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?
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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.
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