Author Hope C. Tarr will discuss her historical fiction debut, Irish Eyes.

About the Book:

Eighteen-year-old Rose O’Neill leaves her beloved Ireland and boards a steamer bound for New York City. She’s starting a new life with Adam, the American soldier who’s sworn to marry her. But when she arrives at New York Harbour Rose finds herself abandoned, pregnant and alone. Scared and homeless, she takes a job at one of New York’s luxury hotels, and gradually begins to see a future for herself and her unborn child. But when a deadly fire rips through the hotel, in one shocking moment Rose loses all she has built. Rose’s luck finally begins to change when she meets Joe Kavanaugh, a man determined to win her heart. Rose and Joe build a life that takes them from the struggling Lower East side, to the glamour of New York’s finest department store. If only Rose can let go of her past and the love she lost.

About the Author:

Hope C. Tarr is the author of more than 25 genre fiction novels, including OPERATION CINDERELLA, optioned by Twentieth Century Fox. IRISH EYES (Joffe Books) is her historical fiction debut and the launch of her American Songbook series. Prior to embarking on her writing career, Hope earned a Master's in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education from The Catholic University of America. She and her husband live in Ocean Grove, NJ with their rescue cats. Connect with her on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook as well as her website at www.hopectarr.com.

Praise for Irish Eyes:

“Well done to Hope C. Tarr for a magical journey, so grueling, so full of optimistic belief, in the hope of a better future. I loved Rose and how she fought for her own strength within herself.”
– Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Sunday Times bestselling author of HER HEART FOR A COMPASS 

“With IRISH EYES, Tarr delivers an expansive, breathtaking tale centered around Rose O’Neill, a fierce Irish immigrant who’s determined to succeed. Rose’s voice is eloquent and lyrical, the writing glorious, and the historical detail superb.”
– Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPECTACULAR 

“LOVED this book - fascinating insight into the early days of the Irish in America. A feisty strong-willed heroine in the hands of an experienced confident author. Full of warmth and romance and humour, a wonderful read.”
– Kate Kerrigan, New York Times bestselling author of the Ellis Island Trilogy

“Hope Tarr’s IRISH EYES is romantic, lyrical, and rich with historical detail. Readers will root for the brave Rose as she navigates the immigrant experience in an ever-expanding New York City. A compelling read!”
– Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author of THE NEXT SHIP HOME

“Readers will race to the end, not wanting to put this book down. Tarr writes beautifully, with great pacing, settings, sensitive love scenes, plot twists, just the right amount of period-specific language, and a superb epilogue...The American Songbook series is off to a great start. Highly recommended.”
–The Historical Novel Society

“Hope C. Tarr’s IRISH EYES is a treat for lovers of New York City history, Irish American culture, and second-chance romance. From the wild Aran Islands to the gritty tenements of the Lower East Side, and from the gilded ballrooms of high society to the terrifying infernos of workplace fires, Tarr transports us to the world of Rose O'Neill, as she arrives in a new country seeking answers from the man she loves, but soon finds herself forging an unexpected path towards her own American Dream.”
– Finola Austin, Author of BRONTË'S MISTRESS