The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in The Cross of Ciaran series. I have read all of the books in this series and they are all so well written. This book is the continuing tale of Ciaran and Caitlin. The story is absolutely intriguing and captivating.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s all coming to an end now in book four. Or maybe it’s not 😉
A terrific tale of treasure hunting, avoiding presents and escaping to the past. Only to have the past come back haunting when you think you’ve finally settled. The fourth is a killer ending to a four book series. A must read that keeps you captivated and enthralled with stunning world building, character development and detail.
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just when Ciaran thought he escaped and beat his past. He’s being haunted again. The nightmares have come back with an increased vengeance threatening the safety of his unborn twins.
What’s he to do?! How can he fight this magical force
does he give up everything and head back?! Wi the fight come to him.
I couldn’t put book three down I needed to keep going and let me keep you it did not disappoint
The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Most people spend time running from their past to get to the future. But what happens when you’re running from the future because you’re from the past ?!
Stepping foot in modern day Ireland vs 1800s has been a feat in itself. But when you must hide your identity from the love your life ? well that’s when things get sticky.
A series set in the future but heavily focusing on the past might help us get the answers so badly sought for. Love isn’t without its complications. Will their love withstand the test of time ? Let’s hope so!
World building is excellent characters are relatable and well loved.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book four in The Cross of Ciaran series. While I haven’t read the first three, this book does well as a stand alone read. Matthews draws you into the deadly mystery that is abundant archaeologicsl facts and rich with history. The world building makes it easy for the reader to envision the scenes portrayed in the story. Ireland is rich with history and language. Even though I didn’t know how to pronounce the Celtic names, it was nice to see the author stay true to that history.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Ring of Eagna is book # 4 in this series…I highly recommend reading this series in order and this story gives me adventure, intrigue, danger, magic and with twists and turn that I love.
Ciaran and Aodhan, upon finding a manuscript from long ago, it is told there is three rings to access a ancient treasure. Knowing that Ciaran and Aodhan have two of the rings, they venture off to find the third ring…what can be so hard to find….but danger lurks are they are not the only two that are after this ancient treasure and trying to find the three rings to unlock….but will Ciaran and Aodhan stay safe while trying to hunt for the third ring?
This is a very good story that kept me on edge on what will happen next!!
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is book # 3 in this series and I do highly recommend reading these books in order….this is a very good series. The author really captures the time period and I feel like I am part of it. Mystery, intrigue, secrets, romance and suspense all wrapped up in to a great story.
As Ciaran is settling he is ready to move on from his past. With twins on the way and Ciaran becoming a father, dreams are starting to plaque him. Imminent threat is upon him as his dreams show that Ruadhán is going to take his twins away…..will Ciaran be able to keep his family safe or will he be to late…
This is a very good continuation of the series..looking forward to more!!
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This final book is definitely the most action packed and best one of the series! With a final quest of Ciaran and Aodhan on the final ring as they already possess the first two and come to unexpected and deadly adventures in doing so. Unfortunately they are not the only ones with the same mission. In this treasure hunt for the final ring, it keeps readers guessing whether or not these brothers will find the final ring or will someone else find it first! I most definitely had a deeper appreciation for this final book after reading the previous books in the series. You’ve enjoyed the journey all the way! This is my second Andrea Matthews books series and I absolutely love her style of writing and adventures.
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In book 3 of the series, Ciaran has many things to look forward to on his new life path he has been brought to. Ciaran and Caitlin are expecting twins and while that should bring such happy thoughts going into this new phase of life, Ciaran’s dreams of his past seems to be haunting him. Not completely certain whether these dreams are emerging from his anxieties of becoming a new parent or a warning of what’s to come, his brother Aodhan brings more insight to their past to help bring better understanding. This story is action packed and twists and turns.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read other books by this author and loved them, so I picked this up without hesitation. I ended up reading this as a standalone, and while I didn’t feel lost necessarily, I do think that I would have had a greater appreciation with more background. To remedy that situation, I am picking up all the previous books in this series now! This was the fourth book, and it is marvelously written. I happen to love the paranormal genre and with this read, the author also includes plenty of romantic suspense as well. I highly recommend picking this up if you are in for a paranormal adventure with suspense and romance in the mix!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Absolutely loved the first book in this series and had to continue reading! So this one takes place a year after the last one. After returning to his childhood home in Ireland, things are quite different from what he remembers. As the story progresses, many unanswered questions are explored and answered. The chemistry between Caitlin and Ciaran grows as the story continues and just adore them. Quite a bit of information being shared on Irish history so another reason to enjoy if you’re already a fan!
