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Warblers Point #1
Beers, Hens and Irishmen
Fiona O’Leary wants nothing more than to flee away from the small town she grew up in, her three extremely over protective brothers, and her Irish parents. But leaving Warblers Point is not that simple, especially when she is the bar maid at the local pub she owns with her three brothers. After a two year relationship with local Irishman, Murphy Ryan, sharing nothing but each other’s beds, she realizes she wants more out of a relationship besides sex. But somehow she keeps winding up in his arms wishing she could break away but finds the task impossible when her family is head over heels in love of the idea of Murphy and Fiona together.
Booker Hall, world re-known director, finds himself living an empty and unfulfilled life. The people around him are fake, narcissistic and only care about his money. In an act of desperation he decides to enlist his sister for some help, give himself a makeover and go to a place where no one would recognize him. Never did he think he was going to fall in love with an unsuspecting bar maid with whiskey colored eyes and an over-bearing family.
The minute Fiona lays eyes on Booker, she knows she is sunk. His devilish grin, movie star looks and charming heart are hard to avoid and she constantly finds herself gravitating toward him. The only bad thing about Booker is that he is a tourist and living in a touristy town she has learned that getting involved with a non-local only brings heartache. Instead of giving into Booker, she finds herself debating which relationship is safer; an empty relationship but fulfilling sex life with Murphy or a deep and meaningful relationship with Booker that could only bring heartache.
Beers, Hens and Irishmen dives into the complexity of Fiona’s love life, the crazy antics of her three brothers, as well as her two overbearing and heavily Irish speaking parents. Fists fly, hearts are broken, beer is guzzled and deceit is formed amongst comrades while the O’Leary’s take over Warblers Point in the search for love and what makes them happy.
Booker Hall, world re-known director, finds himself living an empty and unfulfilled life. The people around him are fake, narcissistic and only care about his money. In an act of desperation he decides to enlist his sister for some help, give himself a makeover and go to a place where no one would recognize him. Never did he think he was going to fall in love with an unsuspecting bar maid with whiskey colored eyes and an over-bearing family.
The minute Fiona lays eyes on Booker, she knows she is sunk. His devilish grin, movie star looks and charming heart are hard to avoid and she constantly finds herself gravitating toward him. The only bad thing about Booker is that he is a tourist and living in a touristy town she has learned that getting involved with a non-local only brings heartache. Instead of giving into Booker, she finds herself debating which relationship is safer; an empty relationship but fulfilling sex life with Murphy or a deep and meaningful relationship with Booker that could only bring heartache.
Beers, Hens and Irishmen dives into the complexity of Fiona’s love life, the crazy antics of her three brothers, as well as her two overbearing and heavily Irish speaking parents. Fists fly, hearts are broken, beer is guzzled and deceit is formed amongst comrades while the O’Leary’s take over Warblers Point in the search for love and what makes them happy.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2013
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Meghan Quinn
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When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
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March 17, 2014
Oh where to begin, just where to begin! OK so let’s say this first I didn’t like one of the main characters very much for a fair bit of the duration, I couldn’t find it in me to gel with Fiona. One minute she’s kissing and feeling up one bloke and the next night she’s doing the same with another bloke after she’s professed she can’t seem to stay away from the first bloke. Hmmm I don’t like girl players like that, stringing along and not knowing which side of the bread the butter is on. But do you know what it didn’t matter in the end that I didn’t gel with her, there’s a few others too that had me raising eyebrows at them and wanting to bring them to task for what they were doing.
Some of the events did seem a little too easy to fall into place and the fact that each person seems to want to be in the pants of another person and totally undecided at who they should be with but again as much as I was against that I was ok reading it as I was not going to let it get to me.
So that’s enough on the neg side because you’ll notice I rated this book a healthy 4 hearts so therein that says I liked it. This book does not just involve two main leads, there’s a plethora of them. Fiona, Murphy, Booker, Liam, Bradon, Blaire, Finn, Neala, to name but a few ;0). It was interesting to follow them all and their shenanigans!
