Patrick’s Soulmate by Ciara St James

Patrick O’Sheeran and Maeve, patriarchs of the O’Sheeran Mafia family, celebrate their fortieth anniversary with their family and friends. Patrick, as the former head of the family, now his oldest son, Darragh’s job is taken to the past. He recalls how he met his beautiful Maeve, his anamchara, soulmate.

It all started with a visit with his mom, Saoirse, to a healer. Patrick is convinced the healer is a fraud. He never expected to be instantly attracted to her. However, he tells her he wants to see her but thinks she’s a fraud.

Maeve is understandably angry, and all his efforts to get her to see him are rebuffed. However, one night, Patrick sees her with another man, and he can’t stop himself. He has eaten his words and apologized. He has to get Maeve to forgive him and give him a chance. The time is now.

Maeve finds Patrick O’Sheeran an intriguing, gorgeous man she would like to punch in the face. However, she can’t deny her yearning, and when they clash at a club, it leads to a night of passion and seals her fate. However, Patrick finds he has to deal with a small problem before he can have his happily ever after with his anamchara.

See how the O’Sheeran Mafia’s history began before Darragh, his siblings, and his cousins came to be and began their search for their soulmates. This is the prequel to Ciara St James’ Covenant of Ascent: O’Sheeran series.

Warning

This book is intended for adult readers. It explores some topics that may not be to everyone’s taste. It contains foul language and adult situations, which may trigger some readers. Sexual situations are graphic. If these themes aren’t what you like to read or you find them upsetting, this book isn’t for you. There is no cheating or cliffhangers, and it has a HEA.

NOTE: This story previously appeared in 2024 in the anthology Beyond the Temptation as Patrick’s soulmate. This publication is the same story, just available as a solo story.