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Michelle Vernal

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Historical Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Contemporary

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Michelle Vernal is a bestselling author of warm, witty, and uplifting Irish fiction. If you love Maeve Binchy and Jean Grainger, you'll love her heartwarming Irish stories.
Michelle's novels capture the same sense of community, warmth and emotional depth, often following families through love, loss and second chances.

Whether set in a bustling guesthouse, a seaside village, or aboard a life-changing journey, her books are perfect for readers who enjoy stories that feel like coming home.

Born in England to parents from Liverpool – often called “Little Ireland” – she grew up on her mum’s tales of Iocal families, music, and humour. Later, she lived, worked, got engaged, and travelled extensively in Ireland, experiences that inspire her much-love ...more

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	O'Mara's (The Guesthouse on the Green #1) 4.14 avg rating — 4,738 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas in the Little Irish Village (The Little Irish Village, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 2,673 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Promise 4.44 avg rating — 1,813 ratings — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Moira Lisa Smile (The Guesthouse on the Green #2) 4.28 avg rating — 1,736 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas at O'Mara's (The Guesthouse on the Green #5) 4.45 avg rating — 1,568 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Baby at O'Mara's (The Guesthouse on the Green #10) 4.54 avg rating — 1,507 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Christmas Miracle in the Little Irish Village (The Little Irish Village, #3) 4.41 avg rating — 1,368 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Wedding at O'Mara's (The Guesthouse on the Green #6) 4.39 avg rating — 1,331 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Goes on Tour (The Guesthouse on the Green #3) 4.38 avg rating — 1,311 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rosi's Regrets (The Guesthouse on the Green #4) 4.37 avg rating — 1,298 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Trafficked: The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade

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Michelle Vernal answered JOHN COOP's question: Why is the baby named Kieran at the end of Rainbows over omaras and the called Connor in the following book about the reunion? Hi John, a big apology for this. It was an oversight and the change has been made so Kieran is Connor. Again, so sorry and I hope you enjoy reading future O'Mara family stories. All the best Michelle.
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“Inspiration will not come by sticking my head in the pantry yet again.”
― Michelle Vernal, The Brazilian Job

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“This Christmas may you have Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire, Laughter to cheer you, And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire.”
― Michelle Vernal, Christmas in the Little Irish Village

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“he was scared. If she didn’t feel the same way, he’d lose her friendship because there’d be no going back to the way things were once he’d crossed that line.”
― Michelle Vernal, O'Mara's

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“Inspiration will not come by sticking my head in the pantry yet again.”
― Michelle Vernal, The Brazilian Job

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“What are you going to do? Everything, is my guess. It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications.”
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“You're not guest starring on Oprah. We don 't use words like journey and closure in our family. They're bad words do you hear me? We say things like on 'on your bike you weasel, and -,' - Mammy”
― Michelle Vernal, O'Mara's

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“She was adamant there were hormonal balancing ingredients to be found in the chocolate and coconut marshmallow balls. Moira didn’t know about that, Aisling was always a snappy madam around that time of the month, but she was finding comfort in them. - Moira”
― Michelle Vernal, Moira Lisa Smile

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“Sure it wasn’t where his real life was and look at the state of his lady friend, Cindy, or was it Cynthia, and that enormous bosom of hers? What woman in her right mind would pay good money to stand in the shower and not be able to see their toes? Sure, that came around soon enough as it was. She cast a baleful glance at her midriff. - Mammy”
― Michelle Vernal, What Goes on Tour

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