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''Heart-warming and unputdownable'' Carmel HarringtonEmily loves the festive season. This year she''s hosting a special Christmas lunch at her restaurant to celebrate with family and friends. But as the big day draws near, her plans begin to unravel ...Emily and her partner Bill are happily raising his grandson Pip when Bill''s troubled daughter Christine turns up out of the blue. She wants to pick up the pieces of her life, and to reclaim her son. Can Emily give up the boy she''s come to love as her own? And how can she ask Bill to choose between the two women he loves?Emily''s best friend Heather is also dealing with unexpected arrivals: the mother she left behind as a teenager, who now needs her help, and a man she thought she''d never see again. But Heather wonders if these reunions will heal past wounds, or only disrupt the happiness she has now.As Emily and Heather''s lives become more and more complicated, will they find their way back to happiness and the people they love in time for Christmas Day?What readers are saying about A Winter to Remember:''Beautiful ... it totally enchanted me''''Heart-warming ... a cosy story to keep you smiling''''A lovely wintery, festive read''''Cosy and heart-warming''''Gorgeous ... a must read, particularly for autumn and winter days''''A perfect Christmas read''''There is something magical about festive books and this one is no exception''

''I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin'' Sheila O''Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair

Three great loves. Two very different countries. One step closer to finding her way home... As a new decade begins, hopeless romantic and big dreamer Ellen is finally moving on from her hometown. In Galway she takes a job in a bookshop, and somewhere between the dusty bookshelves and the quiet afternoons, a bookseller named Ben finds a place in her heart. Fast forward, and the bright lights (and cosy flats) of London are calling Ellen''s name. There she meets Leo, a charming, attentive city banker who''s everything she''s ever wanted. And wherever she goes, her heart beats in time with her childhood friend, Danny - though they never seem to be in the right place at the right time.

If home is where the heart is, where will Ellen''s lead her?

One Day meets The Flatshare in this uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Lucy Diamond and anyone who loved the TV show, Love Life.

Readers loved moving through life with Ellen in Moving On:

''What a wonderful narrative, beautifully written. I couldn''t put it down.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I thoroughly enjoyed [this book]...reminded me of Frankie by Graham Norton, with a dash of Maeve Binchy'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I have read every Roisin Meaney novel and this one kept me up until 2am. There is such warmth about the characters in her books and the reader just becomes emerged in their lives. A feel-good book with drama and sadness along the way.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I can''t give this book enough praise, what a fantastic, unputdownable read. It''s the best of her books yet...I devoured it in a couple of days.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Roisin Meaney does a gorgeous job carrying the story of Ellen forward through the decades...A bittersweet yet uplifting tale, Moving On is a deeply emotional story that tugs at all the heartstrings...Stunning.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A wonderful story of love and forgiveness, lost and found love and complicated families. I loved every minute of it.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

*Moving On spent was an Irish Times bestseller w/e 08/02/25 and remained in the chart for seven weeks

It''s never too late for second chances...

For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She''s moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.

Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn''t take chances. Suddenly she''s facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she''s lost.

Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House...From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new, heart-breaking yet hopeful read about the importance of community and the power of starting over - perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell.

✨Real readers loved taking a chance on Second Chances:✨

''Gorgeous book...Such depth and empathic writing. Every character true and relatable'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I loved seeing Lydia grow and progress through the book with the help of a mighty and strong community in the village...The poignancy and sentimentality through the book was just beautiful and real. Loved the surprise twist...I would highly recommend this book!'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I absolutely loved this gorgeous exploration of loss, healing and the power of community...it [has] relatable characters and emotional depth. A perfect balance of heartbreak and hope, a soothing balm in times of turmoil'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Meaney has a wonderfully warm and immersive writing style...a hopeful and reflective read'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Another utterly fantastic book by one of my favourite Irish authors...The way Roisin Meaney writes is just fabulous and I feel that I''m there in the story myself. An amazing read!'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I adored this book: the village life, everybody mucking in to help (oh, Greta!)...one of her best yet'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Absolutely loved Second Chances...I read it in a single day and couldn''t put it down. Lydia is such a warm, relatable main character, and the story is comforting and engaging throughout. I''m a huge fan of this author and will definitely be recommending this book to others'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

For fans of Maeve Binchy and Sheila O''Flanagan, ''this is a feelgood book you won''t be able to put down'' (Irish Independent)One crisp September evening art teacher Audrey Matthews sits alone in room six at Carrickbawn Senior College, wondering if anyone is going to sign up for her Life Drawing for Beginners class.By eight o''clock six people have arrived. Six strangers who will spend two hours together every week until Halloween, learning the fine art of life drawing.Nobody could have predicted on that cold autumn day the profound effect the class would have on its students and their lives.Least of all Audrey, the biggest beginner of all, who is to discover that once you keep an open mind, life - and love - can throw up more than a few surprises ...

