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A holiday in paradise they'll never forget...Where do you go to solve all your problems?Where would you go if you were a pop princess fed up with the fame you never desired? Where would you choose to get married if you didn't want a certain high-maintenance, nightmare guest in attendance? Where would you go to pretend your marraige wasn't the sham you always thought it was? And if you were a writer looking for a gripping new plot, where could you find it?At the beuatiful White Sands resort the Caribbean sunshine works its magic - just so long as its guests' troubles haven't followed them all the way to paradise...Previously published as Connections.

I've always been 'the clever one'. So clever that I got 10 As in my Junior Cert. So clever that everyone knows I'm destined for great things. But my family chooses to ignore how clever I am when I tell them that all this is going to end badly.'This' being my sister Fiona's announcement that she is having a baby (father: Big; occupation: shady scumbag). At first, I swore I wouldn't help her. After all, if she wants to be a pramface, that's her problem. But I didn't realise how much I'd love baby Harvey, and want to do everything in my power to protect him.Mam is doing her usual act of pretending everything's fine. My brother Cian is in a world of his own. My shiny happy best friend Mark thinks I should stay out of it.But I can't. So I try to figure out a way to get Big out of our lives for good. And once my plan is in motion, I can't go back. No matter how much I sometimes want to.

Fr Michael Flaherty returned to the Island to hide from the world, knowing that those he loves are in danger just because he is alive.But try as he might, he can't escape his past - and, soon, a phone call in the night makes him realise that he has to face his enemy one final time to rid himself of the evil that threatens everything - and everyone - he holds dear.He finds himself in the middle of Jerusalem and in the middle of a fight for the greatest resource the city has - water. As the leaders of the Christians, the Muslims and the Jews argue over which of them owns the vast underground lake beneath the city, those at ground level are involved in a much more simple argument - who should live and who should die?As Michael struggles with his own salvation will he know who to trust and who to destroy?

In a small town high in the Austrian mountains, Karl and Max are friends on the edge of adulthood.Karl dreams of being a teacher and calling Hallstatt home for the rest of his life. Max, desperate to escape the poisonous influence of his mother, is increasingly tormented with jealousy over his friend's bond with the brilliant and passionate Elsa.Then, a tragedy in the local salt-mines changes their lives forever.As they leave their childhoods behind, Karl and Max walk very different paths. One trying to survive the horrors of war on the Russian front; the other in an unrelenting quest for power within the Catholic Church.When they meet again many years later, they must face the memories that have haunted them since that fateful day in the mines. And confront the darkness that divided them.The Betrayed is an epic story of friendship, love, loss and the power of destiny.

When Desmond Doyle finds his girlfriend dead in the bath, having cut her wrists, he is devastated. But there are inconsistencies with how suicide wounds would be inflicted and he quickly comes under suspicion and is arrested for murder. Though soon released, Detective Inspector Harry Kneebone is convinced of Doyle's involvement.As they await the coroner's verdict, Doyle attempts some semblance of normality by returning to his job as curator for a new restaurant that will display original art. When he meets up with artist Gina Harding, he is deeply disturbed by paintings she has been strangely compelled to create in recent days. He recognises in them the likeness of his girlfriend's death scene. Can they shed light on Daphne's death, or is it all a bizarre coincidence?As Doyle's grip on what is real and unreal becomes increasingly uncertain, a chain of events unfold that lead him to doubt his own sanity. Falling Slowly is a compelling and fast-paced psychological drama that questions the nature of perception and experience, as one man struggles to uncover a dark truth.

NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERIN THE HUNT FOR A KILLER, THE SCARS OF DEATH DON'T LIE ...'A lean and pacy debut' The Gloss, Irish TimesWhen the body of true crime podcaster Rachel Reece is found in Dublin's Phoenix Park, the pressure is on police for a quick solve. The victim is well-known host of the Abandoned podcast, which explores unsolved murders of Irish women, often asking difficult questions of historic investigations.Dr Terry O'Brien, recently arrived from Scotland, is the pathologist on the case. It quickly becomes clear that a senior detective is intent on pointing the finger at a particular suspect, but Terry is unconvinced and quietlybegins her own research.Soon she is immersed in cold-case files. As she retraces Rachel's footsteps, Terry finds herself increasingly at odds with her superiors, wondering who she can and can't trust. She knows the pathology never lies. But when her forensic skills reveal something that might hold the key to solving Rachel's murder, she doesn't know how close she is to the knife-edge of danger.A page-turning forensic thriller from Ireland's former state pathologist that uncovers the secrets of the mortuary.

An Post Irish Book Award Winner'An inspiring vision' Manchán Magan'The stories are absorbing, the writing charismatic and the ideas thought-provoking' Irish IndependentOn the Beara peninsula in West Cork, a temperate rainforest flourishes. It is the life work of Eoghan Daltun, who had a vision to rewild a 73-acre farm he bought, moving there from Dublin with his family in 2009. An Irish Atlantic Rainforest charts that remarkable journey. Part memoir, part environmental treatise, as a wild forest bursts into life before our eyes, we're invited to consider the burning issues of our time: climate breakdown, ecological collapse, and why our very survival as a species requires that we urgently and radically transform our relationship with nature. Powerfully descriptive, lovingly told, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest presents an enduring picture of the regenerative force of nature, and how one Irishman let it happen.

NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025, AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDSThe heart-breaking account of a search for the truth behind the brutal killings that shocked a nation.On 29 August 2016, devastating news hit the headlines that an entire family was found dead in a rural community. For Jacqueline Connolly, this was a deeply personal and life-shattering tragedy, as she discovered her sister Clodagh, along with her nephews Liam, Niall and Ryan, were killed by their husband and father Alan Hawe.Here, Jacqueline discloses the circumstances leading up to these tragic events, including Hawe's manipulation and coercive control of her unsuspecting sister.Her gripping account tells of her family's painful struggle to expose critical failures in the initial garda investigation, as they uncovered the terrible darkness behind Hawe's 'pillar-of-the-community' facade.Jacqueline also reveals many of the shocking, unpublished findings of the recent Garda Serious Crime Review, details that challenge our understanding of domestic violence and family annihilators, while laying bare a mass murder - Ireland's largest murder-suicide - that was cold-bloodedly planned for a year in advance.Deadly Silence is both the story of a sister's determination to find truth and justice, and an inspiring personal journey of healing from severe trauma and loss.

'Full of wisdom, this is the book your best friend might have written for you' ANGELA SCANLON'A simple and compelling roadmap for a happier existence' IRISH INDEPENDENTAre you caught in a constant cycle of busyness, with no time to prioritise your own happiness?Does the life you want always feel just beyond your reach?For over a decade, podcaster and health coach Georgie Crawford felt the same way, as she focused on living a life that looked good. Until she couldn't ignore her instincts any longer: she needed something different.Here, Georgie tells her story and shows you how to truly connect to yourself - your intuition, your dreams and your potential - so you can live a happier, more confident and fulfilled life.In this inspiring, transformative book, discover how to quit people-pleasing, let go of habits and beliefs that aren't serving you, and explore practical tips that will help you to create the real, positive and lasting change you need. Glow is your essential step-by-step guide to finally taking life into your own hands.'A beautiful guide to empower you to step out of the artificial light of expectations into the glow of your true self' GERRY HUSSEY

Una Leonard's bakery 2210 Patisserie is renowned for its bestselling brownies, blondies, dotie bars, cookies and cakes.Now, in Sweet Therapy: The Joy of Baking, Una shares her unique story of how baking transformed her life and, for the first time ever, the mouth-watering recipes that have turned her bakery into a popular destination and her thriving online business into the phenomenal word-of-mouth success it has become.With over 80 delicious recipes - from Una's White Chocolate Biscuit Cake and her beloved dotie bars, to her Kinder Cookie Squares and gluten-free versions of her most-loved creations - Sweet Therapy: The Joy of Baking is a testament to the healing power of baking and a celebration of the good things in life.While packed with amazing recipes, this book also touches upon topics concerning mental health.

