I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

God I love Ireland so much. This story swept me away to familiar places in Ireland. I haven’t yet been to the Cliffs of Moher and now I’m dying to. Collin and Chelsea were a delight. I believed in them and was fascinated and swept away. This is a solid book and the author will be on my watch list.

This book had everything I could have wanted and I loved it from start to finish! Chelsea, the main character is so relatable if you’ve ever struggled with living the life your expected to live instead of asking yourself if it’s really who you are!

Chelsea’ is a Type A chick to the max who moves to Ireland for the summer after she loses her job unexpectedly. Despite telling herself every step of the way this was not for her and counting the days until she’s back to her real life, you see how she changes as she embraces the experience of this trip.

Of course there is love and their dynamic is just the best! It’s romance, it’s classic romcom, but it’s also incredibly meaningful and heartfelt as you explore the themes of chosen family, letting go of who you thought you were, and letting go of societal expectations to embrace what life is really about!

What a stunning book. This is a story of personal growth. I related so much to Chelsea, as a person who also fears change, this story spoke to me. I don't know if I would have been as courageous as Chelsea to leave everything I know for a whole new life even if only in her mind temporarily, but she overcame her fears and succeeded in her new world. The story was engaging, although I would have enjoyed a dual point of view; however, a single point of view did not make the book feel less. I happen to be nosy and want to know what everyone is thinking in the story. The location was beautifully described and became another character for the story. The relationship between Collin and Chelsea felt very organic in that it seemed like a natural progression to their romance. I was so invested in the outcome of the story I stayed up far too late to finish, just to know how it ended. This is a new author to me, but I will for sure look for more stories from her. Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Adorable story, beautiful setting, and such fun relatable characters. I adored every page. Loved this book!

I wanted to love this book, but could not connect with the main characters. Fairly enjoyable read overall, but did not meet potential.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for honest review.

I appreciate NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book. This novel presented a cute, light, quick, and easy read with a Hallmark summer vibe. However, the characters' behavior did not align with their supposed age, as they acted more like individuals in their early to mid-twenties. Additionally, the beginning of the book was challenging to engage with due to the main female character's annoying demeanor, which included excessive whining. Nevertheless, the book eventually became a pleasant and easy read, although there were moments when I wished the main female character could overcome her self-absorption.

Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige, NetGalley ARC review

This book was a cute and quick read. Major themes are:

-Found Family
-Travel
-Summer Romance
-Closed Door romance

Chelsea Gold’s life in Boston takes an unexpected turn when the bed and breakfast she works for shuts down. Offered a summer position at their sister property, The Wanderer Hostel, in Galway, Ireland, Chelsea reluctantly agrees. A meticulous planner, she had envisioned a stable job, marriage, children, a good salary, and living close to her parents and best friend. The idea of spending a summer in Ireland was never in her plans, but with no job prospects, she decides to go. From the moment she arrives, Chelsea is determined to find another position back in Boston, shutting herself off from the wonders of Ireland and its people. But will she open her heart and embrace a new path to happiness?

Collin Finegan, a tour guide at The Wanderer Hostel, is passionate about sharing the culture and beauty of his homeland. He loves his job, the people, and the sense of community at the hostel. When he meets Chelsea, he becomes determined to show her that life isn’t just about sticking to a plan; sometimes, it’s about following your heart and embracing change.

This charming story captures the journey of finding one’s true path and the importance of letting go of expectations to pursue genuine happiness.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC. This book will release in July 2025.

I really enjoyed this Cody romance books! It gives all the vibes I was looking for. This would be a great summer read for someone who was traveling. The characters chemistry was sweet and hot which is something I’m always looking for in a good romance. What an amazing found family book too. The story and plot were low risk which is why I would call this a great cozy romance book to read. She in the journey of discovering herself and same goes for Collin (MMC) he a sweet tour guid who knows how to do a little bit of everything with a personality that makes you LOL out loud. 4 stars because I wasn’t expecting an epic novel from this it gave me Everything I thought it would be.

