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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jennifer Ramos

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)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!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jennifer Reimer

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)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.

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The Book Of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Susan Ratchford

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book Of Carraig
The Cross of Ciaran: Book 2
By: Andrea Matthews
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

With the help of Father Mike, Ciaran has been able to keep his 1500 year old past a secret from Caitlin and others for almost a year. With two out of three of the entombed priests missing, the rumor mill is flying, and Ciaran and Caitlin embark on a new expedition to Ireland. To the site of the tombs where Ciaran lay still all those years, but the homeland that Ciaran remembers has vastly changed, the land and water engulfing most of what he used to know. He can only think of his lost wife Aisling, the chance he has to find her body and finally put her to rest properly, and of his brother Aodhan, who was entombed next to him, the only priest left whose body never vanished, sleeping as he was. His plans for them must be put on hold however, when a serial rapist and murderer starts roaming the land. Something about the attacks are familiar to Ciaran, a 1500 year old memory he long thought buried. The book of Carraig is the only thing that could answer these burning questions he has about himself and his old life, but can he find it before someone else does? He will have to risk his life and his secret to bring an end to this turmoil.
Great continuation of the series! This installment ups the tension ten fold as Ciaran struggles more and more to keep his secret!!! I seriously could not read fast enough to find out what happens to Caitlin, Ciaran, and Bradiegh. This series just keeps getting better and better. There are so many strong emotions in this book as Ciaran looks back on his former life while wrestling with the guilt of his new found happiness with Caitlin. It really struck a chord with me. I can’t wait to dig into the final book! I highly recommend this series has it all! Great world building, action, suspense, romance, and wonderful characters!

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THE BOOK OF CARRAIG (THE CROSS OF CIARAN BOOK 2) BY ANDREA MATTHEWS – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the cross of Ciaran books and it is just as good as the first one! This is one of the books that is a slow burn that just gets better the more you read it. I was immediately transported back into their story while reading this book. If you are going to read this series you need to read them in order because if you read it out of order it would not make sense. Their love story is unlike any that I have read so far and I LOVE it.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by La Toya Lewis

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Cross of Ciaran series. This book is quite the page-turner. Faced-paced and keeps you on your toes and guessing. I really enjoy the relationship between Caitlin and Ciaran. I love, love, love the historical references and the journey back to Ireland. This author does such a good job of intertwining fiction and history. The build-up of the relationship between Ciaran and Caitlin is well-written as is the plot. This is a must-read continuation of the series.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Amy Brennan

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have read the first installment in this series and were blown away by the story woven by this talented author, hold on tight for this adventure! Our crew travels to Ireland, and they’ve landed much to Ciaran’s relief, as he’s discovered he is not a fan of air travel and are making their way to their new project. I absolutely love when a series picks up where the previous installment leaves off, and that’s what you can expect from this second installment. We have already fallen in love with the characters, and I was so excited to get to know new characters and travel to Ciaran’s homeland with him.

Caitlin and Ciaran’s relationship continues to develop into something more than either of them ever would have imagined, though of course, us readers knew that they were meant for each other from the very first time they met. Be ready for some bumps in the windy Irish roads, more flashbacks, and more questions answered throughout this scrumptious second installment I have always wanted to travel to Ireland, and this author not only brought me there, but encouraged the most vivid dreams I have had in years. Onto the next installment now, cannot get enough. This authors skill just seems to get better and better. Thank you, and highly recommend!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Misti Maggio

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. The storyline moves a little slow at some parts, but otherwise keeps a good pace. The love story is wonderful. World building was just as good as the first. I can’t wait to read the third book.
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ciaran Donnelley and Caitlin O’Connell are back a year after Ciaran woke up from his entombment and the pair are in Ireland to visit the archaeological dig and try to get some of Ciaran’s memory back as part of his recovery from the amnesia he is using as a cover story, however, nothing is how it used to be and Ciaran is feeling homesick, even though he is home. As they drive through the countryside, Caitlin is suggesting places to visit to try and jog his memory, but all she is really doing is annoying Ciaran who just wants to deal with his feelings and how the changes he is seeing that happened between the fifth and twentieth centuries have altered the country.

