Cassie O'Hara is once again facing a miserable Christmas. After a very public ditching by her long-term boyfriend and later the death of her beloved Nana Nora, she is in the doldrums and it is spilling over into her work for which she no longer has enthusiasm. To break out of it, she needs to do something drastic. Using money left to her by Nana Nora she decides to spend a cosy Christmas in England, ending up in a Cotswold village with a surprisingly Irish feel about it. Despite a chilly first impression, she soon receives a warm welcome and immerses herself in the life of the village and its people.
This is a romantic, feel good book, so when you start reading you know that it's going to lead to a happy ending, However, there are enough twists and turns along the way to keep you hooked, not least from the rival attentions of Irish handyman Brody and the aristocratic Charles. A good festive read, so make yourself cosy and settle down to a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations.

this book felt like a christmas romcom movie in a good way ever such a lovely faced paced book just what i needed right now, unfortunately it felt like the author had a lot of ideas and she put them all in the book but couldn’t develop them that well and endgame was horrible bc they barely spent time together and mostly felt like attraction and not love, she had a stronger connection with charles and should’ve ended up with him sorry not sorry! overall it did what it needed to do and i’ll probably give the author another try! 3/5 ⭐️

A book for a bit of escapist light reading. Cassie is not in a good place, emotionally or workwise and decides to go to the Cotswolds for a month leading up to Christmas. This is the Cotswolds as you have never seen before, where a village from Ireland has been transplanted into Gloucestershire, which seems a little far-fetched . However, there are two attractive men and Cassie gets to know them and the rest of the village, travels to and from Cork twice in a couple of days and sails off into the sunset with one of the men. A sweet read, I thought that the developing relationships could have been described better. Conversations a little stilted. Cassie does save the day , the manor and the daughter of the Lord of the manor. Entertaining but rather predictable.
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This was a very cute and quick holiday read! The romance aspect really doesn't come into play until later on in the book but the plot line and story outside of the romance is very intriguing. Cassie, the fmc, was unlucky in love after being left at the altar. Years later her Nanna Nora passes away and she feels even more lost than ever. Her best friend convinces her to take an international trip where she ends up in Little Ireland (England) and meets a small village who welcomes her warmly. She learns about her Nanna's heritage, the area around her, and learns even more about herself and who she is and what she deserves in life.
There is a huge found family aspect in this book and despite the "love triangle", she remains close to everyone in the village and even finds love. I really enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more of Debbie Johnson's books!

Absolutely loved it! Beautifully written -descriptive writing, dynamic characters, well paced chapters and overall wonderful story to escape into. Grab a cuppa or a Guinness, curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy. I couldn’t put it down. This was a fun escape, one day read, for me.
A refreshing tale of personal growth and community. I highly recommend it!
Thank You to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Debbie Johnson for the opportunity to escape ‘across the pond’ and thoroughly enjoy this ARC.

Cassie needs a change and heads to a quaint little village. While there she hopes to learn more about her Nana’s life. Cassie also meets two gorgeous sounding men. Who will she choose?
This was a lovely story told while leading up to Christmas. I wanted to be there in the village and at the estate with her. It was a hard to put down put with nice romance.

Cassie O'Hara, a New Yorker, has been haunted by the memory of being left at the altar, and especially finds the Christmas season particularly difficult. This year, after an impulsive conversation with her friend June, she decides to escape the Big Apple and spend the holidays in a quaint village in the UK. However, upon arriving at her rental cottage, she finds not the cozy, firelit haven that she imagined, but a dilapidated, dust-covered wreck—with no welcome basket of goodies in sight! Now faced with the dilemma of either enduring the festive season or heading back home, Cassie is torn. Enter two charming men: Charles, the dashing "lord of the manor," and Ryan, a lively Irishman who seems to have done more than kiss the Blarney Stone!

As someone with strong Irish roots, with parents from a small village in Cork, I absolutely loved this book. It has everything you want in a Christmas story: twinkling lights, snow, and just the right touch of romance. I was so immersed in the tale that the pages seemed to turn themselves, and my only regret is that I read it too quickly—I didn’t want it to end!

This is easily one of my favourite reads of 2024!

I really enjoyed this book. I read it very quickly but it was not what I expected... it was even better and just what I needed to read on a very rainy weekend.

Cassie is a character I think we can all identify with, (although not the altar bit), she is struggling and not doing what she wants to do, She is encouraged by her best friend to spend some of her dear Nanna's inheritance on a trip to her homeland, although rather than Ireland, she ends up going to Little Ireland in the English countryside.

