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High Five Novella #3
Shamrock Kisses
Am I going to get lucky? Maybe if the hunky nerd I met yesterday takes me up on my invite to attend High Five's St. Paddy's Day party …
Rachel Wagner, who’s sworn off dating apps, is the last single one in her friend group. Focused on running her thriving cleaning business in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the thirty-one-year-old is caught off guard when she stumbles upon a bearded nerd while cleaning her biggest client’s lake house.
Patrick Nowak, a reclusive cat-loving hacker, prefers code to conversation and planned to spend the St. Patrick’s Day weekend out of Chicago enjoying a digital detox at his friend's lake house. But when Rachel, a confident brunette who seems way out of his league, invites him to a local bar's St. Paddy's party, his anxiety just might prevent him from taking her up on the offer.
In a game of attraction and vulnerability, neither of them is prepared for just how much their lives can change in a day.
(This is Book #3 in an interconnected series. It is encouraged, but not essential, to read Santa's Coming and Cupid's Shot before reading Shamrock Kisses.)
Romance Tropes: Instant Connection, Strangers to Lovers, Small Town, Holiday Romance, Younger Man, Nerdy Guy Gets the Girl
Rachel Wagner, who’s sworn off dating apps, is the last single one in her friend group. Focused on running her thriving cleaning business in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the thirty-one-year-old is caught off guard when she stumbles upon a bearded nerd while cleaning her biggest client’s lake house.
Patrick Nowak, a reclusive cat-loving hacker, prefers code to conversation and planned to spend the St. Patrick’s Day weekend out of Chicago enjoying a digital detox at his friend's lake house. But when Rachel, a confident brunette who seems way out of his league, invites him to a local bar's St. Paddy's party, his anxiety just might prevent him from taking her up on the offer.
In a game of attraction and vulnerability, neither of them is prepared for just how much their lives can change in a day.
(This is Book #3 in an interconnected series. It is encouraged, but not essential, to read Santa's Coming and Cupid's Shot before reading Shamrock Kisses.)
Romance Tropes: Instant Connection, Strangers to Lovers, Small Town, Holiday Romance, Younger Man, Nerdy Guy Gets the Girl
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2025
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About the author
Serena Pier
14 books631 followersSerena Pier is a recovering girl boss, mom, and wife. After being called a brat for as long as she can remember, she decided to lean into it—writing sassy, strong, complex female characters who fully embrace the sexy side of the word. Her books are influenced by her endless fascination with power dynamics and how they play out in relationships, workplaces, and everyday life. Most of her stories are set in and around Chicago, paying tribute to her Midwestern roots and love of all things dairy. When she isn’t in front of a screen, Serena can be found pontooning with her family, enjoying a glass of wine with friends, and driving as fast as she can on the track. Literary Agent - Amanda Wooden, SBR Media
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March 14, 2025
Repeated use of “rawr” and “kitten” wanted to kms tbh
January 7, 2025
St Nicolas season is done. Gearing up for St Patrick's season. ☘️
Super light, super easy to go through, and super fun.
Serena wrote these books to showcase dating in your 30s and everything in this series is a testament to that.
I just love the feel-good vibes these books give me.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and feelings are my own and unbiased.
Super light, super easy to go through, and super fun.
Serena wrote these books to showcase dating in your 30s and everything in this series is a testament to that.
I just love the feel-good vibes these books give me.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and feelings are my own and unbiased.
December 30, 2024
— ( ☘️ ) arc review ⊹
shamrock kisses is the third installment in the high five novella series, featuring the intriguing story of rachel and patrick. patrick, a dedicated nerd, opts for a st. patrick's day escape from chicago, seeking a digital detox at his friend brandon's lakeside retreat. meanwhile, rachel, the last single member of her friend group, is a confident entrepreneur whose cleaning business is thriving, currently working at her largest client's home. when patrick, completely enchanted by rachel—who seems far beyond his reach—is inivited to a st. paddy's celebration, she is caught off guard by his nerdy charm. will this encounter lead to a fleeting romance, or could it blossom into something deeper?
this was my first experience reading a book by serena pier, and i have to say, i wasn't blown away, but I wasn't let down either. the novella has a charming and lighthearted vibe. i'm definitely a fan of nerdy characters, and this story delivered on that front. given that it's a novella, i didn't anticipate too much depth, but i did wish the characters had a bit more chemistry.