After a couple of hours driving and awkward silences, Ciaran asks if they can go to Dublin and see the last monk they have on display there, although he can’t tell Caitlin that it is his brother Aodhan as yet, he says that it will help him when he gets to the dig, she reluctantly agrees, even though it is hours out of their way. Once they get to the museum and they go and see Aodhan, they also run into a couple of colleagues of Caitlin’s who she introduces to Ciaran, he asks if they can take a closer look at he exhibit before they leave and his request is granted, but mainly only because of Catlin’s presence there. The face that Ciaran cannot spend as much time as he wanted there, frustrates him and the drive to the dig site is silent and full of tension and this lasts until they get to the rooms which have been prepared for them in the B&B where everyone is staying.

The awkwardness only lasts until the next day when Ciaran has been out for a walk in the local countryside to clear his head and look for the sacred grove the priesthood used to use for their worship and rituals, however, he instead finds some young children who live in the area who tell him about a find of their brothers, which turns out to be his dead wife’s ring. Ciaran is determined to find her and suggests looking in the lake to the dig team and the professor leading it, however, all does not go to plan and more mishaps and a mystery serial killer moving into the area lead to his carefully crafted secret is revealed, but will Ciaran be able to free his brother from his endless sleep and stop the serial killer the only way he knows how to and will he be able to find the fabled Book of Carraig in order for this to happen? This is a paranormal adventure which will keep you on the edge of you seat throughout and the twists and turns will keep you guessing what happens until right at the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Michelle Collier

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Epic! This series has got me sitting on the edge of my seat. Andrea Matthews has created the most amazing story that paints vivid pictures. The story picks up right where the first book left off. I guess you could read without reading the first book but why would you because it was so good. Ciaran and Caitlin are going to be working together on dig, but can he continue to keep her in the dark? What will happen when the truth comes out?

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enjoyable book! This is book 2 in the series and I would highly recommend reading the first book before diving into book 2. The story picks up about a year later….and the story between Ciaran and Caitlin. There are secrets and Ciaran is trying to remember his past and also has to come to terms of being truthful to Caitlin as Ciaran and Caitlin return to Ireland. Mystery, secrets, romance all wrapped into a good book.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews was just as incredible as the first in this series. Ms. Matthews really knows how to draw people in with her amazing characters, her intense plot, and her incredible attention to details. Filled with secrets, truth, and an intense hunt to find the one book that could answer it all. Full of twists and turns, action, and so much more to keep us flipping the pages. I personally couldn’t put it down, but will our beloved characters find what they need before it’s too late? You’ll have to read The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews for yourself to find out.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Desiree Ottinger

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful second book to this series! I was glad that it picked up fairly soon after the first one and didn’t pace too far forward in time. The flashbacks continued to provide keen insight and backstory for Ciaran’s past–and added his brother Aodhan to the plot! I have to admit, I was happy that he got to have his twin join him in his excursions in the modern world!

There were some big twists that I didn’t see coming in this book, too. Andrea Matthews does an incredible job describing Ireland and its landscape, giving me another reason to enjoy the book. I look forward to seeing how she continues the story in the next installment!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a twist, and the exciting storyline had me hooked from page one. I would recommend reading ‘The Cross of Ciaran Book 1’ first as this novel continues the story of archaeologist Caitlin O’Connell, and fifth-century Celt Ciarán Donnelly who finds himself in the twentieth-century. Having returned to his childhood home in Ireland, it is not how he remembers it and his relationship with Caitlin is also under stress as he is still keeping a major secret from her. As Ciarán is actually the Celt that mysteriously disappeared from museum the previous year. Ciarán is keen to try and wake his brother, Aodhán up from the same centuries long sleep that Ciarán was in, and free him from the Dublin museum.

