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…
DEVLIN: Půvabná, finančně zajištěná, ale záhy zneužitá křehká blondýnka. Svět se točí přesně podle jejích představ, dokud její cestu nezkříží příjemný a svůdný, ovšem ženatý muž, Colin Cantrell-King. Pod noblesním zevnějškem se skrývá necitelný sobec, který ženy jen využívá a pak je odkládá jako špinavé prádlo. Život Devlin se obrátí vzhůru nohama…, ale pak se stane něco neuvěřitelného. CAROLINE: Tlustá, ledabyle oblékaná a zakřiknutá dívka podléhá obavám, že navždy zůstane starou pannou. Z ničeho nic potká Richarda… chladného, rezervovaného a bohatého právníka. Učiní závažné rozhodnutí, které má pro oba katastrofální následky. MAGGIE: Ohnivá a energická rusovláska se sexy postavou a smyslem pro legraci. Žije naplno… dokud se neprovdá. Nečeká, že jí manželství a výchova dětí tolik přistřihnou křídla. Neudělala nakonec tu největší chybu svého života?
Forty-two-year-old Vinnie knows lots of things. He knows new books and school shoes are expensive. He knows his teenage daughter keeps getting into trouble and he knows his seven-year-old has wet the bed every night for over a year. What Vinnie doesn't know is whether his wife is coming back, or if he will ever get better at single fatherhood. Ellen knows that what happened in the accident was all her fault. She knows she's too scared to get behind the wheel of a car ever again and she knows that some scars are harder to hide than others. What Ellen doesn't know is how to move on. And she doesn't know anything about Vinnie, the taxi driver who drives her to physiotherapy every week. And neither of them knows they're going to change the other's life forever.
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.
A heartwarming story about a family at Christmas by the Irish No.1 bestselling author.
Exploring themes of deception and self-discovery, this narrative delves into the complexities of relationships marked by betrayal. Characters navigate the challenges of false friendships while grappling with their true desires and emotions. As they confront the realities of their connections, the journey becomes one of personal growth and the courage to pursue authenticity. The story ultimately emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the pressures of societal expectations.
Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
There's nothing like a good wedding...to start world war three! And that's exactly what's going to happen if Connie Adams, the mother of the bride, can't smooth things over between Debbie and her dad. He's hell bent on bringing his stuck-up second wife and their sulky teenage daughter to the big day, but Debbie would rather walk up the aisle of a supermarket than have them at her wedding. It's the last thing Debbie needs right now - her boss is making her life hell and she's starting to suspect that her fiance's getting cold feet... So will they all live happily ever after, or are the whole family heading for divorce?
Příbuzné si člověk nevybírá.Manželství Cassidyových má své problémy.Shauna touží po dalším dítěti,Greg ho nechce.Shauna musí snášet vpády nepříjemné švagrové,která má ve zvyku přijíždět bez ohlášení.Shaunina sestra je překřtila na Vyžírky,protože okupují domácnost,tak dlouho,jak se jim zlíbí,aniž by hnuli prstem a přitom bezostyšně plení zásoby jídla.Poslední Vánoce ,které rodina trávila společně,skončily katastrofálně.Dokážou při přípravě dalšího rodinného setkání překonat minulost?
Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
Jessica a Carol se přátelí již od dětství,obě jsou zasnoubené a těší se na svatbu.Carol se ve skrytu duše bojí,že její snoubenec na poslední chvíli zbaběle couvne a trvá na společné dvojité svatbě.Jessice se ten nápad vůbec nelíbí.Nechce se dělit o nejkrásnější den svého života s Carol a jejím nadutým přelétavým přítelem. Naneštěstí má příliš měkké srdce a nechá se snadno přesvědčit.Její matku to ale pořádně rozlobí.Takovou svatbu si pro milovanou dceru nepředstavovala.Rodiče Carol nežijí spolu a vzájemně se nenávidí.Ani jeden nechce,aby ten druhý přišel an svatbu.Kdo tuhle válku vyhraje?
In the heart of County Kildare is Davenport Hall - a crumbling eighteenth-century mansion house, ancestral home to Portia Davenport, her beautiful younger sister Daisy and their dotty, eccentric mother, Lucasta. Disaster strikes when their father abandons the family, cleaning them out of the little cash they had managed to hold on to. But a ray of hope appears when Steve Sullivan, an old family friend and confirmed bachelor, suggests that they allow the hall to be used as the location for a major new movie.So Davenport Hall is taken over by the crème de la crème, including the self-centred Montana Jones, fresh out of rehab and anxious to kick-start her career, and Guy van der Post, a major sex symbol with an eye for Daisy. Throw in Ella Hepburn, Hollywood royalty and living legend, and soon there's more sex and drama off-camera than on!And Portia, who'd completely given up on love, is in for quite a surprise...
