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ldooten's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was good read. The writing flowed well, and I thought Jack and Grace had good chemistry. There isn't a lot of drama in this story, except for Grace's aversion to marriage. It felt a little forced to me, because she was a grown woman when her parents divorced. Grace's grandma was a hoot! She said exactly what she thought, and didn't care what anyone thought. I didn't read the first book in this series, but I didn't feel lost at all. I would definitely like to find out how Sean's story goes!
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
read_on_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book so much. It was a quick but sweet read and I loved Jack he had me from the beginning. Jack has to get married due to a clause in his father's will so he will be able to keep his father's company. Grace and Janey Pawsten was such awesome characters and I was with Grace if a man loves your dog that much you can't help but fall in love with him. Grace and Jack's relationship started off rocky but they couldn't stop the amazing chemistry that they had. I highly recommend this read now I want to go back and read Connor's story.
wilko's review against another edition
4.0
Gracie is Sean's best friend, they have known each other forever and she is back after living in the UK due to her parents divorce and losing her job. Just went she thought she would be stuck at Grandmums Jack steps in with a bit of meddling by her Granddad and now she has a job and her and Jane Pawsten have a home of there own but now she has to see Jack all the time. This is a great read with plenty of frustrations at the characters, a few lol moments and a good will they or won't they story that sees both Grace and Jack step back and look at their lives and work through the doubts they have and what they really want.
syndi3's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
This book is.... confusing. Yes it is romance book. I said the topic is marriage of convinience. But then there is no marriage/ that fake relationship. Its not second chance romance either. So i am bit lost with the theme of this book.
I guess because of no particular theme, the story seems to lost/ have no focus. The idea of the romance needs more focus. The writing style is decent. I am sure it can be great once the focus/ theme can be executed.
Overall I still manage to enjoy this book OK.
I guess because of no particular theme, the story seems to lost/ have no focus. The idea of the romance needs more focus. The writing style is decent. I am sure it can be great once the focus/ theme can be executed.
Overall I still manage to enjoy this book OK.
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
This was an engaging read. With a great mix of characters, some of which were more likable than others, especially Jack and Grace. And it was certainly quick, easy, well paced and entertaining. Plus, it had plenty of Irish Charm. Yet, there were moments when I got distracted from it. Thanks to a mix of Irish and English slang terms used. That at times seemed to get a little mixed up and used out of context. But still I enjoyed it and I'll certainly be checking out more from the Murphy Brothers in the future.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
xakyr's review against another edition
2.0
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE PUBLISHER THROUGH NET GALLEY. I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THIS MANNER DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
After the first book in the series failed to wow me, I took a short break and came back to this one instead of reading it right after the first book as I usually would do. Unfortunately, this one was a bit worse than the first one!
While this was billed as a second chance romance, there was no evidence that they had even gotten together in the first place, so I felt that was a bit misleading. It also felt as if it was a carbon copy of book 1, falling for the office assistant. It wasn't really original to me!
I also didn't like the clichéd nature of the board, how it seemed to be a stodgy "good ol' boys" club and that the brothers had to ask permission from their "fathers" and "grandfathers" rather than make any decisions themselves.
I have to admit, there were a few good scenes in the story, and it saved the book from a lower rating for me. However, I don't think I'll read the third book in the series.
After the first book in the series failed to wow me, I took a short break and came back to this one instead of reading it right after the first book as I usually would do. Unfortunately, this one was a bit worse than the first one!
While this was billed as a second chance romance, there was no evidence that they had even gotten together in the first place, so I felt that was a bit misleading. It also felt as if it was a carbon copy of book 1, falling for the office assistant. It wasn't really original to me!
I also didn't like the clichéd nature of the board, how it seemed to be a stodgy "good ol' boys" club and that the brothers had to ask permission from their "fathers" and "grandfathers" rather than make any decisions themselves.
I have to admit, there were a few good scenes in the story, and it saved the book from a lower rating for me. However, I don't think I'll read the third book in the series.
justmevictoria's review against another edition
4.0
We're finally back in Dublin with the Murphy brothers!
Jack Murphy, the eldest Murphy brother, is in search of a new assistant since his last one, Fallon, ended up marrying his brother Connor. On top of finding a new assistant, he really needs to start finding a wife, or he can kiss inheriting his third of the family business goodbye. Then in walks a girl from Jack's past, one he didn't expect to be so drawn to, and one who still sees him as the ass from boarding school. With Grace, the granddaughter of on the of the board members, in need of a job, Jack hires her as his assistant. The more time Jack spends with Grace, the more he's drawn to her. The only thing is, Grace has sworn off marriage, and although drawn to Jack as well, knows she isn't the girl to help get his inheritance.
I've been so excited for the follow-up to Straight Up Irish from the moment I finished the book - I didn't care which brother we'd follow, I just wanted to continue following these swoon-y brothers! Our introduction to Jack in the first book had me excited for his story in this book, so I couldn't not dive in the moment it appeared on my iPad.
Jack was an intriguing character in the first book, from the pieces we got to see of him, so to finally get inside his head was fun, and it really showed that he is a different person when you actually get behind the facade we see in book one. Throw in a married Connor & Fallon, and Grace, and it was great to follow his story in this book.
