Cathy Kelly

Born in Belfast, Cathy Kelly always wanted to write and after studying journalism went to work at one of Ireland's national Sunday newspapers. Her first novel, Woman to Woman, went straight in to the Irish bestseller list and stayed there for 8 weeks. To date she has written 12 novels. Her books are number one bestsellers and are published in many countries around the world, in English and in translation. Cathy is an Ambassador for UNICEF in Ireland, helping to raise awareness of the plight of children orphaned in Africa through Aids, and recently finished judging the People’s Novelist competition in conjunction with The Alan Titchmarsh Show. She lives with her husband, John and seven-year-old twin boys in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. She is available to interview and write features.

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The House on Willow Street Cathy Kelly March 2012 Book of the Month. The author is fast establishing herself as the new Maeve Binchy and the setting of this book in an idyllic Irish coastal village called Avalon adds... Format: Hardback - Released: 01/03/2012 Lovereading Price: £11.24 - Saving £3.75 (25%)

Past Secrets Cathy Kelly Warm, eventful, addictive, poignant and emotional. Not her best but Kelly fans will love it. Newcomers have a treat in store.Similar this month: Marian Keyes, Carole Matthews.Comparison: Maeve Binchy, Erica James, Patricia... Format: Paperback (a Format) - Released: 19/02/2007 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

Always And Forever Cathy Kelly When it comes to female friendship, believable characters and warm Irish affection there are few to beat this author. Comparison: Maeve Binchy, Marian Keyes, Patricia Scanlan. Similar this month: Kate O’Riordan, Daisy Jordan. Format: Paperback (a Format) - Released: 19/09/2005 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

Always And Forever Cathy Kelly Friendship and warmth are the hallmarks of Cathy Kelly’s novels and this one is absolutely no exception. Always and Forever interweaves the ever-changing lives of three women – Mel, a high-flying career woman who decides on voluntary redundancy, Frankie, a... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/03/2005 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

Christmas Magic Cathy Kelly A festive collection of short stories by Cathy Kelly, the number 1 best-selling author. Christmas Magic is full of charming and witty tales of life, love and the everyday dilemmas that we all face, all told in Cathy’s unique voice.... Format: Hardback - Released: 10/11/2011 Lovereading Price: £9.74 - Saving £3.25 (25%)