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10/07/2024

'A must for fans of Daisy Jones and the Six' Carmel Harrington

'Riveting, original ... Rachael English ups her game with every book' Roisin Meaney

Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy? from bestselling author Rachael English is 99p on ebook for the month of July! Get your copy here: https://geni.us/BirdyTroyebook

In the early 1980s, trailblazing all-woman rock band The Diamonds were on the brink of international success. Then, as suddenly as they'd arrived, they vanished. And it was the last anyone would hear of songwriter, guitarist and legend-in-the-making Birdy Troy.

Now, Stacey Nash, host of the popular podcast 'Whatever Happened To ...?', becomes fascinated with the band that broke up before she was born. And as problems mount in her own life, Stacey is drawn deeper into unravelling the mystery. But, after forty years, and with the band's members reluctant to cooperate, is it too late for the truth to emerge?

31/05/2024

Now is the perfect time to plan your bank holiday reading! An Invitation to the Kennedys, a page-turning historical fiction novel by bestselling author Emily Hourican, is available on ebook for 99p - and offer ends today!
https://geni.us/Kennedysebook

27/05/2024

Now that the last week of May is upon us, it feels like the right time to mention that Roisin Meaney's gorgeous novel The Last Week of May is available on ebook for 99p until Friday!

15/05/2024

If you're in search of the perfect sunny summer's day read, look no further than The Houseshare by Fiona O'Brien! Sparkling and uplifting fiction about love, friendship and secrets between neighbours, it's just 99p on ebook for the month of May! Buy here: https://geni.us/Houseshareebook

26/04/2024

She was the Next Big Thing ... until she disappeared

Rachael English's bestselling novel Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy? is 99p on ebook TODAY ONLY!
Buy your copy of this rollercoaster read here: https://geni.us/BirdyTroyebook

22/03/2024

In need of weekend reading ideas? Something in Common, a heart-warming and emotional story of female friendship by bestselling author Roisin Meaney, is 99p on Kindle until the end of the month!
https://amzn.to/4ak7gPr

11/03/2024

08/01/2024

Emma, Disappeared, the gripping new novel by Andrew Hughes, publishes in April and is available to pre-order now: https://linktr.ee/emmadisappeared
Everyone is talking about the disappearance of Emma Harte. A high-achieving university graduate and young entrepreneur, she was last seen in the early hours of the morning on grainy CCTV footage in Dublin's city centre before vanishing into thin air. While a national debate about women's safety rages, eyes turn to Emma's boyfriend, Tom - who is nowhere to be found.

Meanwhile, archivist James Lyster is following the story with undue interest. When a comment he makes about Emma goes viral on social media, he finds himself drawn into the world of a group of idealistic university students involved in the search - and attracting the attention of the police detective in charge of Emma's case.

Then a body is discovered in shrubland near James' flat ...

As the police get closer to finding out what happened to Emma Harte, James' life begins to unravel. Is he a victim or murderer? Feminist ally or callous liar?

For it turns out that James isn't the only one with secrets ...

04/01/2024

The Birthday Weekend, the engrossing new page-turner by Zoe Miller, is coming on March 7th and is available to pre-order now: linktr.ee/birthdayweekend

What happened on vacation was supposed to stay on vacation - but that was before a body was found . . .

Socialite Lucinda Oliver planned a lavish celebration for her fortieth birthday - a weekend escape at a coastal town with her sister Stella and her closest friends. The weekend was to end with a blow-out party and a special announcement, one Lucinda had been dropping hints about for weeks.

But before Lucinda could reveal her secret, she went missing. And now, six months later, her car has been found submerged in the Atlantic Ocean.

Devastated, Stella decides to gather Lucinda's friends once more, in that same coastal town - the first time they've all been together since her disappearance. Haunted by the argument she had with her sister the last time they saw each other, Stella is reluctant to revisit her memories. But then she begins to suspect that one of the group knows the truth about Lucinda's accident.

Which one of them is lying? Stella vows to find out, discovering that what happened to her sister links back to another birthday celebration, ten years ago...

03/01/2024

A Lesson in Malice, a gripping, atmospheric murder mystery that will keep you turning the pages, is available on ebook for 99p throughout the month of January!

SHE SAID YES TO A DINNER INVITATION. NOW SHE'S A MURDER SUSPECT . . .

'A gripping page-turner' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD

'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham' SAM BLAKE

'I couldn't put it down' ANDREA MARA

A visit to her old university takes an unexpected turn for solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick when she receives an exclusive invitation. She is far from high profile on the legal scene, so why is she on the guestlist for a select gathering in the College president's private dining room?

