A heart-warming page-turner set on the Irish coast, where secrets hide, romance is waiting and there is every chance to make a new beginning… mother’s curiosity shop, nestled in Sandy Cove in Ireland, she hopes time with Sally will help heal her broken heart. Walks along the rugged coastline and nights under endless stars immediately make her feel at peace, and then she meets Aiden, a handsome chef in town, and sparks fly between them.
But a lot has changed since Jasmine last saw her mother. Sally is happier than ever with a charming new man in her life and Jasmine’s not sure where she fits in. Then she’s told about the ruins of an old village in a place nearby called Wild Rose Bay. The locals say it holds secrets about her mother’s side of the family…
Is delving into their history the thing that can bring Jasmine and Sally back together or will it drive them further apart? And is Jasmine brave enough to give in to the call of the Irish sea for another chance at love?
Daughters of Wild Rose Bay is a warm, feel-good novel set on Ireland’s gorgeous Atlantic coast. For fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and anyone who loves a story about second chances.
What readers are saying about Daughters of Wild Rose Bay:
‘A wonderful read… A heart-warming story of love and second chances. I loved Jasmine and Aiden. This story is about heartache and hope and what can happen if you dare to dream and never give up… I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the rest in this series.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘This book was so good! The characters were so well rounded, you felt like you actually knew them! The plot was so good you didn’t want the book to end!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A genuinely charming, romantic read… Splendidly depicted scenery and heart-warming friendships.’ Gia Scribes
‘A feel-good, wholesome romance.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Aiden is an absolutely swoon-worthy Irish suitor… Effortless to read, and it drew me in, nearly lulling me the way lapping waves on a beach would… I will absolutely be going back and grabbing the first four to catch up while I wait for the fifth one. This is a place I will be happy to revisit.’ Fireflies and Freekicks
‘If there’s one thing that Susanne O’Leary does beautifully, it’s to make you feel like you’re right there, walking through this friendly seaside village!… A perfect escape read.’ Jan’s Book Buzz
‘While reading this lovely book I felt like I was revisiting old friends… A delightful story… Truly warmed my heart.’ Robin Loves Reading
‘A beautiful love story… Susanne O’Leary’s books always make me happy… Stress disappeared while reading this book.’ Book Reviews By Shalini
‘Makes you feel like you are actually there… Once you begin it you won’t be able to put it down… This heart-warming read is full of love, relationships and second chances. Would definitely recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviewsmore
While I found this book a little slow, I enjoyed the characters and was interested enough to read till the end. The descriptions of the little Irish town were very interesting.
Love all Susanne O’Leary’s books! Not a bad one among them!
I loved this book. It was filled with unique characters, and the plot was entertaining and easy to follow. Even though this is part of a series, I never felt lost; I only wanted to read the first books so I could get to know the people and towns better. I love it when an author can create a world like that. I liked Jasmine’s story; she was a character I could get behind and root for (and who doesn’t like a swoon-worthy Irish romance to boot?) I recommend getting lost in this seaside town for awhile. For more thoughts, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC of the book.
I love books that are set in Ireland and was really happy to be asked if I’d like to review this one.
The book is not just the story of Jasmine finding romantic love after suffering a terrible heartbreak. Mother daughter relationships always fascinate me – and they are often very complicated. This story also is largely about Jasmine rediscovering her mother and both of them rebuilding a relationship – learning to accept each other and trust each other to make the best decisions for themselves.
How Jasmine finds her confidence again, while discovering Sandy Cove and learns to allow new friends in while rediscovering her old friend Aiden makes a very interesting story.
I also loved what a close knit and supportive community Sandy Cove has. And of course, the entrepreneurial spirit of the residents.
As much as I loved this story, it was the characters I fell in love with. Jasmine’s quirky Mom attempting to reinvent herself through yoga, meditation and a new diet. Mad Brendan who sparks an interest in Jasmine to find out more about her Irish ancestors. The yoga teacher with his ability to look at the heart of people. All Sally’s friends who seem to lead such interesting lives. And of course, Jasmine and Aiden.
The descriptions of the coastline of County Kerry are riveting and makes one long to visit.
This is the first book of Susan O’Leary that I’m reading. It’s also Book 4 in Sandy Cove series and I’ll certainly be looking to catch up on the earlier three books and looking out for Book 5.
Thanks to Bookouture for inviting me to tour with them and giving me access to the book via NetGalley.
Daughters of Wild Rose Bay (Sandy Cove Book 4) is the latest addition to Susanne O’Leary’s Sandy Cove series set in the Kerry Ring of the western Irish coastline. Moving to other residents of this quaint village, this book tells the story of shop owner Sally O’Rourke and her estranged daughter, Jasmine Delon. Jasmine has run away from her fraudulent fiancé and disappointing job in Paris to find solace and reconnection with her mother while nursing her bruised and broken heart. What she did not expect to find was her mother meditating, doing yoga, eating a raw diet, and following the local guru.
After a disappointing raw dinner, Jasmine takes a walk through the village at her mother’s urging and finds a small restaurant just closing. She enters in search of a more substantial meal and a glass of wine and finds the nice looking chef closing up. As recognition strikes them both, they marvel how neither is the geeky, awkward teenager they were in school in Paris and Aiden Daley invites Jasmine to join him in a late night dinner to catch up.
Aiden becomes Jasmine’s best friend and confidant once again, especially once she is introduced to the owner of his restaurant, Connor Flanagan. Connor is fresh from a divorce, Jasmine from a serious break-up, and they form an easy, albeit tentative, connection.
As Jasmine navigates this new chapter in her life, some dreams fade and new ones come to light. Her dream of her parents reuniting seems dashed, her dreams for her own future are too sketchy, but her illusions pertaining to the legends of Wild Rose Bay call her, almost to her own demise.
I found this to be an intriguing installment to the Sandy Cove series. With rich characters and interlaced with legend and locale, this was a very enjoyable read. I did enjoy this book and I do recommend it!
The Daughters of Wild Rose Bay by Susanne O’Leary is fourth in the Sandy Cove series (Ireland). Jasmine arrives home from, what she thought was her new life, Paris for some comfort but she discovers her mother has morphed into a yoga love, fresh food aficionado who has purple hair and a guru. So much for the comfort food she had expected! As she is taking her dog for a walk that evening she stops in at the new, wonderful restaurant her mother had mentioned, knowing it was probably too late to be served, but desperate after a plate of uncooked greens and other veggies. A man walked out to tell her the restaurant was closed and who should it be but a friend from school: Aiden. He was so happy to see her he cooked them both steaks and gave her a glass of wine (another things her mother has given up). As Jasmine begins to heal, Aiden helps her by hiking, being his friendly self, and introducing her to his investor, a man with whom Jasmine may have many things in common.
This was a lovely romance, not without its heartbreak and surprises along the way. Everyone ended up exactly as they should, which is the point of the genre. They way things worked out and the route they took was intriguing and different. Often, the reader was left wondering what would happen next. More importantly the rift between mother and daughter was healed. This story had twists and turns, but more importantly it had likable, interesting characters, well-written and well-rounded. It was totally a feel-good read which hit the spot. I would enjoy more. I recommend it. ‘
I received a free ARC of The Daughters of Wild Rose Bay from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thedaughtersofwildrosebay