I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version through my local library.
This was honestly a very cute and wholesome novel. There is some cussing in it, but not much. The characters are all great, and I loved how the author did not make it woke and put things in there.
I was very disappointed in her choice at the end...I was just kind of like, why? I was hoping she would have picked the other guy. I won't do spoilers. But I am glad I am not the only one to think that, lol. I feel like by her picked, I was so confused why she decided that way when clearly the author was going the other way. But if you are looking for a great gast read Christmas story, you will like this novel!

Certainly a cute holiday rom-com that will make you smile. I loved that Cassie was willing to take a chance and return to her nana’s roots. From the moment Cassie arrived until the end, I found myself laughing and cheering her on. Charles and Ryan are both great characters and they both bring out important qualities Cassie has had buried or hidden for too long. I don’t normally enjoy the stress and drama of love triangles, but I did not feel that angst with this story at all. The only thing that was a bit distracting as an American reader, all of Cassie’s expressions and thoughts were in a dialect that is not American. It was consistent with the people she was surrounded by, but not as an American. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story, and my heart melted at the end. There is some language, but the story is clean and sweet.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. A lovely Christmas story about Cassie who comes to spend a month in the Cotswolds from New York. She has been living a sad life until her friends persuades her to spend her inheritance on a break away from her family. She arrives in a snowstorm at a dismal cottage that she had pre-booked but us clearly not ready for guests. After a bad start things can only go one way.
A very heart warming story in what sounds like a nice place to live. I recommend this book yo those who enjoy romantic stories.

By the very popular author Debbie Johnson, this is her latest Christmas book set during the lead up to Christmas. Cassie has just been jilted and totally let down by her fiance and to make matters worse her beloved nanna Nora has passed away leaving a huge hole in her life. When her sister June tells her to use her inheritance money and make a visit overseas to England or Ireland where her nanna originated from, she is not really sure what she should do. Eventually she does just that and on arrival finds things are not quite as she thought they might be, the cottage is certainly not as it was advertised and all it does is rain all the time. But she makes the best of it and soon realises that the locals are certainly a friendly bunch, most with an Irish connection which she loves.
The village is just idyllic, lots of charm and characters that you could only normally read about and each family has an Irish connection and very soon she feels like she is also one of the villagers and throws herself into village life. When the big house needs help to generate necessary income to survive, she immediately steps in with suggestions for bringing in much needed money. Just before Christmas she takes the trip she has always dreamed of to visit the place where her beloved Nanna Nora grew up in Cork, Ryan who is the handyman on the estate, shows her important landmarks and the house where he lost his wife and daughter in a house fire. Very soon you realise that there is a new love interest in Cassie's life, will it work though? No spoilers here, but this is a very readable book, not just for Christmas too, it draws you in and you can't help but care about the characters. Set in lovely locations in England and Ireland, a lovely book to snuggle up with. I adored it, a five star read from me.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson.

Debbie Johnson knows how to write the most magical, heartwarming stories, and this Christmas novel may be her best yet! I loved ever word and was sorry for it to end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Johnson and I was immediately intrigued by the title alone. I love a great Christmas book set in Ireland! However, this one isn't actually set in Ireland, but a dreamy little English town like a little Ireland in the English countryside. From the first page, I knew I was going to love this story. I really enjoyed the author's writing style and the voice of the main character. She was so relatable and well-developed. I was rooting for her from the start.

Cassie O'Hara is stuck in a rut after being ditched at the altar. Three years later, she still can't let it go and move on with her life. Then, she loses her Grandmother, who was everything to her. So, her BFF convinces her to get away from her family, who drives her insane, and do something different this Christmas. She decides to use her inheritance to go to the English countryside and have a little adventure. Not only does she find herself while she is there, she finds a connection to a small town that she never imagined she would. And of course, she finds herself in a little love triangle, too! I wish this town was real because I'd want to be on the next flight over. If you are a fan of love, finding yourself, eccentric lovable characters, and of course, Christmas, you will love this story as much as I did. I am looking forward to more books by this author and I'd love to see a sequel with Cassie!

Another charming read from Debbie Johnson. Cassie, a New Yorker with Irish heritage, is struggling to move in from a painful period of her life and ends up decamping to a small English village with an Irish twist for the festive period. The characters and setting are engaging and it makes for a pleasant Christmas read.

I really enjoyed this title a great cozy christmas read. Within the book I did notice a few typos and large gaps but overall a great book and story.

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot or the publisher's blurb...

I've read a few other novels by Debbie Johnson, so looked forward to reading this, and was not disappointed.

This is a cosy, light read with sprinkles of romance - also features some sad issues, but shows how people are able to move forward, which is uplifting.

I loved the settings - New York, England, Ireland - all well described. I loved the wide ranging cast of characters - many eccentric, and the relationships between the various characters were believable too.

I have to admit to being slightly disappointed by Cassie's choice (not giving away the plot!), but I guess the clue is in the book title!

