Last night I finished reading what is probably the best historical novel I’ve read yet this year. When I received the book, I thought it would take me some time to finish as it is two books in one, and I simply don’t read that fast. I already knew I loved the author’s previous work, so I anticipated a good read. I was unprepared for just how good this book would be!

Award-winning author B.J. Hoff wrote Song of Erin as two separate books ten years ago under the titles Cloth of Heaven and Ashes and Lace. Song of Erin combines the two into one epic saga that spans the ocean from Ireland to America. As Mrs. Hoff’s website states, “The mysteries of the past confront the secrets of the present in the magnificent Song of Erin saga.” Magnificent indeed!

“The story features two of the author’s most memorable characters: Jack Kane, the charming but ruthless titan of New York’s most powerful publishing empire, who battles the darkness of his soul while fighting to help his people. And Samantha Harte, the woman he loves, whose grace, light, and well-bred exterior conceals a past too shocking to reveal.”

It honestly takes a lot for me to get this excited about a book, which may sound strange considering how many books I promote. And of course, we all have our favorite authors. I like to announce Christian fiction and make you all aware of what’s out there. But like I said, I don’t read that fast, so I can’t possibly keep up with every book on the market. :) And I often enjoy what I read.

But it is a rare book that literally will not let me go, that makes it hard for me to turn off the light at night, that holds me captive turning pages so that I justify laying around reading for hours and hours a day! (I may want to do that sometimes, but I usually won’t let myself give in to the pleasure.) Unless I am holding an amazing book!

Song of Erin is that book!

Honestly, even if you don’t think you like historical fiction or don’t have a fascination with Ireland, you still need to read this book! It is fascinating! B.J. Hoff is a master of character development, and I promise you – you will know these characters well by the time you are finished.

I waited until I finished the book to comment because some books have disappointing endings. Not this time! I was wholly satisfied with the ending – I absolutely LOVED this story!

You can purchase Song of Erin at CBD, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.