Clodagh Murphy

Claire Kennedy is NiceGirl, the anonymous author of steamy online blog 'Scenes of a Sexual Nature'. An internet sensation, she attracts the attention of Mark Bell, a hot London publisher. But when it becomes clear that Mark is interested in more than just a book deal, Claire has to act fast. Because little does Mark know that NiceGirl is a lot more experienced in the bedroom than real-life Claire Kennedy. Mark is offering Claire the life she's always dreamed of - a steady relationship, the literary world of London and a posh Highgate apartment. But when Claire hires the services of struggling artist and commitment-phobe Luca to brush up on her sex skills, things get more complicated... Great sex, friendship AND love ... can't a girl have it all?

Some Girls Do

Jenny Hannigan might be a good-time party girl but all she secretly craves is a life of domestic bliss and solid respectability - worlds away from her troubled upbringing back home in Ireland. So when she crashes into the arms of Richard Allam - the young, handsome, recently separated politician hotly tipped to lead his party to victory in the upcoming election - she thinks she's found exactly what she is looking for. But Jenny isn't exactly politician's-wife material so Richard recruits the intensely private, charismatic publicist Dev Tennant to 'spin' Jenny to the Party . . . and the public. As the election gathers momentum, it turns out that Jenny has more than one skeleton in her closet and Dev is working overtime to try to keep them there. And suddenly Jenny isn't sure what she wants anymore ...

Girl in a Spin

Romy Fitzgerald always planned to go the conventional route: boyfriend, marriage, children. Motherhood via cupboard sex at a costume party with a stranger dressed as Darth Vader didn't feature on her to-do list. But when she gives birth to her son Luke nine months later, he turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. As Luke gets older however, Romy knows that at some point she's going to have to tell him about his father. Trouble is, she never found out 'Darth's' real name. But when an old flame arrives back in her life, the plot thickens. Kit Masterson was always 'the one who got away' and now he's back from New York and seems intent on playing happy families with Romy and Luke. But Kit has his own secrets to hide . . . As Romy begins to wonder if she'll ever find her mystery man from the party, she learns that in real life secrets rarely stay hidden, especially when it comes to love. But will Romy find her dark knight or will she be left to raise Luke (Han) solo?

Frisky Business

A fake boyfriend, a glitzy holiday on the French Riviera, and the chance to play private detective ... this summer Lesley's got it all! But she's in for a few surprises. Sunny, funny and sexy, For Love or Money is the sizzling new romantic comedy from Irish author Clodagh Murphy.

For Love Or Money

Disengagement Ring

Romy Fitzgerald always planned to go the conventional route: boyfriend, marriage, children. Motherhood via cupboard sex at a costume party with a stranger dressed as Darth Vader didn't feature on her to-do list. But when she gives birth to her son Luke nine months later, he turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. As Luke gets older however, Romy knows that at some point she's goiong to have to tell him about his father. Trouble is, she never found out 'Darth's' real name. But when an old flame arrives back in her life, the plot thickens. Kit Masterson was always 'the one who got away' and now he's back from New York and seems intent on playing happy families with Romy and Luke. But Kit has his own secrets to hide ... As Romy begins to wonder if she'll ever find her mystery man from the party, she learns that in real life secrets rarely stay hidden, especially when it comes to love. But will Romy find her dark knight or will she be left to raise Luke (Han) solo?

Frisky business

Sun, fun and intrigue on the French Riviera ... this summer is set to sizzle! Keen amateur sleuth Lesley believes in first impressions and instant attraction. No slow burns. No second chances. So when handsome architect Al asks her out after a singles night, she turns him down immediately. There’s just no spark. But when he offers her a job posing as his girlfriend to sniff out the truth about his elderly uncle’s fiancée, she can’t resist the opportunity to play private detective – especially as it involves joining Al’s glamorous family on a ritzy holiday in Nice. As she embarks on her mission, Lesley is confident she already knows how everything will play out. After all, it’s no great mystery why a young woman would marry a seventy-two-year-old millionaire with a heart condition. And though Al may be the nicest boyfriend she’s ever had (even if he is fake), she made her mind up about him the first time they met and there’s no chance he’s going to grow on her ... is there? But people have a way of surprising you, as she’s about to discover ... If you’re a fan of smart and sassy romantic comedies, don’t miss this hilarious and heartwarming page-turner.