But even with my little niggles I’ve got to say that Meghan seemed to weave a spell around me and I was completely invested in this story after the first 20%, it took me a little while to settle and it’s probably purely down to the behaviour of a few of them.
The camaraderie between the brothers was great fun and some of what those boys spewed out of their mouths was just plain ‘laddie lads’ and it was fun and it seemed so apt and brought their personalities alive. But also some of what they do as in their actions left me cross with them and wanting to bang their heads and shout ‘make your freakin mind up!’
I loved ‘Sheila’ too, I was able to connect with him straight away (yes I said him ☺), Fiona was lucky he didn’t walk away at the start after being messed about a bit.
What I didn’t expect to find was myself near to tears towards the end, arghh what happens outside on the lawn was awful and that event kind off brought about the whole circle of everything that had been going on and made it all make more sense about their behaviour or lack of it and I can honestly say I HAVE to read book 2 to find out what they do and what happens next; and not because I ‘have’ to, but also because I really want to. Meghan sold this story to me with how she wove everything together and I truly thoroughly enjoyed it.
Some of the events did seem a little too easy to fall into place and the fact that each person seems to want to be in the pants of another person and totally undecided at who they should be with but again as much as I was against that I was ok reading it as I was not going to let it get to me.
So that’s enough on the neg side because you’ll notice I rated this book a healthy 4 hearts so therein that says I liked it. This book does not just involve two main leads, there’s a plethora of them. Fiona, Murphy, Booker, Liam, Bradon, Blaire, Finn, Neala, to name but a few ;0). It was interesting to follow them all and their shenanigans!
But even with my little niggles I’ve got to say that Meghan seemed to weave a spell around me and I was completely invested in this story after the first 20%, it took me a little while to settle and it’s probably purely down to the behaviour of a few of them.
The camaraderie between the brothers was great fun and some of what those boys spewed out of their mouths was just plain ‘laddie lads’ and it was fun and it seemed so apt and brought their personalities alive. But also some of what they do as in their actions left me cross with them and wanting to bang their heads and shout ‘make your freakin mind up!’
I loved ‘Sheila’ too, I was able to connect with him straight away (yes I said him ☺), Fiona was lucky he didn’t walk away at the start after being messed about a bit.
What I didn’t expect to find was myself near to tears towards the end, arghh what happens outside on the lawn was awful and that event kind off brought about the whole circle of everything that had been going on and made it all make more sense about their behaviour or lack of it and I can honestly say I HAVE to read book 2 to find out what they do and what happens next; and not because I ‘have’ to, but also because I really want to. Meghan sold this story to me with how she wove everything together and I truly thoroughly enjoyed it.
July 18, 2016
I LOVED The Virgin Romance Novelist. I thought it was the funniest, most original romance I had read in a long time.
I'm glad that I was introduced to Meghan Quinn with VRN and NOT this one because, holy balls, I don't think I would've ever read her again.
This was painful, boring, and cliche. And if I had to read the words 'whore' or 'slut' one more time, I was going to flip the fuck out.
I'm grateful that her writing has much evolved since this disaster.
I'm glad that I was introduced to Meghan Quinn with VRN and NOT this one because, holy balls, I don't think I would've ever read her again.
This was painful, boring, and cliche. And if I had to read the words 'whore' or 'slut' one more time, I was going to flip the fuck out.
I'm grateful that her writing has much evolved since this disaster.
November 26, 2015
DNF @ 34% OK im done. Im officially in a book funk. This book lacked so much I dont even know where to begin so I wont. Boring and cliche. 1.5 stars
March 21, 2014
Meghan Quinn is amazing! I am not Irish (I’m Scottish and then some – my grandpa only claimed Scotland when I asked what our history was), nor do I pretend to know the culture well, but this book made me feel I was right there amongst a big old Irish family. The language, the food, the beer, the pub, it was all amazing.
