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All at Sea with the O'Maras: A heartwarming, laugh out loud story about one big Irish family
A sun-soaked, laugh-out-loud Irish adventure on the high seas. For fans of Jean Grainger and Maeve Binchy flavoured storytelling, a series about an unforgettable Irish family.One big Irish family.
One cruise ship.
And one surprise no one sees coming.The O’Mara–McCarthy clan have officially set sail.
Maureen O’Mara and Donal McCarthy have gathered their blended family aboard a cruise ship bound for the Mexican Riviera, promising a week of sunshine, cocktails, shore excursions—and unlimited access to the buffet. With kids safely deposited in the ship’s kids’ zone (or so everyone hopes), this is meant to be the holiday of a lifetime.
But the O’Maras never do things quietly...
Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Sheila O'Flanagan, this heartwarming story will make you laugh, cry, and feel right at home.
One cruise ship.
And one surprise no one sees coming.The O’Mara–McCarthy clan have officially set sail.
Maureen O’Mara and Donal McCarthy have gathered their blended family aboard a cruise ship bound for the Mexican Riviera, promising a week of sunshine, cocktails, shore excursions—and unlimited access to the buffet. With kids safely deposited in the ship’s kids’ zone (or so everyone hopes), this is meant to be the holiday of a lifetime.
But the O’Maras never do things quietly...
Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Sheila O'Flanagan, this heartwarming story will make you laugh, cry, and feel right at home.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2025
About the author
Michelle Vernal
74 books413 followersMichelle 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-loved novels, including the hilarious Guesthouse on the Green series. Her stories, filled with heart, humour, and unforgettable characters, have earned her a loyal readership worldwide.
For updates on Michelle's latest book releases you can follow her here: https://www.amazon.com/author/michell...
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-loved novels, including the hilarious Guesthouse on the Green series. Her stories, filled with heart, humour, and unforgettable characters, have earned her a loyal readership worldwide.
For updates on Michelle's latest book releases you can follow her here: https://www.amazon.com/author/michell...
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January 5, 2026
don’t ever lave them!!!
Excellent laugh out loud as always - please don’t ever stop writing about the wonderful hilarious family from the guesthouse on the green! It’s a joy for me when the news of a new one ‘drops’. There must still be tons of subject matter left for your great Irish writing to continue. Thank you for filling 2 days of twixtmas in the best possible way. Can’t wait for the next episode 😊💕
Excellent laugh out loud as always - please don’t ever stop writing about the wonderful hilarious family from the guesthouse on the green! It’s a joy for me when the news of a new one ‘drops’. There must still be tons of subject matter left for your great Irish writing to continue. Thank you for filling 2 days of twixtmas in the best possible way. Can’t wait for the next episode 😊💕
January 4, 2026
Mammy and the gang are on a cruise and while it had some laughable moments along the way, I just feel it loses something when the books aren't set in Dublin, it's probably that Bronagh and Mrs Fkaherty are missing from the story . I did enjoy reading it and as I've said Mammy was at her best trying to keep the rest of her family in check.
January 6, 2026
I hope this series never ends!
Have read each and every O’Mara book and was thrilled to read of this coming. I love reading anything to do with Ireland & Irish families. While this takes place on a cruise ship (which I also love), the best is the O’Mara family when they’re all together! More, more, more!!
Have read each and every O’Mara book and was thrilled to read of this coming. I love reading anything to do with Ireland & Irish families. While this takes place on a cruise ship (which I also love), the best is the O’Mara family when they’re all together! More, more, more!!
February 3, 2026
always fun with the O’Mara clan!
I can’t get enough of this family! Boy are they entertaining! As I read these books, all my cares and worries simply disappear.
I loved the antics on the cruise with the blended families of Maureen and Donal. I am looking forward to the next book in the near future! I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys some lighthearted fun!
I can’t get enough of this family! Boy are they entertaining! As I read these books, all my cares and worries simply disappear.
I loved the antics on the cruise with the blended families of Maureen and Donal. I am looking forward to the next book in the near future! I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys some lighthearted fun!
February 9, 2026
What can I say? The O'Mara's
Another excellent book in this series. The story is exciting and funny: a continuation of the lives offering the characters we now know so well. If you haven't read this series of books yet then you're in for a treat. Michelle has you engrossed in no time. Highly recommend.
Another excellent book in this series. The story is exciting and funny: a continuation of the lives offering the characters we now know so well. If you haven't read this series of books yet then you're in for a treat. Michelle has you engrossed in no time. Highly recommend.
January 6, 2026
Absolutely brilliant
This book made me laugh so much I nearly wet myself. It was lovely rejoining the O'Mara clan again and the added McCarthy part of the family.
This book didn't disappoint me one bit. I am certainly looking forward to the next book in this series.
This book made me laugh so much I nearly wet myself. It was lovely rejoining the O'Mara clan again and the added McCarthy part of the family.
This book didn't disappoint me one bit. I am certainly looking forward to the next book in this series.
December 31, 2025
Absolutely brilliant.
I am a great can of this series with my favourite family, I just can't wait to catch up with them all again. Please keep them coming.
I am a great can of this series with my favourite family, I just can't wait to catch up with them all again. Please keep them coming.
January 6, 2026
Another great O'Mara story
Lovely to go on the cruise with the blended family and enjoy their excursions and delightful antics.
Can't wait to find out what they get up to next.
Lovely to go on the cruise with the blended family and enjoy their excursions and delightful antics.
Can't wait to find out what they get up to next.
January 10, 2026
I love this series and all the characters who are like old friends. Highly recommended!
January 12, 2026
I have read every book in the series so far. I love this series and all the characters make me laugh out loud. Highly recommended!
March 12, 2026
very entertaining and funny.
Love this series. I enjoyed reading every book in this series. Can’t wait to read the next book by Michelle Vernal.
Love this series. I enjoyed reading every book in this series. Can’t wait to read the next book by Michelle Vernal.
April 9, 2026
Fun
I’ve read quite a few of the Omara books. Always funny and entertaining. I think they need a new twist.
I’ve read quite a few of the Omara books. Always funny and entertaining. I think they need a new twist.
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