I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!

Thank you @NetGalley, Alcove Press, and Amy Ewing for this ARC!

This was such a heartwarming, fun, summer rom-com with compelling characters and a great story arc. The setting came to life, and it felt so cozy and warm and it will definitely be my comfort read.

Cordelia and Niall were both going through their own form of heartbreak: losing someone (through death and an ugly breakup) and also losing their dreams they worked so hard for. Niall returns to his childhood home in Inishmore to be with his family after losing his restaurant when his fiancé cheats on him with his partner and Cordelia books a 3 month trip to Inishmore to help her overcome her photographers block that started after her fathers death.

It starts off rocky (which I love) and they slowly start to fall for each other ( duh).

I actually liked the pacing of the story! And the third act breakup didn’t completely get on my nerves. I also feel like it was giving Small Town but it wasn’t as corny as I usually find them.

Niall was so dreamy!!!! He loved her so much omg😭 His “aye”s got me so good y’all😭 And Cordelia was funny and strong and smart and soooo loveable. I’m telling you I loved these characters so much.

I also loved the side characters!!! They brought the story to life!!! ESPECIALLY Roisin!!! Love that woman with my whole soul we all need a Roisin in our lives.

And I liked that the author either really did her research on Ireland and the language and setting or actually is Irish.

It wasn’t perfect but it definitely was a 5 star read for me!!! Can’t wait to buy the physical copy in June!!

The Irish Goodbye was fantastic and such a cute read! Definitely makes me want to plan my own trip to Ireland though lol

This title was a perfect one to try out as I plan my own trip to Ireland. I was not disappointed. I will for sure be looking for more titles by this author!

I really enjoyed this one! Both characters had their own healing journey's to go on that lead them to one another. I loved the town and all the characters that came with it. They all made this book for me honestly, I love a good enemies to lovers/hate to love because the characters really gotta work for that happily ever after and these two did! The setting was perfect, the characters endearing, and the writing very good. Definitely would recommend this one.

This book made me want to plan my own trip to Ireland! The delightful cast of characters, the mouthwatering descriptions of the food, and enticing scenes of the sights all drew me in. The romance was so fun to read and I found myself wanting to just stay in this little world the author created in the Irish isles!

This book was enjoyable! I loved the small town aspects and Roisin in particular. Maybe a little slow in spots but all up a good read

The Irish Goodbye is a sweet rom com following Cordelia, a New York City based photographer trying to rekindle her love of creativity while grieving the loss of her father, and Niall, an Irish chef rebuilding his life in the wake of a broken heart and a lost dream. Their paths collide, literally, when Cordelia comes to Inishmore for a three month gig as the caretaker of a small cottage. Though initially getting off on the entirely wrong foot, Niall and Cordelia get to know each other better before finally giving in to their feelings and the sizzling chemistry between them.

I really enjoyed reading The Irish Goodbye. I thought that it did a great job portraying the realities of grief and fraught family relationships while still managing to strike a balance with the lighthearted sweetness expected from a rom com. The supporting characters are fantastic and add a lot of life to the story. I did feel like the third act conflict was a bit frustrating as it could easily have been solved by taking a minute to think and compromise, something actually pointed out by multiple supporting characters. Once everything gets resolved, there is a nice happy ending. At times, I felt like the pacing was a bit off as there'd be multiple chapters taking place over a relatively short time span and then in a sentence or two a whole month would be skipped. Overall, The Irish Goodbye is a lovely story with a lot of heart and plenty of spice.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the eARC to review!

I really enjoyed this book. It was different than anything else I've read recently. I couldn't put it down! I will keep an eye out for this author's future work!

I had SUCH a good time reading this book. The Irish vibes were so cozy & I felt like I was on vacation. This is the perfect read for summer time!

The cast in this book is just SO FUN. From Cordelia to Roisin to Collin to Niall to Allison to BRIGID! I absolutely loved every single character and genuinely just felt like this book wrapped me in a massive hug.

If you're looking for a cute, cozy, sweet romance story for spring or summer time, this is IT!

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for the ARC of this title!

This book has:
- Dual POV
- Enemies to lovers
- Small town
- spicy scenes

In the beginning the story was kinda slow for me and it was a bit though to get into the story but after a while I really enjoyed reading about Cordelia and Niall. There story was interesting to follow and I really liked the character development. This was a really cute, easy and fast spring read that was fun to read. I would like to read more books by Amy Ewing in the future. All in all it´s a nice romance novel that I would recommend!

- Cute contemporary romance
- Dual POV
- vacation romance
- steamy
- hate to love
- grumpy sunshine
- small town & tourist

Overall a cute read, though slower pace than I'd like in a vacation/holiday romance. Great for foodie readers as well :)

4⭐️ great, lighthearted, summer time romance. Perfect for foodies and travelholics.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The relationship journey the two MCs take was really entertaining. Both suffering from their own hardships and heartaches, and how they go from hating each other, to helping and caring for each one another was exactly what I was looking g for in this novel. The ending buttons up nicely and all the side characters are equally entertaining (wouldn’t mind a spin off or 2 😉).

My only negative was that this dragged at times. I found myself putting this down more often than I usually do when I’m hooked on a book. I wasn’t obsessed with finishing this, but I still found it enjoyable and I will definitely recommend it to friends.

