LOVED THIS! Perfect escapism for the Christmas hols - it's nice to read a story where the characters admit they fancy each other from the get go! I must admit I didn't the title fitted with the story but this might have just been my intepretation. Would recommend!

Thank you to netgalley for sending me this ebook arc in exchange for my honest review.

To say i devoured this book is an understatement.

Picture this. Your life in New York falls apart. Your career come crashing down as the company you work for goes bankrupt. Your fiance leaves you. You have already used all your savings to buy your parents a house and now you are also officially homeless. What else is there to do but to go back home to the small town in Ireland you grew up in, with your tail between your legs to stay with your sister who you do not get along with at all and figure life out.

I mean you have me hooked there. I love a good life turns to shit trope and you need to find yourself again. I love love love that its set in a small town in Ireland. Give me small town settings all day everyday. Cute cafe as the go to place to hang for main character Abby is perfect especially with the hot landlord being her friend and neighbour from childhood. A perfect recipe for swooning.

I really loved all the different kinds of relationships this book portrayed. Romantic, friendship and family it really showed so well there is not a one sized fits all of love and friendship. I would 100% recommend this book for anyone who loves any of the aspects I have mentioned.

I read this book right after The hating game when I was looking for something to fill the void it left and this one did just that.

Loved this sweet Irish rom com read! After losing her high paying job, Abby Reynolds has to return home to her small Irish hometown, and luckily the handsome Luke lives there too now! Tons of spunky and hilarious scenarios ensue! These two are adorable together. Abby and Luke have sparks from the very beginning, and the cast of side characters are great! (Rory and Sinead! Andrew and his sabotage!)

The relationship Abby has with her sister Louise is one I really loved. It starts out so rocky but as they learn to be vulnerable and honest with each other, it morphs into something so sweet.

I loved this book, all of it.... 🤍 This book made me want to visit Ireland one day. The small town setting was wonderful.
Newly single, unemployed, homeless Abby Reynolds visiting her home town where her sister lives and they don't get along and a country she thought she would never come back to. But things start to take a turn when a tall, handsome stranger with emerald green eyes gives her a ride to home. Abby flirts with the stranger not knowing who he is. And when she finds out, it's a shock. Yess! The stranger is none other than her childhood friend, Luke Bailey.

PS: Abby hides the truth about being unemployed and people still think she's engaged.

Think Abby and Luke will be able to reconcile and explore the recent connections developed between them?
Well, go and read the book to know!

Catherine Walsh might be my new favourite author in the town!! 😍

The Rebound demonstrates that sometimes going backwards is what you need to do to move forward. Abby is lost after first losing her fiancé then subsequently losing her job, apartment, and life savings and decides that going home is her only option. Home brings her a renewed relationship with her sister and reignites her relationship with her childhood best friend, Luke.

I found this book so enjoyable simply because Abby was realistic in her plight. She rebuilt her own life to not repeat her past mistakes and learned how to advocate for herself and even her loved ones. I would recommend this book to anyone that is lost and looking for guidance on how to begin again.

I like the unrequited crush and small town trope that we got in this book, not recognizing a childhood friend is a good place to start, specially if they are attracted to each other. They were flirty, trying to figure out their lives and were willing to talk to each other. I love books with epilogues, for me the longer the better. This is my kind of romance book, but I still feel I needed more time with Abby and Luke.

This is the author's second book and I'm looking forward to reading her debut novel and what she writes next.

Really cute romcom! There was plenty to love here, although I also had some problems with the book.

I liked: the writing was great, it flowed well and there was a lot of witty banter I enjoyed. Definitely some laugh out loud moments here. I also really loved the setting, I don't read many romcoms set in Ireland so it felt fresh and the town felt really alive. This book has some quirky side characters like Beth that I really enjoyed as well. My favorite part was probably the sisterly bond: I loved how the two sisters made amends and grew closer together during the book in a really natural way.

I disliked: A lot of conflict was rooted in miscommunication, which was frustrating to read about. I also think the author could have done a little more to flesh out the male main character: I had trouble connecting to him and I would have loved to know a little more about the character's childhoods and he experienced it from his point of view.

"You have to live your life for you, not for anyone else"

Abby Reynolds’ life was absolutely sorted – until it wasn’t. Now she’s back home with no job, no fiancé and no real prospects. She’s a bit miserable, but when she meets the handsome Luke, sparks fly. But is Luke a for-real romance or simply a very hot rebound?
Catherine Walsh is back with another romantic comedy, this time set in Ireland – and it is so much fun to read. It offers the same things that make a good romantic comedy sparkle – unconventional (but still tropey) romance, a cast of deeply charming characters and a clever sense of humour that’s got one foot in the arch.
As with One Night Only, the real joy here is getting to know Walsh’s characters. I loved Abby, a protagonist with her life in pieces, refusing to give up or fall apart – she’s a Business Bitch with a huge heart, and though I have nothing in common with her (running? To feel better? Ain’t me) she felt like a friend by the end of the novel. And it’s impossible not to fall head over heels for Luke, a love interest who strikes the right balance between wholesome and sexy while still seeming realistic.
The secondary relationship in this novel also deserves a shout out – that of Abby and her sister, Louise. I’ve read a lot of romantic comedies that seem to focus exclusively on the main couple but this relationship in all its complexity is given plenty of breathing room here. The relationship is a complex one – as many sisterly relationships are – filled with jealousy and insecurity but deep love, as well. As someone with a younger sister (and yes, I am the Louise of the situation – older, less successful and bossy as hell) I found the relationship to be sensitively and wonderfully drawn. Shockingly, I responded to Louise really well, and I’d read a novel about her and her excellent husband, as well as her crusade to save the whales, in an instant.
Sometimes you just need to read a good love story - two people falling in love in the most unlikely circumstances, where nothing goes too horribly wrong, and things work out for the best. The Rebound ticks all these boxes, with enough heft to make you think and plenty of chemistry between the two romantic leads. I absolutely loved it.

