Falling For the Irish

The O'Briens #1

by Bryce Quinn

I’m not looking for love.
But I’m definitely up for a little fun.

And Roan Walsh?
He looks exactly like the kind of fun I could use — a gorgeous man with a wicked smile and a body that should come with a warning label. When he invites me on an adventure, I don’t think twice.

What I don’t expect is for that adventure to turn into something more.
Because Roan isn’t just a good time — he’s smart, protective, and way too good at getting under my skin.

I told myself I wouldn’t fall for anyone.
But this man?
He’s making me want everything I swore I wouldn’t.

It’s reckless.
It’s messy.
And it’s exactly what I need.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Friends To Lovers, Sports Romance, Sports, Contemporary Romance

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2025

Reviews

[Autumn Jeffery · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review


My thoughts: I loveeeee the strangers to lovers trope in this one 🔥 Roan is the ultimate bad boy exterior with a cinnamon roll personality simply obsessed with Jenna in all the best ways. Roan is willing to drop everything and give Jenna the time she needs to realize what everyone else already knows… The protective side of Roan & his family is to die for and I swear I could hear the Irish accents as I’m reading this one 🤭

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falling for the Irish by Bryce Quinn is a breezy, engaging romance that follows Jenna Scott—a young college professor determined to live life on her own terms. With her pregnant best friend Nina misses their night out, Jenna finds herself thrown into an unexpected night of flirtation when a bold request at a local bar catches the eye of two irresistible Irish men. One of them, Roan, sweeps her into the electric atmosphere of an MMA fight, setting the stage for a night of sizzling chemistry and carefree passion.

Despite Jenna’s insistence that it was merely a one-night stand, Roan’s genuine feelings and the warmth of his fiercely loyal Irish family begin to break down her walls. As their friendship deepens, outside forces—including Roan’s childhood best friend, who views Jenna as competition—complicate matters and force Jenna to reconsider what she truly wants. The story is filled with lively banter, a dash of humor, and plenty of spicy moments that keep the pages turning.

Overall, Falling for the Irish is a quick and fun read that balances high-energy encounters with heartfelt moments. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would rate it 3.5 stars.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved how non-traditional this romance was, it really made the story stand out from others. Jenna is scared of relationships because of her past, so she has a strict rule against them. But something about Roan is different. She's ready to kick him out after their one hot night together, but he convinces her to be just friends, and she just can't say no! Commence the slow burn!

I loved that we really got to see their relationship and conversations grow as they got to know each other. I also loved that while there was sexual tension, not everything in their relationship was about sex.

Overall, this was a very sweet story and I really enjoyed it! The sibling/cousin banter was too good and it was so fun seeing that dynamic.

[Alodia B Storm · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

Falling For The Irish can be your go-to option when you want to read cozy romance. So Jenna is almost reaching her 30 era soon and she feels like she's missing a lot in life. She has been in some serious, long-term relationships that eventually don't work and soon becomes closed-off when it comes to love.

But that is until she got ditched last minute by her best friend on her own birthday date. She meets Roan and the man is captivated the moment she speaks her witty remarks. They have a one-night stand but she's still wanting to guard her heart. She tries to push him away, he wants to be friends, but we all know where this is going, right? Especially when he falls first?

🔥He falls first
🔥Opposites attract
🔥Strangers to Lovers
🔥One night stand
🔥Cinnamon roll hero
🔥MMA fighter
🔥Found family
🔥Sassy heroine
🔥Spicy

This is new for me. I always go for the darker when it comes to romance so when I decided to give this book a try, I was a bit nervous but still I wanted to see. And it turns out to be good!

This is the kind of romance you'll want to read after getting your heart broken. Away from all the dramas or painful twists, this has the cozy vibe that'll pamper you from page one. The story is pretty straightfoward and I like how there are so many different situations in the story that brings color to Jenna and Roan's 'friendship'. This book gives strong note on found-family trope. We can see from the way they spend their weekend on Jenna's parents' home or when she visits Roan's family, not to mention the rugby match and all the hangouts with the younger members of the family.