'A sensuous celebration of Irish nature.' MANCHÁN MAGAN'A joyful reminder that there are still wonders to be found in Ireland wherever we give nature an inch to flourish'IRISH INDEPENDENTWild Embrace is about cultivating curiosity and awe in nature, in a time of eco-anxiety and overwhelm. As ecologist Anja Murray opens our eyes to the hidden bounty of the land, sea and sky around us, we head out on a unique journey through the Irish landscape.She explores the joy of foraging, the marvels of Irish birds, the roles of our native trees in environmental regeneration, nature at night and in the city, and much more ̶ including fascinating insights into our ecological past.With beautiful illustrations by Jane Carkill, Wild Embrace awakens our senses to everyday environmental wonders within reach.'A hugely important and simply delightful book' EOGHAN DALTUN

Old friends, new complications - will this be a season to remember? The festive season has begun and Immy Brooks is more than a little distracted. Shillington's, the beloved luxury department store where she works as a personal shopper, is struggling. And her relationship with her best friend (and soon-to-be boss) Lando Shillington has become very complicated.She and Lando spent the night together before he left for Paris. And while he's away, learning the ropes before he takes over the store and hopefully restores it to its former glory, Immy realises their friendship could be something more. She prides herself on knowing what people want, so she's sure he feels the same. Even though he hasn't been in touch . . .When Lando returns with a glamorous new girlfriend and ideas for drastic changes to Shillington's, Immy is devastated. As Christmas Eve approaches and Lando's plans start to take shape, how can she make him see that not everything needs to change - and that maybe happiness has been right in front of him all along?

'One for the hurling fan, and for all those who appreciate the sacrifices involved in a 100% commitment to team and tribe' RTÉ GuidePádraic Maher is one of the greatest hurlers of his generation and an icon in his beloved Tipperary. Winner of three All-Ireland senior hurling medals and six All-Star awards, Maher was one of Tipperary's key men for over a decade while with his club, Thurles Sarsfields, he ignited a revival that led to seven county titles.Born into a passionate GAA family, hurling was Maher's life. Until, in spring 2022, he was forced into a shock early retirement.Here, he looks at the events leading up to the injury that ended his career and takes us back through his life with hurling to give an honest and down-to-earth account of the sport, the club and the county that means so much to him.From being a central figure in the great Tipperary-Kilkenny rivalry, to the unforgettable trilogy of Tipperary-Galway All-Ireland semi-finals, to his side of one of hurling's most famous tackles, All on the Line gives an unforgettable insight into the commitment it takes to be a GAA player in modern Ireland, and the passion this great hurler holds for his club and county.

HOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED'Gripping' Jeanine Cummins'Original' Andrea Carter'Compelling' Sheila O'Flanagan'A page-turner' Ryan Tubridy'This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive' Business PostWhen two bodies are found on Glenbeg Farm, the local community is reeling.Wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy seem to have died in a tragic accident. But who knows what happens behind the closed doors of a family home?Rob, the Kennedys' eldest son, gave up a high-flying legal career to help with the family business. Given the recent tensions with his parents about money, is he really as distraught as he seems?Rob's wife Kate struggled with Ursula's controlling nature - it must be a relief to have her out of the picture now.And Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, has been struggling to keep a long-buried secret.Police suspicions begin to grow. And before long, the Kennedys' many toxic secrets start to come to the surface . . .'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters' Rachael English