Three days later, a body is discovered on College grounds. And, as the police launch their hunt for the killer, everyone who was at dinner that night falls under suspicion. Including Finn.

Soon, she's investigating the murder, unearthing the bitter rivalries and hidden agendas lurking beneath the success of her fellow dinner guests. As the mysteries and revelations pile up, Finn finds herself keeping secrets from those around her - but at what cost?

'A perfect "locked-room-whodunnit' murder mystery that will keep you guessing' Sunday Independent

30/11/2023

Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?, the page-turning new novel from Number One bestselling author Rachael English, is coming next February - and is available to pre-order now: linktr.ee/birdytroy

In the early 1980s, The Diamonds - Ireland's trailblazing all-woman rock band - were on the brink of international success. Their debut single 'Too Much Not Enough' was soaring the British charts. Then, as suddenly as they'd arrived, they vanished. It was the last anyone would hear of songwriter, guitarist and legend-in-the-making Birdy Troy.

Stacey Nash, host of the popular podcast 'Whatever Happened To...?', becomes fascinated with the band that broke up before she was born. How could four young women with so much promise just disappear?

As problems mount in her own life, Stacey is drawn deeper into unravelling the mystery. But, after forty years, and with the band's members reluctant to cooperate, is it too late for the truth to emerge?

Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy? is a rollercoaster journey through the rise and fall of four unforgettable friends and bandmates, in a music scene where darkness lurks beneath a veneer of glamour.

02/11/2023

Happy publication day Ally Bunbury! The Love Department, a romantic heart-warming read to curl up with this winter, is out in bookshops now! Also available on ebook.

The countdown to Christmas is on at Shillington's luxury department store in Dublin city ...

Immy Brooks has just been put in charge of personal shopping and seems to have a gift for knowing exactly what people want. The one person whose mind she can't read is her best friend (and soon-to-be boss), Lando Shillington. The night before he leaves for Paris, the two share a drunken night of passion - but Immy hasn't seen or heard from him since ...

Lando can't get Immy out of his head but he is under pressure to save the family business and he's in Paris to learn the ropes from the retail magnate, Charles de Croix. Radical changes are needed if Shillington's is to return to its former glory. But Lando hadn't banked on getting on quite so well with Charles' daughter, the glamorous and eminently dateable Celine.

Christmas is in the air when Lando returns to Dublin with Celine and de Croix, both determined to give Shillington's a Parisian makeover, but does their arrival spell the end for Immy and Lando, before they even get started?

26/10/2023

Happy publication day to Nóirín Ní Riain! Sacred Rituals: A Simple Book of Everyday Prayer is out in bookshops now!
Rev. Nóirín Ní Riain

03/08/2023

The Summer We Were Friends, a sparkling summery read about friendship, secrets and new beginnings in a small seaside town, is available on ebook for 99p throughout the month of August!

Download this fabulous novel by bestselling author Fiona O'Brien here: bit.ly/43UpKle

Summer has arrived in Derrybeggs and the biggest event of the year, the annual film festival, is less than a month away. But as the days pass, it becomes clear that nothing will go as planned...

Dot came to the seaside town for a fresh start and so far her B&B is proving popular. But fitting in isn't quite as easy. Dot thought joining the troubled festival committee would help, but she's really starting to wonder if moving to Derrybeggs was a mistake.

Marine biologist Merry spends her days working at her parents' café and trying not to think about the happiness she could have had. Everyone whispers about the tragic accident that destroyed her dream life in Florida. But Merry is the only one who knows the truth.

When an intriguing American visitor arrives at the café with no memory of who he is or why he's in Derrybeggs, Dot and Merry set aside their own problems and rally the community to help him find his way home. As the search gets underway and the countdown to the festival begins in earnest, everyone is about to discover what it really means to belong.

13/07/2023

** Cover reveal alert **

Body of Truth, the first novel by former state pathologist Marie Cassidy, is available to pre-order now: https://linktr.ee/bodyoftruthmc

Dr Terry O'Brien has recently arrived in Ireland from Scotland to take up a position as state pathologist. Soon after, a body is found in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Rachel Reece, host of the popular true crime podcast Ireland's Missing Women, has been brutally murdered.

As Terry gathers evidence to help with the police investigation, she becomes convinced that they are following the wrong line of inquiry and begins her own research. She soon finds herself in the thick of cold cases of murdered Irish women, with questions mounting.

What did Rachel Reece find out about the unsolved murder of Eileen McCarthy before she died? Who is feeding Terry anonymous information about the podcaster's endeavours? And why do the powers that be seem to want to thwart her at every turn?

