Roisin Meaney

It''s never too late for second chances...For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She''s moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn''t take chances. Suddenly she''s facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she''s lost.Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her, and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House...From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new heart-breaking yet hopeful read about putting the broken pieces of your life back together again, even when it feels impossible, and the importance of community - perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell.

'I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon AffairThree great loves. Two very different countries. One step closer to finding her way home... As a new decade begins, hopeless romantic and big dreamer Ellen is finally moving on from her hometown. In Galway she takes a job in a bookshop, and somewhere between the dusty bookshelves and the quiet afternoons, a bookseller named Ben finds a place in her heart. Fast forward, and the bright lights (and cosy flats) of London are calling Ellen's name. There she meets Leo, a charming, attentive city banker who's everything she's ever wanted. And wherever she goes, her heart beats in time with her childhood friend, Danny - though they never seem to be in the right place at the right time. If home is where the heart is, where will Ellen's lead he? ne Day meets The Flatshare in this uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Lucy Diamond and anyone who loved the TV show, Love Life. Readers loved moving through life with Ellen in Moving On:'What a wonderful narrative, beautifully written. I couldn't put it down.' Real Reader Review ?'I thoroughly enjoyed [this book]...reminded me of Frankie by Graham Norton, with a dash of Maeve Binchy' Real Reader Review ?'I have read every Roisin Meaney novel and this one kept me up until 2am. There is such warmth about the characters in her books and the reader just becomes emerged in their lives. A feel-good book with drama and sadness along the way.' Real Reader Review ?'I can't give this book enough praise, what a fantastic, unputdownable read. It's the best of her books yet...I devoured it in a couple of days.' Real Reader Review ?'Roisin Meaney does a gorgeous job carrying the story of Ellen forward through the decades...A bittersweet yet uplifting tale, Moving On is a deeply emotional story that tugs at all the heartstrings...Stunning.' Real Reader Review ?'A wonderful story of love and forgiveness, lost and found love and complicated families. I loved every minute of it.' Real Reader Review ?*Moving On spent was an Irish Times bestseller w/e 08/02/25 and remained in the chart for seven weeks

'I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon AffairThree great loves. Two very different countries. One step closer to finding her way home... As a new decade begins, hopeless romantic and big dreamer Ellen is finally moving on from her hometown. In Galway she takes a job in a bookshop, and somewhere between the dusty bookshelves and the quiet afternoons, a bookseller named Ben finds a place in her heart. Fast forward, and the bright lights (and cosy flats) of London are calling Ellen's name. There she meets Leo, a charming, attentive city banker who's everything she's ever wanted. And wherever she goes, her heart beats in time with her childhood friend, Danny - though they never seem to be in the right place at the right time. If home is where the heart is, where will Ellen's lead he? ne Day meets The Flatshare in this uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Lucy Diamond and anyone who loved the TV show, Love Life. Real readers loved this book:'Amazing. I loved the depth of Ellen's journey...the writing is sharp, the pacing spot on, and the romance both tender and swoon worthy...will leave you hooked' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'What a delightful page turner. [Roisin Meaney] can write!!! Loved every minute of it and was crying openly at the end. Fabulous!' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'I absolutely loved it from start to finish. I adored the central character of Ellen...easily the best book I have read of 2025!' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'An absolutely delicious read that I didn't want to end. I was engrossed from start to finish...A really engrossing tale of family, friendship, love and loss. Highly recommend' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'Fantastic read!...Loved this book' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'Really enjoyed this read, perfect for cosying up on the sofa' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'A stunning, emotional rollercoaster that had me completely hooked...it had me laughing, crying, and rooting for Ellen every step of the way. One of my new favourites - highly recommended if you love stories about life's messy, beautiful twists!' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'A fabulous story...heartwarming' NetGalley Reviewer ? 'Beautifully told. Recounted Ellen's life so beautifully you could almost feel you knew her...a very gentle an uplifting read' NetGalley Reviewer ?