Magical images of Ireland's temperate rainforests meet with powerful nature writing on an astonishing journey into the wild, from the award-winning author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest.In 2023, environmentalist and rewilder Eoghan Daltun travelled the length and breadth of Ireland photographing areas of temperate rainforest, in a bid to illustrate their beauty and immense ecological value, and to document, in almost all cases, their state of decline.The resulting collection of stunning images, combined with deeply illuminating nature writing, charts that exploration, beginning with the author's own thriving wild rainforest, Bofickil, on the Beara Peninsula, WestCork, and taking us through the four provinces of Ireland - places such as Killarney National Park, Kerry; The Gearagh, Cork; The Burren, Clare; Old Head Wood, County Mayo; Glenveagh National Park, Donegal;Correl Glen and Cladagh Glen, County Fermanagh; and Wicklow's beauty spot of Glendalough.From close-range to wide-lens, luscious forest imagery and landscapes are captured, unimaginably rich innative flora and fauna, offering us a deep insight into rare and priceless ecosystem fragments that we stillhave but are losing fast, alongside a compelling treatise for how that could so easily be changed for the better.

It was a holiday she would never let them forget ...Seventeen years ago, four friends returned home from a week in Ibiza with secrets to keep. They agreed never to contact each other again and all traces of their holiday were erased. Or so they thought.Now, Anna's sister Kim is still picking up the pieces after Anna abandoned her life without warning. And when a photo from Anna's trip to Ibiza surfaces unexpectedly, Kim finally has some clues to start looking into what happened to her.Julia, Cora and Faye are forced to come together when they realise someone might be digging up the past. But how far will they go to bury the truth? And what's to stop one of them from letting a 'friend' take the fall, in order to save herself?What readers are saying about The Girls' Trip:'If you love gripping psychological thrillers with eerie atmospheres and complex female friendships, The Girls' Trip is a must-read. It's a book that will keep you up late, racing through the pages to uncover the truth' 5-star Netgalley review'I binged this book ... I couldn't have predicted most of the twists and turns of the story which makes it a great thriller' 5-star Netgalley review'Loved this one, I was hooked from the start, and couldn't predict the end. A must on your TBR' 5-star Netgalley review'Brilliant, it packed such a punch ... a top tier thriller' 5-star Netgalley review'A super gripping psychological thriller, a bit racy, extremely suspenseful and just insanely good!!' 5-star Netgalley review

SHE WAS THE NEXT BIG THING . . . UNTIL SHE DISAPPEARED'Exciting and at times heart-breaking, this book is a must for fans of Daisy Jones and the Six' CARMEL HARRINGTON'Riveting, original ... Rachael English ups her game with each book' ROISIN MEANEY'A compelling page-turner ... Rachael English is a gifted storyteller' ANNE TIERNANIn the early 1980s, The Diamonds - Ireland's trailblazing all-woman rock band - were on the brink of international success. Their debut single 'Too Much Not Enough' was soaring in the British charts. Then, as suddenly as they'd arrived, they vanished. It was the last anyone would hear of songwriter, guitarist and legend-in-the-making Birdy Troy.Stacey Nash, host of the popular podcast 'Whatever Happened To ...?', becomes fascinated with the band thatbroke up before she was born. How could four young women with so much promise just disappear?As problems mount in her own life, Stacey is drawn deeper into unravelling the mystery. But, after forty years, and with the band's members reluctant to cooperate, is it too late for the truth to emerge?WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BIRDY TROY? is a rollercoaster journey through the rise and fall of four unforgettable friends and bandmates, in a music scene where darkness lurks beneath a veneer of glamour.See what readers are saying about Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?'I loved every minute of this book . . . [it] definitely reminded me of Daisy Jones and the Six and I'd expect all DJ fans will enjoy this book too''A poignant tale of secrets, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family . . . this novel captivates from start to finish' 'I absolutely loved this story! The writing is fantastic . . . This is my first Rachael English book but it certainly won't be my last''I LOVED this book!''An engaging and totally immersive read ... would thoroughly recommend''Amazing, brilliant''This cleverly crafted and impeccably told story deserves to be read far and wide . . . there's something for everyone here''Just wonderful''I loved this book so much. I just sobbed at the ending. It's a book that I'll have to pause after before starting another one, because this needs to be absorbed and sat with for a while . . . Birdy is an unforgettable character''Sometimes it will make you want to dance around the room, sometimes it'll pull at your heartstrings and leave you with a lump in your throat ... an engaging, moving, bittersweet, yet enjoyable story that needs to be told for women like Birdy everywhere''I could not put it down. An exceptionally well written novel. Rachel English is a wonderful storyteller'