For Love or Money

'Perfect escapism for the Heat-reading generation' Irish Independent Fast-paced escapism which does what it promises - transports readers out of their daily lives' Woman's Way After a series of hopeless relationships, Kate O'Neill is ready to settle down, so when her New Age hippie boyfriend Brian finally asks her to marry him, she accepts. He might not be perfect but he's there, right? Except that Kate's eccentric actress mother, Grace, is determined to prevent Kate from making the biggest mistake of her life and so hatches a plot to scupper the engagement, enlisting the help of family friend Will Sargent, the cool and aloof manager of mega cool rock-band Walking Wounded, and unrequited love of Kate's life ... Reluctantly enlisted, Will offers Kate a job cooking for Walking Wounded while they are holed up in Tuscany working on their new album. As temperatures in the kitchen begin to heat up, will Kate realise her feelings for Will are stronger than ever, or does Grace's plan backfire and send Kate straight back to Brian?

The Disengagement Ring

Two old friends. One new beginning. And a secret that could tear them apart. Ella and Roly have bright futures ahead of them when they meet as teenagers and strike up an unlikely friendship. She has her career in academia all mapped out, and his star is in the ascendant as member of a manufactured boy band. But ten years later, neither is where they expected to be. A chronic illness forced Ella to abandon her studies and put her dreams on hold, while Roly got kicked out of the band and lost everything – all his money, his career in music, even the underwear-model girlfriend. When they cross paths again they’re both ready to start over, and they rekindle their friendship as they each try to get back what they lost. But Ella didn’t tell Roly what really happened the last time they met. And if he finds out, will it be the end of their new beginning?

The Reboot

Claire Kennedy has a talent for sex .. on paper. But while she enjoys writing steamy scenes for her creative writing class, in reality her love life is an arid wasteland. The boy she's crushed on all year has ditched her after a one-night stand, and her gorgeous tutor (aka Dr Hottie) is strictly off-limits. So Claire pours her energy into writing an erotic story that fulfills all her fantasies - featuring a bookish student, a hot professor and plenty of sizzling sex when her fictional alter ego turns a hilarious misunderstanding to her advantage. Soon Claire discovers that spicing things up in the bedroom is easy. All it takes is a little imagination ... Scenes of a Sexual Nature is a prequel novella to Clodagh Murphy's Some Girls Do. If you like romantic comedy with a bit of heat, then you'll love this laugh-out-loud, sexy story. Buy this book to start reading this sizzling romantic comedy today!

Scenes of a Sexual Nature

A brilliantly funny, charming read from Clodagh Murphy, perfect for fans of Catherine Walsh and Marian Keyes. Claire Kennedy is the anonymous voice behind a wildly popular sex blog – smart, sassy, and always up for an adventure.... Or so her fans think. In reality, Claire is quiet, bookish, and hasn’t been on a date in over a year. But when Mark – the charming publisher she’s been flirting with online – suggests they meet in real life, the fantasy risks falling apart. Mark is offering everything Claire’s ever wanted: an actual relationship, a hot book deal, and a foot in the door of London’s literary scene. There’s just one problem – she needs dating experience, fast. Enter Luca: laid-back, infuriating, and annoyingly attractive. He agrees to help Claire with some very hands-on research... as long as she doesn’t get the wrong idea. He’s not boyfriend material – and this is strictly practice. But as sparks fly and lines blur, Claire starts to wonder: Can the rough draft end up being better than the real thing? Previously published as Some Girls Do. Praise for Clodagh Murphy: ‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri ‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ BookMadJo ‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Herding Cats ‘Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read’ Reviews in Heels ‘If you haven’t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre – you don’t know what you are missing’ Kirsty’s Book Reviews ‘This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment’ Books, Life and Everything

A witty and warm rom-com about fake dates and real sparks from Clodagh Murphy for 2026

Practice Makes Perfect

Two old flames. One small stage. Trouble is just waiting in the wings … Mimi and her sisters are still struggling to keep their beloved Halfpenny Lane Theatre afloat. So when Hollywood heartthrob Rocco Agnew wants a part in their upcoming production of Private Lives it promises to be a lifesaver. Rocco sets hearts racing and ticket sales soaring wherever he goes. The only problem: Rocco is Mimi’s ex – the one who broke her heart – and she’s slated to play opposite him in a role that will bring them far too close for comfort. They can’t turn down Rocco. Mimi doesn’t want to bow out. Will the little theatre be big enough for both of them? Fans of Rachael Lucas and Hannah Ellis will love this heartwarming second-chance romance.

