The Little Irish Gift Shop — Susan Colleen Browne

A summer in Seattle, a charming little shop, and a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a new life...In this sparkling prequel, Dublin girl Emma Carey jumps at the opportunity to start fresh in America—her old friend Fitzwilliam has offered her a job running a picturesque Irish shop near the shimmering waters of Puget Sound. At 30, she's always played it safe, yet the shop sounds perfect—plus Emma's wise (and rather mystical) younger sister Hazel is all for it. But arriving in Seattle, Emma discovers the shop isn't at all what she imagined--the place actually needs a complete makeover in the worst way, and Fitz isn't quite up for the job. As Emma begins to transform the shop, she discovers it's full of potential…and surprises. Just like the future that awaits her… Brimming with heart and humor, The Little Irish Gift Shop is the first book of the Emma Carey Trilogy, the beginning of Emma's unforgettable journey to her heart's desire. This prequel spinoff may start in Seattle, but it's very much part of the cozy world of Ballydara, in County Galway, Ireland. Susan Colleen Browne's Village of Ballydara series, set in a quaint Irish village, are heartwarming novels of love, friendship and family. The sequels to The Little Irish Gift Shop are now available: Becoming Emma and The Fairy Cottage of Ballydara!  About the Author:Susan Colleen Browne weaves her love of Ireland and her passion for country living into her Village of Ballydara series, warmhearted novels set in the Irish countryside. She's also the author of an award-winning memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, and a sequel, Little Farm Homegrown.A community college instructor, Susan runs a little homestead with her husband in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Her latest Little Farm book is a gardening guide, Little Farm in the Garden: A Practical Mini-Guide to Raising Selected Fruits and Vegetables Homestead-Style. When Susan isn't in the garden, she's working on her next Irish story!