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Kiss Me, I'm Irish
Emily Musgrave is heading a direction she never wanted to go in Regency England--namely a convent to turn her from her waywardness. But it's more loneliness than rebellion that motivates her to escape her certain fate.
Liam Jackson is going nowhere fast in modern-day Tennessee. Playing his Dobro in seedy bars and backward dives along with his fiddling sister, Tinker, is doing nothing for his music career--and even less for the dark places in his soul.
Pixie dust and thieving mischief can not only change time-lines, it can change hearts--because a girl can only get so far without a little magic in her life.
Liam Jackson is going nowhere fast in modern-day Tennessee. Playing his Dobro in seedy bars and backward dives along with his fiddling sister, Tinker, is doing nothing for his music career--and even less for the dark places in his soul.
Pixie dust and thieving mischief can not only change time-lines, it can change hearts--because a girl can only get so far without a little magic in her life.
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First published April 1, 2011
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21 books466 followersBella Street lives in Nashville so of course she writes time travel romance, southern gothic romance, science fiction romance, and faerie romance.
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October 24, 2015
Pssst, come here.... Yeah, you, come here. Have I got a book for you. Do you like contemporary romances? How about time-travel stories? OK, what if I added paranormal, Regency, fairies, humor, starving artists, musician's life and just clean fun to the genres? KISS ME, I'M IRISH is book #1 in the 'Time for Love' series by a relatively unknown author. Bella Street has taken a hodge-podge of story themes and blended them together successfully. And what an enjoyment to read!
It is a fanciful tale of what happens when a cautious guy from the present meets a feisty girl from regency Cornwall. Starting out as a time-travel story our heroine, Emily Musgrave, thwarts convention and plummets into the future: modern-day Tennessee.
Once in awhile, when I read a historical romance, I think of what it would be like to realistically live during that era. What if you had to use a chamber pot? I still remember as a child going on vacation and our family would stop at a rest area with toilets that were holes in the ground. Baddddddd memories. Have you ever thought about not being able to shave your armpits or legs, using tooth powder with a stick instead of a toothbrush and toothpaste, and what if you couldn't wash your hair with modern-day shampoo and conditioner? Things that are rarely, if ever, mentioned in romances from yesteryear. Take it from me, it is mentioned here. Ms. Street added to the spin some snarky humor that had me laughing out loud. Really. I won't be able to think of the words 'Kama Sutra' or 'Kegel exercises' without thinking of Emily. She is naive yet spunky and all for the better.
I love good time-travel stories and enjoy a good Regency romance. But I have yet to read a combination of both endeavors that has succeeded. Until now.
William Jackson, 'Liam', is a struggling musician. Along with his sister, 'Tinker', they have been playing low-life joints for years on their way to THE DREAM: Nashville. Emily interrupts his life and breaks down the wall he has built around himself. Even though we know Emily is from 1813 it takes the majority of the book for Liam to come to terms with her past. And that is a good thing. It should be that way.
Tinker is a hoot and only adds to the richness of the story. I don't want to give away too much more except to tell you that you can't have my book. I am selfish. It is a keeper and I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
It is a fanciful tale of what happens when a cautious guy from the present meets a feisty girl from regency Cornwall. Starting out as a time-travel story our heroine, Emily Musgrave, thwarts convention and plummets into the future: modern-day Tennessee.
Once in awhile, when I read a historical romance, I think of what it would be like to realistically live during that era. What if you had to use a chamber pot? I still remember as a child going on vacation and our family would stop at a rest area with toilets that were holes in the ground. Baddddddd memories. Have you ever thought about not being able to shave your armpits or legs, using tooth powder with a stick instead of a toothbrush and toothpaste, and what if you couldn't wash your hair with modern-day shampoo and conditioner? Things that are rarely, if ever, mentioned in romances from yesteryear. Take it from me, it is mentioned here. Ms. Street added to the spin some snarky humor that had me laughing out loud. Really. I won't be able to think of the words 'Kama Sutra' or 'Kegel exercises' without thinking of Emily. She is naive yet spunky and all for the better.
I love good time-travel stories and enjoy a good Regency romance. But I have yet to read a combination of both endeavors that has succeeded. Until now.
William Jackson, 'Liam', is a struggling musician. Along with his sister, 'Tinker', they have been playing low-life joints for years on their way to THE DREAM: Nashville. Emily interrupts his life and breaks down the wall he has built around himself. Even though we know Emily is from 1813 it takes the majority of the book for Liam to come to terms with her past. And that is a good thing. It should be that way.
