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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'

'Heart-warming and unputdownable' Carmel HarringtonEmily couldn't be happier. She and her partner Bill are raising his beautiful grandson together. Her favouritetime of year is just around the corner and she's busy planning a special festive lunch for family and friends.But when Bill's troubled daughter turns up out of the blue, Emily knows everything is about to change. Will Christine disappear again, or try to reclaim her son, the boy Emily has come to love as her own? And will Emily have to ask Bill to choose between the two women he loves?As winter sets in, Emily's life becomes more and more complicated, as she and everyone she cares aboutkeep their feelings - as well as some secrets - buried. Will they all find their way back to happiness and eachother in time for Christmas Day?

'I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon AffairThree 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.Real readers loved this book:'Amazing. I loved the depth of Ellen's journey...the writing is sharp, the pacing spot on, and the romance both tender and swoon worthy...will leave you hooked' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a delightful page turner. [Roisin Meaney] can write!!! Loved every minute of it and was crying openly at the end. Fabulous!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved it from start to finish. I adored the central character of Ellen...easily the best book I have read of 2025!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolutely delicious read that I didn't want to end. I was engrossed from start to finish...A really engrossing tale of family, friendship, love and loss. Highly recommend' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic read!...Loved this book' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really enjoyed this read, perfect for cosying up on the sofa' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A stunning, emotional rollercoaster that had me completely hooked...it had me laughing, crying, and rooting for Ellen every step of the way. One of my new favourites - highly recommended if you love stories about life's messy, beautiful twists!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fabulous story...heartwarming' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully told. Recounted Ellen's life so beautifully you could almost feel you knew her...a very gentle an uplifting read' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

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 Second Chances:'Amazing. A lovely, cosy read for those winter nights' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adored this book, the village life, everybody mucking in to help (oh Greta!)...one of [Roisin Meaney's] best books yet' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I 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' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book gave me all the feels, I just wanted to hug Lydia ... I really enjoyed this book' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely love Roisin Meaney's books and Second Chances is no exception...The way the author writes pulls at the heartstrings and brought me to tears on several occasions without being overly sentimental. A lovely read I'm happy to recommend' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I wanted to both hug this book and cry with it...I loved this read' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a beautiful novel...It was such a great book of community, heart, and finding oneself. I loved it' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a gorgeous story. I love this author anyway, but this is one of her best...It kept me totally engrossed, and thinking about it when I wasn't reading it' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fans of Maeve Binchy will love the NO.1 BESTSELLER Roisin Meaney and this 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.

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?

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'Flanagan, author of The Missing Wife, on The Reunion.It's their twenty-year school reunion but the Plunkett sisters have their own reasons for not wanting to attend ... Caroline, now a successful knitwear 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

Three couples. One weekend. Everything is about to change...It's the Bank Holiday weekend and the Cunningham family are escaping to their holiday home by the sea, as they've done every summer for many years.Except that now, parents Lily and Charlie are waiting for their divorce papers to come through -- and have their new partners in tow.Their daughter Poll is there with her boyfriend and is determined to make known her feelings for Chloe, her father's new love. While her brother Thomas also has feelings for Chloe -- of a very different nature...And amid all the drama, everyone has forgotten that this weekend also happens to be Lily and Charlie's wedding anniversary.Will any of the couples survive the weekend intact?'Just about everything in this good-humoured book will keep you engrossed and in for a satisfying surprise at the end' Irish Independent

'A wonderful storyteller' Ciara Geraghty 'Meaney is utterly credible, utterly authentic, utterly irresistible' Irish Independent'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'FlanaganAnother summer is in full swing on Roone, an island off the west coast of Ireland, and preparations are underway for a big birthday party at the local hotel. But before then, love and friendship will be tested ...Who is the stranger who arrives at Imelda's door, just weeks after her world falls to pieces?How long can Eve hide her secret from Andy?And will Nell and Laura's friendship survive the storm that's about to hit the island?

A tragic accident leaves the tight-knit book club in the small seaside town of Fairweather reeling. Then stranger Tom McLysaght arrives in the community, and the members of the club find their lives changing in ways they never could have imagined.None of them realise that Tom is hiding a secret. On the surface, his move to Fairweather was to escape his highflying life in London and to put some much-needed distance between him and his ex-fiancée - but deep down Tom knows that there are some things he cannot run from.As the months pass with book club gatherings, secrets are shared and hurts begin to heal. New friendships might be the last thing on their minds but the members of the book club are about to discover that opening themselves up to other people might be the only thing that will help them all to live, and to love, again.

'An emotional and heart-warming story about community spirit, grief, and hope, The Book Club by Roisin Meaney is everything you could wish for in a novel and then some' Books of All KindsIn the small seaside town of Fairweather, the local book club - a tight-knit group - is still reeling in the aftermath of a tragic accident.Lil Noonan hasn't spoken a word since, and her grandmother Beth is worried that she plans to spend the rest of her life hidden away with only books for company. Beth, meanwhile, is trying to keep busy with the running of the local library and decides to make a fresh start by renting out her daughter's now-empty house to a newcomer in town.Tom McLysaght tells the book club that he's eager to escape his high-flying life in London. Closer to the truth is that he's hiding a much bigger secret, one he can't escape from, no matter how hard he tries.As the months pass and the book club continues to meet, Beth starts to open up to the idea that the future might still have some happiness to offer to her grand-daughter - and to her as well. But will they have the courage to reach for it? And will Tom trust them enough to reveal his secret?

'Full of hope and love' Emer McLysaght'Warm ... insightful' Rachael EnglishNUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHORGeorge is happy. Mostly. He loves his teaching job and his daughter Suzi, though he wishes he saw her a little more. All the same, it feels like time for a change - getting over Suzi's mum is definitely long overdue. So George sets up an online dating profile ... and waits to see what will happen.Alice was happy. Until she found out her boyfriend was lying to her. So she returns to her hometown determined that this fresh start will work out. All she has to do is say yes to things - yes to a spare room at her aunt's, yes to writing for the local paper, maybe even yes to falling in love again.As Alice and George try to make everyday changes, their lives begin to overlap more and more. And maybe the day they finally meet will be the day everything changes forever ...

'A gorgeous tale that will delight, charm and captivate the reader' Swirl and Thread'Meaney leaves you wanting to know more about the characters and what they do next, almost as if they have become friends' Irish IndependentWhen Emily's heart was broken by the love of her life, she never imagined that she would find herself, just two years later, running a small restaurant in what used to be her grandmother's tiny hat shop. The Food of Love offers diners the possibility of friendship (and maybe more) as well as a delicious meal. And even though Emily has sworn off romance forever, it doesn't stop her hoping for happiness for her regulars, like widower Bill who hides a troubling secret, single mum Heather who ran away from home as a teenager, and gentle Astrid whose past is darker than any of her friends know.Then, out of the blue, Emily receives a letter from her ex. He's returning home to Ireland and wants to see her. Is Emily brave enough to give love a second chance -- or wise enough to figure out where it's truly to be found?Fall in love with Roisin Meaney...'A wonderful, warm novel which I couldn't put down. Tears of laughter and sadness abound' Women's Way