Contemporary Romance
The Irish Goodbye
Starred review
“Compulsively readable . . . The magical atmosphere of Inishmore and its residents will captivate readers.”
Cordelia James was once at the top of her game—a renowned street photographer with a massive social media following, gallery showings in Chelsea, and a lucrative book deal. But after the sudden death of her father, Cordelia can barely force herself to leave her apartment. That is, until she sees an ad for a summer gig at a cozy cottage on Ireland’s picturesque Inishmore island. Cordelia is on a plane before she can talk herself out of it.
The moment she steps off the boat, she crashes—literally—into Niall O’Connor, a grumpy local who’s just returned home to Inishmore from Dublin. Niall is nursing a broken heart and trying to patch up a broken life, and he has no time for posh American tourists. The more Cordelia’s and Niall’s paths cross, the more they make each other’s lives hell. But as with all rivalries, their hatred is about to reach a tipping point—and it’s going to heat up their cool coastal nights.
Featuring a lovable band of quirky supporting characters, The Irish Goodbye is a steamy, emotionally gripping tale of love, passion, art, food, and finding where you belong.
Compulsively readable . . . The magical atmosphere of Inishmore and its residents will captivate readers.
Checks all the boxes for a steamy Irish summer holiday escape.
Rich, warm, & deeply romantic.
A charming and fun read that will have you pining for a summer on a misty Irish island.
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The Irish Goodbye has found homes around the world — under a few different titles.
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