One Spirit of Love

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Travel through timeless stories filled with lovely country settings, endearing small towns, memorable characters, encouraging faith journeys, and heartwarming romance.

All with a sprinkle of humor, lovable animal companions, and classic Irish spirit.

Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

Céad Míle Fáilte

Books

Inspirational stories including The Emerald Isle University Series, The Hometown Love Series, and a Redwood Hills Mystery.

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Offerings

Nature Writing Course, Writing Mentorship, Learning & Wellness, Natural Beauty, and the Claddagh Community.

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The Claddagh Community

A learning community celebrating abundant grace, inspiring faith, and timeless beauty. COMING SOON!

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Journal

Reflections on faith, story inspiration, animal-assisted learning and wellness, small-town adventures, and heartfelt prose and poetry.

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Learning

Nature-based and faith-inspired teaching in classical learning. Homeschooling from the heart.

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Meet Colleen Marie

Hello, I’m Colleen Marie! I'm a Catholic homemaker, homeschooling mom, teacher, and author of inspirational small-town romance with traditional Irish charm.

I live in the countryside of Maryland with my husband, three children, and a crew of lovable animals that bring humorous adventures with each new day.

Welcome home, Ella mae

THE HOMETOWN LOVE SERIES
BOOK 1 ~ October 2026

A celebrity biologist returns to her small town home after heartbreak to find love where she least expects it.

Ella Mae Davenport, star biologist of Animal Spirit, never intended to go back to her family’s horse farm in Berryville, Maryland. But when a sudden car crash took the life of her husband and she learned of his heartbreaking betrayal, she returns looking for new meaning and purpose in her life. After traveling the world for her hit nature show, she thinks nothing can surprise her, especially in her small hometown where nothing seems to change. That is until she opens the farmhouse door and finds her first love, the ruggedly handsome town farrier Lee Montgomery, standing on the front porch.

Lee Montgomery’s wife abandoned him for the city years ago, leaving him all the more determined to live the quiet life he’d always planned on. He has committed himself to his job as a farrier, caring for the horses of the town and the people that mean so much to him. When Ella Mae returns to Berryville, Lee makes it his mission to help her rediscover the importance of home and family. His love for her may have grown over the years, but past mistakes resurface leaving him unsure if a small-town future is right for them.

As they struggle to overcome their pasts, will Ella Mae and Lee have a second chance at love?

Welcome Home, Ella Mae

Recent Book Release

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 hear.

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?

Kayleigh’s Knight

Kayleigh's knight

WritingTestimonials

What readers are saying…

“Colleen Marie crafts atmospheric settings through her words. Her love of nature, animals, Ireland, and most of all, Jesus, shines through at all times. I’m glad I read this one!”

Audrey Lancho

Author of The Silver Lining

“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

“Colleen Marie blends a beautiful setting, a cast of interesting characters, and a touch of mystery and suspense.”

Nancy lavo

Author of of the Lone Star Loves series

Nurturing Friendships in

One Spirit of Love

Animal-assisted learning & Wellness

Our mission is to promote life-long learning, mindful relationships, and natural wellness through the human-animal bond.

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The Elements of Nature

writing course

English literacy professional development course covering the elements of nature writing. The course examines historical and contemporary authors and their place in the professional writing community. It focuses on environmental writing, literary techniques, and style. The goal is to discover beauty in the natural world and express that beauty through writing.

Nature Writing Course

Journal

Read the latest journal entries that include story inspiration, animal-assisted learning and wellness tips, small-town adventures, faith testimonials, and heartfelt prose and poetry.

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