Tinker is a hoot and only adds to the richness of the story. I don't want to give away too much more except to tell you that you can't have my book. I am selfish. It is a keeper and I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 16, 2012
2.5 stars. I had high hopes for this one because it started out great but I never ended up connecting with the characters.
I have no idea why people are shelving this as YA. The characters are all over the age of 21, and happen to be touring musicians who are going from bar to bar performing. The only reason I could even think of why this might be mistakenly reshelved, is that the book reads fairly clean in content, yet this doesn't necessarily make a book YA. This just classifies a book as a clean romance.
So this was a total whim read. I got halfway in on the first night because I was having such a good time. Basic premise... a Fae-like girl from the past is accidentally sent to the year 2011. She has no clue about how modern society works. The first half had plenty of smile-worthy moments :
Liam Jackson opened the throttle of his motorcycle, partly to increase his speed, but mostly to drown out the screams of the freaked chick on the seat behind him. He feared his brown leather jacket might become even more distressed if she continued clawing at him like a homicidal cat.
Tinker shook her head. "Okay, Lady Sasquatch, here's the dealio. This here's a razor and this is shaving cream."
When he glanced at Emily, she was leaning forward, staring at the TV, her eyes bulging. "Are those people really inside that box?"
(this scene took place after she read a Cosmo mag)
He smiled, making her heart pound all the harder. "Love the toes, Em."
She licked her lips, searching for the right response. "I'm...I'm practicing my Kegels."
Liquid sprayed from his mouth.
Unfortunately, the second half sort of stalled out for me. I felt like the characters were spinning their wheels in the mud as they traveled around, sort of meandering, while hoping to lose someone who was tailing them. By the time the lead male and lead female got around to kissing, I was bored and ready for the story to end. If a few chapters had been cut out somewhere in the middle, I think the book would have been much better. It just took too long to get from point A to point B. Part of me wondered if this book would have worked better if told from a first person PoV, or even rotating first person PoV's. At times, I felt distanced from the story, and I never really warmed up to Liam, even though he should have been INCREDIBLE. This book had the least amount of drama of any romance I've read in oh...eons?!? In theory, I should have been adoring Liam because of how low-key he was. Sadly, I felt like I never really got to knew him.
I have no idea why people are shelving this as YA. The characters are all over the age of 21, and happen to be touring musicians who are going from bar to bar performing. The only reason I could even think of why this might be mistakenly reshelved, is that the book reads fairly clean in content, yet this doesn't necessarily make a book YA. This just classifies a book as a clean romance.
So this was a total whim read. I got halfway in on the first night because I was having such a good time. Basic premise... a Fae-like girl from the past is accidentally sent to the year 2011. She has no clue about how modern society works. The first half had plenty of smile-worthy moments :
Liam Jackson opened the throttle of his motorcycle, partly to increase his speed, but mostly to drown out the screams of the freaked chick on the seat behind him. He feared his brown leather jacket might become even more distressed if she continued clawing at him like a homicidal cat.
Tinker shook her head. "Okay, Lady Sasquatch, here's the dealio. This here's a razor and this is shaving cream."
When he glanced at Emily, she was leaning forward, staring at the TV, her eyes bulging. "Are those people really inside that box?"
(this scene took place after she read a Cosmo mag)
He smiled, making her heart pound all the harder. "Love the toes, Em."
She licked her lips, searching for the right response. "I'm...I'm practicing my Kegels."
Liquid sprayed from his mouth.
Unfortunately, the second half sort of stalled out for me. I felt like the characters were spinning their wheels in the mud as they traveled around, sort of meandering, while hoping to lose someone who was tailing them. By the time the lead male and lead female got around to kissing, I was bored and ready for the story to end. If a few chapters had been cut out somewhere in the middle, I think the book would have been much better. It just took too long to get from point A to point B. Part of me wondered if this book would have worked better if told from a first person PoV, or even rotating first person PoV's. At times, I felt distanced from the story, and I never really warmed up to Liam, even though he should have been INCREDIBLE. This book had the least amount of drama of any romance I've read in oh...eons?!? In theory, I should have been adoring Liam because of how low-key he was. Sadly, I felt like I never really got to knew him.
August 2, 2011
Do you believe in magic?
Kiss Me, I’m Irish is about a young woman, Emily Musgrave, who finds herself headed down a road that she is determined not to go. No, literally. She’s on her way to a convent for kissing one too many Irish men, a race it seems she can’t resist. But when her carriage breaks down on that dark and gloomy night in 1813, Emily seized her opportunity to escape. Little does she know just how far from home and a bleak future in a convent she’ll find herself.