Stage Kisses on Halfpenny Lane: A funny, feel-good second chance romance

A collection of three funny, feel-good standalone romantic comedies 'An exceptionally talented (and hilarious) Irish writer’ Irish Independent ‘Romantic comedy at its best’ Shaz’s Book Blog 'Humour crackling on every page ... fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella will love Girl in a Spin’ Irish Independent 'Witty, warmhearted, refreshingly original and very sexy’ Novelicious ‘Moves along at lightning pace ... entertained me right to the last page' Evening Echo ____________ The Disengagement Ring When Kate accepts her boyfriend’s proposal, her interfering family think she’s making a big mistake. So they conspire to send her to sun-drenched Tuscany for a summer job – alongside her lifelong crush Will. Can Kate keep her head and figure out where her heart truly lies? Girl in a Spin Fun-loving party girl Jenny dreams of settling down with her boyfriend Richard – a handsome heartthrob who’s on track to be the next prime minister. But she’s not a great fit for his stuffy world of politics, so Richard recruits spin doctor extraordinaire Dev to mould Jenny’s public image in the run-up to the election. And with skeletons spilling out of her closet and a scandal-hungry media snapping at her heels, she’s going to need all the help she can get. Frisky Business Last Halloween, Romy had a one-night stand with a stranger dressed as Darth Vader. Now she has a baby named Luke. But who is his father? Because though she and Darth shared their deepest, darkest secrets, they didn't swap names or numbers. When old flame Kit arrives back in her life, she wonders could he be her dark knight … or is there another?

The Disengagement Ring, Girl in a Spin and Frisky Business

Clodagh Murphy Three-Book Collection

After a series of hopeless relationships, Kate O’Neill is ready to settle down. So when her boyfriend Brian finally asks her to marry him, she accepts. Her only misgiving is that her family don’t like him. But she’s sure they’ll come around in time. However, her eccentric mother Grace thinks Kate is making a big mistake. So she conspires to pack her off to Tuscany for the summer to work as a private chef for rock band Walking Wounded – whose manager just happens to be Kate’s lifelong crush, Will Sargent. Though catering to wayward rock stars and their demanding entourage is challenging, Kate loves her new job. But spending time with Will dredges up old feelings, and her biggest challenge is remembering that she has a fiancé – and Will has a girlfriend. As temperatures rise, will Kate be able to keep her head and figure out where her heart truly lies?

Claire Kennedy, aka internet sensation NiceGirl, is the anonymous author of a steamy sex blog, where she writes frankly about her raunchy adventures. But little do her fans know that behind the sassy online persona is a quiet book-shop assistant who lives with her mother and has had sex a total of three and a half times. So when her blog attracts the attention of London publisher Mark, Claire needs to wise up, and fast. Handsome, charming and successful, Mark is offering her the life she's always dreamed of – a steady relationship, the literary world of London and a hot book deal. But Claire needs some hands-on experience if she’s to live up to her alter-ego. So she enlists the help of brooding artist Luca to give her a crash course in bedroom skills. His only rule: she’s not to fall for him. What could possibly go wrong?

A hot, hilarious and wonderfully romantic romcom

She's a party girl. He's a Party Leader. Things are about to get complicated. Jenny Hannigan might be a good-time party girl but all she secretly craves is a life of domestic bliss and solid respectability - worlds away from her troubled upbringing back home in Ireland. So when she crashes into the arms of Richard Allam - the young, handsome, recently separated politician hotly tipped to lead his party to victory in the upcoming election - she thinks she's found exactly what she is looking for. But Jenny isn't exactly politician's-wife material so Richard recruits the intensely private, charismatic publicist Dev Tennant to 'spin' Jenny to the Party . . . and the public. As the election gathers momentum, it turns out that Jenny has more than one skeleton in her closet and Dev is working overtime to try to keep them there. And suddenly Jenny isn't sure what she wants anymore ...

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