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The Boy Next Door

Published
Sep 2025
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General Fiction General Fiction

About This Book

A BRAND NEW captivating read from the Irish bestseller, ☘️ Sian O'Gorman about friendship, family secrets and living your best lifeðŸ'œðŸ'– - Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Sheila O'Flanagan and Laura Pearson!

You've only got one life, so make sure you LOVE it!

Journalist Claudia Kelly loves her work at one of Dublin's best magazines but when she is tasked with editing Irish Man, she's unsure she's up to the big job.

But when her former childhood neighbour, the handsome artist Johnny Hogan returns home, he and Claudia immediately resume their old friendship and he encourages her to take the role.

With an impending hostile boardroom takeover, Claudia is forced to pick a side whilst navigating her mother's new romance and her sister Fiona's earth-shattering secret. With a dysfunctional team to manage and new skills to learn, she has to draw on an unknown inner strength.

But why is the mysterious Brian O'Brien, a former friend of her late father, back in their life? And why has the company's chairman so much faith in her? Can Claudia finally open a new page on a happier life for them all?

If you love this book try Sian's other fantastic books set in Sandycove Bay...

Praise for Sian O'Gorman:

'Utterly irresistible and joyful - the perfect summer read!' Faith Hogan

' Truly Amazing...Another outstanding story from Sian, you just can't go wrong with her books ðŸ"š,they are impossible to put down. I would definitely recommend that you read this book,you won't be disappointed.' - Reader Review

'A gorgeous story of friendship, community and starting over' Jessica Redland

'What a truly wonderful book. I loved everything about this book. Sian has the gift of story telling. Can't wait for her next book' - Reader Review

'A book with everything. A real 5 star read.' Claudia Carroll

'Loved this book. Fantastic book about life and love and families. I read it really quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't want it to end' - Reader Review

'Delicious! An upbeat, witty read about friends, family and following your dreams.' Gillian Harvey

'Joyful, uplifting and hugely entertaining tale about living life to the fullest, the power of friendship and finding your voice you are going to love' - Reader Review

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