City Girls Books

Three very different women face heartache, upheaval and reinvention in this romantic drama, which praises the power of friendship to pull you through when life gets tough. At 21, Devlin is seduced by the suave, sophisticated Colin Cantrell-King, an older married man and her boss. But this affair will leave her with some tough decisions to make. Caroline is afraid of being left on the shelf so jumps at the chance to marry the cool, detached and very attractive Richard. But, why does he never return her ardour with equal passion? Married mother Maggie feels trapped in a loveless marriage until she discovers her husband's infidelity. What will she do with her new-found sense of liberation?

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

They’re back and stronger than ever! Pre-order C ITY GIRLS FOREVER , the new Patricia Scanlan novel, out Spring 2025. *** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** The sequel to Patricia Scanlan's gripping saga City Girls ; a sexy and savvy novel which captures the profound intimacy and drama of the loves of women. Devlin's flair and ambition ensure continued success for her City Girl health and leisure complex. Expansion is next on her agenda, But what of Luke Reilly, a man used to getting his own way? His interest is more than professional. Why does she keep running away from it? Soon Devlin is forced to make a decision that will have a huge impact on her life. Caroline, still coming to terms with her husband's revelations, has to do some serious thinking. For the first time in her life she is forced to face the consequences of her neediness. Can she face the future on her own or will she resort to the crutches of drugs and drink that have always carried her through? Maggie, torn between motherhood and career, finds her marriage under threat. Her husband's total lack of support enrages and frustrates her. When dishy Adam Dunne makes it more than obvious that he wants Maggie, she wonders why she should be loyal to a husband who has never been faithful to her. After years of putting other people's needs before her own, Maggie has to decide if it's time to put herself first. Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women’s fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international bestsellers, most recently With All My Love, A Time for Friends, Orange Blossom Days and A Family Reunion . She writes multi-generational family dramas with compassion and authenticity, and a hint of comforting escapism. ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you MUST try Patricia Scanlan' Woman & Home 'Utterly magical and wonderful... warmth and compassion shine through' MARIAN KEYES 'Like being enfolded in a hug from the great writer herself: warm, comforting and full of love' CATHY KELLY 'There can be little doubt that Patricia Scanlan is the prolific queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction' Sunday Times 'There is a heartbreaking authenticity in her observations' Irish Times 'The ultimate comfort read' Glamour ‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you will love Patricia Scanlan’ Mirror

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CITY GIRL SERIES ‘Warm, relatable and funny’ Marian Keyes 'One of Scanlan's great strengths is her gift for writing fully rounded characters, and this is Scanlan at her very best' Irish Independent The City Girls are back! And as City Girl, Devlin Delaney’s iconic gym and spa, prepares to mark a big anniversary, Devlin and her best friends Caroline and Maggie are looking forward to a fabulous party where they can all put their problems behind them and celebrate. Devlin’s past has returned to haunt her, with a shocking revelation. But she’s strong and her beloved Luke has her back.  Caroline is facing up to issues she’s long suppressed, with the help of a man who’s becoming more than a friend. Will happiness finally be hers? Maggie’s family is driving her mad. Her ex, Terry, and their daughter don’t get on, and she’s made an alarming discovery about her elderly mother’s financial affairs. She wants to run far, away. Sparks are going to fly, and some people are going to get a lot more than they bargained for! Once a City Girl , a City Girl Forever . Nothing will stop their celebration . . . or will it? ‘I LOVE this. I think it's Patricia Scanlan's strongest book ever!’ Cathy Kelly ‘I BAWLED, roared laughing and was on the edge of my seat. It's a masterclass in storytelling!! Patricia Scanlan is at the absolutely top of her game’ Ciara Geraghty ‘It felt like I’d just bumped into such great old friends… ones I haven’t seen since school and have missed SO much, and am desperately wanting to know everything that’s happened to them… I was in book heaven’ Caroline Grace-Cassidy 'Full of messy, complex family drama, laced with wisdom, laughter and poignancy. What a joy!' Carmel Harrington