Abbie McBride has spent years building a life she loves in Dingle Harbour, running boat tours along Ireland's rugged west coast. But while her business is thriving, her heart is stuck...

Ever since her childhood sweetheart Ryan left Ireland for Hollywood, Abbie has been trapped in a relationship that never truly ended. Every time he returns home, she finds herself caught between the life she has built and the future she once imagined.

Then a very public betrayal leaves Abbie the subject of endless small-town gossip. Desperate to show the world – and herself – that she's moved on, she agrees to a harmless deception: the romance blossoming between Abbie and her friend Owen is only pretend. A way to stop people from whispering. A way to protect her.

At least, that's how it starts...

But as the line between friendship and something more begins to blur, Abbie must finally choose between the future she spent years waiting for and the love that has been quietly waiting for her.

Praise for Clodagh Murphy:

‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri

‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ Reader Review

‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Reader Review