A Very Irish Christmas
A Very Irish Christmas
A Very Irish Christmas
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One part American sugar, two parts Irish spice. Cassie O'Hara is about to discover the recipe for the sweetest Christmas…
When New York-born Cassie O'Hara decides to use the money her sassy Irish nana Nora left in her will to book a month-long stay in a quaint country village, she's expecting a cozy cottage, steak-and-ale pie and plenty of Christmas cheer. Instead, she gets a draughty disaster covered in dust, a temperamental stray dog and two devastatingly handsome men vying for her attention…
There's Charles, the dashing English aristocrat with an enormous manor house and a heart of gold. And Ryan, a curly-haired Irish handyman with a past he won't talk about and an accent that makes her weak at the knees.
When Charles enlists Cassie's event-planning expertise to save his family estate, she finds herself working shoulder to shoulder with Ryan, breathing new life into Bancroft Manor. As village life weaves its spell, Cassie uncovers some intriguing secrets about Nana Nora's past. With her return ticket looming and her heart pulling her in unexpected directions, can Cassie find the love and belonging Nana Nora always wanted for her?
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with Irish charm, festive flirting and enough Christmas spirit to warm even the coldest of hearts. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Catherine Walsh and anyone who believes in the luck of the Irish…
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Book Review: A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson 🎄✨
Rating: 2 Stars
So, I just finished A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson, and honestly, I’m feeling disappointed. I was really excited to dive into this one because who doesn’t love a cozy Christmas story that promises a sprinkle of romance and a dash of Irish charm? But alas, my hopes took a bit of a nosedive by the end. 😔
Summary:
In this festive tale, we meet Cassie O'Hara, a New Yorker who decides to use her late grandmother’s inheritance for a month-long escape to a quaint Irish village. What she imagines as a cozy retreat filled with hearty meals and holiday cheer quickly turns into something else entirely. Instead of the picturesque cottage she dreamed of, she finds herself in a dusty old place with a stray dog that seems to have claimed her as its new best friend. 🐶🏡
As if that wasn’t enough, Cassie gets caught up in a love triangle between two charming men: Charles, the suave English aristocrat with a massive estate, and Ryan, the rugged Irish handyman with an alluring accent and a mysterious past. As she helps Charles plan an event to save his family estate, she discovers secrets about her grandmother's life while navigating her budding feelings for both guys. With Christmas approaching and her return ticket looming over her head, Cassie must decide what truly matters—love or belonging. 💖🏰
My Thoughts:
Ugh, I really wanted to love this book. I mean, the setting is lovely, and Cassie is a likable character who has some genuinely funny moments. The village life and the festive vibes made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside… until the ending hit me like a ton of bricks. 😣💔
I was totally on board with the story right up until the author decided to go with the guy that Cassie had barely spent any time with! Seriously?! I hate love triangles for this exact reason. It felt so rushed and unsatisfying. After all that buildup with both Charles and Ryan, it just seemed unfair to pick the one that didn’t get nearly enough screen time. ⚡️😩
So yeah, while it's not a bad book by any means, and I can totally appreciate the charm and humor throughout, that ending was such a letdown for me. It almost spoiled the whole experience. If you like feel-good stories with some festive flair, you might enjoy it more than I did. Just be prepared for a twist that might leave you shaking your head! 🤷♀️🎁
⚠️ This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary ⚠️
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