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Celtic Cross #3
Celtic Knot
After the death of her husband, Abby Finnigan went back to Prophecy, CO, thinking the familiar would be comforting. Instead her brother takes every opportunity to make her life miserable and her father won't even acknowledge she's alive. Still, Abby's determined to make a better life for her daughter.
Kyle Lachapelle is working undercover at the Big L-O ranch in Prophecy. He's intrigued by — and attracted to—Abby from the first time they meet. Then he learns of her connection to his counterfeiting case. Can she be trusted?
Fraud, counterfeiting, murder and kidnapping force Abby and Kyle to depend on each other. He can't tell her the real reason for being in Prophecy; she can't open her heart knowing he's hiding something. When the truth comes out, will love conquer their fears?
Kyle Lachapelle is working undercover at the Big L-O ranch in Prophecy. He's intrigued by — and attracted to—Abby from the first time they meet. Then he learns of her connection to his counterfeiting case. Can she be trusted?
Fraud, counterfeiting, murder and kidnapping force Abby and Kyle to depend on each other. He can't tell her the real reason for being in Prophecy; she can't open her heart knowing he's hiding something. When the truth comes out, will love conquer their fears?
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2005
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About the author
Tammy Doherty
5 books32 followersI've always loved writing but didn't get serious about it until 2001. That's when I began writing my first novel, Celtic Cross, an Inspirational Western Romance. Celtic Cross tells the story of Cristeen; I followed it with her sister's story in Claddaugh. The third book in this series, Celtic Knot is my favorite. All three books are set in Colorado in the late 1800's.
After writing three historical novels, I've switched gears and now write romantic suspense. The first, currently titled She's Mine, is set in a small town in central Massachusetts. They say write what you know, so I did! She's Mine is available in all eBook formats and also in print. I am currently working on the next novel in the Mystique of Naultag series.
I love hearing from my readers. The best place to connect with me is on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TammyDoherty... You can also check out my website
After writing three historical novels, I've switched gears and now write romantic suspense. The first, currently titled She's Mine, is set in a small town in central Massachusetts. They say write what you know, so I did! She's Mine is available in all eBook formats and also in print. I am currently working on the next novel in the Mystique of Naultag series.
I love hearing from my readers. The best place to connect with me is on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TammyDoherty... You can also check out my website
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June 25, 2020
It was a good story easy to follow nice flow
February 3, 2023
This is book three in the series, and one that I truly enjoyed.
Amy and Millie Finnegan crept right into my heart from the beginning, and Kyle Lachapelle's character was sincere and good-hearted.
After the death of Amy's husband, she and her daughter were back in the small town she grew up in. This time, the consequences of coming back were even worse. From the start she was ostracized by her family. Even the townfolk looked they cared little about her. One woman took her in thought even though she didn't agree with her work.
The Stanton's were the only family that reached out to her and when Lachapelle rode into town, things changed.
Kyle worked at her father's ranch with a clear objective. Where was the counterfeit money coming from and how was it distribute?
Amy and Kyle crossed in unusually and after that, all hell broke loose within this small community.
As tension grew, the Stanton's led Amy to the Lord. She had a difficult time really believing in the saving grace of the Lord, but through the protective and nurture of them her heart softened.
With a family that was the richest within the area and out to make life difficult for her, she had a hard time of trusting God and the people supporting her. But when Millie was abducted, something changed.
Kyle had a difficult time of doing his work as a secret agent and keep an eye on Amy. The hatred between the brothers keeping him on his toes. His faith, however, stayed unhindered.
This is a heartfelt story of obedience, trust and faith while they are tested till the last.
Each supporting character's role was shaping and chaffing at each main character as danger follow them around and the counterfeiters tried to outsmart the secret service.
Really a great story, filled with action and suspense as the Lord leads the way.
Amy and Millie Finnegan crept right into my heart from the beginning, and Kyle Lachapelle's character was sincere and good-hearted.
After the death of Amy's husband, she and her daughter were back in the small town she grew up in. This time, the consequences of coming back were even worse. From the start she was ostracized by her family. Even the townfolk looked they cared little about her. One woman took her in thought even though she didn't agree with her work.
The Stanton's were the only family that reached out to her and when Lachapelle rode into town, things changed.
Kyle worked at her father's ranch with a clear objective. Where was the counterfeit money coming from and how was it distribute?
Amy and Kyle crossed in unusually and after that, all hell broke loose within this small community.
As tension grew, the Stanton's led Amy to the Lord. She had a difficult time really believing in the saving grace of the Lord, but through the protective and nurture of them her heart softened.
With a family that was the richest within the area and out to make life difficult for her, she had a hard time of trusting God and the people supporting her. But when Millie was abducted, something changed.
Kyle had a difficult time of doing his work as a secret agent and keep an eye on Amy. The hatred between the brothers keeping him on his toes. His faith, however, stayed unhindered.
This is a heartfelt story of obedience, trust and faith while they are tested till the last.
Each supporting character's role was shaping and chaffing at each main character as danger follow them around and the counterfeiters tried to outsmart the secret service.
Really a great story, filled with action and suspense as the Lord leads the way.
December 1, 2017
I don't usually read westerns, but Celtic Knot is a great historic read. Tammy writes as if she were back 100+ years ago. Great read.
April 15, 2018
Exciting
What an exciting book, this book will put you on the edge of your set and keep you there, it is full of excitement, adventure, mystery, and intrigue.
What an exciting book, this book will put you on the edge of your set and keep you there, it is full of excitement, adventure, mystery, and intrigue.
July 26, 2025
Enjoyable series
I love historical fiction, especially with a Christian theme. I very much enjoyed the progression of the series and each story line.
I love historical fiction, especially with a Christian theme. I very much enjoyed the progression of the series and each story line.
February 12, 2013
I liked this book so much! But, then again, I’ve always liked western historicals. Tammy Doherty hits the mark with this novel. It’s superbly written with vocabulary, language, and phrases appropriate to the period in which it is set. Fast paced and suspenseful.
In Celtic Knot, Abby Finnigan struggles to raise her daughter after the death of her husband. Basically alone, she receives no help from her family, since her father and brothers were abusive, and she never got along with any of them, but one. In an attempt to protect her heart, she vows not to get too close to anyone, especially another man. Until she meets Kyle . . .
Secret Service Operative Kyle Lachapelle is undercover in Prophecy to investigate a counterfeiting case. From the moment he meets Abby, he is intrigued and attracted to her, and adores her little girl. But in light of the fact that she is related to the family he is investigating, he is unsure if he can trust her.
The two are confused by each others’ attitudes and secretiveness yet can’t resist opening their hearts. As love begins to bloom, will Abby turn out to be a participant in the case Kyle is working on? Will Abby’s doubts about who Kyle is be justified? Or will God’s love conquer their fears?
Again, this novel kept my interest all the way through. The interesting characters and plot are well thought out. The vivid scenery is set as though the reader has entered that era. And now, assuming this author’s first two books are written just as well, I am contemplating reading those, too.
If you like inspirational western historical romance, I highly recommend Celtic Knot.
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April 3, 2016
Interesting
What a page turner. Never knowing who to trust or when, including God and faith. I didn't always agree with the message of the Christian religion yet many may find comfort in it.
What a page turner. Never knowing who to trust or when, including God and faith. I didn't always agree with the message of the Christian religion yet many may find comfort in it.
November 16, 2014
See review for Celtic cross.
This book highlights Cristeen's "brother" Kyle.
This book highlights Cristeen's "brother" Kyle.
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