When it’s discovered that a series killer is on the loose and that Ciarán is the only one who can stop him, he desperately needs to find the Book of Carraig which holds the answer. However, he risks revealing his secret and puts his life in danger. I felt completely immersed in the storyline which flows well and the intriguing plot kept me happily turning the pages well into the night. This is a wonderfully written and heartwarming story, which is full of historical details. These and the descriptive narrative bring both the characters, the setting and the eras to life.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jana Lewis

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! Great follow-up to The Cross of Ciaran and just as adventurous. I love the twists and turns that run throughout, and the continuation of the relationship by Ciaran and Caitlin as they visit Ireland. There is a great balance of heartache, new love, and danger with some great historical flashbacks. Who knew an archaeologist’s life could be so exciting! We meet new characters, all of which have their own personality and lend a lot to the story. I am sorry to see the series end but look forward to reading more books by Ms. Matthews!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews

What a wonderful second book in the series. The continuation of the story of Cieran keeps you just as enthralled as the first. This installment has truths, lies, secrets, etc. intertwined into the story. It is so exciting and so mysterious. The mystery will carry you through the book. The wonderful characters and descriptions of the the beautiful country of Ireland will amaze you. Such a good investment. So worth the purchase. Highly recommend. I could tell you more but you truly have to read this book to experience it.

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The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews – Review by Erica Shoebridge

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This second book in the Cross of Ciaran series does not disappoint. We are back to the 1960s, following Ciarán as he attempts to piece together the events that occurred at the time of his death. He longs to set Aisling free from her watery grave, and pay his lost love the respect that she deserves. He is also determined to find a way to wake up his brother Aodhán, who languishes in a museum, but appears to be as intact as Ciarán. His hometown bears little resemblance to how it looked in the 5th Century, but he eventually gets his bearings.

I got a little tired of all the deception with his identity, and was eager for him to fess up and admit who he really is. How long can a man covered in tattoos hide them? I wanted to hear more from Caitlin, who seemed to be less heard-from in this Book 2. However, the book was expertly written, just as Book 1, and it was easy to fall back into the story and enjoy Ciarán’s adventures. Definitely worth the read.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) By Andrea Matthews – Review By Jules Herbert

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig is the second book in this AMAZING series by author Andrea Matthews and it is just as fantastic as the first book. Yet again I couldn’t put it down and had that feeling where I wanted to hurry up and read it to see what was going to happen but at the same time didn’t want it to end. Sleep is overrated right?? I do HIGHLY recommend reading the first book, The Cross of Ciaran before reading this, not only because it’s amazing but also as it picks up Ciaran and Caitlin a year later when he returns to Ireland. Of course it is a very different Ireland now.

As I mentioned before this book is as fantastic as the first and continues with more romance, magic, drama and mystery just like the first. I really don’t want to give too much away. I personally can’t wait for the third book. I am totally hooked.

Ms Matthews you write with so much heart! You and your writing definitely have a place in mine.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Chrissy Spulak

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews is the follow-up to The Cross of Ciaran, the tale of a fifth century Irish priest who is exhumed and awakens in modern day Ireland. I am drawn to history and am fascinated by archaeology, so I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and was not disappointed by this installment in any way. I have ancestors from Ireland but have never been. Reading the descriptions, I felt as though I were there among the rolling green hills and experiencing the culture and learning the history. Like the first book, the past and present are melded together seamlessly and makes for a very smooth, entertaining read. I highly recommend this book, along with the first, and promise you will not be disappointed. Major props to this author.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Ashley Dover

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig is a wonderful second installment in The Cross of Ciaran Series. Andrea Matthews continues the story of Ciaran and Caitlyn as they take an archaeological trip across the Atlantic to Ireland, Ciaran’s homeland.

Ciaran Donnelly is in love with Caitlyn O’Connell, the archaeologist who discovered his body in a tomb almost a year ago. Quick thinking by her uncle has kept her from finding out the truth. She believes that his wife was murdered in a mugging gone bad in New York City.

Fate brings them back to Ireland as they continue to find relics from the fifth century where Ciaran once served as a priest. Caitlyn is hoping that he will find answers to his missing memories. Ciaran just wants to find out what did happen to his wife who was murdered by sacrifice in the temple.

While in Ireland, a serial killer starts attacking and killing young lasses. This brings up Ciaran’s past and the memory of a priest of his order who would do the same. Seeing as this very priest had disappeared from the London museum when he was also released from his entombment.

