Roisin Meaney

Hannah Robinson is just about to open the doors to her new shop Cupcakes on the Corner when out of the blue her boyfriend Patrick announces that he's leaving her for another woman. Faced with starting a business on her own, Hannah begins to wonder if her life-long dream has just turned into a nightmare. So her best friend Adam sets his birthday as a deadline - seven months to make her shop a success, or walk away from it all. And as Hannah immerses herself in her new business, she soon discovers that she's too busy to think about Patrick and his now pregnant girlfriend ...or to notice an increasingly regular customer who has recently developed a sweet tooth for all things cupcake. But while Hannah is slowly piecing her life back together, family friend Alice's is falling apart. Her husband Tom's drinking is getting out of control and things are about to get a whole lot worse. As the seven-month milestone approaches, Hannah must decide her future. And while she's figuring out what's really important, it becomes clear to everyone that happiness in life, and in love, is all in the making.

A Novel of Love and Cupcakes

Semi-Sweet

'A wonderful storyteller' Ciara Geraghty 'Meaney is utterly credible, utterly authentic, utterly irresistible' Irish Independent 'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan The new novel from No.1 bestselling author Roisin Meaney. Another summer is in full swing on Roone, an island off the west coast of Ireland, and preparations are underway for a big birthday party at the local hotel. But before then, love and friendship will be tested ... Who is the stranger who arrives at Imelda's door, just weeks after her world falls to pieces? How long can Eve hide her secret from Andy? And will Nell and Laura's friendship survive the storm that's about to hit the island? The Birthday Party is the spellbinding new novel from the queen of summer reading

The Birthday Party

A tragic accident leaves the tight-knit book club in the small seaside town of Fairweather reeling. Then stranger Tom McLysaght arrives in the community, and the members of the club find their lives changing in ways they never could have imagined. None of them realise that Tom is hiding a secret. On the surface, his move to Fairweather was to escape his highflying life in London and to put some much-needed distance between him and his ex-fiancée - but deep down Tom knows that there are some things he cannot run from. As the months pass with book club gatherings, secrets are shared and hurts begin to heal. New friendships might be the last thing on their minds but the members of the book club are about to discover that opening themselves up to other people might be the only thing that will help them all to live, and to love, again.

The Book Club

It's That Time of Year

'Utterly irresistible' Irish Independent When Emily's heart is broken by the love of her life, she never imagined that she would find herself running a small restaurant in the converted hat shop her grandmother left to her. The Food of Love offers diners more than just a home-cooked meal -- and even though Emily has sworn off romance forever, it doesn't stop her hoping for happiness for her regulars, like widowed Bill who hides a troubling secret, single mum Heather who ran away from home when she was sixteen, and gentle Astrid whose past is darker than any of her friends could know. Then, out of the blue, Emily receives a letter from her ex. He's returning home to Ireland and wants to see her. Soon Emily has some tough decisions to make. Will she choose the life she could have had, or the one she has ended up in? Is she brave enough to give love a second chance - and wise enough to figure out where it's truly to be found?

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The Daisy Picker is a warm and engaging read – everyone can relate to the idea of wanting to change your life! Lizzie seems to have it all: loving parents, a nice creative sideline in mouth-watering cakes, and the most eligble man in Kilmorris waiting to marry her. But one day she stumbles across something that will change her life. Soon she's chucked a backpack into her car and set off into the Wild West – of Ireland, that is – in search of adventure. She's in for a few surprises – there's sexy Pete for a start, a charming new home, true friendship and an offer that will make her sweet dreams a reality. She begins to think that things could hardly be more perfect. And then she meets Joe, who's about to turn her life upside down … Praise for Roisin Meaney No matter where Roisin’s career takes her, her fans will follow. Her books have touched many The Limerick Leader Her novels are about the pulsating, vibrating Ireland inhabited by different people with different outlooks … Roisin’s style reminded reviewers of Joanne Trollope’s hugely successful domestic thrillers, negotiating complex situations with thoughtfulness and humanity. Daily Ireland A warm and engaging read about self-discovery. The Limerick Leader

The Daisy Picker (best-selling novel)

It's enrolment night for Life Drawing for Beginners. For Meg, Anne and Fiona, it's the perfect distraction from their married lives. While Anne is struggling to come to terms with an act of betrayal, Fiona has just found out she's pregnant. So why can't she find the words to tell her husband? Meg is just there to have a night out. Or is she?

