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Legacy of Secrets has been shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Novel of the Year Awards 2026

About Adrienne Vaughan

Adrienne Vaughan has been a writer since the age of seven, from the moment she first sat at the kitchen table, thumping out stories about ponies, witches, and unicorns on her turquoise Petite typewriter.

Today she writes award-winning, page-turning romantic suspense.

Adrienne’s first three books, The Hollow Heart, A Change of Heart and Secrets of the Heart – feature a feisty investigative journalist, a wilful West Highland terrier and a supporting cast of highly entertaining and eccentric characters; all set on a remote isle off the West Coast of Ireland.

Her latest novels, Legacy of Secrets, Summer of Secrets and Secrets of the Shell Sisters − are all spell-binding family sagas with a touch of Celtic magic and are based on Ireland’s Ancient East Coast.

Legacy of Secrets is a finalist in the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Novel of the Year Awards 2026.

Adrienne’s first historical novel Mystery of the Midnight Madonna has just been shortlisted for the Historical Novel Society’s ‘First Chapter’ award.

Her collection of short stories and poetry, Fur Coat & No Knickers, was shortlisted for the Irish Carousel Prize for Anthology. Her short story Dodo’s Portrait was shortlisted for the Colm Tóibín International Short Story Award at the Wexford Literary Festival in 2018, and her short story Matilda’s Wings was runner up in the Society of Women Writers & Journalists Short Story Competition 2023.

All her books are enchanting, heart-warming, and uplifting tales of mystery and romance, laced with twists and turns, and many laugh out loud moments.

Brought up in Dublin, Adrienne lives in the English countryside with her husband, two spaniels and a rescue cat called Agatha Christie – ‘So-named because we never know who she’s going to kill next!’

Two of her favourite places in the world are the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland and the coast of South Devon, both great influences on her writing.

A former journalist, Adrienne ran her own PR practice for over 30 years, writing novels, poems and short stories in her spare time. From 2025 she decided it was time to take on what she considers the best job in the whole world, a fulltime author.

And although being a novelist has always been her destiny, she still harbours a burning ambition to be a Bond girl!

Sun, sea and spaniels – what more can a girl want? Adrienne with her beloved Wignell and Watson.

Award-Winning Romantic Suspense

Legacy of Secrets
Book 3 of the Rosshaven Romances
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Secrets of the Shell Sisters
Book 2 of the Rosshaven Romances
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Summer of Secrets
Book 1 of the Rosshaven Romances
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The hollow heart
Book 1 of the Heartfelt Trilogy
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A change of heart
Book 2 of the Heartfelt Trilogy
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Secrets of the heart
Book 3 of the Heartfelt Trilogy
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Fur coat & no knickers
A highly acclaimed collection of short stories & poetry
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GRIPPING AND EMOTIONAL ‘CAN’T PUT IT DOWN’ READ

This is the third in a trilogy, inasmuch as the setting and some of the characters reappear.

The main character, Octavia Griffin, is set in her ways and is scared to do anything outside her comfort zone. When she ends up in Ireland following a letter from Jerome Nightingale, telling her she is in line to inherit from him, her life begins to change dramatically. Octavia’s whole outlook on life has to change, and with the help of some ‘magic’ and some intriguing happenings along the way, she eventually fulfils the prophecy.

I loved this story, it was gripping, emotional and a ‘can’t put it down’ read.

A gripping story, beautifully written with wonderful characters.

I have just finished reading Secrets of The Shell Sisters, an amazing novel by Adrienne Vaughan. I was gripped from the beginning. The Morgan sisters – each with very different personalities – are totally believable, as are all the characters. The story is compelling, unique and beautifully written. I highly recommend it.

The plot is fast paced and the characters wonderfully depicted .I really enjoyed this read and I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

I think all Adrienne Vaughan’s books are just fabulous

‘I’ve enjoyed each of Adrienne Vaughan’s full length novels very much, and this collection only emphasises the author’s wonderful storytelling ability and writing skills.’

A gem of a collection. Read it!

An absolute feast of enjoyment that I will read again and again!

A joy to read …

Another top read from Adrienne Vaughan. The title alone made me want to dive in to the story. Adrienne’s talent for creating engaging, entertaining characters, some of them warm, some witty, some wonderfully whacky, but all memorable, gets stronger with every book she writes.

A GREAT READ

I enjoyed this novel as I have all of this author’s other work. It had everything I love in a romance: family, intrigue and a happy ending but with the prpomise of more to come in the sequel. I have just downloaded it and am looking forward to getting stuck in with it this weekend.

GRIPPING STORY LACED WITH MAGIC, MYSTERY AND LOVE

The opening chapter had me gripped and on the edge of my seat, which I’ve come to expect from this author, as all her books are incredible. The whole story was laced with magic, mystery and love.

I fell in love with Octavia instantly, seeming fragile at first and then so fierce when she found strength as the story developed. I’m not usually a fan of timeslip novels, but this one felt different because the past and present merged together so beautifully. You could really tell a lot of research had gone into making it as accurate as possible. If you’ve read any of the author’s previous books, you’ll know why I was so happy to go back to Rosshaven and meet the Morgan sisters again.

Pacy, suspenseful page-turner

I read this book in a matter of days. It’s fresh, pacy and allows the reader to escape between the (seemingly) glamorous world of film & TV, and the rugged coastline of Ireland.