This was my first time reading a book from the author but I am delighted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the story and I look forward to reading more books from the writer in the future.

Such a heartwarming story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great beach read.
Many thanks to Bookotoure and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Grandmothers & granddaughters ~ Ireland ~ Fashion ~ Romance ~ New beginnings ~ Cousins ~ Secrets ~ Friendships ~ Tragedies ~ Love ~ Strong Women ~ Heartwarming ~ Well-written characters ~ Beautiful scenery ~ Highly recommend

I was gifted this advance copy by NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

A emotional and heartbreaking read that made me tear up. Family is family you don't always have to agree with their choices but you can support and respect them.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upn my honest opinion.

This is the first book I have read by this author, I will definitely be looking for more. The book was easy to get into and enjoyable. Much to her Aunt Katherine's surprise, Marianne inherits her grandmother Collie's house and custody of her two neices, Rachel and Katie. Marianne leaves her life in New York and heads to a small village in Ireland, not sure if she can raise to the challenge and make her grandmother's wishes complete. Katheine is angry and tries to make life difficult, but Marianne decides to stay and do what Collie asks. As Marianne deals with an old house and two young girls, she feels out of her element but soon, letters start to arrive, sent to her from Collie to be read at ceratin times of the year. These letters were the best part of the story for me, Collie's words always semede to be just at the right time. Some surprising revelations are made through these letters and they change Marianne forever. What a lovely story.

A lovely read. Lovely story of Marianne returning to a Ireland to look after her cousins and the family home. Very reminiscent of PS I Love You. I loved the descriptions of the house and gardens. The house sounds like many old houses to be seen in Co. Wicklow. A nice holiday read.

A lovely story of a granddaughter returning to Ireland to care for her grandmothers house and her two nieces, despite opposition from her aunt. The letters she receives from her dead grandmother are reminiscent of ps I love you in that they help her to understand and move on from her loss and they arrive just when she needs them. Nice story for the reader to fall into.

I like the book although sometimes was hard top keep reading. Despite of it isn't long (280 pages aprox), some chapters were dense and too descriptive.

I really liked how this story tells two characters stories. We get to hear about Marianne's story when she inherits her grandmother's home in Ireland along with taking care of her Aunt's two girls. Collie's story and secrets unfold in letters she wrote to her granddaughter which are read throughout the book.

The plot in this book moves fairly slow, but it allows the reader to really get to know the characters. I loved Marianne bringing her dress design passion with her and starting up a fun Spring/Summer collection.

This book brings the family drama, but it's not too heavy.

Thank you to Bookoutre and Netgalley for providing me a copy of this ARC for my honest review.

This was such a heart-warming cozy read. I always love an Irish setting. I found the main characters lovable and all the descriptions of Kilteelagh House made me want to visit myself! This was a good read and was easy to get lost in. However, I did feel like it was a little long and kind of choppy when jumping forward in time. There were some moments for example talking about the Halloween party and all this build up towards it and then it completely skips over it and barely discusses it again. Same with Jack and Marianne’s relationship, I felt like out of nowhere they just started getting really close. There was no buildup just a few moments between them throughout some of the chapters in the beginning then in the middle they are suddenly a lot closer. It almost felt like it came out of nowhere when I read it. Other than those few confusing moments I really liked this one! Thank you to Net Galley and Bookouture for the ARC.

3.5 Stars
One Liner: Heartwarming but slow; mixed feelings but satisfied (lol)

Marianne’s grandmother, Collie Keane, passed away three months ago. Marianne, living in New York (and struggling with her own things) couldn’t visit her grandmother during her last days. However, Marianne is invited to the reading of Collie’s will and is stunned to find that her grandmother left the Kilteelagh House to her, along with the responsibility of her orphaned nieces.
Marianne’s aunt Katherine is furious. Marianne isn’t sure if she wants to uproot her life from the States and settle in rural Ireland (no matter how much she enjoyed her days with Collie). However, the now-abandoned Kilteelagh House and her grandmother’s letters nudge Marianne to give it a try.
Life isn’t easy, but Marianne gets to know more about Collie and the house as she navigates her current situation and restarts her career. Things seem to be settling well until one letter threatens to tear it apart. Can Marianne find happiness and love with her new family?
The story comes from Marianne’s third-person POV.

