Bøger af Susanne O'Leary

Maeve McKenna er på randen af et sammenbrud. Hun har arbejdet sig halvt ihjel som en af de mest eftertragtede indretningsarkitekter i London, og hun har desperat brug for ferie.Philomena Duffy er lidt ensom. Siden hun mistede sin mand, føles deres faldefærdige villa, Willow-huset, frygteligt tomt.Irlands barske kyster kalder, og Maeve besøger sin tante Philomena i Sandy Cove, hvor hun engang som teenager kyssede en mystisk dreng – et kys, hun stadig kan huske. Stjerner funkler på den smukke nattehimmel, lige så langt øjet rækker, og Maeve er verdener væk fra sit kaotiske liv i byen.Maeve kaster sig ud i at lære Sandy Cove at kende igen, og der udvikler sig et dybt venskab mellem hende og Philomena. Men med den gamle villas afskallede vægge og falmede tæpper omkring dem, snubler de over en hemmelighed, der vender op og ned på deres familie.Maeve kan samtidig ikke lade være med at tænke på den vilde, gådefulde dreng fra hendes fortid og det fortryllende kys ... Bor han mon stadig i Sandy Cove?Netop som hun begynder at føle sig hjemme, kalder virkeligheden. En del af Maeve kan ikke bære at forlade Willow-huset og den fantastiske stenstrand. Har hun modet til at forlade sit trygge liv og slå nye rødder i Sandy Cove, eller bliver det aldrig til mere end en dagdrøm?---"Åh, det var en dejlig historie ... Dejlig ferielæsning med masser af hjerte og håb, valg og chancer, og spandevis af latter og heling, der alt sammen gør dette til en bog, der er svær at lægge fra sig og sværere at glemme. Lade den tage dig med til steder, som alle drømmer om at besøge… Tidløs, forstående og støttende, med hjerte, latter og kærlighed, som helt sikkert vil give dig et smil på læben." – I Am, Indeed"Jeg elskede min tid i Willow-huset ... Endnu en fortryllende bog fra Susanne O'Leary, og jeg er glad for at høre, at det er starten på en serie. Jeg kan ikke vente med at vende tilbage til Sandy Cove." – Rachels Random Reads"Willow-husets hemmeligheder var en smuk og engagerende historie fra start til slut. Det er den første bog i Sandy Cove-serien, og jeg glæder mig helt sikkert til at se, hvilke andre fortællinger vi får." – Robin Loves Reading"Den her roman efterlader helt sikkert én med en ’feel good’, opløftende, styrkende følelse ... En dejlig, hjertevarm roman til at hygge sig med i sengen." – The Writing Garnet"En fabelagtigt fængslende bog ... Jeg var godt underholdt, og jeg tror, at jeg har besluttet mig for, at jeg bliver nødt til at besøge Irland i løbet af min levetid." – Digital Reads Media"Sikke en vidunderlig bog! ... Definitionen på ’feel-good’ – at læse den føltes som at blive badet i solskin ... Den første 'feel-good'-roman, jeg har læst i år, som faktisk fik mig til at føle mig godt tilpas ... Jeg kunne simpelthen ikke lægge den fra mig." – Goodreads anmeldelse"'Fremragende ... En totalt fængslende bog fra første side, jeg grinede højt op til flere gange og fældede også et par tårer. Som et kram i bogform." – Goodreads anmeldelse

