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Can you ever forget your first love? Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the
world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the
world after her fiance, Davey, was lost in the Irish Civil War. But
a chance meeting on the wild beauty of Ballmastocker Bay could
change everything. Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022 Eight decades later,
troubled by her future, Saoirse O'Donnell walks on the pink sands
of Bermuda's Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a connection to
Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that promises to
influence her own heart and her own choice - but also to reveal a
long-buried secret. Two women must each make a choice between their
past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning
two continents, three generations, and a joy and tragedy over
nearly a century. Praise for The Girl from Donegal 'A timeless love
story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . .
. Carmel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster' HAZEL GAYNOR
'[The] characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart -
you're rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way'
CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD
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The Girl from Donegal
Carmel Harrington
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‘An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years’ Sunday
Independent Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the world teeters on the
brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her
fiancé, Davey, was lost following the Irish War of Independence.
But a fateful meeting on the wild beauty of Ballymastocker Bay
could change everything. Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022 Eight decades
later, troubled by her future, Saoirse O’Donnell walks on the
pink sands of Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a
connection to Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that
promises to influence her own heart – but that also reveals a
long-buried secret. Two women must each make a choice between their
past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning
two continents, three generations, and joy and tragedy over nearly
a century. Praise for The Girl from Donegal ‘A timeless love
story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . .
. takes us on an emotional rollercoaster’ HAZEL GAYNOR ‘[The]
characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart – you’re
rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way’
CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD ‘A terrific read with fabulous historical
detail and great characters. Thoroughly engrossing’ SHEILA
O’FLANAGAN ‘A beautifully told international saga encompassing
war and tragedy, life-changing decisions and love in its many
facets’ ROISIN MEANEY ‘One of the best books of the year . . .
it’s Carmel’s best book yet . . . I lost whole days of my life
to this beautiful, sweeping story and I can confidently predict
that readers everywhere will too’ CLAUDIA CARROLL
From the USA Today and Irish Times bestselling author of The Moon
Over Kilmore Quay comes an emotional and poignant story of love,
family and resilience. Meet Grace... When young single mother Grace
Devlin is diagnosed with cancer her best chance of survival is to
find a bone marrow transplant. Only Grace is adopted and her one
previous attempt to connect with her birth mother resulted in
bitter disappointment. But with her young son Jack to think about,
and the return of his father Liam reminding her of feelings she'd
thought she'd buried long ago, Grace refuses to give up hope just
yet. With the help of her friends she bravely embarks on a journey
of discovery - one that will bring her from her home in vibrant
Dublin to the unspoilt beauty of the picturesque Wexford coast
where Grace must unravel a web of lies and deceit that has spanned
over thirty years. With a wonderful cast of supporting characters
and plenty of Irish charm, this unforgettable novel will have you
laughing and crying at the turn of a page. It's time to curl up
with Carmel... Carmel Harrington is an exciting new Irish voice in
women's fiction - a must read for fans of Jean Grainger, Maeve
Binchy and Jojo Moyes! Readers love Carmel Harrington: "This book.
There are no words and five stars seems such a low bar when this
book is as shockingly good as it is. I even found myself screaming
NO WAY and almost woke my baby just because the twists and turns
had me that shocked." Goodreads reviewer "It's FULL of heart and
I'm warning you, it'll SMASH yours - but put it back together again
just before the end." USA Today bestselling author, Catherine Ryan
Howard "An unputdownable journey between New York and Wexford. It
is a story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets, and
is ultimately a touching love letter to Ireland... She delivers
heartache and laughter, and plenty of surprises along the way." New
York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor "It's a BEAUTY!...
Quite simply up there with Colm Toibin's Brooklyn." No.1
bestselling author, Claudia Carroll
How far would you go to protect your family? 'Full of heart and
essential truth, this moving book will sweep you to a very
satisfying ending and perhaps a few happy tears' KATIE FFORDE 'A
riveting family saga, with terrific characters, that has you
utterly engrossed from start to finish. I loved it' PATRICIA
SCANLAN 'I absolutely adored every page of it . . . No one blends
love and loss, happiness and heartbreak quite the way Carmel does.