On arrival, it is a complete letdown. Her rented cottage is cold, dirty and unfinished... she goes to the local pub to console herself and her adventure starts! She meets the two new men in her life - and has no idea what lies ahead. From the big house to Ireland, her entire mindset is changed,,, and even gets to save the big house from being sold.

The characterisation in this book is fascinating - my favourites have to be Georgie and little Jasper. They are not predictable and you don't know what secrets are going to come out of the closet next, and from whom.

What a lovely, charming, warm, funny story for the season!
Cassie leaves the US after being left at the altar for a small village outside of London. She rents a cottage for a month in the hopes of figuring out what to do next. Her beloved Nanny Nora, who was from Ireland, left Cassie money when she died for a 'rainy day'. Cassie hopes time and distance , along with her memories of Nanny will help her move forward.
LIttle does Cassie know that her cottage 'Whimsy Cottage' is not all it seems as in photos. It's old, dirty and not very welcoming. During her arrival, Cassie meets the owners of the local pub, bakery and others in the village. They take her under their wing. She also meets Charles, the handsome Englishman, whose family owns the cottage and Ryan, the handsome Irishman who is the village's handyman. You can imagine what happens next!
With lots of 'visits' from Nanny Nora, fun Irish phrases to learn and a trip to Ireland, Cassie's holiday to England is more than she would have ever known.
Debbie Johnson is a new author to me- I will be adding her to my list of favorites.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Very heart-warming Christmas romance! This book had very much ''The Holiday'' vibes, which happens to be my favorite movie! Loved every second of it.

The story is about Cassie who decides to use the inheritance from her spirited Irish nana Nora for a month-long escape to a quaint country village. However, she encounters a chilly, dust-covered disaster of a place, a stray dog, and two irresistibly handsome men, Charles and Ryan, vying for her attention. The dynamic between these characters adds a delightful layer of tension and romance to the story.

And as the enchanting village life unfolds around her, Cassie discovers intriguing secrets about Nana Nora's past. This is a great addition to the story, because it will bring Cassie to make the right decision in the end.

Overall, "A Very Irish Christmas" is a delightful blend of romance and holiday spirit, making it an ideal choice for those looking to get lost in a cozy, uplifting read this Christmas. It may not be groundbreaking, but it’s certainly a feel-good story that will leave readers smiling.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for sending me a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Feeling in a rut after being jilted at the alter and losing her Nana, Cassie decided to spend her inheritance on some time away. The village is beautiful and the men are too. Cassie soon finds that maybe her heart has healed. She also finds a way to help Charles save not only his estate but most likely the whole village. I was utterly charmed by this whole book!

Every time I pick up a book by Debbie Johnson I know I am going to be left with that warm fuzzy feeling. A perfect read for a cosy night in the arm chair with your drink of choice. This book is no exception and as it is set during the holiday season it is even more so.

Cassie O'Hara has had a right time of it, jilted at the altar by her boyfriend who she thought she was going spend her life with has taken it toll on her and she has lost herself somewhere along the way hiding in the comfort on her best friend June and her family. When her beloved Nanna Nora passes away Cassie decides she will use the money she has gifted her and book a month long stay in Whimsy cottage and try to find herself. Nanna Nora was born in Ireland and moved to New York years before which is where Cassie was born. She decides to visit England and Ireland and try to find out more about her heritage.

When she arrives things don't exactly go to plan but she is welcomed into the village by the lovely residents. And is almost drawn into a love triangle with the handsome Ryan and Lord of the Manor, Charles.

I really enjoyed this book, being from Irish stock myself I could really appreciate the hospitality shown by the Irish to everyone, especially those who have Irish ancestry. You're always made welcome and taken into the fold. It is a very easy read which can be enjoyed in one sitting. I adored the characters especially Eejit and Eileen, which also happens to be my Mums name. I also really love the Irish Blessings show at the beginning of every chapter, if you have ever been around anyone from Ireland you will know these are repeated frequently and at any opportunity.

Thank you to Debbie Johnson, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It's coming up to Christmas and Cassie is about to start her Christmas traditions, being berated by her sister, watching the video of her being jilted and the altar and generally wallowing until her best friend suggests she goes on a trip to discover more about it it her family history. Finding herself in 'Little Ireland', Cassie quickly becomes part of the the thriving community and her life begins to get back on track.

This is a winter warmer of a book, the characters are likeable and believable, there's enough fictional fantasy in it that it's an nice escapist book but it's not super predictable or formulaic. I got really Involved in the characters and am quite gutted there wasn't an epilogue at the end! It's an easy read but not contrived, just enough description to conjure up images of incredible snowy scenes but not too much that it detracts from the flow of the story. It's left me feeling very ready for Christmas!

