Having read the previous books in the series I had high expectations for this.
Unfortunately I ended up disliking the heroine with her jealousy making the story very repetitive.
A huge let down.

The author brings the characters to life so that I felt as strongly about them as if they were real people. Their fears, worries and happiness became important to me, making this a smiling read at times and a teary read at others. The time and place is alluringly and vividly portrayed. Simply and awesome read, but do start at the beginning to see all that has happened to bring Alainn and Killian to the point of where A Chieftain's Wife begins.

I am hooked on this series. A Chieftain's Wife clearly shows a series and a writer who just keeps getting better and better. Amazing cover also!

I have read and reviewed the first three in the series and have enjoyed them, This is begins to add more magical creatures bringing it into the genre of fantasy including dragons. In this one, our main character begins her journey as wife to the Chieftain and as a powerful with and Seer. I highly recommend these for the price,

“You can't mean to dance with the lass; she's great with child!"
Killian smiled broadly at this. "Aye, well, I do indeed intend to dance with her and, aye, I'm aware she carries a child!" He leaned closer to the woman and whispered as he spoke the next bit, "I'm the man who planted the seed!"
"Och!" The woman's ruddy colored cheeks darkened further and she huffed aloud, her continued disapproval evident, so Killian baited her and pushed the issue further still.
"And were all your six daughters a product of immaculate conception, then, Maire, or were they created in the usual way?”

A Chieftain’s Wife by Leigh Ann Edwards continues the wonderfully engaging saga of Irish witch Alain and noble Chieftain Killian. It is the fourth installment in The Irish Witch series, a magical romantic fantasy set in sixteenth century Ireland featuring witches, a swoony hero and evil forces! This book picks up right where the prior book (The Chieftain’s Daughter) ended and is just as addictive as the previous installments.

In this segment, Alain is doing her best not to utilize her powers, but, between her pregnancy and the extreme stress she’s under, she has less control over them so they tend to exhibit despite her intentions. Also, since she’s not using magic, it puts her in more danger from the dark. Unfortunately, the dark’s onslaught against Alain is becoming stronger, yet when Alain voices her concerns to Killian, he doesn’t give credence to her alarm.

Adding to the drama, Killain’s former lover has taken up residence in the castle as Killain feels responsible for the tragic loss of her husband. Alain is insanely jealous even as she grows larger with Killian’s child. Will their relationship survive the progressive onslaught of evil? Their love and trust in each other are sorely tested herein.

Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from A Chieftain’s Wife:

“I swear the man could seduce the holy mother!”
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“No more shall the birds or the beasts seek to harm me,
From the power that has held them, they will henceforth be set free
And should another such attempt dare come to be
The doer of the spell shall be so cursed ten-fold, plus three!”
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“As she glanced down at the great distance to the ground below, she whispered in his ear, "You have obviously taken the heights of passion to an entirely new level, Killian O'Brien!”

This series will consist of seven books with four having been released so far. I inhaled the first four in less than three days and am anxiously waiting for the fifth which is releasing January 2018! This is a series you should read in order. The books are engrossing reads and you won’t want to miss one enchanting moment. Do yourself a favor, start from the beginning and read it sequentially. You won’t be sorry!

A Chieftain’s Wife is teeming with magic. It is well-plotted and beautifully written. The romance is steamy and epic. A Chieftain’s Wife is the darkest to-date in this series and involves more theatrics and angst than the prior books. Each book in this series has ended with a cliffhanger which hasn’t been a big deal before now since the next book was always available. That said, this book contains the cruelest cliffhanger so far. Thankfully, the next book, A Witch’s Life, is being released in January 2018! I’ve lowered my rating by one because this cliffhanger was particularly brutal. If you enjoy historical romantic fairy tales, I’d highly recommend that you check out The Irish Witch series!

After trying to read the first one, I don't think I'm going to read the rest of the series. It's not my cup of tea.

Hmm... this book wasn't as engaging as the other books in the series. At least not for me. The characters started to behave very differently than they had in the previous books, and more than once they annoyed me.

The plot of this book also felt to drag, the final two months of Alainn's pregnancy lasted the majority of the book, and I didn't really feel like anything interesting happened during that time.

I feel like there's supposed to be a bigger plot, it's often alluded to, but never really elaborated on. Just often vaguely suggested to, never really explained.

Even though this book was a letdown, I do plan on reading the other two books planned for the series. I want to know what this bigger plot is, and why it matters. I think the next book should focus more on Alainn and her magic. The Faries, and the Gods we've met in previous books, the other fairies, and Gods we haven't met but were mentioned

I don't tend to like period historical reads but this was good. Having never read the previous books I feel like it's necessary with this series to experience their previous trials and tribulations firsthand, not recapped. It was interesting enough for me to go back and purchase the first book.

