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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.

'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

'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.

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.

'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.

'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

'Should I be worried?' is a question every parent of young children often asks themselves. From a newborn who cries endlessly, to a toddler with a high temperature, to a schoolchild with a persistent cough, each stage of childhood brings new things to worry about. What needs treatment? When should you call the doctor or go straight to the hospital?Paediatric consultant and mother of two Dr Niamh Lynch understands these concerns, and how hard it is to find information you can trust. Drawing on years of expertise and common questions from her online community, Should I Be Worried? provides clear, practical and reassuring advice on everything from tummy troubles, rashes, teething, and sleep to developmental differences and hospital visits - plus an easy-to-use A-Z of childhood health conditions.Your antidote to panic and uncertainty, Should I Be Worried? gives you reliable answers when you need them most - and the confidence to trust your instincts.Chapters include: Week-to-week/Month-to-month guide to early development and illnessesTummy TroublesFits, Faints & Funny TurnsTeething & TeethSkin & RashesDevelopmental DifferencesIs This Something Serious?Getting Ready for Hospital Visits and Doctors' AppointmentsA to Z (of the most searched-for health conditions for babies and children)

In Setting the Land Free, award-winning author and rewilder Eoghan Daltun explores the state of rewilding in Ireland, as the beginnings of a mass movement - the like of which has been successfully modelled in Scotland - grows in impact and stature. As he considers the radical shift that is needed in our relationship with our natural world, he takes to the high roads and by-roads to meet with those at the forefront of change. The book provides an inspiring vision for rewilding in an Irish context, creating refuges for wild nature in a landscape that has been given over almost entirely to human extractive processes, such as industrialised farming or monoculture plantation forestry. From those involved in bog ecosystem restoration, to native species reintroduction, to rewilding at sea, forest rewilding and much more, Eoghan meets with the pioneers at the cutting edge of the transformed relationship with nature required for the future of diverse species and habitats, and for ecological balance. A courageous book that forges a vision that is as inspiring as it is urgent.

On frosty nights, as he sits by a flickering fire, Michael Harding withdraws into the stillness of winter and begins to reckon with age and death.As stories emerge from the shadows, we meet a young boy whose arrival brings hope, but whose journey will know winter's path. November is a rainstorm, December a bleak twilight, but as January dawns and the icethaws, the fragile light of love penetrates the dark, bringing beauty to the earth and making new beginnings possible.In writing of shadowed beauty, Midwinter is a poignant exploration of a season of loss, and the glimpses of hope that can follow even the longest nights.Snow falls within.Blanketing the heart in peace.Winter's dream takes hold. This book is dedicated to everyone at Pieta House, a suicide prevention charity. This is a work of non-fiction apart from the character of Martin who is fictional but whose story reflects the heartache and loss so many families endure every year.

'Kyla filters the world through her actual lived experience and turns it into stories that are hilarious and almost impossibly true. There's nobody like Kyla.' ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of EAT, PRAY, LOVEWhen I was twenty-one, a woman introduced me to five magic words that changed my life: Happy, thank you. More, please.Kyla Cobbler's path to self-love hasn't run smoothly. From making questionable dating decisions, to using booze to quell her constant Irish state of mortification, to getting arrested for drug smuggling - sometimes it was hard to believe that the universe had her back. But when Kyla began opening herself up to gratitude - for the tiny victories, not just the big firework moments - and learned to trust her instincts, she began to realise that she had the power to create her own happiness. With raw honesty and wit, Happy, thank you. More, please., chronicles Kyla's journey from performing as the person she thought she should be, to discovering the chaotic, complicated, unapologetically imperfect woman she actually is. This is a book about falling in love with your real self - not because you've fixed everything, but because you've finally stopped trying to.

'I'd love to speak more Irish.'Does this sound familiar? Maybe you've lost the language over the years or perhaps you're eager to reconnect with your roots, but you don't know where to begin. Níl tú i d'aonar - you're not alone. Irish is experiencing an exciting revitalisation, and it's finding its voice sa saol laethúil - in everyday life once more.Now, following the award-winning success of Gaeilge I Mo Chroí, author Molly Nic Céile returns with Gaeilge inár Saol, a practical, empowering guide to bring Gaeilge into our lives gach lá le muinín - every day with confidence. From life's defining moments like saolú, pósadh agus bás - birth, marriage and death, and the festivities that shape the year, from an Nollaig to Oíche Shamhna, and right into the everyday: texting friends, flirting, or chatting sa teach tábhairne - this is the Irish you'll actually use. With Glórach agus Bródúil - loud and proud - sections full of real life examples, simple tips, and confidence building exercises, you'll learn how to weave Gaeilge naturally into your day. Whether you're starting from scratch or finding your way back to the language, Gaeilge inár Saol gives you the steps, support, and inspiration to join an athbheocan - the revival - and make Irish a living, breathing part of daily life.

