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The Guesthouse on the Green #2
Moira Lisa Smile
Welcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds.
Moira O’Mara. She’s been struggling with the loss of her beloved dad, but now she’s met someone special, and she’s hoping he’ll help heal her broken heart. There’s only one problem... he has to be her secret.
The O’Mara family doesn’t do secrets though and they’re determined to find out who Moira’s mystery man is. Moira knows she should be able to shout about her new love from the rooftops, and the reasons why she can’t have her feeling like she’s spinning out of control.
Tessa Delaney's booked into the guesthouse to attend a school reunion. She left Dublin as a teenager and her memories of school aren't happy ones. What's she hoping to achieve by going to the reunion? And is going back ever a good idea?
Moira and Tessa have more in common than they know and their secrets will be shared over a meal of traditional Irish fodder at Quinn's bistro, but will they realise that sometimes in order to heal you have to look within?
- GenresContemporary
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Published May 1, 2021
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Michelle Vernal
68 books394 followersMichelle Vernal is a bestselling author of warm, witty, and uplifting Irish fiction. 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.
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July 16, 2021
Fun but frustrating read
These are cute, quirky books - easy day read. But BOY do they need editing! So many typos that for this voracious reader it was very distracting. I thought maybe it was just the first book that had issues but this second one was worse AND the closer to the end the more misspelled, incorrect words (i.e. though instead of through) and propositional phrases that had words out of order there were! Honestly the last few chapters (and first chapter of the 3rd one) read like first drafts!
Spell check and grammar check are NOT real editing. Pay for an editor then maybe I'll see how the trip to Vietnam in book 3 goes.
These are cute, quirky books - easy day read. But BOY do they need editing! So many typos that for this voracious reader it was very distracting. I thought maybe it was just the first book that had issues but this second one was worse AND the closer to the end the more misspelled, incorrect words (i.e. though instead of through) and propositional phrases that had words out of order there were! Honestly the last few chapters (and first chapter of the 3rd one) read like first drafts!
Spell check and grammar check are NOT real editing. Pay for an editor then maybe I'll see how the trip to Vietnam in book 3 goes.
March 13, 2019
Moira Lisa Smiles: The Guesthouse on the Green Book 2 is by Michelle Vernal. This captivating book is much more predictable than book one. You can pretty well see what is coming next in this book which makes it a little less engaging. However, it is still fun to read and what the girls get into makes it funnier.
Moira is the youngest of the four children of the O’Mara family and she lived at home in the hotel with her sister Aishling. She worked for a solicitor’s office. Although it isn’t what she intends to be doing all her life. This is just temporary until she figures herself out. She and her friend Andrea are crushing on two of their fellow workers. Now to get their attention. The perfect event is coming up.
Moira fell for Michael the first time she saw him. He was gorgeous and his eyes couldn’t leave her. The fact that he was married didn’t slow her down, now that was a trashy deed. She believed Michael when he told her that they were staying together only for the girls and as soon as they were old enough, he knew what it was like to live with divorced parents and didn’t’ want his girls to have to go through that. He and his wife were just good friends. Moira was set to believe this. None of the other girls were.
Tessa was staying at the inn. She had come back from New Zealand to attend a reunion. It wasn’t because she had left at graduation because she had left before that. She was coming back because three of the girls had made her life miserable and she wanted them to know that she had made it in spite of them. Would she be able to do it?
Meanwhile, Moira and Aisling’s mother calls to inform them that she was taking a little trip to Vietnam. Moira is very upset at her Mother and at her sisters for not stopping her.
The book is quick to read and is not quite as good as the first one.
Moira is the youngest of the four children of the O’Mara family and she lived at home in the hotel with her sister Aishling. She worked for a solicitor’s office. Although it isn’t what she intends to be doing all her life. This is just temporary until she figures herself out. She and her friend Andrea are crushing on two of their fellow workers. Now to get their attention. The perfect event is coming up.
Moira fell for Michael the first time she saw him. He was gorgeous and his eyes couldn’t leave her. The fact that he was married didn’t slow her down, now that was a trashy deed. She believed Michael when he told her that they were staying together only for the girls and as soon as they were old enough, he knew what it was like to live with divorced parents and didn’t’ want his girls to have to go through that. He and his wife were just good friends. Moira was set to believe this. None of the other girls were.
Tessa was staying at the inn. She had come back from New Zealand to attend a reunion. It wasn’t because she had left at graduation because she had left before that. She was coming back because three of the girls had made her life miserable and she wanted them to know that she had made it in spite of them. Would she be able to do it?
Meanwhile, Moira and Aisling’s mother calls to inform them that she was taking a little trip to Vietnam. Moira is very upset at her Mother and at her sisters for not stopping her.
The book is quick to read and is not quite as good as the first one.
October 16, 2025
I was somewhat irritated by the main character, Moira. She has made several very bad choices. We do see that her father's death has affected her greatly. Her older sister, Aisling, has taken over the running of the family guesthouse in Dublin, since their mother has become a free spirit after the father's death, moving into a condo in an active senior development and taking up sailing and golf. (Aisling was the subject of Book 1). Moira seems spoiled, is messy and gets drunk a LOT. She has her heart set on a man at the law office where she works who is married, and playing up to her. Red lights flashing!!!! By the end of the book I did see some insight growing in Moira, who has been drafted into a trip to Vietnam with her mother for a month. She sees it as her punishment. No alcohol to soften the blow, either. The next book is the Vietnam trip and I just ordered it.
February 22, 2019
The second novel in this charming series switches the focus from Aisling to Moira and is just as enjoyable as the first. I look forward to reading the rest of the series and discovering more about the O'Mara family and Foxy Loxy. Reminiscent of Maeve Binchy but with a modern twist and an added touch of Irish vernacular.
