Audiobooks by Carmel Harrington

"Family secrets never stay buried… 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers’ wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they’re not happy keeping silent … Readers are loving this story: 'Once again Carmel has us sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Can't praise this book enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Carmel is such an amazing storyteller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Totally absorbing from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly magical book of love and loyalty' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Avena Mansergh-Wallace (Narrator)

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Every Time a Bell Rings

"‘Embraces the spirit and the message of the movie…A must-read’ Karolyn Grimes, actress, ‘Zuzu’ in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ ‘Beautiful and uplifting…Written with such heart it warms the soul’ Claudia Carroll ‘A compelling, magical, festive cracker of a book’ Alexandra Brown, bestselling author of The Great Village Show *** CHRISTMAS 1998 Belle Bailey spent her early years in and out of foster homes, never finding a family to love her. But when she walks into Tess McNulty’s house, her new foster mam opens her arms and heart to the young girl. Tess encourages Belle to write a letter to Santa Clause, and she only wants one thing – a best friend. The very next day, a new kid arrives at Tess’s door. Someone who will change Belle’s life forever. CHRISTMAS 2015 Belle Bailey is now a foster parent herself. With her husband by her side, she has given many children a happier start in life. They’ve loved them all as if they were their own. But then life throws several curveballs to Belle, and this Christmas she wishes she had never been born. But what happens to a Christmas wish when an angel is listening… Will Belle realise, before it's too late, that her life is the most wonderful life of all? Full of Irish charm, magic, and the warmth of the festive season, this is an emotional, romantic, and heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page."

Carmel Harrington (Author), Aoife Mcmahon (Narrator)

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The Life You Left

"The life you lived. The life you loved. The life you left… For fans of Jojo Moyes and Cecelia Ahern. Meet Sarah… It started out like any other day for Sarah Lawler; getting the kids ready for school, making the pack lunches and juggling baby Ella’s feeds. There was no way of knowing that her husband, Paul, would leave for work that morning and simply not come home. Now the questions are piling up quicker than the unpaid bills and, unable to answer her children’s questions about where their Daddy is, Sarah is getting desperate. But it turns out she isn’t quite as alone as she thought she was. When her beloved childhood friend, Edward, comes back into her life, Sarah thinks she’s finally been thrown a life line. There’s just one problem with Edward: Sarah is the only person who can see him. “Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written… it surpasses all expectations.” ChickLitClub"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Breffni Holahan (Narrator)

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The Girl from Donegal

"I LOVED The Girl from Donegal. The storylines are so captivating and the sense of the secret that travels around the world is magical . . . unputdownable’ CATHY KELLY Can you ever forget your first love? Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her fiancé, Davey, was lost following the Irish War of Independence. But a fateful meeting on the wild beauty of Ballymastocker Bay could change everything. Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022 Eight decades later, troubled by her future, Saoirse O’Donnell walks on the pink sands of Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a connection to Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that promises to influence her own heart and her own choice – but that also reveals a long-buried secret. Two women must each make a choice between their past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning two continents, three generations, and joy and tragedy over nearly a century. Praise for The Girl from Donegal ‘A timeless love story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . . . Carmel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster’ HAZEL GAYNOR ‘[The] characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart – you’re rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way’ CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD ‘A terrific read with fabulous historical detail and great characters. Thoroughly engrossing’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN ‘A beautifully told international saga encompassing war and tragedy, life-changing decisions and love in its many facets’ ROISIN MEANEY ‘One of the best books of the year . . . it’s Carmel’s best book yet . . . I lost whole days of my life to this beautiful, sweeping story and I can confidently predict that readers everywhere will too’ CLAUDIA CARROLL ‘An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years, of two women who get a second bite at the cherry’ Sunday Independent"

Aoife Mcmahon, Carmel Harrington (Author), Amy Mcallister, Emma Lowe (Narrator)