The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a mix of adventure, celtic and pagan traditions, and paranormal tidbits. Just from reading the introduction I knew I had to give this book a try. Caitlin, the archaeologist, reminds me a bit of the Indiana Jones adventures. She uncovers the body of a pagan priest, which surprisingly appears to be in mint condition where detailed tattoos are still visible. All of her findings have left her perplexed where she ends up traveling with the priest to NY to further investigate her findings. Unbeknownst to her, the body disappears and now as the Priest, Ciaran comes to realize he is not in the world he once knew. After his betrayal, he was buried alive and now comes to terms with this new, mysterious world and with the mysterious Caitlin. Such a great read and highly recommended for those who are into these types of books!
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ciarán and Aodhán are back and spending some well earned quality times with their families, but soon Ciarán is off on another adventure and it is back to Ireland to visit the rest of his family and celebrate another union between two dear friends, so he tempers his fear and gets back on an aeroplane with his children helping him out along the way. When they arrive it is to insurmountable joy to be back on land and back with familiar faces on home turf, but his brother Aodhán has something exciting he wants to talk to Ciarán about and it cannot wait until they get to where they are staying.
Aodhán has found a book which he suspects was written in the tenth century, but the tales contained within speak of something from their time of the fifth century and the priesthood they left behind, but whether it is true or not, now that is another question. Ciarán decides to have a look at the book and as soon as he sees it, he realises that his brother is right and it is about the ancient artefacts of their order and a way to retrieve them, but he is reluctant to get more involved because he doesn’t want to face the wrath of his wife, or Aodhán’s either. In the end, Ciarán agrees to help his brother out and agrees to try and find the keys mentioned, but it just so happens that they already have two of them, the rings they were given as young initiates, so all they need now is a third and they know where they might find them, but it means revisiting the recent past.
Unfortunately, someone has beaten them to it and this discovery leads to the realisation that they are not alone in their search, but who is behind it and why is a mystery, there are too many suspects and too little information to go on, however, when someone breaks in, they decide to put their rings away for safekeeping. Can the brothers find the third ring before the other parties create more havoc and turn this treasure hunt into a deadly race, or will they falter at the first hurdle and give their adversaries exactly what they want? This is a fast paced rollercoaster of an adventure where the ancient past and dangerous presents collide to create a treasure hunt across the Irish hills and lakes in the ruins of an ancient religion which you will puzzle over and solve with the main characters up until the end.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once this author out together an amazing incredible story that I just couldn’t get enough of. I was hooked with this series right from book one and couldn’t out it down till I got thou all 4 of them. I do recommend starting from book one or you might not be able to follow the story line to well and not understand certain parts. This book like the others is filled with adventure, time travel, magic, danger, twist and turns and on the edge of your seat suspense. The history weaved into these tales was so well out and researched that this just made it more interesting. The characters are very well written in all the stories and the story line follows so well together that it made me feel like I was walking along with them on there adventure to find the ring and the conflicts that Ciaran and Aodhan face makes you winder if this will be the end.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book 4) by Andrea Matthews
The Ring of Eagna is the fourth book in The Cross of Ciaran Series and is a Paranormal Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end. I highly recommend reading this series in order as each book plays off the last and you get a better understanding of what has happened and who the characters are. Plus each book is just as good as the last. This one might be my favorite yet. There’s adventure, mystery, danger, action and treasure hunt and so much more. There’s plenty of twists to keep you on the edge of your seat while trying to figure out what is going to happen next. This is a fast paced story Ciaran and Aodhan are on quite the treasure hunt and soon they find put there are others looking for the treasure as well. As things heat up and get more dangerous and intense I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m a huge fan of this author and look forward to reading more from her soon.
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I can not get enough of this series; I could not read it fast enough. Once again, this book had me from the first page, ok let’s be honesty it had me from book one. Once again, this story continues from the book before, and highly suggest starting from book one. This series will have you hooked form the beginning. It’s filled with history, crossed timelines, romance, adventure, suspense, mystery, excitement, and everything else in between. Once again, the story was so well written that I couldn’t put it down it made me feel like I was traveling with them and taking every single step with them. the adventure with Ciaran and Caitlin and the building of knowing Aodhan, Niamh make you kind of feel like your there with them. I absolutely love this series and can’t wait to read the next one to know the rest of this incredible story.
The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book picks up right were the first book ends, so highly suggest that you go and read the first book first or you might be a little lost, but I don’t think it would be too much if you really want to read this book that bad. Caitlin and Ciaran go on a trip to Ireland, and the road of everything leaves them with more questions then answers. The past to the future and the romance between these two grows more and more, I almost feel like Im invading on something I shouldn’t be. The written into this book is so amazing the tory makes you feel like you’re going on this history adventure with them. the story line follows with everything and reads so well. And once again the characters are amazing and well developed and, in this book, you learn more and more about them. I can not get enough of books that they weave in history; it fascinates me so much and the research that went into both of these book is incredible. I highly recommend this book.
