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Festival of Stars Eilis Flynn Cerridwen Press   Five Angels from:     Darien "Dare" Borodin has no need to really speak to his father unless he is on his way out of town just to say bye or with a scribbled note. Dare works for a company that specializes in technical translations and at the moment his latest assignment is in Seattle. Since his job allows him to do traveling, he really doesn't have a home base to settle his head. After a car accident sends him to the emergency ward, he may have met the one woman to give him roots to settle down, a woman that looks strikingly familiar. Dr. Kristin Olafsson is an emergency room physician who cares about injured patients. The minute she and Dare interact; something strikes a cord in Dare he never felt before. She makes him come alive. When she meets Dare, on that rainy, stormy night in the ER, it appears he has just the right spirit to bring pleasure into her life. There is something distinctive about Dare, as if they had met before, and were brought back together under unu sual circumstances. If by fate, then Dare will make sure Kristin stays in his life for good. Kristin makes him feel good about himself, but he has issues in his life with family, and prejudices that still create bad memories in his life. First, he must face his father, who disowned him years prior, and put some things in order, and then he can be with the woman he loves. He can only hope he can get through his troubled past to find a wonderful future with the woman of his dreams, Kristin. What a beautiful story. Festival of Stars allows two loving people another chance in life to be with each other. This tender story, with characters that reach out and grab the reader's heart, captivates beyond words. Dare and Kristin both face obstructions that spin into their life with family, with their different upbringings. While Kristin gained strength through her roots, it was quite opposite for Dare. When they unite, it gives one hope that things can work out for the better fo r everyone in society, and that is what I liked about this story. Eilis Flynn stages a heartwarming read, one full of emotions and family issues that transpire in real life. The story of the stars and the meeting of the lovers was told beautifully and is one I shall always remember.   Reviewed by: Linda L.     Cerridwen Press

FESTIVAL OF STARS EILIS FLYNN ISBN 9781419909054 May 2007 Cerridwen Press E-book $6.49 226 Pages Contemporary Romance   Rating: 4 Cups     Dare Borodin is a technical translator. He travels the country and the world, but really has no place to call home. His only family is his father, and that is not saying much. Dare has been adrift in his life, but a trip to the emergency room may just give him the anchor he is looking for.   Dr. Kristin Olafsson is a study in contrasts. She is the proud product of an American father, a Japanese mother, and a Swedish grandmother. Her career as an emergency room physician keeps her very busy, but is not as fulfilling as she had hoped. A stormy night at the hospital brings a surprising kindred spirit into her world.   Dare never thought a trip to the emergency room could be fortuitous. He was nursing a broken wrist, when he met Dr. Olafsson. Immediately there was a connection. Not only was she beautiful and exotic, but she stirred feelings in him that were long buried. Kristin was also intrigued with her new patient, and he seemed very familiar to her somehow. They went their separate ways, but were destined to meet again under similar circumstances. Dare was not going to let her get away this time. He wanted to see if the connection between them was real. Kristin made him realize that there were some things in his life he had neglected for far too long. Before they could be together, Dare would have to overcome a life of prejudices, and embrace his heritage. Would their feelings for each other be able to heal wounds that were a lifetime in the making?   This story was so bittersweet. The obstacles that Kristin and Dare had to face are shockingly common even in today’s society. Kristin was brought up in a family that embraced their differences and became stronger because of it. Dare was forced to deny his true identity, and this drove a wedge between him and his father that could never be repaired. This story exemplifies the state of the world. This was a beautiful love story and so much more.   Lototy Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books

Festival of Stars Eilis Flynn Cerridwen Press (2007) ISBN 9781419909054 Reviewed by Anne Boling for Reader Views (5/07) http://www.readerviews.com/ Once a year the Weaver Princess and Cowherder have the possibility of meeting in the sky.  The weather must be clear or they must wait another year.  When the two star-crossed lovers meet "across the Milky Way" it is known as the "Festival of Stars."  The Emperor of the sky decreed that it was his daughter, the Weaver Princess' "task of picking the stars and designing the rich and bejeweled cloth for the gods of the constellations."  She fell in love with the Cowherder and they "neglected their duties."  The Emperor was angry and refused to allow the two lovers to see each other.  They begged for mercy and he relented allowing them one day a year.  The ravens were their servants and formed a bridge across the River of Heaven so the lovers could meet.  If conditions aren't right for a meeting they must wait another year.  The Pascisci, Indiana emergency room was extremely busy and there was a torrent of rain as Dare Borodin held his wrist while waiting to see a doctor.  He'd been involved in an automobile accident.  It would have been laughable if he hadn't been in so much pain.  The road was very slick, when he was broadsided by a woman when her Chihuahua had been startled by the thunder and had nipped the woman's ear causing her to lose control of her vehicle.  The dog had been sitting on her head.  The beautiful doctor that assisted him was Dr. Kristin Olafsson.  It was a chance encounter; both felt a connection, both went their own way.  A year later, another emergency room, this time in Seattle, Washington, another accident, Dare was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a car.  Once again the road was slick from rain causing a car to skid and hit his bike.  This time instead of a broken arm Dare had a banged-up leg.  Once again he sees Dr. Kristin Olafsson.  Taking pity on him, she drives him home, shops for food and stays for pizza.  They both realize the undeniable connection between the two of them.  Are these two destined to pass in the sky or will they find true love? "Festival of Stars" by Eilis Flynn is a love story.  This tale begins with the retelling of an ancient love story.  The two main characters are living out the story through their lives.  Kristin and Dare are in love with each other though it seems to take them a while to figure it out.  Their lives seem to have continuous connections and separations.  The love scenes are very well written, readers will feel themselves drawn in.  Fans of romance will enjoy "Festival of Stars" and will look for more books by Eilis Flynn.

Festival of Stars by Eilis Flynn ISBN: 978-1419909054 Publisher: Cerridwen Press Who doesn't love fairytales? Eilis Flynn pens a compelling story of two lovers destined to be together, yet driven apart.  The ravens flock to urge the lovers together in the Japanese tradition of Tanabata--Festival of Stars. Dare Borodin learned early in life to hide his half-Japanese heritage.  Kristin Olafsson takes great pride in her mixed heritage, using cultural skills learned from her Japanese mother and her Swedish grandmother. When first the ravens flocked, Dare had broken his wrist in a car accident and went to the ER for treatment.  Dr. Kristin Olafsson confused him with her Japanese looks and Swedish height.  He managed to say everything wrong; needless to say, the lovers weren't meant to be together that night.  Two years later, he hurt his knee, and once again Dr. Olafsson treated him.  The stars seemed more aligned this time, but a terrible faux pas separated the couple once more. What an incredible interweaving of Japanese tradition and modern romance!  Kristin and Dare are wonderful characters in this story of love, loss, and loving again.  Ms. Flynn ties ravens, a second chance, racial prejudice, and true love altogether in a riveting story--a romantic tale to warm your heart. I highly recommend this book! Cerridwen Press reviewed by Jacquie Rogers author of Faery Special Romances (Available now!) Highland Press

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