We have Fiona who is surrounded by this amazing Irish family, her brothers, her ma and da. I felt like I was right there amongst them as her brothers were pounding on each other over some insult and then I was watching everything be ok as they were completely fine with each other the next moment.
Then we have Booker, a world famous director who has completely changed his appearance to get away from it all and escape into a small town in Vermont, Warblers Point. I was smiling as he ordered a martini and the brothers let him have it for daring to order a drink only a sheila would order. From there we get to know the family and Booker even more intimately. I love how this family interacts with each other. It was real. I know I said we aren’t Irish, but I can remember my mama shooing my brothers outside so they wouldn’t mess up her kitchen floor when they came to brawls. (It’s a family joke.) My family is close like that, we can kick each others butts one moment and be kicking the world’s on one another’s behalf in the next. I would hurt anyone who hurt my brothers or my baby sister, I loved Liam, Finn, and Bradon’s protectiveness over Fiona.
The relationship between Booker and Fiona was amazing. I was hoping that she would get over her fear of getting hurt and choose Booker. I can’t tell you if she did, that would spoil it all for you, I will just say you should read this book and find out.
All the characters, Ma, Da, Fiona, her brothers (their relationships – or lack there of in Bradon’s case), Booker, Blaire, they all had me smiling and hopeful and wishing that they all would have the best. The interactions between her Ma and Da cracked me up at times. It is an amazing family that Meghan has written here.
I could not wait to read Beers Lies and Alibis when I got done with Beers Hens and Irishmen. I knew it would be just as amazing as the first book in the series was.
Meghan Quinn, you are on my favorite author list. I adore your writing!
Thank you so much for my copy of Beers Hens and Irishmen! It was a fun amazing read!
We have Fiona who is surrounded by this amazing Irish family, her brothers, her ma and da. I felt like I was right there amongst them as her brothers were pounding on each other over some insult and then I was watching everything be ok as they were completely fine with each other the next moment.
Then we have Booker, a world famous director who has completely changed his appearance to get away from it all and escape into a small town in Vermont, Warblers Point. I was smiling as he ordered a martini and the brothers let him have it for daring to order a drink only a sheila would order. From there we get to know the family and Booker even more intimately. I love how this family interacts with each other. It was real. I know I said we aren’t Irish, but I can remember my mama shooing my brothers outside so they wouldn’t mess up her kitchen floor when they came to brawls. (It’s a family joke.) My family is close like that, we can kick each others butts one moment and be kicking the world’s on one another’s behalf in the next. I would hurt anyone who hurt my brothers or my baby sister, I loved Liam, Finn, and Bradon’s protectiveness over Fiona.
The relationship between Booker and Fiona was amazing. I was hoping that she would get over her fear of getting hurt and choose Booker. I can’t tell you if she did, that would spoil it all for you, I will just say you should read this book and find out.
All the characters, Ma, Da, Fiona, her brothers (their relationships – or lack there of in Bradon’s case), Booker, Blaire, they all had me smiling and hopeful and wishing that they all would have the best. The interactions between her Ma and Da cracked me up at times. It is an amazing family that Meghan has written here.
I could not wait to read Beers Lies and Alibis when I got done with Beers Hens and Irishmen. I knew it would be just as amazing as the first book in the series was.
Meghan Quinn, you are on my favorite author list. I adore your writing!
Thank you so much for my copy of Beers Hens and Irishmen! It was a fun amazing read!
May 19, 2014
Fiona O'Leary lives in the small Virginia town of Warblers Point. Her Irish family owns a bed and breakfast, as well as the local pub where she works. She has three very protective brothers, and feels trapped in her life. Booker is a world famous director who wants to get away from his Hollywood life full of phony people who want to use him for his fame, wealth, and connections. He is looking to escape to somewhere far away for a while and experience life as a regular person.
