to be a safe haven, I quickly got over it when I saw he was in a little poedunk backwater burb. Aislann is the perfect match for showing him that one can be satisfied with leaving NY behind for the peace of the country. Love her grit and spirit, and love the realities of their relationship.

Yes, the hockey books were great, and I, too, wish for more. But, I love that the minor characters from previous books are getting their own stories. That's not something every author that tries can do successfully, but DM has. I anxiously await her next installment(s). If you, too, have a hard time waiting, also try Rachel Gibson's hockey romances while you are waiting.

I do not always keep books that I've read. Some get passed on to friends and family, some go to the local nursing home library, some get sold to used book stores for $. But DM's have a special place in my library room -- they are all keepers! I won't even loan them out! I tell all my hockey galpals about them, but they have to go get their own :-).
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Kathy
4.0 out of 5 stars Straight Up
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In this book a sheep farmer and a bartender fall in love only to break up. There are many interesting twists and turns to make this story interesting. True love wins out.
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fmsshepperd
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one from Deirdre Martin
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2012
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Deirdre Martin is probably one of my favorite authors. I have not read one of her books that I didn't like. They all keep me so interested that it's hard to put them down and this was no exception. Glad I have my kindle app so I can read it even easier on the go.
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Jane Myers Perrine
3.0 out of 5 stars What a waste
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2010
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I bought this book for my KINDLE. Because I'm cautious, I got the sample first and was enraptured. I fell in love with the characters immediately. Ainslann has a sheep farm, wears Wellingtons and is a marvelously feisty woman. I adored her so I ordered the entire book. The first 1/3 were wonderful. The middle was okay but the end was a disaster. The romance was resolved with 25 pages left so we were left with tying up ends that no one cared about. Why couldn't Nora (her sister) form a relationship instead of having Nora be so underhanded? Why does this minor story have to be completed with a complicated real estate deal? Why does the author hint that Ainslann has morning sickenss and then drop it?

It seems at the end, the writer ran out of motivation and conflict. I can't believe an immigration agent would spend his time skulking around town--the government must be rolling in money to spend all that money on a man who has overstayed his visa for a few months. I guess Ms. Martin couldn't think of a way to get Liam and Ainslann together other than her suddenly leaping in to marry him.

The reason I'm negative about this book is that it was so WONDERFUL at the beginning that I'm filled with disappointment that it all came apart, as if the author didn't have time to write a real ending but, instead, put bits and pieces together.
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Rga
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010
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The plot is common and could be well developed, but it was not. I really liked other titles of this author, but this one is just plain boring. If you want to try some good Deirdre Martin I'd suggest  Body Check .
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angeleah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2010
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I received this book quickly from when I placed my order and it was perfect!
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Lisa
4.0 out of 5 stars Straight Up
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2010
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I liked the book, but not as well as some of the earlier books in the series.
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Alla
2.0 out of 5 stars Na ja, .....
Reviewed in Germany on September 1, 2011
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Sehr durchsichtige Geschichte, die jede Spannung vermissen lässt. Denn bereits nach kurzem Einlesen, ist völlig klar, wie die "LoveStory" ausgeht. Meine klare Meinung: das Lesen kann man sich sparen!
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