Warrior Spirit

Publisher Marketing: Irishman Blackie O'Brien led a sinful and self-destructive life of women, alcohol and drugs. He was the best, winningest, champion steeplechase jockey in the history of the sport until a near-fatal racing accident ended his career. But this was no "accident"- his ruthless ex-agent, Mickey Reegan orchestrated the whole thing. It seems that the luck o' the Irish has deserted Blackie once and for all. And Blackie is no ordinary Irishman. This lusty young man is the direct descendent of Brian Boru, the most influential High king of Ireland. If Ireland still had a king, Blackie would be it. Now, Blackie is a man without a career and without a kingdom. Warrior Spirit chronicles Blackie's journey from the green valleys of Ireland to the privileged horse country of Middleburg, Virginia. As Blackie begins to despair over his future, in enters beautiful, young Meg, who brings her horses to Blackie's family farm where he's been recuperating from the accident. Their sexual chemistry is immediate. But Blackie's family has other plans for him. They believe he's driven by the spirit of an ancient Irish warrior and demand he find a place in Ireland's political leadership. From fighting off alcoholic temptations, thwarting an attempted rape of Meg, and stopping thugs trying to take his life, Blackie leaps over one hurdle after another. Will Blackie ultimately find the future he's meant to have with the love of a good woman? Does Blackie get a second chance to turn his life around? This series is the saga of the royal O'Briens from Killarney, Ireland and their reluctant "prince," Blackie.