Maeve McKenna er på randen af et sammenbrud. Hun har arbejdet sig halvt ihjel som en af de mest eftertragtede indretningsarkitekter i London, og hun har desperat brug for ferie.Philomena Duffy er lidt ensom. Siden hun mistede sin mand, føles deres faldefærdige villa, Willow-huset, frygteligt tomt. Irlands barske kyster kalder, og Maeve besøger sin tante Philomena i Sandy Cove, hvor hun engang som teenager kyssede en mystisk dreng – et kys, hun stadig kan huske. Stjerner funkler på den smukke nattehimmel, lige så langt øjet rækker, og Maeve er verdener væk fra sit kaotiske liv i byen. Maeve kaster sig ud i at lære Sandy Cove at kende igen, og der udvikler sig et dybt venskab mellem hende og Philomena. Men med den gamle villas afskallede vægge og falmede tæpper omkring dem, snubler de over en hemmelighed, der vender op og ned på deres familie.Maeve kan samtidig ikke lade være med at tænke på den vilde, gådefulde dreng fra hendes fortid og det fortryllende kys ... Bor han mon stadig i Sandy Cove? Netop som hun begynder at føle sig hjemme, kalder virkeligheden. En del af Maeve kan ikke bære at forlade Willow-huset og den fantastiske stenstrand. Har hun modet til at forlade sit trygge liv og slå nye rødder i Sandy Cove, eller bliver det aldrig til mere end en dagdrøm? Bestsellerforfatteren Susanne O'Leary står bag mere end 20 bøger. De fleste er kærlighedsromaner, men hun har også skrevet tre krimier og to historiske romaner. Hun er gift med en tidligere diplomat og har før arbejdet som både fitnessinstruktør og oversætter. Nu skriver hun på fuld tid fra ét af to steder – sit hus i Tipperary i Irland eller sit sommerhus med udsigt over Atlanterhavet i Dingle, i Kerry-området."Åh, det var en dejlig historie ... Dejlig ferielæsning med masser af hjerte og håb, valg og chancer, og spandevis af latter og heling, der alt sammen gør dette til en bog, der er svær at lægge fra sig og sværere at glemme. Lade den tage dig med til steder, som alle drømmer om at besøge… Tidløs, forstående og støttende, med hjerte, latter og kærlighed, som helt sikkert vil give dig et smil på læben." – I Am, Indeed"Jeg elskede min tid i Willow-huset ... Endnu en fortryllende bog fra Susanne O'Leary, og jeg er glad for at høre, at det er starten på en serie. Jeg kan ikke vente med at vende tilbage til Sandy Cove." – Rachels Random Reads"Willow-husets hemmeligheder var en smuk og engagerende historie fra start til slut. Det er den første bog i Sandy Cove-serien, og jeg glæder mig helt sikkert til at se, hvilke andre fortællinger vi får." – Robin Loves Reading "Den her roman efterlader helt sikkert én med en ’feel good’, opløftende, styrkende følelse ... En dejlig, hjertevarm roman til at hygge sig med i sengen." – The Writing Garnet"En fabelagtigt fængslende bog ... Jeg var godt underholdt, og jeg tror, at jeg har besluttet mig for, at jeg bliver nødt til at besøge Irland i løbet af min levetid." – Digital Reads Media

The pristine blue waters and sun drenched shores of the French Riviera provide a stunning backdrop to the story of two women, Chantal and Flora, both struggling with the heartache of a lost love. Chantal Gardinier runs her real estate agency in Antibes with an iron fist. A tough businesswoman on the surface, Chantal is hiding a tragic home life and a secret love affair. When faced with a moral dilemma, she is unsure which path to choose. Flora McKenna arrives in town with high hopes of finding happiness. When she immediately lands a great job, she decides that this exotic paradise might be just the place to help her heart heal. Selling houses to expats looking for a dream home in the sun would be the ideal existence if it weren't for her demanding boss, Chantal-a woman with no scruples when it comes to bending the rules. But Chantal's personal life catches up with her, and she is forced to ask Flora to run the agency. While trying to cope with French property laws and red tape, Flora is thrown into a love affair that threatens to break her heart.

It's a long way to Tipperary; especially if you have to face what happened there many years ago... Having left her home town in County Tipperary after a scandal ten years earlier, Desdemona Broadbent arrives back on a special assignment. When she reconnects with family and old friends, history threatens to repeat itself as she is drawn into a love affair that might cause yet another scandal. The arrival in town of a man from her past adds a further twist to an already impossible situation.

When Molly moves out of her brother's house in St Tropez to set up home in her new apartment, she plans to spend the quiet off-season in Provence getting used to her new life and making a name as a designer of handcrafted gemstones. But an unexpected offer from a US chain of mass market fashion stores ruins the prospect of a quiet winter season. Molly has to work hard to meet a deadline while at the same time attempting to deal with intrigues to steal her designs. Adding to her problems, a man from her past comes hurtling back into her life, forcing her to face both painful memories and unresolved emotional conflicts. Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera in winter with its mellow sunshine and beautiful vistas, this is the third book in the Rivera Romance series.

A Dublin reporter is on a mission to find the murderer of an honest politician and close friend. A Boston lawyer is hired to dig up dirt on a conniving Irish competitor. When the two collide at a famous County Kerry castle and discover their mutual interests, the ensuing game plan is more Pink Panther than Hercule Poirot. Full Irish marks the return of Paul Forté and his wife, Shannon, and the introduction of Finola McGee. In a sometimes madcap, sometimes dark adventure, Shannon lands a blow against lecherous politicians, McGee shows off her pole dancing prowess, an Anglo-Irish butler turns double-agent, and the zygomatic bone takes disproportionate abuse. But can the trio unravel the web of conspiracy stretching from the back corridors of Leinster House to the polished inner sanctum of the Massachusetts Senate? Against the backdrop of the windswept west coast of Ireland and the watering holes of Dublin and Boston, Full Irish exposes a rivalry that goes to the very heart of politics.

