The Lighthouse Secret

The Lighthouse Secret

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

Family secrets never stay buried... 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers' wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they're not happy keeping silent . . . Praise for The Lighthouse Secret: 'Evocative and captivating – this really swept me away' ISABELLE BROOM 'A beautiful blend of past and present secrets combined with captivating storytelling' ALEX BROWN 'Carmel Harrington has once more swept me away on an adventure like no other. The Lighthouse Secret is deliciously uplifting and wonderful! A perfect summer read' FAITH HOGAN 'A warm-hearted, romantic tale that embraces two continents and a lifetime in its engrossing...
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The Girl from Donegal

The Girl from Donegal

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

Can you ever forget your first love? Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her fiancé, Davey, was lost following the Irish War of Independence. But a fateful meeting on the wild beauty of Ballymastocker Bay could change everything. Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022 Eight decades later, troubled by her future, Saoirse O'Donnell walks on the pink sands of Bermuda's Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a connection to Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that promises to influence her own heart and her own choice – but that also reveals a long-buried secret. Two women must each make a choice between their past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning two continents, three generations, and joy and tragedy over nearly a century. Praise for The Girl from Donegal 'A timeless love story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . . . Carmel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster' HAZEL...
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A Mother's Heart

A Mother's Heart

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

How far would you go to protect your family? 'Full of heart and essential truth, this moving book will sweep you to a very satisfyiing ending and perhaps a few happy tears' KATIE FFORDE 'A riveting family saga, with terrific characters, that has you utterly engrossed from start to finish. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'I absolutely adored every page of it . . . No one blends love and loss, happiness and heartbreak quite the way Carmel does. Not since the late, great Maeve Binchy' CLAUDIA CARROLL 'An emotional family drama . . . full of the warmth we've come to associate with Carmel's writing' HAZEL GAYNOR 'An exploration of familial love and grief . . . and how in the face of our greatest trials, our strongest bonds can be forged' ROISIN MEANEY 'Warm, uplifting and thought-provoking . . . The perfect book club read!' DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Beautifully written, warm and wise. I adored it' ALEX BROWN Hawke's Bay, New ZealandWhile Rachel Butler likes her life in a pretty Dublin coastal...
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The Moon Over Kilmore Quay

The Moon Over Kilmore Quay

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

It's time to curl up with Carmel... When your heart belongs in two places, can you ever truly find home? Brooklyn, New York,Bea has grown up in the heart of the Irish community, always hearing stories of home. When she discovers a letter from her younger self, written years before, it sends her deep into her own family history. Kilmore Quay, Ireland.Years earlier, Lucy Mernagh leaves her much-loved home and family in search of the New York dream. The Big Apple is a world away from the quiet village she grew up in, and the longing for home aches within her. When Bea uncovers a shocking secret, it takes her back across the water to Kilmore Quay, where – finally – long-buried truths will come to light. But fate has one last twist in store...
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Beyond Grace's Rainbow: HarperImpulse Contemporary Romance

