Escape to the quaint, cozy world of the Village of Ballydara series! In this trilogy of warmhearted Irish novels, follow Dublin girl Emma's slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with Declan, and her deep connection with her younger, wiser sister Hazel. But Declan's beautiful, exasperating sisters-in-law complicate Emma's fresh start toward found family and enduring love...
The Little Irish Gift Shop
A summer at the seashore, a charming little shop, and a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a new life...
In this sparkling prequel, Emma Carey jumps at the opportunity to start fresh in America—her old friend Fitzwilliam has offered her a job running a picturesque Irish shop in Washington State, near the shimmering waters of Puget Sound.
As Emma begins to transform the shop, she discovers it's full of potential…and surprises. Just like the future that awaits her…
Brimming with heart and humor, The Little Irish Gift Shop is just the beginning of Emma's unforgettable journey to her heart's desire. This prequel spinoff may start in Washington, but it's very much part of the cozy world of Ballydara, in County Galway, Ireland!
Becoming Emma and Two Connected Fairy Cottage Short Stories
In this charming page-turner, Emma Carey has just embarked on another new beginning—the job of her dreams at Ireland Place, a quirky Irish arts center in a picturesque Victorian mansion in Mt. Belleford, Washington. At thirty-one, sweet, plucky Emma, with her sister Hazel's support, is finally poised for career success doing what she loves. That is, if she can only avoid her fatal flaw—the one that's ruined every other job: falling for her boss.
A dedicated family man, Declan O'Donoghue is an Irish dad devoted to his children, the lights of his life. But as the new manager at Ireland Place, he could never have guessed his earnest, endearing colleague, and their unlikely friendship, could take his breath away. Yet he knows he and Emma can never be more than friends...
At Christmastime, Emma's boisterous Dublin family faces a crisis, and tests her resolve to take her life in a new direction. With humor and tenderness, Becoming Emma continues Emma's journey toward her own happily-ever-after...
The Fairy Cottage of Ballydara
Lose your heart in the quaint Irish village of Ballydara, and the tender, friends-to-lovers story that began in Becoming Emma...
With her career going down the tubes, Dublin girl Emma Carey vows to fulfill her one, simple New Year's resolution: make a quick journey to rural County Galway, to do a small favor for her former colleague and friend, Declan O'Donoghue. Who, for a lovely little while, had been more than a friend. And then suddenly…hadn't.
In Galway, a temporary nanny gig falls into her lap--and Emma takes a chance...A friendly, picturesque little village like Ballydara will be a terrific place to lick her career wounds before her next fresh start. Problem: it's not just any nanny gig—it's working for the man she's doing her best to fall out of love with.
Single dad Declan has been going it alone far too long. Having Emma in his life again--the woman he's yearned for and never forgotten--he knows he's in over his head. But when Declan's relations, five beautiful, unconventional sisters, descend on the newly cozy cottage, his life and Emma's takes a completely unexpected turn…
In this gently romantic tale of found family, growing closer to Declan in a lovable, close-knit community, will Emma find the life and love she's dreamed of?
Experience falling love and following your dreams in the wise and warmhearted Emma Carey trilogy!
