Shaken Not Stirred: The Lucky Shamrock

by Jules Ford

Shaken Not Stirred is the second installment in the Lucky Shamrock series.

Welcome to the Lucky Shamrock bar, where your troubles be less, and your blessings be more.

Donovan

I’d always been the black sheep of the O’Shea family, living life unfazed and unbothered.
Then one day, a girl walked into a bar, we clicked, and lived happily ever after...
... Wait.
Let’s rewind.

One day, Rosie Woods, the town’s resident pocket rocket, walked into my family’s bar and turned my world upside down. Then she disappeared, and I went back to my military unit...
But I never forgot.

Three years later, she struts her sweet ass back into town, and our spark is even more explosive. We reconnect over shared memories and heated attraction, but it doesn’t take long for life to start flinging curveballs. I discover a baby daughter I never knew existed, and Rosie becomes embroiled in a nasty custody battle.

With our hearts invested and our lives entwined, can Rosie and I navigate the ups and downs of love, life, and responsibility, or will the weight of our pasts tear us apart?

Genres: Found Family, Second Chance

569 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

Just a London girl who loves, -

Reading, writing, coffee, wine, Daryl Dixon, Christmas lights, and, shopping, making friends, and chatting shite with said friends.



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Reviews

[Debbie DiFiore]

I can't read this. In the book I just read he's a manwhore and has a sleazy sex pad above his gym. And he has many many women. Just gross.

[Zoe Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Omg ! I knew within the first three pages that this book would be epic . Lots of sas from Rosie and good ole Maureen she really cracks me up but Donovan wow what a man , Rosie and Donovan were meant to be as there love shines through with lots of trial , trepidation and a twist thrown in , and having atlas about well that man is a hoot " toots " , this book had me in stitches, Jules has outdone herself yet again.

[Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: second chance
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

Really loved the story. Lots of emotion and a ton of cuteness. Loved the heroine; how much she loved her kids, how she didn't let herself pushed around, and how practical-minded she is. The hero is a recovering fboy, who was willing to step up when needed and willing to put in the work when necessary. Fans of the Speed Demons will absolutely love seeing all our past main characters and breadcrumbs of future stories. Especially excited for the sister, Aislinn's story that I'm hoping will be next. The grovel should be epic!

[Noelle Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic book. I absolutely love Donovan. If you haven't read this book yet and you want to have a good laugh then this is definitely the book for you. I know this book is about Donovan but I have to say Maureen is hilarious and a typical Irish mammy. Jules Ford has captured the way Irish mammies are perfectly with Maureen. Run don't walk and seriously you need this book. Congratulations on a fantastic book. It really deserves more than 5 stars ⭐⭐🤩

[Rita Whinfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love me some Hambleton

Oh how the mighty has fallen! Donovan has met his match and what a match it is. Rosie knows her own mind and is certainly no pushover. I love that the Speed Demons are front and centre and I adore Wilder, Cara and Cash are on him full time, he’s such a live wire. Absolutely loved it.

[Patricia Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is everything you love and expect in a book. It is definitely a page turner that you can’t put down. It is packed with surprises, twist, and so much laughter you don’t want it to end..

[Paige Wuerdemann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, just when I think Jules Ford can't deliver more she blows it out of the park. I'm newer to the work of Jules Ford, but since reading the original Speed Demons MC, I knew I was going to be a fan.

This book is a second chance romance- no one can say anything different. Donovan and Rosie shared something years prior and Rosie would have loved to turn it into more. But Donovan wasn't looking for the same at that time. Then unfortunately live got in the way and the two lost touch for a bit, never truly forgetting one another.

It's Callum's wedding that brings the two back into each other's orbits, with both of them wanting to explore where this is going (the bathroom scene made me die of laughter- I absolutely love Donovan's mother! I will not be upset to see more of her.) The question is though- will life get in the way of their HEA? Donovan receives some life changing news while Rosie is unfortunately dealing with her prick of an ex.

I love the fact that Jules is able to pull the reader in with her writing and captivate them. Especially with Shaken Not Stirred- you get everything you could want: an overprotective big brother, an interfering mother, two teenagers, a surprise baby, and the ex-husband who just won't give up. The story she creates is real and the electric chemistry she creates between her MCs is off the charts. Rosie and Donovan are absolutely unforgettable as a pair as they are able to share their vulnerabilities, humour, and the beautifully layered connection that unfolds between them.