When Megan O'Farrell inherits her uncle's house in a remote part of the windswept Atlantic coast of Ireland, she imagines it will be a romantic hideaway where she can recover from her recent divorce. But the house is a wreck that requires a fortune to restore, and she decides to sell it. An easy choice, were it not for the discovery of an old family scandal and a budding love affair with both the beautiful landscape and a handsome Kerryman. Catapulted into country life and faced with the less romantic side of farming, she also has to deal with a conspiracy to make her leave. British spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Upset after the end of a stormy relationship, Daisy Hennessy jumps at the chance to house-sit the villa of a billionaire in glitzy St. Tropez. It will be the perfect place to recover from the emotional trauma. But not even beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, and a private beach can keep her mind off her troubles, and when she finds a collection of designer clothes that seem made for her, she can't resist trying them on. By sheer coincidence, invitations to glamorous parties begin to arrive and Daisy gives in to the temptation to mingle with the international jet-set. She soon discovers, however, that even the most glittering façade has an ugly side. Her growing attraction to a handsome Irishman and the arrival of a mysterious Russian woman to the villa add further complications to what started as a playful prank. Daisy finds herself caught in a web of lies she can't escape.

Don't judge a book by its cover-or a woman by her appearance. What you see is not always what you get. Audrey Killian loves her job running the local newspaper in a small Tipperary town. But when a fire destroys the office, her peaceful life is torn apart. Her boss, sexy London publisher Christopher Montgomery, arrives in town with plans to close the paper down, making her an offer she can't refuse. Audrey is suddenly faced with difficult choices. Should she grab the juicy carrot that dangles before her, or stay and get her peaceful life back? Whatever she chooses will change her life forever.

When an immigrant Irish roofer plummets to his death from a South Boston building, lawyer Paul Forte steps in to settle the man's presumably meager estate, as a favor to his friend, Dublin reporter Finola McGee. A routine probate matter, he thought, until he discovers the penthouse condo, the top-of-the-line Harley and credit card statements reflecting a fondness for Las Vegas. In Ireland, Finola's human interest story about the tragedy prompts several Irish widows to inform her of similar accidents in the States. In each case, the laborers had been beneficiaries of CRAIC, an Irish "charity" run by ex-politician Finbarr Murphy; their lives had been insured for substantial amounts; and their widows did not receive what they were due. When insidious political forces (and a little blackmail) impel her editor to silence her, Finola smells another big story. She is convinced CRAIC is another word for scam. As Paul and Finola team up once again to plumb the depths of Irish treachery, secrets are divulged, privileges violated, punches thrown, loyalties shredded and bombs ignited; but it takes a meddling amateur to unmask the saboteur.

Romance can lurk where you least expect it. Even in the depths of the Irish countryside. Political reporter Finola McGee is not the romantic type. She leads with her chin, shoots from the hip and takes no prisoners. When living on the edge loses its appeal, she escapes Dublin to run the local newspaper in a small Tipperary town. An easy job, friendly neighbours, lovely countryside, and fresh air-what's not to like? But the rural bliss doesn't last longer than a weekend. Finola soon finds herself mixed up in a hornet's nest of conspiracies. And when Hollywood rides into town, a certain heartthrob adds a further twist to an already complicated romance...

A completely gripping and unforgettable story of long-lost family secrets and forbidden romance that will whisk you away to the beautiful village of Sandy Cove on the west coast of Ireland. When Laura inherits a small cottage from a friend who was like a mother to her, she wonders whether this could be the new beginning she's been searching for. Although she's never been to the village of Sandy Cove on the west coast of Ireland, her friend described it as on the edge of the sparkling blue sea, with sandy white beaches. Could this be the fresh start she needs to ease her heartache? During her first walk on the beach, Laura meets Gino, a handsome local who instantly charms her with his sparkling eyes and gorgeous smile. Laura finds herself attracted to him as he tells her about his life and his love for Sandy Cove. And, as they spend more time together, the pair begin to grow closer. But just as Laura begins to settle into village life, her friend's son disputes his mother's will. But what he doesn't know is that Laura hasn't just inherited the cottage from her, she's also been given a very valuable heirloom - one that tells the story of a forbidden love, a long-forgotten family secret and a bond between a mother and daughter that could not be broken... Just as Laura begins to solve the mystery behind the painting, everything she thought she knew about Gino changes in a heartbeat when she discovers that he might have already given his heart away to someone else. Is their love story over before it ever truly began? And when Laura uncovers the truth behind her inheritance, she is left wondering whether the family secret should have remained forgotten. When the dust settles from her discovery, will she be able to rebuild her life in Sandy Cove with the one man she truly loves? Fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Debbie Macomber will fall in love with this gripping, heart-warming and utterly charming Irish romance. Praise for Susanne O'Leary: 'OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... an absolutely stunning, heart-warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.' Bookworm 86 ¿¿¿¿¿

