THE PROMISE OF HAPPINESS

THE PROMISE OF HAPPINESS
Erin Kaye

Join the McNeill family as they attempt to come together to provide the love and support that they all need – whether they know it or not. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Cathy Kelly.It's a family affair…Louise McNeill arrives home to the idyllic Irish town of Ballyfergus, hoping that it will provide the sanctuary she desperately craves. Starting again with her three-year-old son Oli, Louise's heart is full of apprehension.To make matters worse, Louise's sister Joanne seems far from happy as she watches Louise's little family blossom. But as Joanne grapples with her 'perfect' marriage, is everything as idyllic as it seems?Meanwhile Louise's youngest sister Sian has decided she doesn't want children and wants to dedicate her life to ecological living with husband Andy. But is this a mask to disguise a bigger issue? And is Andy ready to sacrifice parenthood?

Erin Kaye

The Promise of Happiness

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To Mary Clare, my eldest sister

Contents

Title Page (#uccb8bf72-63fa-56ef-a285-240552052fb7)

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Chapter One

‘Nearly there, Oli!’ said Louise McNeill brightly to her three-year-old…

Chapter Two

With Joanne’s help it didn’t take Louise long to organise…

Chapter Three

Sian stood on the step at the back of Joanne’s…

Chapter Four

A week later and Louise surveyed the table in front…

Chapter Five

It was early, but the day was already hot and…

Chapter Six

Louise was looking forward to the night out with Joanne,…

Chapter Seven

Sian, who had been awake since dawn, stood looking out…

Chapter Eight

‘Bye, Oli. Mummy’s going to work now,’ said Louise, standing…

Chapter Nine

‘If you don’t hurry up, Holly, I’m going to be…

Chapter Ten

‘So how are things with you, Gemma?’ said Joanne. She…

Chapter Eleven

Andy lay sprawled lifelessly on the sofa, in a T-shirt…

Chapter Twelve

‘She says she doesn’t want to go out,’ said Sian’s…

Chapter Thirteen

Sian stood in the doorway to Louise’s small kitchen wearing…

Chapter Fourteen

On Sunday morning Joanne struggled into the kitchen with the…