Someone Special

Hearts at Crossroads

In Someone Special, bestselling author Sheila O’Flanagan weaves a tender tale of second chances and unexpected beginnings set against the vibrant backdrop of Dublin’s winding streets and coastal retreats. When ambitious event planner Cara Gallagher’s meticulously crafted life unravels after a heartbreaking betrayal, she retreats to her family’s seaside cottage in Wicklow to regroup. There, amidst the lull of crashing waves and windswept cliffs, Cara encounters childhood friend and now-successful architect Tom Brennan—whose easy smile belies scars of his own. Both wary of reopening old wounds, they find their reunion stirring memories of shared dreams and whispered promises long abandoned.

The Echoes of Chance

As Cara throws herself into organizing a high-profile literary festival in the heart of the city, Tom is commissioned to restore the historic lighthouse that anchors their hometown’s skyline. Their professional paths cross in a flurry of planning meetings and site visits, where sparks of chemistry ignite between conference center rush and lantern-lit workshops. O’Flanagan’s characteristic warmth and wit breathe life into every scene—from the aroma of freshly ground coffee at late-night brainstorming sessions to stolen moments under the glow of fairy lights strung above seaside terraces. With every shared laugh and lingering glance, Cara and Tom discover that fate’s gentle nudges can lead to life-altering connections, if only they dare to listen.

When Paths Converge

As festival day dawns, Cara confronts a choice: remain protected by walls of cynicism or risk her heart for the promise of genuine partnership. Meanwhile, Tom unearths a family secret hidden within the lighthouse’s ancient stone—one that challenges his own preconceptions about love and loyalty. In a poignant finale beneath the beacon’s unwavering beam, they must decide whether to honor the voices of their past or embrace the bright possibility of a shared future. Someone Special is a celebration of resilience, rediscovery, and the quiet courage it takes to open one’s heart to the extraordinary.

. Sheila O’Flanagan is a Sunday Times bestselling Irish author renowned for her richly drawn characters, sparkling dialogue, and the heartfelt exploration of love’s transformative power against the tapestry of modern life.