First edition Like new Shadow Spell, the second book in Nora Roberts' Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, is a character-driven romance set in rural Ireland. The story centers on Meara Quinn, a horseback riding guide and best friend of Branna, and her relationship with Connor O'Dwyer. Connor's past threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, and a kiss among his childhood friends threatens to disrupt their circle. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the land that draws people in.