I really tried to like this book but it took me so long to read it and at some point I just wanted to stop. I felt the premise wasn’t something that would really happen in real life. Why would you go and stay in the house of someone you just met? Did the FMC had her passport in the hospital and that’s why she could go directly to the airport? I didn’t like the numerous movie/book/painting references. I don’t think a guy would be referencing Titanic, to give an example.

What I love: the extend content about Eyre health issues; how endometriosis and Crohn’s disease affected her body.

It was a cute premise but it really didn’t work for me. The characters were so rich that they could had been worked differently, specially Mak and Darby. I would had love to see more of that and less of the super fast falling in love theme.

Thank you Netgalley and Babbling Brooke Books for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion.

This was such a good read, I fell in love with the authors writing, the plot and the two main characters. I would definitely recommend reading it, I’m excited to read more of the work by Brooke Gilbert :)

A great read, I loved the setting of this book as well as the main characters . Looking forward to more from this author.

This book jumped right into the story, which was nice. Then a very detailed few days followed and then the entire book took place only in the span of a few days. I have never read a book with so many thoughts and little daily details on every page. At first I loved it, but it did feel a bit repetitive as the pages went on. Many of the same thoughts were shared by both characters, which is true to real life, but I found myself skimming parts. Both characters battled illness in some way, which was dealt with very realistically, and while not always romantic or neat, I did like reading a book with such real down-to-earth issues. The end was wonderful and I loved how it all fell together. All the characters in the story were well written and endearing—exactly the type you’d want to meet on your own journey to Ireland.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I received a free copy of, The Irish Fall: A Sweet Romance Novel, by Brooke Gilbert, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Eyre (love her name) decides she needs a change and decides to go somewhere, she ends up in Ireland, where she meets Darby. This is a sweet novel, I rather liked Eyre and Darby, I love Ireland and its people and culture. A nice read.

I was excited to read The Irish Fall - what’s better than reading an escape to the Irish countryside in a romance?!

There were a lot of things I liked about this story - honest chronic illness (esophageal Crohn’s and endometriosis) and mental health (tw: suicidal thoughts, panic attacks) representation that isn’t sugar coated, steamy romantic kisses, heartfelt caretaking scenes, and the MMC who is so gone for her. I also appreciated the inclusion of faith into the story - how both main characters struggled with belief given their life circumstances. However, what would have been a 4-star story I had to dock down to 3 because it was about 100 pages too long, trying to do a lot in the story but also including chapters that lagged. I kept thinking I was further in the book than I actually was, which impacted my feelings of the story overall.

With that said, the side characters were super fun (we love meddling elders!) and I do think this would be very cathartic to read if you are looking for chronic illness representation in your romance. Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the advanced review copy.

This is my first book from Brooke Gilbert and thank you net galley for this arc
i really liked this book at parts i loved that it was in ireland it felt to lovey for me i know its a romance book and i knew that was the main plot but it just felt cringy to me at times
i love gilberts writing and it was really easy to understand and get into the story just felt a little to YA for me but i def will be reading more from gilbert

The Irish Fall by Brooke Gilbert is a captivating tale that beautifully explores Irish heritage and love across generations. The vivid descriptions, well-developed characters, and seamless blending of past and present make it a heartwarming and engaging read. While some parts may feel predictable, the overall experience of being transported to the enchanting Irish countryside makes this book a delightful choice for readers who enjoy romance and historical elements intertwined in a charming narrative. 4 stars!

This was a sweet rom com that had amazing representation! It was a lot of fun seeing Ireland through Darby and Eyre’s eyes, and it makes me want to visit there.

Here’s what else to expect from this book:
-Dual POV
-Sweet side characters
-FMC has esophageal Crohn’s and endometriosis
-MMC has anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD
-Insta love romance
-faith-based conversations
-no 3rd act breakup!
-no steam; kissing only

If you’re looking for an escapist read, this would be a great one to add to your tbr. Thank you to the author for sending me a complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review!