This was a cute story that was full of a cozy cottage Christmas feel.

It took a bit for me to get into the book and when I did I couldn’t fully connect with the characters. I was hoping there would be more of a romance aspect to the book but it was mainly focused on Cassie and rediscovering her happiness. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I was going into the book with the focus of it being more about the romance.

While there is two “love interests” and both of them were good, I didn’t necessarily feel a strong connect to either of them. Cassie definitely connected more with one over the other even though I felt the booked pushed the other man more. Overall not a bad read. 3/5

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a ARC copy in exchanged for an honest review.

This was a super cute and funny romance for Christmas !

Set in England/Ireland. Our MFC finds herself in a bit of a love triangle situation. I was here for it, but I will say what I didn't like was that her decision kinda came out of the blue for me towards the end and it felt rushed.

But I really enjoyed the descriptive writing from the writer. I felt like I was in little Ireland and Ireland the whole time and the Christmas vibes were so cozy ! The side characters were so SOOO cute, I wanted to be in all of their families.

This was a super cute Christmas romance that will transport you out of your mind into a cozy Christmas Irish Village ☺️

This was a cute story. I loved the description of the village. I can totally envision it and the villagers. Cute story. I couldn’t put it down.

A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson is a lovely Christmas romance.

Contrary to what one might think from the title, the story mostly takes place in a small English village, but it’s known locally as Little Ireland due to the number of Irish immigrants.

Cassie is still struggling to get over being left at the altar three years after the fact. After losing her beloved grandmother, she decides to head to England for Christmas in an effort to move on.

A Very Irish Christmas was a nice little romance, set at the Christmas season. I’m not a big fan of love triangle romances, but this was not too angsty, so I didn’t mind it. To tell the truth, I really didn’t feel a connection between Cassie and either of the love interests. Despite that, I did enjoy the story, and was glad she found happiness by the end of the book.

A Very Irish Christmas is a nice, small town, romance that could be read at any time of year. If you love a light, non-spicy read, then I recommend giving this book a try.

So much to love in this gorgeous festive tale, full of love, romance and more. I felt taken on the most wonderful journey starting in New York and then all the way to the English countryside, via London and a bit of Cork in Ireland!
Cassie O’Hara has had her heart broken, it’s affecting her whole life, and after her beloved Nanna Nora passes away Cassie is left with an inheritance which gives her an opportunity to escape some memories and her family this Christmas. Cassie finds the perfect holiday cottage to stay in, with images of pubs and countryside in mind, she sets off, for a good winter break from work and her life.
As always brilliant writing from Debbie Johnson, great characters, good solid heart warming stories with some wonderfully eccentric people, things that go wrong and then things that go right!
Hugely recommended for a glorious Christmas festive read, including some inspiring Irish blessings!
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm publishing for the early read, I loved this book!!

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

This book was really what I have needed. It was such a cozy classic romantic story in Christmas time. It delivered what it promissed and I enjoyed myself by reading it.
Cassie had a roguh three years and the change was quite in need and so she decides to spend a month in a cozy little town in England and find a love.
I totally recommend 4 stars for sure.

A Very Irish Christmas: The Cozy Holiday Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed

Debbie Johnson’s *A Very Irish Christmas* is the perfect holiday read to whisk you away to the cozy English countryside. The story follows Cassie O’Hara, a New Yorker nursing a broken heart and grieving the loss of her beloved Irish grandmother, Nana Nora. With her inheritance in hand, Cassie decides to take a much-needed break and heads to a charming little English village for a month-long getaway right before Christmas.

What does she find when she gets there? A charmingly rundown cottage, a scruffy stray dog with tons of personality, and two very interesting men—Charles, the swoon-worthy English aristocrat, and Ryan, the mysterious but oh-so-handsome handyman. Soon, Cassie’s event-planning skills come in handy as she helps Charles breathe new life into his struggling manor, all while juggling her feelings for these two very different men.

The story has this warm, cozy feel that makes it perfect for the holidays—think *The Holiday* with all the snowy English charm and two irresistible love interests. The characters are sweet and relatable, and the setting is so vivid, you can almost feel the crisp winter air and hear the crackling fires. It’s the kind of book that pulls you in and makes you want to curl up with it, especially by the Christmas tree.

At its heart, *A Very Irish Christmas* is about love, personal growth, and finding out where you truly belong, making it a wonderfully heartwarming read for the holiday season.