Escape to the Irish Village

Can she finally find the home she’s always wanted?

Emma Wilson is running from a broken marriage after her life has been torn apart, and she’s desperate to start over. Escaping to a small Irish village, Emma begins working for seventy-five-year-old fashion enthusiast Judith McCarthy in her beautiful manor house at the heart of the tight-knit community. The quirky locals give Emma a warm welcome and, inspired by Judith’s passion for life, Emma hopes she can rebuild her life in this village by the sea.

As Emma and Judith’s lives intertwine, Emma meets Judith’s brooding son Miles. At first, the two argue over everything, clashing over decisions about the estate and how to support Judith. But when Emma begins to see a different side to Miles – a hardworking man who will do anything for his family – she can’t deny the attraction between them. But can she open her heart and love again?

Soon Emma realises that Judith’s bold spirit is hiding deeper troubles. The village that means so much to them both is in danger of being destroyed, and protecting their home will be the biggest challenge of Judith’s life. It seems the two women have been thrown together when they need each other most…

Can Emma and Judith save the village? And will Emma build a future with Miles? Or will she lose the only place that has ever felt like home…?

A page-turning and life-affirming novel about the power of female friendships, the importance of community and the magic of second chances. Perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Cathy Kelly and Mary Alice Monroe.

What readers are saying about Escape to the Irish Village:

‘OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!!… Absolutely gorgeous!!! … I was carrying my kindle around with me to read it every chance that I got and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face… I was gobsmacked by the twists at the end… an absolutely stunning, emotive page turner.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was torn up, chewed extensively, spat out but then glued back together and given a huge cuddle… Stock up on tissues and eyedrops because you will need them throughout and after!… Absolutely brilliant.’ @ink.readsalot, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My emotions were on an absolute roller coaster… Not many books can capture my heart and soul such as this one… I could barely put this down.’ Vegan Book Blogger

‘Turned me into a river of tears… a box of tissues was my constant companion… I did not want this story to end!… a beautiful tribute to life and living it fully with no regrets… 5 Tear Filled Stars!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Like wrapping oneself in a favourite blanket… I couldn’t get enough of the characters as I laughed and cried with them. As with all of Ann’s books I want a sequel so I can catch up them again, as I’m feeling bereft to have left them.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You will need a box of tissues close by. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry… an incredible story which I was sad to see end… Deserving of at least 10 stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