I went into this thinking this will be a regular Christmas romance with a love triangle trope.
It ended up being so much more.
Cassie O'Hara was born and raised in America. However, she has been hearing about Ireland form her Irish grandma her whole life. Her grandma was the life of the party and meant everything to Cassie. When tragedy strikes and Cassie loses the one person she loved most, she decided to use the money left to her to go to Ireland, hoping to feel more connected to her grandma.
She ends up in a small village where everyone knows everyone and treat each other life family.
With two men vying for her attention, Aristocrat Charles who requests her help with bringing his family estate back to life, or handyman Ryan, who seems to always be around to help and has a past that he doesn't like to talk about.
Also, diving deeper into her grandma's past before she moved to the US all those years ago, will Cassie figure out what she's been looking for?

I love traveling to another place to experience the locale, emotions of characters and especially the holidays! 'A Very Irish Christmas' didn't disappoint. There is humor, drama, past secrets revealed and overall fun. This one will become annual holiday reading for me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

A gorgeous cosy and festive read. This was heartwarming story of the FMC finding herself again after heartbreak, and finding a lot of love on the way.
Huge thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for this ARC.

Beautiful cosy Christmas story. Makes you feel warm inside. Close the curtains and curl up with a warm drink and get lost in the story

* I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. Anything Irish I love!

A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson offers a charming holiday story set against the picturesque backdrop of Ireland. While the book has its heartwarming moments and delightful descriptions of Irish traditions, it may not fully resonate with all readers.

The protagonist, Mary, is a likable character, but some readers might find her journey a bit predictable. The plot follows a familiar holiday romance formula, which, while comforting to some, may feel a bit clichéd to others. The pacing of the story can be uneven at times, with certain sections feeling rushed while others drag on.

Johnson's writing is engaging, and her ability to capture the essence of an Irish Christmas is commendable. However, the supporting characters could have been more developed, as they sometimes come across as one-dimensional. The romantic subplot, while sweet, lacks the depth and complexity that could have made it more compelling.

Overall, A Very Irish Christmas is a pleasant read for those looking for a light and festive holiday story. It may not stand out in the crowded field of Christmas romances, but it still offers a cozy escape with a touch of Irish charm.

Having read lots of Debbie Johnson's books previously I knew that it was highly likely that I would enjoy this one and it didn't disappoint.

It combined romance, cosiness and Christmas so I really enjoyed it.

Yes, the storyline was a little predictable but it didn't matter and I still wanted to read on to follow Cassie's story.

This book kind of reminded me of The Holiday but without the house swap. Cassie decides to use the money her late grandmother (Nanna Nora) left her to go on a Christmas holiday to Ireland - except she finds a village in The Cotswalds, known locally as Little Ireland where she decides to go instead.

Once she arrives, she meets a dark-haired, blue-eyed, very handsome Irishman (because all Irishmen have dark hair and blue eyes!) named Ryan. She finds out pretty quickly though that he's known as a playboy and there is no chance of him settling down.

Then when she finds out the cottage she booked is uninhabitable, she meets the owner - Charles, who is the opposite of Ryan in every way but still incredibly handsome, and he invites her to stay at "the big house" while her cottage is renovated to make up for the mix up.

As Cassie is an events planner by trade and Charles is clearly in need of some help and inspiration to get people to invest in the manor house (that also happens to own the village), she steps up to offer her expertise and Charles, very quickly, falls in love with her after thinking he could never feel that way about a woman again.

But of course, her heart beats only for Ryan, and it's not until they're spending some time together in County Cork that she starts to think maybe he feels the same way she does. So she has to put on her big girl pants and declare her love for Ryan, after only knowing him 2 weeks.

The story is cute but very predictable. The characters are all likeable, even all the background characters like Charles' mum and daughter. I felt that there could have been more of a build up between Cassie and Ryan though and I don't think the love triangle with Charles was really needed. Having the two of them become friends would have been more than enough.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Heavy on the Irish than the Christmas. I could not get into this book due to my lack of connection with Cassie as she seems more like a disney princess than an actual women. It gets 3 stars because I personally would have loved if we would have gotten more scenes between Ryan and Cassie. It felt like we got more with Charles and it felt a little unbalanced. Other than that, this truly is a lovely, quick and lighthearted Christmas read.

After being left at the altar, Cassie decides it’s time for a change of scenery. She books a month-long stay at Whimsy Cottage in a quaint, Irish-inspired town, hoping for a fresh start. There, she meets two very different men—Ryan, the friendly local handyman with a rugged charm, and Charles, a refined viscount from the nearby Bancroft Manor.

The book has a cozy, comforting vibe, perfect for a winter read. The charming settings—between the cozy cottage and the grand manor—create a festive backdrop that feels inviting. I also enjoyed seeing Cassie reconnect with herself through event planning and forming new friendships along the way.

However, I found the story moved a bit slowly for my taste, especially when it came to character development and the progression of relationships. While both male leads had their appeal, I didn’t feel a strong romantic connection with either of them. Additionally, the narrative seemed to focus more on one of the men, even though it was clear Cassie’s heart was headed in a different direction. This left the romance feeling somewhat uneven.

Overall, it’s a sweet, heartwarming holiday story, but it didn’t fully draw me in on an emotional level.

Cute festive holiday read. I would recommend you a friend for a seasonal read.

