Maureen's Song

The Guesthouse on the Green #7

by Michelle Vernal

‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love this series.’ Reader Review
An Irish guesthouse, three sisters and their bossy boots mammy in this laugh out loud series about the trials and tribulations of the O’Mara family…

Mammy otherwise known as Maureen O’Mara has had a lot of changes these last few years. She lost her beloved husband, Brian, had a fresh start by the seaside away from the family guesthouse and took up numerous new hobbies, the most recent being line dancing. She’s ready to make one more big change too, because she’s met a man. Not just any man either. A man who makes her smile, has her humming country music tunes and tapping her toes to the beat. He’s also someone who understands the pain of losing a spouse.

Maureen would like to keep things as they are, but he’s making noises about introducing her to his family and she can’t put him off forever. He wants to meet her girls too but what happens when your children have their late parent on a pedestal? And what will her girls have to say when they find out about their mammy’s new manfriend’s interesting erm, hobby?

Witty, sad and insightful with a touch of romance. Come and stay at O’Mara’s.

236 pages, ebook

Published April 29, 2020

About the author

Michelle Vernal is a bestselling author who writes uplifting stories set in places readers long to visit, where ordinary women discover that home isn't just somewhere you live, it's the people who welcome you in.
Born in England to parents from Liverpool – often called “Little Ireland” – she grew up in New Zealand raised on her mum’s tales about Iocal families, music, and humour.
For updates on Michelle's latest book releases you can follow her on Amazon - click here:
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Or for a free O'Mara family short story visit her website at: www.michellevernalbooks.com

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maureen’s Song is book 7 in the O”Mara family series by Michelle Vernal. This book takes us back to Ireland and the O’Mara Guesthouse on the Green that her daughters run.
Maureen had moved to an apartment in the small town near her family’s guesthouse. She had decided upon the death of her husband to sell the Guesthouse unless her children wanted it. Her son, Patrick, wanted to sell hit so he could get his money out. The girls preferred to run it together. Patrick in his anger, ran off to America to make his way. When Aisling got married, he returned to Ireland for that happy occasion and “borrowed” $10,000 from his Mother. She was now wondering if she would ever see any of it back. She couldn’t help it, she was a pushover when it came to her son.
However, he wasn’t what she was concerned about now. She had been steppin’ out with a widower, Donal. Donal was very serious about where their relationship was going. He wants their dating out in the open and wants her to go to dinner with him and his girls. He thinks it is time for his daughters to meet Maureen’s daughters. She just has no idea how her girls will react. She doesn’t know how they will react to his “other job” either.

[Debbie Berris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and Funny

The O’Mara family made me laugh with their sibling teasing and their mom’s admonishments, all of them spunky and real. The book is a slice of Ireland and a really fun read. The writing could use some editing, though, as there were numerous punctuation errors in the Kindle version.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book in this excellent series. This one features Maureen or Mo, The Mammy. Since her husband's death, Maureen has been lonely. She’s filled her days with clubs and meetings and crafts, and she has a dog, but after being married all those years something is missing. She meets Donal, and in this book they really get to know each other and become closer.

[mr paul warden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant,I Love these short books,dealing with each member of the families lives and point of view.
Refreshing,funny and very honest.keep them coming,they are a bit of fun,espically now,thankyou

[Elaine Watters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was Wonderful Reading

Great to read about Maureen's family and learn more about them.Glad Maureen is finding happiness. Ready for #8 Recommended Anyone 🎶✨😍

[Shena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read . So good to follow the OMaras and what they were getting up to. So nice to see Bronagh getting a bit of happiness. Looking forward to the next one

[Gina Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book

A really fun filled and easy to read book. I can never wait for the next instalment of the O'Mara*s drama packed lives.

[Teresa L. Dilley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from the Guest House on The Green series. Can't wait for the next book, out next month - The O'Maras in LaLa Land. Don't miss it.

[Mary Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Books

I have lived these books about the O’Mara family. I have laughed out loud. Reminds me of my own family.

[Santina Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maureen’s Song

Another delightful tale from the O’Mara family. Maureen has found a beau, not just any beau, but one who looks and sings like Kenny Rogers. How her daughters react to this revelation is the mist of this story.

[Gail McClure · Rating 4 out of 5]

Commas

Love the stories and characters, but wish I could be your punctuation editor. As a former teacher, I find the misplaced commas very confusing.

[Sally Holt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poor editing

I would give a higher rating had the many errors in punctuation and sentence structuring not been so distracting. Buyers have a right to expect better editing.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book with the O’Mara family. Their antics will have you laughing.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book focused on the mom in the series. It was ok, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as some of the others.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely easy read.. good series and always a giggle 😃