June 25, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- The Summer Everything Changed By Sian O’Gorman

Is it ever too late to reclaim the life you never lived?

Rosie O’Malley has not drawn breath after tragically losing her mother and then being abandoned by the one man she knew she loved.
Burying her grief and heartbreak, Rosie threw herself into running Sandycove’s Cliff Top hotel determined to make a success of her mother’s legacy and keep a roof over her family’s heads. It’s now ten years later and this weekend, the hotel throws open its doors to host its very first wedding.

Boston-based Patrick Power touches down at Dublin Airport for his brother’s Seán’s wedding, having dedicated the last decade to building his thriving Irish restaurant business. A decade earlier, he left behind the love of his life and try as he might, he’s never been able to forget her.

Imagine Patrick’s shock when he discovers the wedding is being held in Cliff Top, Rosie’s hotel – the girl he let slip away.

As Sandycove shimmers in a heatwave, can Patrick navigate a family wedding as well as his own feelings? And will Rosie realise she’s been living her late mother’s life and not her own? Can she forgive Patrick for leaving her or will ambition and responsibility once again stand in the way of love?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Rosie O’Malley, who channels her heartbreak and grief into preserving her late mother’s beloved Cliff Top hotel in Sandycove. A decade after losing both her mother and the man she loved, Rosie is finally ready to host the hotel’s first wedding—only to discover the groom’s brother is Patrick Power, her first love.

Now a successful restaurateur in Boston, Patrick has never truly forgotten Rosie. Their unexpected reunion over an emotional wedding weekend rekindles long-buried feelings and offers them a powerful second chance at love.

While the story unfolds gently at first, this slower beginning allows readers to fully appreciate the depth of emotion and the rich backstory that shapes Rosie and Patrick’s journey. The blend of heartfelt moments, warmth, and touches of humor makes their rekindled romance feel authentic and deeply satisfying. Sian O’Gorman beautifully captures themes of resilience, family legacy, and enduring love, delivering a moving and uplifting second-chance romance that lingers long after the final page.

Second Chance Romance

Small-Town Romance

Family Legacy & Innkeeping

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Happy Publication Day – 25 June 2026

The Rebound By Kelly Jamieson

Her hockey star ex. A snowy cabin escape. A fake dating scheme to fool their families.

Carson

A family tragedy caused Ayla and I to stop skating in the same direction. I’m burying my head in hockey practice and finding my way back to myself. Now she wants me to pretend we never fell apart for one snowy weekend in the mountains. I tell myself it’s just a favor. But sharing a cabin with the woman I once called home? That’s dangerous ice.

Ayla

Carson and I loved each other, but grief rewrote the rules, and neither of us knew how to play anymore. However, our relationship status isn’t public knowledge and I need him to help keep the illusion intact. Just temporarily for my Nonna’s birthday. Pretending brings back the easy banter, the familiar heat, the moments that once made us a team. The problem? None of it feels fake. But can we get past this one weekend and confront what we have been too scared to talk about and maybe find our way back to each other?

Review Card & Book Review- The Old Girls’ Island Getaway By Kate Galley

Pack your bags and get ready to head to the Greek island of Corfu!

Dorothy and Gina may be separated by twenty years, but their friendship is timeless. At seventy-one and nearly ninety, life’s too short not to have a little fun – especially in Corfu.

When Dorothy is invited to visit an old friend at his villa, she insists Gina comes along. They’re looking forward to sunshine, sea breezes, and perhaps a dash of ouzo. But their plans are upended by an unexpected guest: glamorous actress Florence Quinn, who’s taken up residence in the pool house.

Florence may sparkle on the surface, but she’s hiding something – and someone – from her past. Determined to help, Dorothy and Gina embark on a quest across the island, only to find that Corfu holds more secrets, scandals, and surprises than they ever imagined.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about an unforgettable island escape where friendship, secrets, and second chances collide under the Greek sun. In this book, nearly ninety-year-old Dorothy and her seventy-one-year-old carer Gina share a bond that blossoms into a touching, life-affirming friendship. When they’re invited to stay at a luxurious villa in Corfu by Dorothy’s old friend Rupert, adventure beckons.

The getaway grows far more complicated when Dorothy’s temperamental teenage granddaughter arrives, followed by a scandal-hit film star seeking refuge from the media storm surrounding her failed marriage to an MP. What begins as a sunny retreat quickly turns into a deliciously tangled mix of secrets, intrigue, a hint of danger, and even romance.

Galley beautifully balances humour and heart with a light thread of mystery. The multi-generational cast is quirky, warm, and wonderfully human, proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit. Uplifting, mischievous, and full of charm, this is a feel-good escape that sparkles with wit and warmth.

Later-in-Life Adventure

Found Family

Second Chances

My Rating