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A Mother’s Heart

"How far would you go to protect your family? ’Full of heart and essential truth, this moving book will sweep you to a very satisfying ending and perhaps a few happy tears’ KATIE FFORDE ‘A riveting family saga, with terrific characters, that has you utterly engrossed from start to finish. I loved it’ PATRICIA SCANLAN ‘I absolutely adored every page of it . . . No one blends love and loss, happiness and heartbreak quite the way Carmel does. Not since the late, great Maeve Binchy’ CLAUDIA CARROLL ‘An emotional family drama . . . full of the warmth we’ve come to associate with Carmel’s writing’ HAZEL GAYNOR ‘An exploration of familial love and grief . . . and how in the face of our greatest trials, our strongest bonds can be forged’ ROISIN MEANEY ’Warm, uplifting and thought-provoking . . . The perfect book club read!’ DEBBIE JOHNSON ‘Beautifully written, warm and wise. I adored it’ ALEX BROWN Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand While Rachel Butler likes her life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawke’s Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty and outdoor lifestyle. Malahide, Ireland As Rachel picks up the threads of her life as a single parent, she can’t shake off the memories of her loving family in New Zealand – and her dream house, the villa on the bay. But it’s time to move forwards with their life in Ireland, close to the children’s grandparents, amid the familiar surroundings they all know well. Until the children’s grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere, questioning Rachel's position as stepmother. Until Rachel’s attempts to strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires, pitting everyone against each other. And until her late husband’s parents mend the rift that has existed as long as she’s been married – bringing with them an explosive secret . . ."

Carmel Harrington (Author), Aoife Mcmahon (Narrator)

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Beyond Grace’s Rainbow

"From the USA Today and Irish Times bestselling author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay comes an emotional and poignant story of love, family and resilience. Meet Grace… When young single mother Grace Devlin is diagnosed with cancer her best chance of survival is to find a bone marrow transplant. Only Grace is adopted and her one previous attempt to connect with her birth mother resulted in bitter disappointment. But with her young son Jack to think about, and the return of his father Liam reminding her of feelings she’d thought she’d buried long ago, Grace refuses to give up hope just yet. With the help of her friends she bravely embarks on a journey of discovery – one that will bring her from her home in vibrant Dublin to the unspoilt beauty of the picturesque Wexford coast where Grace must unravel a web of lies and deceit that has spanned over thirty years. With a wonderful cast of supporting characters and plenty of Irish charm, this unforgettable novel will have you laughing and crying at the turn of a page. It’s time to curl up with Carmel… Carmel Harrington is an exciting new Irish voice in women’s fiction – a must read for fans of Jean Grainger, Maeve Binchy and Jojo Moyes! Readers love Carmel Harrington: “This book. There are no words and five stars seems such a low bar when this book is as shockingly good as it is. I even found myself screaming NO WAY and almost woke my baby just because the twists and turns had me that shocked.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s FULL of heart and I’m warning you, it’ll SMASH yours – but put it back together again just before the end.” USA Today bestselling author, Catherine Ryan Howard “An unputdownable journey between New York and Wexford. It is a story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets, and is ultimately a touching love letter to Ireland… She delivers heartache and laughter, and plenty of surprises along the way.” New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor “It’s a BEAUTY!… Quite simply up there with Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn.” No.1 bestselling author, Claudia Carroll"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Caroline Lennon (Narrator)

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The Moon Over Kilmore Quay

"‘A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris When your heart belongs in two places, can you ever truly find home? Brooklyn, New York, Bea has grown up in the heart of the Irish community, always hearing stories of home. When she discovers a letter from her younger self, written years before, it sends her deep into her own family history. Kilmore Quay, Ireland. Years earlier, Lucy Mernagh leaves her much-loved home and family in search of the New York dream. The Big Apple is a world away from the quiet village she grew up in, and the longing for home aches within her. When Bea uncovers a shocking secret, it takes her back across the water to Kilmore Quay, where – finally – long-buried truths will come to light. But fate has one last twist in store… Praise for The Moon Over Kilmore Quay ‘A heart-warming story which shows the power of friendship, family and heritage’ Independent ‘A life-affirming and emotional story on the importance of family and friends’ Woman ‘Unashamedly full of heart … takes the reader on an unputdownable journey between New York and Wexford. It is a story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets … a touching love letter to Ireland’ Hazel Gaynor ‘Love and laughter woven into a beautiful story brimming with Carmel’s trademark warmth’ Milly Johnson ‘A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist that will break your heart’ Alex Brown ‘This fab dual-timeline story is full of secrets, love and all the emotions’ Fabulous ‘A charming, beguiling read, yet another winner from Carmel’ Belfast Telegraph"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Kate Handford, Michele Moran (Narrator)

