An interesting romantic, feel good festive tale. Your classic love triangle, I thought this was an interesting trope - and I genuinely couldn’t see which way she was going to go and who she would pick. I enjoyed that the story wasn’t just about her finding romance, she also worked on finding herself. A great array of characters to provide some really lighthearted and fun craic!

I loved this very sweet story. It was such a a feel good book and I really enjoyed all the characters in the village. I guessed the outcome but, it didn't spoil my enjoyment. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a cozy, wonderful Christmas novel. It really helped me get into the Christmas spirit!

I enjoyed this Christmas read set in Ireland I loved the heroine, though it took me a bit to warm up to the English hero. Which was a bit of let down while reading a book set in Ireland.

I have to be honest—this book wasn’t for me. I’ve seen so many amazing reviews, and while we all have different tastes, this one just didn’t hit the mark for me. It wasn’t a bad read; I actually finished it in one day because the love triangle kept me hooked, and I was eager to see how it would play out. But I didn’t love how it was resolved—it took too long for her to choose between them, even though the choice felt obvious. My biggest complaint is that I wanted more focus on the main couple; since the love triangle dragged on, I didn’t feel a strong connection between them. That said, this might just be my personal issue, so if the book catches your eye, give it a shot—it might work for you! I’d love to hear others’ thoughts if anyone wants to discuss!

A Very Irish Christmas follows the story of Cassie O’Hara as she decides to use the money her Irish nana Nora left her in her will to book a month-long stay in a cozy cottage in a quaint village in England dubbed, Little Ireland. However, when she gets there, the cottage is not what she expected. Luckily, Charles, an English aristocrat, comes to her rescue and offers her to stay at his family’s estate. Ryan, an Irish handyman with a mysterious past, works to get the cottage in a livable state. With her return flight home looming and her heart being pulled in two directions, will Carrie find where she belongs like her nana always wanted for her?

It took me a bit to get into the story, I wasn’t too interested when Cassie was going through the process of debating going on the trip and then booking it. However, once she was in the little village, it reminded me of a Hallmark movie, and I couldn’t stop reading. I kept rooting for the guy I was more interested in and kept trying to figure out who she belonged with.

Having Charles require Cassie’s help with event planning was such a good idea. It made me more interested in her character as I could see how passionate and talented she was at event planning. I also loved seeing how a small town can come together to help each other. It made me dream of living in a small town myself.

Overall, it was a really cute story and a fun read. I recommend this to people who love small towns, love triangles, and grumpy Irishmen with a fondness for stray dogs. Thank you, Debbie Johnson and NetGalley, for providing me with an advance copy for my honest opinion.

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE LEVEL: 🌶️

If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, this is the perfect book for you! It is a cozy Christmas story that follows a leading lady, who faces multiple losses, as she goes on a solo adventure for Christmas. There are elements of found family in the wide range of characters she encounters during her stay across the pond. The love story is more of a background to the main focus which is our MC finding herself again.

Thank you to NetGalley, Debbie Johnson & Storm Publishing for providing me with an ARC!

I very festive story which starts out in America with Cassie who has been nursing a broken heart for many years.
When her friend June persuades her to go to find her roots she finds a whole new life in England.
Very quickly cassie finds there is life beyond Being jilted.
Set in the beautiful English countryside a warm cozy read.

Thanks to the publsihers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

I do love a Debbie Johnson book and this one is no exception. A perfect Christmas holiday read.

My favourite holiday read of 2024!
A Very Irish Christmas is exactly what I was looking for in a holiday book. It's so warm and cozy, and all the characters make you feel like you're right there in their little town. This was my first Debbie Johnson book, and I'll be looking for more.

A very cute coma great festival book it very good easy to read love the plot it hooks you a small time girl she a great characters u did enjoy the book I recommend to you all

Cassie needs a change to heal. She’s still grieving the cancellation of her wedding, on the day, at the altar of, and she’s stuck. After her grandmother passes away, leaving her some money, Cassie gets talked into traveling to the UK.