Booker's sister helps him with a make over and finds himself across the country in Warblers Point where he quickly attracted to local bar maid Fiona. Fiona is quickly attracted to Booker, and the more they talk she realizes they have a lot in common, and an emotional connection she hasn't felt with anyone. She also knows that she cannot allow herself to have serious feelings for a tourist since the only outcome will be devastation for her.
I struggled a little with some of the attempted Irish dialect. Sometimes it felt more distracting than representative of the accent. That said- I liked these characters and found myself interested in their lives. At times this felt more like a TV show than a book in the way we got to experience parts from so many of the characters. I enjoyed that a lot, and I think it helped to be able to see things from the different perspectives.
I loved Fiona and Booker and through their rough attempts at getting together or staying apart, I was really hoping that they would be able to make it work. Their chemistry was very hot, and they seemed to be a wonderful match for one another. I enjoyed all of Fiona's brothers, even through their fierce and sometimes intrusive protectiveness of Fiona and their regular use of violence with one another. Their whole family is entertaining even with their quirks and dysfunctions. I was a little bit surprised by the epilogue since it portrayed one of the peripheral characters in a light I didn't expect. I will be reading the next book in this series to spend more time with these characters and see where things go from here.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest reviw
Booker's sister helps him with a make over and finds himself across the country in Warblers Point where he quickly attracted to local bar maid Fiona. Fiona is quickly attracted to Booker, and the more they talk she realizes they have a lot in common, and an emotional connection she hasn't felt with anyone. She also knows that she cannot allow herself to have serious feelings for a tourist since the only outcome will be devastation for her.
I struggled a little with some of the attempted Irish dialect. Sometimes it felt more distracting than representative of the accent. That said- I liked these characters and found myself interested in their lives. At times this felt more like a TV show than a book in the way we got to experience parts from so many of the characters. I enjoyed that a lot, and I think it helped to be able to see things from the different perspectives.
I loved Fiona and Booker and through their rough attempts at getting together or staying apart, I was really hoping that they would be able to make it work. Their chemistry was very hot, and they seemed to be a wonderful match for one another. I enjoyed all of Fiona's brothers, even through their fierce and sometimes intrusive protectiveness of Fiona and their regular use of violence with one another. Their whole family is entertaining even with their quirks and dysfunctions. I was a little bit surprised by the epilogue since it portrayed one of the peripheral characters in a light I didn't expect. I will be reading the next book in this series to spend more time with these characters and see where things go from here.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest reviw
March 18, 2014
This was a fun book. I like Bradon. I know I shouldn't but I truly believe there is more to him than people see. The author creates a fun atmosphere with some sexy times and a flair for drama is put in. I think Sophie is a little bit to sensitive and took things out of context in the end. Murphy needs to let go.
In this book we see three brothers and a sister and their daily lives as they work together and find love and happiness. Liam the oldest is having problems at home and needs closure from a past relationship. He gets jealous of his brother Finn but not for reasons expected. Finn is trying to find love and happiness and in the process of finding it lets his emotions get in the way. Fiona isn't trying to find love but run from Murphy when she finds Booker. Booker is trying to be himself and find people to like him for him and not his name so he makes the mistake of not telling Fiona who he is and she overreacts to the situation. Bradon is just enjoying life for what it is while acting like a doof.
we see the days in and out of these guys as they struggle with emotions and being a family all the while becoming themselves and trying to carve a life out for themselves away from their family.
A fun sexy read that has a plot twist in the end that is sure to lead to not good things in the future books. I hope Booker and Fiona make it and Sophie learns to take responsibility for her actions.
In this book we see three brothers and a sister and their daily lives as they work together and find love and happiness. Liam the oldest is having problems at home and needs closure from a past relationship. He gets jealous of his brother Finn but not for reasons expected. Finn is trying to find love and happiness and in the process of finding it lets his emotions get in the way. Fiona isn't trying to find love but run from Murphy when she finds Booker. Booker is trying to be himself and find people to like him for him and not his name so he makes the mistake of not telling Fiona who he is and she overreacts to the situation. Bradon is just enjoying life for what it is while acting like a doof.
we see the days in and out of these guys as they struggle with emotions and being a family all the while becoming themselves and trying to carve a life out for themselves away from their family.