A fun, lighthearted read! I absolutely adored Abby’s character, and the chemistry between her and Luke was palpable. I also like that this story covered more than just romance - a complex family relationship, adult friendships, and navigating a tricky career path. Can’t wait to read the next one!

This book was very fun! I liked Abby a lot, and it was really easy to root for. When I read the premise, I didn't know what to expect because the concept could have made Abby really unlikable but I was relieved to see she handled everything pretty well :D I thought her and Luke had a good amount of easy chemistry and it made me believe they could be a couple. My only complaint it that maybe everything could have been developed a bit more. I wouldn't mind if the book was longer in order for the relationships to have more depth. Despite this, I still really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to my friends.

I loved the setting in this story! The details really transport you to the scene of a small town in Ireland. I liked how the story starts with Abby's character falling from the top of her career and needing to find herself again. Luke was the perfect match for her and I felt the romance unfolded at a nice pace. I didn't completely love the ending though, I was so hoping they'd decide to stay in Ireland!

A charming story about family, friendships and how returning to your childhood hometown isn't always a bad thing. I enjoyed reading about Abby as she figured out her future after being dumped and let go at her New York City job. She shows up at her sister's house (which is also their childhood home) for a vacation that ends up being much longer than anyone planned. Her connection with Luke is fun and flirty from the start, especially once she realizes how she knew him from her past. A perfect book for curling up with a cup of tea or sitting on the beach.

This felt a bit light on the romance to me, but I liked it a lot more than I usually would with similar books to this. It was fun reading about Abby and Luke along with her friendships. Fun setting in Ireland as well.

Well now….. what a fantastic read, I thoroughly enjoyed it, I read the last half in one sitting, a totally heart felt, feel good read.

I will recommend this book to all of my friends

5 stars from me 😊

I'm saddened to say this was a bit of a letdown.
I was so charmed by the blurb, Abby returning to Ireland after her posh New Yorker life comes crumbling down and reconnecting with her childhood friend Luke Bailey had me creating lots o expectations.

Unfortunately, although there are bits that are funny and interesting the overall abuse of miscommunication in Abby and Luke's relationship is just infuriating. Their conflict drags on and on based on inexistent drama.

The side characters had potential and the Irish scenery was delightful, but the plot just didn't have enough meat in it.

Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this book in return for an honest review!

A small-town Ireland setting, a mysterious stranger, a girl who is down and out and feels like her life is over. This book was the perfect, light romance read to settle down with on a dark evening. It's got a sweetness to it that was unexpected, and the romance itself is very lovely and wholesome (eventually).

It felt a little slow to start with, but a few chapters in and you end up hooked! Not only are the interactions between MC Abby and love-interest Luke funny, charming and cute, the dynamics between Abby and her sister are a nice added bonus to the story as well.

It will be great for people to read on Valentine's Day, which is the publish date!

I've given it three stars as while I enjoyed the book, it probably isn't one I would read again.

Where do you go when your fiancé breaks off your engagement and then the company you are working files for bankruptcy? You go back to your childhood home. Leaving New York to return to Ireland.
Parents living in Portugal means that you arrive on your sister and her husband doorstep. A fractious and combative sibling relationship is unravelled by your brother in law whilst still trying to find a new job.
Love, friendship, family, loyalty abound with all the complex characters. I felt invested in all the characters and would love a follow-up book.

Ireland. Crisis. Second Chance Love.

Yes please!

Abby finds herself back in her in rural Ireland after the company she works for falls to pieces. Her first day back and she gets offered a ride to her small hometown by a tall, dark, and handsome guy named Luke. What a way to get over your ex-fiance Tyler.

The next day however she finds that Luke is none other than her childhood neighbor who was a dear friend.

I really enjoyed that this book was not just a fluffy romance. Abby is able to truly connect to the place that she fled. As someone who is about to go back to my own home state after being away for fourteen year I could greatly relate. Abby reconnecting with her family and fellow townspeople was very endearing.

Luke is of course swoon worthy and an epic addition to this story. I really quite liked this story. I felt like I was traveling back to Ireland with Abby and finding new meanings to a new normal.

Thank you Bookoture and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy for my honest feedback.

Did I love this bc this is an Irish romance novel and I have an Irish boyfriend who grew up not far from the location of the book?? Probably !! But all in all the main characters had some really good chemistry. I did think that the plot for the side characters was kinda all over the place and drawn out in parts- however overall a pretty cute read.

This Book is for every bookworm who loves Ireland , coffee addicts, fan of small town and second chance for first love. The Rebound is the second book in a series set in Ireland.
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A contemporary Romance that reflects how difficult it is to make your own path at your own pace and without feeling that you are in lack of something.
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Abby had a great life in Manhattan, working in a major banking firm and with a bright future but everything fell apart since her boyfriend decided to break off the engagement and a few weeks later her company went bankrupt
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With nowhere to go, she decides to call her sister with whom she has a difficult relationship and return to her hometown in Ireland. With no money, and no one to ask for help, she finds an attractive stranger who offers a ride
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Luke can't believe that Abby, his first crush and neighbor is back, that she doesn't recognize him and flirt with him. The attraction between the two is very strong and neither can avoid running into the other even though they believe the timing is wrong and many misunderstandings arise between them
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I really liked the story of Luke and Abby, I like how Catherine Walsh writes, although a long time passes between each meeting and it is from a single pov. The transition of the characters, the pace and the beautiful landscapes of Ireland make this book something very beautiful that I really enjoyed reading
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Thanks to Catherine Walsh and Booktoure for give me this great book in exchange for my honest opinion