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The Kerry Series #4
Hot Pursuit
Can you wipe the slate clean and start a new life? Rita O’Brien hopes so. She leaves a broken heart and a failed business in Kerry for a new beginning among the bright lights of Dublin. She soon settles into her new life with new friends, but things get complicated when two men enter her life. Who is the right man for her? Ricardo, with his Latin good looks and easy charm, or Josh, the true-blue friend?
The turmoil in her life re-opens new wounds that Rita has kept buried deep inside. She realises she must confront her past and correct a mistake she made years ago.
Will she make the right choice when it comes to love? Will her quest to find someone she lost heal her sorrows? Rita tries her best to find the right path in the hot pursuit of her dreams.
Set in Dublin and its beautiful surroundings with frequent trips back to the west of Ireland, this novel is the third in the popular Kerry series.
The turmoil in her life re-opens new wounds that Rita has kept buried deep inside. She realises she must confront her past and correct a mistake she made years ago.
Will she make the right choice when it comes to love? Will her quest to find someone she lost heal her sorrows? Rita tries her best to find the right path in the hot pursuit of her dreams.
Set in Dublin and its beautiful surroundings with frequent trips back to the west of Ireland, this novel is the third in the popular Kerry series.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 21, 2014
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About the author
Susanne O'Leary
59 books389 followersSusanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, mainly romantic fiction set in Ireland. Her many books set in County Kerry have been hugely popular with readers all over the world. She shares her time between Dublin and Kerry, where she and her husband have a little cottage near the beach. The wild, beautiful landscape, the small villages and the friendly people of that county have inspired her to write her feel-good stories. She's been inspired to represent people of all ages and walks of life, with lots of romance, and more than a dash of humour.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
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May 22, 2014
A third ‘Hottie’ by Susanne. (Hot Property, Hot Gossip). And it is a hottie! This time, we’re in the company of Rita, who made an appearance in Hot Gossip.
Lovelorn thirty-something Rita grabs an opportunity to start a new life in Dublin, working for a topnotch hairdressing salon. New life, new job, new friends: will this help her forget the object of her unrequited love? Will it help her forget the memory of a mistake she made as a naive sixteen-year-old? A mistake she feels compelled to right if she is enjoy her new future. She tries her best with the help of the dishy Ricardo, her hairdressing co-worker and Josh, the intrepid war correspondent. One is her lover, the other her best friend. But has she got them the right way round?
Once again, Susanne hits the spot with this romance. Colourful, interesting and funny characters against the backdrop of the gorgeous Irish countryside are the perfect ingredients for this story. It’s well balanced, the characters natural, the dialogue fluid and fun, and it’s all presented in Susanne’s usual, mellow, warm style.
Easy to read, easy to enjoy and very easy to recommend! Will we be Hotting up again, I wonder?
Lovelorn thirty-something Rita grabs an opportunity to start a new life in Dublin, working for a topnotch hairdressing salon. New life, new job, new friends: will this help her forget the object of her unrequited love? Will it help her forget the memory of a mistake she made as a naive sixteen-year-old? A mistake she feels compelled to right if she is enjoy her new future. She tries her best with the help of the dishy Ricardo, her hairdressing co-worker and Josh, the intrepid war correspondent. One is her lover, the other her best friend. But has she got them the right way round?
Once again, Susanne hits the spot with this romance. Colourful, interesting and funny characters against the backdrop of the gorgeous Irish countryside are the perfect ingredients for this story. It’s well balanced, the characters natural, the dialogue fluid and fun, and it’s all presented in Susanne’s usual, mellow, warm style.
Easy to read, easy to enjoy and very easy to recommend! Will we be Hotting up again, I wonder?
November 23, 2019
Kerry Romanse
I have read every one and I love them all. Ireland is like home to me. I live in the US but every visit to Ireland is like coming home. Suzanne O'Leary paints a vivid landscape of Ireland and the joy of brings to her love stories. Thank you for these 4 takes of joy.
I have read every one and I love them all. Ireland is like home to me. I live in the US but every visit to Ireland is like coming home. Suzanne O'Leary paints a vivid landscape of Ireland and the joy of brings to her love stories. Thank you for these 4 takes of joy.
January 11, 2025
Just finished the kerry series. What an Author Susanne O'Leary is. I have read most of the other series and the truth is i can not put my kindle down, i find myself reading till 1 O'clock in the morning, i am on bed rest at the moment and could not think of another author to read. x
March 11, 2026
Coláiste Íde
A pity research didn't go deeper. Coláiste Íde is the name of the All Irish Boarding school accross bay from Dingle. Also Gaeltacht (ie Irish speaking area) is West Kerry also West of Dingle and not North Kerry. Good book though Peig
A pity research didn't go deeper. Coláiste Íde is the name of the All Irish Boarding school accross bay from Dingle. Also Gaeltacht (ie Irish speaking area) is West Kerry also West of Dingle and not North Kerry. Good book though Peig
December 21, 2017
Sweet fun read
I enjoy escaping life through some fun reading and this did the job! I love the Kerry series. The characters are fun and the story is enjoyable.
