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The woman looks out at the grand magnolia tree as it casts a shadow over the old house. ‘One day you will find out what destroyed our family, Claire. I only hope I’ve raised you to be strong enough to handle the truth…’
Claire takes a deep breath as sheturns the old leather book in her hands. Names scribbled inside in faded ink create a family tree, the words Magnolia Manor at the top. She thought she’d lost everything when her Aunt Rachel died, but does this book hold the key to reuniting her with her long-lost family?
When she arrives in a little cove in Ireland, Claire wastes no time searching for Magnolia Manor, the gorgeous family home high up in the hills. But when she meets its intimidating owner,Sylvia Fleury, and Sylvia’s three beautiful granddaughters, her heart races, and she finds herself too scared to reveal their connection…
Claire rushes to pack her bags, convinced she’s made a mistake, but the welcoming embrace of local chef Karina and her handsome brother Pierce make her stay. Hunched over old recipes in the kitchen with Karina, listening to village gossip, Claire laughs like she hasn’t in years. And as she walks along the coastal path beneath the stars with Pierce, Claire feels totally entranced by his bright blue eyes and begins to fall in love. Could just starting again in this little village, close to her ancestors, be enough?
But deep within the pages of the book, Claire discovers a bitter family rivalry that could destroy Sylvia and her granddaughters. If she tells them who she is, she could lose everything. But can she really put down roots with Pierce if he doesn’t know the truth? Can Claire heal more than just her own heart, and make things right for her family? Or will the lies she’s told push everyone away and force her to leave forever?
Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will be swept away by this gorgeous, unputdownable romance set in beautiful Ireland.
Claire takes a deep breath as sheturns the old leather book in her hands. Names scribbled inside in faded ink create a family tree, the words Magnolia Manor at the top. She thought she’d lost everything when her Aunt Rachel died, but does this book hold the key to reuniting her with her long-lost family?
When she arrives in a little cove in Ireland, Claire wastes no time searching for Magnolia Manor, the gorgeous family home high up in the hills. But when she meets its intimidating owner,Sylvia Fleury, and Sylvia’s three beautiful granddaughters, her heart races, and she finds herself too scared to reveal their connection…
Claire rushes to pack her bags, convinced she’s made a mistake, but the welcoming embrace of local chef Karina and her handsome brother Pierce make her stay. Hunched over old recipes in the kitchen with Karina, listening to village gossip, Claire laughs like she hasn’t in years. And as she walks along the coastal path beneath the stars with Pierce, Claire feels totally entranced by his bright blue eyes and begins to fall in love. Could just starting again in this little village, close to her ancestors, be enough?
But deep within the pages of the book, Claire discovers a bitter family rivalry that could destroy Sylvia and her granddaughters. If she tells them who she is, she could lose everything. But can she really put down roots with Pierce if he doesn’t know the truth? Can Claire heal more than just her own heart, and make things right for her family? Or will the lies she’s told push everyone away and force her to leave forever?
Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will be swept away by this gorgeous, unputdownable romance set in beautiful Ireland.
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Author: Susanne O’Leary
Series: Magnolia Manor, Book 5
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Women’s Fiction; Romance
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 259
Date of Publication: August 29, 2025
My Rating: 5 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Claire is hoping to rewrite a bit of history by mending the age-old rift between the elder Fleury siblings. What she is facing is like a puzzle with missing pieces, About to turn fifty, traveling to Kerry while search for answers will no doubt be a challenge for Claire. She keeps her reasons for being there a close-guarded secret, and only time will tell if she learns what she hopes to learn.
Despite the obstacles, Claire finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the warmth and familiarity of the small village. There is a warmth there in the small village, a warmth that feels like home more and more. Pleasantly divorced, Claire’s visit to Ireland is beginning to present an amazing offer to much more in life that she could have imagined. In fact, she slowly begins to make connections, and one of those is Pierce, her new boss’s son. If it is possible for one’s life to have a second chapter, then Claire is living it.
With a worn and torn diary in hand, Claire carries the weight of her family’s past, particularly the unresolved rift between the Fleury family, often referred to as “the other Fleury’s” throughout her life. This diary serves as the backdrop for this heartwarming and emotionally charged story, laced with family drama. However, Claire’s journey is not devoid of its own set of surprises. Securing a job to support herself in Kerry proves surprisingly easy, and meeting Pierce brings a sense of lightness and joy that she had not expected.
As a reader of the Magnolia Manor series, I have cherished the stories of the Fleury family. Revisiting some of them in this book was a delightful experience. This spin of a decades-old feud seamlessly complements the series, adding a new layer of depth and connections. Of course, there is the hope that the draw that Claire and Pierce feel towards one another might bring lasting happiness to them both. The beautiful setting and the unfolding stories bring immense joy and fulfillment to the reader. This series has undoubtedly found a special place in my heart, and I eagerly anticipate the arrival of new stories while revisiting the earlier ones from time to time.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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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