Books in the Sandy Cove series

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

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