Not since the late, great Maeve Binchy' CLAUDIA CARROLL 'An
emotional family drama . . . full of the warmth we've come to
associate with Carmel's writing' HAZEL GAYNOR 'An exploration of
familial love and grief . . . and how in the face of our greatest
trials, our strongest bonds can be forged' ROISIN MEANEY 'Warm,
uplifting and thought-provoking . . . The perfect book club read!'
DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Beautifully written, warm and wise. I adored it'
ALEX BROWN Hawke's Bay, New Zealand While Rachel Butler likes her
life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawke's
Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy
tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty
and outdoor lifestyle. Malahide, Ireland As Rachel picks up the
threads of her life as a single parent, she can't shake off the
memories of her loving family in New Zealand - and her dream house,
the villa on the bay. But it's time to move forwards with their
life in Ireland, close to the children's grandparents, amid the
familiar surroundings they all know well. Until the children's
grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere, questioning
Rachel's position as stepmother. Until Rachel's attempts to
strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires, pitting
everyone against each other. And until her late husband's parents
mend the rift that has existed as long as she's been married -
bringing with them an explosive secret . . .
'A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love
and heartache, with a devastating twist' Alex Brown, bestselling
author of A Postcard from Paris When your heart belongs in two
places, can you ever truly find home? Brooklyn, New York, Bea has
grown up in the heart of the Irish community, always hearing
stories of home. When she discovers a letter from her younger self,
written years before, it sends her deep into her own family
history. Kilmore Quay, Ireland. Years earlier, Lucy Mernagh leaves
her much-loved home and family in search of the New York dream. The
Big Apple is a world away from the quiet village she grew up in,
and the longing for home aches within her. When Bea uncovers a
shocking secret, it takes her back across the water to Kilmore
Quay, where - finally - long-buried truths will come to light. But
fate has one last twist in store... Praise for The Moon Over
Kilmore Quay 'A heart-warming story which shows the power of
friendship, family and heritage' Independent 'A life-affirming and
emotional story on the importance of family and friends' Woman
'Unashamedly full of heart ... takes the reader on an unputdownable
journey between New York and Wexford. It is a story about family
and identity, about legacy and secrets ... a touching love letter
to Ireland' Hazel Gaynor 'Love and laughter woven into a beautiful
story brimming with Carmel's trademark warmth' Milly Johnson 'A
warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love
and heartache, with a devastating twist that will break your heart'
Alex Brown 'This fab dual-timeline story is full of secrets, love
and all the emotions' Fabulous 'A charming, beguiling read, yet
another winner from Carmel' Belfast Telegraph
How far would you go to protect your family? 'Full of heart and
essential truth, this moving book will sweep you to a very
satisfying ending and perhaps a few happy tears' KATIE FFORDE 'A
riveting family saga, with terrific characters, that has you
utterly engrossed from start to finish. I loved it' PATRICIA
SCANLAN 'I absolutely adored every page of it . . . No one blends
love and loss, happiness and heartbreak quite the way Carmel does.
Not since the late, great Maeve Binchy' CLAUDIA CARROLL 'An
emotional family drama . . . full of the warmth we've come to
associate with Carmel's writing' HAZEL GAYNOR 'An exploration of
familial love and grief . . . and how in the face of our greatest
trials, our strongest bonds can be forged' ROISIN MEANEY 'Warm,
uplifting and thought-provoking . . . The perfect book club read!'
DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Beautifully written, warm and wise. I adored it'
ALEX BROWN Hawke's Bay, New Zealand While Rachel Butler likes her
life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawke's
Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy
tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty
and outdoor lifestyle. Malahide, Ireland As Rachel picks up the
threads of her life as a single parent, she can't shake off the
memories of her loving family in New Zealand - and her dream house,
the villa on the bay. But it's time to move forwards with their
life in Ireland, close to the children's grandparents, amid the
familiar surroundings they all know well. Until the children's
grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere, questioning
Rachel's position as stepmother. Until Rachel's attempts to
strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires, pitting
everyone against each other. And until her late husband's parents
mend the rift that has existed as long as she's been married -
bringing with them an explosive secret . . .
