Honestly this book was a little messy to me. Cordelia's lying story coupled with her strange attitude was just ... off.
I'm not sure why she was droning on about having had no real relationships then she jumps into bed with the first guy she meets in Ireland. Just odd behavior.

Maeve and Roisin were both very rude to Cordelia even when they were purporting to be nice to her. They were both evil stepsisters here if you ask me even going so far as to treat Cordelia like Cinderella washing up at the guest house, making pancakes, cleaning etc.

I'd like a moratorium on describing odd fashion choices in cosy romances. I don't need to know that Sally was wearing a sparkly sweater and bootcut trousers with dangly earrings, if anything this just dates Sally to me and describes her as a fashion disaster. Same goes for Cordelia fawning over herself when putting on a camisole, get over it. It's just an outfit, and a lame one at that.

The setting was nice here but the story and characters did not work for me. I got progressively more annoyed the more Cordelia kept telling people she was from Morristown, New Jersey. Just say America or New Jersey.

I cannot believe it's already part 3! They say that time flies when you are having fun and it's true. I am most certainly having a lot of fun reading this series.

The author always combines drama and happiness in the most delightful way. You just have to keep on reading and reading and read a bit more. When you have finished it, you wish you already had the next part handy as well.

I have never been in Ireland, but the way this part of the country is described only makes me want to go there even more.

This story is about family, love and unraveling devastating secrets, but will the outcome bring everybody together or create a rift between them? 5 stars.

Thank you, Susanne O'Leary and Bookouture

Cordelia is an American woman who grew up in a single parent family. With an Irish mother who never spoke about her roots and the reasons she left Ireland, there is a big gap in Cordelia's knowledge about her family. Enter Phil, whom she becomes close to and who she is sure is related to in some way, but she is not entirely sure.

When Phil passes away, Cordelia makes the trek to Sandy Cove and Willow House, Phil's house. She meets distant cousins Maeve and Roisin, who welcome her, but have some doubts about her identity. She also meets Declan O'Mahony (is that not the most Irish name ever?? lol) whom she is attracted to but isn't sure about.

There is a lot to sort out for Cordelia and the backdrop of Sandy Cove is just gorgeous. It makes me want to go to Ireland, that's for sure!

For some reason, this particular book didn't quite have the same emotional tug on me as the others in the series but it was still a well-written book and I enjoyed reading Cordelia's story.

4 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

p.s. I finally found out what the "Og" in Sean Og's name means, yay! If I wasn't so old I would learn Gaelic, fascinating language.

My rating: 4.5 Stars

Cordelia Mirafiore is saddened by the loss of her relative. I loved that character in the first two books of this series, Secrets of Willow House and Sisters of Willow House. Cordelia has been included in the reading of her will.

The thing is, although she drew close to her relative (do not want to name the individual in case readers of this blog have not read the previous books in the series), she has a lot of doubts about the truth of the family connection. She is about to meet cousins Maeve and Roisin, who are very happy to meet her and to not begrudge her in any way when it comes to sharing whatever inheritance is facing the three of them.

Will Cordelia inherit part of Willow House, or will some of the other family relatives force more proof to be found before Cordelia is truly accepted? There are some things found, including some old photographs that lead to long ago family secrets. Meanwhile, Cordelia has a chance at love.

What a delightful story! I so loved this book, as well as the first two stories. I was drawn into the family, the gorgeous backdrop in Ireland, and was very happy to see that Cordelia could find a fulfilling future.

Susanne' O'Leary is a wonderful writer, and I always feel good when I read her books. It was a marvelous book and I just had to read it in one sitting. I look forward to more from her in the future.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review. This is my honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This 3rd book in the Sandy Cove series follows Cordelia Mirafiore as she traces her family roots in Ireland. the daughter of an Irish mother who fled Ireland never to return again and an Italian father who was just never seen again, Cordelia has only ever wanted one thing in life and that is a family. She hopes that within the walls of Willow House she will find that.

She instantly falls in love with the people of Ireland and the country itself. She grows close to her cousins Maeve and Roisin. Finds a life-long friend in Sally and possibly the man of her dreams in Declan.

Cordelia's plans were to attend the funeral of Phil and then return to the US but when she learns that her name is mentioned in the will, she feels that she has to stay awhile longer in Ireland. The McKenna family is immediately suspicious of this young woman and try to force her to prove that she is really related to them. What she uncovers in Dublin will ultimately shock her and bring her the greatest sense of peace at the same time.

Dreams Of Willow House is a lovely novel of an American woman who finds some distant relatives in Ireland after growing up with just her mother. This book is set in a wonderful small Irish town which the author describes so well I can see the ocean and the stars. The characters are wonderful and easy to like. The romance is well written and I enjoy reading a book where I can enjoy the love story without out all the unnecessary description of sexual encounters. Anybody that enjoys a heartwarming story about family finding each other and some romance thrown in should enjoy this book. Now I want to go and visit Ireland. Thank you to Net Galley, Susanne O’Leary and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

Dreams of Willow House begins on a sad note. Philomena has died and her family and friends are gathering for the funeral. Cordelia worked for Phil the last year of her life assisting with her author tours. Their association had begun after American Cordelia saw Phil on TV talking about a lost member of her family. Things she said led Cordelia the to the conclusion that her late mother just might be the missing cousin. Things get complicated when Cordelia is remembered in the will, along with nieces Maeve and Roisin. Is she really a relative or are the similarities just coincidences? Can she uncover absolute proof of a family tie? And why does her mother’s birth certificate have a blank line where her father’s name should be? Whatever the truth of her lineage is she is needed at Willow House. This is the third book in the Willow House series and while it can be read as a stand-alone, readers will have a greater appreciation of Philomena, Roisin, Maeve and the house itself if the books are read in order. The story is a genealogical mystery, a sweet romance and a story of new beginnings. It is well written and shows the author’s love for her country. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

Cordelia Mirafiore had no idea what having a family was like.

But a twist of fate was about to change that.

An only child raised by her single mother; Cordelia lived happily until her mother passed away. Left alone, life became even more empty for her.

Enter Phil, the glamorous, exciting romance author. Convinced but not sure that they are distant Irish relatives, Cordelia reaches out to the successful author after seeing her on television. The two instantly bond, feeling a true affinity for one other. Phil hires Cordelia as her personal assistant. Constantly together, they merrily make future plans. One of them being Cordelia going to visit Phil at her most beloved home, Willow House in Sandy Cove, Ireland.

When a sudden tragedy strikes, Cordelia finds herself traveling to Ireland to an uncertain reception in Sandy Cove. When she sees the beauty waiting there; the blue of the ocean, the winding green of the countryside, the sight of Willow House gives her a sense of home. But before she can make that happen and be truly accepted, she has to prove herself to her cousins Maeve and Roisin and find out the mystery of her heritage. Enlisting the help of the handsome Declan, Cordelia sets out to uncover the secrecy shrouding her past.

When family secrets unfurl, and family ties are tested, will those family bonds hold?

Dreams of Willow House is a charming, endearing read full of genuine characters and realistic circumstances - inspiring hope in finding where you are meant to be by following what your heart desires.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the read of Suzanne O’Leary’s, Dreams of Willow House.

The opinions expressed in my reviews are my own.