The banter that is warm, quick witted along with heart warming scenes pulls you fully into the story where you can't help but ride the ups and downs with the characters. The cuteness that is the obsession that Wilder has with the new edition to Donovan's life and the grey hairs he will sure get from it.

Getting a peak of Pagan was an absolute treat and I cannot wait for her edition to the KOA world and getting more of Donovan and Callum's sister Aislinn and Pagan.

[Autum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was definitely worth the wait! It is the second installment of the Lucky Shamrock series by Jules Ford. In the first book, we met Donovan, who is Callum's younger brother and Atlas's sister. Three years prior, Donovan and Rosie shared a magical, or perhaps unforgettable, night together. Although they never truly forgot each other, they reconnect at Callum's wedding.

Donovan and Rosie feel the same spark between them, and Donovan is determined to pursue a relationship. However, there are a few bumps along the way; Donovan receives a life-changing surprise, while Rosie is dealing with a difficult ex-husband. This story has it all: an overprotective big brother, an interfering mother, two teenagers, and a surprise baby. To top it off, there's a little boy who instantly becomes friends with the new addition to the family.

This book showcases all the elements that make Jules Ford's writing shine. I highly recommend it!

[Shelley]

Loved it so much! I have read other novels in the series and loved them. This novel did not disappoint. Each time I read one of this author's novels I think this one is my favorite, and this happened once again. I love a great second chance romance, and this novel checked so many boxes for me. From the first chapter this novel pulled me in and held on tight until the very last page, I didn't want this novel to end. I loved Rosie and Donovan's story. I loved their chemistry it was so so good! I loved Rosie and how devoted she was to her kids and how she didn't let anyone push her around. I loved watching their walls and defenses come down and open themselves up to fall in love. So so good! The banter and dialogue were so good! Once I started reading this novel I could not put it down. I loved getting to check in with characters from the previous novels. I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. Loved it so much!

[Sydney Mauritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of book that sweeps you up and refuses to let go. I know that I DEVOURED Callum and Maeve's book but this one? I've found my new favorite Lucky Shamrock couple. Donovan and Rosie are electric together, both individually compelling and absolutely unforgettable as a pair. Their chemistry practically leaps off the page, but what truly makes them shine are their vulnerabilities, humor, and the beautifully layered connection that unfolds between them.

Ford’s writing is warm, quick-witted, and wonderfully immersive. The banter between Donovan and Rosie is sharp and charming, the emotional beats are genuine, and every scene feels alive. I found myself rooting for them from the very first chapter.

This is the perfect blend of romance, heart, and feel-good storytelling. A delightful, irresistible must-read! 🍸✨

[Rose Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Introducing Eejit Number 2

Jules Ford’s follow-up to the inaugural Lucky Shamrock series, Shaken Not Stirred, does not disappoint. The story opens with Donovan meeting Rosie (love the name!), who is Atlas’ (The Speed Demons MC’s SAA) sister, at his brother’s wedding. Note: they had a one-night stand three years ago.

This is a fast-paced, humorous, and emotional page-turner. The dialogue is witty and snappy, and OMG – the opening paragraph is unmatched in anything I’ve ever read. It’s hot. It’s dirty. And it’s the funniest thing ever.

Add to this a little boy named Wilder and a baby named Imogen, who will absolutely have you simultaneously in stitches and swooning. It is safe to say that neither the Speed Demons MC nor the Lucky Shamrock series will ever die.

Jules Ford has penned another winner to add to her growing library of winners.

[Charlotte Nicholls · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 years of thinking of each other and that one night together , 3 years since they last seen each other due to unforeseen circumstances and the fire and chemistry between Rosie & Donovan is still 100 percent hotter than the devil in hell himself.

After Rosie goes through a divorce from her narcissistic ex husband Atlas’s sister is back in town for good along with her two kids.
Soon as Donovan sees her again something stirs in him and he knows he needs to work hard to have Rosie for keeps.

