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The number-one bestseller, shortlisted for the RNA award

‘A rare novel. Beautiful, powerful, unashamedly romantic.’ Marian Keyes

Maddie Godard: chief copywriter, The Complete Works advertising agency. Smart. Sussed. Scared. Because when your self-esteem’s been trampled and your world overturned, you have to act fast.

Maddie escapes from busy Dublin to seemingly tranquil Saint-Géyroux, an idyll in rural France. There, she is led into temptation by beautiful, roguish Sam, cajoled into becoming a life model by renowned artist Daniel Lennox, and haunted by a portrait of a woman with a secret to share. Can this mysterious beauty help Maddie exorcise her demons?

In this moving, bittersweet, joyously romantic tale by the bestselling author of Going Down and the Mischief books, Maddie Godard confronts her innermost fears, makes new friends, and learns that life really is worth living…

Readers comments

Hayley – UK

I adore your books. My personal favourite until now has been The Blue Hour - I liked the darker side. It's great to catch up with Madeleine again in Love Lies Bleeding. At the risk of sounding slightly crazy, I feel as if I know the characters, and I always read the last few chapters of your books very slowly because I don't want them to end. 

Faye – UK

I have just read It Means Mischief and The Blue Hour. What great books! Could not put them down at all - nearly got sacked from work for reading instead of working! Please, please write more! 

Rianne – via Yahoo

Just wanted to say that I love your novels! I had the good fortune to read It Means Mischief when it was first published and I have been hooked ever since!! My ultimate favourite is The Blue Hour it doesn't seem to matter how many times I read it, it’s new every time, and my favourite character is Deirdre. I love that I have been able to keep up with her life, as it were, through the following novels! Can't wait for the next novel! 

Lynne - UK

I have just finished reading The Blue Hour and I have to say it was a fantastic read.  This is the first book of yours I have ever read and now I am a huge fan, and shall endeavour to seek out all the other you have written and read them also. 

Caroline – via hotmail

I absolutely love all your books!! They keep me enthralled for days on end!! I could not for the life of me put The Blue Hour down...I read it from cover to cover. I love catching up with all the familiar characters every time a new book comes out!! I would like to tell you briefly how I was first introduced to your books.....I was studying in Paris at the time...it was the summer of 99...and I was staying at the college des Irlandais. One of the girls there had been sent over It Means Mischief and thoroughly enjoyed it. So it was passed onto at least twenty others....we all had to wait anxiously until our turn came to read the book!! I remember it being torture! Because everyone raved about it when they had it read! Of course there was a strict policy of no dilly-dalllying when you got the book...you had to be a quick reader! Finally I got my hands on the book and of course I loved it! So much so that I bought my own copy when I got home to read again! I couldn’t believe my luck when you brought out More Mischief! I think that is what is so special about your books; the fact that the characters never go away! (except for poor …[character’s name censored by Kate]....boy did I cry!) Anyway it is one of my strong memories from that summer and one that I know I will never forget! Keep up the excellent work! I can’t wait for the next book! 

Gisele – via onvol.net

Oh my gosh... Kate, you're absolutely Amazing with a capital A! I read The Blue Hour and not only did I fall in love with the characters and cried a lot throughout the story, but once I finished it I started it all over again immediately! It was simply unbelievable... I hadn't read so well-written a story in ages. The way the characters are presented, those little hints as to their personality, the progression of the story and how relationships develop. Awesome!

Linda – Kerry

The first book I read of yours was The Blue Hour and from then on I was hooked, I have lent out your books to friends with strict instructions to return them to me. The response was great and they have recommended your books to others. You are an awe inspiring lady!! Looking forward to reading many more novels by you, keep up your tremendous good work! 

Munira – India

I like to say that The Blue Hour was one of the most fascinating books I have ever read, that was my first title of your work and was in love with it. I had to write to you and tell you that you are a very gifted writer and I would like to be up-to-dated about your new books. 

Sarah – via hotmail

I absolutely loved The Blue Hour. It was one of those books that you do not want to put down, yet when you finish it you’re gutted!! Keep up your very talented work. 

Veronika – via hotmail

Just finished The Blue Hour (another great story)... I started it this morning and could not put it down until I've read it. Your books ARE addictive. Now I am waiting (impatiently) for Sex, Lies and Fairytales... Anyway, just wanted to say thank you for your amazing stories! 

Joy – UK

Just wanted to say thank you for producing such wonderfully addictive
books! I picked up The Blue Hour by sheer chance in our local library - if anything, I was attracted by the cover shot, and found that once I started reading I simply couldn't put it down.  I have since read both 'Mischief' books and Going Down, and having seen the website, will be out looking for the latest release. Within minutes of opening the book, you feel as if you know the characters personally, whilst the idea of having characters overlap from one book into another (completely unrelated), makes for excellent reading. Keep up the good work! 

Marian – UK

I am an avid fan of Irish chick lit especially Cathy Kelly and Marian Keyes.  I read The Blue Hour and loved it and have just finished reading Living the Dream - its fantastic. My Xmas wish list will include all your other books so keep up the good work! I especially love how some characters
pop up in other books. Great stuff!

Maeve – UK

During a difficult time The Blue Hour took my mind off some challenges & made me laugh out loud a few times - which I greatly appreciated.  The sensuality, wit & craft of your writing was a joy.  It was full of the details that us girls (of all ages) adore. Thank you. 

Ríona – Ireland

To let you know what I thought of The Blue Hour. I absolutely loved it; totally fell for Daniel Lennox: I wanted to move to the south of France and live that life. What I love about your books is the landscape into which you put your characters, Best of luck with your next book, can't wait to read it! 

Linda – Ireland

I just wanted to let you know that you put the shine on Christmas for me this year, I got a bad flu and spent most of Christmas day in bed reading The Blue Hour. In my mind, I spent Christmas day in the South of France and after the frenetic run up to the big day it was absolute bliss! i spent the following few days re-reading Living the Dream and fell in love all over again. It was total escapism, pure joyous bliss so a big thank you! I full heartedly agree with what Marian Keyes said about The Blue Hour being the most romantic book she's read, I've never read a book so evocative of atmosphere, it's truly glorious.  

Sabrina – via hotmail