This is a touching story about a woman who is still grieving being left at the alter 3 years before. She had been a very successful event planner, but her inability to get on with her life had her planning only children's parties. Her girlfriend pushes her into a trip to revisit her beloved grandmother's roots, using her inheritance to spend a month in England and Ireland.

She finds a delightful cottage to rent for a month. However, when she gets there, she is dismayed to find that she has rented a musty, dirty and freezing structure. Her contact is the handyman, a gorgeous Irishman, named Ryan and the owner of the cottage is a very attractive "lord of the manor," Charles. She spends the night in the manor house and is invited to stay there until the cottage undergoes several days of cleaning and refurbishment.

The manor house is mainly closed off to save money, but when Cassie gets a tour, she discovers a marvelous venue for all sorts of activities - weddings, retreats, seminars, etc. Charles's mother and daughter live there, along with some help. Charles has been meeting with investors, but he didn't make an impressive pitch. With Cassie's help, and a lot of help from the townspeople, the manor house is transformed.

This is a wonderful story about Cassie falling in love with her roots, and developing feelings for both of the men who live there. Perfect story for the holiday season, or at any time of the year.

This was a wonderful Christmas story, staring a great cast of characters and a community pulling together. A trip to Ireland to find lost relatives and a lovely conclusion to round it all off.

This was a fun and feel-good Christmas story! After being left at the altar, Cassie finds herself in a bit of a slump. She decides to use the money her Nana Nora left her to spend a month in the English countryside in hopes of finding herself again. She finds a whole cast of characters and two very charming men. I loved the characters and setting of this story. It made me wish I could stay in Whimsy Cottage and meet all of the townspeople. I loved that Cassie found herself again. I read a combination of the Kindle and audiobook version. I loved the accents in the audiobook version. It added so much to the experience.

I highly recommend adding this to your Holiday TBR!

Really enjoyed this book! Nice story, good escapism, and good setting.
I felt that I was in the manor, in Ireland, and I could almost smell the bakery.
A great Christmas read, easy to read & heartwarming.
I wasn't sure how it would end...almost gave me Bridget Jones vibes, but I did like the ending and I had a happy tear.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A Very Irish Christmas is an easy to read, cute, romantic story about a girl who leaves New York City to find herself. She finds her mojo again but not only that, she finds love and is reminded that people should always have second chances in life. The story is full of beautiful descriptions of people, places, sceneries, feelings, moods that it enables the reader to see all of them in their mind, as it's so well written.
I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.

A Very Irish Christmas by Debbie Johnson is a lovely, sweet story. I was surprised at what a delightful romantic triangle it was. New York-born Cassie O'Hara is stuck in her life with doubts, confidence and being willing to date after a terrible experience becoming depression and bordering on unhealthy. You have to read it to believe it. Going to England in to stay a very Irish community over the holidays is a step forward for her.

Everything that happens to her there serves to empower her. It is here that there is a blooming of this character, not to who she had been three years ago but to being so much more. An eccentric host of characters and a picturesque setting, I found it an absorbing read. Perhaps you will easily decide who Cassie will fall in love with but both men won my heart, so not an easy decision. Funny, serious, and everything in between. The epilogue was the perfect conclusion.

Another well-written cozy story by Kohnson. She is an autobuy author for me. Christmas, traditions, family turmoil romance and the spirit of the holidays. Not to be missed.

Loved this book, warmhearted easy reading with great characters so that you get drawn in from the first pages. Great setting and true Irish village life that makes you want to go and live there. Perfect for curling up in front of a fire with

Festive Romcom..
Warm hearted, cosy festive romcom as the reader takes a journey with Cassie O’Hara who, may ultimately, find the perfect magical Christmastime. A frothy plot is populated with an array of well drawn, eclectic characters, engaging backdrops and laced with a gentle humour. Enjoyable festive escapism.

Ah I loved this book, it made me smile on so many occasions! This is a gorgeous hesrtwarming tale that I will definitely be giving 5 stars - adored it.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

Our heroine, Cassie, was jilted at the altar...which has led her on a downward spiral in confidence and simply not living life to the fullest. Her best friend, June, convinces Cassie to skip the holiday drama with her mom and sister by using money left to her by her beloved Nana Nora to have an adventure! I really enjoyed the English countryside with an Irish flare setting (book me a flight!) This is a book about rediscovering yourself and taking chances. It also has romance with a love triangle which I usually am not a fan. However, both men were worthy contenders, and I would have been okay with either one being the "winner." There is a nice sense of community and support and a lovely happily ever after...