Propelled into the year 2011 by way of a stone circle, glowing lights, and a touch of magic, Emily must learn to adapt to her new surroundings. With the help of Tinker and Liam, siblings and musicians in a struggling band, Emily grows fond of her new world and even more so of Liam. It seems that she is never far from an Irish man who is very much capable of turning her world upside down.
The best part of a book for me is getting to know the characters and the development of a love story that is both original and genuine. This book for me had that and more. I loved reading through the pages of awkward struggle as Emily tried to get used to her new settings and Tinker and Liam attempted to understand their strange new guest. Emily and Liam’s relationship formed very much in the way that a “real relationship” would. Liam, armed with his own inner turmoil, hardly swept Emily off her feet let alone managed to stay on his own two feet. Liam is the kind of brooding musician that makes you swoon and want to start listening to the sweet sounds of the dobro guitar.
The ending picked up pretty quickly and the pieces began falling into place as the chapters went on. I enjoyed the ending and I was happy with the characters’ developments throughout, everything was brought together in the end as any good book should be. But as with most of my favorite books, I enjoyed the story that led up to the ending the most. Bella Street has a great talent for storytelling and I can’t wait to read more of her work!
Kiss Me, I’m Irish is about a young woman, Emily Musgrave, who finds herself headed down a road that she is determined not to go. No, literally. She’s on her way to a convent for kissing one too many Irish men, a race it seems she can’t resist. But when her carriage breaks down on that dark and gloomy night in 1813, Emily seized her opportunity to escape. Little does she know just how far from home and a bleak future in a convent she’ll find herself.
Propelled into the year 2011 by way of a stone circle, glowing lights, and a touch of magic, Emily must learn to adapt to her new surroundings. With the help of Tinker and Liam, siblings and musicians in a struggling band, Emily grows fond of her new world and even more so of Liam. It seems that she is never far from an Irish man who is very much capable of turning her world upside down.
The best part of a book for me is getting to know the characters and the development of a love story that is both original and genuine. This book for me had that and more. I loved reading through the pages of awkward struggle as Emily tried to get used to her new settings and Tinker and Liam attempted to understand their strange new guest. Emily and Liam’s relationship formed very much in the way that a “real relationship” would. Liam, armed with his own inner turmoil, hardly swept Emily off her feet let alone managed to stay on his own two feet. Liam is the kind of brooding musician that makes you swoon and want to start listening to the sweet sounds of the dobro guitar.
The ending picked up pretty quickly and the pieces began falling into place as the chapters went on. I enjoyed the ending and I was happy with the characters’ developments throughout, everything was brought together in the end as any good book should be. But as with most of my favorite books, I enjoyed the story that led up to the ending the most. Bella Street has a great talent for storytelling and I can’t wait to read more of her work!
January 9, 2012
Oh My Word! I was addicted to this novel from page one. I honestly don't think Bella could write something I wouldn't like, she's very talented. Her characters are always so real, the stories are well written allowing the reader to feel and experience everything the character goes through.
~Tich~
~Tich~
March 17, 2012
Emily stumbled into a stone ring in 1813 Cornwall England only to wake up on the sidewalk in 2011 of modern day Tennessee. She not only jumps almost 200 years into the future but across an ocean, and with no way home (not that she wants to return!).
Life wasn't the easiest for Emily in her own time, with the loss of her parents she is sent to live with her Great Aunt - who is bound and determined to turn her into a respectable lady, even if it isn't what Emily wants. When the carriage taking her to her new home jolts to a stop with a broken wheel she takes matters into her own hands and runs.
She wakes up dazed and confused at the entrance to a pub - where she meets Tinker and Liam, traveling musician. With no where else to go, they take pity on Emily and bring her along with them to their hotel room. This is where all the fun stuff starts to happen! Emily has NO idea where or when she is, with the help of Tinker she manages to get cleaned up and back on her feet.
Emily wondered what the strange shiny white lidded piece of furniture in the middle of the room was. "Are.. your clothes in that?" ~ page 19.
The whole scene in the bathroom with Tinker and Emily had me giggling; while I did feel sorry for Emily, as Tinker was a bit harsh on her - it was pretty funny. Once Emily realized it wasn't going to hurt or maim her she gave and checked out all the modern conveniences we all take for granted!
One of things I really enjoyed about this book was the budding relationship between Emily and Liam - although it was a bit slow building. Liam had a really hard time believing Emily, but then again who wouldn't? How often do you meet a time traveller?
