A lovely read for these winter nights not the fore. The story of Cassie who is jilted at the alter and is finding it hard to get her life back on track. She travels to England for Christmas to get away from it all.. She ends up meeting two lovely men and traces some of her ancestors in Cork.

Another great Christmas read in the books for this holiday season. An Irish Christmas was the perfect combination of romance, found family and stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new. 

It's been a hot minute since I've read a romance where two equally eligible men are vying for the MC's love. I enjoyed both love interests in this book and I'm happy with the choice she made in the end. 

This is a story about a girl who takes her late grandmother's inheritance and travels to a quaint cozy cottage in an even quainter village. She's expecting a little adventure but mostly an escape to relax and just get away from her everyday life. Of course things don't go that way and she ends up in a love triangle with two men vying for her affection. Between the handsome English aristocrat who owns a beautiful estate and the gorgeous Irish handyman that's a little closed off, she comes to find that what she's looking for isn't what she expects and what she finds is more than she could ever ask for.

After being jilted at the altar, Cassie has been feeling down. Using some of her inherited money, she decides to book a month-long stay at Whimsy Cottage, nestled in a quaint, Irish-influenced town. Soon, two men enter her life—Ryan, the handsome Irish handyman, and Charles, the charming viscount from Bancroft Manor. (how amazing would it be to choose from two amazing men who are both talented in their own ways?!?!) If you're looking for a book with a charming single dad, single handyman playboy, this might be the one.
Johnson has crafted this cute & cozy holiday read that was a fluffy and light read to get into. With Irish humor, festive celebrations, and a sprinkle of romance, this is a great choice for anyone looking for a light, feel-good Christmas story! Both men were okayish, IMO, but I just didn’t feel any connection between Cassie and either of one of them, even though I was hardcore rooting for Ryan basically the whole time.

All opinions are my own! Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC.

I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed this holiday read from an author I haven't read before! I found myself hooked from the beginning and I didn't want to put it down. I felt for Cassie, losing the love of her life at the alter, and then losing her grandmother, so she needed to find herself. I'm a sucker for reading a story about traveling to find yourself after a loss. I loved that it was just a hint of romance (a slow burn til the very end with little spice), but mainly focused on finding her interests again. It was such a comfort read and I highly recommend it! It gave me the comfort feels of The Holiday movie.

Thank you to Netgalley, Debbie Johnson and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute, cozy, Hallmark Christmas read.

Cassie needs a change after being jilted at the altar. She decides to trace her roots and use the money left to her from her late Nanna Nora to travel to England and Ireland. There she is wrapped up in trying to save Bancroft Manor by using her skills to help everyone in the town. Meanwhile, she has to choose between two incredible men. Her final choice came on very abruptly and I wish there was a little bit of spice sprinkled in but it was cute.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Debbie Johnson, and Storm Publishing for letting me read and review this ARC.

This was a very sweet holiday romance with a love triangle. The book was not as Irish as the title implies as it is mostly set in England - but it was a sweet holiday love story with likable characters.

Firstly thank you for my access to review . This was my first festive read of the year and I enjoyed it .
Heartwarming ,swoon worthy and full of Christmas joy .
I’ve read some of Debbie’s previous books and she writes beautifully and really sets the scene well for the readers escapism .
This was a story about taking chances , new beginnings and believing in your yourself to step out your comfort zone .

One of my favourite festive reads this year, fun, festive and a proper comfort in a book read. Huge five stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This book made me want to spend the holidays in a small English or Irish village ! Cassie uses her Nanna Nora’s inheritance to spend a month in what was supposed to be Ireland, but was actually a small English village locally known as Little Ireland. Despite a rough first night, she winds up staying with local Lord of the manor. She gets to know the town people, comes to love a stray dog, and finds a family she never knew existed (in more ways than one). I would love a sequel!