What Cassie winds up finding is a new version of herself, some of her family heritage, and possibly a love interest or two! I enjoyed this book, it moved fast, and I was invested in the outcome. Recommend!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

This adorable story of a girl finding herself in a small town in Ireland at Christmas. Cassie has had a really bad year but she decides to take her inheritance from her late Irish Nana and go on an adventure to a town in the UK for a month. Cassie finds herself in a love triangle with two great locals. In the end, she follows her heart and finds love. This was such a cute, feel good story. I really enjoyed this book!

There was a lot of cute moments in this book, but I think it was more of a "finding home" story that a romance. It was cute, had great characters and some heart-warming moments. But, for me, the romance was the secondary plot. If you enjoy a bit of a Hallmark style love triangle, this is the perfect book for you!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

Cute, pretty classic Christmas rom-com. I don't actually read much romance except for Christmas, so the genre still feels pretty fresh to me and I don't get bored even if the book doesn't necessarily bring anything new. I'm still entertained and having fun reading. The reason I don't read a lot of romance though is that it just doesn't give me a lot of emotions, doesn't really make me excited or particularly attached to the characters... Basically, I enjoy the story but don't really fall in love with it. It's a bit of a palate cleanser for me between other genres. But you absolutely get what you came for when you pick this up: a cute festive rom-com with lots of funny moments and lots of swoony ones. It gave me the same feeling as a Hallmark movie: you know you didn't watch a masterpiece and will never watch it again, but you still has a lovely time watching. That's what this book was to me: not great literature, sure, but a fun, heartwarming read that gave me a good time!

This book was absolutely adorable!! I connected instantly to this story. Cassie, a heartbroken American girl, travels abroad to explore her Irish roots. When she finally decides to spend Christmas overseas, her quest for a holiday home reminds me of Cameron Diaz in “The Holiday”.

The British references are spot on—Cassie’s fangirl moments over shows filmed in England and her crush on Hugh Grant from his Notting Hill days made me smile. As a Canadian with family in England and Ireland, I couldn’t help but laugh at the comments like, “My cousin lives in America, maybe you know her?” It brought back fond memories from my own visits!

The highlights kept coming, from calling rain boots “wellies” to a hilarious TikTok featuring a dachshund (just like my own pup!). I loved how “Home Alone” was dubbed the classic family Christmas movie. And let’s not forget the curious yet delicious mince pie and the intriguing mention of Ancestry DNA—perfect elements that made the story feel relatable and fun.

Overall, “A Very Irish Christmas” is a delightful read that will warm your heart and leave you dreaming of your own holiday adventures. Highly recommended!

This was a great rom-com set in an Irish town In England. I loved all the characters and how you did not know who Cassie was going to end up with until the end.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book early. Cassie uses her inheritance to spend some time at a cottage where she meetings great people and the cutest dog. This story was feel-good, warm, gave me all the bets feels I want at Christmas time.

3.75 ⭐️
this book was really cute and I flew through the pages and couldn’t put it down. The setting in the English countryside with the big manor and a small town full of friendly Irish people was amazing.
The ending however, did feel too rushed for me and I was quite surprised when I already reached the Epilogue. I’d still recommend it though, as it’s a perfectly cozy holiday read. ✨🎄

*thank you to NetGalley for access to this ARC*

“A Very Irish Christmas” deals with Cassie, who in an attempt to break the monotony of her life goes to Ireland for the holidays. There she finds herself in a quaint town surrounded by lovely townspeople and two very lovely suitors.

The story gives off very cute rom-com vibes and I enjoyed the humorous moments between Cassie and the people of the village. Even her scenes with Eejit were adorable.

The only qualms I really had with it is that the writing can be a bit slow at times, with certain scenes taking so much time to build up.

As for the romance, while I found she had potential chemistry with each love interest, I don’t personally feel I saw why one won over the other necessarily. I think there were just some scenes missing or lacking to really justify why Cassie picked one over the other.

Overall, still a cute read and would be good for anyone wanting something lighthearted to read during the holidays.