In The Irish Family Secret, Ginny returns after ten years to Roone Bay burdened by a big secret that will affect two families.

The Irish Family Secret by Daisy O’Shea

Genre/Categories/Setting: Women’s Fiction, Complicated Family Drama, Romance, Family Secrets, Ireland

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My Summary of The Irish Family Secret:

Thanks #NetGalley @Bookouture for a complimentary e ARC of #TheIrishFamilySecret upon my request. All opinions are my own.

As part of her job as an archeologist, Ginny returns home to Roone Bay after ten years burdened by a secret that will affect two families: hers and the Savage family. She doesn’t count on the sudden and growing attraction she feels for the handsome Ruari Savage. In this complicated family drama, will all the secrets be revealed? Will there be reconciliation and understanding?

#3 in a stand-alone series set in Roone Bay

My Thoughts:

Complicated Family Drama

Complicated family drama is my favorite as long as it is believable and not too dysfunctional. Forgiveness and reconciliation are often rewarding themes. The drama in this story involves feuding families and two couples: Ginny and Ben ten years ago, and their ancestors Molly and Darvan in the 1920s. The pasts of both couples are revealed through periodic flashbacks (clearly indicated by chapter titles and dates). In the present, will Ginny and Ruari be able to heal decades of hurt and mistrust and bring the two families together?

Secrets

Secrets propel this story forward and drive much of the action. Secrets from the past and present-day secrets must be bravely exposed for true healing and forgiveness. Sometimes the truth is less destructive than the much-feared secrets.

A Strong Sense of Place

Because Ginny is an archeologist focusing on preserving Irish history and educating the public on Irish mystical legends and monuments, much time is spent in the beautiful and lush countryside. The author’s vivid descriptive details provide a strong sense of place as a backdrop for this dramatic story. If you love Ireland, you will enjoy this aspect of the story (and series).

***may contain spoilers***
Content Consideration: rape (in the past); unplanned pregnancy; circumstances for unwed pregnant girls; a prison beating; tragic deaths; unwanted affection; mental health

Recommending The Irish Family Secret

I have read and enjoyed the first two installments in this stand-alone Emerald Isles series set in fictional Roone Bay. This is the first one for which I have written a full review. Because these are stand-alones (connected by location), it is possible to read them in any order. The first one, The Irish Key, provides an introduction to Roone Bay. If you enjoy stories set in Ireland, women’s fiction with substantial themes, and sides of sweet (closed-door) romance, you might consider this well-written series!

My Rating:  4  Stars

Meet the Author of The Irish Family Secret, Daisy O’Shea

Daisy O’Shea lives in the south of Ireland and is a full-time author. She lives with her husband in a renovated farmhouse with a bundle of rescued cats, dogs, and other creatures. They love the wild landscape, the rocky coasts, and traditional Irish music. There is a lot more on her website: daisy0shea dot com.

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