The
Siblings O'Rifcan Series
Books
1- 5 Boxed Set
by
Katharine E. Hamilton
Genre:
Clean Contemporary Romance
FIVE
sweet romances in ONE boxset!
One
family. Five incredible stories.
Claron
Tossing
her belongings into a suitcase and escaping heartbreak seemed like
the best idea for Rhea Conners. She’d simply travel across the
ocean to visit her grandfather in Ireland and heal. Then she’d come
back. Simple. But what she doesn’t expect is to find solace and
healing in the form of the O’Rifcan family. One member in
particular: Claron.
Claron
enjoyed his life farming the land his grandparents gifted him. He
lived his life quietly and contentedly, until Rhea arrived. He’d
steered clear of relationships and entanglements since his last
heartbreak, but something about Roland’s granddaughter twists him
up inside. Something about Rhea has him rethinking his life of
solitude.
Two
hearts. One chance. Can Rhea and Claron overcome past hurts to make a
new beginning?
Riley
Charm,
beauty, and the promise of a new adventure had Heidi Rustler eagerly
flying across the ocean to visit her best friend, Rhea Conners. Heidi
needed a change of scenery, a change of pace, and a little
excitement, and that is the promise that awaited her in Ireland.
However, Rhea’s stories of the incredible family she’d come to
know intrigued Heidi the most. Particularly the stories of Riley
O’Rifcan.
Riley
loved his life. He spent his days traveling for work, loving on his
family, and flirting with feminine faces. He never once thought about
settling down. Until Heidi. The bold and beautiful woman from Texas
stampeded into his world and challenged his commitment-free and
easy-going lifestyle.
Two
hearts. One chance. Can Heidi and Riley recognize their opportunity
for a new and different kind of adventure?
Layla
Beautiful,
flirtatious, and charming are just a few of the words that describe
Layla O’Rifcan, and she is proud of them. She enjoys the art of
flirting and entangling the hearts of handsome men with her own. But
with her eyes set upon starting her new business, she might just miss
the one man that could change her life for the better.
Delaney
Hawkins loves his job. Yes, he may work too much, but he is happy
with the direction his life is headed. All until he meets Layla
O’Rifcan. The spunky O’Rifcan sister who bewitches him from the
start has him trying to balance work with what he hopes to be a
budding relationship.
Two
hearts. One chance. Can Layla and Delaney set aside their work and
ambition to take a chance on love?
Chloe
Strong,
sweet, and beautiful not only describes Chloe O’Rifcan but also the
flowers she works with. As her brother’s wedding approaches, Chloe
finds herself neck deep in wedding planning and projects that require
the help of a dear friend.
Conor
McCarthy is one of the closest friends to the O’Rifcan family, but
he’s also a talented carpenter hopping from one project to the
next. But when Chloe asks him to build an archway for a wedding prop,
Conor finds himself working hand in hand with the youngest sister,
and he can’t help but be impressed by Chloe’s skill and her sweet
heart.
Two
Hearts. One Chance. Can Chloe and Conor progress from family friends
to more?
Murphy
Grit,
determination, and independence had Piper O’Beirne setting her
roots in Galway. The successful manager of one of the hottest pubs in
the city, she never dreamed of moving or starting over. Until
Murphy.
Murphy
O’Rifcan loved his work. He spent all his time grooming his pub to
be the best in County Clare. However, the hectic demands of the pub
had him looking for help from the one person he knew he could trust,
but the one person he knew did not want to move to Castlebrook. He
found his professional pursuit of Piper twisted along the way and he
wished Piper would accept the job for other reasons. Him.
Two
Hearts. One Chance. Can Piper and Murphy learn to work together at
the pub and in love?
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Katharine
E. Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor
of Arts in History and uses her knack for research in all her
stories. She is a Southern Belle with a pinch of sass, and when she
is not writing she can be found chasing around her toddler son,
driving around the ranch, or baking delicacies for local parties and
events. Katharine currently resides on a ranch in South Texas where
the skies and rivers, in all their beauty, rejuvenate the soul.
GUEST POST
Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something
about yourself and how you became an author?
Hi there! I’m
Katharine.
I’ve been writing for
around 11 years, published for 10. My first book released in 2009 and
I’ve been at it since with a total of 16 books published, 2 box
sets published, and four audiobooks produced… working on the fifth.
The time has flown by. But that’s what happens when you’re having
fun, right?
I started writing while
in college in between class and work. I’d hide away in my apartment
and type away for a few hours. I never thought I would do anything
with those words, but over the years they continued to develop into
more than just a hobby. I started publishing in 2009 with children’s
books. I wanted to learn the business and get my feet wet and I
thought children’s books would allow me to do that. I published 3
children’s books and then realized I wanted to expand into writing
fiction novels for adults. In 2015, I took one of my many manuscripts
that was hidden away in a spiral notebook and in a file on my
computer and rewrote and modified the rough draft that was there…
this manuscript would be shaped into The Unfading Lands, which kicked
off my first adult fiction novel and first series. In 2015, that book
would allow me to leave my current job and focus on writing full
time. It’s been a blast ever since. I write multi-genre. Fantasy,
Sweet Romance, Children’s… I’m working on a Historical Fiction
Fantasy book, and Action/Thriller… thankfully my readers tend to
jump on board with whatever my imagination fancies.
How to find time to
write as a parent?
