Irish Guesthouse on the Green

Welcome to O'Mara's, the Irish Guesthouse-where the beds are cozy, the breakfasts are hearty, and the guests bring more baggage than just their suitcases! When Aisling O'Mara traded her high-flying career for the chaos of running her family's Dublin guesthouse, she knew it wouldn't be easy. With a menopausal receptionist who speaks her mind, a cleaner who believes in resting more than scrubbing, a hot-tempered cook, and a cunning fox who treats the rubbish bin like an all-you-can-eat buffet, every day is an adventure. Add in a revolving door of quirky guests, and O'Mara's is never dull. Aisling tells herself she's too busy for romance, especially with her heart still tender from a recent heartbreak. But when Una Brennan checks in, something shifts. Una once passed by O'Mara's as a young girl, brimming with dreams. Now she's back-older, wiser, and carrying secrets Aisling is determined to uncover. Because at O'Mara's, everyone has a story. Some bring laughter, some bring tears-but a few have the power to change everything… and reveal what's been right in front of you all along. 'If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love this series.' Reader Review

Lately, Moira O'Mara has been wearing a secretive Mona Lisa smile, leaving her sister Aisling-and the rest of the family-dying to know what she's up to. But Moira's not ready to spill the beans about the new man in her life just yet. They already tease her about her love for a good party (she's Irish, after all-what's life without a little fun?), so for now, her romance is staying firmly under wraps. Meanwhile, Tessa Delaney has flown all the way from New Zealand to face the ghosts of her past and attend her high school reunion. As a teenager, a bully's cruel words left scars that never quite faded, but she's ready to reclaim her confidence and move on. Staying at O'Mara's, the charming Dublin guesthouse, feels like the perfect place to start. When Moira and Tessa's paths cross, they find an unexpected connection, and swapping stories, they realize they have more in common than they ever imagined-and that sometimes, sharing your troubles makes them that little bit easier to bear. Along the way, they'll discover what truly matters in life: family, friendship, self-acceptance, and the surprising magic of second chances.

Moira and Maureen O'Mara have left their home at O'Mara's Irish Guesthouse overlooking St Stephen's Green. They're off to spend quality time away together, But they aren't on your usual mother-daughter trip. Oh no, Moira and her mammy have just arrived in Vietnam! It's Maureen's dream to sail on a Junk (who knew?), and as for Moira, she's come along for the ride under duress. Maureen feels her youngest daughter's floundering, and this trip might just be the making of her. Join them on an unforgettable adventure as they travel on the hop-on-hop-off bus from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi. Sally-Ann, who has travelled from Australia, has very different reasons for being in Vietnam. She and her late husband served there during the war, but what's brought her back to a country she vowed she'd never return to? By the time the bus pulls into Hanoi's Giap Bat bus station, these three women's lives will be forever changed.

Welcome to O'Mara's the Irish guesthouse, where laughter is the best room service… Roisin O'Mara. Rosi regrets a lot of things. She regrets having just scoffed the out-of-date chocolate bar she found down the bottom of her bag and the cheese she ate before bed the night before-it gave her the strangest dreams. Her mammy always told her not to eat cheese before bed. She should have listened, just like when Mammy asked if marrying Colin was the right choice because that's her biggest regret. When Rosi discovers a secret Colin's been keeping, she hightails it back to the family fold in Dublin. It's not just about her, though; there's their son Noah to think about, too, and Rosi's not sure she's strong enough to stand on her own two feet. Reggie Nolan has regrets, too. Saying sorry isn't in his vocabulary, but time's running out. He's come to stay at O'Mara's to try and find the strength to put things right with the person he loves most. With a bit of sisterly love and some advice from her Mammy, will Roisin be able to move forward? And can Reggie make amends for what he did thirty years ago before it's too late?

Two Christmases, two second chances. A heart-warming O'Mara family Christmas story that will have you laughing out loud... Roisin O'Mara has already endured a pre-Christmas, Christmas in London with her insufferable soon to be ex-mother-in-law and husband. With her son, Noah, and an unexpected extra guest in tow, she's arrived in Dublin for her second Christmas. It's not just her family Roisin's looking forward to seeing, though. She hasn't been able to stop thinking about Shay, the man she met on her last visit home. But the timing was wrong. It still is, and she's not sure he's someone she should let get close. Everybody deserves a second chance at love, though, or so her mammy says, but will Roisin miss out on hers? Cliona Whelan was a woman born before her time. She put her career before love in the days when a woman couldn't have both, and success came at a cost. But, then, a Christmas card arrives, offering her a second chance, but is it too late? This year come and spend Christmas with the O'Maras. There'll be laughter, and tears, a roaring fire to curl up in front of, mulled wine and cake, lots of cake.