DESCRIPTION:
‘This will always be your home.’ My daughter’s voice warms me, and I look out at the sea, smelling the wild Irish flowers on the windowsill. But what if the secret I’m keeping destroys the only family I have left?
Wiping away her tears, Patricia Fleury carefully twists the ring off her finger. She sets it down on the glass tabletop and locks her front door for the final time. She never imagined she’d go back to the West Coast of Ireland, but she knows she can only grieve the loss of her husband if she’s surrounded by her daughters, and the laughter of her grandchildren. Unless her secrets follow her…The windswept beach sparkles as Patricia spends her days swimming and building sandcastles with her family. But starting again in her old, worn-out cottage, unlived in for years, is harder than she thought. The nights are lonely, and every noise in the darkness reminds her of the painful past she’s trying to escape. Until she runs into a mysterious old friend from the past, Cillian O’Malley, whose dark, hazel eyes look wounded too. With every brush of his hand, and every old memory they share, she begins to feel safe again. If she admits the longing she feels, which burns brighter every day, could they make a new life together?
But when Patricia lets Cillian into her home, allowing herself to imagine waking up in his strong arms every day, he uncovers a young child’s drawings in an old wardrobe in the cottage. Patricia feels a rush of fear as Cillian makes excuses and hurries out of the door. Does he know her secret?
Patricia thought Cillian might accept her for who she really is, but will her mistakes tear them apart? Can they work together to right the wrongs of the past? Or will she hurt those she has fought so hard to protect for all these years?
A gorgeous, completely unputdownable second chance romance for fans of Tricia O’Malley, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe.
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Author: Susanne O’Leary
Series: Magnolia Manor, Book 4
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Women’s Fiction; Romance
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 298
Date of Publication: April 30, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Tricia, aware that it’s time for a new beginning, can’t embark on this journey until she lets go of her past. While she has valid reasons to feel saddened by past events, a fresh chapter in her life is about to unfold. This begins with Tricia’s return to the West Coast of Ireland. Although this wasn’t the place she envisioned for herself, it will bring her closer to her daughters and granddaughters.
Tricia, a woman deeply familiar with grief, has endured the loss of two husbands, including her recent husband. Amidst her grief, she faces numerous challenges. An unresolved situation has left her burdened with secrets that could have dire consequences. Additionally, she’s busy with her daughter’s upcoming wedding and cherishes the time she spends with her granddaughters.
Determined to make the most of her new surroundings, Tricia purchases a run-down cottage and embarks on necessary renovations. During her renovations, she unexpectedly reunites with an old friend of her late husband, Cillian. This reunion sparks a lingering connection between them, raising questions about the possibility of a deeper relationship. Meanwhile, Cillian has his own share of painful experiences that have shaped his life.
Reading stories about “women of a certain age” is always a delight, especially when they’ve lived rich lives and have a glimpse of what lies ahead. Tricia is a wonderful protagonist, and the conflicts she faces add depth and warmth to the captivating Magnolia Manor series.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Susanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, mainly romantic fiction set in Ireland. Her many books set in County Kerry have been hugely popular with readers all over the world. She shares her time between Dublin and Kerry, where she and
her husband have a little cottage near the beach. The wild, beautiful landscape, the small villages and the friendly people of that county have inspired her to write her feel-good stories. She's been inspired to write about people of all ages and walks of
life, with lots of romance, and more than a dash of humour.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
Visit Susanne at her website, http://www.susanne-oleary.co.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/susl
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