Welcome to One Spirit of Love

Hello, I’m Colleen Marie!

I'm so happy to welcome you to One Spirit of Love, where I share my love for all things reading, writing, small-town living, and faith ✞

I write sweet small-town romance with a sprinkle of humor, Irish luck, and southern charm. You can always count on stories full of beautiful country settings, quirky small towns, memorable characters, and clean, heartwarming romance. I love morning sunrises and evening bonfires, good books, Christmas, and Jesus ♥

Coming Soon - February 2025!

Christian New Adult Fiction Novel 
Emerald Isle University Series
​Book #2

            Kayleigh O’Reilly has worked hard to have the perfect life. Graduating at the top of her class, her dream of becoming a writer is within reach when she's awarded a spot in the renowned Creative Writing Program at Emerald Isle University. Just as all of her dreams are coming true, her world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her the day she leaves for Ireland.

            In the land of Saints and Scholars, Kayleigh begins her freshman year broken-hearted and in need of inspiration. Hope comes in the form of Seamus Murphy, the local fisherman and ruggedly handsome poet, and his offer to rent a small uninhibited cottage by the sea so she can focus on her writing. Feeling free for the first time, Kayleigh begins to rediscover herself and the dreams hidden deep in her heart.

            Inspired by the enchanting small town of Cloverdale, Kayleigh accepts a position at the local newspaper. The future is bright until she uncovers a deadly plot to revenge a decades old feud. Danger looms over the town and Kayleigh must decide who she can trust and if true love is worth the risk. As the storm threatens to destroy, will Kayleigh finally be able to find the words to write her own story?

Recent Releases!

Christian New Adult Fiction Novel 
Emerald Isle University Series
​Book #2

           Kayleigh O’Reilly has worked hard to have the perfect life. Graduating at the top of her class, her dream of becoming a writer is within reach when she's awarded a spot in the renowned Creative Writing Program at Emerald Isle University. Just as all of her dreams are coming true, her world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her the day she leaves for Ireland.

            In the land of Saints and Scholars, Kayleigh begins her freshman year broken-hearted and in need of inspiration. Hope comes in the form of Seamus Murphy, the local fisherman and ruggedly handsome poet, and his offer to rent a small uninhibited cottage by the sea so she can focus on her writing. Feeling free for the first time, Kayleigh begins to rediscover herself and the dreams hidden deep in her heart.

            Inspired by the enchanting small town of Cloverdale, Kayleigh accepts a position at the local newspaper. The future is bright until she uncovers a deadly plot to revenge a decades old feud. Danger looms over the town and Kayleigh must decide who she can trust and if true love is worth the risk. As the storm threatens to destroy, will Kayleigh finally be able to find the words to write her own story?

  • "Teagan's Treasure has the perfect dose of intrigue and mystery to balance out the homey and humorous undertones of the story. I eagerly await the next installment.”

    Allison Ramirez, author of The Divided Kingdom series ot

  • "Teagan's Treasure is a story that has what teen girls love - a strong and relatable female main character in a story that is filled with romance, mystery, and horses! I am grateful for authors like Colleen Marie."

    Kelly Ann Guest, author of Saintly Moms: 25 Stories of Holiness and mother of 9

  • "Teagen’s Treasure is our story, if we let go and let God take control, and in so doing, God works in our lives for His purpose to reveal our true path in life."

    Father Santhosh George, O.SS.T

  • "Colleen Marie writes beautifully and vividly with positive and wholesome messaging about faith, hope and following your dreams. This engaging and heartfelt novel is a must read!”

    Tiffany Noone, Writer, Homesteader & Homeschool Mom at Fern Woods Farm

  • "Colleen Marie's stories fill a much-needed gap in literature by appropriately exploring healthy relationships of all kinds, and growing in faith. "

    Christen Purcell, M.Ed. School Counseling

  • “Colleen Marie blends a beautiful setting, a cast of interesting characters, and a touch of mystery and suspense to tell the story of a young woman striving to move forward with her life while coming to grips with her painful past.”

    Nancy Lavo, author of the Lone Star Loves series

  • The author’s vivid writing makes a detailed visual for the reader in beautiful Ireland. A must-read for teens, adults, horse enthusiasts and anyone that loves a good story. Cannot wait for the next one in the series!

    Patrick Noone

  • "A story that keeps the reader turning the pages.

    Leslea Wahl, author of The Perfect Blindside.

Follow Along

Daily adventures with @colleenmarieauthor

Newsletter

Subscribe to my monthly Newsletter