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Description:
Reverend Ian Kenyon knows the harsh sting of life and how a man can suffer a loss of faith. The death of his wife and newborn son shook him to his foundations, and he's been drifting ever since. Bryn Morgan has returned home from prison to the only family he has—an abusive father who abandoned him to the law when Bryn was unjustly accused of rape. Still poor, lost, and shunned, Bryn searches for work, any work that will allow him to survive.
Reluctantly moved by Bryn's plight, Ian hires the young man to work on his farm despite Bryn's prickly, defensive nature. Soon Ian fears his growing feelings of grace and compassion might be something else, something more... heated. Whatever the cause, he knows they are impossible to pursue, because Heaven only knows what would happen if a man of God began to have forbidden feelings for his hired man.
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I love the slow build of their friendship, attraction and finally loving relationship. While there is plenty going on to keep the story moving, I never felt rushed to see them finally give in to their desires. Ms. Irving delivers yet another riveting story filled will brilliantly written characters, a strong plot and a breathtaking setting. 5 of 5 nymphs Scandalous Minx @ Literary Nymphs
...another great book by Jan Irving. 5 of 5 Stars Lydia @ Rainbow Reviews 
Category: Novels
Book Type: Hired Man eBook
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| by Jason Johnson |
Date Added: Tuesday 10 November, 2009 |
Great book.
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars] |
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| by Fern @ Whipped Cream |
Date Added: Friday 05 February, 2010 |
The Hired Man is a wholly unique and unforgettable story that delves into sensitive subject matter. Read the full review. ..
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars] |
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| by Laurie Ballantyne-Gaska |
Date Added: Thursday 08 October, 2009 |
The Hired Man is an enthralling and captivating love story written about a minister who is struggling with the loss of his faith and an ex-con who comes to work on his farm.Both men are lonely and isolated and find themselves drawn to each other. Set in a western town, Ms. Irving has deftly drawn her characters and made us suffer with them and delight in their triumphs.
We see through their eyes and experiences that love may be the only answer when you have nothing left to lose.
I loved this story and I will be eagerly looking for Ms. Irving's next book...
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars] |
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| by Lyn Lucas |
Date Added: Friday 09 October, 2009 |
I highly recommend “The Hired Man” to anyone looking for a wonderful read. This is a book that will keep you enthralled from beginning to end, I could not put it down. The writing is rich, powerful and a joy to read.
Bryn’s story will break your heart, the tragedies and mistreatment he has had to endure, his pain, his loneliness will touch you deeply. And Ian, a man who has experienced terrible tragedy also, but a good man still, the only man who is willing to give Bryn a chance. To see these two damaged men strive to overcome their past and establish a future together against all odds is something that will warm your soul.
Ms. Irving has also a created a fascinating cast of supporting characters, some you will love, some you will hate, creating a novel of many layers.
You will cry, laugh, get angry at the injustices, so many emotions created by this tale. Do yourself a big favour read “The Hired Man” as soon as possible, you will not regret it.
Congratulations Ms. Irving on another fabulous novel...
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] |
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| by Sena Leon |
Date Added: Thursday 08 October, 2009 |
Jan Irving has created a unique romance between two unlikely men. When we first meet the Rev. Ian Kenyon his grief is palpable and we wonder if he is in his right mind when he hires ex-con Bryn Morgan to help around his farm. Ms. Irving's attention to the period setting adds to the tension of the story without getting bogged down in details. Her lush descriptions of sight, sound, and smell transport the reader into the story and we are soon caught up in the unfolding drama. The romance and other sub-plots make for a compelling read that you won't want to put down. I whole-heartedly recommend going on this journey with Ian and Bryn - it was a joy getting to know them!..
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] |
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| by Jennifer Coombs |
Date Added: Wednesday 07 October, 2009 |
This story began so strongly, the characterizations seemed in sync with their experiences and the times in which they were living. As the chapters progressed the characters began to get to know each other and their interactions seemed honest, believable, and the way they dealt with the conflicts that occurred as a result of them getting to know each other seemed very real to life. But that was all derailed when the Bryn and Ian began their sexual relationship. Ian who has no clue about sex, vacilates between clueless and commanding. Between not being able to face his feelings to talking about them with dying strangers. Bryn who has been stepped on all of his life transforms in a couple of pages from doormat to this "I'm going to take charge" individual. I think the intent was that Ian's belief in him transforms Bryn which would have been stellar if it had been convincing. Some with Ian, I think we are to believe that Bryn frees Ian. At first Bryn is a great distraction from his grief and also a chance for rebirth, for him to make up for the fact that he sees himself responsible for the tragedy in his life. Again, if that has been done in a convincing manner this would have been an excellent book...
Rating:  [3 of 5 Stars] |
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