A fun sexy read that has a plot twist in the end that is sure to lead to not good things in the future books. I hope Booker and Fiona make it and Sophie learns to take responsibility for her actions.
November 18, 2013
Loved this book! "Eejit" is now part of my vocabulary and if Warblers Point was a real place, I'd be booking the next flight to go mix things up with the O'Leary clan! Can't wait for book two!
January 7, 2014
Another great one. I've read 3 of your books in under a week. I can't put them down. Get to it I need more :)
August 19, 2018
The O’Leary’s run the local pub and bed & breakfast in Warbler’s Point, Vermont. Fiona, one of the O’Leary siblings and part-owners in the pub, is frustrated at her stagnant romantic life and the lack of prospects, short of her long term ex, local ski shop owner Murphy. When Hollywood director Booker James comes to town with a new look using his real name as an attempt to fly under the radar and have a break from his celebrity, all bets are off as sparks fly and Irish tempers flare.
This book focuses on the relationship between Booker and Fiona. Fiona has been burned before by a tourist that meddled with her heart and has trouble trusting Booker. Booker just wants the chance for people to know him for he he really is and not for his reputation as a Hollywood director. It’s been a long time since a woman looked at him for who he was and not what he was. Fiona craves an emotional connection in a relationship, whereas she has mainly been seen as a pretty face and appreciated in a physical manner in her past relationships. Both find in each other what they most need and love blooms, but not without a few hiccups along the way.
This is book 1 in a set of 2. This time, Meghan Quinn has decided to flesh the plot out a little differently than in some of her other books. The story lines for the other siblings, as well as a small cliffhanger at the end dealing with revenge upon the O’ Leary siblings by their exes, are introduced along the way instead of each couple having their own book. This allows for both lead-up to the next book, and ended up in a great deal of frustration. I’m not a fan of unfinished plot points. It’s refreshing to see all the characters develop their own identities prior to their own stories being fully fleshed out, but it would also have been appreciated had the author extended the length of the book a bit to add additional content regarding Booker and Fiona. The book stresses that their relationship needs to be a deep emotional connection, but the content eaten up by the other characters does not necessarily lead the reader to feel that. I also have to question if merely 2 books will be able to do justice to what had the potential to be an amazing 4 book series with a book spotlighting each sibling, leaving potential to branch out to the additional 4 strong supporting characters.
Overall, the novel is filled with wonderful characters, a charming town, a warm comforting atmosphere, and a story with potential.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
This book focuses on the relationship between Booker and Fiona. Fiona has been burned before by a tourist that meddled with her heart and has trouble trusting Booker. Booker just wants the chance for people to know him for he he really is and not for his reputation as a Hollywood director. It’s been a long time since a woman looked at him for who he was and not what he was. Fiona craves an emotional connection in a relationship, whereas she has mainly been seen as a pretty face and appreciated in a physical manner in her past relationships. Both find in each other what they most need and love blooms, but not without a few hiccups along the way.
This is book 1 in a set of 2. This time, Meghan Quinn has decided to flesh the plot out a little differently than in some of her other books. The story lines for the other siblings, as well as a small cliffhanger at the end dealing with revenge upon the O’ Leary siblings by their exes, are introduced along the way instead of each couple having their own book. This allows for both lead-up to the next book, and ended up in a great deal of frustration. I’m not a fan of unfinished plot points. It’s refreshing to see all the characters develop their own identities prior to their own stories being fully fleshed out, but it would also have been appreciated had the author extended the length of the book a bit to add additional content regarding Booker and Fiona. The book stresses that their relationship needs to be a deep emotional connection, but the content eaten up by the other characters does not necessarily lead the reader to feel that. I also have to question if merely 2 books will be able to do justice to what had the potential to be an amazing 4 book series with a book spotlighting each sibling, leaving potential to branch out to the additional 4 strong supporting characters.