Another woman is found murdered and, as pressure mounts on the gardaí to find the perpetrator, Terry's post mortem reveals something that might hold the key to everything. But a killer is closer than she knows. And their next victim is firmly within their sights . . .

Body of Truth is a page-turning thriller by Ireland's former state pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy, a gripping story of the secrets of the mortuary that is uncovered with scalpel-like precision.

12/07/2023

'A provocative fast-moving mystery' Irish Independent

The Helpdesk by Shane Dunphy is out in paperback now!

They're the perfect couple. James, a high-profile lawyer at a successful City firm, and Bella, a beautiful teacher at a prestigious private school.

Then one night, James loses an important file linked to a multi-million-pound deal and, in a panic, contacts the company's IT helpdesk. A friendly woman answers his call and quickly fixes the issue. All is well once more. But in the weeks after, James is accused of more mistakes at work, ones he doesn't remember making and can't explain. Meanwhile Bella finds herself the target of vicious rumours at school - and no one believes her side of the story.

Who is the woman at the other side of the computer screen? And why do Bella and James suddenly find their privileged existence - their jobs, their marriage, maybe even their lives - in peril?

11/07/2023

'A page-turner from a stunning writer' Joanna Lumley

'A fascinating generational saga' Patricia Scanlan

'An absolute joy to read' Carmel Harrington

A heart-warming tale of mothers and daughters, The Keepsake Quilters by Felicity Hayes-McCoy is available on ebook for 99p throughout the month of July! Download your copy now: amzn.to/3pKSM95

05/07/2023

We're very excited to be publishing a brand new novel by Emily Hourican this autumn! An Invitation to the Kennedys is the story of Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy's visit to an English country estate in 1938 and the drama that ensues...
Pre-order here: https://linktr.ee/invitationtothekennedys

03/07/2023

Summer has just begun on the island of Roone and Nell Mulcahy’s carefully-laid wedding plans are about to go awry…

One Summer, the first novel in bestselling author Roisin Meaney’s sparkling and heart-warming Roone series, is 99p on ebook for the month of July! Pick up your copy here: amzn.to/3NFnS9Y

Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island so when the old stone cottage by the edge of the sea went up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin was easy.

But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help raise money her forthcoming wedding to Tim, she's unprepared for what's about to happen ...

As she welcomes holiday-makers to her cottage, Nell must face some truths: about her upcoming wedding to Tim, and her friendship with his brother, James.

And, meanwhile, her father delivers some astounding news which leaves Nell, her mother and the island reeling ...

But will Nell make it down the aisle?

One thing's for sure, it's a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.

01/06/2023

Happy publication day Peig McManus! I Will Be Good, her fascinating and inspiring memoir of a 1940s childhood in Ireland, is out in bookshops now!
Listen back here to Peig's amazing interview on the Brendan O'Connor show RTÉ Radio 1 from last weekend: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22256352-author-peig-mcmanus/

Peig's memoir of a 1940s' childhood is recounted with candour and wit, as she describes her early years in the last of the city's tenements, under the shadow of the Second World War.

Even in the midst of sorrow, as the ravages of poverty and tuberculosis prevailed, there was always singing and laughter. Peig recalls happy family gatherings in their tenement rooms before their way of life was shattered when the slums were cleared, making way for the migration of inner-city families to Dublin's new suburbs.

Peig learned early about class distinction, chastity and shame, and fought against social prejudice to become one of Ireland's foremost campaigners for educational reform. But a quiet sorrow lay at the heart of her life, one which could not be hidden forever.

Now, in her eighties, Peig shares her story: an inspiring journey through the trials and triumphs of a remarkable
Irish woman who refused to do what she was told.

30/05/2023

Very, very excited to announce that we will be publishing former state pathologist Marie Cassidy's debut novel this October! Body of Truth is a gripping story of the secrets of the mortuary uncovered with scalpel-like precision and you can pre-order now: linktr.ee/bodyoftruthmc

Dr Terry O'Brien has recently arrived in Ireland from Scotland to take up a position as state pathologist. Soon after, a body is found in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Rachel Reece, host of the popular true crime podcast Ireland's Missing Women, has been brutally murdered.

As Terry gathers evidence to help with the police investigation, she becomes convinced that they are following the wrong line of inquiry and begins her own research. She soon finds herself in the thick of cold cases of murdered Irish women, with questions mounting.

What did Rachel Reece find out about the unsolved murder of Eileen McCarthy before she died? Who is feeding Terry anonymous information about the podcaster's endeavours? And why do the powers that be seem to want to thwart her at every turn?

