The Irish Lake House: An absolutely gorgeous and heart-warming romance

Colleen Coleman has once again proven herself to be a maestro of emotions and a weaver of enchanting tales with her latest literary gem, "The Irish Lake House." In this beautiful journey Coleman writes of love, loss, and rediscovery against the breathtaking backdrop of the Irish countryside. At the heart of the story is the picturesque Irish Lakehouse, a character in itself, with its rustic charm and mystical aura. From the moment you open the book, you are immersed in the lush landscapes and charming characters.What sets Coleman apart is her ability to infuse humour into even the most poignant moments. The witty dialogue and cleverly crafted banter (if we’re allowed to use this word?) between characters inject a delightful levity into the narrative, creating a perfect balance between tears and laughter. The author's keen observational skills and sharp wit shine through, enhancing the reading experience and making it impossible to put the book down. The Irish Lake House is simply a timeless love story that transcends generations. Coleman skilfully navigates the complexities of love – its fragility, resilience, and capacity for transformation. The romantic elements are tenderly woven into the fabric of the plot, evoking a range of emotions from the reader, from heart warming joy to bittersweet longing."The Irish Lake House" is a masterclass in storytelling, a testament to Colleen Coleman's prowess as a wordsmith. It is a book that lingers in the mind and heart long after the final page is turned. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an escape into a world where love knows no bounds and where the beauty of Ireland serves as a breathtaking backdrop to an unforgettable story.

Daisy Clarke is racked with self-doubt as she tries to believe she has what it takes to be a successful children's illustrator. She receives news that she is in line to inherit the lake house in her mothers home town of Innisfree and decides this is the change she needs to produce the material to impress her publisher. She has always wondered about the mystery of why her late mother left Ireland to bring her up on her own in London and hopes she can use the visit to find out more. Colourful descriptions of Ireland.

Lovely story! Couldn't put it down.

Felt like I was a character in the book seeing everything play out: happiness, sadness, shock, love, family, friends, confusion, curiosity. All the emotions under the sun is in the book, written so beautifully. Finished this gripping book in few days, got my attention from the very beginning. Difficult to put it down. Spoiler alert: there's a happy ending lol. I hope maybe this can be made into a movie. You won't regret reading this book.

I couldn’t put this book down it was so good.

The back of this book could just have said ‘set in the west of Ireland’ and I would have been desperate to read it. This is one of my favourite places in the world and, since I can’t get there physically at the moment, travelling there by book is the next best thing. The writing does a wonderful job of bringing this beautiful place to life and made me even more desperate to go back as soon as possible. If you’ve never been, this book will put the west of Ireland firmly on your bucket list.Armchair travel aside, this is a fantastic story about finding your roots and finding yourself at the same time. Daisy doesn’t have a clue about her mum’s past or why she left Ireland before Daisy was born. Her mum was snatched away before Daisy had chance to find out anything about her father or the rest of her family so, when she is left a mystery inheritance back in the small Irish town her mum came from, Daisy jumps at the chance to try and find out more.Anyone who comes from a small place where everyone knows everyone and everything about them will recognise the locals of Innisfree and how it is to live in a small town, but it’s a bit of a culture shock for an outsider and I think the author captures the feel of a strong community really well. The contrast between Innisfree and Daisy’s anonymous life in London is very stark and the author plays on this very well to illustrate how much Daisy needs a sense of family.The one thing about this book that didn’t quite ring true for me was how attractive James was. In all my years working in law, I never came across any lawyer quite that hot! Still, you have to allow for a little poetic license in a fiction book and I may be willing to accept it since he is Irish and Irish men generally are more attractive (i think it’s the accent, although I may be biased.) Any how, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about him, realistic or not, and he was a nice contrast to Ash, it has to be said.All in all, this was a lovely, uplifting, heartwarming book that ticked all the romance boxes for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. I will definitely look out for more books from this author.

This book is like being wrapped in your favourite soft fleecy blanket, in front of a roaring fire, sipping a hot chocolate. Yes it’s maybe a bit predictable from the word go but it’s all the more lovely because of it.A grand gentle read

What can I say a beautifully written masterpiece…. Such imagery and storytelling I could honestly see me visiting the lake house…. As a girl who lives in Ireland the friendship and help from the guys from innishfree is so heartwarming….. had me from the very first chapter …… well done Colleen an amazing well written book that deserves a mini series of its own xx 5 🌟

What a wonderful and delightful story you are a word artist. You’ve painted the best picture. I felt like I was there the whole time very hard to put down the story thank you.

I enjoyed the story , I thought the book had a nice flow and was well written. I look forward to reading more from this author. I loved the acknowledgment at the back of the book. Off author came across as genuine and humble

Loved this book! I'd love to go live in the irish lake house! This was a great read with different twists! I highly recommend it

Absolutely enchanting! Beautifully written, magical and heartwarming! The author is a gifted writer and storyteller.

This is a beautiful book of friendship, family and being brave enough to step out of your comfort zone to find true happiness. Absolutely loved how the author described the landscape, it was like being there. I have even more desire to visit Ireland now! Highly recommend!