Only the Book of Carriag holds the key to defeating the serial killer priest. If only Ciaran can remember where it is located before it’s too late.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me give you a little backstop. After being asleep for 1500 years, 5th century Ciarán, an ancient pagan priest in Ireland , awakens to find himself in 20th century after being found as a pristine specimen by archeologist, Caitlin O’Connell, who transported him to New York. When he awoke and the amazingly intact specimen went missing, mystery and magic ensues and the story begins to unfold.
If you read these books out of order you will find yourself adrift. You really need the background created in book 1, The Cross of Ciarán, to fully appreciate the continuing mystical escapades of Ciarán and Caitlin.
As a continuing tale I fully expected that it would be filled with the history the author put in her previous novel, however she exceeded my expectations. I love the addition of the hunt for a serial killer, on top of the hunt for the book that may actually be the key to stopping the serial killer. Again I was a little disappointed in the romance between Caitlin and Ciarán, but in this book it was fully understandable because of the memories Ciarán is seized by. Memories of his wife and his brother, memories of the Ireland he loved and the wicked clash between the way it is now.
A story about finding yourself, finding long abiding love and about enchanted mystery will keep you hooked to the very end! I cannot wait for book three!!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Liz Vrchota

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig is the second book in The Cross of Ciaran series from Andrea Matthews, and I would very much recommend that you read the first book in the series before diving into this one. You will find yourself in a much better understanding of what is going on as this book picks up about a year after the first with the same main character, Ciarán returning home to Ireland. I really enjoyed this one and the attention to details was just as beautiful and vivid making the story even more enjoyable. I look forward to seeing what will come next!

Review by @lizaileen
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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Carr

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea  Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second  book in The Cross of Ciaran series. I would really recommend reading the first book  before this one as it will give you a  better understanding for the story.

We are back with Ciaran and Caitlin on the search to get Ciaran’s memories back. On their way to another dig Ciaran and Caitlin take a detour to view the other preists Caitlin has found. This other frozen priest is Ciaran’s brother Aodhan. Is he frozen like Ciaran was? Will be also come back to life as Ciaran has done? There is only one place he can find the answers and that in is the Book Of Carrig. But where is this mysterious book?

Add to this a serial killer in their timeline that threatens the lives of Ciaran but also his brother and Caitlin. Ciaran is the only person that can stop this killer and save them.

This book is a perfect mix of romance and adventure. I love the fact that Ciaran is from the past so we go backwards and forwards in time. The author does a great job of bringing history to life while making the story interested and intriguing.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Hansini Wasalamudalige

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

‘The Book of Carraig’ is the second book in Andrea Matthews’ ‘The Cross of Ciarán’ and picks up right where its predecessor left off as we continue to follow the journey of fifth-century Celt, Ciarán Donnelly, as he returns to his homeland of Ireland and faces the ghosts of his past. Matthews expertly retains all the magic and intrigue in her second instalment and then some- it was a delight to plunge back into Ciarán’s ancient world and learn more about the Celtic and Pagan threads that bind it together. New reveals and twists and turns incorporated into the plot made the world feel richer and more alive- something I didn’t think possible with how well crafted it already was in the first book.

A major theme that ‘The Book of Carraig’ explores is the notion of letting go of the past and moving on. Ciarán is constantly torn between the fifth and twentieth centuries- haunted by the tragedies that befell his brother and wife hundreds of years ago to such an extent, he places his life in danger and incites the concern of those around him more than once. His fixation understandably also forms a rift in his relationship with his new love, archaeologist Caitlin O’Connell, and this was such a fresh breath of air- it was a realistic consequence of half of Ciarán’s heart being left centuries in the past and allowed a proper amount of focus to be placed on Ciarán’s grief of being a man out of time. What I admire most of all is that, despite the chasm between them, Caitlin and Ciarán still have an evident deep love and respect for one another. They allow each other to process their feelings and to go at their own pace- to deal with each of their inner demons before coming back together stronger than ever.

Another strength of ‘The Book of Carraig’ is its use of its characters. All of the arcs of the returning characters are continued in a way that isn’t disjunct from the first book and many evolved beyond their portrayal in the first instalment. A mark of a great sequel is how well it follows from its predecessor- how well it expands upon what was explored prior or continues to develop the characters. The Book of Carraig’ excels in this department- seeing Ciarán, Caitlin and the whole archaeology family was a delight and its clear that each of them had been written with clear purposes from the outset.