⤿ reverse age gap
⤿ strangers to lovers
⤿ insta love
⤿ small town
⤿ holiday romance
⤿ nerdy guy gets the girl
thank you author and grey's promotion for providing me an e-arc in exchange for my honest review!
shamrock kisses is the third installment in the high five novella series, featuring the intriguing story of rachel and patrick. patrick, a dedicated nerd, opts for a st. patrick's day escape from chicago, seeking a digital detox at his friend brandon's lakeside retreat. meanwhile, rachel, the last single member of her friend group, is a confident entrepreneur whose cleaning business is thriving, currently working at her largest client's home. when patrick, completely enchanted by rachel—who seems far beyond his reach—is inivited to a st. paddy's celebration, she is caught off guard by his nerdy charm. will this encounter lead to a fleeting romance, or could it blossom into something deeper?
౨ৎ ⋮ I’m imagining our life together, imagining what it would be like to do this every night. To have her by my side, to keep learning everything there is to know about her.
this was my first experience reading a book by serena pier, and i have to say, i wasn't blown away, but I wasn't let down either. the novella has a charming and lighthearted vibe. i'm definitely a fan of nerdy characters, and this story delivered on that front. given that it's a novella, i didn't anticipate too much depth, but i did wish the characters had a bit more chemistry.
⤿ reverse age gap
⤿ strangers to lovers
⤿ insta love
⤿ small town
⤿ holiday romance
⤿ nerdy guy gets the girl
thank you author and grey's promotion for providing me an e-arc in exchange for my honest review!
June 8, 2025
5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐️
3 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 17, 18, 23
First person, dual POV 🫶🏻
Patrick (MMC's) and Rachel (FMC)
This is one of the best novellas I've ever read/listened to. Considering that it's a short story, it doesn't feel rushed, and the plot was coherent and realistic.
I must admit that a story with a shy & nerdy MMC is my cryptonite, bonus points if he has a dirty mouth and is naughty behind closed doors.
So yes, this novella deserves 5 stars 🌟 imo, and I wish that I could read more about the MC's and what happens to them next. In other words, I didn't want this story to end.
Happy reading! 📚
3 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 17, 18, 23
First person, dual POV 🫶🏻
Patrick (MMC's) and Rachel (FMC)
This is one of the best novellas I've ever read/listened to. Considering that it's a short story, it doesn't feel rushed, and the plot was coherent and realistic.
I must admit that a story with a shy & nerdy MMC is my cryptonite, bonus points if he has a dirty mouth and is naughty behind closed doors.
So yes, this novella deserves 5 stars 🌟 imo, and I wish that I could read more about the MC's and what happens to them next. In other words, I didn't want this story to end.
Happy reading! 📚
February 19, 2025
I listened to this audio and loved the narrators. It’s about a 2 hour audio book, and it was so much fun. This is a sweet and spicy St. Patrick’s Day themed novella and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love this series from Serena Pier.
March 18, 2025
I think this might be my favorite of the series! Super fast paced, fun spicy novella. Love this series. I loved Rachel she’s my fav female character in this series. I loved that Patrick was nerdy and that anxiety/depression was represented esp by the MMC. I hated the nickname he gave her tho gave me the ick. 4⭐️ def recommend reading these!
July 12, 2025
3.5/5
Cute novella set in the small town of Lake Geneva. This novella follows the story of Rachel (who is friends with Emily and Sarah) and Patrick and it's set around St. Patrick's Day. Patrick is a shy guy who works as a hacker in Chicago, who decided to accompany his friend Brandon for a weekend in Lake Geneva. Once he arrives in Lake Geneva, he meets Rachel, who runs a cleaning business.