The things we do for love

'Life Before Us is a wonderfully woven, beautiful book full of hope, love and characters so fully formed I feel like I know them. I adored it' Emer McLysaght 'A warm, insightful story about new beginnings and the power of kindness' Rachael English Three facts about George His daughter Suzi is the best thing in his life. He thinks it might finally be time to get over Suzi's mum. He's never tried online dating but there's a first time for everything. Three facts about Alice She's about to find out that her boyfriend is lying to her. She never expected to return to her hometown (especially not without a job or a place to live). Even though her heart has been trampled on, she's still holding out for love. One fact about love It's out there for George and Alice. All that needs to happen is for them to meet

Life Before Us

From Number One bestselling author Roisin Meaney comes a sweet and moving story of heartbreak and new beginnings. Hannah Robinson is just about to open the doors to her new shop Cupcakes on the Corner when, out of the blue, her boyfriend Patrick announces that he's leaving her for another woman. Faced with starting a business on her own, Hannah begins to wonder if her life-long dream has just turned into a nightmare. So her best friend Adam sets his birthday as a deadline - seven months to make her shop a success, or walk away from it all. And as Hannah immerses herself in early-morning icing, she soon discovers that she's too busy to think about Patrick and his now pregnant girlfriend . . . or to notice an increasingly regular customer who has recently developed a sweet tooth for all things cupcake . . . But while Hannah is slowly piecing her life back together, family friend Alice's is falling apart. Her husband Tom's drinking is getting out of control and things are about to get a whole lot worse. As the seven-month milestone approaches, Hannah must decide her future. And while she's figuring out what's really important, it becomes clear to everyone that happiness in life, and in love, is all in the making.

Love in the Making

It's Friday, April 2. Daphne Darling knows that she should be celebrating her stepdaughter, Una's 17th birthday, but it's hard, because the date also marks the one-year anniversary of her husband, Finn's death. Daphne can't turn to her own mother, Isobel, for advice - ever since Isobel ran out on Daphne and Dad Jack for a new life, they have never been close. Finn's elderly mother Mo is still grief-stricken at the death of her only son, so she is of little help. But by the end of that day in April, things will have changed for all of them. Una, it would seem, has disappeared... She's told them all that she is eating at a friend's house, but instead, she's at a mystery wedding - with the last people on earth she might be expected to have befriended. And what's more, Una has decided to track down her 'real' Dad, with the help of a stranger... Una's bravery, her foolishness, forces Daphne, Isobel and Mo out of their shells and for the first time since Finn's death, each woman has to confront herself, her grief, and to work out what really matters in life. And when the next Friday in April rolls around, it marks a fresh start for each of them... a new beginning.

Two Fridays in April

Judi Curtin

Two schools, one in Ireland and one in England, have decided to set up a pen-pal programme between their pupils. Luke is hoping to get an English boy to write to, but instead he gets stuck with Elma, who would prefer an Irish girl as her penpal. Reluctantly, the two begin their correspondence. Life is not going well for either Luke or Elma, so they invent new, more glamorous lives for themselves in their letters, little realising how similar their true lives actually are. However, when things take a turn for the worse, Elma has no one to confide in except Luke. He offers some useful advice and in turn tells the truth about his life and family. Together they realise that things are beginning to look up....

See If I Care

It's the beginning of May on the island of Roone, two years after Nell Mulcahy called off her wedding to the handsome Tim. Now she's preparing for a very different wedding - but as she sets off for an old church in County Clare, a disappearance on Roone throws the island into turmoil. As the days pass and the search continues, the islanders cope as best they can - Nell adjusting to life as a married woman, Imelda and Hugh discovering the trials of fostering, Laura pregnant and under pressure and teenage Andy finding his first love. Every summer on the island is eventful, but this year brings challenges that test everyone's courage.

After the Wedding

Un'indimenticabile festa di compleanno

A feel-good tale of magic, sparkle and new beginnings from Roisin Meaney, author of The People Next Door, The Anniversary and The Birthday Party. It's three days before Christmas ... Tilly boards a plane on the other side of the world. She's determined to reach Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in time for Christmas Day. Tilly carries a troubling secret and Laura, a woman she's never met, might be the only one who can help her. Except that Laura has no idea that Tilly exists. And with five children, a mother-in-law stranded on the island and a husband with whom she's barely on speaking terms, an unexpected Christmas guest is the last thing she needs . . . A storm is heading for the island, but will peace be restored before the snow melts?