This book lounged on my TBR list for a bit, waiting for the perfect opportunity to be picked up. When Bella and I chatted about a guest post for St. Patrick's Day - I knew this would be the best time to showcase this book! This was an extremely well done story. For those who love a time travel based novel, with fairy's, some mischief, a crazy Great Aunt - and a clean romance; this is the book for you.
Life wasn't the easiest for Emily in her own time, with the loss of her parents she is sent to live with her Great Aunt - who is bound and determined to turn her into a respectable lady, even if it isn't what Emily wants. When the carriage taking her to her new home jolts to a stop with a broken wheel she takes matters into her own hands and runs.
She wakes up dazed and confused at the entrance to a pub - where she meets Tinker and Liam, traveling musician. With no where else to go, they take pity on Emily and bring her along with them to their hotel room. This is where all the fun stuff starts to happen! Emily has NO idea where or when she is, with the help of Tinker she manages to get cleaned up and back on her feet.
Emily wondered what the strange shiny white lidded piece of furniture in the middle of the room was. "Are.. your clothes in that?" ~ page 19.
The whole scene in the bathroom with Tinker and Emily had me giggling; while I did feel sorry for Emily, as Tinker was a bit harsh on her - it was pretty funny. Once Emily realized it wasn't going to hurt or maim her she gave and checked out all the modern conveniences we all take for granted!
One of things I really enjoyed about this book was the budding relationship between Emily and Liam - although it was a bit slow building. Liam had a really hard time believing Emily, but then again who wouldn't? How often do you meet a time traveller?
This book lounged on my TBR list for a bit, waiting for the perfect opportunity to be picked up. When Bella and I chatted about a guest post for St. Patrick's Day - I knew this would be the best time to showcase this book! This was an extremely well done story. For those who love a time travel based novel, with fairy's, some mischief, a crazy Great Aunt - and a clean romance; this is the book for you.
August 29, 2011
I know my reviews leave somewhat to be desired, because sadly I suck at this. And I won't do it justice. But I must say. I loved this book. I thought the story was very original. I've never read another book quite like it. Time travel, Pixes or as Emily calls them Piskeys, Irishmen, and music all in one story. This book really exceeded my expectations.
Emily Musgrave lives in the early 19th century where she has been caught kissing the Irish stable boy and the Irish footman. When her Aunt learns of this she decides to ship off her wayward niece to the nearest convent. While on the road to said convent, the coach comes to an unexpected stop. Emily doesn't want to live the lonely life that a convent offers. So she seizes this opportunity to escape into the forest. And while running through the rain getting soaking wet and cold she stumbles upon a ring of stones. That transports her two hundred years into the future.
Where she meets another Irish man. The moody musician Liam. And his sister Tinker. Who have a musical act together. And want to make it big in Nashville. And along the way she adjusts to modern life. She does a darn good job of it too, if ya ask me. Anyway she doesn't want to go back to the past. Where there is nothing for her but loneliness. Besides the future is so fascinating. And there are interesting people too.
But in short my opinion may vary from your opinion. Well I don't care. Hah! In my opinion this book is AwEsOmE! I couldn't put it down. In fact I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning reading. I would glance at the clock and tell myself just one more chapter. But I was so absorbed in the world that author Bella Street created I just had to finish.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good paranormal romance. "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" gets two thumbs up. b^.^d
Emily Musgrave lives in the early 19th century where she has been caught kissing the Irish stable boy and the Irish footman. When her Aunt learns of this she decides to ship off her wayward niece to the nearest convent. While on the road to said convent, the coach comes to an unexpected stop. Emily doesn't want to live the lonely life that a convent offers. So she seizes this opportunity to escape into the forest. And while running through the rain getting soaking wet and cold she stumbles upon a ring of stones. That transports her two hundred years into the future.
Where she meets another Irish man. The moody musician Liam. And his sister Tinker. Who have a musical act together. And want to make it big in Nashville. And along the way she adjusts to modern life. She does a darn good job of it too, if ya ask me. Anyway she doesn't want to go back to the past. Where there is nothing for her but loneliness. Besides the future is so fascinating. And there are interesting people too.