Overall, the novel is filled with wonderful characters, a charming town, a warm comforting atmosphere, and a story with potential.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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September 22, 2025
The author MUST invest in a full English Grammar and a Thesaurus, as well as attend classes for writers, because the writing is horrendous! The language is not expressive, nor does it employ any literary devices. It is bad common English that follows the model: he/she went there, he/she said this, he/she did that, and then he/she did something else. If that is not enough, the constant repetitions of words, sometimes even in the same sentence, kill any desire to continue reading.
Should the author advance past the most simple grasp of the English language, she should consider the utilization of literary devices. For example, sounds (even silence), nature, inanimate objects, anything really, can be brought to life through personification - the tool that not only allows any description to become vivid and captivating, but also aids authors in avoiding the above-mentioned type of narrative.
I will not be finishing this book, because if I wanted boring everyday English and inability to form proper sentences, I would be watching reality TV.
Should the author advance past the most simple grasp of the English language, she should consider the utilization of literary devices. For example, sounds (even silence), nature, inanimate objects, anything really, can be brought to life through personification - the tool that not only allows any description to become vivid and captivating, but also aids authors in avoiding the above-mentioned type of narrative.
I will not be finishing this book, because if I wanted boring everyday English and inability to form proper sentences, I would be watching reality TV.
February 10, 2019
This is a 3 book series, it is told from the perspective from many main characters who each get their own sections throughout the book. Unfortunately, book 3 still hasn’t been released after all these years and the second book ends in a major cliffhanger. If you want to avoid disappointment, I would recommend waiting to read this series until we know a third book (with answers!) will be published.
July 29, 2018
Meh
I usually like her books, this once not so much. It just didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. These are supposed to be adults right? Why is everyone so immature? Not just one person but everyone, really?! I read to the end hoping it would get better but it just made me more irritated.
I usually like her books, this once not so much. It just didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. These are supposed to be adults right? Why is everyone so immature? Not just one person but everyone, really?! I read to the end hoping it would get better but it just made me more irritated.
April 5, 2018
Faith and begorrah! Those Irishmen are too hot to handle. Fiona is a pistol and a match for her brothers. Booker has met the love of his life and things sure don’t run smoothly for these two lovebirds. Great book by a fantastic author!
August 24, 2018
Disappointed
I have loved all the previous books I read. They made me laugh out loud, but this one was a disappointment.
Throughout the book I just wanted to tell the characters to grow up!
I have loved all the previous books I read. They made me laugh out loud, but this one was a disappointment.
Throughout the book I just wanted to tell the characters to grow up!
April 12, 2024
Ooooo…such scandal. Ready for the conclusion to this mess. Going to read the next book in this series but it’s not even here in Goodreads. Hmmm. I need to pop a comparable length book in its place to count towards my book challenge.
July 22, 2018
Not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
May 2, 2018
Beers, Hens and Irishmen is one of Meghan's earlier books, and as you read it you can tell her writing style has evolved since then. The story is about an Irish family running a successful pub and B&B in a tourist town called Warbler's Point. The book's main focus is on Fiona the only girl of the family in a family of 4 sibling. A fiery redhead Fiona has been burned before when she fell in love with a tourist and has promised herself not to let this happen again. As we start the story we find Fiona dabbling with her ex Murphy another Irishman that is adored by her brothers and her family; but Fiona knows Murphy is not for her - yet how can she resist a gorgeous guy that's great in bed.
Booker is a world famous Director and decides he wants a quieter life. With the help of his sister he gets a make over and looking like a new man finds himself in Warblers Point for a few months of peace hoping not to be recognised. Booker is staying at the O'Leary B&B and ventures to the pub for food and lays his eyes on Fiona, and from then on can't seem to get her out of his mind.