There’s sooooo much going on throughout this story that it grips you from start to finish with an ex husband and then add in a surprise baby into the mix you know it’s going to be drama filled with lots of the speed demons involved you know it’s gonna be one heck of a read and with a lot of laughs throughout this is one amazing story and another amazing addition to the series !! Absolutely loved it

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story of Donovan and Rosie. Donovan has waited 3 years to be ready and Rosie is not sure he is ready to settle. When he corners Rosie in the restroom and proceeds to tell her what he is going to do to her only to be interrupted by his mother!!! Maureen is my spirit animal. Rosie is also Atlas’s sister of the Speed Demons which means it’s going to be a good time when everyone is together. When Donny gets a phone call it details plans and then her crappy ex husband gets involved things will definitely get crazy. Love that we get to hear all the details of the OShea and Speed Demons families and I can never get enough of Tristan!!!

[LJ Metzger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this story!!!
Two souls meet one night for a wild time. Three years later their paths cross again...

Donovan and Rosie were made for each other. Two pieces of a whole that found their way back to each other. Donovan has a playboy reputation but Rosie is just what he needed to become the man he didn't think he could be.

Rosie hasn't had an easy life, having a messy divorce and raising two teenagers on her own.

I loved everything about this story, the second chance at love, the bonds Donovan builds with her children, the serious parts but also the banter and humor, Atlas is Rosie's brother after all

[Jody Srock · Rating 5 out of 5]

The O'Shea's are back!
Donovan has never forgotten that one magical night with Rosie. Rosie is divorced, and in her most trying times, the memory of her one magical night with Donovan keeps her going. When these two reconnect at Donovan's brother's wedding, the spark is still there, hotter than ever. Throw in a surprise baby, an interfering mother, an overprotective brother, 2 teenagers, and an a**hole ex, these two are in for one bumpy ride. Can they make it work? Grab a drink, snacks, your favorite blanket, and settle in for another hilariously amazing visit with the O'Shea's and some familiar Speed Demons.

[Wendy Kearney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hankie needed!

Oh yes , you will use it to wipe the tears of laughter and the odd tear or two.. Donovan is up there with the Stones and co. Once again, Jules has allowed her characters to flow. They feel like friends you KNOW. The catch ups were great and Yes Jules, I did love Mama O'Shea! They are the odd tiny glimpses into the future too, especially with President Wilder and his old woman, though I fear she might not be as malamute as he hopes! Looking forward to the next book in the lives of the Stone Demons and the Lucky Shamrock a d watching the growing of the next generation,
Thank you Jules for the laughs and escape into your world..

[Steph W · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are back at the Lucky Shamrock for Donovan and Rosie's story.

I enjoyed this one. Both characters had loads of great qualities, and Jules did a great job navigating their relationship through all the obstacles they faced. Maureen was a fantastic side character, and her scene early on in the bathroom had me cracking up. We also got to catch up with some characters from previous books, which I always love. Hints about the next book have me excited for what's to come.

"I think my soul needed to miss you, so when we found our way back to each other, I knew. And I did, Ro, even before I recognized you at the wedding, I felt it. I felt you."

[Holly Reads Xx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, Jules Ford can do no wrong in my eyes. I have been insanely excited for Donovan’s book and it did not disappoint!! Right away I was hooked which is saying something considering I’ve been terrible at reading recently. I love Rosie and can I just say, I was and truly put myself in her shoes - both single mums to two teens, both short and curvy… I always knew Donovan was mine! 🤣 Who doesn’t love a strong, protective, sexy man? Donovan is all that and more. His mum is as hilarious as always, and I never tire of seeing the Speed Demon crew! Absolutely brilliant, and I cannot wait for the next!

[Therese · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
For the most part I liked the story.
What I didn't like was the fact that Rosie acted like a 12 yr old when Donovan did not show up for their date. She never once thought something could have been wrong or was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. He was the one who had to grovel and apologize but she NEVER apologized for her mis-assumptions. I do not like all the men are bad, women are victims rhetoric in this book. The men always have to apologize for their misdeeds and the oh so poor women never take accountabilty for their misdeeds.

Donovan and Imogen were the best part of the book.

[Mrs J · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been 3 years since Rosie and Donovan last encountered each other and now both are back in town. Donovan is determined to prove to her that he is worth getting involved with, even when he has an unexpected surprise and Rosie’s ex causes trouble.