How do you feel about embracing Ireland's native tongue? At odds after a tricky relationship at school? Maybeyou've given up, or don't know where to start?Well, is fada an bóthar nach mbíonn casadh ann - long is the road that has no turn and, in this book, the road is about to turn.Molly Nic Céile - creator of social media sensation for Irish-language learners and lovers Gaeilge i Mo Chroí - invites us to connect with Irish in our hearts, as we set out on a journey of renewed pride sa Ghaeilge. Using seanfhocail agus scéalta, proverbs and stories, and with plenty of craic along the way - including the hilarious 'if Irish were English' approach to better understanding sentence structure - the book offers guidance on bringing Irish into our everyday lives, supported by useful word and phrase glossaries throughout.Connect with an Ghaeilge you didn't know you knew, embrace na botúin - the mistakes - and discover the richness that our beautiful language - ár dteanga álainn - has to offer.

Two powerful families. A changing world.When Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy left England to return to America, Europe was facing war and Billy Cavendish, future Duke of Devonshire and the man she loves, had told her he could never marry her. Now, in 1943, as London stands a shell of its former self, Kick returns hoping to reunite with Billy - but there are many obstacles ahead.Lady Brigid Guinness has swapped high fashion and exclusive dinner parties for long shifts as a nurse helping wounded soldiers, forming a close bond with one in particular. And yet the only person she can really talk to is a man shunned by her inner circle. Meanwhile, wide-eyed Sissy Maddington has arrived from Ireland under the care of the Guinness family. She's eager to explore everything London seems to offer - while she tries to forget where she came from.As the three women navigate a changed city, they each discover a capacity for love they never could have expected.But will they find the strength to stay true to themselves?Inspired by real events, A Kennedy Affair is a powerful story of friendship, forbidden passion - and how in the worst of times we can discover the best of each other.

SUSPENSE LIES IN THE SHADOWS OF RURAL IRELAND...Hazel McDermott is on the phone with her husband Darragh when she hears the screech of tyres. The jeep he was driving is soon found, overturned in a field off the motorway, but Darragh has vanished.As the days pass and the Gardaí investigate, Hazel's carefully built life starts to crumble. She soon discovers that her charismatic property developer husband has been keeping secrets - personal and financial - that could put her family's safety and future at risk. But where is he? Is something sinister afoot, after he got into bed with the wrong people? And what is the connection to an abandoned mental asylum in a small town in County Galway? The answer, when she eventually gets it, will shock Hazel beyond belief.Taut, unsettling, rich with suspense, If These Walls Could Talk is a gripping West of Ireland thriller about deception, obsession and the haunting truths we hide - even from those closest to us.'Dark, endlessly twisty' Amy Jordan'Taut and terrific' Gill Perdue'Gripping' Catherine Kirwan

'Beautiful and compelling ... a manual for life' Ryan Tubridy This book provides unique insights into the life and work of one of Ireland's most influential doctors.' SR STAN KENNEDY'More than the story of one man's life - it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and find deeper meaning in our own.' DR SABINA BRENNANDR HARRY BARRY's life and career has been shaped by defining events: a solitary childhood with chronic illness, a traumatic experience in school, and family tragedies that set him on a course of dedicating his life to medicine and healing.Beneath the Surface tells that remarkable story. From the halls of University College Dublin in the 1970s, to a remote hospital in Tanzania where he would meet someone who was to have a transformative effect on his approach to health, and on through decades on the front line of Irish general practice, culminating in a life-altering realisation that would see him change the course of his career.This thought-provoking and inspiring memoir shows us how, by embracing compassion and love, we can transform not only our own lives but the world around us.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025 - AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE.'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of PoorAt approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Irish girl Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a Davidson County police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out around her.Hours passed before Sarah learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom.Now Sarah tells her story for the first time and reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's suburban North Carolina home.Sarah recalls the weeks and months leading up to that night in August, and the use of manipulation and gaslighting by Molly Martens - the only mother she had ever known. She describes the traumatic years after her father's death as she and her brother Jack fought for justice from the safety of their new loving home in Limerick, Ireland, with Jason's family.A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.