'This magical story of new beginnings will warm the heart'

I'll Be Home for Christmas

When Emily's heart is broken by the love of her life, she never imagined that she would find herself running a small restaurant in the converted hat shop her grandmother left to her. The Food of Love offers diners more than just a home-cooked meal -- and even though Emily has sworn off romance forever, it doesn't stop her hoping for happiness for her regulars, like widowed Bill who hides a troubling secret, single mum Heather who ran away from home when she was sixteen, and gentle Astrid whose past is darker than any of her friends could know. Then, out of the blue, Emily receives a letter from her ex. He's returning home to Ireland and wants to see her. Soon Emily has some tough decisions to make. Will she choose the life she could have had, or the one she has ended up in? Is she brave enough to give love a second chance - and wise enough to figure out where it's truly to be found? 'Meaney leaves you wanting to know more about the characters and what they do next, almost as if they have become friends' Irish Independent 'A gorgeous tale that will delight, charm and captivate the reader' Swirl and Thread

For her, it was more than just a business ...

The Restaurant

Fans of Maeve Binchy will love the NO.1 BESTSELLER Roisin Meaney and this heart-warming story of love, friendship and fate set on Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland ... Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island so when the old stone cottage by the edge of the sea went up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin was easy. But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help raise money her forthcoming wedding to Tim, she's unprepared for what's about to happen ... As she welcomes holiday-makers to her cottage, Nell must face some truths: about her upcoming wedding to Tim, and her friendship with his brother, James. And, meanwhile, her father delivers some astounding news which leaves Nell, her mother and the island reeling ... But will Nell make it down the aisle? One thing's for sure, it's a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.

From the Number One Bestselling Author

One Summer

Nell Mulcahy har kjøpt seg et lite, sjarmerende hus som ligger helt nedi vannkanten på øya Roone. Om bare noen måneder skal forloveden hennes, Tim, si opp jobben i Dublin og flytte inn hos henne. Dette skulle bli drømmesommeren, men det går ikke helt som hun hadde tenkt ... Hun og Tim krangler hele tiden, faren hennes holder noe hemmelig og på toppen av det hele begynner bestevennen hennes, Tims bror, å oppføre seg merkelig.

Årstider 2 - En sommer på Roone

Våren har kommet til den irske øya Roone. Etter en humpete start har Nell og James giftet seg. Nell begynner å venne seg til rollen som stemor for seksten år gamle Andy, og forholdet til hennes egen far er endelig i ferd med å bli bedre. Alt ser ut til å falle på plass – hun er klar for fremtiden. Da et lite barn forsvinner på øya, innser Nell hvor skjørt livet er. Kan det bli ro og harmoni på Roone før sommeren, eller er det slutt på øyas magi? Hva skjer etter at man har gitt hverandre sitt «ja»?

Årstider 5 - Våren etter bryllupet

'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan A warm, spell-binding tale of friendship, love and second chances from this Number One bestselling author. Behind the brightly coloured doors of Miller's Avenue live people with very complicated lives... When Yvonne in number 7 joins an online dating website, she's looking for something more than friendship but after a series of disastrous encounters, decides to shut down her account. Is she shutting out her only chance of finding love? While next door Dan, still reeling from his wife's desertion, signs up for a cookery course. As his lemon souffle rises, so does his interest in someone close to home ... Further along, Kathryn is struggling to keep her marriage together despite the best efforts of her interfering mother-in-law. As tension grows between the two women, Kathryn wonders if Grainne will finally succeed, as she realises that she may never give her husband Justin what he wants. As the drama unfolds along Millers Avenue, the inhabitants learn that the things you most yearn for can often be found on your own doorstep.

The People Next Door: From the Number One Bestselling Author

Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island - playing in the shallows and fishing with her father in his old red boat in the harbour. So when the stone cottage by the sea comes up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin is easy. And where better to hold her upcoming wedding to Tim than on the island, surrounded by family and friends? But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help finance the wedding, she sets in motion an unexpected series of events. One thing's for sure, it's a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.

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