Another light and entertaining instalment in the Irish Witch series. Alainn is pregnant with her first child and she and her husband, Killian, must fight for their future together against dark forces mundane and supernatural. Enjoyable quiet fantasy that doesn't require too much of the reader.

Hands down the Irish Witch Series is my favorite fantasy series since I read Mary Stewart’s Arthurian-Merlin Saga many, many years ago. Book four, A Chieftain's Wife by outstanding writer, Leigh Ann Edwards brings joy and heartache to Alainn and Killian. Just like the first three books, it is a spellbinding read.

The author brings the characters to life so that I felt as strongly about them as if they were real people. Their fears, worries and happiness became important to me, making this a smiling read at times and a teary read at others. The time and place is alluringly and vividly portrayed. Simply and awesome read, but do start at the beginning to see all that has happened to bring Alainn and Killian to the point of where A Chieftain's Wife begins.

I am hooked on this series. A Chieftain's Wife clearly shows a series and a writer who just keeps getting better and better.

This is the 4th in the series, the 1st I have read, and unfortunately it suffers from what I hate the most about series books - the "here's what happened in previous books" info dump, especially in the first few chapters. It does get a little better later on in the book - the curse on Killian's family regarding the birth of healthy children was alluded to well enough to make me consider going back to perhaps reading previous books. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done - why read a previous book, if you've already told me everything I need to know in this book?

Anyway Killian and Alainn are newly married, Alainn is 7 months pregnant, and the two are as horny for each other as ever and continue to regularly have sex, with little apparent concern for the welfare of the baby. In fact, sex is the main way that Alainn keeps Killian in check - when she's angry or jealous, she bans him from her room in order to punish him.  She is supremely jealous of Ciara, a previous lover of Killian, who comes to live in the castle when Ciara's husband dies. However, Alainn also seems to be oblivious to the young Danhoul's attentiveness and how it, in turn, makes Killian jealous.

Besides all this, there is a darkness hanging over Castle O'Donnel - animals have been spelled to threaten Alainn at every opportunity; Ciara - apart from being one of Killian's previous lovers - seems to be dabbling in dark magic which includes causing distress to animals; someone has tried to induce the birth of the baby early by spoiling Alainn's food.  Alainn is also trying to suppress her magical talents, that includes visions and weather control.  Having had a vision of her husband's death at the hands of the English, she also manages to do time travel, and transport herself across half the country.  In doing so, it kicks off a chain of events that consume the last third of the book, and sets up the story for the next book in the series.

In summary then, this is book 4 of a 6 book series, full of witchcraft and high drama, seemingly impossible tasks completed with a wave of a hand. Due to the "issues" mentioned before, this is not my style of story, and I will not be looking for others in the series. Based on other reviews out there, others seem to enjoy it, so each to their own.

This is the fourth novel in the Irish Witch series and there are several plot twists in this novel. Killian and Alainn's love and trust are greatly tested in this novel. Alainn is extremely possessive of Killian and gets jealous about his previous affairs. Killian constantly tells her she is the only woman for him. Alainn easily gets angry, which causes her to unleash some of her powers, which she has been trying to turn away from. Evil still lurks and with Alainn turning away from her powers, puts her in dangerous peril. Alainn has visions of Killian and her cousins lying dead, killed by the English. She keeps warning them and trying to keep them apart, but Killian has a strong sense of duty, which causes him and his cousins to see each other. Alainn is worried about her unborn child, for he is coming soon into this world. However, a woman from Killian's past tests their relationship. Alainn is also being attached by the evil that wants Alainn's powers. With help from some powerful spirits, warnings are given, but tragedies do occur, which will cause a rift between these two young lovers. Will Killian and Alainn be able to repair the damage or will past indiscretions and recent afflictions cause them to be divided forever? Nothing is as it seems. I look forward to reading the next novel in the series!!

Aliann is married to the chieftain and also has magical abilities. Aliann and Killian adore each other with all their hearts and souls.
I read this in one sitting, it was that good. The descriptions were wonderful along with the characters made it a mesmerizing reading experience. There was a section in the tale that was so sad, tears flowed. This is complex, there are so many pieces to put together and the author has done a marvelous job of making it even paced, smooth and concise story. Aliann is jealous and even though Killian has been faithful, when she becomes acquainted with one of his past lovers, not a happy camper. Also the past lover has darkness about her, black witch ? There are battles, intrigue, evil and death. I am captivated by the love and passion that was between them but the ending is kind of a cliffhanger. I highly recommend this book, I really loved it. This is a very racy story.
I received this book from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed.