A fun story about a young woman who suddenly loses her job and goes to Ireland for a summer job. She plans to search for a job and housing back home in Boston and flee ASAP. She soon makes friends and finds adventure in Ireland, but will she stay or return home for her dream job?
I enjoyed it the pacing and storyline

When Chelsea suddenly finds herself with no job and no apartment, she quickly has to pivot and figure out her next steps in life. Leave the comfort and security of Massachusetts or go on an adventure. With a summer work opportunity in Ireland, Chelsea decides to take a leap for few months to plan for the future ahead.

I enjoyed this book! It's a very cute and cozy hallmark style romcom. Ireland is one of my favorite places and I feel like it felt realistic and captured the Irish spirit! I think I would have liked it more if I read it during the spring/lead up to summer.

This was a lovely story about a girl finding herself by challenging her preconceived notions. The author's gorgeous descriptions of Ireland that make you want to visit and makes a truly relaxing and enjoyable read. A fun romance that isn't too racy, you find yourself rooting for the main characters to find their way to each other. I loved reading this book.

Ireland sounds like a magical place and it’s no surprise the changes that Chelsea experienced while there. Collin was such a charming character and vital for Chelsea’s new look on life. The book was charming and fun. I loved the supporting characters. I love then the main characters really make so much personal growth especially when done in a way that feels organic and Chelsea fought those changes the entire way but in the end figured out what made her happy.

Chelsea’s world unexpectedly falls apart, but she is given the opportunity to work and live in Galway for the summer working at a B&B. This was not part of her plan but intends to make the most of it and focus on getting the career of her dreams.

Then, there is the charming Collin, the tour guide at the B&B, who continuously temps her with the beauty and wonder of Ireland. He shows her that sometimes what you think you want isn’t actually want you want at all.

This is a very cute story about discovering yourself. Chelsea has a lot of internal conflict while finding her way. Overall this is a very feel good book with minimal spice. Alexandria Paige portrays female friendships in a thoughtful, uplifting way.

Cute Irish romance Rom Com, quick read. Loved the story and Irish background. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants a quick/cute read.

Started a little slow for me but once i got hooked, i got hooked. Gives a nice hallmark rom com vibes and i loved it! Easy lighteardeted read.

Chelsea learns she’s losing her job. Her boss has another lined up for her for the summer- event planner at a hostel in Galway, Ireland. She’s unsure, but she decides to go and try something new. She’s very resistant to settling in or learning about Ireland until she makes an agreement with her coworker Collin. He shows her around the country and sparks fly, but Chelsea is set on returning to Boston and finding her “dream job” and moving on with her 5 year plan.

I mostly enjoyed this. Chelsea wasn’t very likable for a while, to be honest. Collin, however, gave me butterflies. I really enjoyed him wearing Chelsea down and making her love Ireland. 3.75 stars. Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC!

3.75 stars

This was a book that I read at the exact right time in my life for the overall message/theme of this book to hit home, and HARD! Because of that, I could've easily given it 5 stars, but I knew it would be a biased rating. So I have waited to write this review and have come up with this:

In An Irish Summer, we follow our FMC Chelsea. She has held the same job in Boston for several years, and she also lives above the business she works at. She was happy in life, performing well at work, and was content with her life remaining exactly like that. So when the owners tell her they are selling the business, Chelsea finds herself suddenly without a job and without a home. Her only choice is to move home with her parents and work for them- both of which Chelsea has no interest in doing. However, her current boss informs her that her sister owns a hostel in Ireland and has agreed to give Chelsea a summer job while she figures out her next steps. While Chelsea's desire to move to Ireland is nearing rock-bottom low, it still is a step above the alternative.

After much hesitation, Chelsea decides to leave Boston and move to Ireland. BUUUTT, just long enough to line up a new job and place to live. She will not be staying in Ireland a moment longer than that, and CERTAINLY not for the entire summer!

Chelsea arrives to Ireland and the hostel- the Wanderer- closed off with a strict plan. But the Wandered, the staff, and the people passing through are full of life, joy, and love. There is a richness and quality to their lives that Chelsea is lacking, and it quickly starts to seep into her heart and mind. Before she knows it, her rigid way of thinking slowly softens and begins to change- as does the length of her time in Ireland.

This story is a delightful breath of fresh air. It does a remarkable job showcasing how American culture/society is so intent on chasing and achieving the 'next thing' instead of enjoying life and living in the here and now. The contrast in the definition of success in America vs other areas in the world (in this case, Ireland) is undeniable. It is refreshing to get to experience slowing down and enjoying life through the pages and words of Alexandra Paige.

An Irish Summer showcases how we can so easily get trapping in the ideals of what our life is supposed to look like instead of living a life that is true to us and one that we love!

The writing is incredibly immersive, which was so fun because Ireland is on the top of my travel list!

You can expect a written tour of Ireland that will make you feel as though you have been there. I also enjoyed the Irish slang- such a fun addition to the story.

The romance/love interest is very respectful and mature in nature, which I appreciated.

I fully understood and could empathize with Chelsea's dilemma of the life she has always known and the life she has discovered- and which is more true to her. However, towards the end of the story, I was a bit frustrated with how she still clung to her original ways of thinking. The indecision, while relatable, became frustrating.

In the end, I would recommend this read. Perfect for a quick summer read if you're in the mood for a Hallmark-esque, self-discovery, romcom set in Ireland!!

