She's The One

Three Women, One Life-Changing Year

In She's The One, beloved Irish author Cathy Kelly delivers a rich, emotionally layered novel about friendship, choices, and the quiet strength women carry through life’s ups and downs. Set in the heart of Dublin, the story follows three women—Nina, Dervla, and Ruth—each on the cusp of transformation.

Nina, a successful TV presenter, begins to question the cost of her fame. Dervla, shy and dependable, is facing the cracks in her seemingly perfect marriage. Ruth, fiercely independent and newly single, wonders if she’s truly as self-sufficient as she pretends to be. Their lives are very different, yet fate draws them together, creating a bond that becomes their greatest source of strength.

A Celebration of Friendship and Resilience

Originally published in 1998 by Headline Book Publishing, She's The One is a warm, uplifting novel that blends humour, heartache, and hope. With her signature insight into the lives of modern women, Cathy Kelly explores how friendship can become the lifeline that carries us through love lost, dreams deferred, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Maeve Binchy, this novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes, the person you need most is already by your side.