What I Like:
The setting is beautiful. One of the main reasons I read books set in Ireland is the setting. While the countryside and small town aren’t fully detailed, we get a clear picture of the Kilteelagh House and the beauty around it. The story needed this atmosphere to create the mood.
Katie is a cute girl (though sometimes she acts bigger than her age). She is struggling with the loss of her mother and grandmother (and the fear of not having an adult to call her own). Yet, she is quick to love, laugh, and forgive. A darling, for sure!
Collie is such a personality! Though she isn’t alive or active throughout the book, she is the core of it. Her letters are timed to perfection and exactly match Marianne’s moods. She elevates the plot to the next level.
Dolores is another wonderful character. As Collie’s friend, she readily becomes a supporter and guide to help Marianne throughout her struggle with the kids and the Kilteelagh House. Her no-nonsense approach cuts through the mess and makes Marianne more assertive. Fiknete enters in the second half and has a lovely role in the book.
Jack is a good guy. There’s no romance as such in the book, but something that is supposed to be slow-moving (not burn, as there is little or no tension between the characters). Thankfully, I wasn’t looking for a strong romance, so it worked okay.
One thing I agree with Marianne- you should never have to deal with guests and strangers on your doorstep at 6.30 AM! That is not the time to talk to people. Sigh!

What Could Have Been Better for Me:
The pacing is sedate and cannot be rushed. While that’s still okay, the fact that most issues that arise are solved quickly means that my interest dipped in some places. Katherine and Rachel don’t have much depth and seem to have the task of creating tension for Marianne.
A few time jumps were confusing. Some days are long and detailed, while others have just one scene before moving on to another. Not all time jumps had scene breaks (in this an ARC), though I hope they’ll be sorted in the final copy.
The blurb says the kids are Marianne’s nieces, but they are her aunt’s daughters. Technically, Rachel and Katie should be her sisters/ cousins. Katherine is an aunt to both parties. (I’m assuming that’s how relations work in Ireland too). Also, it’s a little hard to fit the characters in their respective slots based on their ages. It feels like watching a Hindi daily soap after the fourth leap and half a dozen character replacements (and reentries).
Marianne is a little hard to deal with. I think this comes from trying to make her more realistic and relatable instead of being too goody-goody. However, this makes her appear unnecessarily rude in some scenes. It’s not an issue with her character arc but with the dialogue tags and writing.
I’m not a fan of infidelity (in fiction or real life), no matter how romantic it appears and how many sacrifices the characters make. I’m not deducting points for this, as the whole element is handled quite well (and unrealistically), but I have to mention it here.

To summarize, The Irish House is indeed a heartwarming novel about families, relationships, love, and choices. It’s a little slow and has a few issues, but leaves us with a satisfied feeling.
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
*****
Rating rounded up to 4 stars on Amazon.

The Irish House is one of my favourite reads of the year, so far.

When Marrianne returns to the village of Balgaddy in Wicklow after the dear of her dear grandmother, Collie Keane, she is very regretful that she wasn’t there when her grandmother passed.

She discovers that her grandmother has left her Kilteelagh House and what’s more she is now given care of her two cousins, Rachel and Katie. The house, once a beautiful place full of memories of her times with her grandmother, is in a bad state of repair.

Marianne has to decide whether she can leave her job as a fashion designer in New York and take over the care of the two young girls and the house. Additionally she has to face a running battle with her Aunt Katherine who resents that her mother left the house and the care of the girls to Marianne.

But Collie knew that Marianne would need her advice and so she leaves behind a series of letters that get delivered regularly to her. Not only are these letters full of wisdom, they also reveal her life story piece by piece. Through these letters, Collie starts to reconnect with her grandmother and take charge of her life, the house and the girls.

