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The Promise of Happiness - Erin Kaye (2011)
Tired of the disappointments and heartaches in the city, Louise packs up her bags and leaves for her hometown of Ballyfergus, in the hope of starting afresh with her three-year-old son Oliver. But she soon learns that her decision of raising her child alone is one that her family hasn't come to terms with yet. Her eldest sister Joanne's marriage is on the verge of crumbling - with Phil's affair threatening to break up the family. Meanwhile the youngest sister, hippy eco-warrior Sian, is marrying her one true love next year. But with her deciding not to have children, fiance Andy seems to be having second thoughts. This is essentially a light-hearted novel involving a somewhat dysfunctional family and their daily dramas. But at times it seems that the author rushes and fails to develop each character properly. (XT)
The Promise of Happiness - Erin Kaye
Louise McNeill arrives home to the idyllic Irish town of Ballyfergus, hoping that it will provide the sanctuary she desperately craves. Starting again with her three-year-old son Oli, Louise's heart is full of apprehension. To make matters worse, Louise's sister, Joanne, seems far from happy as she watches Louise's little family blossom. But as Joanne grapples with her 'perfect' marriage, is everything as idyllic as it seems? Meanwhile Louise's youngest sister, Sian, has decided she doesn't want children and wants to dedicate her life to ecological living with husband Andy. But is this a mask to disguise a bigger issue? And is Andy ready to sacrifice parenthood? Join the McNeill family as they attempt to come together to provide the love and support that they all need - whether they know it or not.