Publication date UK format 14/10/22 book 303 pages
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Synopsis
Welcome to the little Irish village where Christmas celebrations are in full swing! Twinkling lights, cosy fires and big mugs of hot chocolate are in abundance as Shannon Kelly returns home to the Shamrock Inn. Will this be the year she finds the man of her dreams or is she destined to be forever unlucky in love? Thirty-four-year-old Shannon is heartbroken following an unexpected break up. Seasonal joy is the last thing on her mind, as she wonders if she’ll ever find the kind of long-lasting love she’s always dreamed of. Even the comforting distractions of her big Irish family can’t cheer her up. Then things get even worse when Shannon slips over on the ice and finds herself red-faced in the arms of a gorgeous American man… Despite the embarrassing encounter, Shannon can’t help wondering who the handsome stranger is. She soon finds out when James Cabot takes a room at the Shamrock Inn. Their second meeting is equally disastrous when she gives James the tour – without realising her skirt is tucked into her knickers! Shannon isn’t sure how she’s going to survive living under the same roof when she has such a talent for making a complete eejit of herself, and resolves to avoid their new guest at all costs. But when Shannon discovers James is in Ireland because he’s claiming to be the long-lost grandson of her elderly neighbour, Maeve Doolin, she is immediately suspicious. Shannon has known kind Maeve since she was a little girl and feels protective of her, so she’s determined to find out the truth. Even if it means spending more time with James… The two of them end up getting closer than she’d bargained for when they take a tour of Emerald Bay and end up snowed in together. But just as James begins to make Shannon’s heart melt with his cheeky grin and awful carol singing, a shocking secret threatens to shatter the growing romance between them. Can Shannon trust James? And will she get the happily-ever-after she’s been hoping for this Christmas?
My Review
This was a great Christmas story. I read this book in one morning. I was totally drawn in my the wonderfully inviting and beautiful cover. I actually did a book cover wars and this one won. The story was lovely. It was so full of culture that was family orientated with their little dramas. This book was like a nice warm Christmas hug. Who doesn't love a Christmas story set in a small village it's a perfect book formular right? Especially when it has a great sense of family and community spirit. The characters were quirky and lovable and realistic which is always a plus. I loved how this book told me on a wonderful journey. And how it's simple why things go wrong got back to your family home Especially if it's a larger one. This book definitely went through the highs and lows of life and was heartwarming. It was a real page turning novel that you can easily get lost on. It had a wonderful medium pace that felt very fitting for the story. The author did a brilliant job at creating such a wonderful sense of atmosphere. I loved who there was a great mix of characters in the village it made it fun to read. I even loved the grumpy ones. I loved the whitty humour in this book. I got some funny looks while shopping chuckling while I listened to this book using text to speech. I definitely recommend reading this story if you love your Christmas books packed full of wonderful family and friends. I definitely can't wait for the next instalment of this story as they left this book on a bit of a cliff hanger.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such an enjoyable story. I will be looking out for more books by this wonderful author.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K UNLIMITED OR $0.99, AUDIBLE, PB $10.99
Waterstones pb £8.99
https://www.waterstones.com/book/christmas-in-the-little-irish-village/michelle-vernal/9781803148458
B&N PB $10.99
Amazon UK K UNLIMITED OR £0.99, AUDIBLE, PB £8.99
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