She also meets Jack, a handyman who offers to renovate the house for her and slowly they form a friendship.

Can Marianne stay the course and live up to the trust her beloved grandmother reposed in her?

Great characters, deep emotion, humour and fantastic story telling make The Irish house a memorable story of love reaching beyond the grave, self discovery, redefining family, finding love and putting down roots.

I will certainly be looking to read more books from this author.

Marianne has a full on life in New York doing what she loves doing - dress design. When her
grandmother passes away and leaves behind a huge fading property in Ireland with vast acreage,
the guardianship of two troubled nieces trying to get to grips with the loss of their own mother,
and the vitriolic Katherine,the daughter who has been passed over in favor of Marianne.

Facing hostility on several fronts, whilst trying to live in this remote area of Ireland,
where her Aunt has been able to influence the local population against Marianne is not easy.
It is a tense daily situation and the letters that Collie left behind give her some inkling
as to why Collie acted the way she did.

A family saga, with strong history attached to the house which is a big feature of the story.
The pivotal characters including the children are very definite and within all of them a
story is spun. Bringing the past, present and future into a cohesive whole.

A Grandmother's Love. This is, ultimately, a tale of a grandmother's loves - for her daughters, her granddaughters, and her home. O'Loughlin does an excellent job of making the grandmother feel like an active character, even though she is already dead in the very first scene, and indeed the grandmother winds up driving the narrative as much as anything else. Outside of the grandmother, this is a tale of one woman's decisions as her life is thrown into chaos in more ways than one, and now she is tasked with repairing a house and her cousins... while also repairing what she can of her own life. It is a tale of learning and loving and the mistakes we make big and small and the love and understanding that gets us through them all. Written very conservatively without being preachy, this is one that the "sweet"/ "clean" crowd will like, and those that expect more cursing and/ or bedroom action in their women's fiction/ romance blends may find a bit lacking. Overall a solid tale for what it was, this is absolutely one worthy of a few hours of your time. Very much recommended.

I really enjoyed this one. Ann O’Loughlin writes so well about families and the complicated relationships that can be found within them.

It would have been really difficult to be in Marianne’s shoes at the beginning of the book. She has most unexpectedly been left Kilteelagh House when her grandmother, Collie, died, and also the care of two of her nieces. I admired her determination to fulfil her grandmother’s wishes, despite the fury and antagonsim of her aunt Katherine.

One aspect of the book I really enjoyed was Collie’s letters. Knowing she was unwell, she wrote letters to Marianne. These were delivered monthly after her death and reflected on what would be happening in the house and grounds. The natural beauty of the Irish landscape shone through. I really loved reading Collie’s words of encouragement as she explained to Marianne why she had left her the house, why she believed in her and also began to reveal some of the reasons why Kilteelagh was so special to her.

There were two beautiful love stories told within the book too. One was a slow burn romance while the other was a passionate forbidden relationship which endured. I liked the way that the author brought a resolution to both these romances in a very satisfying way.

The Irish House is a warm and uplifting story of determination, hope and love in which community plays a big part. It’s a moving book that celebrates creativity, healing and family.

Marianne is returning to Kilteelagh House and her grandmother Collie, is no longer there. Collie has passed away and she had only one request from Marianne. Collie wants Marianne to leave her life in New York and move to Kilteelagh House. Ireland is the last place Marianne would find herself living. But, Marianne can’t deny her grandmother’s last wish and so she packs up and moves from New York to Ireland. She is heartbroken from losing her grandmother but will take care of her cousins as her Collie asked. Soon after arriving at Kilteelagh house Marianne meets Jack and they quickly become friends. She can’t help but think that Collie’s plan all along for Marianne was for her to not only raise her cousins but also to find love.

