Bøker av Ann O'Loughlin

Pushing her key into the gate lock, Katie looks up nervously at the grand tree-lined entrance sweeping up to Kilcashel House. This was not her home by choice, but if she was ever to move on from her past and uncover the truth about her beloved Harry, she would make it her home... Perched on the edge of the roaring Irish Sea, Kilcashel House was somewhere New Yorker Katie never imagined she would live. But when her partner Harry dies suddenly with a diamond engagement ring in his top pocket, Katie is shocked to learn that he has left a house in Ireland to her. But that is not the only secret Harry was keeping. Katie soon learns that Harry also left the house to his ex-wife Maggie. The two women could not be more different but are left with no choice but to go to Ireland together to try and uncover Harry's past. But arriving at Kilcashel, they are met with unpaid bills and a huge list of repairs. As they walk through the house, they start to encounter little signs of the life Harry was building here - a new kitchen, clearly for Katie, a beloved horse for Maggie. Bit by bit they uncover a new side to the man they both loved.With the help of handsome local gardener Dan and a band of friendly locals, together they turn the crumbling house into a stunning home full of life once again. Soon Katie realises that it is more than just the house that has stolen her heart. Could this be where she finally realises her lifelong dream of starting a bakery? And as she gets closer to Dan, might she be able to open her heart once more after such a tragic loss?But when a letter arrives revealing the truth about Harry's past and an unexpected tragedy strikes the house, will Katie want to realise her Irish dream or be forced home for good?An absolutely glorious and emotional read about family secrets, friendship and finding home. Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'OMG! OMG!!... I was utterly glued to the pages and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face... I was devastated when I turned the last page... Will stay with me for a long time... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿'I was swept away... I could almost feel the fresh air fill my lungs... Brilliant... Incredible... Beautiful... A wonderful five star read.' Sarah Kingsnorth ¿¿¿¿¿

Cora's eyes filled with tears as she thought of the only man she had ever loved. She knew suddenly what she had to do. 'I have to go to Dublin, visit his house when the smell of him is still there. I need to...' she stuttered over her words, 'I need to know about his wife.' Cora smiles as she sees the bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table of her New York home. Her handsome long-term partner Jack never fails to surprise her. But as she leans in to smell the sweet pink roses, there is a sharp rap on the door and her world shatters as she is told that her darling Jack has been killed in a car crash in Ireland. But Jack wasn't the only victim. There was another woman in the car: a wife he never told her about. Distraught, she flies to Ireland to learn more about his secret life. She moves into his beautiful townhouse in central Dublin, determined to make sense of all the lies he told her. As she grieves, she immerses herself in the local community, who need her as much as she needs them. The square they live on is under threat from developers, and Cora only realises when her new home is in danger how much it has come to mean to her. She must learn to work with her neighbours if they have any chance of protecting the place they all love, and the house that has become a new start to Cora despite her heartbreak. As Cora's heart slowly begins to heal, will she be able to move forward from Jack's betrayal and look towards a hopeful future in Ireland? Or will saving her new home prove impossible and force her back to New York? Previously published as The Secrets of de Courcy Square and An Ocean Between Us An absolutely glorious and emotional read about family secrets perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'OMG! OMG!!... I was utterly glued to the pages and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face... I was devastated when I turned the last page... Will stay with me for a long time... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿'Outstanding... Brilliant... Melts your heart... I really can't praise it enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

'I love you, and you are my daughter, no matter what anyone says. Nobody can take you from me.' In beautiful Rathmoney House nestled by the wild Irish Sea, Margo sits in her black suit, three strings of pearls at her neck, nodding at those offering their condolences. She never thought she would be here without her beloved husband. All she has left is their beautiful daughter Elsa and a house full of memories. Then, she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head... When Margo learns that her daughter was accidentally switched at birth with an American child and Elsa is not in fact her biological daughter, her world shatters. American Cassie and her daughter Tilly are equally shocked to learn about this tragic mistake, and both parents are terrified about the prospect of their daughters being taken away. Margo and Cassie know that together they must protect their daughters, both biological and not. Cassie and Tilly fly to Ireland, and with the help of the local community they must learn to support each other through the most difficult times. Will they be able to find a new version of family, or will the shocking revelation force them apart forever? An absolutely glorious and emotional read that celebrates the power of female friendship. Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'I am speechless and emotionally wrung out after reading this incredibly powerful and moving novel... It tapped into my heart and squeezed out every tear I tried to hold onto but the waterfall could not be held back and the tissue box became my constant companion... Exceptional.' Cindy L Spear ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful! Powerful, poignant and emotional, the characters were special and Kilteelagh was definitely a character of its own. A very heartwarming contemporary novel... I recommend highly.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