Recommended for lovers of cosy, light romance novels.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Cassie decides to use her inheritance from her Irish grandma to escape a family Christmas. She ends up in a quant Cotswold village but things don’t quite go to plan. Luckily help is at hand from both the distinguished English landowner and an attractive Irish handyman. As with all Debbie Johnson’s books this will keep you hooked until the very last page.

This was such a cute feel-good holiday read, full of tradition and fun! All of the characters of the town were quirky, but not in an over the top way. It feels real and relatable as if I was truly transported into the town....wishing that I truly was! The author's descriptions were wonderful and it was beautiful to see Cassie find herself again and some new love along the way. I loved both MMCs and had a hard time picking between who I was a fan of more. I naturally wish that there was a little bit more heat overall, but for being a closed door romance, was still quite enjoyable.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The book tells the story of Cassie, who, needing a break from life, leaves NYC to reconnect with her roots. After a series of life-changing events, including the recent loss of her beloved Irish Nanna Nora, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Set at Christmastime, the book does a delightful job of capturing the holiday spirit, with its cozy village setting and festive atmosphere. While I expected Cassie to travel to Ireland, she instead finds herself in the Cotswolds—a village improbably filled with Irish people. Despite this odd twist, the story shines as the entire community rallies together to help one of their own, adding warmth and heart. Cassie also meets a cast of charming characters, including two very different men vying for her attention. The writing is fun and lighthearted, though occasionally overly long for my taste.

Cassie and Ted - college sweethearts - are getting married in the beautiful and festive month of December at the age of 34. Cassie is thrilled for her future but the moment she meets Ted at the alter, he utters those terrible words "I don't think I can do this," leaving Cassie at the alter.

Three years later, Cassie hasn't been able to move on and mend her fragile heart. Each year since she was left at the alter, in the once beloved month of December, she watches the wedding video leading up to the terrible moment, sobbing and feeling heartbroken all over again.

Cassie, now 37, is a professional events planner in NYC. At the urging of her well-intentioned family and friends, she realizes she needs a change of scenery. Using the inheritance left by her cherished Irish Nana Nora, she decides to book a 5 week holiday in Ireland to see the country her Nana left behind.

Landing on, and booking, the whimsical cottage of her dreams, Cassie is determined to make new memories in the month of December. Realizing the cozy, online cottage isn't actually in Ireland, she's not deterred and excitedly takes off for England.

Once she arrives, she finds the cottage greatly lacking. Dust covered sheets cover the furniture and a lightbulb bursts when she tries turning it on. To say she is underwhelmed by this Bancroft owned location, would be an understatement. Making her way to a local eatery, she complains about it to a fellow patron. To her shock and surprise, she's talking to Charles Bancroft, who is a real life Viscount, and the owner of the cottage she booked; and just openly complained about!

Much to Cassie's chagrin, Charles shows his disdain to Ryan, the Bancroft Manner handy-man and groundskeeper. Ryan is the local playboy who has a to-die-for Irish accent and an air of mystery that makes Cassie weak in her knees. But Charles is refined, sturdy, and the definition of a gentleman - someone Cassie is sure would never let her down.

Charles insists Cassie stay with him in the Manor while Ryan works day and night to get the cottage habitable. Over time, Charles explains the Bancroft Manor is running low on funds which may result in raising rents on the residents and business owners in the village below the impressive Manor. But Cassie's wheels begin to turn as she sees the possibilities the Manor possesses. She can envision everything from art classes, to corporate conferences, to wellness retreats taking place in the halls of the Bancroft Manner. Enlisting the help of the community, they stage a picture perfect event displaying all of those ideas to promote on social media and surrounding areas with hopes of revitalizing the area, drawing in tourists. The event closes the gap between the Manor and the residents, forging a positive working relationship that benefits everyone.

While all of this is going on, Cassie believes she's finally ready to open her wounded heart to someone and finally allow her heart to heal. But she feels herself pulled between Charles, his sophistication and refinement; his amazing smell, stability and loyalty; and Ryan who is handsome, hardworking, caring, selfless, and mysterious. As she gets to know both men, she knows she must make the right choice and not find herself jilted at the alter for a second time.

Who does Cassie pick? Who helps her put the pieces of heart back together? And will the success she helped cultivate with the Bancroft Manor and the town result in her starting over again in England? Or will she return to New York where both her bad memories and her family and friends live?

Once again, Debbie Johnson provides a fun and engaging read. A Very Irish Christmas is perfect to enjoy during the cooler evenings, bundled up with cozy blankets, and a warm coffee, tea, or cocoa. Once again, my love of Debbie Johnson's seemingly flawed characters, enthralling plot, and impeccable story telling has me wanting to consume her expansive back catalogue of novels while I delight in anticipation for her next one!