It's so painfully clear that Roan wants her but since Jenna is still being guarded, she refuses to acknowledge it. But I'm glad she gets the awakening that she needs. I think her friendship with Nina also helps her realize that it's been him too all along. And she wastes no time to tell that to him. She has a fire energy that I like which complements Roan's sunshine demeanor. I love how Roan's family is just this big group of people with so much love to give. My sensitive heart is so comforted by it. 🥹

[Sierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review ⭐️

Falling For The Irish
By: Bryce Quinn
Available: 03.21.25
4/5⭐️
2/5🌶️

Tropes:
🤍Cinnamon Roll MMC
🤍Sassy FMC
🤍One Night Stand
🤍MMA Fighter
🤍He Falls First
🤍Meet The Family
🤍Strangers to Lovers

This is the perfect book for anyone that’s looking for something with Hallmark feel good love story vibes with some spice added in and a whole lot of witty banter. It’s a light fun read with declarations of love that leap off the page. Seriously this MMC knows how to treat a lady!

Jenna is reaching her 30’s era and feels like something is missing from her life after spending so much of her adult in steady long trem relationships. She simply decides she won’t do it anymore on the eve of her 30th birthday she’s set to meet up with her best friend at a pub but then her best friend stands her up and she meets Roan. This man is instantly captivated by her witty remarks and alluring body. They have a one night stand (two days if we’re technical 😍) and when Roan asks to see Jenna again the walls around her heart are so high she tells him that they should be friends. She tries to push him away but well it’s a cute story, go dig in for yourself.

This story is cozy and definitely something to read if you’re heartbroken or just in the mood for something sweet. The witty banter and the way Roan treats Jenna is completely swoon worthy and makes you believe that a love like that exists somewhere in the world.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
📕: Falling For The Irish by Bryce Quinn
Why you’ll love this book!!
One Night Stand
He falls first
Opposites attract
Strangers to Lovers
One Night Stand
Cinnamon Roll Hero
MMA fighter
Found Family
Sassy Heroine
Spicy


This book hooked me from the beginning I fell in love with the story and characters!!
I read this book in a day.. Jenna is such a strong and kind FMC and Roan was also an amazing MMC His personality and charm and instant attraction to Jenna was wonderful.. This is Author Bryce Quinn debut book and she knocked it out of the park with this book!!

[Alexis Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very cute and loving book. I enjoyed how the main characters were slightly older and how the attraction was from the start. I enjoyed the big family dynamic, drama, banter and everything else that made this story interesting and exciting. The story was kept at a good pace and had lots of background to give as well

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ This was a super fun, easy read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The family vibe was top tier and Roan was perfection.

The only scenes that annoyed me a bit were between Jenna and Nina, it was a bit OTT and constantly mentioned how they were each others bestie.

[Domi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of *Falling for the Irish*, and I must say, this book is an absolute delight! It’s cute, adorable, and perfectly encapsulates the joy of falling in love against all odds.

The story features a charming mix of tropes that romance readers adore, including a one-night stand that blossoms into much more. The heroine is sassy and totally relatable, while Roan Walsh, the MMA fighter, is tough yet tender.

Quinn expertly blends humor, heart, and spice, creating a narrative that is both engaging and fun. The adventure they embark on together is not just about romance but also about personal growth and finding a sense of belonging. The found family aspect adds depth, making the characters’ journey even more compelling.

[Gabbie333 · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute, I loved their banter the whole way through & who doesn’t love an Irish man 😭

[Mandy (Bestie Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read with some great tropes! Jenna is anti relationships in a bid to protect her heart. Roan falls first and hard and is a cinnamon roll hero towards our heroine. Loved the connections and found family.
Tropes:
One Night Stand
He falls first
Opposites attract
Cinnamon Roll Hero
MMA fighter
Found Family
If you enjoy these tropes definitely pick up Falling For the Irish!

[Leigh Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review:

This book was a perfectly cute, quick read. The characters are well-written and realistic. I really enjoy that Jenna isn't the typical FMC and that he fell first. My only complaint is that the ending felt rushed, and I would have loved to have experienced more of their road trip in Florida. In essence, I loved the story so much that I wanted MORE.