Jessica and Carol, two childhood friends, are both engaged to be married. Secretly afraid her fiance is going to chicken out, Carol is insisting on a double wedding. Jessica is appalled at the idea: she doesn't want to share the happiest day of her life with whining Carol and her womanising boyfriend. Unfortunately for her, she has a very soft heart and is easily persuaded to agree. Then her mother goes ballistic. This is not what she wants for her precious daughter! Carol's parents are separated and at loggerheads. Neither wants the other to be there. Who will win that war? Nadine, Carol's younger sister, is wild and disruptive and drinks like a fish - hardly the ideal wedding guest. Will Carol's family come to blows? Will her fiance do a runner? Will they make it to the altar? And can Jessica and Carol's friendship survive a Double Wedding?
In this hugely enjoyable anthology, established bestselling Irish writers have joined forces with up-and-coming new stars to raise money for a very good cause. Poignant, provocative, hilarious and heartwarming in turn, this varied and memorable collection includes never-before-published stories from Patricia Scanlan, Julie Parsons, Deirdre Purcell, Sarah Webb, Cecilia Ahern, Morag Prunty, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Martina Devlin, Gemma O'Connor, Rose Doyle, Joan O'Neill, Annie Sparrow, Una Brankin, Aine Greaney, Suzanne Higgins, Tina Reilly, Catherine Foley, Claire Dowling and Rosaleen Linehan. GBP1 from every copy sold will be divided between Barnardo's children's charity and the St Vincent de Paul Society in Ireland.
Svatba Olivera Hynna je společenskou událostí roku a vybraná smetánka Kilronanu se pyšní pozvánkami. Novomanželka Noreen se konečně vyhoupla nad své dvě sestry, které se považovaly ve všech směrech za lepší. Najednou stojí o třídu výš! Stále ji však trápí palčivá pochybnost: miluje ji Oliver doopravdy? Vzal by si ji, kdyby ho sama nepožádala?
Román pro ženy o krachu dvacetiletého manželství, kdy matka dvou synů musí najít novou životní náplň a vyrovnat se s manželovou nevěrou. Čtyřicetiletá hrdinka zdrceně zjišťuje, že její manžel si našel mladší a krásnější ženu, ale na rozvod nemyslí. Tato situace jí připadá neudržitelná, po počátečním šoku si najde zaměstnání, které ji baví a trvá na rozvodu. Nový život a získaná nezávislost se jí brzy zalíbí, zvláště když získá řadu nových přátel a manžela, který by se rád vrátil, definitivně odmítne, protože si naplno uvědomila jeho sobectví. Dokáže ale na něho myslet bez původní zahořklosti a nenávisti.
In Irlanda si respira un'aria nuova dopo il tumulto del boom economico e l'arrivo del divorzio sull'isola cattolica. Sei racconti di autori diversi presentano un gruppo di dublinesi del fine millennio, chiaramente influenzati dal cambiamento. Danny e Jimmy, "fratelli coltelli", si ritrovano dopo vent'anni, tra ricordi e incomprensioni. Ciara affronta una gioventù difficile con una madre che ama le discoteche e le Spice Girls, ma che non la sostiene nei compiti. Altri, come chi è emigrato in Germania, seguono la nazionale di calcio per sentirsi ancora irlandesi, mentre Dublino si riempie di studenti italiani e spagnoli, come Jesus, che conquista la famiglia che lo ospita. Assumpta, invece, deve affrontare un padre ricchissimo che le manda un investigatore privato. Infine, Maggie si sente intrappolata nella sua vita dedicata alla famiglia e cerca un'avventura romantica. Questi sei racconti, con Roddy Doyle in primo piano, offrono uno spaccato della nuova narrativa irlandese, esplorando emozioni e situazioni che riflettono un paese in bilico tra tradizione e modernità.
After years of being the perfect wife and mother, Francesca Kirwan's life is changed irrevocably one dismal autumn morning when her husband Mark forgets his mobile phone. In the space of ten minutes her comfortable, safe, uneventful existence is completed shattered. With her life turned upside down and an extremely uncertain future ahead of her, she has two choices...sink or swim! Francesca decides to get a life, but first she must deal with razor-sharp international banker Nikki Langan. Super-babe is ten years younger and two stone lighter than Francesca. Sculpted, toned and dressed to kill, Nikki wants it all and she doesn't intend to let anyone, least of all Francesca, stand in her way. But youth and beauty aren't everything, and Francesca proves to be a far tougher adversary than the glamorous career girl had anticipated. After a shaky start, Francesca's life takes a decidedly upward turn. New job, new friends, new lifestyle, and dishy journalist Ralph Casson showing more than a professional interest in her, much to Mark's immense displeasure. Francesca decides to throw a party, and that's when the fun really starts! Revenge is a dish best served cold...especially if you've been on a diet.
