dealing with the grief of losing her spouse, Texas native and animator, Lark takes a job in Ireland. She befriends her temporary neighbor, mortician Callum. Callum is the introverted grump to her extroverted sunshine and although an unlikely pair, the friendship works. Cal eventually tells Lark that he needs to marry by age 35 (coming in some months) or his father will sell the funeral home that’s been in the family for generations. Lark, who’s vowed to never remarry, agrees to help him find his mate but as time gets closer to his birthday and his dates are a bust, Lark has to make some life altering decisions.

I really enjoyed this one. I was laughed a lot more than I thought. I really loved the character development of Lark and Callum. I was especially invested in Lark’s short about Havarti and Plague Rat. I will be eagerly awaiting Ivy’s next novel.