Frequently Asked Questions
Love in Dooncarra
What is Love in Dooncarra about? Love in Dooncarra is a series of six interconnected standalone romances set in Dooncarra, a charming coastal village in Ireland. Each book follows a different couple falling in love while the town fights to secure the Dooncarra Community Renewal Grant — funding that could save its historic buildings and family businesses.
What heat level is this series? Sweet and closed-door. No explicit content of any kind. Wholesome, feel-good romance suitable for all adult readers.
Does every book have a happily ever after? Yes, every book ends with a guaranteed happily ever after. No cliffhangers.
What tropes are in this series? Fake engagement, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity/snowed in, friends to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine. Each book leads with a different trope.
Do I need to read the books in order? Each book is a standalone, so you can start anywhere. That said, characters from earlier books appear in later ones, so reading in order gives you a richer experience of the village.
Where should I start? The Pub Owner's Proposal (Book 1) is the most popular starting point. The Historian's Heart is a prequel novella if you like to begin at the very beginning.
Is this series available on Kindle Unlimited? Yes, the full series is available to read free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Who are these books for? Readers who love small-town Irish settings, cosy community stories, sweet romance with no steam, and characters you want to root for. If you enjoy Tricia O'Malley or Debbie Macomber, you'll feel right at home in Dooncarra.
Love in Ballycove
What is Love in Ballycove about? Love in Ballycove is a series of six interconnected standalone romances set in Ballycove, a windswept village on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Each book follows a different couple finding love against a backdrop of colourful cottages, rugged cliffs, found-family friendships, and a community that knows everyone's business. The books span summer through Christmas.
What heat level is this series? Sweet and closed-door. No explicit content. Wholesome, feel-good romance in the Hallmark tradition.
Does every book have a happily ever after? Yes, every book ends with a guaranteed happily ever after. No cliffhangers.
What tropes are in this series? Fake engagement, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, later-in-life romance, single dad Christmas romance, and grumpy/sunshine. Book 4 features a later-in-life heroine and is particularly popular with readers who want mature protagonists centred.
Do I need to read the books in order? Each book is a complete standalone. Characters from earlier books reappear, so reading in order gives a fuller picture of the village, but it isn't required.
Where should I start? The Ballycove Vow is a short prequel novella and a lovely introduction to the world. The Cottage by the Cliffs (Book 1) is the natural starting point for the main series.
Is this a Christmas series? The series spans the full year. Books 1 to 3 are set in summer, Book 4 in autumn, and Books 5 and 6 in the run-up to Christmas. Lights at the Lighthouse (Book 5) and Christmas Bells and Ballycove Vows (Book 6) are both festive reads.
Is this series available on Kindle Unlimited? Yes, the full series is available to read free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Who are these books for? Readers who love cosy Irish settings, Hallmark-style warmth, sweet romance with zero steam, and stories about community and belonging. Fans of Faith Hogan, Melissa Hill, or Tricia O'Malley will feel very at home.
Love in Ballymara
What is Love in Ballymara about? Love in Ballymara is a series of six interconnected standalone romances set in Ballymara, a storm-battered coastal town in Ireland where the community is fighting to save The Seaglass Inn from a developer's buyout. Each book follows a different couple falling in love across one year of fundraisers, festivals, and fresh starts — from January storms through to a midsummer grand opening.
What heat level is this series? Sweet and closed-door. No explicit content. Clean, wholesome romance throughout.
Does every book have a happily ever after? Yes, every book ends with a guaranteed happily ever after. No cliffhangers.
What tropes are in this series? Forced proximity, second chance romance, friends to lovers with fake dating, enemies to lovers, single dad romance, former sweethearts reunited, and opposites attract/workplace romance. Each book is tied to a different Irish seasonal festival, from St Brigid's Day in February through to Bealtaine in May.
Do I need to read the books in order? Each book is a standalone, but they follow the calendar year in Ballymara and the ongoing story of The Seaglass Inn, so reading in order gives the most satisfying experience. The stakes build as the series progresses.
Where should I start? The Seaglass Key is a free prequel novella — available when you join the mailing list — and a perfect low-commitment introduction to the world. The Hotel on the Headland (Book 1) is where the main series begins.
Is this series complete? The series is currently in progress with new books releasing monthly. Books 1 to 4 are available now, with Books 5 and 6 coming in May and June 2026.
Is this series available on Kindle Unlimited? Yes, the full series is available to read free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Who are these books for? Readers who love slow-burn Irish romance, community-centred stories, seasonal settings, and sweet romance with genuine emotional payoff. Fans of Tricia O'Malley, Melissa Hill, and Faith Hogan will feel very at home in Ballymara.