The Lost Mother of Ireland: A heartwarming and feel-good Irish romance (Starlight Cottages)

ISBN: 1837901945

Author: O'Leary, Susanne

Condition: New

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 shes been searching for. Although shes 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 friends son disputes his mothers will. But what he doesnt know is that Laura hasnt just inherited the cottage from her, shes 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 brokenJust 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 OFlanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Debbie Macomber will fall in love with this gripping, heart-warming and utterly charming Irish romance.Praise for Susanne OLeary: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 ?????Truly touched my heart. Impossible to put down, this moving story kept me tapping the screen deep into the night until I reached the heart-warming conclusion a stellar read, one that will be with me for a long while. Robin Loves Reading ?????I was completely captivated Amazing So moving and completely melted my heart. This story is uplifting and inspiring and I found it to be unputdownable. I absolutely loved it. Page Turners?????Her beautiful writing draws you in and wraps itself around you. This is definitely a feel good, heart-warming and uplifting story You wont want to put it down. Goodreads reviewer ?????I really wish I was still reading this bookI suppose I had to run out of pages at some point, at the rate I was devouring them Perfect for these hot summer days A pure joy to readFabulous. Goodreads reviewer ?????