Another woman is found murdered and, as pressure mounts on the gardaí to find the perpetrator, Terry's post mortem reveals something that might hold the key to everything. But a killer is closer than she knows. And their next victim is firmly within their sights . . .

18/05/2023

The Murderer and the Taoiseach, a compelling account of the notorious Malcolm Macarthur case by Irish Times journalist Harry McGee, is out in bookshops now! Order your copy here: https://linktr.ee/murdererandtaoiseach

A Murderer. A Leader. The Scandal of an Era.

'Reads like a thriller but is sadly all too true ... a brilliant account of shocking crimes and the dramatic political crisis they caused' David McCullagh

The summer of 1982 was long-seared into the Irish public imagination for more than just its record high temperatures. That July, an aristocrat named Malcolm Macarthur went on a brutal killing spree, taking the lives of two innocent young people - Bridie Gargan and Dónal Dunne - in a doomed plan to remedy his financial woes.

A massive manhunt was launched and, in a sensational turn of events, Macarthur was captured in the home of the State's top law officer, Attorney General Patrick Connolly.

The scandal attracted worldwide headlines and resulted in untold damage to Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The words he used to describe the dark events - grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented - coined the era-defining phrase GUBU.

Here, award-winning political journalist and GUBU podcast-maker Harry McGee retraces the happenings of that long hot summer and beyond. From the cat-and-mouse game to track down an unpredictable killer to Macarthur's extraordinary capture, he considers both the life and psyche of a murderer, and that of the leading political figure of the time - a man similarly driven by greed, status and a sense of himself as existing above the law.

Including previously unknown aspects of the trial and interaction with Malcolm Macarthur himself, The Murderer and the Taoiseach is a compulsive journey through tragedy and scandal.

'Brisk, illuminating, crackling with detail' Tony Connelly

'An incredible and compelling story' Matt Cooper

04/05/2023

Very excited to announce the new book from Gerry Hussey, author of Number One bestseller Awaken Your Power Within...

The Freedom Within will publish on 7 November and it's available to pre-order now: https://linktr.ee/thefreedomwithin

In his remarkable new book, The Freedom Within, Gerry Hussey presents us with the secrets to releasing untapped reservoirs of strength and calm to live with more confidence, ease and an incredible sense of inner peace in our lives.

Through deeply vulnerable truths and life-changing insights, Gerry looks at how, by changing the way we experience emotion and unlocking our true energy flow, we can transform how we navigate life's challenges and step beyond fear, self-doubt and anxiety to discover self-belief, a deeper sense of purpose, meaning and inner contentment.

The Freedom Within is the blueprint to connecting to our truest sense of self, our place in the world, and a life of profound and lasting freedom.

04/05/2023

Happy publication day to Sophie White!
My Hot Friend is a sharp, insightful, funny and heartfelt page-turner about the highs and lows of friendship - and it's out in bookshops now!

'EXTREMELY funny and refreshingly honest about the unacknowledged complexity of female friendship' Marian Keyes

'Her best yet. It's astute, relatable, hilarious, insightful, and utterly impossible to put down' Louise O'Neill

Lexi is on top of the world
The podcast she co-hosts with her ride-or-die bestie is going stratospheric. But will all this fame and success cost them their friendship?

Joanne's just had a baby
But her pals keep forgetting that she's no longer available for tequila-fuelled nights out. She loves her son and her boyfriend but the loneliness is killing her.

Claire is feeling left out
The Whatsapp chat with her old school friends is ominously quiet these days, which can only mean one thing: a side group without her. Can she convince them to give her another chance, or is it time to move on and seek out new BFFs?

Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship. But how will they each decide which friendships to fight for, and which to let go forever?

13/04/2023

'A gripping whodunnit' Jeanine Cummins, author of American Dirt

There's Something I Have to Tell You, the compelling, page-turning debut novel by Michelle McDonagh, is out in bookshops now! Also available in ebook and audiobook.

When the bodies of wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy are pulled from the slurry pit on Glenbeg Farm, shock ricochets throughout the family and community. Was this a tragic accident?
Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

Their son Rob seems distraught about his parents' deaths, but rumours soon spread about tensions on the home front.

And life will certainly be easier now for Rob's wife Kate, without her every move being controlled by her imperious mother-in-law.

Meanwhile, Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, is carrying a private pain she's never been able to speak about.

As vivid memories rush back of another tragic death on the farm some years ago, a toxic secret is set to come to the surface, one that has been simmering for decades . . .

31/03/2023

How to Buy a Home in Ireland: A Guide to Navigating the Irish Property Market by Ciarán Mulqueen (aka CrazyHousePrices on social media) is available in bookshops now!