OBSESSED! This book is such a cute story. After her job closes and not wanting to live with her parents, Chelsea takes a chance and moves to Ireland, with no intention to stay more than the summer. Before she knows it, shes exploring Ireland with a cute coworker and thinking maybe this is what she needed all along. I love the Irish culture and stories depicted in the book and as someone whose life fell apart, and moved to another state, this was so relatable! An absolute pleasure and an easy read at around 230 pages. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to review this before release! Be sure to snag this masterpiece in July of 2025! #ARC #ARCreader #netgalley

Chelsea is in Ireland for the summer after the B&B where she lived/worked in Boston closed its doors. Collin works at the same hostel and makes it his mission to show her how amazing Ireland is.

Loved this romance set mainly in Ireland. Great found family feel to the story!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for An Irish Summer to come out July 1, 2025.

Good girl goes abroad story. Chelsea loses her job when the b&b she works for closes. She moves to Ireland to work at a hostel for the summer and buying her time to find another job and apartment at home. I felt like the hostel workers were really intent on convincing her to stay there forever and forget her plans. On the flip side, Chelsea was really bullish at sticking to her plan, even at risk of not enjoying her summer. I felt like the coworkers (and this whole book really) slammed folks who are plan makers and treated it like such a bad thing. While I didn’t agree with the book, it was a solid read. Pick it up at your library.

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Highly highly recommend this book. An Irish Summer is a book that you can read in one sitting because you won't want to put it down. It's pacing is just right and I fell in love with the characters instantly. FIVE STARS.

A really lovely story of a woman forced to take a major change to her life and use it to reevaluate all that she planned for herself. I really loved this story and the themes of change and what it means to adapt and accept the changes that life brings.

And Irish summer is a cute quick read with predictable Hallmark vibes. The caption says fans of Emily Henry will love this book and I agree having that be one of the pieces that intrigued me to read this book.

As someone who doesn't go with the flow very well the characters were relatable and now I want to go back to Ireland and rediscover the culture even bad weather all over again.

I would recommend this book.

This book gave me Hallmark vibes. Very cute and wholesome. Who wouldn’t love to spend the summer in Ireland with a cute Irish man? Chelsea did seem a bit immature which was annoying at times but I enjoyed this book overall.

THis was a great book! My favorite trope is anything Irish or Scottish and this was a great addition to my collection. Great contemporary love story that will have you hooked, beginning to end.

An Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige
4 Stars
Release Date: July 1, 2025

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because by the end of this book, I was looking up flights to Ireland!

Chelsea's life is upended by the sudden sale of the B&B she's worked & lived since graduating college. She ultimately is left with two choices, go to Ireland & work at hostel or move back in to her parent's house while she looks for a job an apartment. With a little nudging from her dad and best friend, Chelsea takes a leap and decides to go to Ireland - just for the summer.

I found myself rooting for Chelsea on her journey of self-discovery and change but her long refusal to embrace her new adventure did have me rolling my eyes at times. Chelsea and another hostel employee, Collin, make a deal that Collin will show her Ireland as it's ought be seen and enjoyed and Chelsea is to reserve judgement until the end of summer.

While Chelsea found it difficult to enjoy herself because she is not used to "going with the flow" and always likes to have a plan, we watch her change throughout the story. By the end of the book, she is not the Chelsea who arrived in Ireland & she understands that's not a bad thing at all. I grew quite attached to Florence aka Flo, an Italian transplant who also works at the hostel. Flo offered true and genuine friendship and was Chelsea's #1 fan (okay, maybe #2 after Collin).

This book takes you throughout Galway, Dublin, the countryside, a cèilidh, a proper Sunday roast and offers Irish tradition including lovely fairy stories. I'm telling you, you'll want to take your own trip to Ireland after this book. I enjoyed that this book wasn't just surface level and explored the depth in Chelsea and Collin, explored self-discovery and the difficulties in making life changing decisions. You're bound to resonate some way, some how with this story.

Thank you to Alexandra Paige, Avon and Harper Voyager & NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Very cute story but felt a little slow for my taste. I struggled to get into the story at the beginning. Thank you for the opportunity to read this!

This summer fling romance set in Galway was super cute. The romance between Chelsea and Collin is sweet, perhaps a bit more spice next time..
I really enjoyed this lite read. Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.

First, let's praise this book's cover! The gorgeous and inviting cover drew me into the story, making me eager to learn more. Inside, I found a self-discovery story and a beautiful trip across the pond to Ireland. Paige's writing enthralled me, and I loved her characters and the book's progression. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.