Oliver Flynn's wedding is the social event of the year, and the creme de la creme of Kilronan are happy to boast of being invited. Noreen, his new wife, has finally outclassed her two sisters, who think they are better than her in every way. Not any more But there is one nagging doubt: does Oliver REALLY love her? Would he have married her if she hadn't done the proposing herself? Cora Flynn, Oliver's bitter mother, has boycotted the wedding. She is determined that her detested new daughter-in-law will not become the number one woman in her son's life. Wedding guest Lorna Morgan can't wait to shake the dust of Kilronan off her shoes. She's destined for bright city lights, unlike her stick-in-the-mud cousin, Heather Williams, who was only invited to the 'afters' with her clodhopper boyfriend, Neil. But then, in Lorna's eyes, Heather's just an 'afters' sort of person and always will be. But worms turn, and what a difference a year makes. In Dublin, London and New York there is no respite for Noreen, Lorna or Heather. Only in Kilronan can the Pandora's box that was opened at the Flynns' wedding finally be closed.
Glenree, Irland, 1969: Ellen hat in Doug den zuverlässigen, ehrlichen Partner gefunden, mit dem sie endlich Chris Wallace vergessen kann, den Vater ihrer Tochter, der ihr vor Jahren mit seinen Lügen und Seitensprüngen das Leben so schwer gemacht hat. Nun steht sie kurz vor der Eröffnung eines kleinen Restaurants, und Tochter Stefanie entwickelt sich zur Freude aller prächtig. Doch gerade jetzt, als alles im Lot scheint, taucht Chris wieder auf. Längst mit einer anderen verheiratet und liebloser Vater zweier weiterer Kinder, sucht er ausgerechnet bei Ellen Zuflucht, nachdem ihm sowohl seine Geliebte als auch seine Ehefrau den Laufpass gegeben haben. Chris" Avancen, die Ellen sich jahrelang so sehnlich gewünscht hatte, zusammen mit Stefanies Drängen, endlich ihren Vater kennen zu lernen, stürzen Ellen in heftige Gefühlswirren. Die Lage spitzt sich für alle Beteiligten immer mehr zu, bis es fast zur Katastrophe kommt ... Die ebenso herzergreifende und romantische Fortsetzung des Schicksa lsromans "Sehnsucht nach dem Rosengarten", ein Roman um süße Rache und glorreiche Vergeltung, um Frauen, die gelernt haben, sich nicht mehr alles bieten zu lassen.
*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** The sequel to Patricia Scanlan's gripping saga City Girls; a sexy and savvy novel which captures the profound intimacy and drama of the loves of women. Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women’s fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international bestsellers, most recently With All My Love, A Time for Friends, Orange Blossom Days and A Family Reunion. She writes multi-generational family dramas with compassion and authenticity, and a hint of comforting escapism. ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you MUST try Patricia Scanlan' Woman & Home 'Utterly magical and wonderful... warmth and compassion shine through' MARIAN KEYES 'Like being enfolded in a hug from the great writer herself: warm, comforting and full of love' CATHY KELLY 'There can be little doubt that Patricia Scanlan is the prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction' Sunday Times 'There is a heartbreaking authenticity in her observations' Irish Times 'The ultimate comfort read' Glamour ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love Patricia Scanlan’ Mirror
Devlin, Caroline and Maggie are women in their prime. They have it all - careers, success, marriage. They are the envy of their peers. But at what price? This is the story of three women who have one great certainty in their lives - their friendship - through both the best and the worst of times.
Promises, Promises covers a decade in the lives of the four Munroe women—and the charming womanizer who left a trail of emotional destruction in his wake. A tale of love and heartbreak, laughter and tears, that will strike a chord with all women.
When Chris Wallace looks in the mirror he sees a deep and complex man. He is, in fact, shallow, selfish and very devious. Successful and charismatic, women love him. This is the tale of how the three women who have had enough of him plot their revenge.
Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan
Four women are at crossroads in their lives, facing difficult decisions and badly in need of a holiday. Paula is successful but can't find love, Brenda is tired of being a housewife, Rachal is filled with suppressed anger towards her father, and Jennifer is struck with a terrible tragedy. When the four women stay in a luxurious villa on a Greek island, they soon realize that they have embarked on more than just a foreign holiday. Amidst rows, arguments, laughter, and fun they come to see each other in a different light.
Luxurious, expensive Apartment 3B is for sale. Many want it, only one can buy it. Its owner, Liz Lacey, successful artist and darling of the jetset, is about to make dramatic changes in her life. Apartment 3B is the enthralling story of Liz Lacey and of the men and women who come to view her apartment: sophisticated, cosmopolitan Lainey Conroy; globe-trotting media personality, Hugh Cassidy; gentle, determined Claire Moran who has triumphed over adversity; ambitious but tender-hearted Dominic Kent. And Cecily, sister-in-law to Lainey, who will stop at nothing to prevent Lainey from acquiring the apartment.