IT ALL RESTS ON A STORY. THIS IS ONE YOU WON'T FORGET.In these pages, Dr Suzanne Crowe opens the doors to a world few ever see: the charged and fragile realm of paediatric intensive care. From her earliest days as a junior doctor to becoming one of Ireland's leading specialists, she shares extraordinary stories of the children she's treated, the families who've loved them and the moments when life hung by a thread.But this is not only a book about medicine. It is about how the healing begins with a doctor bearing witness and being present. It is about what it means to offer hope when certainty is gone. At its heart lies the searing personal loss of Suzanne's own child, Beatrice - a grief that reshaped her as a doctor and as a person.Written with honesty and a clinician's eye for detail, this is a story of deep compassion and unflinching truth. At a time of turmoil for children's medicine in Ireland, we are reminded that the real work lies not just in saving lives, but in holding space for them - with courage, humility and love. A profoundly human memoir from a doctor whose work has touched many lives.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025 - AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE.'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of Poor'This book is a must-read' Irish IndependentAt approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out in her North Carolina home.Hours passed before she learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who had killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom.In A Time for Truth, Sarah reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's home, controlled by Molly - the only mother she had ever known. And Sarah describes the traumatic aftermath as she and her brother Jack fought for justice for their father from the safety of their loving new home with Jason's family in Ireland.A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.

'So hopeful and romantic it lifted me for days' Marian Keyes'Heartwarming, moving and nostalgic' Louise O'Neill'Funny and tender - a gorgeous second chance romance' Sarra ManningIT'S TIME TO FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED . . .Tadhg and Laura used to be in a band together. They used to be a lot of things. Now he's a superstar, touring the world with his songs. And Laura tries not to think about all the big dreams she used to have.Then she gets an email that could change everything: Tadhg wants to finish a song they started writing together sixteen years ago. Making music again would literally be a dream come true, even if it's with a person she swore she'd never speak to again. And they can keep things professional, right?As Tadhg and Laura start working together though, sparks begin to fly. Maybe music isn't the only thing that deserves a second chance . . .'Tender-hearted and full of yearning' Sophie White'Warm and swoony' Edel Coffey, Irish TimesWhat readers are saying about Our Song:'An uplifting second chance love story that captures the magic of finding your musical soulmate, creating music and your way back to your person. All killer, no filler.' 5-star reader review'I loved, loved, loved this: it's everything a good romance novel should be ... A magic little book; warm, funny and sexy, and perfect if you want a summery read to put a big smile on your face.' 5-star reader review'How do I love this book? Let me count the ways ... [It] made me so happy. I looked forward to getting to pick it back up, and I was sad when I had to put it down.' 5-star reader review