The Irish House by Ann O’Loughlin was a wonderful, heartwarming and emotional read. This amazing story of love, loss, and family was both uplifting and inspiring. I loved the characters and the detailed description of the Irish coast was fabulous. It made me want to pack my bags and board the next flight to Ireland. This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed her writing style. I was hooked from the first page to the last and this unputdownable book is one that I will recommend over and over again. I loved it!!!

BLOG TOUR REVIEW

Review for 'The Irish House' by Ann O'Loughlin.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Ann O'Loughlin, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 11th April 2023.

This is the first book I have read by this author.

I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'An absolutely heartbreaking and heart-warming read overflowing with Irish charm that will make you laugh, cry and hold your loved ones close. Perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.' I am a huge fan of Susanne O'Leary so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of 41 chapters The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in County Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪 UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. The fact that this book is based in Ireland is even better as I have been on holiday in Ireland many times so may even recognise some places Ann has set the book around.

This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonist is Marianne Johnson. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.

OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday when I read the last page. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

The book is so well written with its stunning and vivid descriptions that I genuinely felt that I was standing with throughout feeling the Irish breeze in my hair and smelling the ocean. The synopsis and cover suited the storyline perfectly.

This book is a stunning story of loss, love, grief and moving on with life. It is an absolute rollercoaster ride of emotions filled with heartbreak, family, love, loss, secrets, friendship, caring, moving on, and so much more. Ann's writing and descriptions are so evocative I really felt I was right next to Marianne the whole time. While you are reading you can see the daffodils, feel the velvet dresses and smell the Irish air. Reading this book really does make you feel that you are standing with Marianne and going through her stress, pain, love, struggles, hope and suffering. While you are reading this you are going through a journey of love and loss, heartbreak, secrets, anger and forgiveness and so, so much more. It really is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down. 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 several times and both happy and sad!! Marianne leaves her New York life to come to Ireland to hear her Gran's will being read. She is absolutely shocked to discover that her Gran has left her home and the guardianshipo of her other grandchildren Katie and Rachel not to her daughter Katherine but to herself and she has no idea what to do!! The will declares that she has a year to decide whether to stay and keep the home and become guardian to her cousins or whether to leave and the home and land gets sold and split between herself and the rest of the family. Marianne's Aunt Katherine is absolutely disgusted and angered that her mother has left the home to her grandchild instead of her daughter and constantly belittles Marianne, threatens her and tries to make her life a misery along with other members of the community including the lady who runs the post office Bridie and her friends on the commitee. Marianne refuses to back down and tries to make a life for herself at Kilteelagh house. Along the way she receives letters from her dead gran Collie giving her advice while also revealing parts of her life that Marianne and many others had no idea about. Marianne also makes friends in Collie's previous friends Dolores and Fiknete and starts falling for Jack. This book is a stunning story filled with emotions about love, self-discovery, hope, healing and grief that sweeps you into the stunning Kilteelagh Manor and Balgaddy, Ireland where secrets are held, hope is given and lives are changed. Ann made Kilteelagh Manor and Balgaddy come alive and portrayed the village life perfectly. Ann describes life in a small community perfectly with everyone knowing who is who, living in a small village myself I see this all the time. I love the fact that there is a hint of mystery and some suspense weaved through the storyline as the reader discovers that Collie is hiding a secret that could change several lives. I would absolutely love to see Ann bring Kilteelagh Manor back to life in another of her stunning books and I am keeping my fingers crossed that she will as I would love to read more about Marianne and what happens next along with many of the other characters. I was devastated when I turned the last page and realised I had come to the end of my holiday there and had to unpack my suitcase and return to rainy Wales!! You need to clear your schedules and get the tissues at the ready because you will not be able to put this book down and devour it in one sitting like I did!!! I was gobsmacked by the twist at the end which I did not see coming so a HUGE congratulations Ann for managing to shock me. It isn't an easy feat as I have read so many books of different genres that it gets harder and harder to not work out what is happening, especially in romance books so a huge congratulations is in order!! This is one of those books that will stay with me for a long time and I cannot wait to jump straight into the next book by this amazing author and have already added all her books to my wish list. This would make a stunning movie and a gorgeous series (Hint, Hint Ann ;) !!