Overall the story felt very short; there were some aspects in the relationship that moved way too quick to the point that makes the story unrealistic. So far, this is the novella with the least amount of spice. However, I will still be reading the remaining novellas in the series.
Cute novella set in the small town of Lake Geneva. This novella follows the story of Rachel (who is friends with Emily and Sarah) and Patrick and it's set around St. Patrick's Day. Patrick is a shy guy who works as a hacker in Chicago, who decided to accompany his friend Brandon for a weekend in Lake Geneva. Once he arrives in Lake Geneva, he meets Rachel, who runs a cleaning business.
Overall the story felt very short; there were some aspects in the relationship that moved way too quick to the point that makes the story unrealistic. So far, this is the novella with the least amount of spice. However, I will still be reading the remaining novellas in the series.
March 6, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.75/5)
If you’re in the mood for a quick, spicy St. Patrick’s Day read, Shamrock Kisses delivers exactly that! This novella is short, steamy, and fun, making it perfect for a festive, low-commitment romance. I really enjoyed the dynamic within the friend group, and it made me want to go back and check out the first two novellas in the series. Since each book is centered around a holiday, I love the idea of revisiting the group in different seasonal settings. While the story is enjoyable and the spice is top-tier, I would have loved just a little more development to fully connect with the characters. Still, it’s a great pick if you’re looking for something fast and fiery!
If you’re in the mood for a quick, spicy St. Patrick’s Day read, Shamrock Kisses delivers exactly that! This novella is short, steamy, and fun, making it perfect for a festive, low-commitment romance. I really enjoyed the dynamic within the friend group, and it made me want to go back and check out the first two novellas in the series. Since each book is centered around a holiday, I love the idea of revisiting the group in different seasonal settings. While the story is enjoyable and the spice is top-tier, I would have loved just a little more development to fully connect with the characters. Still, it’s a great pick if you’re looking for something fast and fiery!
March 22, 2025
Cute
Bought in Kindle - 103 Pages
Small Town
St.Paddy Day Romance
Insta Love
Mid Spice
Ok, I'm actually really enjoying these little novellas when they come out seasonally. They are so cute and with a hint of spice and a nice little HEA too.
Rachel invites Patrick to 'High Five' the bar that seems to be lucky for all her gal pals. There's an instant connection, lots of flirting and by the end of the day they are both talking about making things permanent and travelling together. So cute!
Bought in Kindle - 103 Pages
Small Town
St.Paddy Day Romance
Insta Love
Mid Spice
Ok, I'm actually really enjoying these little novellas when they come out seasonally. They are so cute and with a hint of spice and a nice little HEA too.
Rachel invites Patrick to 'High Five' the bar that seems to be lucky for all her gal pals. There's an instant connection, lots of flirting and by the end of the day they are both talking about making things permanent and travelling together. So cute!
December 22, 2024
This is a quick and easy holiday read, with a cute little romance.
I like the two characters but I did struggle to see any chemistry between them, it seemed a little forced.
I like the two characters but I did struggle to see any chemistry between them, it seemed a little forced.
September 15, 2025
1.5⭐ / 2🌶️
[📱+🎧] ebook + audio
audiobook 🎧 — duet, Grayson Owens & Savannah Thomas
— vibezz
🍀cleaning company owner fmc
💰 cybersecurity chief mmc
🍀 weekend getaway
💰 insta-love
mini blurb — ✍🏻
While on a little getaway on his friend's lake house, Patrick stumbles upon Rachel, she invites him at the local pub's party and they hit it off from there.
//
Well, this one was not my thing.
I did not enjoyed so much the story, the characters did not captivated me in the least, honestly I found everything a bit bland.
But again, this is just my personal opinion.
