Book Review - Dreams of Willow House by Susanne O'Leary

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Title: Dreams of Willow House

Author: Susanne O'Leary

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 15th November 2019

Rating: 4 Stars

A gorgeous, compelling page-turner about one woman’s journey to the heart of Ireland and the family secret she’s destined to discover…

Cordelia Mirafiore has never truly felt at home in South Florida, so when she’s unexpectedly called to the reading of a long-lost relative’s will in Ireland, she’s hopeful that escaping to Willow House to meet her family might help her to figure out who she really is…

As soon as Cordelia reaches Sandy Cove, the views of the blue ocean and stunning coastline around her provide a sense of calm she has never felt before. She meets her cousins Maeve and Roisin, who welcome her with open arms, finds herself drawn to a handsome man who is also an outsider in town, and feels an instant spark.

But the rest of the McKenna family aren’t so willing to accept Cordelia, or even believe that she’s family. When they learn that Cordelia is to inherit a third of Willow House, she is forced to prove who she is. All she has are old parish records and a battered box of family photographs, but they lead her to secrets she may not want to uncover.

Can Cordelia find the courage to face her family’s past? Can she trust the mysterious man who has swept her off her feet? Or will the lies told for generations force her to leave Sandy Cove forever?

Second chances begin on Ireland’s shores. An unforgettable story about mothers and daughters, Dreams of Willow House is perfect for fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe.

I felt completely at home reading this book, being back in Sandy Cove and at Willow House. It has been a while since I read the second book int the series, but with the first mentions of Phil, Maeve and Roisin, things came rushing back to me. 

That being said it can easily be read as a standalone as we have a whole new main character, Cordelia, who appears to be a long lost relative of the family.  But just what is she hiding and what secrets will be uncovered about the McKenna family generally. 

I really enjoyed seeing just where this story would take Cordelia, her new found friendship with Sally, and seeing how drawn towards Declan she is.  It was interesting seeing Ireland through the eyes of an American, and her searching for her real roots is interesting. 

A really warm and easy to get into story, that I was very invested in.  Another strong addition to the series. 

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,