Clear your schedules as you will not be able to put this stunning page turner down!!


The characters are strong, well rounded, realistic and I became completely invested in Marianne, Rachel and Katie. I felt each of their pain, heartbreak, betrayal, guilt , anger, sorrow and so much more. My heart broke for each of them who went through so much change and more (but I can't say more as I don't want to spoil the storyline for anyone) . Marianne not only leaves New York City which is a huge, bustling place to come to the small village of Balgaddy but is also asked to become a parent to her cousins Rachel and Katie while getting grief from her aunt Katherine. All of this plus she has lost her Gran, her parents and also her job while she knows nobody in this new place. She is shunted by Bridie at the post office and isnt even allowed to put a notice in the window. Rachel is 15 years old and rebellious and Katie is 6 year old and innocent and Marianne has never dealt with children in her life!!! Her aunt Katherine is absolutely vile to her and tries everything to get her to give up the house and the children but Marianne stands strong. I love the fact that she is such a strong, female lead as being female myself I love to see such strong willed female role models in books. I also love the fact that she is so determined to make it work while being under so much stress from so many different directions. I have got to be careful I dont give too much away so I will leave it there about Marianne. The other main characters include Rachel, Katie, Katherine, Dolores, Jack and Fiknete. We also get to know Collie through the letters she has sent to Marianne after her death. My heart goes out to Rachel and Katie who are so long to lose their mum and then their gran who was looking after them after their mum died, who also died so cloes to Christmas. It is such alot for anyone to lose a parent but for such young children to lose their Mum and then lose the person who was looking after them as a Mum is so much to bare. Rachel is a typical teenager who does rebel and loses her way but she is also an amazing sister to Katie and is always trying to cheer her up. Katie is such a sweet little girl and it is a joy to see how she tries to see the positive things in life. I absolutely adored watching the relationships between Marianne, Rachel and Katie grow and develop and many times I had a tear in my eye. I adored Dolores who was larger than life and justy refused to take no for an answwer. I loved how she is there for Marianne and drags her out of bed when she is feeling down. She is an amazing support for her and everyone needs a friend like Dolores!! We dont meet Filknete until later in the book but she definitely left an impression and made me laugh with her pushy and demanding attitude at times, especially when Marianne gives her a cuppa and biscuits!! I could not abide Katherine and Bridie who were just horrible people kicking Marianne when she was already down but I will say I did later warm to Katherine. I also liked her husband Steve who was definitely the more level headed and sensible of them both. I adored Jack who was such a sweet man, he did an amazing job in the house and was a great support to Marianne and I oved watching how their friendship develop. We only meet Collie through her letters but I enjoyed reading about her life at Kilteelagh and I was absolutely mind blown by what we discover towards the end!! All of the characters were such strong people that they willl stay with me for a long time!!! I have got to mention the absolutely adorable, but the very naughty Benji!!! I am a huge animal lover so any pets and animals in books get bonus points for me and this one gets extra because he is such a big part in this story and because he is such a wicked chap!! Regardless of how I felt about the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this gorgeous book an unputdownable memorable one that will send you off onto a stunning holiday away to Ireland!! Ann did a fantastic job of bringing each and every one of them to life and I would love to meet them all (well, almost all) again. Another hint Ann!!


Congratulations Ann on an absolutely stunningly beautiful unputdownable book!!! I am looking forward to reading more of your previous and future books. I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! Welcome to my favourite romantic author list and here's to your next success 🥂


Overall an absolutely stunning, heart warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.

Genres covered in this novel include Women's Friendship Fiction, Women's Sagas, Romantic Comedy, Women's Writers & Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance Novel, Women's Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Mystery, Domestic Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Friendship Fiction, Domestic Drama, Sagas and Holiday Fiction amongst others.