[📱+🎧] ebook + audio
audiobook 🎧 — duet, Grayson Owens & Savannah Thomas
— vibezz
🍀cleaning company owner fmc
💰 cybersecurity chief mmc
🍀 weekend getaway
💰 insta-love
mini blurb — ✍🏻
While on a little getaway on his friend's lake house, Patrick stumbles upon Rachel, she invites him at the local pub's party and they hit it off from there.
//
Well, this one was not my thing.
I did not enjoyed so much the story, the characters did not captivated me in the least, honestly I found everything a bit bland.
But again, this is just my personal opinion.
July 6, 2025
4.5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5 (rounded up)
Yes! I loved this book so so so much.
I am such a huge fan of a switch up dynamic. You got the younger, nerdy MMC and the older, dominant FMC.
I was hooked right from the start with these two. And once the spice kicked in? I devoured it all as quick as I could.
You get:
• Contemporary Romance
• Spicy
• Novella
• Small Town
• Hacker MMC
• Insta Love
• Reverse Age Gap
I highly recommend this one! Available on KU, ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
Yes! I loved this book so so so much.
I am such a huge fan of a switch up dynamic. You got the younger, nerdy MMC and the older, dominant FMC.
I was hooked right from the start with these two. And once the spice kicked in? I devoured it all as quick as I could.
You get:
• Contemporary Romance
• Spicy
• Novella
• Small Town
• Hacker MMC
• Insta Love
• Reverse Age Gap
I highly recommend this one! Available on KU, ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
December 22, 2024
This was a quick and easy little holiday read. Cute &
Fun! I’ve really enjoyed the characters in this series & loved all the st Patrick’s day vibes!
Fun! I’ve really enjoyed the characters in this series & loved all the st Patrick’s day vibes!
March 4, 2025
A quick and spicy read! These are the perfect holiday novellas! Highly recommend.
December 27, 2024
Okay so first. My star rating is actually a 4.5 only because it took a little bit for the beginning to grip me into the story. No spoilers because this is an ARC read but can I just say WOW! I was so sad when I saw “the end”. Everything about this book was so good, the banter was bantering! I’d definitely recommend reading this book to all my romance readers. A little spicy but also a good plot and background on the characters! Loved it!
January 25, 2025
reverse age gap
strangers to lovers
insta love
small town
holiday romance
This is the third book in Serena's holiday series. I LOVED the Christmas and Valentine's Day one but unfortunately this one didn't work for me. I didn't feel the chemistry between these two and things felt a bit forced.
I look forward to the Easter one coming soon though!
Thanks for this ARC greys promotion
strangers to lovers
insta love
small town
holiday romance
This is the third book in Serena's holiday series. I LOVED the Christmas and Valentine's Day one but unfortunately this one didn't work for me. I didn't feel the chemistry between these two and things felt a bit forced.
I look forward to the Easter one coming soon though!
Thanks for this ARC greys promotion
July 16, 2025
2.5✨
By far the weakest of this holiday themed romance novellas so far. This time a guy called Patrick finding someone on none-other than St. Patrick's Day.
I'm not one to kink shame, in fact this book has one I enjoy that isn't seen often in contemporary romance. However, the frequent use of certain dialogue and language really turned me off from this book.
Hoping the rest of the series go better
By far the weakest of this holiday themed romance novellas so far. This time a guy called Patrick finding someone on none-other than St. Patrick's Day.
I'm not one to kink shame, in fact this book has one I enjoy that isn't seen often in contemporary romance. However, the frequent use of certain dialogue and language really turned me off from this book.
Hoping the rest of the series go better
December 30, 2024
I had the pleasure of reading this as an advanced reader copy for my honest review ,
I loved this!! All of these cute spicy holiday novellas are so fun!!
I love that Patrick meets his soulmate on St. Patrick’s day! and the fact that he is nerdy is a plus!! Highly recommend
I loved this!! All of these cute spicy holiday novellas are so fun!!
I love that Patrick meets his soulmate on St. Patrick’s day! and the fact that he is nerdy is a plus!! Highly recommend
May 27, 2025
"Shamrock Kisses" follows the story of Patrick and Rachel.
