A brand-new small-town romance series, perfect for fans of Virgin River and Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor, with a cosy and emotional, friends to lovers, fake dating romance, from the No. 1 Irish Times bestselling author.

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American Cole Harris comes to Ireland for a spring hiatus — rest, recuperation and family time with his sister Molly. But the injured pro hockey player lands in Golden Valley, where sport is sacred and gossip is a spectator sport.

Eva Sullivan runs the Blossom Café, coaches her niece Saoirse’s famously unlucky camogie team, and has zero patience for a charming American critiquing her tactics.

When Cole’s sideline comments spark a village fuss, precocious Saoirse devises the perfect fix: Eva should pretend to date him to quiet the matchmaking mammies so the team can focus on winning. What begins as a harmless ruse complicates when the spring festival arrives – and Eva’s charismatic ex, All‑Star Declan O’Shea, returns with the roar only he can make.

Between muddy matches and feisty café banter, Cole learns what belonging looks like. When petals fall in Golden Valley, will Eva choose the familiar pull of the past – or a love ready to play for keeps?

Welcome to Golden Valley – where roots run deep, and so can love.

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🏠 Small-town romance

💕 Friends-to-lovers

🍒 Fake dating

💋 Cosy, emotional romance, kisses only

👪 Charming multi-generational characters

👫Found family and friendship