A Very Irish Christmas
Debbie Johnson
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SYNOPSIS:
When New York born Cassie O'Hara uses the money her sassy Irish nana left her to book a month long trip to a cottage in a quaint English village, she's expecting something out of a Hugh Grant movie. Instead she gets a dilapidated, dusty cottage, a temperamental stray dog and two handsome men vying for her attention. There's Charles, the dashing English aristocrat, with an enormous manor and a heart of gold. And Ryan, the brawny curly haired Irish handyman, with a reputation as a playboy and rules he doesn't break. Cassie finds herself doing everything she can to help save the money-draining manor and discovers her heart is pulling her in unexpected directions.

THOUGHTS:
This was such a cute christmasy read. I loved the feel of the village and setting of the quaint English village full of the Irish. It felt like such a big community family. I really enjoyed all the characters within this story. However, I do feel the romance was lacking slightly. I feel like the story put more into one relationship knowing all along she was going to go the other way. However, the spark wasn't fully there.

Having said that I just thought this was an adorable cosy read, with very likeable characters and snowy atmosphere.

Thank you to net galley, storm publishing and the author for the e-arc.

A Very Irish Christmas was so lovely. I loved every second and really couldn't decide if I wanted Cassie to end up with Charles or Ryan. Having a teenage daughter as a secondary character is always a risky move but Debbie Johnson made me love Georgie so much as well. There were many moments that made me laugh and the town made me think of The Holiday. I've already recommended this book to a few of my friends and will recommend it to many more.

This was the perfect festive read that felt like I'd jumped right into a Hallmark movie. I really loved being whisked away to the small remote town with a bunch of delightful characters, a mischievous teen, a gorgeous furry friend and two very handsome men. Every part of this story was extremely cosy and gave me the sudden urge to want to upend my life and fall in love with an unexpected place! Regarding the romance, Debbie really knew how to have me extremely conflicted between two perfectly suited men, Charles was a delightful and charming man who could definitely treat a woman like a princess, and Ryan was just as charming, a bit more rugged and intense but with the right woman, he would definitely pour his heart and soul into loving them. This would have been a 5 stars for me and the only reason I decided on 4 stars was because the romance aspect had me feeling a little unsatisfied by the end. I feel that Debbie should have made it more clear as to who the right man was for Cassie, as both men could have easily been the perfect happy ending and because of that, I found it hard to really root for only one. We see Cassie spend time with one a lot more than the other, therefore the last few chapters then felt slightly rushed in order to switch it up and refocus us on the one Cassie had less moments with. Despite all of that, this was still a very charming and cosy read that I really enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Books for the ARC of A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson!

If you’re a fan of festive tales where an out-of-towner swoops in to save the day just in time for Christmas, then is your perfect holiday read. This book felt like every Hallmark movie you’ve ever loved rolled into one, with the added bonus of taking place in the most charming of settings (no spoilers!). So many moments were reminiscent of holiday classics like The Holiday with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz (yes, that’s a classic) and it even felt like there was a hint of Disney magic at times. What really set this book apart for me was its delightful cast of characters. Each person Cassie meets, no matter how minor they seem, has their moment to shine, making the village feel like a vibrant, real place you’d want to spend your holidays.

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the love triangle left me a little baffled, and I wasn’t entirely sold on the outcome. There were also a few plot points that felt unnecessary, but honestly, isn’t that part of what we like about a good Hallmark movie? While this isn’t the best holiday romance I’ve ever read, I do recommend adding it to your December TBR!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This was such an incredible read, it was exactly what I needed without even knowing! I can also state that I had no clue this read would touch me in the way that it did. This is truly a perfect mix of festive fun mixed with an incredible cast of characters and such a remarkable journey of listening to your heart. There's a bit of a love triangle, but its so fulfilling and not at all cheesy in how it's presented, or in how it works out. Truly a read that I am going to reread each year!

Thanks to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the story, perfect for the holidays - but found the British English for an American main character to be distracting.