Patrick is a nerd and hacker who now works at the company he originally hacked into. Rachel is a house cleaner for the family of Patrick's friend, Brandon. The two meet when Patrick decides he doesn’t want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the city, so he and Brandon head to Brandon's family's lake house, which is more like a mansion. Upon arriving at the lake house, they find that "the help" is still there, cleaning. Rachel, who manages the cleaning service, apologizes for running behind but invites Patrick and Brandon to join her at High Five, the local dive bar, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day before she leaves.
However, Brandon is sober and decides not to go, encouraging Patrick to attend without him. At the bar, Patrick and Rachel have a great time hanging out and playing beer pong. Just as they're enjoying each other's company, Patrick receives an emergency call from the CEO, which he must attend to. Rachel chooses to accompany him as he deals with the situation.
While Patrick is preoccupied, Brandon talks to Rachel and hints that there is more to "Patch" than she might realize, suggesting she should Google him.
What does Rachel discover? How does their relationship develop? Read "Shamrock Kisses" to find out more.
Patrick is a nerd and hacker who now works at the company he originally hacked into. Rachel is a house cleaner for the family of Patrick's friend, Brandon. The two meet when Patrick decides he doesn’t want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the city, so he and Brandon head to Brandon's family's lake house, which is more like a mansion. Upon arriving at the lake house, they find that "the help" is still there, cleaning. Rachel, who manages the cleaning service, apologizes for running behind but invites Patrick and Brandon to join her at High Five, the local dive bar, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day before she leaves.
However, Brandon is sober and decides not to go, encouraging Patrick to attend without him. At the bar, Patrick and Rachel have a great time hanging out and playing beer pong. Just as they're enjoying each other's company, Patrick receives an emergency call from the CEO, which he must attend to. Rachel chooses to accompany him as he deals with the situation.
While Patrick is preoccupied, Brandon talks to Rachel and hints that there is more to "Patch" than she might realize, suggesting she should Google him.
What does Rachel discover? How does their relationship develop? Read "Shamrock Kisses" to find out more.
December 23, 2024
what a cute novella, rachel and patrick were so cute and their story was so sweet. i loved that the girls and guys from the last two books were brought up too and enjoyed the whole storyline of this series. patrick was such a shy nerdy boy and i loved it. rachel was determined to be happy and im so glad the story ended how it did. definitely recommend this series! it’s so adorable and i loved every minute of it!
January 6, 2025
☘️☘️☘️ARC review ☘️☘️☘️
3.5 ⭐️
This was again a super fun and easy read!
I loved how confident Rachel was, and Patrick was such a sweetheart.
However I did like the other books more. This one was still fun, but I liked the tension and chemistry in the others a bit more.
Anyway where can I find a friend group like Sarah, Emily and Rachel???? I love their friendship so much
Oh and the phone-call scene???? HOT 🥵
3.5 ⭐️
This was again a super fun and easy read!
I loved how confident Rachel was, and Patrick was such a sweetheart.
However I did like the other books more. This one was still fun, but I liked the tension and chemistry in the others a bit more.
Anyway where can I find a friend group like Sarah, Emily and Rachel???? I love their friendship so much
Oh and the phone-call scene???? HOT 🥵
March 18, 2025
This book was suggested reading on a smutty St. Patrick’s Day list and was rated 3/5 peppers on a spice scale. This is a cute book about the meet cute and subsequent day the new couple spend together getting to know one another. There is no other substance to the book and it’s pretty short; only about 100 pages. The pepper rating was huge overshot and I personally would give this 1/5 peppers. The MMC goes down on the FMC twice and the FMC blows the MMC once. It’s really nothing to write home about spice wise.
Since I picked this book to read a smutty holiday novella, I would say it’s just okay, since it’s not what I would consider smutty in the least.
Since I picked this book to read a smutty holiday novella, I would say it’s just okay, since it’s not what I would consider smutty in the least.
