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The Tipperary #4
A Long Way to Christmas
The run-up to Christmas is stressful at the best of times; for Finola McGee it’s shaping up to be a nightmare from hell.
Just when she thought she had everything in hand, she is left to cope alone with her five year-old twins, two wild ponies, an unfinished Tipperary country house; and an old flame turning up on her doorstep. Added to that, her film star husband seems suspiciously reluctant to leave his dream life in LA. Their relationship has always been stormy, and the gossip in the media doesn’t help. As Christmas morning dawns, Finola faces her biggest challenge - making the best holiday ever for her children and gluing the family back together again.
Just when she thought she had everything in hand, she is left to cope alone with her five year-old twins, two wild ponies, an unfinished Tipperary country house; and an old flame turning up on her doorstep. Added to that, her film star husband seems suspiciously reluctant to leave his dream life in LA. Their relationship has always been stormy, and the gossip in the media doesn’t help. As Christmas morning dawns, Finola faces her biggest challenge - making the best holiday ever for her children and gluing the family back together again.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2017
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About the author
Susanne O'Leary
57 books380 followersSusanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, mainly romantic fiction set in Ireland. Her many books set in County Kerry have been hugely popular with readers all over the world. She shares her time between Dublin and Kerry, where she and her husband have a little cottage near the beach. The wild, beautiful landscape, the small villages and the friendly people of that county have inspired her to write her feel-good stories. She's been inspired to represent people of all ages and walks of life, with lots of romance, and more than a dash of humour.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
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January 15, 2020
Loved this book.
Great book hard to put down😃 I think that everyone should have a chance to read and tell their friends about this book . The end ..the. .....
Great book hard to put down😃 I think that everyone should have a chance to read and tell their friends about this book . The end ..the. .....
May 27, 2020
Good Plot
Sweet fast paced and turns out good in the end.twists and turns up in the air and I held my breath shouting no don't go there. With great aplomb she did anyway. The as most of which their lovely twins knew dad would fix on Christmas eve
Sweet fast paced and turns out good in the end.twists and turns up in the air and I held my breath shouting no don't go there. With great aplomb she did anyway. The as most of which their lovely twins knew dad would fix on Christmas eve
January 2, 2021
Simply the best!!!!!
Loved this series...my only complaint. ....Book 4 was way too short - could have been three times longer. Have read quite a few of MS. O:'Leary''s books and loved them all. THANK YOU!❤
Loved this series...my only complaint. ....Book 4 was way too short - could have been three times longer. Have read quite a few of MS. O:'Leary''s books and loved them all. THANK YOU!❤
February 28, 2024
a look into how the other half live
Loved the Irish humour brought to us through Irish sayings and customs,
I did not want it to end I read at night and could not put it down
Well done Susanna
Loved the Irish humour brought to us through Irish sayings and customs,
I did not want it to end I read at night and could not put it down
Well done Susanna
December 19, 2024
Very Enjoyable Christmas story
…and a great way to wrap up the Tipperary Series. I loved that it was a well-written novella, a pleasure to read during a busy time of year. I definitely recommend this series for a good current Irish story.
…and a great way to wrap up the Tipperary Series. I loved that it was a well-written novella, a pleasure to read during a busy time of year. I definitely recommend this series for a good current Irish story.
September 4, 2025
Five stars
As usual, Susanne O'Leary wrote another great book about family devotion and deep abiding love. The characters are dynamic and draw the reader into the story. I definitely recommend this series. If you love stories based in Ireland then Ms. O'Leary delivers the goods.
As usual, Susanne O'Leary wrote another great book about family devotion and deep abiding love. The characters are dynamic and draw the reader into the story. I definitely recommend this series. If you love stories based in Ireland then Ms. O'Leary delivers the goods.
November 9, 2017
Wonderful!
Another great Christmas story. Happiness, tears, and love. These characters bring such joy. Susanne never disappoints. Thank you for your amazing books.
Another great Christmas story. Happiness, tears, and love. These characters bring such joy. Susanne never disappoints. Thank you for your amazing books.
November 17, 2017
I was so excited to read another book I The Tipperary series. I loved this short, sweet Christmas story and the opportunity to have other characters pop-in. I really enjoy all of Susanne’s stories.
November 22, 2019
Great series
This is a wonderful fun loving, family series.
Once you start one book you won’t want to
Put it down until you have completed them all!
This is a wonderful fun loving, family series.
Once you start one book you won’t want to
Put it down until you have completed them all!
March 30, 2020
Way to wrap it up!
This was a quick and very good way to wrap up the books in this series. Heartfelt and fun to read.
This was a quick and very good way to wrap up the books in this series. Heartfelt and fun to read.
June 12, 2021
I liked the entire series!
December 7, 2023
Extremely Entertaining, I a could Not Put it Down.
I downloaded this book to read while My Guy was in surgery. It made the 2 hours of waiting fly by!!!
I downloaded this book to read while My Guy was in surgery. It made the 2 hours of waiting fly by!!!
August 23, 2025
Super great quick read to end the series. Loved all the characters.
January 11, 2026
a quick vanilla romance novella. The main character was a bit unlikeable and spoiled
December 31, 2021
Really good, but I felt that it ended so quickly. But always
love her books
love her books
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