There was a surprise theme of unwed mothers and forced adoption in Ireland's past interwoven in the story. Overall this was a great read that had me smiling like an idiot and wanting to up and move to this little village where everyone had each others backs. This wonderful festive story will definitely pull at your heartstrings… I not only wanted to hang the Christmas lights, but I am ready to decorate the Christmas tree.

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But, before Ava can build up the courage to talk to her twin, terrible tidings about Shane hit The Shamrock Inn like a winter storm. The conversations around the dinner table had me reminiscing about our family dinners when I was young.The narration was wonderful and helped to bring the characters and their individuality to life and enhanced a wonderfully written happily ever after Christmas romance. I would definitely recommend this book to those who love a sweet Christmas romance with a great location - definitely a Hallmark movie waiting to be made! But planning a future with Shane would mean telling Grace she’ll be moving back to the village for good.

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I loved the Irish-isms, the jargon, the banter, just every thing, I think I'm a sucker for Irish settings now. Vernal’s humor pops through at just the right moments, especially in times of high drama, keeping things generally light and festive as romance slowly blossoms in the background. But when she finally sees blue-eyed Lachlan again, Imogen has to face up to the truth about the secret summer romance they shared.

Shannon seems to embarrass herself every time they cross paths (tucking her dress into her panties is embarrassing), so she's determined to avoid James. There is a lot of humor in the initial couple of meet ups and Shannon doesn't know how she can face him, especially as he is staying at the Inn.

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Shannon is getting over her breakup with the love of her life, and goes back to her big Irish home and family. As Imogen arrives back into Emerald Bay from her city life in Dublin, she sees the stark difference between the two parts of her life. I gave it 5 stars because I picked it up for an international Christmas escape and that’s exactly what it delivered. With everyone but Grace rushing to the harbour, will Ava’s hopes for a future with both Shane and her sister in it be dashed? Shannon the MC is an absolutely likeable and loveable woman and James the new man to the village is magnetic and dreamy.There were so many funny moments that I am sure my son got sick of me saying: "hey, listen to this bit", over and over again :) The characters in this book were just so likeable and relatable, even the grumpy ones! Their second meeting is equally disastrous when she gives James the tour – without realising her skirt is tucked into her knickers! Within seconds it’s clear he’s still a cheeky charmer, even if he’s transformed into a gorgeous guy who unexpectedly sets her pulse racing. It was wholesome, funny and a lovely book and I liked that the story's emphasis was more on reuniting and reconnecting with family and familial roots with a bit of romance added to complete the holiday season spirit of finding new love and new beginnings. I really loved and adored this book, and it really cheered me up, as it is uplifting and full of humour.