The Secret House in Orchid Bay
Ann O’Loughlin
‘Absolutely stunning… I was utterly glued to the pages… I could not bring myself to put it down. I was carrying my Kindle around with me to read it every chance I got. I ended up devouring it… Absolutely amazing… I was devastated when I turned the last page… Will stay with me for a long time!!!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kelly looks out across the rolling wildflower meadows to the house and the sea beyond, her aching heart full of hope. In her hands is a precious key that she knows will change everything…
The moment Kelly arrives at Orchid Hall, she understands why this beautiful place must have meant so much to her late husband, Rob. She draws a hopeful breath as she opens the creaky door, remembering her final promise to him to travel to Ireland. Ready to make sense of his last wish, she trusts that this house holds the answers she is searching for.
The glimmering sea and the gorgeous coves of Orchid Bay soon sweep Kelly off her feet. Spending long days and nights renovating the tumbledown house with the help of handsome local villager Mike, she slowly feels her heart beginning to open again. Did her husband send her here because he wanted to give her a fresh start by the wild Irish Sea?
But then a letter from Rob from beyond the grave turns everything she thought she knew on its head. In the pages of his letter, she uncovers the mystery of the house, and its true connection to her husband. The secret shakes her to the core and makes her question everything she ever knew about her husband. Will her husband’s past stop her from making a new life in Orchid Bay, or can she trust again, and take a second chance on love?
An utterly heartbreaking and page-turning read filled with Irish charm, perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Tricia O’Malley and Mary Alice Monroe.
Readers are loving The Secret House in Orchid Bay:
‘Devastating… What a beautiful story. I fell in love with the idyllic village of Orchid Bay… Wonderful… Loved… Impossible to forget.’ Robin Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow… Stunning… Beautiful… Brilliant… I love[d] this… Gorgeous.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A true tear-jerker… I couldn’t get enough… heartwarming… a story that will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved… Wonderful… It touched the heart… So beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Warmed my heart with its gorgeous Irish setting and wonderful eclectic cast of characters… Moving… Loved… Amazing.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A heart-breaking, emotional and uplifting page-turner… Gorgeous… Full of hope and heart… Absolutely perfect for curling up with.’ Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh wow… I really enjoyed it… I look forward to another visit to Orchard Bay.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Love[d]!… A beautifully told, emotional story that has a gorgeous setting too! I felt like I could have been there… A “just one more chapter” feeling… A heart-warming read that managed to tick every box I have!’ Sharon Beyond the Books