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Once Upon an Irish Summer
by Lisa T. Bergren
If you can’t get to the Emerald Isle in person, a book is the next best thing—specifically, Once Upon an Irish Summer. Add in some historical research (on location, of course), a little bit of mystery, and a handsome Irish farmer and you’ve got the ideal getaway! And that’s what this read was. A lovely getaway for a few hours as I visited with Fiona, Rory, and his grandda and got tangled in their mishaps, successes, and the romance that gently unfolded.
Fiona Burke was a winsome heroine with a spritely combination of intelligence and enthusiasm that only occasionally led her astray. Rory was her more reserved complement, a man bearing wounds both physical and emotional, and I enjoyed watching Fiona draw him out of himself as they got to know one another. Rory’s grandda was a great addition to the cast, too, and Bergren did an excellent job of conveying their lilting brogue without making it too distracting for the reader.
TV host Kiernan Kelly added an interesting element to the story, and although there were times I thought I knew what would happen next, my suspicions fell through as often as not. That not only increased my engagement in the story but kept me guessing a little at how certain elements would play out.
In short, if you’re in the mood for a romantic getaway to Ireland, Once Upon an Irish Summer is your ticket!
I received a copy of this novel from the author. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
Fiona Burke was a winsome heroine with a spritely combination of intelligence and enthusiasm that only occasionally led her astray. Rory was her more reserved complement, a man bearing wounds both physical and emotional, and I enjoyed watching Fiona draw him out of himself as they got to know one another. Rory’s grandda was a great addition to the cast, too, and Bergren did an excellent job of conveying their lilting brogue without making it too distracting for the reader.
TV host Kiernan Kelly added an interesting element to the story, and although there were times I thought I knew what would happen next, my suspicions fell through as often as not. That not only increased my engagement in the story but kept me guessing a little at how certain elements would play out.
In short, if you’re in the mood for a romantic getaway to Ireland, Once Upon an Irish Summer is your ticket!
I received a copy of this novel from the author. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.