The Secret Well (Village of Ballydara stories Book 1)

A mystical Irish tale set in the sleepy little village of Ballydara

In this luminous prequel to the short story "The Christmas Visitor," you'll meet the O'Donoghue family: Maeve, Declan, Nuala and Ava...and Frank, Maeve's husband. Frank is celebrating his retirement when his son Declan tells Frank his startling news. The next day, St. John's Eve, June 23rd, Frank heads for his favorite getaway, a secret well, to ponder how to help his son, and perhaps make a fresh start for his own marriage to Maeve. This serene, verdant little glen has always had a calming, even a bit of a magical effect on him. There, Frank has an extraordinary experience that leads him to re-examine his own life as a husband and father.

This gentle, uplifting story explores Frank O'Donoghue's unforgettable journey toward wisdom...and with a fairy thread in the storyline, makes "The Secret Well" a perfect read for International Fairy Day, June 24.

Coming soon: the 3rd novel of the Village of Ballydara series, The Hopeful Romantic! It’s the tender tale of a young Dublin wife and mother, whose satisfying marriage is upended by her yearning for a new life in the country. An old-fashioned love story, The Hopeful Romantic is also a sensitive portrayal of marriage, family, and second chances. Now on Amazon Pre-Order!