Kathleen Connolly

4 booksRomanceRomantic ComedyContemporary Romance

Kathleen Connolly is a storyteller who believes it is never too late for a new beginning. With a keen eye for the quiet moments that define a life, she writes stories that celebrate the strength of the everyday woman. Kathleen draws inspiration from the rolling hills and tight-knit communities of the Northeast, where she finds magic in the mundane. When she isn't crafting tales of second-act love, Kathleen enjoys gardening, exploring local farmers' markets, and spending time with her family. She lives in New York, where she is currently working on her next novel. She loves hearing from readers who believe in the power of resilience and the beauty of authentic connection.

Books

My Neighbor Might be a Vampire

Finding true love might just require a little garlic and a lot of moonlight

Romance

Thirty-seven-year-old Lilly Palmer is Warwick's most eccentric artist, known for flowy dresses, handmade silver jewelry, and romantic standards so high the locals think she is practically a witch. Finding Mr. Right has been a bust—until a tall, devastatingly handsome stranger moves into the apartment next door. Darius Adams has striking green eyes, effortless charm, and one very suspicious habit: he only exists after dark. He vanishes before sunrise, sleeps all day, and roams the hallways at midnight. Naturally, Lilly reaches the only logical conclusion: her gorgeous new neighbor is a vampire. Determined to uncover the truth, Lilly launches a covert investigation involving garlic wreaths, silver trinkets, and clumsy hallway stakeouts. But Darius isn't an undead creature of the night—he's just an exhausted software architect managing grueling overseas shifts, utterly fascinated by the quirky bohemian who keeps ambushing him with kitchen herbs. As midnight sparks ignite between them, a ruthless developer threatens to demolish their historic mansion. Can Lilly and Darius clear the air, team up to save their home, and prove that love is real—even if monsters aren't?

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Love, Willow

Two wounded hearts find healing through secret letters left in an ancient, forgotten cemetery.

Romance
Literary Fiction

Thirty-nine-year-old Willow Jons has retreated to her aunt's farm in upstate New York to hide from the world. Devastated by the tragic loss of her husband, Joe, and their unborn daughter, her grief feels insurmountable. Seeking solace in an unexpected place, Willow finds therapy in visiting a small 18th-century cemetery at the edge of the property. Once a week, she leaves a letter on the headstone of a young man who died at her late husband's age, signing each note with a tender ending: Love, Willow. Across the field lives Ian Marsh, a rugged, divorced father watching from afar. Intrigued by the red-haired stranger who visits his family’s ancestral graves, Ian finally approaches and reads her raw, vulnerable notes. Moved by her aching heartbreak, he takes a leap of faith and leaves a reply. What begins as a secret correspondence across time and loss slowly blossoms into a delicate connection. As their unspoken bond turns into real-world encounters, Willow must decide if she can honor the memories of her past while opening her heart to a brand-new future. From Kathleen Connolly comes an emotionally resonant, slow-burn novel about grief, hope, and the unexpected ways love finds us when we need it most.

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Her Heart, His Secrets

Two best friends, one dream house, and a charming stranger who changes everything.

Romance
Women's Fiction

When lifelong friends Mary Sterling and Linda Whitaker set their sights on the historic James farm, they never imagined the property would threaten to tear their bond apart. For Mary, the farm is a fresh start after a painful divorce—a sanctuary to build her new life with her husband, Ben. For Linda, the town's premier realtor, it's the professional challenge of a lifetime. Then Lachlan Murray arrives. With a mesmerizing Scottish accent and a mysterious past, he doesn't just want the farm; he wants Linda's heart. As a whirlwind romance sweeps Linda off her feet, she finds her professional ethics and her loyalty to Mary tested like never before. But Lachlan isn't the only one with secrets. When Mary’s ex-husband returns to Warwick with a vendetta, the bidding war for the farm turns into a battle for survival. As decades of friendship hang in the balance, Mary and Linda must confront the truth: is the perfect home worth losing the person who knows you best? In this captivating tale of love and loyalty, Kathleen Connolly explores the delicate lines between personal desire and the ties that bind us.

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Love at the Marketplace

A tender second-act romance about finding beauty in the most unexpected place

Romance

After twenty-eight years of marriage, Mary Crawford was traded in for a newer model. Left adrift in the quiet town of Warwick, New York, the fifty-two-year-old feels invisible, discarded, and painfully plain. Her life has shrunk to the size of her weekly grocery list—until she meets Ben Sterling. Ben is the local market's produce manager, a man with kind blue eyes and a way of making even a simple conversation over rutabagas feel like an event. While Mary sees herself as a woman past her prime, Ben sees a resilience and authenticity he’s been searching for his entire life. As Mary navigates the terrifying world of mid-life dating, she must battle the loud echoes of her ex-husband’s criticism and the prying eyes of small-town gossips. Can a woman who has spent decades in the shadows finally step into the light? From the charming aisles of the local market to the scenic beauty of upstate New York, Love at the Marketplace is a heartwarming story about rediscovering your worth, the courage to be seen, and the realization that the best season of life might just be the one you never saw coming.

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