Patricia Scanlan is a celebrated Irish author whose work often delves into the lives of women and their relationships. Her writing style is both accessible and sensitive, allowing readers to connect deeply with her characters. Scanlan masterfully explores themes of love, friendship, and personal growth with empathy and understanding. Her novels are beloved for their sincerity and their ability to capture the essence of everyday life.
Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
The beloved characters from the original City trilogy return in their sixties, showcasing their resilience and deep connections. City Girls Forever explores the enduring themes of love and friendship among women, highlighting their growth and strength as they navigate new challenges and experiences in this poignant reunion.
The brilliant new novel from the beloved Sunday Times-bestselling author of Orange Blossom Days
The brilliant new novel from the beloved Sunday Times-bestselling author of Orange Blossom Days
From the internationally bestselling author and “prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction” ( The Sunday Times ), a heartwarming novel set in Spain where the new tenants of a seaside apartment building test the limits of marriage, money, and ambition. In a beautiful Southern Spanish town, where the sea sparkles and orange blossoms scent the air, the gates of a brand new apartment complex, La Joya de Andalucía, glide open to welcome the new owners. Anna and Austen MacDonald, an Irish couple, are preparing to enjoy their retirement to the fullest. But the demands of family cause problems they could never have foreseen and shake their marriage to the core. Sally-Ann Connolly Cooper, a feisty Texan mother of two young teenagers, is reeling from her husband’s infidelity. La Joya becomes a place of solace for Sally-Ann, in more ways than one. Eduardo Sanchez , a haughty native from Madrid , has set out with single-minded determination to become el presidente of the complex’s management committee. But pride comes before a fall. Jutta Sauer Perez, a sophisticated German who aspires to purchase her very own apartment in La Joya works hard to reach her goal. Then the unthinkable happens. As their lives entwine and friendships and enmities develop, it becomes apparent that La Joya is not quite the haven they all expect it to be…
A warm, wise, funny and heartfelt collection of short stories from bestselling novelist Patricia Scanlan - the perfect gift and the perfect treat! Collected to celebrate Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and birthdays, as well as offering wise words on how to deal with difficult days, these stories will entertain and delight readers. Meet Magdalena as she prepares for the birth of her first child, knowing her family are in another country - but will her fiance surprise her for Christmas? Share memories of treasured tree decorations and the stories they hold. Delight as Irene remembers her husband on Valentine's Day and fate finds a way to remind her of the love they shared. Cheer along with Sophie as she finally finds the courage to deal with a fairweather friend, and laugh as a grandmother receives a visit from her granddaughter - only to turn the tables on her and show her who is boss! Lose yourself in sublime storytelling the perfect gift for readers everywhere
When are the boundaries of friendship pushed too far, and when is it time to stop flying over oceans for someone who wouldn't jump over a puddle for you? There comes a time when Hilary Hammond has to make that call. Hilary and Colette O'Mahony have been friends since childhood, but when irrepressible Jonathan Harpur breezes into Hilary's life and goes into business with her, Colette is not best pleased. After their first encounter Colette thinks he's a 'pushy upstart' while he thinks she's 'a snobby little diva'. And so the battle lines are drawn and Hilary is bang in the middle. But as the years roll by and each of them is faced with difficult times and tough decisions, one thing is clear… to have a friend you must be a friend. And that's when Hilary discovers that sometimes your best friend can be your greatest enemy…
Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
Now in paperback, this is the bestselling Irish author's first novel for Simon & Schuster, and is the publisher's key Mother's Day title. The lives of 3 generations of women are set to change forever as the past is revisited and the truth unfolds through undelivered letters from a grandmother to a granddaughter. Secrets, lies, betrayals and sacrifices are intricately explored as Scanlan takes the reader into the hearts and homes of a family at war.
When love flies out the window married life can be hell. With an unplanned baby on the way, a newly-wed daughter whose marriage is already in trouble, a teenager who won't eat and doesn't think there's anything wrong with her, and, hiding secrets from each other, Barry and Aimee are on a rocky road. When love flies in the window ex-wives can cause a lot of trouble. And Marianna is going to cause as much trouble as she possibly can to make sure that her former husband is not going to waltz down the aisle with his new love. Families in crisis, passion, tragedy, and the healing powers of love.
Čas pro rodinu, čas pro lásku, čas Vánoc…Alisonin americký sen se rozpadá na kusy. S její závratnou kariérou to jde z kopce; v důsledku finančních potíží zaměstnavatele přišla o práci. Byt v Upper East Side je teď pro ni luxusem, který si nemůže dovolit, a její finanční situace je značně nejistá. Jen pýcha jí brání v tom, aby řekla své rodině doma v Irsku, jak je na tom špatně. Olivie neví, kam dřív skočit, snaží se skloubit práci s péčí o rodinu a přípravami na Vánoce, a ke všemu ještě musí uspořádat oslavu matčiných sedmdesátin. Příčí se jí, že její sestra Alison si vede záviděníhodný život v New Yorku. Návrat domů je tím posledním, co si Alison přeje. Ale rodinná pouta jsou silná a Vánoce přinesou Alison víc změn, než si před návratem domů dokázala představit.