Some of the motives of the characters didn’t seem to make much sense to me personally, but the overall storyline was still cute.

This is very well written - an ideal cozy Christmas read which encapsulates the warmth and challenges of the season and families.

Pure joy.

A Very Irish Christmas is everything you want from a cozy holiday read. It's charming, endearing, interesting, witty and very feel good. When Cassie's Irish grandmother, leaves her money upon her passing. Needing something in her life, Cassie takes a month long trip to a quaint little village. Once there, she discovers it's not as perfect as she anticipated, but there is still hope, wonder and love. For romance lovers, there is a love triangle; however, it is secondary to the main story. I think fans of cozy holiday reads will really enjoy reading about Cassie and the village. It's certainly one we will add to our collection.

A nice light hearted story to read Cassie in not looking foreword to Christmas having been jilted at the altar and losing her beloved nana Norris she now leaves her home in America and goes to Ireland in search of her nanas past and this is where all the actions begin

A Very Irish Christmas was a sweet holiday read with endearing characters and lighthearted humor! I thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to picking this book back up and continuing the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC!

This was just ok for me. I do t really know how I’d rate this publicly without sounding negative. The love triangle trope is not my favorite but I didn’t care for how this one was executed. I felt like the author didn’t elaborate enough on the character build for each relationship. The last few chapters felt rushed & then the book was over. Not my favorite. I’m gonna round up for this rating because I hate criticizing someone’s hard work.

4.5 Stars rounded up. Being jilted at the alter has Cassie O'Hara trying to sort out her life. She is tired of her mother and sister interfering in her life, and certainly doesn't want to spend Christmas with them, especially as this will be the first Christmas without her Nanna Nora. With the encouragement of her BFF, she decides to take a month long holiday to England. Using the money she left her, Cassie books a cozy cottage in a small village on the grounds of Bancroft Manor, in a place the locals call Little Ireland. Her expectations were dashed when she arrived and found the cottage unlivable. Meeting Charles at the local pub, he realizes that she has been booked in mistakenly and invites her to stay at the Manor house until the renovations have been completed. She gets to know his family, as he shares things with her, including the possibility of having to sell the Manor. With her event planning expertise, she works with both Charles and handyman Ryan, breathing new life into Bancroft Manor as well as getting to know the locals and beginning to feel at home. She and Charles have some chemistry, but not as much as she and Ryan, the curly-haired Irish handyman. He has secrets and uses his joking demeanor to keep people at arms length. As Cassie begins to learn things about her Nana Nora, she also finds herself having to decide what to do as her time to head back home approaches, and she feels like she has found the place she wants to call home.

A Very Irish Christmas was a wonderful festive story. Before I say anything else, I have to say how much I loved Eejit. He was a stray dog, who belonged to the whole village and tried to herd everyone. The only person he listens to is Ryan, until he decides that Cassie is his master. I love their relationship, two lonely souls that find one another. Charles and Ryan are both handsome men who have their strengths, but Ryan has so many secrets. It seems that mysterious air is very attractive. All the people in the village are welcoming to Cassie and I loved how she was immediately made to feel at home. Everyone seemed to have ties to Ireland, some were originally from there. With fun, festive activities, lots of humor and warmth and two handsome men to choose from, Little Ireland was exactly what Cassie needed to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. I enjoyed this story and recommend it if you are looking for a sweet, festive, Christmas story. The final sentence is the blurb sums up my feelings perfectly: A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with Irish charm, festive flirting and enough Christmas spirit to warm even the coldest of hearts.

A Very Irish Christmas is such a fun holiday read. This is a funny, romantic, slow burn, rom=con that is a must read! Imagine taking a vacation, and everything seems to be going wrong, then things get better that you could ever imagine. I would highly recommend this book! I really loved how the author added details to the storyline and characters so if your like me it made it very easy to visualize and imagine the characters talking.

a lovely cozy easy christmas read
very easy to lose yourself in for a few hours, and you feel you get to know cassie and your turmoils!
buckle in for some festive fun

What a cozy Christmas read, so perfect for the holidays! Cassie O’Hara feels unhappy with her current life and how her family treats her, so she decides to skip Christmas with her family this year and take the funds left to her by her late Nana Nora to honor her Irish roots by spending one month in a quaint country cottage in the UK. She expects the stay to be peaceful and cozy but it turns disastrous when she arrives, as the cottage she rented is not ready in any capacity. She finds out there was an unfortunate mix-up, then is forced to experience a completely different trip by relying on the generosity and support of the locals in the area. This was such a fun read and it was wonderful meeting the different characters and getting to know them. I loved Cassie and was rooting for her throughout and it was so fun to see her grow out of her shell and truly experience life! There were a lot of twists and turns that I didn’t expect which kept me engaged throughout. This romcom was not nearly as predictable as most are and I wasn’t entirely sure which way it was going to go since there are two love interests in the book and they’re BOTH dreamy and wonderful (which almost never happens). The ending did feel a bit rushed and I wish there had been more development of the final relationship prior to the end of the book, but I was happy with the outcome and the grand romantic gesture at the end! I would definitely recommend this read, especially if you are looking for a cozy comfort romcom in the winter or around the holidays! Thank you to NetGalley, Debbie Johnson, and Storm Publishing for the gifted ARC in an exchange for an honest review.