In conclusion, if you loved ‘The Cross of Ciaran’ then ‘The Book of Carraig’ is a must-read as it delivers on all fronts that made the first book great and more.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book in Andrea Matthews Cross of Ciaran series. I quite enjoyed this book and the progression of the story from book one. After fifteen hundred years “asleep” Ciaran is learning how to navigate this new time. Ciaran and Caitlan go to Ireland on a dig in the same place where Caitlan found Ciaran in the first place.

I have always been intrigued by archaeology and this book drew me in, topped with romance and drama and I was in seventh heaven! Matthews paints a great picture of Ireland and the surroundings. If you like paranormal romance, you won’t be disappointed.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Lorrene Huisman

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first in the series was really impacting for me, and I loved it for everything it was and the time line as well as the characters. Naturally, I wanted to get my hands on this one as well. I got into it really quick, and it picked up almost instantly. A bit of back story and then BOOM we are reading through pages as quick as our minds can read those words!

The book takes place where the prior novel had ended, and to me it was not a peaceful start out for our main character named Ciaran and his soul mate named Caitlin whom he met in the prior novel. Going to Ireland did not bring happiness, but more along the lines of risk and uncertainty. Things progressed quickly. If you read the first novel, you know what I am talking about with truth and along the lines of Ciaran and Caitlin’s love story. Their love was not the only thing at risk though, a serial killer in the time line threatens all that Ciaran knows and loves. What he must do is risky, but knows it must be done! Honestly this novel was very compelling with its suspense and I highly enjoyed this addition!

For me, I slightly loved this novel a tad bit more than the first installment even! For me the mystery this book gave off, as well as Ireland and the history surrounding it made my curious mind very impressed and I fell in love so easily with this novel. I think its very well written and the author really knows how to keep the reader satisfied and very much interested! I am very much looking forward to the next installment!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Karen Pearman

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading book one in this series, it was a must that I read this one. And I’m glad that I did as I enjoyed it probably more than the first one. I love how the author can take me on such an adventure filled with history like she does. I will point out that I think you need to read the books to fully understand the story being presented to you. It may work as a standalone read, but I feel that you would appreciate it more reading both books in order. She does an amazing job describing the scenes to make me feel like I am there. I loved these characters. I especially love reading a story about a male hero for a change. That was one of the things I appreciated with the first book, and this was just as good. If you like historical paranormal reads I highly suggest you pick this, and the first one, up.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Rebecca Hill

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig is the second book in the Cross of Ciaran series. I highly recommend reading the books in order. This book is a continuation of Ciaran’s journey. Ciaran is a 5th century Celtic priest who wakes up in modern day New York City. At the end of the first book, he goes to Ireland with Caitlin. The second book picks up in Ireland, Ciaran’s birthplace. Ciaran struggles with remembering the past yet is still keeping it from Caitlin. He must eventually admit the truth to her. He awakens his brother from the same slumber he was in. Together they must defeat evil that has followed them to the 20th century. This is a fantastic book, and I enjoyed it as much as the first one!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jo Frizzell

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was intriguing! I was excited to read it after the first one and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The execution of the relationships was relatable and the setting was gorgeously described. I wished I could be there and know everyone. Ciaran and Caitlin’s relationship was relatable and their separate inner turmoils were so understandable. Matthews writes an excellent story and I didn’t want to put it down!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kristy Nelson

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As with most things, the second book didn’t quite live up to the first book. Overall still a very enjoyable read though! I love all of the Irish history content. I did find this book to be a bit slow compared to the first. It will be interesting to see how the story progresses in the third book.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Baker

The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews is the second book in the Cross of Ciaran series. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order so that you can get a full enjoyment of it. I enjoyed how easy it was to get right back into this story and the characters. Ciaran and Caitlan really are so each to read about. Even in the second book you can feel their connection. I thought this was a really well written story too. The mystery and intrigue were great elements to the book. I am really pleased to see there is going to be a third book and I can’t wait to read it.

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