Beyond Grace's Rainbow: HarperImpulse Contemporary Romance

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

‘It will pull you in, make you laugh and break your heart - in a good way!’ - USA Today Bestselling Author Abby Green ‘A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again.’ – Female First ‘Funny, poignant and bursting with heartfelt humour.’ – I Heart… Chick Lit ‘You will laugh, you will cry, you might even get angry. One thing is for sure – this, thanks to the warmth of writing and the level of feeling Harrington obviously has for her characters, is a story you will never forget.’ – AfterTheFinalChapters.com ‘I can hand on my heart honestly say that this book has blown me away. Treat yourself to it. It's not just for us chick-lit ladies. It's for everyone who enjoys a good read and a brilliant book. It's Sensational.’ – PajamaBookGirl BEYOND GRACE’S RAINBOW *Book of the Year in the 2013 Kindle Book Awards* *Winner of the Romantic eBook of the Year at the Festival of Romance* *A Bord Gais Book Club Recommended Read* Beyond Grace’s Rainbow is the deeply emotional and poignant story of young single mother Grace Devlin. When Grace is diagnosed with cancer her best chance of survival is to find a bone marrow transplant from a family member. Only Grace is adopted and her one previous attempt to connect with her birth mother resulted in bitter disappointment. But with her young son, Jack, to think about, and the return of her ex Liam, Jack’s father, reminding her of feelings she’d thought she’d buried long ago, Grace refuses to give up hope just yet. With the help of her friends she bravely embarks on a journey of discovery. This search will bring her from her home in vibrant Dublin to the unspoilt beauty of Wexford where she must unravel a web of lies and deceit that has spanned over thirty years. With a wonderful cast of supporting characters and plenty of charm, this will have you laughing and crying at the turn of a page. Carmel Harrington is an exciting new Irish voice in women’s fiction – a must read for fans of Cecilia Ahern! ### Review 'A bittersweet, quietly brilliant novel that will make you cry, laugh and cry all over again.' - Female First 'Funny, poignant and bursting with heartfelt humour.' - I Heart... Chick Lit "You will laugh, you will cry, you might even get angry. One thing is for sure - this, thanks to the warmth of writing and the level of feeling Harrington obviously has for her characters, is a story you will never forget." - AfterTheFinalChapters.com "I can hand on my heart honestly say that this book has blown me away. Treat yourself to it. It's not just for us chick-lit ladies. It's for everyone who enjoys a good read and a brilliant book. It's Sensational." - PajamaBookGirl ### About the Author With my husband Roger and two beautiful children Amelia and Nate, I live a pretty idyllic life in Ireland, full of stories, songs, hide and seek, Mickey Mouse, walks on the beach, tickles, kisses, chocolate treats and most of all abundant love. To make life even more perfect, I have now fulfilled a lifetime ambition to be a writer as I am both a published author and a playwright. I believe in Happily Ever After's because that's what happened to me.
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The Things I Should Have Told You

The Things I Should Have Told You

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

'Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book' – Claudia Carroll Every family has a story... But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart. But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love. Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home... 'Carmel Harrington...will make you see life in a different way' – Woman's Way
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Every Time a Bell Rings

Every Time a Bell Rings

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

An Angel gets its wings... Belle has taken all the Christmas decorations down. This year they won't be celebrating. As foster parents, Belle and Jim have given many children the chance of a happier start in life. They've loved them as if they were their own. They shouldn't have favourites but little Lauren has touched their hearts. And now her mother is well enough to take her back and Belle can't bear the loss. Hence, Christmas is cancelled. So when Jim crashes his car one icy December night, after an argument about Lauren, Belle can only blame herself. Everything she loves is lost. And Belle finds herself standing on The Ha'Penny Bridge wishing she had never been born. But what happens to a Christmas wish when an angel is listening... Will Belle realise, before it's too late, that her life is the most wonderful life of all? Inspired by the timeless tale of beloved Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life, Carmel Harrington's next book tells the story of Belle, a young woman and...
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The Woman at 72 Derry Lane

The Woman at 72 Derry Lane

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

'A wonderfully, life-affirming book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty' New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she's lost it all...including her marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea's worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of their own making. Has help been next door without them realising it? With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington.
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A Thousand Roads Home

A Thousand Roads Home

Carmel Harrington

Carmel Harrington

'I read it. I LOVE it! A very VERY special book' Marian Keyes 'Brave and original' Liz Nugent 'Belongs in everyone's hearts' Hazel Gaynor Where is home? Wherever the people you love are. Single mother, Ruth, and her son, DJ, have never truly fitted in, but that didn't matter, so long as they were together. When their home comes under threat, their quiet life will change forever. DJ meets Tom, a man who ten years ago walked out of his house and never looked back. Ruth, DJ and Tom have all felt like outsiders. Burdened with grief and insecurities, they are not living their best lives. But together, these three ordinary people will do an extraordinary thing... 'A remarkable, special joyous book that captured my heart' Alex Brown 'Fearless, brave and so full of heart...Carmel has written her first number one' Claudia Carroll
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