The Summer of Serendipity, Ali McNamara
The Summer of Serendipity, Ali McNamara
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The Summer of Serendipity
The magical feel good perfect holiday read

Author: Ali McNamara

Narrator: Deidre O’Connell

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/13/2017


Synopsis

'Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with Ballykiltara!' - Cathy Bramley

You'll find a warm welcome in this magical story from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van and From Notting Hill with Love, Actually

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One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there's a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it.

'The Welcome House' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there's always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor.

While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that surround the old house and the town. But for a woman who has always been focussed on her work, she's remarkably distracted by Finn, the attractive manager of the local hotel.
But will she ever discover the real truth behind the mysterious 'Welcome House'? Or will the house cast its magical spell over Ren and help her to find true happiness?

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'Breathtakingly scenic, full of love, friendship, romance, magic... made me want to move to Ballykiltara right away' - Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage

What readers are saying about The Summer of Serendipity

'A really heartwarming novel' - The Booktrail

'Make sure you pack it into your case for any summer trips you might be planning' - t*rexes and tiaras

'A magical read full of mystery, romance and mythical Irish charm. This summery novel will make you look at your own life with new eyes and see that spark of magic in the stories that surround you every day' - Laura Bambrey Books

'A book guaranteed to lift your spirits this summer' - charlenejess.wordpress.com

'A lovely, warm and sweet read' - Bleach House Library

'This book entranced and mystified me. I was desperate to discover the secret of the welcome house, just as much as Ren was. The book pulled me in and its mixture of fun and folklore kept me turning pages till the end' - Rachale's Reads

'An enticing novel, bringing together a wonderful story, filled with friendly, realistic characters, gorgeous scenery, and a little bit of magic' - Whispering Stories

'Another warm and funny love story from Ali and I highly recommend escaping with it this summer' - One More Page

'Everything you need for a holiday read... it's humorous, it's magical and it's so full of delightful charm that you can't help but enjoy it!' - The Quiet Knitter

'I had a feeling I would fall in love with this tale and that's exactly what I did!' - Fiction Dreams

'I loved this book from start to finish' - Kelly's Book Corner

'A magical and charming read, rich in scenery and community that'll make you fall in love' - Samantha Kilford

About Ali McNamara

Ali lives in Cambridgeshire with her family and her beloved dogs. In her spare time she likes antique shopping, people watching, and daydreaming, usually accompanied by a good cup of coffee!Ali has two chronic illnesses: M.E./CFS and UCTD and is a disability and invisible disability advocate.To find out more about Ali visit her website: www.alimcnamara.co.ukor follow her on Twitter @AliMcNamara, Facebook and Instagram.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melindam on January 24, 2024

2.4 stars The promising combination of Ireland, romance & intrigue draw me to this book, but those promises were not really fulfilled. The setting is lovely. The main character, Ren, goes house-hunting for a wealthy client, in County Kerry, near the Lakes of Killarney. As I travelled there a few years......more

Goodreads review by Whispering on July 18, 2017

Serendipity, or Ren as she likes to be called, is a property seeker. Her job is to find homes for her clients, when they can’t find them for themselves. When one of her clients wants a holiday/retirement home on the Emerald Isle, she sets off to find him that home with a list of requirements, oh and......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on June 22, 2017

4.5 Stars There is something just a bit magical about this book, and the legends surrounding the Welcome House in Ballykiltara. When Ren and Kiki first encounter the welcome house they are convinced they have found the property they are looking for, for their customer, so long as Ren can find the own......more

Goodreads review by Nila on November 28, 2017

I generally do not get pulled into reading light reads, but occasionally such a book draws me in. This is my first book by the author, Ali McNamara, so I jumped right into the book with great gusto. The book did not disappoint me; there were plots and subplots and the entire setting was eerie and ma......more

Goodreads review by Il confine on May 27, 2018

Buonasera, lettrici! Ho letto per voi un’anteprima Newton Compton Editori, “L’estate delle coincidenze” di Ali McNamara, in uscita oggi, 24 Maggio. Serendipity Parker è una giovane procacciatrice immobiliare, lei cerca le case perfette ai suoi clienti. Durante il suo ultimo incarico, Ren si trova a cer......more


Quotes

A funny and romantic tale with an added dollop of magic - just fab Heat

A sweet romantic tale imbued with the magic of Ireland Woman & Home