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My Pear-Shaped Life

"‘So many women will find this book speaks to them. It makes you laugh and cry but it is truly inspiring’ Katie Fforde ‘Sweet, sad, insightful and joyful – this book pressed all the emotion buttons and I’m so glad it did’ Milly Johnson ‘A beautiful, tender and joyful story.’ Susan Lewis Meet Greta. She’s funny. She’s flawed. She’s hiding so much behind her big smile she’s forgotten who she is. But Greta is about to discover that the key to being happy is…being yourself. Greta Gale has played the part of the funny fat one her entire life, hiding her insecurities behind a big smile. But size doesn’t matter when you can laugh at yourself, right? Until Greta realises she’s the only one not laughing. And deep down, she’s not sure if she’ll ever laugh again. But Greta is about to discover that sometimes the best moments in life come when it’s all gone a bit pear-shaped… ‘Poignant and profound, warm and witty, Carmel’s brilliant writing invites us to look beyond the smiley face to the complex tangle of emotions inside us all. I absolutely adored it’ Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley ‘Warm, engrossing storytelling at its best’ Irish Times bestseller Sheila O’Flanagan"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Amy Mcallister (Narrator)

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A Thousand Roads Home

"‘Warm, uplifting & important…a very VERY special book’ Marian Keyes ‘Beautifully moving and uplifting’ Cecelia Ahern ‘Convincing characters, always gripping, endearing, with a cracking pace’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme’ DAILY MAIL Meet Tom. Or Dr O’Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don’t even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn’t living his best life. Burdened by grief, he’s only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world. Then there’s Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time – and Tom needs her help. There are a thousand ways to find your home – you just need to be brave enough to look for them. Why readers and authors love Carmel Harrington: ‘At 72 years old I have lived a life that encompasses most of your stories and you give a lift to my soul that inspires me’ Ruth, Norwich ‘Brave and original’ Liz Nugent ‘Important, life-affirming and bursting with Carmel’s trademark warmth and hope. It belongs on everyone’s shelf, and in everyone’s hearts’ Hazel Gaynor ‘Timely, moving and FULL of heart’ Catherine Ryan Howard ‘A remarkable, special, joyous book that captured my heart’ Alex Brown ‘Fearless, brave and so full of heart…Carmel has written her first number one’ Claudia Carroll"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Frank Grimes, Jill Crawford (Narrator)

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The Woman at 72 Derry Lane

"‘A complete page-turner and an emotional rollercoaster. Tissues will be required’ Sinead Moriarty ‘A wonderfully life-affirming book…Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty’ New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she’s lost it all…including her marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea’s worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of their own making. Has help been next door without them realising it? With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington. Praise for The Woman at 72 Derry Lane: ‘I both cried and laughed…one of the best books I have ever read’ Woman’s Way ‘Both heart-wrenching and uplifting. The perfect summer read’ Irish Times Bestseller Fionnuala Kearney"

Carmel Harrington (Author), Aoife Mcmahon (Narrator)

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The Things I Should Have Told You

"‘Anyone who loved the great Maeve Binchy will adore this gorgeous gem of a book’ – Claudia Carroll The gripping new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the BGE Irish Book Awards. Every family has a story… Meet the Guinness family… But for the Guinness family a happy ending looks out of reach. Olly and Mae's marriage is crumbling, their teenage daughter Evie is on a mission to self-destruct and their beloved Pops is dying of cancer. Their once strong family unit is slowly falling apart. But Pops has one final gift to offer his beloved family – a ray of hope to cling to. As his life's journey draws to a close, he sends his family on an adventure across Europe in a camper van, guided by his letters, his wisdom and his love. Because Pops knows that all his family need is time to be together, to find their love for each other and to find their way back home… What readers are saying about Carmel Harrington: ‘Carmel Harrington…will make you see life in a different way’ – Woman’s Way ‘A wonderfully life-affirming, heart-warming book. Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty, you'd have to be made of stone not to laugh and cry’ – New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor ‘I always feel a little richer for having read one of Carmel’s books…this inspiring and emotional family-centred read stole my heart’ – Between the Lines"

Carmel Harrington, Emer O’connor (Author), Aidan Kelly, Caroline Lennon (Narrator)

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