But in short my opinion may vary from your opinion. Well I don't care. Hah! In my opinion this book is AwEsOmE! I couldn't put it down. In fact I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning reading. I would glance at the clock and tell myself just one more chapter. But I was so absorbed in the world that author Bella Street created I just had to finish.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good paranormal romance. "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" gets two thumbs up. b^.^d
September 6, 2014
I really hate giving lousy reviews, as I like to give everyone a decent chance(and I reckon the simple act of writing a book is an accomplishment in itself - Ms Street gets a star just for that). But sometimes a bad review is unavoidable ... and I'm afraid this is one of those times. I finished this book, hoping against hope that it would improve as I really liked the 'fish out of water' premise, but sadly it did not. I found none of the three main characters very appealing - particularly as the idea of main characters with flaws can work extremely well. But Emily's doe eyed confusion wore thin after the first few chapters and what could have been source for lot of hilarity as our Regency miss discovered modern mores and technology I found merely dreary. There was no sense of fun; she seemed to accept everything without too much of a struggle at all. Liam turned out to be consistently inconsistent - he either suffered from a personality disorder or he had a nasty twin who never publicly revealed himself. Tinker's character was just plain annoying, but possibly redeemable if her impish side had been brought out earlier. Typos (my pet hate) and misuse of words were sprinkled throughout like fairy dust, together with a number of formatting errors that sometimes made it difficult to read on my Kindle. Ms Street's love of language is evident, I just think it could have been put to better use here.
July 3, 2015
Do you know that moment when you start reading a time travel novel and expect it to be great and your expectations plummet to the floor like crazy because the writing doesn't really live up to the idea? Well, that's what happened to me and this book.
I picked it up hoping to find the next great time travel novel, but unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in the execution. The idea was great - bring a young woman from 1813 to the modern times and see what happens. How she deals with new stuff, how she has trouble adjusting to the new life... But did I get it? No, not really.
The rest of my review can be found HERE
I picked it up hoping to find the next great time travel novel, but unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in the execution. The idea was great - bring a young woman from 1813 to the modern times and see what happens. How she deals with new stuff, how she has trouble adjusting to the new life... But did I get it? No, not really.
The rest of my review can be found HERE
September 1, 2018
A super fun read. The book kept me entertained on a day when the power went out. Instead of the heroine travelling back in time, Emily comes to the US in the present, from Cornwall, England in the early 1800s. Of course, this sets up many opportunities for confusion as Emily meets Liam and Tinker who are musicians playing for their livelihood in seedy bars.
The story plays out in the following few weeks with just a dash or two of magic added.
I absolutely loved this charming tale.
The story plays out in the following few weeks with just a dash or two of magic added.
I absolutely loved this charming tale.
December 25, 2023
From Cornwall to Nashville
This book touches on quite a few of my favorite things - English folklore, time travel, country music and a fondness for handsome Irish men. It's a grand adventure with some nice twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed this story and want to read more of the series.
This book touches on quite a few of my favorite things - English folklore, time travel, country music and a fondness for handsome Irish men. It's a grand adventure with some nice twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed this story and want to read more of the series.
March 31, 2019
I wanted to like this one more than I did. It was okay. I felt a lot of it dragged on way too much. I don't even know how to really explain it, to be honest. Not the worst I've read. Interested to see how the rest of the series is.
December 31, 2012
(Note: I liked the story, I just wish the author toned down on the magic. It was infused in the plot and in the romance and it got a bit much, y'know?)
This story is a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the writing. I've read a few books of modern people going back into the past but never a historical character coming forward to the future. Emily's journey to the future is hilarious as she awkwardly navigates herself in the 21st century.
She didn't know what a computer was, but it apparently was not a piskey [pixie].
The girl has got pluck and I had to laugh at her ability to hold her liquor.
She gets adopted by Liam and Tinker, a brother and sister musical duo. They're an interesting pair. Tinker is a kleptomaniac violinist and her brother is a suspicious, but soft-hearted guitarist. Liam's actually a bit of a nut himself as he tries to figure out the puzzle that Emily is.
Maybe she was a stalker-witch and she had some nefarious plan to make him her love slave.
But even while Liam distrusts her and tries to push her away, he can't help but get possessive of her at the same time. Their romance is sweet if not a bit weird from magical disturbances.
This story is a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the writing. I've read a few books of modern people going back into the past but never a historical character coming forward to the future. Emily's journey to the future is hilarious as she awkwardly navigates herself in the 21st century.
She didn't know what a computer was, but it apparently was not a piskey [pixie].
The girl has got pluck and I had to laugh at her ability to hold her liquor.
She gets adopted by Liam and Tinker, a brother and sister musical duo. They're an interesting pair. Tinker is a kleptomaniac violinist and her brother is a suspicious, but soft-hearted guitarist. Liam's actually a bit of a nut himself as he tries to figure out the puzzle that Emily is.
Maybe she was a stalker-witch and she had some nefarious plan to make him her love slave.
But even while Liam distrusts her and tries to push her away, he can't help but get possessive of her at the same time. Their romance is sweet if not a bit weird from magical disturbances.