I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber, Sheila O’Flanagan , Nicholas Sparks, Susanne O’Leary, Cathy Kelly, Kathleen McGurl and just anyone and everyone whether you are looking to get away or for romance this is the book for you!!!


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What an emotive read this story proved to be
Set in Ireland as you can see.
It follows the death of Marianne's gran
Whose will tells Marianne of her plan.

Kilteelagh House is part of Marianne's inheritance,
Her grandmother would like her to stay there and take a chance.
Her two cousins had been living with her there
And both have been left in Marianne's care.

All three are orphans but their aunt has another idea -
She wants Marianne gone and makes that clear!
However, Kilteelagh House has happy memories for Marianne,
And staying, looking after her cousins, is now her plan.

A story filled with secrets and mystery, too,
With revelations revealed through letters penned to help Marianne through.
The letters from her grandmother have advice and more
Sent at different times, including surprises galore!

A moving read of a family getting to know each other,
A special home with lots to discover.
There's drama and secrets - and possible romance,
If only Marianne dare settle here and take a chance!

A lovely read, an emotional roller coaster ride as well
I really enjoyed it, as I hope you can tell!
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

THE IRISH HOUSE - ANN O’LOUGHLIN.

I fell in to this book from the very first page and was swept away with Marianne’s story, including all it’s ups and downs.

I loved the setting of #TheIrishHouse
Ann O’Loughlin creates a very clear image of a strong Irish community in a sleepy little town.
Kilteelagh House, is also drawn so vividly with it’s rundown appearance that is surrounded by the beauty of nature in the form of the expanse of open fields, the lake and the flowers that keep blooming despite everything.
I could almost feel the fresh air fill my lungs.

Marianne’s inheritance from Collie, her grandmother is a real challenge. Taking on her two young cousins and a run down house was never going to be easy.
I was fully invested in the journey that Marianne, Rachel and Kate went on together. They had all been through so much in their lives that I was desperate for everything to work out for them.
I loved the bonds that developed between the three.
There are some brilliant characters in this book. Delores is a hoot and a complete breath of fresh air.
Katherine is an interesting character. Her bitterness and desire to profit from her mother’s passing make her instantly dislikable, but at the same time, she did seem to have a softer side and I did feel some sympathy towards her.

The letters that kept randomly turning up from Collie to Marianne were the heart of this book. They were full of such incredible love and support for her granddaughter.
They were very touching and told a story all of their own.

The Irish House is a beautiful read. It’s well written, with characters and places that draw real emotion from the reader.

I’m always happy to stumble upon a ‘new to me’ author. I’ve not read anything by Ann O’Loughlin before, but on the basis of reading The Irish House, I have added all her previous books to my reading list.

#TheIrishHouse is an emotional read. It will take you through some highs and lows, but ultimately warm your heart.
There is even the possibility of romance, which gives the book some extra feels.
A wonderful five star read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

With thanks to @Bookouture and @Netgalley for a digital arc of this title.

The Irish House was a gentle read set in a lovely Irish town.

Marianne comes to Ireland from New York at the death of her grandmother Collie, She is surprised to find that she has inherited her grandmother’s beloved home Kilteelagh, and custody of her two underage cousins, Katie and Rachel. Marianne is unsure if she wants to take on the responsibility of a delapidated house and two children, one a lovely 6 old and the other a moody teenager. Then there is her Aunt Katherine who is beyond bitter that Marianne inherited the house and surrounding land as she feels she should have inherited the lot and is keen to sell to land developers. She bullies Marianne trying to get her to give up and move back to New York. Marianne however has her allies, Collie’s best friend Dolores and handyman Jack are there to help her when Katherine and her friends try to bully Marianne out of her house. Marianne is determined to make a go if it and with a cast of characters, some lovely, and some not so lovely in the mix, can she succeed? Over the course of a year and with periodic letters that are delivered from Collie after her death helping her along, she just may well.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher Bookouture and the author for the chance to read and review this book.