[Lindsey Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️

What a wonderful, fun, romantic debut novel from Bryce Quinn. I loved everything about this book. The cozy vibes, the romance between our two MCs, the spice that just kept getting better and better, and the happily ever after that I love to see. Bryce wrote an easy to read, perfectly paced story that brought together two strangers and a love blossomed. With low drama and no twists, this was the perfect book to curl up with on a rainy, lazy day and just get lost between the pages.

Jenna is about to be thirty and feels like her life isn’t anywhere near what it should be. Due to a number of failed relationships, she has become closed off to finding love and putting herself out there. I wanted to hug her so many times and just tell her that life gets better and her best years are not behind her yet. When her best friend stands her up on her birthday, she meets a handsome stranger. She decides to allow herself a little fun, but no strings.

Roan can’t believe the gorgeous girl he just met while out. She has a sassy mouth, a quick wit, and seems to be as into him as he is her. As the night continues, he wants more, and gets it. When it comes time to say goodbye, he wants to see Jenna again, but she isn’t as quick to say yes. When she offers friendship, he agrees, because something is better than nothing. I loved how Roan helped Jenna bring her walls down and doesn’t let her push him away. He will be exactly the kind of friend she needs.

I fully loved reading this book and Bryce wrote some amazing characters! I loved the MMA sport, not seen enough in books, and the tension that continued to build between Jenna and Roan. Bryce writes in a way that makes you believe in love and that it can be found as long as you are open to finding it. This hopeless romantic loves this vibe in books and wholeheartedly agrees! As winter melts away and spring brings new life, take a chance on this new author and her debut novel. You won’t regret it!

As always, review any author notes before reading.

Tropes:
🥊One Night Stand
🍀Strangers to Lovers
🥊Opposites Attract
🍀Sassy Heroine
🥊MMA Fighter
🍀Cinnamon Roll Hero
🥊Found Family
🍀He Falls First

[Amilia Poling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, I sat and read this book in a single sitting. I could not put it down! I loved this book so much!! I just instantly fell in love with this story and these characters!! Jenna was so adorable in the beginning, but the more we got to know her and see her internal strength and and how her needs and wants for her life had evolved was so real and written so beautifully! I loved getting to see her realize and accept the truths that her friends and loved ones were helping to guide her to, so that she could truly own them for herself and really go for the life she came to realize she wanted! She was such a wonderful and real FMC, and I just loved her so much! And Roan was an amazing MMC, with his instant charm and pull to Jenna in such a sweet way without being overbearing! The way he learned how to read her and what she needed, but while still respecting her wishes and not being a total creeper, was just so swoony and so amazing to see! His determination to keep her comfortable around him and his family, despite his own feelings, was so sweet! It was impossible to NOT fall in love him immediately!! These two were so amazing to see come together and I just loved them together so much!! And this book had the BEST side characters! Nina was a hysterical best friend!! For a relatively short book, I was worried that having Roan's large family introduced would be overwhelming in the pacing of the book, but it was done so well and I really loved the entire cast of characters!! Overall, this was such an amazing book, and I could not be more grateful to be a small part of it's journey!!! 5 stars; 2.75 chili peppers

Tropes:
- ONS to Friends to Lovers
- MMA Fighter MMC
- Professor FMC
- He Falls First, and Harder
- Opposites Attract
- Meddling Family and Friends

[Narci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irish hunk and his a thaisce… This is such a fun story to read so different from your typical romance stories. I just absolutely adore Roan and his willingness to give Jenna all the time she needs for her to realize what is so obvious to everyone else. Roan is definitely the star of this book even though it all based on Jenna’s pov. Roan is the absolute bad boy with his secret MMA and tats with a gooey interior who falls for Jenna wholeheartedly. Roan is the whole package with not only his cooking skills but with his sexy cockiness swager, patience, attentiveness, and most reflective fun nature. I fell in love with the banter of Roan and his family, and Jenna. The more I read the more I fell for those Walsh-O’Brien’s and the Irish hunky men. Jenna is such a strong, smart Professor with an obscure view of her life, her denial runs deep with her unwillingness not to see past her ‘one night stand’ lifestyle attitude, until she really opens her eyes and really sees Roan. I do love how Jenna’s fun, sweet, brave, happy nonchalant attitude and good caring nature always sticking up for the underdog has her obliviously walking into the lion’s den of a future she never dreamed of. Their story starts off fast and hot with Jenna lusting after a shocking revelation only to sizzle down a bit leaving us wanting more. The message behind this story really hits a core with how woman still struggle with issues in today’s society and the injustice. My favorite part of this story is the family dynamic of Roan’s family. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving ARC