September 3, 2014
This book really wasn't bad, I liked the characters well enough and there were plot twists to keep your attention. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I'm not a huge fan of time traveling in the plot, which clearly is my fault not the author's.
I really enjoyed Emily and the way that she progressed and just conformed to what was thrown at her in the new world. And of course, Liam was brooding and how can you not love a musician? Tinker was everything I would expect with that name and then the first couple interactions with her and Emily. And I did think it was really neat how the author linked things together.
I loved when the characters later met up in the book with a person from Liam's past and then he explained some situations and things that had happened. It tied together things better and then left you feeling like you had the whole picture. But guilt is a hard thing to deal with, no matter your age or past. It was nice to understand more of why some people got involved in their lives and how they came together. There were a couple words that I didn't quite understand but the general text gave me a clue to what it meant.
I really enjoyed Emily and the way that she progressed and just conformed to what was thrown at her in the new world. And of course, Liam was brooding and how can you not love a musician? Tinker was everything I would expect with that name and then the first couple interactions with her and Emily. And I did think it was really neat how the author linked things together.
I loved when the characters later met up in the book with a person from Liam's past and then he explained some situations and things that had happened. It tied together things better and then left you feeling like you had the whole picture. But guilt is a hard thing to deal with, no matter your age or past. It was nice to understand more of why some people got involved in their lives and how they came together. There were a couple words that I didn't quite understand but the general text gave me a clue to what it meant.
June 26, 2012
Kiss Me, I'm Irish is an interesting, entertaining and funny read. There is suspense and romance.
Liam and Tinker are trying to get big with their music. Singing at bars and any other gigs and living from hotel to hotel. Their days are pretty much mundane until the one fateful night when Emily Musgrave appears claiming she is from England; but not from this time we are talking about 200 years ago.
Convincing the sexy Liam seems to be a full time job, he isn't buying Emily's story. Once she shows her gratitude by giving them gold coins for letting her stay with them her fate in modern times take a twist. Emily will soon encounter recognizable faces from her time and learns of Liam and Tinker. Liam's past haunts him and Emily might be the one to help him cut through the hard surface.
I enjoyed this book..it was cute. I found myself getting annoyed with the many times Emily planned to leave Tinker and Liam. I was internally yelling for her to make up her mind. Overall, it was pretty decent. I think many will enjoy this unique story. I look forward to book two.
Liam and Tinker are trying to get big with their music. Singing at bars and any other gigs and living from hotel to hotel. Their days are pretty much mundane until the one fateful night when Emily Musgrave appears claiming she is from England; but not from this time we are talking about 200 years ago.
Convincing the sexy Liam seems to be a full time job, he isn't buying Emily's story. Once she shows her gratitude by giving them gold coins for letting her stay with them her fate in modern times take a twist. Emily will soon encounter recognizable faces from her time and learns of Liam and Tinker. Liam's past haunts him and Emily might be the one to help him cut through the hard surface.
I enjoyed this book..it was cute. I found myself getting annoyed with the many times Emily planned to leave Tinker and Liam. I was internally yelling for her to make up her mind. Overall, it was pretty decent. I think many will enjoy this unique story. I look forward to book two.
August 28, 2011
This was a good book with a realistic basis for time travel. Emily is a good character, though a little redundant at times. Liam is a bit self-absorbed, but mostly a great person and character. Tinker is a fabulous side character. Though you may feel in the dark until some of the mysteries are revealed, it's still an enjoyable read as you discover the characters learning to adjust to new circumstances and dealing with new feelings for each other. Plausibly created and thought out, this book keeps you smiling and turning the page. Definitely a good read and one I'd recommend.
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July 10, 2016
For most of the book I was enchanted. It was a good time travel story. it was fun to see the pr0per English girl exposed to modern society. At the same time, the tale pulled me in and I was wondering what was going on. The book fell apart for me at the end. The hero kept chasing off the girl, and I couldn't really see why she liked him. Some of the explanations were quite thin, and the aunt was completely unbelieveable. All in all, the good out weighed the bad, and I will continue the series.
June 22, 2012
First of all I didn't post my review sooner due to a family emergency.
Anyways, I absolutly love the book. I don't regret reading it and I will be rereading it again. I was hooked by the end of the third page. I wanted to know what happened next. It was a page turner, I couldn't stop reading it. I didn't expect how things turned out expecially with Tinker. Who she really was amazed me and also with Liam. How his story came out to be. It was very well written.
