First published 2016
Marian abandons her Chicago life when she falls deeply in love with Dermot, following him across the ocean to the Irish countryside where he plans to run his father's medical practice. Their new beginning in rural Ireland turns to nightmare when tragedy strikes and Dermot dies unexpectedly, leaving Marian widowed and stranded in an unfamiliar place. She throws herself into village activities, desperate to manage her overwhelming grief. Then anonymous threatening messages begin arriving. Marian takes the notes to local police officer Jack Cantwell, who starts an investigation. What Jack uncovers destroys everything Marian believed about her marriage. The man she loved and trusted kept dark secrets that shatter her understanding of their relationship. Now Marian must confront painful truths about Dermot while deciding whether to rebuild her life in Glanmillish or return to America. The small Irish village holds more mysteries than she imagined, and Marian faces a choice between running from the truth or finding the courage to trust again.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance
Setting: Chicago, Glanmillish, Ireland
Period: contemporary
346 pages · Paperback · Hachette Books Ireland
Content warnings: death