People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn't know they needed... Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life. From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her. Esme's guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over? From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O'Leary. 'Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.' Phillipa Ashley 'What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart.' Imogen Clark

Three women. Three different stages of life. United by one thing: the chance to start again. An independent.ie '50 hottest summer reads of 2021' pick! 'Hogan presciently taps into the pursuit of these pandemic times' - RTE 'Charming... Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading' - Irish Independent on Saturday 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' - Cathy Bramley When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community together... From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick. Praise for Faith Hogan: 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' - Heidi Swain 'Heartwarming and emotional' - Liz Fenwick 'A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast' - Phillipa Ashley 'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times' - Afric McGlinchey 'An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding' - Diney Costeloe 'A cracking good story... An ideal beach read' - Connaught Telegraph 'A fantastic summer read' - Irish Daily Star 'A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship' - The Bookseller 'Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel... With its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read' - Sunday Independent (Dublin)

A gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club This Christmas, everything will change... When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she's looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie. But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice. Will she ignore her instincts and go home as planned? Or will she stay, and potentially change the course of her life as she knows it? Whatever choice she makes, Liv is about to discover that fate finds a way... From the bestselling Irish author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club comes an emotional and uplifting festive story about love, family and how a split-second decision can change your life. Praise for Faith Hogan: 'Moving, gripping and as unputdownable as a box of Christmas chocolates.' – Samantha Tonge 'All the festive glitter, warmth and comfort you could want from a Christmas novel, I loved it.' – Josie Silver 'A captivating and uplifting read with all the joys of the festive season.' – Suzanne Snow 'A fine festive "sliding doors" read, scattered with surprises.' – Roisin Meaney 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational.' – Heidi Swain 'Heartwarming and emotional.' – Liz Fenwick 'A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast.' – Phillipa Ashley 'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times.' – Afric McGlinchey 'An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding.' – Diney Costeloe 'A cracking good story... An ideal beach read.' – Connaught Telegraph 'A fantastic summer read.' – Irish Daily Star 'A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship.' – The Bookseller 'Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel... with its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read.' – Sunday Independent (Dublin)

People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn't know they needed... Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life. From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her. Esme's guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape - or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over? From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O'Leary. Praise for Faith Hogan's books: 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' CATHY BRAMLEY on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

An emotional and uplifting Irish bestseller, perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Heidi Swain. Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together. When Georgie, Iris and Nola's mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what. Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined, their father came up with a plan to bring them back to one another. He stated in his will that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in the Irish village of Ballycove, and try to repair their broken relationships. But reunited in their childhood home, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more? Praise for Faith Hogan's books: 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' Cathy Bramley on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' Heidi Swain on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

'A heartwarming, emotional read ... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick. Sometimes the end is only the beginning... After ten years together, Dubliner Carrie Nolan is devastated when she's dumped by Kevin Mulvey without even a backwards glance. But on reflection, she had been sacrificing her own long-term happiness by pandering to his excessive ego - well, not anymore! While Kevin is 'living the dream' with his beautiful new Brazilian girlfriend, Carrie seeks solace from a circle of mismatched strangers who need her as much as she needs them. Then suddenly a catastrophic sequence of events leaves Carrie unsure if there's anyone she can trust. How far do you need to fall before you realise it's never too late to start again? Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern, Jodi Picoult and Sheila O'Flannagan. Praise for What Happened to Us?: 'A heartwarming, emotional read ... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick 'This delightful story will satisfy any reader longing for a happy ending to make things right' Judith Keim, bestselling author of The Beach House Hotel Series 'A story that stays with you long after you finish the last page' Rosie Hendry, bestselling author of the East End Angels series 'A thoroughly enjoyable story!' Love Books Actually 'I devoured this fabulous read' Sandra 'Another brilliant 5-star read for me from this author' Donna Maguire 'This is a wonderful uplifting character-driven story' Amazon Customer 'One of the best books I have read for ages' Suzanne 'I absolutely loved reading What Happened To Us?' Ginger Book Geek

An emotional and uplifting Irish bestseller, perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Heidi Swain. Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together. When Georgie, Iris and Nola's mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what. Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined, their father came up with a plan to bring them back to one another. He stated in his will that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in the Irish village of Ballycove, and try to repair their broken relationships. But reunited in their childhood home, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more? Praise for Faith Hogan's books: 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' Cathy Bramley on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' Heidi Swain on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

Some people are good at keeping secrets but some secrets are never meant to be kept...

The beautiful old Bath House in Ballytokeep has lain empty and abandoned for decades. For devoted pensioners Archie and Iris, it holds too many conflicting memories and sometimes it's better to leave the past where it belongs.

For highflying, top London divorce lawyer Kate Hunt, it's a fresh start and maybe even her future. On a winter visit to see her estranged Aunt Iris she falls in love with the Bath House. Inspired, she moves to Ballytokeep leaving behind her past heartache - but can you ever escape your past or your destiny?

A bittersweet story of love, loss and life, from the number one bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club.

People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn't know they needed... Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life. From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her. Esme's guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over? From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O'Leary. 'Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.' Phillipa Ashley