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love finds you when you least expect even when you have no intention of looking as college professor Jenna discovered on her thirtieth birthday. In what could almost be a spicy meet cute after she offered to flash a barman in return for a drink, her night out became more eventful than she could ever have dreamt when her bestie stood her up and she ended up at an MMA fight with a redheaded Irishman and that was before things got down and dirty between them.

Falling for the Irish was a fabulous friends to lovers’ romance that began with a one-night stand and ended with the heroine not only finding love but a large and boisterous family who just saying I’d love to adopt me. You’ve gotta love when the hero falls first like Roan did here and who would’ve guessed that beneath the bad boy exterior dwelt a soft and gooey centre …. oh, and he was a chef, just call him Mr Perfect! Jenna was gun-shy when it came to commitment, so he inveigled her into a friends only deal all while hoping the more time he spent with her, she’d eventually fall for him in return. I adored the family dynamics in this book. The love between Roan’s family was obvious and even his brothers fought it was clear that their mum’s word was law. The spice level, the humour, the dialogue - nobody flirts better than an Irishman was perfectly balanced, and parts even had me laughing out loud like the family rugby match. Here’s hoping this is the start of series featuring the Walsh/O’Briens, id love to read more from this crazy family.

[Noe Crockett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man I love an Irishman, and MMC Roan is DIVINE. He’s giving cocky, smoldering deliciousness from the get and I was immediately hooked. This was unputdownable and I read it in one go.

FMC Jenna is very relatable and likable and I love the depiction of her friendship with BFF Nina because I’m not sure the intimacy of many friendships between women are accurately depicted as the soulmate relationships they truly often are.

Jenna is celebrating her birthday and has what’s meant to be a one night stand with Irish hottie Roan. But after that first night, they decide to try a platonic friendship because Jenna has a strict “no seconds” rule when it comes to men.

But let’s get back to Roan for a minute - what a freaking unicorn! 🦄 A beautiful Irish god who recognizes what Jenna needs to be in a relationship and puts his own needs second to give her that? I’m swooning.

This book was such a fun, charming, heartwarming read. I was screaming and laughing and gasping from all of the feels it gave me. Roan’s family was amazing and so funny and dynamic. Jenna’s parents were a hoot and so insightful. This book was one where the supporting characters were just as important and compelling as the main characters.

The spice came right out of the gate and delivered but then it was like a desert for chapter upon chapter and almost killed me. lol. Overall, this was a 3.5 out of 5 stars for me.

[Manda Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝒥𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝒶 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹. 𝐼𝓉’𝓈 𝑔𝑒𝓉𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓈𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝒹𝓈.”

I loved this story so much I read it in one sitting.

The story follows Jenna’s POV and it does not take away from the swoon worthy Roan moments. These two have great chemistry the banter it flowed so easy with them.

The side characters OMG if any of Roan’s BIG family ever get a story or a series I would read it immediately loved them, they absolutely add to the banter.

Jenna is independent and after losing herself in relationships previously her goal is one night stands only, until Roan because he is not taking that answer. This man doesn’t just talk the talk he walks the walk

This is absolutely a great story to pick up if you want something quick and light.

~~What to Expect~~
🥊One Night Stand
🥊He Falls First
🥊Opposites Attract
🥊Chef and MMA Fighter as a hobby
🥊Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🥊Cinnamon Roll Hero
🥊Found Family
🥊Single POV

~~Quote~~
🍀I am obsessed. Obsessed with Roan Walsh, the Irish God. Lets hope nobody can read my thoughts.
🍀For one night I want to feel that someone values me. I want to kiss and caress and hear nice words then go on my own way again.
🍀 “If this hadn’t come up today, how long were you going to wait?” “I would have waited forever”
🍀 “But I’m not family, so you’re not responsible for me.” “You are my family”

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I quickly fell in love with this book and was sad to finish it because I wanted more.

