The Moon Over Kilmore Quay: An absolutely gripping emotional page-turner with a heartbreaking twist

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4.8
4 reviews
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393
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“This book. There are no words and five stars seems such a low bar when this book is as shockingly good as it is. I even found myself screaming NO WAY and almost woke my baby just because the twists and turns had me that shocked. I read this late into the night simply because I had to know how it ended.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

They say home is where the heart is, yet somehow my heart is split in two. New York, the city I live in and love, and Ireland, the home of my ancestors—somewhere I have lived only in my dreams. And now I have no choice but to go looking…

 

Brooklyn, New York: Broken-hearted and home alone on New Year’s Eve, Bea O’Connor finds a letter she wrote to herself nearly twenty years before…

 

In the letter, she’d wished for many things. To never lose touch with her two best friends. For her father to be happier. To one day go back to the picturesque Irish village of Kilmore Quay, so she could find out more about her mother who’d died when Bea was tiny. Bea had also dreamed that she’d one day find love—even if her heart is too fragile since losing Dan to think about that right now.

 

Impulsively she starts writing new little wishes in the margins of the letter. But as the moon goes down over New York City and another year begins, a little magic seems to be in the air. And, as shocking family secrets come to light and Bea finds herself having to travel to Kilmore Quay at last, some of those wishes start to feel like they really could come true.

 

Even if fate has one last twist in store…

 

An absolutely gripping and powerful story that will break your heart into thousands of tiny pieces, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Maeve Binchy and Jean Grainger.


Readers are loving The Moon Over Kilmore Quay:

“It’s FULL of heart and I’m warning you, it’ll SMASH yours – but put it back together again just before the end. It should really come packaged with tissues and a box of Barry’s Tea, which as a Corkonian I’m happy to say features prominently.” USA Today bestselling author, Catherine Ryan Howard


“Wow, where do I start ... Her best yet – a completely addictive heartfelt story peppered with Carmel’s trademark warmth… this gorgeous read truly was the perfect escape from day to day life.” No.1 bestselling author, Melissa Hill


“Unashamedly full of heart… an unputdownable journey between New York and Wexford. It is a story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets, and is ultimately a touching love letter to Ireland… She delivers heartache and laughter, and plenty of surprises along the way.” New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor


“I can’t remember the last time I got so engrossed in a story – this book has everything – nostalgia, twists, turns, drama, laughter, tears – with the stunning back drop of New York and Wexford… 10 out of 10 big bright shiny stars from me! Absolutely loved it!” Caroline Grace-Cassidy


“It’s a BEAUTY!… Quite simply up there with Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn.” No.1 bestselling author, Claudia Carroll


“Beautiful in every way. You just want to curl up with it and keep reading. It made me cry, laugh and want to hug my best friends… A very beautiful summer read!” Jasminegalsreadinglog


‘Absolutely wonderful… Draws you in to the story as soon as you open the cover and holds you until the end… The emotional plot twist and turns will have you flying through the pages, unable to stop reading… Sure to pull at your heartstrings… I was swept away. I loved this book so much.’ Page Turners, 5 stars


Ratings and reviews

4.8
4 reviews
Vikki McCombie
June 14, 2021
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary digital copy of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay by Carmel Harrington. I voluntarily agreed to read and review prior to publication. My opinions are my own and nothing has influenced my rating. It took me a great deal of time to get into The Moon Over Kilmore Quay, and I came close to not finishing it several times, but once I made it halfway through, the pacing picked up and drew me into the story and the characters. I ended up enjoying the second half a lot. Bea O’Conner is the primary character in this tale. In the first part of the book, I didn’t care for her very much, but I continued reading, and I’m glad I did. By the end of the book, I was completely vested in her character. While this isn’t a romantic novel, it does have a heartbreaking love story. When Bea and Dan’s story is revealed toward the end, a few tears did blur my eyes for what could have been if Bea had been willing to trust in Dan’s feelings. If you enjoy women’s fiction with intriguing characters and a complex plot, then you will love The Moon Over Kilmore Quay. Once the story progressed this became an enjoyable reading experience. The ending is bittersweet but most satisfying. Happy reading!
Chelsea Taylor
May 11, 2021
Receiving a letter from her younger self changes Bea's life in ways she couldn't possibly fathom. While in school, Bea's made a time capsule and her teacher promised to send the letters in twenty years. When Bea receives hers, she's shocked at just how much her life had veered off the path she set.for herself. She had grown apart from one of her two best friends, had an awful falling out with an old girlfriend of her dad's, and had never truly asked the questions she needed answers to regarding her long deceased mom. This letter sets her on a path where we discover so much about Bea and her mom while we watch her try and make amends. This book. There are no words and five stars seems such a low bar when this book is as shockingly good as it is. I even found myself screaming NO WAY and almost woke my baby just because the twists and turns had me that shocked. I read this late into the night simply because I had to know how it ended. And trust me, the ending is as beautiful as the beginning and middle. The story is told in New York and Ireland and toggles between Bea and Lucy. Going back and forth thirty years is hard for some authors to do but Carmel does it so seamlessly in this book you always know who's speaking and ever single scene is so relevant to the story. Theres no filler here. Part romance part women's fiction with a dash of mystery thrown in this book will sit with you long after you're done with it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you to NetGalley, Carmel Harrington, and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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