3.5/5 ⭐️ but rounded up due to bias for Galway.

I received this Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager.

Chelsea Gold is in her late 20s and she has a plan. She wants a promotion, a husband, and house with a white picket fence in the Boston suburbs by 35. All that changes when unexpectedly gets terminated from her job due to the owner selling the business. She gets offered the opportunity to spend the summer working at a hostel in Galway where the adventure begins with Flo, Lars, and most importantly Collin.

Chelsea is slightly unlikeable as a main character and it works, mainly because she reminds me of myself in my mid-20s. She sometimes puts her own goals above her own happiness which is relatable. Collin brings out the best in her and let’s be honest, he’s the dream Irishman we all hope for when we travel to Ireland.

The setting was perfect. I may be biased because I went and had an Irish adventure last summer but it took me back and makes me miss the magic of Ireland.

Overall, it’s a cute book. It is a closed door romance and very tame so don’t go into it expecting any spice. I will warn the chapters are LONG so if that’s not your vibe just be warned.

An Irish Summer is a sweet. dreamy, fun summer read. Chelsea's life gets flipped upside down when her stable job decides to close its doors offering her an opportunity to work in Ireland for the Summer. Chelsea is only looking at this new job as a way to grow her resume and get out and back to Boston as soon as possible. She is cynical, a little self-centered, and wants nothing to do with Ireland or its people. She meets local Irishman Collin who is desperately trying to get her to fall in love with Ireland and maybe even him...

As someone who fell in love with Ireland and had part of my personal love story evolve there, this book was very nostalgic for me from the crumbling countryside castles, rolling emerald green hills, and rich folklore and culture - I was transported back! I would give this a 3.75 - it is a fun hallmark romance and easy read. I loved Collin, from the get-go as he had a strong presence that drew you in. He was captivating, from his love for Ireland and wisdom about life and love. Chelsea was feisty and playful and I loved her banter with Collin and their chemistry. However, Chelsea's back and forth struggle of not knowing what she wanted was a little much. Lastly, I felt there was a missed opportunity in not exploring Chelsea's Jewish upbringing/background since there was a strong theme of Irish community and culture in this book, and it seemed like Chelsea was longing for a place to belong that was her own.

Ugh, I wanted to enjoy this so badly but I just don't think it was for me. I couldn't connect to Chelsea AT ALL - I found her to be quite annoying actually.. I'm sorry to say it!! I did like that she did have some character development and found herself once she was in Ireland, but getting there was a struggle. I also liked Collin, he was why I stuck around; I loved his energy and full of life he was. Def golden retriever vibes.

When she faces the possibility of losing her job at a B&B in Boston Chelsea takes a job at the sister B&B in Galway Ireland and of course adventure and finding herself happen.

3.5 🌟

Thank you netgalley for this arc!

A fun rom-com about a woman looking for a change and finding it by completely leaving her comfort zone (Boston) and moving to Ireland. As with many rom-com style books I quite enjoyed this, but found the main character a little exasperating. I would continually roll my eyes at things she would say and do (but that is often how I find myself reacting to MC in these types of stories). Despite that I found myself enjoying the story and would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this arc.

As an Irish girl, I enjoyed the descriptions of a beautiful place that I got to visit as a child. I loved the culture, the food- all of it!

This was a quick read. I didn’t have too much of a connection with the characters or the plot, but overall thought it was cute.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me an opportunity to read this book. I love books that take me on a journey not only through young romance, but also through the beautiful landscapes of the Irish countryside. It had moments of laughter, happiness, romance, and whisked me away.

What a sweet story about figuring out who you really are and where you’re meant to be.

Chelsea has everything she thinks she wants in Boston, her family, best friend and a job she’s been at for a while. When she suddenly loses her job and her apartment, an opportunity to spend time working in Ireland arises. It’s there that Chelsea meets people that bring out the best in her, including Collin, an extroverted tour guide. Collin is hell bent on showing Chelsea all he can about Ireland and ultimately helps her figure out who she really is and what she values.

Chelsea is let go from her job, but gets an opportunity for the summer in Ireland. She doesn't want to go, but eventually she gives in. Working in a hostel is a new experience and then she meets Collin and he turns her world upside down. What a wonderful story, it went by too fast!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC

If you are looking for a light, Hallmark-feel and easy to read story, this book is for you! I personally like a bit more substance in my contemporary romance reads which is why I gave the book 2 stars.

I did enjoy the setting (Ireland and the Wanderer) as well as the staff at the hostel, and I wish the side characters would have been more developed and present as the story unfolded. They felt a bit one-dimensional, but had a very wholesome vibe. Everyone embraced Chelsea even though she had a bad attitude from the beginning. I didn't really understand why she decided to go to Ireland if she was going to do her best not to enjoy it. I feel like her decision making process could have been fleshed out a bit more.

Once Collin (our mmc) starts showing Ireland to Chelsea and tries to get her to stay, there is an overabundance of dialogue that gets very repetitive. I wish there had been more showing and interesting events happening. I have to say that the romance was cute and I did like Collin as a character.

If you're in the mood for a very light fluffy romance, and want to learn more about Ireland's landmarks, I would recommend An Irish Summer.

A cute lighthearted summer read that will make you want to travel to Ireland! It did take me a little bit to get into the book and there were a few quirks with the FMC that bothered me but overall I really enjoyed this.