A charming and heartwarming tale that uplifts the spirits. Cordelia's story follows a photographer grappling with grief and sadness, who decides to escape New York for a summer to recharge. She sets off as far as her budget allows, eventually landing on one of Ireland's picturesque islands. There, she encounters locals as warm as they are exuberant, and a seemingly gruff man named Niall...

This book reads like a cozy Christmas movie, with a delightful writing style that is both simple and rich in detail, vividly painting characters and landscapes.

Thanks to NetGalley, Alcove Press, and Amy Ewing for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

A photographer dealing with grief, looks to find inspiration by renting a cottage in Ireland... only to encounter a recently jilted grumpy Irish chef and sparks fly. Cordelia James was a renowned street photographer with everything going for her: a large following, gallery showings in New York, and a book deal... but the sudden death of her father leaves her struggling to even leave her apartment. Cordelia has been grieving for two years and decides that she's going to get out of her apartment, she sees an ad for a summer job at a cozy cottage on Ireland's picturesque Inishmore island and instantly buys a ticket. The moment she steps off the boat she crashes (literally) into Niall O'Connor, a grumpy local who has returned from Dublin after finding his fiancee sleeping with his business partner in the restaurant he was planning on opening. Niall and Cordelia immediately get off on the wrong foot but can't avoid each other as it's a small island and everyone knows everyone. Yet as they spend more time together on the cozy island filled with sweet characters, they begin to heal and fall in love... but Cordelia is only meant to stay for three months... how will their relationship work after her time is up? This was such a sweet and fun read, it gave me Leap Year (movie) vibes and I adored it. The romance was really sweet and fun and I loved that both of these characters were healing and found comfort in each other. The island itself and the community was amazing and so sweet. This book was just a feel good book with a bit of spice *wink wink*. I would absolutely recommend it!

*Thanks Netgalley and Alcove Press for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Ewing and Alcove Press for the opportunity to be an ARC reader of The Irish Goodbye for my honest review.
This book is about 2 lost souls you find each other. Cordelia is from New York and since losing her dad is struggling to to maintain her photography career and needs to a change of scenary to reset. Niall is an Irish chef who lost his dream girl, his dream restuarant and his best friend all in one swoop, so heads back home to find his feet.
This book starts out as an Enemies to Lovers read, and you cannot help but fall in love with each character you meet. Individually you hurt for each character and you are itching to see them happy again. You quickly see how these two souls were meant to be and it is a beautiful read.
I fell in love with Cordelia and Niall seperately, but struggling to connect them as a couple. I felt like we barely spent any time with them together before they are forced apart again. At the tail end of the book, it is like finding characters you recognise. The pain, fear and emptiness is back and because I connected with both characters seperately, you hurt right alongside them.
The ending was beautiful. It had my heart racing and I was itching to turn the page.
I do believe that if we had more time with them as a couple and their relationahip didnt feel rushed, this would easily be a 5 star read for me.
Thank you again for this opportunity.
#TheIrishGoodbye #NetGalley #AlcovePress

I started this book on the plane going to Ireland and finished it while back home in Philly. I read this in hopes that I would also find myself a nice Irish man 😂 So how dare Cordelia live out MY dream of finding an Irish man.

I thought the story was cute and the setting was perfect. I enjoyed Cordelia and Niall together, but I had to knock it down a star because I am a hardcore hater of quick love. I was not expecting the proposal and them saying “I love you” and I cringed hard at that. Also, the epilogue was most certainly not an epilogue. It literally was the day after the last chapter ended lol I needed a better epilogue than that!! Other than that, I enjoyed everything else. The writing was good and I loved the side characters.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my eARC.

An enemies to lovers set in Ireland. Cordelia needed to get away from her life after her father’s passing. She decides to take a job in Ireland. When she meets Niall, who is nursing a broken heart, it isn’t love at first sight. More like dislike.

The backdrop of Ireland and the story of hearts healing themselves makes this story perfect for anyone looking to escape for awhile.

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for the ARC.

I love a good romance book set in Ireland. As well as the trope that go long with it, American women's takes a long vacation in Ireland and the male mc usually either owns a pub or works at the pub.

Things I loved
Dual Pov
MC Cordelia and Niall separately
Side Characters, especially Roisin
The banter between the two mc at the beginning of the book

What I didn't love
Book started out slow and then felt rush to at the end
The sex scenes honestly did nothing for the book and honestly is what made me rate it less.
And the epilogue, wasn't needed since it was from the morning after.

2.75 stars.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

As someone who will Irish Goodbye from any social situation when possible, I knew I wanted to read this book.

I enjoyed it, it was sooo cozy. There was so much healing that both MCs went through. Watching them learn to be happy again made me smile. It's also dual POV, which is one of my fav tropes.

Ahhh! This was such a cozy, romantic read set in a small island town in Ireland. We have Cordelia navigating life after the loss of her father and Niall navigating life after heartbreak. Things start off a little rocky between the two - hello enemies to lovers, nice to read you again - but morphs in a beautiful, healing romance. My only complaint is that I want more. I need more of Coredlia and Niall. Pronto.

Thank you @netgalley and @alcovepress for an ARC copy!