I enjoy escaping life through some fun reading and this did the job! I love the Kerry series. The characters are fun and the story is enjoyable.
December 5, 2020
Warm and refreshing.
Sit back and relax. Warm cup of something delicious and settle in for Christmas magic. Warm and fuzzy. Love Christmas.
Sit back and relax. Warm cup of something delicious and settle in for Christmas magic. Warm and fuzzy. Love Christmas.
January 24, 2022
Christmas Chaos
Lovely Christmas story with Meghan as the main character.
This is a very short story.
Beautiful characters with a bit of backstop.
Lovely Christmas story with Meghan as the main character.
This is a very short story.
Beautiful characters with a bit of backstop.
October 21, 2022
Christmas Surprises
This was a cozy holiday story,with interesting characters,Just the right amount of holiday happiness!Friends &family aplenty!Can't wait for your next stories!!
This was a cozy holiday story,with interesting characters,Just the right amount of holiday happiness!Friends &family aplenty!Can't wait for your next stories!!
October 10, 2023
lovely sweet book
I read this book in just a few hours and it was a lovely little trip to Ireland during Christmas. Great lessons too!
I read this book in just a few hours and it was a lovely little trip to Ireland during Christmas. Great lessons too!
May 30, 2024
Another Irish Christmas
I love all of the characters. All so interesting and different. This was a fast read, but enjoyable. I really like Suzanne O’Leary’s books
I love all of the characters. All so interesting and different. This was a fast read, but enjoyable. I really like Suzanne O’Leary’s books
August 16, 2025
Great read!
What a fun series to read.
The different generations. New friendships.
Ups and downs!
Fun to read and enjoyable!
I love reading about different cultures!
What a fun series to read.
The different generations. New friendships.
Ups and downs!
Fun to read and enjoyable!
I love reading about different cultures!
May 18, 2020
Pleasant and fun
Already posted. Good quick read series. Realistic characters. Funny. Transitions well from one story to the next with out being repetitive. Will read more Susanne O, Leary book's. Love the description for the country side. Good read with a hot cup of tea.
Already posted. Good quick read series. Realistic characters. Funny. Transitions well from one story to the next with out being repetitive. Will read more Susanne O, Leary book's. Love the description for the country side. Good read with a hot cup of tea.
June 19, 2015
Again another good read, out of the three books ( this, Hot property and Hot Gossip ) i enjoyed this one the most, it has a very clear simple story and although as all 3 books, its a romance, it was light and the main story a mothers pursuit to find closure and begin a new life is the main feature of the book.
February 22, 2016
I loved this book a great ending to a great series. Rita moves from her hometown when the man she loves marries someone else. She has a past that has caught up to her and a daughter that decides to go away to school. So now she is in the big city, not knowing anybody. Can she find love and the peace that she deserves?
July 21, 2021
Searching for Someone
Rita is changing her address,her job,but not her mind!She has to start a new life,but can't stop thinking about the baby she gave up.Her new friend in town is keeping her busy,but is he in the friend zone for good?
Rita is changing her address,her job,but not her mind!She has to start a new life,but can't stop thinking about the baby she gave up.Her new friend in town is keeping her busy,but is he in the friend zone for good?
February 1, 2024
Delightful
This was a charming story that is full of laughs and loyal friendship. The characters are very friendly, and loyal. This was a delightful and inspiring story . I enjoyed this series
This was a charming story that is full of laughs and loyal friendship. The characters are very friendly, and loyal. This was a delightful and inspiring story . I enjoyed this series
March 12, 2016
Fantastic books
From the start of the series you get drawn into the lives of all the characters, and the lovely location. Would make a great film
From the start of the series you get drawn into the lives of all the characters, and the lovely location. Would make a great film
December 27, 2016
Nice enough end to the series. Liked the connected parts throughout the three books. Punctuation errors throughout all three though, often times a missing quotation mark to start.
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January 6, 2017Loved Rita's story was full of surprises x
October 12, 2018
This is the third in a romance series set in both Kerry and Dublin Ireland. Easy enjoyable read
June 15, 2019
Not even being set in Ireland could save it.
March 23, 2022
Great read!
Just recently found this author, glad I did. Great story lines and make you want to be in Ireland. Beautiful
Just recently found this author, glad I did. Great story lines and make you want to be in Ireland. Beautiful
August 29, 2023
enthralling story
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Rita and all her friends and family
By the time I was halfway through I just couldn’t stop til I’d finished
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Rita and all her friends and family
By the time I was halfway through I just couldn’t stop til I’d finished
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