The relationship between Booker and Fiona builds from a friendship and they both seem like kindred spirits made for each other. The chemistry between the two is well written and their first sexual encounter was scorching hot! I for one wouldn't mind Booker chasing my tail! Meghan has made Booker a genuinely likeable man that hasn't let his status affect who he is, Fiona is girl that took me a little while to warm to and I am not sure why. She is indecisive and scared of getting hurt and all she wants to do is break free of her family, head outside of Warblers point and make something of herself on her own.
Alongside of Fiona and Booker we get to know her brother's Liam, Bradon and Finn. The banter, playfulness and scrapping between the brothers was one of my favourite parts of the book and loved how they shined with their own personalities without being the central focus of the book.
Meghan throws in some great moments between the characters throughout the book, and you soon find yourself sucked into the world of Warbler's point like an addictive soap opera that you don't want to turn off. There are make up's and break up's, laughs a plenty and it all rounds up to a plot twist at the end that destroys the characters we have come to love so far...... What's next in book two?
Booker is a world famous Director and decides he wants a quieter life. With the help of his sister he gets a make over and looking like a new man finds himself in Warblers Point for a few months of peace hoping not to be recognised. Booker is staying at the O'Leary B&B and ventures to the pub for food and lays his eyes on Fiona, and from then on can't seem to get her out of his mind.
The relationship between Booker and Fiona builds from a friendship and they both seem like kindred spirits made for each other. The chemistry between the two is well written and their first sexual encounter was scorching hot! I for one wouldn't mind Booker chasing my tail! Meghan has made Booker a genuinely likeable man that hasn't let his status affect who he is, Fiona is girl that took me a little while to warm to and I am not sure why. She is indecisive and scared of getting hurt and all she wants to do is break free of her family, head outside of Warblers point and make something of herself on her own.
Alongside of Fiona and Booker we get to know her brother's Liam, Bradon and Finn. The banter, playfulness and scrapping between the brothers was one of my favourite parts of the book and loved how they shined with their own personalities without being the central focus of the book.
Meghan throws in some great moments between the characters throughout the book, and you soon find yourself sucked into the world of Warbler's point like an addictive soap opera that you don't want to turn off. There are make up's and break up's, laughs a plenty and it all rounds up to a plot twist at the end that destroys the characters we have come to love so far...... What's next in book two?
March 21, 2014
The Irish elements are what originally got my interest about this book, but as I got farther through the story I found it distracting. The over inflection of Irish accents on the dialogue made this more difficult to read than it should have been. At first, it was an endearing addition to the story. It quickly tip-toed the line to become more annoying. I just want to get that out of the way before the rest of the review.
Meghan Quinn has a steady hand when it comes to crafting a world around her characters that adds to their story and the reader's experience. The world of Warblers Point was what drew me in and kept me turning pages. Reading about it was so much fun. I will continue the series if for nothing else but to revisit Warblers Point.
The characters all had a flair for dramatics. There was a host of characters threaded through the story, and at times I found it difficult to keep up with the who's who in this story. The brothers were my favorite, and I caught myself laughing at their antics numerous times. Fiona was more of a love her or hate her character, and I found myself switching sides with her actions. Ultimately, I was happy with how the ending played out. It left me waiting for my chance to breeze through book two in this series.
Any romance fans with a taste for dramatic Irish hi-jinks will fall in love with this book. It's a slow start, but you can quickly become lost in the world of Warblers Point and the crazy lives of its residents.
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Meghan Quinn and Book Enthusiast Promotions.
Meghan Quinn has a steady hand when it comes to crafting a world around her characters that adds to their story and the reader's experience. The world of Warblers Point was what drew me in and kept me turning pages. Reading about it was so much fun. I will continue the series if for nothing else but to revisit Warblers Point.
