The Keeper of the Irish Secret: An utterly gorgeous second chance romance set in Ireland: 1 (Magnolia Manor)

A mysterious old house, an unforgettable romance and a lost granddaughter escaping to the stunning Irish coast…

Lily Fleury used to love visiting her eccentric grandmother Sylvia in Ireland, taking long sunset walks on the beach and exploring the nooks and crannies of the family’s old home Magnolia Manor. But when she arrives from Dublin broken-hearted, hoping to heal in Sylvia’s warm embrace, she finds the once ornate Georgian house in disrepair and the gardens wildly overgrown. Sylvia has always been fiercely independent, but Lily can’t believe she hasn’t told anyone she’s been struggling.

Lily knows she can’t leave until she gets Sylvia back on her feet. Although mysterious local builder Dominic agrees to help, from the moment Lily looks into his fierce green eyes they clash over how to fix the sprawling estate. It’s only when she hears the soft Irish lilt of his voice as he sings in the local pub that their arguments ignite a spark of passion neither can ignore…

But when Lily finds a trunk of tattered letters in the gatehouse, she discovers a devastating secret Sylvia has been hiding about Magnolia Manor. And she soon learns the real reason Dominic agreed to help out. Lily wanted to save her family home, and could see a life here with Dominic, but will the truth force her to leave the man who has captured her heart and never return?

Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Sheila O’Flanagan and Debbie Macomber will fall head over heels for this gorgeous, feel-good new series set on the stunning windswept beaches of the west coast of Ireland.

What readers are saying about The Keeper of the Irish Secret:

‘Let yourself be swept away to Ireland!… an excellent story filled with rich emotions!… I could not put it down! Nice blend of characters and intrigue!... Susanne O’Leary didn’t disappoint me! I will be watching for her next book! I loved that this love story was set in Ireland!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a beautiful story set in Ireland. I loved the way the story unfolded… I was totally engrossed in it and was sad when I finished it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Enchanting… delightful… Love and mystery are intertwined, making this a perfect fascinating pager-turner!... Susanne captivates us with her stunning Irish setting, warm writing style, delightful cast, and fun historical family mystery… like returning to visit a much loved friend.’ Cindylspear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