Books by Catherine MacDonald

'Always go for what you want out of life' advises dynamic CEO Liz Lenister when she offers student Sophie a holiday job as an au pair, but it isn't long before Sophie finds herself out of her depth as she's caught up in the family power games. At least she's friends with teenage Sean and Liz's second husband, Matt, until an unwelcome sexual encounter escalates into harassment and poses a painful predicament for Sophie when she returns home. Sophie must take steps to deal with her tormentor, but then she finds herself succumbing to an altogether different temptation. A stormy day in company with Matt and Sean threatens to lead to tragedy, and Sophie's faced with a difficult decision in order to free herself from their influence and get her life back. But there's a final surprise waiting around the corner...

When Eithne's husband Ian is rushed into hospital with chest pains, it's the beginning of some difficult months for the family. Ian's behaviour becomes erratic and unsettling after his life-threatening experience. Meanwhile, his son Sam is playing a devious financial game and the marriage of Ian's elder son, Alex, is about to implode. Eithne hopes that a quiet summer spent at their house in Provence will get life back on track - but she hasn't reckoned with the wiles of Véronique, Ian's glamorous old flame...Add a wannabe WAG, a visitation of snobbish in-laws, and a thwarted Italian lover into the mix, and summer in Provence has never presented so many challenges.'My husband...and other problems' is the third book about Eithne and her life, continuing the story after 'From the moment I saw him...' and 'Wrong Turning'.

When she was young, Eithne lost the love of her life in tragic circumstances, but now she's happily married, with her children poised to fly the nest. But life and love are not always straightforward. Her ex-fiancé, Ian, moves into the neighbourhood, reviving feelings and memories she thought she had long put behind her. Then an unexpected American visitor reveals more unsettling events from the past. An impromptu trip to France with Ian results in a life-threatening mistake, which could cost Eithne her marriage. What can she do to ensure her future happiness? And how does Josh, her new American friend, help her get her life back on track? Wrong Turning is a sensitive and gripping account of a mid-life affair which keeps the reader guessing until the very end of the book. Wrong Turning is a sequel to the well-reviewed From the moment I saw him..., also available on Amazon.

From the moment she sees handsome Nick with his devastating smile, schoolgirl Eithne falls head over heels for him, and he entices her into a passionate affair. However, the path of true love doesn't run smoothly for Eithne and Nick. Happiness and heartbreak are intertwined as their lives come together and break apart as they grow into adulthood. Eithne finds she's faced with some difficult decisions, especially after she impulsively accepts a proposal of marriage from her boss, sophisticated adman Ian. Will she finally get to live happily ever after with the charismatic boy she's always adored? Fate brings real challenges for Eithne, and she needs help from unexpected quarters before she can move forward with her life. This gripping love story is a rollercoaster of twists and turns set during the fast-changing 1960's and 70's, when anything seemed possible!