When Kate O’Hare discovers she’s about to become a mother, she packs up her life in France to return home to regroup and put down some roots. Home is where the heart is, right?
On her return to Ireland, Kate is surprised to find her best friend Flora’s marriage and self-esteem is in tatters following her husband’s rather public betrayal. With no marriage, home, or future, can Kate empower Flora to rediscover herself and reignite the career she put on hold to marry the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with?
On the other side of the Atlantic, Kate’s estranged mother, Lola, is heartbroken following the loss of her soulmate, Paulie. On hearing Kate’s plan, Lola too decides to return home to seek a second chance at motherhood with her daughter.
I so enjoyed reading this! It’s so fun, it’s funny, it’s poignant and true at points, and it has been the most welcome escape during a mad time in life!!! If you’re looking for something light and sweet, this is the one.

this book is full of warm and relatable characters and this book offers heartwarming plot, it left me with a smile on my face and a feeling of warmth and happiness.

I always love this authors books and this one was no exception
Sian brings the story to life,I felt that I knew all the Characters myself
A perfect bok to curl up with on a winters Day!

This my second Sandycove story and I loved it. Warm, relatable characters and an uplifting heartwarming plot, it left me with a smile on my face and a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. The story was told brilliantly from the different Pov’s with each woman having a distinct voice. Highly Recommend

Aww it was so good to be back in sandycove.
It was nice to hear about the inhabitants of the village and the swimming group.
I again liked the journeys the character’s went on. Lola was a big charachter and you can see how her daughter got lost. I really liked the friendships and the scenery and it made me desperate for fish and chips.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly took me a minute to get into, for me was a bit slow but once it got going it was a good book. It wasn’t something I normally would read and I’m glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

What a heart warming read with a fab ending! Really lovely characters that I totally fell in love with!Hope there’s more to come!

I really enjoy this author’s books and will definitely be reading more from her!

This book was a wonderful read and as soon as i began to read it, i just could not stop, it pulled me in and wouldn’t let me go until i had finished it.

It was such a heartwarming story and made me feel all the emotions possible! One minute i was laughing along and the next second i was shedding a few tears.

The author has such a wonderful way with words and i absolutely loved her style of writing too…….

A cute, easy read with a nicely wrapped up ending. Some lovely characters who I would love to hear more about.

This is a first book that I have read by this author. I was totally immersed from the opening page. A beautifully written book based on an idyllic village in Ireland. Flora lives in Sandycove with her husband who unfortunately is not as honest as he should be. A crisis develops and Flora has to make alternate decisions regarding her life. Flora’s friend Kate who lives in France has developed her own problems and decides to return to Sandycove unaware that Flora is facing her own crisis.. Flora’s mum Patsy is widowed and lives in Sandycove. Lola (Kate’s mum) a singer lives in California.
The storyline follows the journey of the four women who all have unique characters. This book covers so many different emotions which are relatable to most women..
When unexpected problems are thrown at these four women they’re drawn to Sandycove and it’s there that they help one another to overcome their problems.
I would like to thank Netgalley for inviting me to read and review this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, it was unputdownable.

A beautifully written story about relationships between a mother and daughter and how it develops. I lov3d how this book unfolded and I was enthralled all theway through. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This was my first Sandycove book and I really enjoyed it.
Telling the stories of Flora, Kate, Lola and Patsy, this book is a great read. Full of Irish character and satisying storylines.
Sian O'Gorman is a modern day Maeve Binchy.

A great read set in Sandycove. Entertaining, engaging and easy to read , the plot is fairly predictable but well told from different points of view. There are some serious issues such as family relationships which give a thoughtful aspect to the book . The setting, in a small town in Ireland, is well portrayed and the tongue in cheek Irish humour made me smile. Definately a feel good factor !

Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC, in exchange for an honest review

I was so happy to be reading another Sandycove story it is a perfect uplifting read for the winter months. I loved the unique stories of the four women but also the fact their connections and love for each other is so beautifully written. I found it so so easy to get lost in the heartwarming narrative of self love and rediscovering who you are and movinh forward. If you easy read based around lifelong friendship and love then this is perfect. #sianogorman #thegirlsfromsandycove #goodreads

I loved this visit back to Sandycove. Sian O'Gorman writes so well about relationships, fresh starts and second chances. A really enjoyable read.

Absolutely loved this book. Sian wrapped you up from the very beginning as if you were one of the characters. I could envision the story enfolding with the depth of the characters and the storyline. Couldn't put this book down. I could see this as a television show.

Sian O’Gorman - The Girls Of Sandycove

Sian O’Gorman takes us back to her glorious setting of Sandycove for another book set in this idyllic Irish village by the sea.

This is a standalone book and tells the stories of Kate, Flora, Patsy and Lola in alternating chapters.

I loved being back in Sandycove. It’s such a warm hearted place, with a community spirit that will heal the most broken of hearts.

I enjoyed the journey that these four women went on. They are all very different, but their home and love bind them together.

Sian O’Gorman writes beautifully. She captures her readers with her charming tales, that are utterly heart warming and uplifting.

Banish those winter blues, with this feel good read.
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With thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for a digital arc of this title.

The book focuses on four women: Flora, Kate, and their moms Patsy and Lola. The story revolves around the relationships between mothers and daughters. Flora and Patsy are very close, while Kate and Lola are distant because Lola, a famous singer, appears to have chosen her career over her daughter.

Each of these women is at a crossroads of sorts, trying to make sense and rebuild their lives. As they take responsibility for past decisions and take bold decisions for their future, we see how the Sandycove community plays a role in their lives. The story explores mother-daughter connections but there’s also a good mix of romance.

A heartwarming story of rediscovering roots, being brave and independent and finding love amidst pain and heartache, The Girls from Sandycove is another winner from the author.

Faith Hogan and Cathy Kelly fans will fall in love with the latest gorgeous novel by Sian O’Gorman: The Girls from Sandycove.

When Kate O’Hare learns that she’s expecting, she realises that the only place she wants to be in is her hometown of Sandycove in Ireland. Packing up her things and leaving her life behind, Kate heads back home and soon discovers that a lot has changed since she had last been in town – including her best friend Flora, who has a crisis of her own to deal with that has upturned her entire world!

Flora had given up everything for love. She thought that she had been one of the lucky ones and that she had found her soulmate and the man she would spent the rest of her life with. Unfortunately though, reality proved to be far removed from her romantic fantasy after her husband’s cruel – and very public – betrayal. Flora has no job, no home and seemingly no prospects, but will Kate being back in town remind her of the woman she once was? Will she fight for what she truly wants and rebuild her life again? Or will her self-esteem never recover after her public humiliation?

Kate and Flora’s mothers are also at a crossroads in their lives and on the precipice of great change. Kate’s mother has just lost the love of her life and after hearing of her daughter’s return to Ireland decides to take a leaf out of her book and follow her back to Sandycove to hopefully build some bridges. Meanwhile, Flora’s mother has decided to take a chance on the unknown and embarks on a brand new professional adventure.

Will these four women find everything they’ve been looking for in Sandycove? Is home truly where the heart is? Or are they all just setting themselves up for major disappointment?

The Girls from Sandycove is an emotional, astute and absorbing tale about forgiveness, healing, hope and new beginnings from Sian O’Gorman that will resonate with women everywhere. The characters in this book are flawed, layered and so nuanced they will feel like your best friends by the last page.

Witty, heartwarming and written straight from the heart, Sian O’Gorman’s The Girls from Sandycove is a compelling tale about friendship, community and love that is perfect for curling up with and losing yourself in.

I wanted to read this book as soon as I saw the cover. I loved spending time with the women of Sandycove. There are mothers and daughters, friendships, relationships to resolve and more. In addition to the characters and plot, I also loved the Irish setting. This title is sure to be enjoyed by lovers of good stories about female characters and those around them.