Saurabh Shankar

A Life Shattered, A Secret Revealed

In the elegant streets of Paris, Joy Blackwood’s world falls apart when her husband, Yves Bachand — a renowned art dealer — dies suddenly. In his final moments, he reveals a devastating secret: he has a daughter. For Joy, who has endured the pain of infertility and devoted her life to her career in public relations, this revelation leaves behind an ache no words can fill.

A Mysterious Painting and a Journey to Ballycove

When Joy learns that Yves bequeathed a valuable painting to a young woman named Robyn Tessier in a remote Irish town, she sets out for Ballycove seeking answers. Her journey is not just about delivering a painting — it’s about finding closure, and perhaps, beginning a new chapter of her own.

A Bookshop in Trouble, and a New Beginning

In Ballycove, Joy finds Robyn running a quaint but crumbling second-hand bookshop — full of carved wood, crooked corners, and fading hope. A case of mistaken identity leads Robyn to assume Joy is there to help, and unexpectedly, Joy is drawn into the rhythms of the shop and the warmth of the community.

Two Women, One Unspoken Bond

As Joy helps revive the shop, she forms a deep, if unspoken, bond with Robyn — unaware that her presence holds a secret that could change both their lives. Joy must find the courage to reveal the truth, even if it risks the fragile connection they’ve begun to build.

Ballycove: A Place of Heart and Healing

Faith Hogan paints Ballycove with affection and familiarity. The town’s close-knit charm, filled with quirky locals and everyday dramas, provides a gentle, healing backdrop to this story of rebuilding and rediscovery.

Faith Hogan at Her Finest

With warmth, insight, and emotional depth, Book Shop Ladies explores themes of motherhood, grief, identity, and the families we choose. Hogan’s prose is both comforting and evocative, and her characters — especially Joy and Robyn — are portrayed with nuance and grace.

A Celebration of Women, Books, and the Power of New Chapters

At its heart, Book Shop Ladies is a celebration — of friendship, of women supporting women, and of the enduring magic found within the pages of a beloved bookshop. It’s a story of finding light in the darkest places and learning that it’s never too late to begin again.

A Must-Read for Hopeful Hearts

If you’ve ever dreamed of running a bookshop, believe in the quiet power of stories, or are simply looking for a novel that leaves you smiling through tears, Book Shop Ladies is the perfect next read. This is Faith Hogan at her most soulful and satisfying.

About the Author

Faith Hogan is an award-winning, million-copy bestselling author whose work has captivated readers around the globe. A USA Today Bestseller, Irish Times Top Ten author, and Kindle No.1 Bestseller, she has penned nine critically acclaimed contemporary fiction novels. Her uplifting and emotionally resonant stories have been featured as Book Club Favorites, Net Galley Hot Reads, and essential Summer Must-Reads.

Faith writes heartfelt, feel-good fiction for grown-up readers — stories that celebrate hope, resilience, and the power of second chances. Her latest summer release, The Guest House by the Sea, marks a joyful return to the beloved coastal town of Ballycove, much to the delight of her fans.

Geraldine Hogan

Under the pen name Geraldine Hogan, she also writes gripping, twist-filled contemporary crime fiction.

Faith lives in the scenic west of Ireland with her family and Penny, their sausage-loving Labrador. When she’s not writing or reading, you’ll find her exploring the countryside on long dog walks — and occasionally jogging, but only when it isn’t raining!