A heart-warming novel about the bond between sisters, set along Ireland’s windswept shores, where romance beckons and secrets unfold… 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 Sisters of Willow House:
‘What a powerful story! A must read for 2019!’ Donna’s Book Addiction
‘An absolute perfect second book… A true delight to return to Willow House! I completely enjoyed this book! I couldn’t put it down! Filled with so many ups and downs it kept me on the edge of my seat! I loved this book and I’m hoping there will be more!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A charming story of two sisters on the coast of Ireland. Old house restoration, stormy weather and a great romance. You will love this book. Hard to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘It was lovely to return to Willow House… Another enjoyable story from Susanne O’Leary, and I loved getting to know just what makes the area of Kerry in Ireland so different from the rest of the country!’ Rachel’s Random Reads
‘I really enjoyed reading this book. I was hooked from the very first page to the very last. I recommend this book to others. You are going to enjoy it just as much as I did.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Charming… This book has it all and leaves you with a warm, comfortable feeling. A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A book full of emotions, engrossing and entertaining… I look forward to reading other books in this series. Recommended!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Great story with some really likeable characters. A feel good holiday read that I’ll certainly be recommending to others. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.’ Cheekypee Reads and Reviews
‘Lovely feel good story. It was well written and flowed well… hard to put down. Perfect on these summer nights.’ Goodreads reviewer
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Sisters of Willow House by Susanne O’Leary is the second in the Sandy Cove series. The delightful story is about family, loyalty, and commitments with a lot of romance. Roisin and her husband Cian seem to be at loose ends after selling their company and sending their teenaged sons to boarding school. Cian surprises Roisin with a huge camper van/ motorhome and tells her they are going touring and camping for the next few months. Roisin is appalled because she hates camping and refuses to agree with these new travel plans. So, they negotiate a compromise and Cian takes a buddy with him and starts on his camping adventure. Roisin’s sister Maeve calls and asks her to please come help with the restoration project of Willow House. Roisin thinks this is the perfect solution for her empty days and heads to Sandy Cove. Soon Roisin is faced with more than she bargained for as problems with the building project begin to surface. Oh-No! More trouble shows up when Roisin begins an unexpected friendship with Declan O’Mahony and suddenly becomes the talk of the town!
Publication Date: July 26, 2019
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Loved the story, I had to keep going to the dictionary for the pronunciation of the Irish names! It was a good story about a husband and wife at a middle age crisis in their marriage and finding they needed time apart. When her sister asked her to help with the restoration of their aunt’s house. It gave her time alone with her sister and her sons home from school. I loved reading about the house restoration and all the work it entailed to restore a very old house on the Irish coast. Her husband and a friend went off in the mobile home he purchased without his wife’s knowledge before they separated, something he had always wanted to do and she had no interest in going with him. They both found the time apart enlightening and helped to strengthen their marriage. Good book, it was a page turner.
Wonderful summer read. A little intrigue, romance and travel. I have booked my trip to this area of Italy.
I really enjoyed the book. Liked Characters.
I love this author and her Willow House books. You feel you are in this beautiful Irish seaside town having a cuppa of tea while reading it.
Roisin and her husband Cian have sold their family business, rented out their home and shipped their three sons off to boarding school. With lots of time on their hands they decide to spend some of it pursuing their individual interests, separately. Cian and a buddy go off to tour the coast of Ireland in a brand new campervan. Roisin’s newly pregnant sister Maeve has called, asking for Roisin’s help with the remodeling of their aunt’s home, The Willow House. Roisin loves a good project and she is in her element as she begins the supervision of this remodeling. Unfortunately, the builder takes some cajoling and sweet-talking to get certain things done and in the process of the cajoling, Roisin meets someone she’s always admired from afar. Thus begins a brief, but enlightening journey of self-discovery for Roisin.
This was a pleasant read. The story is entertaining, somewhat predictable and the characters are only occasionally a bit ridiculous. A good beach read.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author Susanne O’Leary, and the publisher Bookouture for my free ARC in return for an honest review.
Very enjoyable read.
Fun, easy book to read
Loved the characters and realism of the relationships. Some mystery and romance. Just right.
A fun entertaining book.
Roisin and her husband Cian are taking a break from their marriage when she gets in touch with the sister Mauve who needs help.
The goes back to Sandy Cove to help her save their aunts mansion Willow House.. While there secrets
surface and a new man shows in her life. She soon has to decide whether to go back and save her marriage or move on and make a new start.
Very heart warming book. This is the second book but can be read as a stand alone. I found it to be well written and the writer was able to make you visualize it in your mind wonderfully. Loved the characters and storyline. Worth reading.