An enchanting story about forgotten family secrets that will transport you to the charming village of Sandy Cove on the beautiful Irish coast. Allegra Casey is searching for a new beginning. So when she discovers an engagement ring buried in the sand near her home in Cape Cod, the last place she expects it to lead her is to the west coast of Ireland. But when she arrives in the tiny village of Sandy Cove, she finds herself falling in love with the crashing waves, the picturesque coast and the warm-hearted people. As soon as she settles into her cottage at the old coastguard station, Allegra meets her eccentric neighbours. They believe the ring belonged to Davina Courtney, whose family still live on the Strawberry Hill estate just outside the village. And when Allegra visits the old mansion, she meets the charming, enigmatic Max Courtney-Smythe, the great-nephew of the former owner. As they try to solve the mystery of the long-lost ring, Allegra and Max grow closer, and it soon becomes clear that their feelings for one another are mutual. And as she spends more time with the local community, Allegra wonders if she's finally found the place she can call home. But the reappearance of the engagement ring causes problems among the heirs of the estate and, as Max suddenly grows distant, Allegra wonders whether she should never have travelled to Sandy Cove. Is this where she will finally find true love, or is she destined to leave this magical place alone? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber and Sheila O'Flanagan will fall in love with this delightful, feel-good Irish romance. What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary: 'I felt like I was actually in Ireland, I could feel the coastal breeze from the Irish Sea upon my face. This phenomenal story will touch your heart and make you feel as if are part of Maggie's close circle of friends... I absolutely loved this.' PageTurners ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG! OMG!!... I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday when I read the last page. Absolutely gorgeous!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿

A completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast.Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand. So when she sees that her family's old coastguard cottage is available, she wonders if renting it for the summer will finally help her move on from the man who just broke her heart.As soon as Maggie arrives she is delighted to find her childhood best-friend Sorcha and Sorcha's cousin Brian still living in town. They enjoy cosy nights in the local harbour pub, with its stunning views across the ocean, as if no time has passed. And when Brian reveals he had a fierce teenage crush on Maggie, she can't help but notice just how handsome he has become.But then Maggie finds a worn metal box hidden in the attic of the house, full of love letters she exchanged with a sweet American boy she met one summer. During their last night together, star-gazing on the beach, they promised to find each other again. Soon it becomes clear that Maggie is not the only one returning to Sandy Cove.Torn between her growing feelings for Brian and the romance she's held in her heart for many years, Maggie realises that her summer may be more complicated than she'd expected. Will Maggie finally find a true love who can sweep her off her feet or will this holiday in Sandy Cove be her last?Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Sheila O'Flanagan and Debbie Macomber will fall head over heels for this enchanting, feel-good romance.What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary:'OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away for my Irish holiday... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... An absolutely stunning, heart-warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.' Bookworm 86, 5 stars

An enchanting summer romance set on the gorgeous Irish coast, where fresh starts are made, love beckons and secrets are sure to unfold...In the tiny village of Sandy Cove in Ireland, Ella Caron is trying to recover. When she moved from Paris to a beautiful coastguard cottage on the sea, she wanted peace and quiet and the space to grieve after her mother's death. She never imagined that her mother's eccentric best friend Lucille would insist on moving in to keep her company.With Lucille by her side, Ella finds herself laughing more than she has in years and it soon becomes clear that Lucille has her own reasons for coming to Sandy Cove: she wants Ella to help her move to her own little cottage by the sea. But then Lucille's son Rory comes to town and her dream is under threat: he wants her in Tipperary, where she can safely grow old in their family home. Ella admires Lucille's sense of adventure but she can't help but wonder if Rory is right. Especially when she sees the rickety old cottage Lucille intends to buy and realises that the real reason she wants to escape could turn Rory's life upside down.As Ella and Rory get closer, sharing a moment under the stars that feels meant to be, Ella finds herself caught between the man she is falling for and the loyalty she has to Lucille. Ella knows that she must convince Lucille to tell her family the truth, but it may force them to leave her and Sandy Cove for good...A dreamy Irish romance that will warm your heart and show you that it's never too late for a second chance. For fans of Debbie Macomber, Sheila O'Flanagan and Mary Alice Monroe.What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary:'OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... an absolutely stunning, heart-warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.' Bookworm 86, 5 stars

