May 05, 2026
I’m delighted to share my latest novel, The Galway Girl 💚
Set in the vibrant, windswept beauty of Galway, it’s a coming-of-age romance about first love, fleeting summers, and the people who leave a lasting mark on our lives. It’s a story close to my heart—and I hope it finds a place in yours too.
If you’re new here, my writing lives in that space between romantic fiction and emotional storytelling:
📖 Tracks in Time – love, memory, and the moments that shape who we become
📖 The Light Between Us – a tender story of connection, loss, and hope
I’ll admit—I’ve not used Substack much before. But it feels like the right time to change that. I wanted a space to share more of the journey behind the books, not just the finished stories.
So on here, expect behind-the-scenes insights, writing reflections, early previews, and the stories behind the stories.
If you enjoy character-driven fiction, contemporary romance, and stories that linger long after you’ve finished reading, I think you’ll feel at home here.
👉 If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love you to subscribe and join me on the journey.
Thank you for being here—it truly means a lot.
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Steve McCarthy - Author of Romantic Fiction 
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