'Truly a book for our time' PAUL LYNCHFROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE SPECKLED PEOPLEFleeing his failed marriage in Berlin, Lukas Dorn revisits the West of Ireland, the place of his honeymoon two decades earlier. While his former wife is being cancelled at work and his daughter is arrested at a street protest, he tries to make sense of his broken life with a journal as his sole companion.His inherited memory of the Nazi Holocaust comes face to face with the present when he meets a refugee from a recent warzone. As Lukas communes with the elements in this wild coastal place, he is forced into a confrontation with the past that will carry him to the edge of existence.Conversation with the Sea speaks with heart-rending tenderness to the present moment, as it explores truth, illusion and the deadly silencing of war in a captivating tale of love in a time of displacement.'Told with Hamilton's signature purity of tone, an epic story about how love and history intersect.' ANNE ENRIGHT'I don't think I've ever read a book as wise, or as moving. I will treasure it forever.' DONAL RYAN'Hypnotic, passionate, urgent ... Hamilton cuts a clean line to the truth of our mindless moment.' PAUL LYNCH

Do you remember when the internet felt like a shared playground? When strangers around the world connected over the colour of a dress?The Last Good Day on the Internet sees former foreign correspondent and tech entrepreneur Mark Little take us back to a time when the web was a place of community, curiosity and potential.Until it wasn't.Having spent nearly two decades at the heart of the digital revolution -- leaving RTÉ to found two successful start-ups, Storyful and Kinzen, and working for Twitter and Spotify -- Little is one of the few who has witnessed the internet's transformation from the inside.Here, he offers an unflinching insider account of the web's rise, charting its most powerful innovations and its most damaging failures. He traces the explosive growth of the attention economy -- fuelled by Silicon Valley's relentless pursuit of scale and profit -- and exposes the harm this has wrought: toxic algorithms, and the spread of hate and misinformation, before turning to the accelerating impact of AI on our lives.Then he asks a question: what if we could take the internet back?From reclaiming control of our feeds to rediscovering authentic online communities, The Last Good Day on the Internet explores both the promise and the risks of superhuman technology -- and how we might reclaim our agency to build a more hopeful and empowering digital future.

The message is simple: excellent food is available at affordable prices. You just have to know what you're looking for - and where to find it.Shrewd Food is the definitive guide. Inspired by the hugely popular website shrewdfood.ie, set up in 2009 by dedicated foodie and home-cook extraordinaire Elizabeth Carthy - who knows first-hand the challenges of feeding a family on a budget - this collection of over one hundred recipes for every occasion also includes information on:Shopping for best-value and qualityShrewd cooking tips The shrewd cupboardSeasonal cookingOccasion cooking on a budget.In easy-to-follow recipes containing fresh, affordable ingredients, Elizabeth shares with us her knowledge of traditional Irish cuisine - learned from her mother - to shrewd recipes from Europe and the East, gathered during her many years living abroad.More than just a cookbook, Shrewd Food is a way of life.

When steady, dependable artist Eve Cole finds herself sitting by a pool in Florida with an ex-conman, hatching a plan to steal back a painting reportedly worth eleven million euro, she has to ask herself how the hell she wound up here.Her life has always been ordered, safe, predictable. Now, it's anything but, and if planning an art heist isn't enough, she also finds herself falling for the (admittedly gorgeous) ex-con, Larry.Because everyone knows no conman is ever truly reformed, right? Especially not one with as many secrets to hide as Larry.As plans for the robbery get underway, Eve quickly discovers that in love, as in art, it's not always easy to spot the real thing when it comes along. Sometimes, you just have to listen to your heart.

Piper McKenzie is young, beautiful and rich - the darling of the Dublin social scene. Married to handsome music promoter Charlie White and successful in taking over the family hotel chain, she looks to have it all. But when Piper discovers that her marriage is not what she thought it was, she's forced to question everything she has held sacred. Then news comes that could have devastating consequences for the future of the family firm, concerning her wayward brother Jack and his self-interested wife Corinne.When Piper escapes to Spain with her young daughter to try to piece back together her world, her path once again crosses with Eduardo Delgado, a doctor she had a love affair with years earlier whilst on holidays. But can a girl create a future on what-might-have-beens? Or can a broken marriage be mended by second chances?