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The Disengagement Ring
- Author
- Clodagh Murphy
- Narrator
- Caroline Lennon
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 17 June 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
After a series of hopeless relationships, Kate O’Neill is ready to settle down. So when her boyfriend Brian finally asks her to marry him, she accepts. Her only misgiving is that her family don’t like him. But she’s sure they’ll come around in time.
However, her eccentric mother Grace thinks Kate is making a big mistake. So she conspires to pack her off to Tuscany for the summer to work as a private chef for rock band Walking Wounded – whose manager just happens to be Kate’s lifelong crush, Will Sargent.
Though catering to wayward rock stars and their demanding entourage is challenging, Kate loves her new job. But spending time with Will dredges up old feelings, and her biggest challenge is remembering that she has a fiancé – and Will has a girlfriend.
As temperatures rise, will Kate be able to keep her head and figure out where her heart truly lies?
A sparkling romantic escape filled with humour, heart, and life-changing second chances!
Praise for Clodagh Murphy:
‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri
‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ BookMadJo
‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Herding Cats
‘Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read’ Reviews in Heels
‘If you haven’t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre – you don’t know what you are missing’ Kirsty’s Book Reviews
‘This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment’ Books, Life and Everything
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Details
- Author
- Clodagh Murphy
- Narrator
- Caroline Lennon
- Duration
- 12 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781805578178
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction
Synopsis
Escape for the summer with BESTSELLER Clodagh Murphy's brilliantly charming, relatable romance 💕☀️ A must-read for fans of Marian Keyes, Phoebe Macleod and Beth O’Leary!After a series of hopeless relationships, Kate O’Neill is ready to settle down. So when her boyfriend Brian finally asks her to marry him, she accepts. Her only misgiving is that her family don’t like him. But she’s sure they’ll come around in time.However, her eccentric mother Grace thinks Kate is making a big mistake. So she conspires to pack her off to Tuscany for the summer to work as a private chef for rock band Walking Wounded – whose manager just happens to be Kate’s lifelong crush, Will Sargent.Though catering to wayward rock stars and their demanding entourage is challenging, Kate loves her new job. But spending time with Will dredges up old feelings, and her biggest challenge is remembering that she has a fiancé – and Will has a girlfriend.As temperatures rise, will Kate be able to keep her head and figure out where her heart truly lies?A sparkling romantic escape filled with humour, heart, and life-changing second chances!Praise for Clodagh Murphy:‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ BookMadJo‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Herding Cats‘Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read’ Reviews in Heels‘If you haven’t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre – you don’t know what you are missing’ Kirsty’s Book Reviews‘This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment’ Books, Life and Everything
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