Magnolia Manor Series: Book 3
Publication Date: December 2, 2024
By the sparkling sea on the Wild Atlantic Way sits a manor full of secrets, and a woman who will do anything for a second chance…
Staring up at the magnificent, rose-covered walls of her grandmother’s house, Violet Fleury isn’t sure she’ll be welcome inside. After running from her hometown in Ireland to follow her dreams of acting, she’s back to play Irish legend, Kathleen O’Sullivan, in a local film. She’s vowed to tell the story of the woman her village are so proud of – and to build bridges with the family she drifted away from. But will they give her a second chance?
Violet’s sisters might be hesitant, but whilst helping with her sweet young nieces and nephews, Violet feels closer to them than ever before. Then Violet’s leading man, dangerously handsome Jack Montgomery, arrives in the peaceful countryside. The instant chemistry between them is as fiery as Violet’s flaming red hair… and discovering stories about Kathleen from the locals, Violet sees Jack’s kindness too. He even wins over Violet’s sisters. Could he help stitch their family back together?
But when Violet finds dusty, handwritten notes from Kathleen in her research, she wonders if this legendary woman was the heroine everyone thinks. And when Jack pulls out of the film, Violet is heartbroken. The villagers, and Violet’s whole family, are in awe of Kathleen’s story – and Violet had even started to imagine staying in Ireland. But without Jack by her side, could these secrets destroy the town’s reputation, and the second chance she’s been dreaming of?
A mesmerising story about secret lives and fresh starts, set on the wild, rugged shores of rural Ireland. Fans of Tricia O’Malley, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will fall head over heels for this beautiful romance.
Budding actress Violet Fleury lands a big break when she is tapped to play Kathleen O’Sullivan in a biopic. Not only does she get a chance to tell the Irish star’s story, but filming will take place in Magnolia Manor—Violet’s family home.
However, going home means mending relationships that have been left to fester. Author Susanne O’Leary serves up the third installment of the Magnolia Manor series in The Girl with the Irish Secret. Determined to make this role a success, Violet probes into the life of the late actress. To accurately portray someone who served as a trailblazer for other actresses requires Violet to step into her shoes. The author brings this element to life as Violet gets closer to learning more about Kathleen. What will happen, though, if Violet discovers the real person is nothing like the one depicted in the script?
Magnolia Manor serves not only as the literal place of home but also as a place of refuge. Its picturesque beauty shines through the author’s depiction. Before Violet can fully enjoy returning home, she must rebuild family relationships, which proves challenging. Her grandmother’s steady advice provides her with hope as she tackles obstacles personally and professionally.
The author also weaves in romance in the form of leading man Jack Montgomery. He has his own personal demons to battle, but there is something about Violet that sparks his interest.
The Girl with the Irish Secret offers a young actress an opportunity to delve into the past and deliver the real story about a beloved industry icon. 
Susanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 20 novels, mainly in the romantic fiction genre. She has also written three crime novels and two in the historical fiction genre. The wife of a former diplomat, she has also been a fitness teacher and a translator. She now writes full-time from either of two locations, a rambling house in County Tipperary, Ireland or a little cottage overlooking the Atlantic in Dingle, County Kerry. When she is not scaling the mountains of said counties, or doing yoga, she keeps writing, producing a book every six months.
