Someone Like You

Hearts Unraveled Under Cherry Blossoms

When school counselor Emma Doyle inherits her aunt’s weathered cottage on Ireland’s west coast, she arrives seeking solace after a painful breakup. Nestled among windswept cliffs and drifting petals of ancient cherry trees, the cottage holds more than memories—it harbors a promise of fresh beginnings. Yet Emma’s plans for quiet reflection are upended by the arrival of three unexpected houseguests: her childhood best friend, Sophie, now a driven architect with secrets to conceal; Marcus, the brooding local carpenter whose gentle hands hide a wounded past; and Lily, her niece, whose paper-thin trust was shattered long ago. As laughter and tears mingle beneath the blossom-laden boughs, Emma realizes that mending broken hearts often requires more than time—it demands the courage to let others in.

Whispers of Hope Along the Shore

By dawn’s first light, the four souls form an unlikely family. Emma offers Sophie a listening ear as old wounds reopen, while Marcus teaches Lily the steady rhythm of woodwork, one delicate chisel at a time. Together, they rebuild the cottage’s crumbling stone walls—each repaired crack symbolizing a chance to heal. Cathy Kelly’s vivid prose captures every salty breeze and the warm glow of lamplit evenings around the hearth, where shared meals and midnight confessions weave their lives into a tapestry of resilience. As the tide ebbs and flows, so do their fears and hopes, proving that love can flourish even in the most unexpected places.

Embrace of New Beginnings

When the annual Cherry Blossom Festival dawns—petals dancing like confetti across the emerald lawn—Emma and her companions gather beneath the oldest tree in the grove. In that hushed moment, they release their regrets to the wind, embracing the promise of tomorrow. As lanterns sway under the starlit sky, each heart pulses with renewed belief that forgiveness and friendship can light the darkest path, and that “someone like you” can become the very soul that makes us whole again.

. Cathy Kelly is an internationally bestselling author renowned for her heartfelt narratives, unforgettable characters, and her gift for illuminating life’s ordinary moments with extraordinary warmth.