When it comes to buying a property, do you get frustrated by the confusing jargon and lack of transparency? Unsure of how much of a deposit you need? Or at a loss when it comes to mortgage rates?

In How to Buy a Home in Ireland, Ciarán answers all the questions and queries you have and brings together the tips and insights you need to know to begin - and complete - your purchasing journey.

Drawing from the thousands of conversations he's had with home-buyers through Crazy House Prices, along with advice from industry experts, Ciarán gives the lowdown on everything from mortgage applications, to the property-viewing checklist, tips on bidding, and what happens after you go sale-agreed, making How to Buy a Home in Ireland the essential, not-to-be-missed guide to securing your dream home - today.

30/03/2023

The Last Days of Joy, Anne Tiernan's powerful debut novel, is out in bookshops now! Also available in ebook and audiobook.

EVERY FAMILY HAS SECRETS. SOME ARE JUST BETTER AT HIDING THEIRS...

'You will fall in love with every one of the Tobin family' Edel Coffey

'Authentic, deeply moving and full of hope, this book broke my heart a little' Jacqueline Bublitz

'A page turner, portraying the madness and messiness of family life' Elaine Feeney

MEET THE TOBIN FAMILY ...

Conor, the high-achieving CEO and media darling - walking a fine line between self-promotion and self-destruction

Frances, the 'perfect' middle child - on the verge of making a mistake that could destroy her marriage.

Sinead, the acclaimed writer - driven to desperate measures to deliver another guaranteed bestseller to her publisher.

And their mother, Joy - with one last devastating secret to share

As Conor, Frances and Sinead gather to say goodbye to Joy, they finally come to understand her past, and the woman she became.

The Last Days of Joy is an unforgettable story about family and dysfunction, heartbreak and healing, and how it's never too late to forgive those you love, and yourself.

'Moving, funny, sharp, and beautifully written, The Last Days of Joy is an absolutely stunning debut. I laughed and cried my way through and can't wait to read the next Anne Tiernan' Andrea Mara

'With intelligence and depth, Anne Tiernan wraps the reader into the warp and weft of the Tobins' secrets, troubles, and joys. An absorbing novel, beautifully written' Nuala O'Connor

'A brave and profoundly honest book, written with dark humour' Kathleen MacMahon

24/03/2023

That Friday feeling has put us in the mood for a cover reveal...

A Lesson in Malice, the cracking new crime thriller by Catherine Kirwan, publishes in June and is available for pre-order now! https://linktr.ee/lessoninmalice

When an old university friend invites Finn Fitzpatrick to speak at a conference at her alma mater, Finn reluctantly agrees. Now working as a solicitor with a side interest in investigation, Finn is busy with her own troubles but feels she can't say no to her former law school classmate. Even though she has no idea why she's been invited to the conference, or to the exclusive dinner in the College President's private dining room afterwards.

Then, three days later, a body is discovered in the College grounds, and everyone who was at the President's dinner is a murder suspect. Including Finn.

Finn is determined to find the killer, and to clear her name. But, as she starts to look into her fellow dinner guests, she unearths a slew of dark secrets, bitter rivalries and hidden agendas. Will Finn let sleeping dogs lie, or risk it all to uncover the truth?

16/03/2023

So excited to be sharing the cover of My Hot Friend, the new novel from bestselling author Sophie White! Publishing in May, you can pre-order your copy here: https://linktr.ee/myhotfriend

Lexi is on top of the world. The podcast she co-hosts with her ride-or-die bestie is going stratospheric. But will all this fame and success cost them their friendship?

Joanne's just had a baby. But her pals keep forgetting that she's no longer available for tequila-fuelled nights out. She loves her son and her boyfriend but the loneliness is killing her.

Claire is feeling left out. The Whatsapp chat with her school friends is ominously quiet these days, which can only mean one thing: a side group without her. Can she convince them to give her another chance, or is it time to move on and seek out new BFFs?

Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship. But how will they each decide which friendships to fight for, and which to let go forever?

09/03/2023

OPEN UP TO A NOURISHING NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH IRELAND'S WILD WORLD.

Wild Embrace is about cultivating curiosity and awe in nature, in a time of eco-anxiety and overwhelm. As ecologist Anja Murray opens our eyes to the hidden bounty of the land, sea and sky around us, we head out on a unique journey through the Irish landscape.

She explores the joy of foraging, the marvels of Irish birds, the roles of our native trees in environmental regeneration, nature at night and in the city, and much more - including fascinating insights into our ecological past.

With beautiful illustrations by Jane Carkill, Wild Embrace awakens our senses to the everyday environmental wonders within reach, as we set out on a path to empowered change into the future.