The characters all had a flair for dramatics. There was a host of characters threaded through the story, and at times I found it difficult to keep up with the who's who in this story. The brothers were my favorite, and I caught myself laughing at their antics numerous times. Fiona was more of a love her or hate her character, and I found myself switching sides with her actions. Ultimately, I was happy with how the ending played out. It left me waiting for my chance to breeze through book two in this series.
Any romance fans with a taste for dramatic Irish hi-jinks will fall in love with this book. It's a slow start, but you can quickly become lost in the world of Warblers Point and the crazy lives of its residents.
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Meghan Quinn and Book Enthusiast Promotions.
April 29, 2014
his was such a fun book! Not only do we get to read about Fiona, Murphy and Booker which is a smokin’ read itself. We also get to read about 3 H.O.T. Irish brothers, and their antics will have you rolling!
A little about the main characters: Fiona is from a small town and a close knit traditional Irish family. That means the big brothers and the parents that are all up in your business trying to run your life for you. Well they happen to think that Murphy the sexy Irish ski instructor in town is the perfect match for her. Little do they know. Then in walks Booker the sexy blonde tourist that Fiona is instantly attracted to but doesn’t want to get involved with, because tourists never stick around. Whats a girl to do. Well I can tell you that while she is trying to decide what to do we get quite a few smexy scenes!
I loves the fact that this book read almost like a soap opera. We got a number of different story lines all rolled into one. Its almost like we are part of the small town cause we know everyone’s business. Hey I’m from a small town I know that its true ! Anyway this is a great read and if you like to laugh while reading your romance you should check it out. Now I need to get started on the next Warblers Point book !
*copy gifted for honest review
**originaly reviewed for welovekink(dot)com
A little about the main characters: Fiona is from a small town and a close knit traditional Irish family. That means the big brothers and the parents that are all up in your business trying to run your life for you. Well they happen to think that Murphy the sexy Irish ski instructor in town is the perfect match for her. Little do they know. Then in walks Booker the sexy blonde tourist that Fiona is instantly attracted to but doesn’t want to get involved with, because tourists never stick around. Whats a girl to do. Well I can tell you that while she is trying to decide what to do we get quite a few smexy scenes!
I loves the fact that this book read almost like a soap opera. We got a number of different story lines all rolled into one. Its almost like we are part of the small town cause we know everyone’s business. Hey I’m from a small town I know that its true ! Anyway this is a great read and if you like to laugh while reading your romance you should check it out. Now I need to get started on the next Warblers Point book !
*copy gifted for honest review
**originaly reviewed for welovekink(dot)com
February 8, 2017
I love getting to see into the minds of the different characters of this book! I fell in love with each and every one of them. I was sucked into their lives and rooting for them! I can't wait to find out how everything unfolds for these characters in the second book. I am such a fan of all of Meghan's books. The characters are sassy, sexy, complex, relatable, and funny. The O'Leary family is a force to be reckoned with, and I want them to be a part of my family!
August 7, 2014
Every book by Meghan I would give 100 starts. She writes with such wit and attention to detail. Great connection and character development. Just call me always wanting more
August 23, 2015
pretty good, I'm willing to see where it goes
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March 18, 2016released
February 15, 2016
3.5 stars
June 13, 2016
Loved this book, and ive already started on book #2
December 31, 2016
DNF. I love this author, but I could just not get into the writing in this book.
May 7, 2014
Review to come :)
dnf
October 17, 2017DNF 40%.
At times I love Meghan Quinn's style. But these so called loving brothers spent too much time controlling, ignoring, or slut shaming their own sister for me to tolerate one more f***** page. And Fionna, seriously, grow a damn spine.
At times I love Meghan Quinn's style. But these so called loving brothers spent too much time controlling, ignoring, or slut shaming their own sister for me to tolerate one more f***** page. And Fionna, seriously, grow a damn spine.
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January 12, 2018Never grabbed my attention. I started it but the 3rd person didn’t feel right for this book. It was shallow from the start so I saw no point in continuing. I’m so glad the author’s later books have a lot more substance.
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