Kelly blinks back tears as she gazes at the wildflower meadows outside her window. In her trembling hands is a letter from beyond the grave, with a secret that could change everything forever…

Kelly’s heart is still in pieces following the death of her husband, Rob. As she opens the creaky gate leading to Orchid Hall, she draws a ragged breath, remembering her final promise to him to travel to Ireland. Desperate to understand his last wish, she hopes this house holds the answers she is searching for.

The glimmering sea and the gorgeous coves of Orchid Bay soon sweep Kelly off her feet. Spending long days and nights renovating the tumbledown house with the help of handsome local villager Mike, she slowly feels her heart beginning to open again. Did her husband send her here because he wanted to give her a fresh start by the wild Irish Sea?

But then a letter from Rob from beyond the grave turns everything she thought she knew on its head. In the pages of his letter, she uncovers the mystery of the house, and its true connection to her husband. The secret shakes her to the core and makes her question everything she ever knew about her husband. Will her husband’s past stop her from making a new life in Orchid Bay, or can she trust again, and take a second chance on love?

An utterly heart-breaking and page-turning read filled with Irish charm, perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Tricia O’Malley and Mary Alice Monroe.

Readers are loving A Secret Daughter from Ireland (Orchid Bay Book 1):

‘A wonderful story which I devoured in a day… A real tear-jerker… A beautiful story set in Ireland.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking… A beautiful, poignant story that you won't want to put down.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Love… Sucks you in and make you want more.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A stunning story… The book made you hungry for a scone. Very moving… Read it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What readers are saying about Ann O’Loughlin:

‘OMG! OMG!!… I was utterly glued to the pages and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face… I was devastated when I turned the last page… Will stay with me for a long time… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Blew me away… Had me sobbing uncontrollably… Unforgettable… A book that has found its place in my heart… A story that I will never forget.’ Sarah K Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Moving and incredibly powerful. A box of tissues will come in handy… It will tear at your heart… An absolutely brilliant read, worth more than 5 stars!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful! Wonderful!!!! I absolutely fell in love with this book!!!!!… Get the tissues ready for this one.’ Dianelikestoread, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