Memories of Wild Rose Bay: An utterly uplifting and gripping Irish romance (Sandy Cove #5)

A feel-good love story about taking chances and finding yourself, set under the endless, twinkling stars of the Wild Atlantic Way.

When Kate O’Rourke takes up a temporary position as a doctor in Sandy Cove, she hopes spending time in the place where her father was from will help her find herself again. Ever since his passing she has felt lost, but she imagines the calming sound of the sea on the Irish coast will allow her to heal.

Kate immediately feels at home in the old surgery, and as she takes walks beside the camellia bushes along Wild Rose Bay and meets every resident in the tiny village, she feels like this is where she’s meant to be. And when she’s told about local healer Cormac O’Shea, she’s excited to learn even more about the history of the area, and meet the man who every woman in town says is so charming.

But Kate quickly realises that she and Cormac have different ideas about how their patients should be treated. Kate is efficient and well-organised, whilst Cormac is wild and spontaneous, passionate about his ancestors’ reliance on Irish healing. And their differences cause more sparks than Kate is prepared to admit.

Just as Kate and Cormac begin to understand one another, Kate’s old life threatens to call her away from Sandy Cove forever. And she is finally forced to decide what life she wants to lead, and what kind of person she wants to be…

A beautiful story about finding love in Ireland, Memories of Wild Rose Bay is a gorgeously uplifting read. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Sheila O’Flanagan and Mary Alice Monroe won’t stop turning the pages.

What readers are saying about Memories of Wild Rose Bay:

‘A sweet escape… Trust Susanne O’Leary to give me a book which was JUST PERFECT on a lazy rainy afternoon. Took me two hours to read. What a bliss to escape into the delightful locales of Sandy Cove.’ Shalini’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘A book you won't want to put down… Absolutely exquisite… Can make you laugh and cry. A brilliant feel-good story that I really needed.’ Beyond the Books, 5 stars

‘Breathtaking… A feel-good story of taking chances, learning acceptance, and finding where your heart belongs.’ Gia Scribes

‘This series gets better with every new book. A great feel-good book set in a great location. I am looking forward to reading more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A sweet romantic story about moving forward and believing in yourself… I got so wrapped up in the lives of the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Beautiful… I was pulled into the setting… A light hearted feel-good novel but also a strangely powerful story of staying true to yourself.’ LoopyLouLaura

‘What a lovely story this proved to be, with a great setting in a beautiful small, coastal community and plenty of fantastic characters… A heart-warming story… [A] gorgeous read.’ Splashes Into Books

‘This book is utterly delightful in every sense of the word. Be prepared to be swept up in this story and these characters. I am ready to go to Sandy Cove, Ireland for a visit myself. I highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘[A] beautiful romance… A heart-warming feel-good read for a weekend off work for sure!… This was such a lovely refreshing read!… The setting of this book is just absolutely stunning! The beautiful scenery found in Ireland is just described exquisitely! This really helped to create the magic, and a warming atmosphere!’ The Book Reviewing Mum