The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is absolutely one of my favorite types of genres, I love when an author can weave in different timelines and stories always has my attention. I was captivated right from the beginning. And I could not pout this book down till I read the whole thing. This book was filled with so much from archaeology, romance, fantasy, history, on the edge of my seat suspense. This story was well written and makes you really feel like your there, the story was so well developed it was hard sometimes to remember that this is a fantasy book as while. the character in this book were just as amazing, they felt real and that these people Caitlin and Ciaran were real people too. This book crosses in a lot of timelines but is well worth the read. I highly recommend this book.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ciaran and Aodhan Donnelly are brought back together in Ireland to celebrate a wedding for one of their chosen family members. As they both have families of their own now, they find their past is not quite ready to stay there. Their book from their Tuath has a clue as to where there are hidden treasures, and the team/family is all for solving the riddle. However, they soon discover that someone else is also seeking the same treasures. When lives become threatened, can they discover the answer to getting to the treasure first to protect it? Or will they be doomed to losing a big part of their past to wily thieves?
I enjoy reading this series. The author does a wonderful job of writing inner dialogues that one would have with themself, should they be a person in the situation presented. For instance, Ciaran is used to being the center of attention with his wife. When he feels pushed to the side by the presence of his children, the author does a fantastic job of going through how he feels, recognizing that his behavior is selfish, and looking beyond himself to see what his wife is going through as well. There is growth in not only their relationship because of this, but also in the relationship that Ciaran has with his family members that help him confront his thinking. I like reading examples of good family communication, even if it is a fictional family! I am left wondering and hoping that there will be more in this series. If there are more, I will be picking them up to read!
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in this AMAZING series and to say that I am hooked would be a huge understatement. I highly recommend you read the entire series from the start as the story will flow a lot better for you and they are absolutely fantastic so you really don’t want to miss them. This truly talented author brings us magical adventures full of Romance and so much more in such a creative way that I am sure you will be held captive by this storyline and these characters right until the very last word and beyond just like I was. I am choosing not to give any story details away because you NEED TO READ THIS SERIES!
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Ring Of Eagna (The Cross Of Ciaran book 4)
By: Andrea Matthew’s
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
I have been addicted to this series from the beginning and this fourth installment, The Ring of Eagna did not disappoint one bit! I love how The Cross of Ciaran books have such deep roots in ancient cultures and archaeology. It is definitely what drew me to this series in the first place! Andrea Matthew’s creates a beautifully realistic and yet whimsical world that you can’t help but get lost in. I’ve always enjoyed her writing tone as well. Ms. Matthew’s really knows how to create a vivid picture and an even more clear feeling! This series has everything you could ever want: the paranormal, romance, time travel, mystery, and all blended in with historical facts! I was truly so excited to hear about this fourth book, hopefully not the last in this amazing series, and the engaging mystery woven within it. I highly recommend this Book, The Ring of Eagna and the entirety of The Cross Of Ciaran series to anyone looking for an escape and an adventure!
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3FLO3BGFE5I9I/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rv
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Ring of Eagna was a great book. This is the fourth book in the series. I haven’t read the other books and I was able to follow along okay. This one was so good, I want to go back and read the others. I loved that this books was a who done it type of read. The characters was well described. The world building was well thought out.
View all my reviews
https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/4080194005
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Ring of Eagna is Book Four in The Cross of Ciaran series. This book carries on where the previous book left off so if you have not yet read the first few books in this series, I highly recommend that you do. They introduce to the characters, and the backstory while providing important details. Without reading them first you may feel a bit lost in the storyline. Aodhan and Ciaran are off on another adventure after they find an ancient manuscript written a thousand years ago by a monk in tenth century Ireland. The manuscript describes a mythical treasure that requires three ancient rings to access it. Ciaran and Aodhan already have two rings, so they feel that acquiring the third ring will not be so difficult. However, along the way they discover that they are not the only ones trying to locate the treasure and things become dangerous for the two men. The tension and drama intensifies as Ciaran and Aodhan fight to survive.
This is a fast paced, action packed, book that is chock full of adventure, danger, suspense, mystery, magic, intrigue, and twists and turns that will keep you reading until the very end. The author does a fantastic job of providing detailed historical information that fully immerses the reader into the storyline along with the characters. A fantastic read that with a riveting storyline that is impossible to put down.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in this series. This is a series that I highly suggest reading the previous books before this one to help you understand the characters and where they have been. This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the beginning. It takes you on an adventure that keeps you coming back again and again. Ciaran and Aodhan have something that some thieves want and will do what needs to be to get these things back. But these two are not willing to give up the items without a fight. You don’t want to miss what happens and who will win out. This is a fast paced, adventurous story that is hard to put down. It is engaging and has great growth throughout. An easy to read story that is entertaining. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in The Cross of Ciaran series. I love these books so much. The author takes us on a magical adventure filled with danger, magic, a secret treasure, Romance and some time travel. The author does an amazing job of writing a unique story with historical elements that really bring the story to life.