'So many women will find this book speaks to them. It makes you
laugh and cry but it is truly inspiring' Katie Fforde 'Sweet, sad,
insightful and joyful - this book pressed all the emotion buttons
and I'm so glad it did' Milly Johnson 'A beautiful, tender and
joyful story.' Susan Lewis Meet Greta. She's funny. She's flawed.
She's hiding so much behind her big smile she's forgotten who she
is. But Greta is about to discover that the key to being happy
is...being yourself. Greta Gale has played the part of the funny
fat one her entire life, hiding her insecurities behind a big
smile. But size doesn't matter when you can laugh at yourself,
right? Until Greta realises she's the only one not laughing. And
deep down, she's not sure if she'll ever laugh again. But Greta is
about to discover that sometimes the best moments in life come when
it's all gone a bit pear-shaped... 'Poignant and profound, warm and
witty, Carmel's brilliant writing invites us to look beyond the
smiley face to the complex tangle of emotions inside us all. I
absolutely adored it' Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley 'Warm,
engrossing storytelling at its best' Irish Times bestseller Sheila
O'Flanagan
'A complete page-turner and an emotional rollercoaster. Tissues
will be required' Sinead Moriarty 'A wonderfully life-affirming
book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty' New York Times
bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor On a leafy suburban street in
Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful
husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to
have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady.
Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her
net curtains, rumour has it she's lost it all...including her
marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances
can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea's worlds collide they
realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of
their own making. Has help been next door without them realising
it? With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and
twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and
compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington.
Praise for The Woman at 72 Derry Lane: 'I both cried and
laughed...one of the best books I have ever read' Woman's Way 'Both
heart-wrenching and uplifting. The perfect summer read' Irish Times
Bestseller Fionnuala Kearney
'Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous
gem of a book' - Claudia Carroll The gripping new novel from Irish
Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the
Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards. Every family has a story... Meet
the Guinness family... But for the Guinness family a happy ending
looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their
teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their
beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is
slowly falling apart. But Pops has one final gift to offer his
beloved family - a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey
draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe
in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love.
Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together,
to find their love for each other and to find their way back
home... What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington: 'Carmel
Harrington...will make you see life in a different way' - Woman's
Way 'A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel
Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone
not to laugh and cry' - New York Times bestselling author Hazel
Gaynor 'I always feel a little richer for having read one of
Carmel's books...this inspiring and emotional family-centred read
stole my heart' - Between the Lines
'Warm, uplifting & important...a very VERY special book' Marian
Keyes 'Beautifully moving and uplifting' Cecelia Ahern Meet Tom. Or
Dr O'Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the
street, most people don't even give him a second glance. You see,
Tom isn't living his best life. Burdened by grief, he's only got
his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing
his whole world. Then there's Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer
have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change
the world by helping one person at a time - and Tom needs her
help... Why readers and authors love Carmel Harrington: 'At 72
years old I have lived a life that encompasses most of your stories
and you give a lift to my soul that inspires me' Ruth, Norwich
'Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking
pace' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Beautifully written, emotionally
intelligent & moving in the extreme' DAILY MAIL 'Brave and
original' Liz Nugent 'Important, life-affirming and bursting with
Carmel's trademark warmth and hope. It belongs on everyone's shelf,
and in everyone's hearts' Hazel Gaynor 'Timely, moving and FULL of
heart' Catherine Ryan Howard 'A remarkable, special, joyous book
that captured my heart' Alex Brown 'Fearless, brave and so full of
heart...Carmel has written her first number one' Claudia Carroll
‘A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets,
