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For Once In My Life

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What to expect

A beautifully heart-warming book club read from Sian O'Gorman

A tale of love, discovery, and second chances...

In the bustling world of Dublin's advertising scene, Kitty O’Sullivan, a copywriter, feels an unexplainable void in her life that she can't quite pinpoint. Her five-year relationship with Dave is stagnant, her creative juices have dried up and she’s even entertaining thoughts of marriage as a cure-all! Something’s missing from her life but she can’t work out exactly what it is…

When Dave decides to take time out from ‘them’, Kitty finds herself momentarily liberated to explore life and have some fun. She and best friend Shazza are corralled into joining a five-aside football team where she meets the intriguing Sweetman brothers, Tom and Rory.

As they sail around the enchanting coast of Dublin, engage in fierce football battles and stumble upon a magical secret drinking den, Kitty falls in love with her new life - and her new self - but is it only temporary until Dave returns?

Will Kitty find the answers to life's mysteries and take charge of her future?

Join Kitty on this journey of love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of a life truly worth living.

Perfect from the fans of Faith Hogan and Laura Pearson

If you love this try Sian's other fantastic books set in Sandycove Bay...

Praise for Sian O'Gorman

'A Happy Story - I love the way Sian writes about people in everyday life. The ups and downs, I laughed and cried ( happy and sad tears) - we all need happy endings!'- Reader Review

'Utterly irresistible and joyful - the perfect summer read!' - Faith Hogan

'A truely wonderful book. I loved everything about this book. It is a perfect holiday read. Great characters.Sian o German has the gift of story telling. Can't wait for her next book.!' - Reader Review

' Warm and sparkling and wonderful. I so enjoyed this book! I loved the characters, and how positive and uplifting and fun it was. It is well-written and I enjoyed the magical way all the pieces came together. A very enjoyable feel-good story! I hope the author writes more books! - Reader Review

'Very well written!! I couldn’t put it down, one stimulating turn after another. Siam O’Gorman is a brilliant writer of romance' - Reader Review

'A heartwarming read. What a wonderful book to read. Love everything about Ireland. A cute story with real characters you love to know.- Reader Review

'Delightful. Healing , hope and joy all because of family.' - Reader Review

'Delicious! An upbeat, witty read about friends, family and following your dreams.' - Gillian Harvey

Beautiful. A great story with vivid characters set in Dublin, Ireland. Heartbreak and love with a lovely family ups and downs.' - Reader Review

'A book with everything. A real 5 star read.' - Claudia Carroll

'Thoroughly Enjoyable! Do not miss an opportunity to read this lovely, heartwarming story! So happy that I stumbled upon this author, and I can’t wait to download some more. Just love it when I find a new author to explore.......this was surely a memorable reading experience!' - Reader Review

'Loved this. Oh, this book lifted me so much! Heartbreak turned into triumph! And the wonderful people of Ireland; I never get tired of reading about them!I am now following this author and will always read whatever she writes. She's definitely in my top ten!' - Reader Review

'A gorgeous story of friendship, community and starting over'- Jessica Redland

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