January 10, 2025
I have been reading the High Five Novella series by Serena Pier and every book she put out, I have been obsessed with. Each book is holiday themed. You definitely want to read them in order. Also love that the stories are based in Lake Geneva, WI.
Today is the release of Shamrock Kisses and it’s St. Patrick’s ☘️ themed. This story follows Patrick and Rachel. It’s a quick and spicy romance read. So many banters (which I love). Highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
Today is the release of Shamrock Kisses and it’s St. Patrick’s ☘️ themed. This story follows Patrick and Rachel. It’s a quick and spicy romance read. So many banters (which I love). Highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
January 8, 2025
Cute St Paddy’s Day edition to the high five novella series. Unfortunately I think this is my least favorite of the three so far but I would still recommend it. I really enjoyed the first part of the book. I loved the banter between the 2 main characters. But when it came to the spicy scenes I feel like the characters seemed to lack chemistry and it felt kind of forced/awkward.
February 27, 2025
This was a fun and spicy novella- perfect for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
“Patrick is a nerd in the streets, and a fucking freak in the sheets.”
☘️ Short & Spicy
☘️ Duel POV
☘️ Insta- love
☘️ Duet Narration Audiobook
☘️ Interconnected holiday novella series
“Patrick is a nerd in the streets, and a fucking freak in the sheets.”
☘️ Short & Spicy
☘️ Duel POV
☘️ Insta- love
☘️ Duet Narration Audiobook
☘️ Interconnected holiday novella series
March 14, 2025
This was the third story in this series of holiday novellas. I did like this one, but not as much as the first two. Not sure if I can pinpoint exactly why. I know I’m not a fan of the “good boy” that was mentioned a couple of times, so maybe that was what threw me off. Other than that, it was cute.
Will I read the next novella that releases next week? Yes, I sure will!
Will I read the next novella that releases next week? Yes, I sure will!
January 4, 2025
This was a cute read and I loved the St Patty’s Day vibes. I felt there was a lack of connection between the characters but I did like both of them overall.
March 7, 2025
Cutesy, flirty, and a little bit spicy. Such a fun novella, I love the depth to these characters even in such a short book. The pacing is great, there’s plenty of banter and flirting to balance out the romance and spice.
Perfect as a palette cleanser or if you just want a quick, low intensity read that can still grip your attention and pull you in.
Perfect as a palette cleanser or if you just want a quick, low intensity read that can still grip your attention and pull you in.
January 6, 2026
what horny high schooler got a publisher
January 9, 2025
Thank you to Serena Pier for an eARC copy of Shamrock Kisses. Here is my honest review.
This was a quick, fun and spicy palate cleanser of a read! It is the third in an interconnected standalone series for the High Five Novellas but can be read as a stand alone.
The story features 31 year old Rachel Wagner who is the last single lady of her friends group. While cleaning one of her clients homes she meets Patrick Nowak, reclusive cat-loving hacker staying at his friends lake house. Rachel takes a leap and invites him to a St. Paddy's Day party at her friends local bar.
He takes the bait and meets up with her. They spend a pretty hot few days together and realize just how quickly life can change.
If you like insta-like/insta-love, a younger man with an older woman, holiday romcoms and when the nerdy guy gets the girl, then you might like this one.
This was a quick, fun and spicy palate cleanser of a read! It is the third in an interconnected standalone series for the High Five Novellas but can be read as a stand alone.
The story features 31 year old Rachel Wagner who is the last single lady of her friends group. While cleaning one of her clients homes she meets Patrick Nowak, reclusive cat-loving hacker staying at his friends lake house. Rachel takes a leap and invites him to a St. Paddy's Day party at her friends local bar.
He takes the bait and meets up with her. They spend a pretty hot few days together and realize just how quickly life can change.
If you like insta-like/insta-love, a younger man with an older woman, holiday romcoms and when the nerdy guy gets the girl, then you might like this one.
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