Anyways, I absolutly love the book. I don't regret reading it and I will be rereading it again. I was hooked by the end of the third page. I wanted to know what happened next. It was a page turner, I couldn't stop reading it. I didn't expect how things turned out expecially with Tinker. Who she really was amazed me and also with Liam. How his story came out to be. It was very well written.
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July 21, 2014
I was unimpressed with this book. The characters made little sense to me, and the story, even with it being a time travel novel, didn't seem plausible to me. I didn't like how Tinker acted for most of the story, then she was so instrumental to everything that had happened, when she had seemed like such a child prior to that. Just wasn't my cup of tea...
March 16, 2018
Two stars
Simple book but hard to follow. Characters always arguing and not certain over what? Then near end of book the paranormal portion pops up which is suppose to explain everything. But doesn't. Disjointed writing style
Sorry, can't recommend
Simple book but hard to follow. Characters always arguing and not certain over what? Then near end of book the paranormal portion pops up which is suppose to explain everything. But doesn't. Disjointed writing style
Sorry, can't recommend
December 20, 2011
Very cute and romantic light paranormal story! The hero and heroine have a special relationship, and the sister Tinker is very fun too.
October 25, 2014
I thought I was getting a period romance and ended up with a time travel romance instead. Quite good fun.
March 16, 2018
A pesky piskie!
It is 1813 and Miss Emily Musgrave is on her way to a convent when the coach she is in stops. As she was being g sent to the convent against her will she takes the opportunity to escape. She runs into the nearby woods where she fa!L's into a ring of stones. In the next instance she finds herself in an alley near a pub from which a man a young woman come running. This is Liam Jackson a musician, and his sister Tinker!
Liam and Tinker take Emily in a d help her to adjust to the twenty first century.
Obviously, it's not that easy! There's a lot more going on and the Fae are involved in more ways than one!
If you are into time travel, Irish folklore and troublesome piskies I'm sure that you'll enjoy this book.
I did find Liam to be a bit heavy going at times but I think that was deliberate on the part of the author.
Very enjoyable.
It is 1813 and Miss Emily Musgrave is on her way to a convent when the coach she is in stops. As she was being g sent to the convent against her will she takes the opportunity to escape. She runs into the nearby woods where she fa!L's into a ring of stones. In the next instance she finds herself in an alley near a pub from which a man a young woman come running. This is Liam Jackson a musician, and his sister Tinker!
Liam and Tinker take Emily in a d help her to adjust to the twenty first century.
Obviously, it's not that easy! There's a lot more going on and the Fae are involved in more ways than one!
If you are into time travel, Irish folklore and troublesome piskies I'm sure that you'll enjoy this book.
I did find Liam to be a bit heavy going at times but I think that was deliberate on the part of the author.
Very enjoyable.
March 12, 2019
Irish Magic/Irish Dreams
The heading on this review is “ Irish Magic/Irish Dreams.” I start this review with that information, because this novel is poorly named. “ Kiss Me, I’m Irish,” gives the idea that this book could be frivolous and lighthearted. Although it had it’s lighthearted moments, the story was much more than that. I won’t go into a synopsis of the book. You can get that by viewing it when you consider buying it. Let me just say that this story is different, redemptive and inspiring. The three main characters, Liam, Emily and Ticker, are characters that can be a little frustrating in their need to keep certain things secret, but you will begin to care about each of them. It took a while to get these characters to their happily ever after, but the journey is worth taking as they each search for for what their hearts have needed to complete them. This is a wonderful time traveler story that might make you a fan of this genre.
The heading on this review is “ Irish Magic/Irish Dreams.” I start this review with that information, because this novel is poorly named. “ Kiss Me, I’m Irish,” gives the idea that this book could be frivolous and lighthearted. Although it had it’s lighthearted moments, the story was much more than that. I won’t go into a synopsis of the book. You can get that by viewing it when you consider buying it. Let me just say that this story is different, redemptive and inspiring. The three main characters, Liam, Emily and Ticker, are characters that can be a little frustrating in their need to keep certain things secret, but you will begin to care about each of them. It took a while to get these characters to their happily ever after, but the journey is worth taking as they each search for for what their hearts have needed to complete them. This is a wonderful time traveler story that might make you a fan of this genre.
July 16, 2021
Bella Street is a gifted storyteller and her story includes all the elements of a well crafted tale. A touch of magic that is relevant to the mystical leanings of Cornwall and the little people, a touch of pathos in Liam and his chosen path, a strong sense of loyalty and hope portrayed in Emily in spite of the trials that life threw at her and a strong sense of lighthearted fun throughout. Time travel, romance, suspense and intrigue keep the readers on their toes and Bella's use of the vernacular of the times and settings is great. I thoroughly enjoyed this romp in time and loved the wit and humor interwoven with high drama and challenging circumstances. A very satisfying read. Thanks Bella.