“A Very Irish Christmas” is a perfect little slice of nostalgia, and reminded me of those early 2000s Hallmark romcoms. It’s cozy and charming, and totally predictable in the best way. The Irish history and culture add a fun little twist, and I’ll admit, I wasn’t mad about the two really hot male leads who the main character is torn between. Classic love triangle, but I’ll give it a pass because it actually felt a bit refreshing and didn’t feel TOO obvious who she would end up with. That being said, the main character definitely got on my nerves a little. She has that "I'm not like other girls" vibe, full of self-deprecation and a lot of feeling sorry for herself. Honestly, she felt kind of flat—like a character we've seen a million times before. I had a hard time connecting with her. But honestly, I did love all the side characters. They were so much fun. They were the real standout for me. The ending romance felt a little rushed. I wasn’t completely sold on the connection between the two leads by the time everything wrapped up. The build-up definitely leaned more towards friendly vibes than romance, and then—boom—suddenly it’s a happily-ever-after. It didn’t feel fully earned, but at least it was feel good. At the end of the day, this is the perfect palate cleanser for a holiday romance. You know exactly what you're getting, and it delivers all the cozy, feel-good vibes you want from a Christmas romance, even if the love story itself could’ve used a little more depth.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version through my local library.
This was honestly a very cute and wholesome novel. There is some cussing in it, but not much. The characters are all great, and I loved how the author did not make it woke and put things in there.
I was very disappointed in her choice at the end...I was just kind of like, why? I was hoping she would have picked the other guy. I won't do spoilers. But I am glad I am not the only one to think that, lol. I feel like by her picked, I was so confused why she decided that way when clearly the author was going the other way. But if you are looking for a great gast read Christmas story, you will like this novel!

Certainly a cute holiday rom-com that will make you smile. I loved that Cassie was willing to take a chance and return to her nana’s roots. From the moment Cassie arrived until the end, I found myself laughing and cheering her on. Charles and Ryan are both great characters and they both bring out important qualities Cassie has had buried or hidden for too long. I don’t normally enjoy the stress and drama of love triangles, but I did not feel that angst with this story at all. The only thing that was a bit distracting as an American reader, all of Cassie’s expressions and thoughts were in a dialect that is not American. It was consistent with the people she was surrounded by, but not as an American. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story, and my heart melted at the end. There is some language, but the story is clean and sweet.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. A lovely Christmas story about Cassie who comes to spend a month in the Cotswolds from New York. She has been living a sad life until her friends persuades her to spend her inheritance on a break away from her family. She arrives in a snowstorm at a dismal cottage that she had pre-booked but us clearly not ready for guests. After a bad start things can only go one way.
A very heart warming story in what sounds like a nice place to live. I recommend this book yo those who enjoy romantic stories.

By the very popular author Debbie Johnson, this is her latest Christmas book set during the lead up to Christmas. Cassie has just been jilted and totally let down by her fiance and to make matters worse her beloved nanna Nora has passed away leaving a huge hole in her life. When her sister June tells her to use her inheritance money and make a visit overseas to England or Ireland where her nanna originated from, she is not really sure what she should do. Eventually she does just that and on arrival finds things are not quite as she thought they might be, the cottage is certainly not as it was advertised and all it does is rain all the time. But she makes the best of it and soon realises that the locals are certainly a friendly bunch, most with an Irish connection which she loves.
The village is just idyllic, lots of charm and characters that you could only normally read about and each family has an Irish connection and very soon she feels like she is also one of the villagers and throws herself into village life. When the big house needs help to generate necessary income to survive, she immediately steps in with suggestions for bringing in much needed money. Just before Christmas she takes the trip she has always dreamed of to visit the place where her beloved Nanna Nora grew up in Cork, Ryan who is the handyman on the estate, shows her important landmarks and the house where he lost his wife and daughter in a house fire. Very soon you realise that there is a new love interest in Cassie's life, will it work though? No spoilers here, but this is a very readable book, not just for Christmas too, it draws you in and you can't help but care about the characters. Set in lovely locations in England and Ireland, a lovely book to snuggle up with. I adored it, a five star read from me.