love and heartache, with a devastating twist’ Alex Brown,
bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris When your heart belongs
in two places, can you ever truly find home? Brooklyn, New York,
Bea has grown up in the heart of the Irish community, always
hearing stories of home. When she discovers a letter from her
younger self, written years before, it sends her deep into her own
family history. Kilmore Quay, Ireland. Years earlier, Lucy Mernagh
leaves her much-loved home and family in search of the New York
dream. The Big Apple is a world away from the quiet village she
grew up in, and the longing for home aches within her. When Bea
uncovers a shocking secret, it takes her back across the water to
Kilmore Quay, where – finally – long-buried truths will come to
light. But fate has one last twist in store… Praise for The Moon
Over Kilmore Quay ‘A heart-warming story which shows the power of
friendship, family and heritage’ Independent ‘Unashamedly full
of heart … takes the reader on an unputdownable journey between
New York and Wexford. It is a story about family and identity,
about legacy and secrets … a touching love letter to Ireland’
Hazel Gaynor ‘Love and laughter woven into a beautiful story
brimming with Carmel’s trademark warmth’ Milly Johnson ‘A
warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love
and heartache, with a devastating twist that will break your
heart’ Alex Brown ‘This fab dual-timeline story is full of
secrets, love and all the emotions’ Fabulous ‘A charming,
beguiling read, yet another winner from Carmel’ Belfast Telegraph
'Embraces the spirit and the message of the movie...A must read' -
Karolyn Grimes, actress, 'Zuzu' in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
'Beautiful and uplifting...Written with such heart it warms the
soul' - Claudia Carroll, bestselling author of 'Meet Me in
Manhattan' 'A compelling, magical, festive cracker of a book' -
Alexandra Brown, bestselling author of 'The Great Village Show' An
angel gets its wings... Belle has taken all the Christmas
decorations down. This year they won't be celebrating. As foster
parents, Belle and Jim have given many children the chance of a
happier start in life. They've loved them as if they were their
own. They shouldn't have favourites but little Lauren has touched
their hearts. And now her mother is well enough to take her back
and Belle can't bear the loss. Hence, Christmas is cancelled. So
when Jim crashes his car one icy December night, after an argument
about Lauren, Belle can only blame herself. Everything she loves is
lost. And Belle finds herself standing on The Ha'Penny Bridge
wishing she had never been born. But what happens to a Christmas
wish when an angel is listening... Will Belle realise, before it's
too late, that her life is the most wonderful life of all? Inspired
by the timeless tale of beloved Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful
Life, Carmel Harrington's next book tells the story of Belle, a
young woman and foster carer from Dublin who faces the hardest
decision of her life this Christmas on The Ha'Penny Bridge. Full of
Irish charm, magic, and the warmth of the festive season this is an
emotional, heartwarming story that will stay with you long after
you've reached 'The End'. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern &
Jojo Moyes. Carmel is the bestselling author of The Life You Left
& Beyond Grace's Rainbow, voted Romantic eBook of the Year
2013.
The life you lived. The life you loved. The life you left... For
fans of Jojo Moyes and Cecelia Ahern. It started out like any other
day for Sarah Lawler; getting the kids ready for school, making the
pack lunches and juggling baby Ella's feeds. There was no way of
knowing that her husband, Paul, would leave for work that morning
and simply not come home. Now the questions are piling up quicker
than the unpaid bills and, unable to answer her children's
questions about where their Daddy is, Sarah is getting desperate.
But it turns out she isn't quite as alone as she thought she was.
When her beloved childhood friend, Edward, comes back into her
life, Sarah thinks she's finally been thrown a life line. There's
just one problem with Edward: Sarah is the only person who can see
him. "Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written...
it surpasses all expectations." ChickLitClub
HILARIOUS AND HEARTBREAKING OFFICIAL COLD FEET NOVEL FROM THE HIT
TV SERIES. What happened to your favourite characters between
series five and six of Mike Bullen's award-winning TV series?
********** Reeling from the sudden death of Rachel, his beloved
wife, Adam has no time to grieve. He has to keep going, for the
sake of their baby son. Jenny moves back in with ex-husband Pete,
eight and a half months pregnant with another man's child. Can
their relationship overcome past jealousies? Karen and David agree
to an amicable divorce - but that's before he sleeps with the
divorce lawyer . . . ******* THE LOST YEARS is an irresistible
chance to catch up on all the laughter, the tears, the life lessons
we missed while they were gone. 'I loved it. The characters have
been captured so well and it just feels so like Mike Bullen's
creation . . . Harrington should be very proud - it really is
fabulous! Margaret Conway, Line Producer Cold Feet
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