DNF 8 %

For some reason, this book just did not work for me. The writing was actually really good and pleasant to read but I just never got into the book enough to keep on reading.

This is the second book I’ve read by Brooke Gilbert and I enjoyed it as much as the first. I like that she integrates both mental and physical complex ailments that might not be highlighted in a romance book. As someone who has suffered from rare conditions I appreciated that she has found a voice in her stories for those of us who can relate to living with daily symptoms that can make life hard to navigate at times. She is giving a voice to many to know it’s ok to talk about the not so fun part of life sometimes. That being said this is a beautiful romance that blossoms between two people who needed each other even when they did not realize it at first. I really enjoyed the 4 main characters storylines , the humour interjected , the breaking down of walls for all and finding love for all 4 in the end. Best of all I loved the setting for the book in Ireland 😊

I voluntarily received a free copy from NetGalley and all options are my own.

I would recommend this book to others.

I thought this book would be right in my wheelhouse- from the chronic illness/mental health representation to the vacation romance. But it just didn't quite live up to my expectations. Darby and Eyre are meant to reference Jane Austen and I felt like the book was very Leap Year-esk. Though I enjoy those movies, I felt like this was an off-brand of it trying to live up to the original. I thought the book would be more steamy and I wasn't expecting the faith aspect of it. Overall, the book felt sad and textbook-like when it talked about Eyre's illnesses and I thought it would be a happier feeling as the book continued, but I never got that. There are some plusses: I enjoyed the character development, location, and tropes (representation & vacation romance all the way!). I honestly think I expected something different and that's what led to this review. Nonetheless, I know there are others out there who would love this book and I'm excited for them to read it and enjoy it.

Who wants a treap to Ireland? This book is absolutely that, a journey through magical places in Ireland with two characters broken inside but when they meet they find the means to start healing
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Darby , a local tour guide in Doolin, finds Eyre on the Cliffs of Moher and seeing the pain in her eyes and the sadness he can’t leave her alone, within seconds adds her to his group of older clients and for someone who hasn’t smiled for a long time it becomes his hobby to try to make her smile
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My last read was an emotional journey through one of the most beautiful places in Ireland, with themes of pain and chronic illness, infertility and panic attacks in a beautiful story where a grumpy and lonely local guide becomes his heroine’s sunshine and they find a second chance to find love
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The wounds of the past and the pain for all the things that could not be is an enormous burden and as Eyre tries to reconcile her new realities with her health and chronic illnesses that limit her life, she discovers in Darby those fresh scars and pain so great as hers
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Darby plans to show Eyre the beauty of his town and land during her stay without counting on the feelings that take over him the need to see her smiling and safe, but Eyre has a life in Tennessee to go back to
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There are many elements between Eyre and Darby that unite them, an inexplicable connection that makes them in tune and balanced. As Darby tries to care for and help Eyre, his life becomes mixed up and when the pain from the past creeps in Eyre is there for him, helping him deal with his PTSD attacks, and uniting the pieces of his found family
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This is a beautiful book, a love story between a grump and a sunshine with wounds and pain , from such a vulnerable place with a lot of love and care in a beautiful place with a dreamy Irish town and characters that capture your attention from the moment they appear
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confession, I opened the book on my phone too just to see the beautiful color edition with the photos, lists of movies, songs, it is a book to stay for a long time and revisit it every time you need a dose of hope and comfort and will definitely leave you wanting to pack your bags and see that Doolin with your own eyes
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Thanks to Brooke Gilbert for give me a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion

This was such a sweet, charming story. I love the chronic illness representation (as someone who also has a chronic illness). I think it can be difficult to read about mental/chronic health sometimes because it can come across and preachy, but I think the author does a great job of balancing out being informative and keeping an engaging story.
I really loved Darbe and how gentle and caring he is, especially since you get the idea that this is not his normal behavior. Always a sucker for a grumpy dude who melts for his lady.
Thank you @enchantingbrookevoiceover for allowing me to read your latest work. It was very special

Thank you NetGalley and Brooke Gilbert for a ARC of this book.
A cute romance set in Ireland. It was a bit too long. Could have been shorter in my opinion and did repeat a lot. Almost DNFed it a few times.