August 29, 2017
Haha! This is a funny, heartwarming, clean though not squeaky, time travel romance. At first, I was a bit put off by the tone of the story but I eventually warmed up to it. The book was clean but the lack of squeaky is because of the occasional innuendos. Except for the innuendo, this might pass as YA fiction. The magic involved in their lives and in time travel did not deter me from enjoying the story although I am currently in a non-magic phase of my compulsive reading.
I glanced ahead briefly at the summary for book 2 and was taken aback that it was not a further story in the life and times of Liam and Miss Emily.
I glanced ahead briefly at the summary for book 2 and was taken aback that it was not a further story in the life and times of Liam and Miss Emily.
May 6, 2018
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
This is a fantastic romance story that starts with a young woman being banished from her life as she knew it to a very strict order of nuns because she refused to marry a man over 30 years older than herself. She finds a chance to run away then finds herself 200 years and a continent away from where she was.
Life is so different in this new time where old rules don't work, women can wear pants, there are little people trapped in a box that perform when you turn the power on (TV). So many new rules and friends who is serious and who is out to harm her.
An absolutely fantastic story that I hope you enjoy as much as I have!!
This is a fantastic romance story that starts with a young woman being banished from her life as she knew it to a very strict order of nuns because she refused to marry a man over 30 years older than herself. She finds a chance to run away then finds herself 200 years and a continent away from where she was.
Life is so different in this new time where old rules don't work, women can wear pants, there are little people trapped in a box that perform when you turn the power on (TV). So many new rules and friends who is serious and who is out to harm her.
An absolutely fantastic story that I hope you enjoy as much as I have!!
November 10, 2019
Wow wow wow! What an excellent story by the incredible Bella Street! From the first page, this book pulls you in and won’t let you go until you’ve discovered every single twist and enchanting turn! You’ll find yourself instantly drawn into the magical world of corsets, dobros, and pixie dust! The love story will have you screaming at the pages “JUST KISS HER!”. All in all, Kiss me I’m Irish is a must read for anyone who loves romance, time travel, regency drama, and page turning dialogue between clever and charming (and stubborn!!!) characters!
January 31, 2020
Okay so nobody would call this literature and the reviews vary to say the least but I enjoyed this story told with an undercurrent of humour. Emily, in her bid to escape from being condemned to a nunnery, ends up in 2011 America and in the hands of 2 most unusual musicians. Fairies, pixies, good and evil and time travelling all bound together was for the most part a quick and entertaining read. It did lose some of its pace and power towards the end and am not sure that it has another 2 volumes within its storyline but it was better than OK
February 7, 2021
Sweet, yes
Kiss Me, I'm Irish is a good thought. Emily is brought forward in time by about 200 years and must immediately learn to acclimate. She does this with the helpof Tinker and Liam. This was a swee story, but I had to force myself to finish it. Liam's character was so despondent that it was hard to find anything to like about him. Even Emily, showing bravery in the face of the strangeness, doe not have much depth to me. I hope you enjoy the story. Keep reading; there are some parts with Drake and Lady Tramaine that you might find interesting.
Kiss Me, I'm Irish is a good thought. Emily is brought forward in time by about 200 years and must immediately learn to acclimate. She does this with the helpof Tinker and Liam. This was a swee story, but I had to force myself to finish it. Liam's character was so despondent that it was hard to find anything to like about him. Even Emily, showing bravery in the face of the strangeness, doe not have much depth to me. I hope you enjoy the story. Keep reading; there are some parts with Drake and Lady Tramaine that you might find interesting.
February 14, 2021
This book was a little strange. Emily is sent from Regency times to the modern day through a fairy-portal. She is discovered in the street and taken in by Liam and his sister Tinker who are itinerant musicians.
Emily's speech seemed old fashioned but didn't really fit for how I'd expect a Regency-era lady to speak. Liam's character was very laid back, but I didn't really understand what his motivations were regarding Emily. Their relationship didn't seem to build up much before they were declaring themselves.
This was a clean romance with no descriptive love scenes.
Emily's speech seemed old fashioned but didn't really fit for how I'd expect a Regency-era lady to speak. Liam's character was very laid back, but I didn't really understand what his motivations were regarding Emily. Their relationship didn't seem to build up much before they were declaring themselves.
This was a clean romance with no descriptive love scenes.
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