3.5 stars

A charming festive read with some great characters. Have to say that the sassy teenager and Nanna Nora (even though we don't meet her) were my favourite - I love a rebel!
We see a reawakening of both place and people and the sense of community shown within the book was a love story all of its own that celebrates humankind at its best.
It is humorous but also heart-warming, just what a good Christmas read needs to be!

Beautifully written and amazing story I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Takes place in New York and we meet Cassie O'Hara and she is having a melt down in the middle of Macy's Department store. When she gets home she puts on her favorite PJ's and puts her wedding video on. It starts out so beautiful and so perfect. Her dress is amazing and the wedding was the perfect dream wedding she had always dreamt of. After all she should know she was an event planner for everyone else so why not for herself! That is right up until she gets to the altar. Ted, her fiance whispers to her that he just can't do this, and needs to break things off with her.. Cassie has been stuck right her for the last few years in her life not able to move on. Even though Ted has moved on and married. Even in her job she has slipped backward instead of moving forward. She use to be at the top of her game and now she is back planning birthday parties for children.
On this particular evening her best friend June comes over to help her through all of her anxiety. Cassie had recently lost her Nanna Nora who was originally from Ireland. She had left a little bit of money to Cassie and Suzie Cassie s sister was left her Nana's cat collection. Only because Suzie was allergic to cats. Her children were left some money for their college. Everyone else received odds and ends. Anyway, June tried really hard to talk Cassie into going to Ireland or England for Christmas time as she knew how much of a change in atmosphere might just help.

Whimsy Cottage is in England and Cassie books it for an entire month. She will be there for Christmas and beyond.

This book is so fun and so funny. Right from the start it is laugh out loud but then life happens and it stops you in your tracks and makes your heart hurt. I love this book!

Highly recommend! True romance

Happy Reading!!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
This was cozy, festive, cute, and got my Wanderlust going! I really liked our FMC and loved watching her find herself again throughout the novel. I am not usually a fan of a love triangle, especially when I like both of the suitors. Even with that trope, I still really enjoyed this story and I am ready to plan a trip to the English countryside!

I received a free copy of, A Very Irish Christmas, by Debbie Johnson, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a perfect feel-good story. A jilted woman, Cassie rediscovers love and happiness in a whirwind Irish getaway where nothing goes to plan

A new author for me and I enjoyed this story of an American woman who traveled to England on hopes of learning about her Nana's early life. You'll laugh and cry along with her as she finds herself friends with 2 very different men. She overcomes the pain and frustration of being left at the alter and finds herself again, along with a new love.

Although I received a free ARC ebook from Net Galley and the publisher, all thoughts are my own.

I must admit that I struggled to engage with this festive read. It feels a bit premature for me to dive into such a cheerful story, and I'm not quite in the right mindset for it. That said, I can see how this book would resonate with readers who are ready to embrace the holiday spirit and appreciate this genre.

My experience with the book was limited, as I only managed to get through the first 100 pages. I want to emphasise that my review should not be taken as a definitive judgment of the book as a whole. It’s likely that my current state of mind is more the issue here rather than any shortcomings in the author’s writing or the storyline itself.

For those who love festive tales and are eager to celebrate the season, this book might just be a perfect fit.

Cassie is escaping her life and the holidays with her family in New York. She has been in her heartbroken state for a couple years and has affected her live and her job as an event planner. At the urging of her best friend, she uses the money her Irish grandmother left her and goes to a small English village in the Cotswolds known as "Little Ireland"

Cassie soon finds herself involved in the village life and feeling happy again for the first time in a long time. She also meets two very different men and has feelings for both. It has dogs, Christmas, Santas and lots of Irish charm!

This is a very cute rom com with a lot of heartwarming Christmas spirit.

This is a quick read that will put you in the holiday spirit and leave you with a smile.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the chance to read this ARC.

I love a Debbie Johnson read, feel good cosy and easy reads. I also love her Christmas books, they really get you into the spirit of Christmas and this one did not disappoint.

This isn’t what I expected. The tone feels Gothic to me—the quirkiness has sinister overtones. The book doesn’t strike me as humorous at all—it’s dark and a little depressing. DNF.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.