Waiting for the Miracle

'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent

'Beautiful. A joy' Sinéad Moriarty author of the Devlin Sisters novels

'An enthralling read with so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent

'A funny, poignant and moving read' My Weekly

Two women, decades apart, united by hope.

All Caroline wants is to be a mum - that shouldn't be too much to ask, should it? But after years of trying, she's had no luck - oh, and to make matters worse her husband is leaving her.

Determined to not give up on her dream, Caroline turns to her last lifeline, the women of her infertility support group.

While the women could not be more different, they form an unbreakable bond. There's Natalie, accountant by day, pub quiz whiz by night and whose girlfriend seems much less excited about having children than her. There's the quiet-spoken Janet, whose suffered so much loss but retains a sense of humour and a core of steel. And then there's Ronnie, mysterious, glamourous, jet-setting Ronnie, who is happy to share everything but her story.

Decades earlier, unbroken and embattled, Catherine rebuilds her life in the big city lights of Dublin. Cast out by her family and shunned for having a baby at sixteen, she finds, joy, acceptance and her tribe in a band of fellow outcasts. Catherine dreams of being reunited with the baby that was so cruelly taken from her. A dream that she is willing to sacrifice almost everything and everyone for.

From bestselling Irish writer Anna McPartlin, Waiting for the Miracle is an uplifting novel about how good friends can help you see the funny side of anything. Perfect for fans Jojo Moyes and Marian Keyes.

Praise for Anna McPartlin:

'Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving' Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything

'It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book!' Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love

'When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page.' Claudia Carroll, author of The Women of Primrose Square

Readers love Waiting for the Miracle:

'Who will have the happy ever after dream and who will settle for the dream never happening? I raced though it in 2 days to find out. I particularly loved the flitting between current day and the character Catherine's story from the past and was eager to see how the 2 would come together. Wrap yourself up in a duvet and start reading. You won't be disappointed.'

'You will be gripped by both stories and wonder where the book is going ... but it gets better and better.'

'Loved loved loved it! As always an amazing story with real life issues, read it in 3 days couldn't put it down going to work was a bit of inconvenience lol can't wait for the next one, thanks Anna'

'Another emotional rollercoaster read about loss, hope, courage & friendship, I was hooked right from the very start, I loved how the story changed between current day and the past with Catherine's story, have your tissues ready.'

'Didn't want it to end.'

'McPartlin excels in the one-liner, and finding something to laugh about in the darkest of times.'

'I do not hesitate to recommend this magnificent book to everyone. Sure to be in my top books of this year.'

'A story of hope over heartbreak told with Irish humour and charm.'

'Anna McPartlin has done it again! Another stunning read that ends with me in tears yet also smiling.'