Emerald Isle Farmstay Series
Series Overview
Clean & Wholesome Sweet Romance
Something about County Galway has a way of undoing people.
The Cairney farm has stood on its hillside above the Atlantic for generations—working land, sheep-dotted fields, and a stone farmhouse where Nerissa Cairney still keeps the kettle on. When Meghan Doogan's agrotourism business plan turns the farm into a destination, the Farmstay begins to draw guests from around the world: people who arrive carrying heartbreak, grief, and guarded hearts, and somehow leave with something they weren't expecting to find.
The Emerald Isle Farmstay series is a collection of sweet contemporary novellas set in County Galway, Ireland. Each story follows a new couple finding their way to love against the backdrop of rolling green hills, cozy pastures, and a farmhouse full of warmth.
The Cairney family anchors the world throughout—their story continuing in the background as each new guest arrives at exactly the right moment.
Setting
An Authentic Irish Farmstay Experience
Nestled on a hillside above the Atlantic in County Galway, Ireland, Cairney Farm is a working sheep farm turned agrotourism destination on the rugged western coast of Ireland. Rolling green fields, stone walls, and sweeping Atlantic views define the landscape, while the warmth of the Cairney farmhouse makes every guest feel at home. Here, sheep graze on hillside pastures, border collies work the land, and the nearby market town of Clifden offers a taste of authentic Irish village life. It's the kind of place where the pace slows, the scenery heals, and the people leave a mark on your heart.
Books
Book 1: Her Irish Farmer
Meghan Doogan & Seamus Cairney
She fled to Ireland to outrun heartbreak. He's spent three years hiding behind his farm to avoid it. When a flat tire strands her at his door in a County Galway downpour, two people who swore off love find themselves impossibly close—and running out of time.
Tropes: Forced proximity, Wounded hero, Fish out of water, He falls first, Vacation romance, Second chances
Audiobooks
Box Sets & More
Box sets will be available once the series is complete.
Reading Order
While each book features a different couple and can be enjoyed as a standalone, reading in order enhances the emotional journey as characters grow and relationships deepen.
Recommended Reading Order:
- Her Irish Farmer (Meghan & Seamus)
- Her Irish Charmer (Zoe & Duncan)
- His Irish Dreamer (Keavy & Fitzroy)
Author's Note
A Personal Note from Karen
The Emerald Isle Farmstay series began with Ireland living in my imagination since childhood—and a simple post on X where a traditional publisher asked readers what settings they wanted to see in romance. My answer was immediate: Ireland. Rather than wait for someone else to write it, I dove into research, falling deep into the world of Irish sheep farming, the rugged coast of County Galway, and the warm, close-knit communities that make the west of Ireland unforgettable. These sweet, wholesome novellas explore healing, second chances, and the unexpected places where guarded hearts finally feel safe. I'm so glad you found your way to Cairney Farm.