My dearest Marianne, have you ever completely loved one person? What I am about to tell you now, I have told no one...Beautiful Kilteelagh House in Ireland, with its avenue of trees and its acres of wildflowers, was somewhere Marianne thought she'd never be again. At least, not without her beloved grandmother Collie. But when Collie passes away, she has just one request - for Marianne to leave behind her glamorous life in New York and to raise Collie's orphaned granddaughters in the wild Irish countryside. Heartbroken and determined to fulfil her grandmother's dying wish, Marianne has no choice but to say yes...All Marianne and her cousins have left is each other, and letters from Collie that keep arriving from beyond the grave. They become a lifeline for Marianne, and she soon realises that her grandmother still has a lot to still teach her. And after a chance encounter with gorgeous local handyman Jack, Marianne wonders if Collie believed being back at Kilteelagh House would help her find love, too?Soon, Marianne can't help but begin to fall in love with this place that is so full of memories, of secrets, and perhaps even a little bit of Irish magic. But then out of the blue, a letter from Collie arrives that changes everything...Will Marianne ever be able to decide where her heart truly belongs? Or will she have to run away from the only people who have ever truly understood her?An absolutely heartbreaking and heart-warming read overflowing with Irish charm that will make you laugh, cry and hold your loved ones close. Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'I am speechless and emotionally wrung out after reading this incredibly powerful and moving novel... It tapped into my heart and squeezed out every tear I tried to hold onto but the waterfall could not be held back and the tissue box became my constant companion... Exceptional.' Cindy L Spear ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful! Powerful, poignant and emotional, the characters were special and Kilteelagh was definitely a character of its own. A very heartwarming contemporary novel... I recommend highly.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I adoredthis trip to Ireland.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Oh, the magic of a manor house in Ireland.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Connie Carter har mistet alt og alle hun holdt kjær. Når hun forlater hjemmet sitt i New York og flytter til et forfallent herskapshus i Irland, håper hun å finne svar på hvorfor ektemannen gjorde det grusomme han gjorde. Og hvorfor pløyde han alle pengene deres inn i det falleferdige Ludlow Hall før han døde - uten å fortelle henne det?I begynnelsen forsøker Connie å unngå landsbyboerne, helt til hun blir presentert for Ludlow-fruene, en syforening som trenger et fast sted å møtes. Når Ludlow-fruene syr minnetepper for å huske dem de har elsket og mistet, kommer også hemmelighetene fra fortiden til overflaten.

Når Emma kommer tilbake til Dublin for å rydde etter sin avdøde far, som hun aldri hadde noe nært forhold til, begynner hun å pusle sammen historien om både hans liv og livet til Grace, moren hun aldri kjente. Hun kjenner faren sin som «dommeren» - like streng og fjern hjemme som han var i retten. Men når hun går gjennom de personlige eiendelene hans, finner hun spor etter moren som virkelig sjokkerer henne.

Søstrene Ella og Roberta O'Callaghan bor i hver sin fløy av en forfallen irsk herregård. De har ikke snakket sammen på flere år, og kommuniserer bare gjennom å skrive lite hyggelige lapper til hverandre. Ella forsøker å holde kreditorene unna og redde familieeiendommen ved å åpne kafé i ballsalen - noe Roberta er sterkt imot.Amerikanske Debbie er på jakt etter sin biologiske irske mor, men når hun forsøker å finne ut hvem hun egentlig er og hva som skjedde med moren, blir hun møtt med taushet og løgner i det lokale klosteret.Når Debbie tilbyr seg å hjelpe til i kafeen, trappes krigen mellom de to søstrene opp. Og når hun til slutt begynner å få hull på sannheten, avdekkes samtidig en adopsjonsskandale som ryster både lokalsamfunnet og de to krigførende søstrene.

Min mors datter av Ann O'Loughlin berører tematikk som ligger nærmest hjertene våre og får oss til å spørre oss selv: Hva ville vi gjort om vi var i Margo eller Cassies sko? En mektig, rørende bok om familiebånd, utholdenhet og medlidenhet, og om hvordan kvinner støtter hverandre i de tyngste stundene. Wicklow fylke, Irland. Margo har akkurat mistet ektemannen sin, og sørger dypt. Hun skjønner ikke hvordan hun og datteren skal klare å leve videre uten ham. Så mottar hun et brev som snur opp ned på alt: Ikke bare har hun mistet sin mann, nå står hun i fare for å miste datteren også.Ohio, USA. Cassie har gått gjennom et vondt og bittert ekteskapsbrudd. Hun er ensom og sårbar og sliter med å komme seg videre. Så forlanger eksmannen å få utført en DNA-test for å sjekke om han er far til deres felles datter. Dermed må Cassie innse at hun også risikerer at datteren forsvinner ut av livet hennes.

A story of friendship, resilience and compassion, and of how women hold each other up through the most difficult times. The latest novel from the bestselling author of The Judges Wife and The Ballroom Cafe, Ann O'Loughlin.

In a crumbling Irish mansion, two elderly sisters, Ella and Roberta O'Callaghan, live alone with their secrets, memories and mutual hatred. Long estranged by a dark family tragedy, they communicate only by terse notes.