This has a nice plot but was definitely not for me! Insta love is not my favorite trope and this case was not an exception. the writing was wonderful. The story overall was so very long and repetitive in a lot of places. I personally liked Eyre way more than Darby. Also, the relationship felt like it had a lot more work to be done. The representation was nice.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.

As someone with endometriosis, I was very much looking forward to this book and the author did not disappoint! The book follows Eyre, who has chronic illnesses and Darby who harbours a secret of his own. I loved reading about the beautiful scenery of Ireland whilst delving into these two characters. Not only did the book feature these two’s love story, but another relationship blossomed!
It was so refreshing to read about chronic illness and mental health, which is something that I have read little to nothing about from healthcare professions. To read it in a book, especially a romance book was comforting - if that makes sense!

Thank you to NetGallery for an ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Babbling Brooke Books for the ARC.

Initially, I thought this would be a three star read. Then I go to chapter 30 and my view shifted to a four star because it beautifully weaves trauma and grief into faith. The author Brooke Gilbert writes well which is a must for me.

Our main character, Eyre, has autoimmune disease(s) and endometriosis. Although it's never overtly stated her romantic interest Darby has PTSD. Both and Eyre and Darby are insecure and repressed around their issues and try to keep them to themselves.. For both they are the source or related to the source of their insecurities. Additionally, a secondary character has dyslexia. Love happens for our primary and secondary characters and the story is believable and beautiful.

Personally, I read fiction to escape and am not fond of any label. I have autoimmune problems myself and I don't want to read about it. in my fiction. But I knew it was playing into this book before I requested it. And it is worth the read.. The other thing I was not fond of were the copious movie references. It seemed they were too frequent and just irritated me. Sure a couple of references perfectly placed is wonderful, but this was too much of a good thing.

What I enjoyed was how said issues served as the point of opening for the main characters and was used to highlight the reality that when someone really cares for you, those things don't matter. And I was really moved at how it explored the impact of illness , trauma and grief on one's faith. The love story is beautiful because these characters start off pretty quickly knowing each other's issues. and accepting each other as they are.

I do recommend this for a read.

4⭐️ | 1 🌶️

I simply adored Brooke’s previous book- The Paris Soulmate, so obviously I had to read this one too; and she was kind enough to send me the ARC ♥️

Firstly, I loved the sight references she gave coz they really helped set the vibe for the book! The little author’s letter with TWs was great and I think more authors need to do that.

The characters are perfectly developed and beautifully brought to life in this story. Eyre is just amazing! She’s witty, compassionate and so so brave and deserves her HEA. I absolutely adored Darby! He’s a grumpy cinnamon roll who truly cares for Eyre which is so sweet. It was so heart warming to see how they were both there for each other during the difficult times.

Overall it’s a really cozy read that’s bound to sweep you off your feet! This story is quite an emotional whirlwind filled with many LOLs and Sobs.

Thank you to the author for the eARC of The Irish Fall! When I saw the synopsis I knew I wanted to read it - between the setting and the chronic illness rep. The book is mainly set in Doolin, Ireland, where the Cliffs of Moher are. I’ve actually been there and was able to picture the scene base on my own memories, but I liked how Gilbert included photos of the relevant settings in the book as well. I’ve also experienced chronic illness myself, though far from the level that Eyre does. I thought it was great to have that representation.

The romance between Darby and Eyre was sweet, but a little sappy for my taste and too insta-love which I don’t really connect to. The discussions of faith were more prevalent than I expected and not my personal preference. I also felt like a lot of the descriptions of their feelings was redundant and using different words rather than actually saying anything new or different. I also wish we had seen more growth from Darby by the end. He continually has to be pushed by Mak (or Eyre) to make any showings of his love to Eyre and still seems to try to hide his love for her at the end.

Overall I enjoyed the book, particularly for the setting, and would recommend if you’re okay with the content warnings presented at the beginning of the book and are interested in the faith aspects.