I love Debbie Johnson's books and 'A Very Irish Christmas' lived up to expectations. Cassie is the main character and we find her heartbroken in New York on the approach to Christmas. She is inspired to use money left to her by her grandmother and rents a cottage in England and plans to spend Christmas there alone. She doesn't expect to find a cold damp uninhabitable holiday home when she arrives but that what she gets, Luckily the locals are friendly and a few of them are ridiculously attractive and one of them happens to own the stately home and offers to put her up.

Soon Cassie is fitting right into life in the little village is making herself invaluable and is finding it hard to think about going home.

If you love funny romantic comedies and Hallmark movies then this is the book for you. Give it a go, you won't regret it!

I have been looking forward to reading this Christmas book from one of my favourite authors. She writes brilliant romantic comedies in wonderful settings. I just knew that once I started reading this one I wouldn’t want to put it down. It reminded me a little of the Christmas film the Holiday. I particularly liked this book’s cover, so striking in green, linking in with the Irish theme.

The heroine of the story is event planner Cassie O’Hara, who has decided to use the inheritance left to her by her beloved Irish grandmother to leave behind her native New York and spend Christmas in the UK. Searching online, she finds the perfect little cottage in a small English village where she pictures herself relaxing by the fire surrounded by Christmas spirit. The reality is quite different when she opens the door of the cottage to find dust and decay. Turning to find the village pub in the hope of a meal, she is intercepted by a small dog barring her way, but her fortunes improve when she is rescued from the whole situation by not one but two handsome men. The first is Irish handyman Ryan and the other is local landowner Charles, who offers her alternative accommodation in the local manor house that has been his family’s home for generations. While Ryan fixes up Cassie’s holiday cottage, she helps Charles with advice on activities that will bring in some income for his floundering estate. During Cassie’s stay, she also finds out some facts about her own family history. As time passes, she becomes attracted to both Ryan and Charles and they to her, but who will she choose or will she in fact return to New York?

What a marvellous Christmassy romance this was, filled with humorous situations and characters in an unusual setting. I loved the idea of the quaint English village that is so very Irish, filled as it is with families with Irish backgrounds. Cassie was a great character, so kind and helpful and not at all fazed by anything thrown at her. She has been unlucky in love in the past and then two lovely men are there before her - she certainly had a quandary. I loved the little stray dog who turned up mysteriously all over the place. The story was not all laughs. There were some serious issues dealt with and I was reduced to tears at times. I can thoroughly recommend this heartwarming Christmas book; charming setting, likeable characters and romance - what more could you want?

I've read a few of this author's books and have loved them all. This one though, for me, didn't quite hit the high note that I expected. We meet Cassie O'Hara - New York born, but with Irish family connections. She decides to use some of her inheritance from her late grandmother to holiday over Christmas in England. She picks a small village unknowingly with lots of Irish roots and finds herself getting close to Charles, an English Aristocrat who owns the cottage she is due to be staying in.

The storyline started off well and I enjoyed Cassie arriving in England and meeting the villagers in the affectionately known village of Little Ireland! I loved meeting Charles and his home and family and thought the relationship building between him and Cassie was lovely! However, as the storyline moved on, I found myself losing interest, especially when Cassie heads over to Ireland. To be honest, it already felt that Cassie was in Ireland, because the village she was staying in had so many Irish connections, so it felt a bit strange when she did actually go to Ireland! I found this part of the story a little unnecessary if I'm being completely honest, and I would have much preferred for the storyline to stay in England and focussed on her time there.

However, I did enjoy the beginning, and I liked the ending. It was obvious where it was heading, but I enjoyed seeing what happened between her and the man of her dreams! It was a cute seasonal read with some likeable characters.

I loved this book. It slowly winds the backstories of Cassie, Charles and Ryan into a sweet story of love, heartbreak, hope and finding joy. I really loved how each person's story interrelated and combined.

Closed door, slow burn, great friendships.

It finishes off with the perfect Christmas project that the whole town gets involved in. Loved it!

Thank you to the author and Netgalley.

3/5

Overall, the story was good. A woman trying to find herself goes on holiday to England. However, she ends up in the Little Ireland of England, which is wonderful considering her grandmother who just passed was Irish.

I just didn't like the love triangle and who Cassie ends up with. I felt let down with the ending. I felt like you were really rooting for one particular man and then she just up and goes completely the opposite.

I enjoyed the book because it was set in Ireland and I really like the main character. It was a very easy to pick up and get into kind of read. I enjoyed the back and forth between the characters and the seeming in Ireland was just beautifully written.. Yes the ending was obvious but I like how it came to the conclusion. A very enjoyable Christmas read! Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

An interesting romantic, feel good festive tale. Your classic love triangle, I thought this was an interesting trope - and I genuinely couldn’t see which way she was going to go and who she would pick. I enjoyed that the story wasn’t just about her finding romance, she also worked on finding herself. A great array of characters to provide some really lighthearted and fun craic!