HATE AT FIRST SIGHT. THEN COMES THE REWRITE.'Utterly delicious - I couldn't stop reading this' MARIAN KEYES'Warm, sexy, and full of whip-smart humour that had me cackling through each page, Love Scene is everything I crave in a rom-com. I adored it!' CATHERINE WALSH'A balm for the soul, this is a gorgeously sweet and sexy novel with characters you'll want to befriend and a soap you'll wish was real!' VICKI NOTAROTV writer Annie McDermott has finally landed her dream job. The nightmare part: she has to share an office with her nemesis.Arrogant (and distractingly handsome) Art Sullivan - who Annie hasn't seen since their college days - was supposed to be Hollywood's Next Big Thing. So what's he doing in a soap opera writers' room, apart from pushing Annie's buttons?Soon though Annie's got a bigger distraction: someone's trying to sabotage the show. But she's not going to let her dream go without a fight. Even if it means asking for Art's help to stop them.After Annie and Art find themselves sharing a very hot kiss at the office (which they swear will never happen again), things get even more complicated. But if they can quit arguing long enough to finally admit they make a good team, there might just be another plot twist ahead ...Here's what readers are saying about Love Scene:'Forced proximity, workplace romance, a super camp villain and SO much banter with genuine chemistry ... Absolutely one to put on your TBR!' Netgalley reader'With a style of writing similar to Mhairi McFarlane this author is fast becoming one of my auto-reads. Funny, romantic ... 5 stars all round, no notes' Netgalley reader'Absolutely sensational ... The chemistry between the two is off the charts; in my opinion, an enemies-to-lovers romance is the best kind, and this is one of the best I've read' Netgalley reader'I was hooked. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry & Marian Keyes' Netgalley reader'Love Scene has completely stolen my heart ... If you are a fan of fresh, clever and modern romance novels, you'll love this' Netgalley reader'Their chemistry? FIRE! ... I absolutely loved this unputdownable modern screwball comedy' Netgalley reader'It's 1am. I couldn't stop reading Love Scene today, Anna Carey writes the BEST dialogue. Oh my days, this story is absolutely perfect' Netgalley reader

'A charming festive story with a warm heart' Roisin Meaney'A delight to read. Beautifully written and a page turner. The characters are so real that you feel part of the story' Belfast Telegraph'A beautiful novel about imperfect families and the struggles we all face during winds of change' Meath ChronicleNow that she's finally (and secretly) divorced her unreliable husband, Sheila is ready to celebrate. But is her family's annual get-together, held at the hotel they've owned for generations, the best time to break the news?And she's not the only one keeping something to herself.Nora, Sheila's formidable mother, is distracted by her doubts about the Castlehill Hotel's new manager: her grand-daughter Máire. Can she hide her feelings though, putting family before the business for once?Meanwhile, Sheila's three daughters each have a big decision to make: Henrietta needs time away from home to think, Máire is afraid of losing someone, and Barbara is eager to take a risk ...As the Sullivan women gather at a place filled with memories, bittersweet and painful truths come to the surface. Will honesty drive them further apart, or will they finally find themselves brought closer together?Praise for Felicity Hayes-McCoy's novels 'An absolute joy to read' Carmel Harrington'A fascinating generational saga ... beautifully written' Patricia Scanlan'A page-turner ... I adored it' Joanna Lumley

'A charming festive story with a warm heart' Roisin Meaney'A delight to read. Beautifully written and a page turner. The characters are so real that you feel part of the story' Belfast Telegraph'A beautiful novel about imperfect families and the struggles we all face during winds of change' Meath ChronicleNow that she's finally (and secretly) divorced her unreliable husband, Sheila is ready to celebrate. But is her family's annual get-together, held at the hotel they've owned for generations, the best time to break the news?And she's not the only one keeping something to herself.Nora, Sheila's formidable mother, is distracted by her doubts about the Castlehill Hotel's new manager: her grand-daughter Máire. Can she hide her feelings though, putting family before the business for once?Meanwhile, Sheila's three daughters each have a big decision to make: Henrietta needs time away from home to think, Máire is afraid of losing someone, and Barbara is eager to take a risk ...As the Sullivan women gather at a place filled with memories, bittersweet and painful truths come to the surface. Will honesty drive them further apart, or will they finally find themselves brought closer together?Praise for Felicity Hayes-McCoy's novels 'An absolute joy to read' Carmel Harrington'A fascinating generational saga ... beautifully written' Patricia Scanlan'A page-turner ... I adored it' Joanna Lumley