Grace and Jack's relationship was super cute, and you couldn't help but fall instantly in love with them. On top of that, I really loved Grace's relationships with the rest of the Murphy gang, and I just wish we got to a little more of that throughout the book. There are so many cute moments between Grace and Jack that you'll be left wishing an Irish guy would fall madly in love with you.
Now all that's left is Sean's book next year! He's such a fun character, so I can't wait to see what romance Magan gives him. Plus, I just really want to keep following Connor & Fallon and Jack & Grace - I'm also really hoping for a baby Murphy in book three! BUT, what will I do when we reach the final book, because I don't want to leave these swoon-y brothers behind!
Contemporary fans, if you're looking to get lost in Dublin, this is the book for you! You'll be wishing you had an Irish guy to fall in love with and booking a flight straight to Dublin to find one!
Jack Murphy, the eldest Murphy brother, is in search of a new assistant since his last one, Fallon, ended up marrying his brother Connor. On top of finding a new assistant, he really needs to start finding a wife, or he can kiss inheriting his third of the family business goodbye. Then in walks a girl from Jack's past, one he didn't expect to be so drawn to, and one who still sees him as the ass from boarding school. With Grace, the granddaughter of on the of the board members, in need of a job, Jack hires her as his assistant. The more time Jack spends with Grace, the more he's drawn to her. The only thing is, Grace has sworn off marriage, and although drawn to Jack as well, knows she isn't the girl to help get his inheritance.
I've been so excited for the follow-up to Straight Up Irish from the moment I finished the book - I didn't care which brother we'd follow, I just wanted to continue following these swoon-y brothers! Our introduction to Jack in the first book had me excited for his story in this book, so I couldn't not dive in the moment it appeared on my iPad.
Jack was an intriguing character in the first book, from the pieces we got to see of him, so to finally get inside his head was fun, and it really showed that he is a different person when you actually get behind the facade we see in book one. Throw in a married Connor & Fallon, and Grace, and it was great to follow his story in this book.
Grace and Jack's relationship was super cute, and you couldn't help but fall instantly in love with them. On top of that, I really loved Grace's relationships with the rest of the Murphy gang, and I just wish we got to a little more of that throughout the book. There are so many cute moments between Grace and Jack that you'll be left wishing an Irish guy would fall madly in love with you.
Now all that's left is Sean's book next year! He's such a fun character, so I can't wait to see what romance Magan gives him. Plus, I just really want to keep following Connor & Fallon and Jack & Grace - I'm also really hoping for a baby Murphy in book three! BUT, what will I do when we reach the final book, because I don't want to leave these swoon-y brothers behind!
Contemporary fans, if you're looking to get lost in Dublin, this is the book for you! You'll be wishing you had an Irish guy to fall in love with and booking a flight straight to Dublin to find one!
bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
Two and a half stars.
So, this series is based the premise that in this day and age a father can leave his multi-million euro pub and whisky business to his three sons on the proviso that they must each be married within six months (and stay together for at least six months), otherwise the business will be offered to the highest bidder by the board.
Jack Murphy is the oldest brother, the CEO, he has a bad reputation of being an exacting boss and can't keep an assistant for more than a few weeks, ever since his brother Connor married his best assistant Fallon. As a child he was cocky and obnoxious, especially to his younger brother Sean and Sean's best friend Grace. At a charity ball he meets Grace again, looking somewhat different to the short frizzy -haired girl with glasses he remembers. Things are going well, they flirt and then it all goes horribly wrong and Grace accidentally knocks a full glass of champagne all over him. Words are spoken and both Jack and Grace take offence.
Of course it turns out that Grace, a book editor who has recently been made redundant, is perfect for the job of assistant and despite their initial animosity it seems as though there are major sparks between them. But Jack needs a wife and Grace has vowed never to marry after her parents' acrimonious divorce left her mother heartbroken and destitute (although Grace's grandfather is a millionaire).
I really struggle to get my head around this series. The men are too young to be running a multi-million euro business and the board are all too old and cliched. The big misunderstanding between Grace and Jack I just can't get my head around at all. I don't understand why he was angry/ upset. Overall, everyone felt like a caricature.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
So, this series is based the premise that in this day and age a father can leave his multi-million euro pub and whisky business to his three sons on the proviso that they must each be married within six months (and stay together for at least six months), otherwise the business will be offered to the highest bidder by the board.
Jack Murphy is the oldest brother, the CEO, he has a bad reputation of being an exacting boss and can't keep an assistant for more than a few weeks, ever since his brother Connor married his best assistant Fallon. As a child he was cocky and obnoxious, especially to his younger brother Sean and Sean's best friend Grace. At a charity ball he meets Grace again, looking somewhat different to the short frizzy -haired girl with glasses he remembers. Things are going well, they flirt and then it all goes horribly wrong and Grace accidentally knocks a full glass of champagne all over him. Words are spoken and both Jack and Grace take offence.
Of course it turns out that Grace, a book editor who has recently been made redundant, is perfect for the job of assistant and despite their initial animosity it seems as though there are major sparks between them. But Jack needs a wife and Grace has vowed never to marry after her parents' acrimonious divorce left her mother heartbroken and destitute (although Grace's grandfather is a millionaire).
I really struggle to get my head around this series. The men are too young to be running a multi-million euro business and the board are all too old and cliched. The big misunderstanding between Grace and Jack I just can't get my head around at all. I don't understand why he was angry/ upset. Overall, everyone felt like a caricature.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.