September 19, 2020
I love this series!
Some things about Tess's younger days in Dublin made me very sad..maybe events we can all relate to in some way..but again as with the first book this family of women are there for friends and more importantly, each other. I am on to the next in the series..must find out about this Vietnam trip.
Some things about Tess's younger days in Dublin made me very sad..maybe events we can all relate to in some way..but again as with the first book this family of women are there for friends and more importantly, each other. I am on to the next in the series..must find out about this Vietnam trip.
June 1, 2020
More Lisa Smile
Very light women's tale in Dublin of a family who owns a Guest House. Their Dad just died and were shown three different ways they have chosen to deal with their loss. There are chuckles and tears in this Irish tale. A fun read!
Very light women's tale in Dublin of a family who owns a Guest House. Their Dad just died and were shown three different ways they have chosen to deal with their loss. There are chuckles and tears in this Irish tale. A fun read!
January 31, 2021
Good sequel.
Ray
Easy transition from book 1. Characters evolving. The romance between Ashling and Quinn is a nice development. Moira chosing to end the relationship with Michael is a good thing.
Ray
Easy transition from book 1. Characters evolving. The romance between Ashling and Quinn is a nice development. Moira chosing to end the relationship with Michael is a good thing.
January 28, 2023
Lackluster & predictable on many levels - I enjoy the concept of the O’ Mara family series but further character & storyline need development beyond the standard boy girl character cheater etc . I’m going to read 1 more to see if the author develops the series .
September 25, 2023
Very enjoyable read.
Nice story about the youngest O,Mara sister, Moira. She hasn't got over the death of her father, and has been teetering on the edge of an affair with a married man. Drinking too much hasn't helped , so her family have to step in!
Nice story about the youngest O,Mara sister, Moira. She hasn't got over the death of her father, and has been teetering on the edge of an affair with a married man. Drinking too much hasn't helped , so her family have to step in!
July 21, 2024
For the love of Ireland
I love any book about Ireland , so this fits the need. Can't wait to start book 3. You will fall in love with them all and feel like you are right there with them!! Enjoy you won't want to put the book down.
I love any book about Ireland , so this fits the need. Can't wait to start book 3. You will fall in love with them all and feel like you are right there with them!! Enjoy you won't want to put the book down.
October 27, 2024
Bad ideas
Great read and I also held my breath a few times saying to Moria not to go there , I'm loving this family and they all have a great sense of humour and are fun characters the storylines are really good a well deserved 5 stars
Great read and I also held my breath a few times saying to Moria not to go there , I'm loving this family and they all have a great sense of humour and are fun characters the storylines are really good a well deserved 5 stars
April 12, 2019
Enjoyable
A refreshing story of over coming obstacles, realizing one's self worth, and accepting the outcome and facing your demons. Enjoyable.
A refreshing story of over coming obstacles, realizing one's self worth, and accepting the outcome and facing your demons. Enjoyable.
April 26, 2019
Guest house on the green
Love this series of tales about the occupants of an Irish guest house ,I can't wait to see what happens when Mammy and Moira hit Vietnam .
Love this series of tales about the occupants of an Irish guest house ,I can't wait to see what happens when Mammy and Moira hit Vietnam .
June 30, 2019
A great prelude to the next in the series What Goes on Tour
August 20, 2019
Good read
Excellent story lovely to follow the family through life’s ups and downs. Not to mention Foxy Loxy can’t wait for next one
Excellent story lovely to follow the family through life’s ups and downs. Not to mention Foxy Loxy can’t wait for next one
September 19, 2019
Very Intriguing
I have truly enjoyed this little family of characters.
I look for to the next book. I’m curious to see what these women get into next!
I have truly enjoyed this little family of characters.
I look for to the next book. I’m curious to see what these women get into next!
January 21, 2020
It is a family saga and yet is great stories in each book
March 2, 2020
Was nice story
Enjoyed reading about the different people and their stories. Was interesting held attention ,Would recommend to anyone likes good novel.😄
Enjoyed reading about the different people and their stories. Was interesting held attention ,Would recommend to anyone likes good novel.😄
September 3, 2020
Love these books
The stories are surprisingly good, characters believable and the conversation comes thick and fast. Well worth reading the whole series.
The stories are surprisingly good, characters believable and the conversation comes thick and fast. Well worth reading the whole series.
December 2, 2020
A really great read
Thoroughly enjoyed this saga. Love .Ireland and the Irish and can lose myself in these great stories. Looking forward to the next one!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this saga. Love .Ireland and the Irish and can lose myself in these great stories. Looking forward to the next one!!
January 30, 2021
I really enjoy this series. Lively and fun and believable. Makes me want to visit Ireland and stay in a guest house.
February 5, 2021
2nd of 9 books & enjoyed it almost as much as book 1. I will certainly carry on with the series & read them al. I do recommend if you are a MB fan - enjoy
May 18, 2021
Nice lightweight reading.
January 17, 2022
This is book 2 of The Guesthouse on The Green series, and the focus moves from Aisling to her sister Moira.
September 8, 2022
Charming and funny read, very similar to Maeve Binchy and looking forward to reading all about their adventures in Vietnam.
January 10, 2023
Feel Good Story
The O'Mara Guesthouse series is just fun, nice and comfortable. A sit down in a comfy chair and let the world go by!
The O'Mara Guesthouse series is just fun, nice and comfortable. A sit down in a comfy chair and let the world go by!
January 14, 2023
Easy comfort book. Interesting family and characters.
March 12, 2023
Really enjoying this series so far. great character descriptive writing.
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July 6, 2023I lost interest in this book and did not finish it
July 25, 2023
Why is Moira Lisa O'Mara so careless and impulsive? She will tell you many times, but will you listen?
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