A gorgeous, compelling page-turner about one woman's journey to the heart of Ireland and the family secret she's destined to discover Cordelia Mirafiore has never truly felt at home in South Florida, so when she's unexpectedly called to the reading of a long-lost relative's will in Ireland, she's hopeful that escaping to Willow House to meet her family might help her to figure out who she really is As soon as Cordelia reaches Sandy Cove, the views of the blue ocean and stunning coastline around her provide a sense of calm she has never felt before. She meets her cousins Maeve and Roisin, who welcome her with open arms, finds herself drawn to a handsome man who is also an outsider in town, and feels an instant spark. But the rest of the McKenna family aren't so willing to accept Cordelia, or even believe that she's family. When they learn that Cordelia is to inherit a third of Willow House, she is forced to prove who she is. All she has are old parish records and a battered box of family photographs, but they lead her to secrets she may not want to uncover. Can Cordelia find the courage to face her family's past? Can she trust the mysterious man who has swept her off her feet? Or will the lies told for generations force her to leave Sandy Cove forever? Second chances begin on Ireland's shores. An unforgettable story about mothers and daughters, Dreams of Willow House is perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about Dreams of Willow House: ';What a delightful story! I so loved this book I was drawn into the family, the gorgeous backdrop in Ireland Susanne O'Leary is a wonderful writer, and I always feel good when I read her books. It was a marvellous book and I just had to read it in one sitting. I look forward to more from her in the future.' Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars ';Dreams of Willow House is a lovely novel This book is set in a wonderful small Irish town which the author describes so well I can see the ocean and the stars. The characters are wonderful and easy to like Anybody that enjoys a heartwarming story about family finding each other and some romance thrown in should enjoy this book. Now I want to go and visit Ireland.' Goodreads Reviewer ';The story is a genealogical mystery, a sweet romance and a story of new beginnings. It is well written and shows the author's love for her country Most highly recommend.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Dreams of Willow House is a charming, endearing read full of genuine characters and realistic circumstances inspiring hope in finding where you are meant to be by following what your heart desires

A heart-warming novel about the bond between sisters, set along Ireland's windswept shores, where romance beckons and secrets unfold…Roisin McKenna and her husband Cian are taking time apart. Unsure of what she wants, Roisin's prayers are answered when she receives a call from her sister Maeve who is desperate for her help.Roisin heads to Sandy Cove to help Maeve restore their aunt's gorgeous tumbledown mansion Willow House and soon all she has time to focus on are its crumbling walls. Despite a shocking announcement from Maeve and hidden secrets in the house's rafters, Roisin begins to feel a sense of self she's been missing for years.The ties that bind Roisin to her husband seem to be unfurling in the Irish wind, when she unexpectedly stumbles into a mysterious man on the beach. Suddenly, she's swept up in the idea of another life she could lead…The restoration may have brought the sisters back together, but as a storm rolls over the coast Roisin feels sure she must make a choice. Will her time at Willow House teach her the precious lessons she needs to return home or has the cove called to her in ways she'd never imagined it could?Fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will be swept away by Sandy Cove. What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary:'I couldn't put this down! Absolutely delightful!... Great read on a rainy day or a vacation read!!!! Loved this!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'What a wonderful read this was!... The definition of feel-good - reading it felt like sunshine… The first 'feel-good' novel I've read this year that actually made me feel good… I just couldn't put it away.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent… A totally captivating book from the first page, I laughed out loud at many parts and shed a few tears in others, a real hug in a book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Loved this! So many emotional twists I couldn't put this down! Absolutely delightful!... Great read on a rainy day or a vacation read!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Oh, this was a lovely story… A lovely vacation read with plenty of heart and opportunity, choices and chances, and lots of laughter and healing, make this a book that is hard to put down and harder to forget. Grab this for an escape into places that everyone wants: timeless, accepting and supportive, with heart, laughter and love, sure to put a smile on your face.' I Am, Indeed'A great summer read… This book will put you right in the mood for the Irish scenic countryside… If you enjoy heartwarming romances like Cathy Bramley, you'll enjoy this book!' Goodreads reviewer'This book is exactly what the cover and title promise: a beautiful house and a better beach… You can almost feel the sea air when you read this book. Perfect vacation fare.' Goodreads reviewer