My writing schedule has
changed over the last few years due to having my first kiddo. He’s
now three, and I think any parent can tell you that a three-year-old
keeps your hands full. Thankfully, I am able to modify my writing
schedule around naptimes, early mornings, late nights, etc. But I do
have A LOT of early mornings. I find it easier to work then than late
at night… because again… three-year-old… at night, I’m TIRED!
Haha. But I try not to pressure myself too much. I am loving this
season in my life, and though I may not be able to write as much as I
would like, I don’t want to miss out on my time with my son. He’s
awesome, and his joy is contagious, which makes setting aside my
writing an easy choice to make. It also makes those early, quiet
mornings more productive because I am trying to cram as much
productivity into my limited time frame.
Which of your novels
can you imagine made into a movie?
I’ve always wanted to
see my Unfading Lands Series turned into a movie, but not sure if
that one will ever come to fruition. Despite my hopes for that one, I
have been contacted about film/television possibilities for
Montgomery House. At this point, who knows??? BUT I will say, I would
LOVE to see any of them transformed into film, especially The
Unfading Lands or The Siblings O’Rifcan Series.
What inspired you to
write this book?
I love Ireland. I love
the language; I love the sense of magic and wonder Ireland invokes in
people… I loved the idea of creating a large family that just
brings out the best in one another while also having those fun,
annoying, or frustrating family dynamics that tend to develop as
well. I also loved the idea of merging two cultures together. In
Claron, Rhea is American and finds herself in this small town in
County Clare, and while she is trying to learn her way around, she’s
also trying to learn and understand the O’Rifcan family and all
their quirks.
Do you have any
“side stories” about the characters?
Each character’s
profession is inspired by someone I know or something exclusive to
the area in which the book takes place. Claron is a dairy
farmer/farmer based on knowledge I gleaned and interviewed from my
grandparents. Riley is an architect based on my brother who, despite
choosing a different career path, grew up wanting to be an architect
and allowed me to pick his brain. Layla is an entrepreneur that wants
to start her own business with bath salts, lotions, candles, etc. My
mom creates these things, and her eagerness to start her own business
is just that nature in myself. I’ve always wanted to work for
myself (which now I do) and create fun places people can come
together. Chloe is a florist, based on a good friend of mine in
Houston, Texas, who is a phenomenal florist. Sherrill lent her
expertise to Chloe for me. And Murphy owns the local pub. And though
I do not have a friend who manages a pub, I drew his personality from
several of my friends that are close to me. He’s the friendly face
and clever mind that are needed to handle people and also charm them.
He’s a fun character as well.
What did you enjoy
most about writing this book?
The characters. Each
character has their own distinct personality. And at times, one
character would just seem to pop in and take over the story. I let
them lead me. I love the family dynamics. I love the various
personalities and the love of family.
If you could spend
time with a character from your book whom would it be? And what would
you do during that day?
I would probably choose
Riley or Murphy. Though I do love Claron as well. But with Riley you
could expect an adventure of some sort. And with Murphy, you could
expect a TON of fun. So those two would be my top choices.
Do your characters
seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of
the story?
It’s how Murphy ended
up with his own book. That was not the original plan, but his
character sort of evolved and became a reader favorite, and people
were asking me about his story. So he got his own book. Whenever he
was in a scene, he just seemed to take it over in a great way. He was
charming and funny… and he somehow navigated his way to his own
book.
Convince us why you
feel your book is a must read.
This is the box set of
all five of the Siblings O’Rifcan stories. It’s in Kindle
Unlimited. It’s fun and fresh. And the characters are so much fun.
My goal is for readers to not only fall in love with the characters,
but with the community of Castlebrook and with Ireland in general.
What book do you
think everyone should read?
This list could be
super long, but I’ll narrow it down…
Redeeming Love by
Francine Rivers
Bellewether by Susannah
Kearsely (or anything by her to be honest…Winter Sea… holy cow,
it’s amazing)
Portrait of a Lady by
Henry James
What kind of
research do you do before you begin writing a book?
Research is important
in any book. My research varies. If I can go to a location I want to
write about, I will. If I can’t, then I travel there via the
internet and look at anything from local newspapers, to Google Earth,
to interviewing locals via email, etc. I love talking with people who
have been to a certain location and getting their firsthand
experiences. But depending on the genre, sort of depends on the type
of research required. My historical fiction fantasy manuscript has
taken me down several different research avenues from locations to
American history to literature. I’ve been researching for about a
year for that one and have just started mapping out the story with my
research. I plan for that one to be published in 2020, but again,
that depends on if I feel like I have enough research.
Do you write one
book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
I have several books
going at once. It prevents me from having writer’s block. If I need
a break from one manuscript, I’ll take one, but will work on
another. Productivity is important. And it keeps the creative juices
flowing.
A day in the life of
the author?
I wake up around 4:30
or 5:00 AM. I fix a hot tea and take it to my desk. Let my Chihuahua,
Tulip, outside. Then comes my Catahoula, Cash, and he goes outside. I
then sit at my desk. Check my advertising and marketing results from
the day before and update my tracking spreadsheets. Check my email
and website notifications. Then I start writing. Then once my son
wakes up, work is halted for a bit, and I may have another sit down
around his naptime. But other than that… I try to knock it out in
the morning while my house is quiet. Once my husband and son are
awake, it’s almost impossible for me to sit and focus.
What are common
traps for aspiring writers?
Not getting the
manuscript finished. Stop focusing on the editing. Stop focusing on
the marketing or formatting… just get it written. THEN you can
focus on the rest. Some writers get overwhelmed thinking of the task
ahead of them, they forget the first step, and that is finishing the
manuscript.
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