Jenna is an independent, now 30-year old woman. She thinks she knows what she doesn’t want - a relationship, so she only looks for one night stands, and then moves on. She meets Roan and ends up going on an adventure with him. He’s super sexy and the night is combustible between them.

When she tells Roan her stance on nothing more than one night, he quickly suggests a platonic friendship with her - no benefits. She’s skeptical, but agrees.

The slow burn is so so SO good as these two really become best friends. Jenna has the chance to get to know him without feeling pressured for more. Roan is one incredibly sexy and very patient man with the smarts on how to capture Jenna’s heart.

I loved the family scenes and am really hoping to see books featuring Roan’s brothers - Cian and Eoin. Who can get enough of these sexy Irish men!? The Walsh/O’Brien clan is immensely fun with humor and pranks, but unconditional love and support. Jenna’s parents are equally awesome, just further away and two of them instead of 30.

I am thrilled to have discovered this new author and will be looking forward to more books from her.

I received a free ARC from the author and The Author Agency; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an engaging fun read, and clocking in at a little over 250 pages, a relatively quick read as well. Jenna, the FMC, is feeling the loss of her best friend, who is pregnant, married, and no longer at her disposal to hang out. While out one night on her own, she meets Roan, an Irish MMA fighter. They hit it off, and have great chemistry, but Jenna is determined to keep Roan in the friend zone, avoiding any serious relationships after having been burned by long term boyfriends in the past. Roan is quite possibly the most patient man alive- it’s clear he has strong feelings for Jenna, but he’s willing to wait her out, and let her come to terms with her own feelings first, without pushing her.
The banter is fun- Roan’s large Irish family is a wild close-knit group of characters (I see some potential sequels amongst them!) who provide Jenna with a family in the city she lives in.
This was a new author for me, and I really enjoyed her writing!

- He falls first
- MMA fighter
- One night stand
- Friends to lovers
- Cinnamon roll

Thank you to the author and The Author Agency for the opportunity to read this ARC!

[Brennan · Rating 3 out of 5]

College professor Jenna meets MMA fighter/chef/gorgeous, charming Irishman Roan on her 30th birthday and they have a super hot one night stand. However, that is all it can be because Jenna doesn’t do relationships due to bad experiences with them in the past. So Roan convinces her they can just be friends. Romance books things happen, most of them entertaining.
This is the part where I explain (again) that 3 stars is not a bad review. It means the books was good but not great. Here it means I adored Roan and the lovely extended O’Brian family. But it also means I wasn’t a fan of Jenna. I couldn’t relate to her. In a reverse of the typical trope, she is the immature and emotionally stunted one who cannot express her feelings to her parents, best friend or romantic partner, while he is the grown up who knows what he wants and goes after it while giving her space to figure out how to be emotionally honest and mature. I’m just not a fan of that particular storyline. I will however be reading the next book in the series and hoping that whichever O’Brian it is gets a more worthy love interest.

[Hana · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5
If you’ve ever dreamed of a ridiculously hot Irishman looking at you like you personally hung the moon while his giant, meddling, lovable family adopts you on sight—congrats, Falling for the Irish is your new favorite book. ☘️💚

Jenna is on a self-imposed “no relationships” diet after years of serious (and seriously disappointing) love life choices. But one birthday, one canceled girls' night, and one well-timed meet-cute later, she finds herself in the orbit of Roan Walsh—MMA fighter, human golden retriever, and the kind of man who doesn’t just fall first, he plummets. They agree it’s just one night (okay, two, but who’s counting?), but Roan isn’t the type to let a good thing slip away without a fight. And he fights dirty. (Emotionally, people. Emotionally.)

But let’s talk about the real stars here—Roan’s chaotic, hilarious, aggressively affectionate Irish family. If you don’t walk away from this book wanting to be immediately adopted by them, I have questions. The cousin-sibling-bestie banter? Elite. The loyalty? Unmatched. The constant nosiness? A+ meddling skills. Honestly, Roan might be book-boyfriend material, but his family is book-family goals.

