Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Destinations |
2003 |
Buy |
| Connections |
2006 |
Buy |
| A Season to Remember |
2010 |
Buy |
| Christmas With You |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Moment We Meet |
2019 |
Buy |
Crystal Run Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Crystal Run |
2017 |
Buy |
| Shield of Lies |
2020 |
Buy |
Open Door 6 Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| An Angel at My Back |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Second Child |
2008 |
Buy |
| Bullet and the Ark |
2008 |
Buy |
| Lighthouse |
2008 |
Buy |
| Star Gazing |
2008 |
Buy |
| Three’s a Crowd |
2008 |
Buy |
| Jesus and Billy Are Off to Barcelona |
2008 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Maggie’s Story |
1999 |
Buy |
| Follow Me |
2011 |
Buy |
| Sheila O’Flanagan Invites You In |
2015 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Suddenly Single |
1999 |
Buy |
| Isobel’s Wedding |
2000 |
Buy |
| Far from Over |
2000 |
Buy |
| My Favourite Goodbye |
2001 |
Buy |
| He’s Got to Go |
2002 |
Buy |
| Caroline’s Sister |
2002 |
Buy |
| Dreaming of a Stranger |
2003 |
Buy |
| Too Good to be True |
2003 |
Buy |
| Anyone but Him |
2004 |
Buy |
| How Will I Know? |
2005 |
Buy |
| Yours, Faithfully |
2006 |
Buy |
| Bad Behaviour |
2007 |
Buy |
| Someone Special |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Man |
2009 |
Buy |
| Stand by Me |
2010 |
Buy |
| All for You |
2011 |
Buy |
| Better Together |
2012 |
Buy |
| Things We Never Say |
2013 |
Buy |
| If You Were Me |
2014 |
Buy |
| My Mother’s Secret |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Missing Wife |
2016 |
Buy |
| What Happened That Night |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Hideaway |
2018 |
Buy |
| Her Husband’s Mistake |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Season of Change |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Women Who Ran Away |
2020 |
Buy |
| Three Weddings and a Proposal |
2021 |
Buy |
| What Eden Did Next |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Woman on the Bridge |
2023 |
Buy |
Sheila O’Flanagan is one of Ireland’s most widely read authors, having published more than 40 novels since her debut in 1999. Her standalone novels make up the bulk of her work, with titles like Suddenly Single, My Mother’s Secret, and The Women Who Ran Away. She has a knack for writing about ordinary women dealing with relationship upheavals, family secrets, and life-changing decisions, all set against recognizably Irish backdrops.
Beyond her standalone work, O’Flanagan has written the Crystal Run young adult series, the Open Door easy-reader series, and several short story collections including Destinations, Connections, and Christmas With You. Her books consistently appear on bestseller lists in Ireland and the UK, and she has built a loyal readership over more than two decades of steady output.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Sheila O’Flanagan written?
Sheila O’Flanagan has written 46 books across five series.
What was Sheila O’Flanagan's first book?
Sheila O’Flanagan’s first book is Maggie’s Story, published in 1999.
What genre does Sheila O'Flanagan write?
Sheila O’Flanagan writes contemporary women’s fiction and romance novels, often set in Ireland. Her books frequently deal with family relationships, second chances, and the complicated lives of modern women.