''A novelist who has a gift for conveying the charm of the ordinary'' Irish Independent on Number One bestselling author Roisin MeaneyAs opening night nears for a local amateur production, the cast begin to realise that the real drama is taking place off-stage -- and in life there''s no such thing as a dress rehearsal ...When Edward Bull agreed to direct the amateur production of Death by Dying, he thought it would take his mind off his wife''s recent affair. He was soon to discover, however, that all the real drama was taking place off-stage ... Maria, trapped in a loveless marriage to an older man, makes an appalling discovery. If pushed, she knows she will do whatever it takes to protect her vulnerable son, Pat. But will she find the strength to do the one thing that would save them both? Her sister Ellen, scarred after a tragic motorbike accident, seeks comfort where she can find it. Will she finally come to terms with what happened . . . and, perhaps, open her heart to love again? Handsome, charming Robert glides through life. When Caroline threatens to take his sons away from him, however, he realises that everything he ever wanted was right under his nose. But is it too late? As the weeks pass, the cast members of Death by Dying are brought together and their lives intertwine. And, as opening night draws near, they learn that in life there''s no such thing as a dress rehearsal.

''A heart-warming story . . . that readers are bound to devour'' Irish IndependentWho said love was a piece of cake?Days before Hannah opens the doors to her new bakery, her boyfriend announces he''s leaving her for another woman. Faced with going it alone, Hannah wonders if her life-long dream has just turned into a nightmare. So her best friend Adam sets a date - seven months to make her shop a success, or walk away.And while Adam is helping Hannah piece her life back together, their pal Alice''s is falling apart. Will she be able to forgive her husband for his terrible mistake? As the seven-month milestone approaches, it becomes clear to everyone that happiness in life, as in love, is all in the making.''Highly engaging and heart-warming . . . populated with warm and loveable characters'' Melissa Hill

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER -- a warm engrossing tale of friendship and new beginnings ... ''Like chatting with a good friend over a cup of tea'' Irish Mail on Sunday May O''Callaghan has decided that life''s too short and she''s decided to throw in the towel in her predictable nine-to-five job. Now what? As May fits into her new life we meet her friend Pam and her husband Jack - but why is Pam terrified to tell Jack that she''s pregnant? And then there''s Denis and Bernard, May''s next-door neighbours, going about their business oblivious to the deadly threat that lurks close by. There''s Paddy, who lives on his own yet never seems to be at home. And Paul, three doors up, willing to risk everything for an affair with Carmel, the young teacher who has yet to learn that there''s a price to pay for having something that shouldn''t be yours. But what May can''t figure out is who gave her the beautiful shell necklace and was it really meant for her? On this one particular week, all is about to change for the inhabitants of Kilpatrick and May discovers that while only love can break your heart, only love can put it back together.

From NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Roisin Meaney, a heart-warming story of love, friendship and fate set on Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland ... Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island so when the old stone cottage by the edge of the sea went up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin was easy. But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help raise money her forthcoming wedding to Tim, she''s unprepared for what''s about to happen ... As she welcomes holiday-makers to her cottage, Nell must face some truths: about her upcoming wedding to Tim, and her friendship with his brother, James. And, meanwhile, her father delivers some astounding news which leaves Nell, her mother and the island reeling ... But will Nell make it down the aisle? One thing''s for sure, it''s a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.

A life-affirming, poignant story of two women with nothing in common except their friendship - from Number One bestselling author Roisin Meaney. Perfect for readers of Cathy Kelly and Sheila O''Flanagan.The friendship starts with a letter . . . from aspiring writer Sarah to blunt but witty journalist Helen, complaining about Helen''s most recent book review. And there begins a correspondence that blossoms into a friendship which spans over two decades.As the years pass, the women exchange details of loves lost and found, of family joys and upheavals. Sarah''s letters filled with thoughts on her outwardly perfect marriage and her aching desire for children, and Helen''s on the struggle of raising her young daughter alone.But little do they realise that their story began long before Sarah penned that first letter - on one unforgettable afternoon when Sarah changed the course of Helen''s life forever.This is the story of Helen and Sarah, and the friendship that was part of their destiny.

Maeve Binchy fans will love THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER Roisin Meaney''s warm storytelling and unforgettable characters.

