Books like Lilac Lane by Sherryl Woods

Keira Malone raises her three children alone after her first marriage ends. The tragedy of her fiancé’s fatal heart attack prompts a move from Dublin to Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, where she hopes to bond with her daughter Moira, new granddaughter Kate, and support her son‑in‑law Luke in operating the Irish pub O’Brien’s. Renting a cottage on Lilac Lane, Keira encounters Bryan Laramie, the brusque chef of the pub, and their frequent disagreements become a constant source of tension. The arrival of Bryan’s long‑lost daughter disrupts their fragile equilibrium, reopening old wounds for all involved. Set against the backdrop of Chesapeake Shores and the Irish‑American community, this romance follows Keira’s search for love, family, and healing while navigating the complexities of new relationships and lingering past hurts.

First publish date: 2017