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Take the plunge into the feel-good, magical world of Sian O'Gorman's fantastic books...

Can learning to say yes change your life?

When Cat Jones is given the opportunity of a lifetime to present one of Ireland’s most popular live daytime shows, alongside TV royalty David Fitzgerald she isn’t sure she is ready for the challenge.

But after being pushed by her mother’s friend Lorraine to say 'yes' to everything for a month, she reluctantly agrees.

What follows is a whirlwind of opportunities where Cat is forced outside her comfort zone with varying degrees of success.

Once she accepts the challenge to take the plunge with the eclectic sea swimming tribe The Forty Footers’in Dublin Bay, she never looks back. She is warmly welcomed into their lives, and learns to find reserves of strength she never knew existed which helps her deal with a toxic ex, and a growing attraction for a handsome TV executive.

With best friends, Becca and Sinead also in need of a re-boot, can Cat empower them to choose 'risk and adventure' or will they go back to their old, safe lives?

Say 'yes' and your whole life will open up in wonderful ways.

Fall in love with this uplifting, feel-good story from bestselling author Sian O'Gorman.

Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Faith Hogan and Cathy Kelly.

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

Praise for Sian O'Gorman

'What a delightful story! It was very uplifting , and made you want to join the group. It had so many interesting characters, who made many changes, in their lives. You wanted the story, to continue!'- Reader Review

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

'Loved it"! Couldn’t stop reading! Saturday morning, 7:30 am; started this lovely story. It is now 11:30 am and while I’ve accomplished not one of my Saturday chores, I did read an incredible book! It made me feel so light-hearted and happy, my chores will be done in no time. Can’t wait to read another of Sian’s heart-warming tales!' - 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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Details

Author
Sian O'Gorman
Narrator
Caroline Lennon
Duration
10 hours 41 minutes
Release Date
8 May 2023
ISBN
9781804269978
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Modern and contemporary fiction, Sea stories, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup

Synopsis

Take the plunge into the feel-good, magical world of Sian O'Gorman's fantastic books...Can learning to say yes change your life?When Cat Jones is given the opportunity of a lifetime to present one of Ireland’s most popular live daytime shows, alongside TV royalty David Fitzgerald she isn’t sure she is ready for the challenge.But after being pushed by her mother’s friend Lorraine to say 'yes' to everything for a month, she reluctantly agrees.What follows is a whirlwind of opportunities where Cat is forced outside her comfort zone with varying degrees of success.Once she accepts the challenge to take the plunge with the eclectic sea swimming tribe The Forty Footers’in Dublin Bay, she never looks back. She is warmly welcomed into their lives, and learns to find reserves of strength she never knew existed which helps her deal with a toxic ex, and a growing attraction for a handsome TV executive.With best friends, Becca and Sinead also in need of a re-boot, can Cat empower them to choose 'risk and adventure' or will they go back to their old, safe lives?Say 'yes' and your whole life will open up in wonderful ways.Fall in love with this uplifting, feel-good story from bestselling author Sian O'Gorman.Perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Faith Hogan and Cathy Kelly.If you love this try Sian's other fantastic books set in Sandycove Bay...Praise for Sian O'Gorman'What a delightful story! It was very uplifting , and made you want to join the group. It had so many interesting characters, who made many changes, in their lives. You wanted the story, to continue!'- Reader Review'Utterly irresistible and joyful - the perfect summer read!' - Faith Hogan'Loved it"! Couldn’t stop reading! Saturday morning, 7:30 am; started this lovely story. It is now 11:30 am and while I’ve accomplished not one of my Saturday chores, I did read an incredible book! It made me feel so light-hearted and happy, my chores will be done in no time. Can’t wait to read another of Sian’s heart-warming tales!' - 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 HarveyBeautiful. 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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