As this is the 4th book in the series I really recommend that you read the other 3 books first as they all follow each other and without it i feel you wouldn’t understand the links to the past the characters have and how they got to where they are now.
We are back with Ciaran and Aodhán as they go on an adventure to find treasure they learnt about in ancient manuscripts. They have 2 of the 3 rings needed so all they need to do is find the 3rd ring and then the treasure. Should be simple right? However they aren’t the only people looking for this ancient treasure and their search leads them into more danger than they have ever been before.
Will they be able to find the treasure? Does it even exist or is it a myth?
Who else is after the treasure and what lengths will they go to, to make sure that Ciaran and Aodhan and Caitlin don’t find it?
This story is fast paced and full of twists and turns that I couldn’t even guess who the bad guys were. It kept me captivated from beginning to end.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is another brilliant addition to an already great series. I think this is my favourite story so far and I just loved becoming engaged with these chatacters once again. The story was exciting and well written and I wanted to see how things would play out.
This author creates interesting stories that make you want to learn more. This book does just that. Great story and I would highly recommend it.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book 4) by Andrea Matthews. This is a fast paced adventure full of danger, plot twists and drama. I highly recommend reading these in order to get to know the back story. Its the continuing story of Ciaran & Caitlin who are together and have one year old twins now. Ciaran’s brother Aodhan thinks that if they can find the 3rd ring that goes with the 2 they already have they will find the key to ancient riches. There is also a heavy warning that if you find these riches there will be a price to pay. Going on a real life Raiders of the Lost Ark there are monks, jewels, mysteries, danger, family drama and a manuscript at the very center of everything. There is also magic involved and it will keep you guessing until the very last page. Read this fast paced fun mystery to find out if the brothers find the missing key.
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the fourth in a series. It might be possible to read it as a stand alone book, but it would be much more enjoyable to read the books in order. It is a continuation of the story of Ciaran and Caitlin. They now have one year old twins. Ciaran’s brother, Aodhan, discovers that their priestly rings might open a chamber full of artifacts and treasure. Together, they race to find it before the bad guys can steal it. It has kind of an Indiana Jones or National Treasure feel, especially in the cave where the treasure is. I enjoyed it as well as the rest of the books in the series. I enjoyed reading more about all the characters. There are some mildly graphic scenes between Ciaran and Caitlin. But it’s still a great book and series!
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
The Ring of Eagna is the fourth book in The Cross of Ciaran series by Andrea Matthews. This is a paranormal romantic suspense teeming with adventure, action, mystery, magic, time travel, history, danger, family, intrigue, a treasure hunt, an ancient manuscript, powerful rings, dramatic developments, and plenty of tension.
As this book follows on from the events in the previous book/s, I highly recommend reading them before diving into this one, as there is a lot of pertinent information, details, and back story contained there that will set you up to better appreciate this instalment, as well as the series as a whole.
Ciaran and Aodhán embark on a bit of a treasure hunt with the aid of an ancient manuscript. But things aren’t going to be easy as they soon find that there are others intent on finding the treasure, too. With danger, twists, and plenty of drama- things get quite intense. Ms. Matthews certainly ramps up the intensity with each new instalment and puts her characters to the test every time. What happens makes for a gripping read.
Intriguing and well-woven…
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Andrea Matthews!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Ring of Eagna is the fourth intriguing book in The Cross of Ciaran series. I thought The Cave of Ruin Arsa was the last book but am glad it is not. So, make sure to dive into the three other books before starting on this one. They follow on from each other and you don’t want to miss out on the previous adventures and wonderful characters.
Andrea draws you into the deadly mystery that is rich in archaeology and vivid with historical facts. Her world building makes it so easy to picture the scenes portrayed in the story. The stories keep getting better.
It is unique and interesting and has a bit of everything to keep the reader engrossed and with each book tension and the mystery builds the suspense nicely.
This captivating tale has plenty of twists to keep readers engaged. With treasure hunting, magic, adventure, drama, disturbing dreams, danger, miscreants, fights for survival and so much more it’s easy to get lost in the passion through the narrative.
The journey begins when Ciarán and Aodhán find the legend for a mythical treasure that puts them in more danger than they have been before.
Let the deadly hunt begin. Enjoy!
Reviewed by @jennadb