This book is the perfect balance of swoon, spice, and send-me-a-Walsh (or O'Brien) brother-immediately energy. Jenna’s sass + Roan’s persistence + one wildly entertaining Irish family = a rom-com you need in your life. Grab your Guinness (or, let’s be real, your coffee), and prepare to fall hard.

[Fae · Rating 2 out of 5]

The starting was great, hero and heroine had good chemistry, in and out of bed. I really enjoyed the first 10% of the book. Unfortunately, it seems that the goodness of the book ended after their one night stand. The heroine decides to keep their relationship strictly as friends, and that’s where the direction of whole book went.

The pacing was horrible. They had a one night stand, then become friends for 85% of the book without anything romantically happening to either of them—I don’t know what others saw, but what I saw was only the hero being a nice friend to the heroine, before the heroine suddenly realises in the last 2 chapters of the book that she was in love with the hero. Then after she does, they get together with no issues. It seems abrupt, and unbelievable.

My issue was that in that “friendship period”, there were really acting like friends to me, there was no tension, no good chemistry like they had in the first 10% and suddenly they were a couple at the back? I truly don’t believe this romance.

[Mags · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5 rounded to 4 stars

Jenna was looking for a bad boy with a soft side and she found him. Roan being a well-built and tattooed guy seemed like her pre-birthday wish come true. And one night in a pub changed into a whirlwind of events - going to her first MMA fight, taking the MMA fighter home, striking a friendship with him and by extension his whole family. I absolutely loved the family banter and all the love they shared.
And I liked seeing how Jenna step by step realized that she might be actually looking for a relationship with this special person she found by accident.
What I wasn't a fan of was the touch of OW (or other female friend) drama and how it was resolved at the end. It left a little to be desired when it comes to full-fledged closure.

I hope that the author continues with the lovestories of other members of Walsh/O'Brien family!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Amie Ambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ Review
NOW, let's be real-most of us are not on the hunt for love.
Nope, not Jenna for sure. But the prospect of a bit of adventure? Count her in.
And enter Roan Walsh: a stunning specimen with a grin so charming it should come with a health warning. When he invites Jenna to
join him on a spontaneous escapade on the night before her 30th birthday throughout San Francisco, how could she possibly say no?

What she didn't foresee was this adventure morphing into something deeper and something deeper than her one night stand policy. Sure, Roan's got the looks, but it's his intelligence, protectiveness, and knack for getting under Jenna's skin that truly sparks her interest, even though Jenna had sworn off relationships. But Roan? He's made her reconsider everything she thought she had wanted. It's reckless. It's messy. And do we dare say it? It's just what Jenna might need right now.

What I truly admire about Quinn is her ability to craft these awesomely relatable characters. Jenna is a breath of fresh air-so many of us have navigated the murky waters of bad relationships, leading her to prioritize one-night stands and keep her soul mate as her BFF Nina.

Enter Ronan, who, despite her no-strings-attached approach, insists on building a friendship first, of course after a night/ day of mind blowing sex. It's a beautifully patient strategy that allows Jenna a chance to explore the possibility of a future with him. But let's be real, will it remain just friends?

As for Ronan, he's downright swoon-worthy!
Patient, kindhearted, that body, loving, and bursting with life-if I could snag a Ronan for myself, l'd do it in a heartbeat!

The writing flows effortlessly, making it nearly impossible to put this book down. The pacing is spot on, except for that teeny-tiny detail-the ending felt just a smidge rushed.

But honestly? I'm still head over heels for this story and for this couple!!

[Hannah Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for the Irish by Bryce Quinn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How lucky am I to have read yet another five star read this month? This book was so incredibly good. I love that it was a romance with a very healthy perspective of falling in love. There’s definitely an Insta love type of plot going on with Roan falling in love with Jenna the first time they met and he was so incredibly respectful about it and gave her time to grow into that feeling and realize it on her own without having pressure to reciprocate. This is definitely the type of romance where the MMC is written to be perfect and doesn’t really have to do a whole lot of growth throughout the story and I’m not mad about that at all. I feel like Jenna made an incredible amount of growth and I loved the found family trope so so much.
This book comes out on March 21!
I received a free copy of this book and am writing this review voluntarily.