The residents of Roone are getting ready for a summer of love, secrets and drama.

After a bumpy start, Nell and James have finally said ''I do'' and everything seems to be falling into place. Nell is getting comfortable in her new role as stepmother to James'' sixteen-year-old son Andy, she''s finally mending fences with her father and she''s ready to look to the future.Then Nell''s ex-fiancé Tim - her husband James'' brother - comes back to Roone, a place he''s never liked, and she begins to feel uneasy. As the summer days roll by, and Tim seems in no hurry to return to his wife and daughter, Nell is finding it more and more difficult to enjoy her new beginning.But when the little island of Roone is rocked by the disappearance of a young child, Nell realises that life can change in a single moment. Will happiness be restored before the autumn comes?

''Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller'' Sheila O''FlanaganA warm, spell-binding tale of friendship, love and second chances from this Number One bestselling author.Behind the brightly coloured doors of Miller''s Avenue live people with very complicated lives...When Yvonne in number 7 joins an online dating website, she''s looking for something more than friendship but after a series of disastrous encounters, decides to shut down her account. Is she shutting out her only chance of finding love? While next door Dan, still reeling from his wife''s desertion, signs up for a cookery course. As his lemon souffle rises, so does his interest in someone close to home ...Further along, Kathryn is struggling to keep her marriage together despite the best efforts of her interfering mother-in-law. As tension grows between the two women, Kathryn wonders if Grainne will finally succeed, as she realises that she may never give her husband Justin what he wants. As the drama unfolds along Millers Avenue, the inhabitants learn that the things you most yearn for can often be found on your own doorstep.

Two days in spring, one year apart. Four lives changed forever. It''s Una Darling''s seventeenth birthday, but nobody feels much like celebrating. It''s been exactly a year since the tragic death of her father Finn, and the people he left behind have been doing their best to get on with things. But it hasn''t been easy.Daphne is tired of sadness, of mourning the long life she and her husband were meant to share, but doesn''t quite know how to get past it. And she can''t seem to get through to her stepdaughter -- they barely speak anymore, so Daphne knows nothing of the unexpected solace Una has found, or of the risk she''s about to take.When Una fails to appear for a birthday tea with her family, Daphne suddenly realises how large the distance between them has grown. Will she be given the chance to make things right?

A festive, feel-good tale about family and new beginnings from the author of Life Before Us and The Restaurant''The many fans of Meaney would be delighted to find this book in their Christmas stocking'' Irish IndependentIt''s three days before Christmas . . .Tilly boards a plane on the other side of the world. She''s determined to reach Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in time for Christmas Day. Tilly carries a troubling secret and Laura, a woman she''s never met, might be the only one who can help her.Except that Laura has no idea that Tilly exists. And with five children, a mother-in-law stranded on the island and a husband with whom she''s barely on speaking terms, an unexpected Christmas guest is the last thing she needs.As Tilly''s journey brings her ever closer to Roone, a storm is also heading for the island - will she make it in time for Christmas?

''A thoughtful, engrossing read. Warm and insightful. Roisin Meaney is a skillful storyteller'' - Sheila O''FlanaganIt''s their twenty-year school reunion but the Plunkett sisters have their own reasons for not wanting to attend ... Caroline, now a successful designer, spends her time flying between her business in England and her lover in Italy. As far as she''s concerned, her school days, and what happened to her the year she left, should stay in the past.Eleanor, meanwhile, is unrecognisable from the fun-loving girl she was in school. With a son who is barely speaking to her, and a husband keeping a secret from her, revisiting the past is the last thing on her mind.But when an unexpected letter arrives for Caroline in the weeks before the reunion, memories are stirred.Will the sisters find the courage to return to the town where they grew up and face what they''ve been running from all these years?The Reunion is a moving story about secrets, sisters and finding a way to open your heart.

''Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller'' Sheila O''Flanagan''Utterly irresistible'' Irish IndependentWhen a heatwave coincides with rehearsals for an end-of-summer concert, temperatures soar - and small town scandals are around every corner . . .It turns out that some members of the choir have secrets they are desperate to keep hidden.Christopher, the handsome and talented director, is embroiled in a steamy affair with someone who is strictly off-limits; Molly has become obsessed with a young boy whom she''s convinced is her grandson; while Emily has just fallen in love - with the wrong man.As opening night approaches, it becomes clear that there are some tough decisions to be made. But until the curtain falls, you never know what might happen on The Street Where You Live.''A real treat ... Meaney wraps her readers in the company and comfort of strangers'' Sunday Independent