[Tiffany ✨️ Bergamot Book Reviews · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jenna isn't looking for anything serious. She's turning 30 and burdened with a past string of poor relationships that have left her to decide that casual hookups in the only way forward. Everything is going smoothly until she crosses paths with Roan, and he sets her on a path that will change her mind about love.

*****

I was so excited for this one, but from the first page I fought over how immature and undeveloped the voice is. Jenna fell young, naive and childish. Her thoughts are always over explained to the point it seems the author either feels the reader needs the additional information to understand what's already on page, or the writing was too limited to expand it naturally.

Jenna didn't feel like a 30 year old university professor in her own thoughts, let alone in her actions. Even her best friend and her felt weird and enmeshed, and their scenes together were dry and had me fighting not to skim them.

I did like the found family aspect with the big Irish family, but those were few and far between, and mostly in the latter part of the book. Along with family, the entire conflict with the cousin was so weird. The idea that dressing up and showing cleavage could tarnish a reputation, and then resulted in bribery being done right in front of her was just so odd. It felt like an unnecessary angle to include, and overly dramatic, with the feminism angle being poorly executed more than once.

From there we have cheesy dialogue and awkward descriptions that don't let us experience the scenes. We're in Jenna's head, but not behind her eyes. For example she'll say a kiss was hot as a descriptor, but not describe the kiss. Or she'll say she had a wonderful orgasm, and it's like okay well, thank you for the info?

It ended up feeling like we were privy to her random thoughts and constantly over thinking, but we were limited from actual descriptions of experiences. It pulled me out of the story more than once, and kept me at as distance from the character as it felt like over justifying everything.

There were parts of the story that were interesting and did hold my attention, but for the most part, I genuinely struggled to get past the writing style, and most likely won't read from this author until she has a few more books in her repertoire.

*****

Thank you to The Author Agency for the digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fast-paced one!! How could I not love an Irish wrestler?? This is the first book I’ve written by Bryce Quinn and I loved it!!Roan seems to be a broody bad boy but of course is a cinnamon roll. Jenna, she’s almost 30 with that crisis. They spent a hot night and well…we know what that leads.
Tropes you can find in this book:
- one night stand
- strangers to lovers
- cinnamon roll hero/ sassy heroine
- found family

This book is an open door book with banter and spice that I can even hear the Irish accent 🫠☘️

My ratings:
4/5⭐️ 2,5/5🌶️

I’ve received this book as an ARC and I’d like to thank Bryce Quinn and her team at the Author Agency (thank you Shauna) for letting me read this book in advance and allow me to give my honest opinion.

[Bibliophile Foodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely enjoyed the strangers-to-lovers trope in this story, it hooked me right away.

Jenna, reaching a turning point in her life, decides she’s done with long-term relationships for now. But everything changes when she meets Roan at a pub on the eve of her 30th birthday. What starts as a one-night stand blossoms into something so much deeper.

Jenna is such a relatable and strong character, figuring out her path in life.

Roan is a cinnamon roll MMC with his “tough guy on the outside, softie on the inside” charm. The way he gave her space while still being supportive was so sweet.

I also loved Roan’s family. The witty banter between the characters was fun.

This book is a cozy, feel-good romance with just the right mix of sweetness and spice.

[Jennifer Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute sweet rom-com between Roan and Jenna.
Jenna is jaded from her past, rightly so, and is on guard to all new males in her life.
A chance meeting with Roan, tilts her world on its axis, after a blazing one-night stand.
Told in single POV - Jenna.
The story take you on a journey where you learn to recognize and appreciate the ones you love and the new friendships that come our way. Teaching us to be open to new adventures, cause you just never know what's around the bend.
Jenna and Roan's chemistry and banter leap from the pages, the initial spice is muy caliente!
Roan is the perfect man - can't say much without spoiling it - and a true homerun.
Really great read, short and sweet - totally recommend!