This story is everything you love and expect from Jules, it’s packed with surprises, twists, turns, humour and drama. Rosie it Atlas sister, so of course the Speed Demons MC are involved along with the second generation. The shenanigans and antics had me in stitches, a shock caught me by surprise and I’m desperate to see how it pans out.

Another fantastic story, 5 huge stars. Loving this Lucky Shamrock series. I can’t wait for the next book.

[Tracey Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

How most red blooded women would wish the love story went ! ( minus the ar*eholes) but hey when does that ever happen.
Book 2 in the Lucky Shamrock series, tells Donovan and Rosie’s story, of one night from 3 year’s previous Remembered. A romance to stand the test of time between 1 fierce lady and former player .
Love the way old favourite characters are always included.It also offers a glimpse into the future !! leaving you wanting & waiting for new stories to blossom from the seeds already sown . Highly recommended *****

[Stephanie Surmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Over the years, I’d looked into many women’s eyes, but I’d never got lost in anyone’s but Rosie’s."

"I was a goner for Rosie Woods, and I had been for three years."

Wow Jules, you gone and done it again. I loved Donny and Rosie's story. Even after 3 years apart the spark is still there and more explosive then ever! There is alot thrown at them, the resident playboy, a divorced mum of teenagers, a crazy ex-husband and a suprise baby but through it all they get stronger and stronger. Their chemistry is off the charts and they balance each other perfectly.

I love the connections to Speed Demons MC and retuning characters from there in this book. With Rosie being Atlas's sister having his overprotective nature and hilarious banter just made this book even better.

I cannot wait for more from Jules!

[Wendy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excitingly, brilliant read, I absolutely loved Donovan and Rosie’s story ❤️❤️❤️ I had quite a few laughs while reading through it. Loved catching up with my favourite characters from Speed Demons MC as well and see a great story in the future with Wilder Stone and Immie lol 😂 poor Donovan. It kept me thoroughly entertained and I found it very enjoyable. A definite page turner and a lot of fun. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎🖤

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH MY HOLY HADES!!!!!!! This book is freakin FANTASTIC! Shaken Not Stirred is book 2 in The Lucky Shamrock series and Donovan and Rosie's journey. Their journey had me in stitches laughing so hard. Not only do we get the O'Shea's, we get the Speed Demons and Liam Doyle. Shaken Not Stirred is an absolute favorite! This book gives us all the feels. It is everything we look for from this author and more. Absolutely love it!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥵 Donny 🥵

Yet again, Jules has written a great book! Lots of laughs and giggles 🤭

We get to see Rosie, Atlas’s sister, concentrating on getting her life back together after her divorce with her two teenage kids……..

Donovan, Callum’s brother, can’t believe his eyes when he sees Rosie, but what obstacles are in the way of them ‘catching’ up????

Absolutely fantastic read!!!!!!!!!!!

Can’t wait for more 😜

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Donovan and Rosie had a spark 3yrs ago but she left town and he went back to the military, now shes bacl in town, Atlas sister a recent divorcee with kids in tow trying to rediscover herself but meeting up woth Donovan again unleashes an whole new can of worms and more! This one will have you laughing your socks off we get familar faces, new drama, steamy scenes and chemistry and more! A great addition to the series

[Tina Locklear · Rating 5 out of 5]

This happens to be the second book in the Lucky Shamrock series and the story of Donovan & Rosie i really like that this series has glimpses into The Speed Demons Mc and it is an added plus rosie is fiesty and gives Donovan a run for his money because he is a player.This one has lots of twists and turns and wild emotions such as lust, hurt and lots more. Love this addition to the series it was a page turning with a little drama.

[Sandi Fish · Rating 5 out of 5]

As per usual Jules Ford style she pulls you in till the end. With anger, tears and tons of laughter (I mean Atlas is Rosie’s brother). Rosie and Donovan have a few hurdles to get through and a new baby to adjust too also but wow what a story they have. Though I do think Wilder Stone tried to steal their thunder. Definitely will be keeping an eye on how that progresses. If you haven’t read all her books than you are missing out and you’ll definitely want to add this one to the list.

[Letti Trejo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Donny and Rose

I can’t get enough of the Lucky Shamrock ☘️. Man i just loved all the excitement, banter, all our beloved characters from the MC’s plus we got to see the Kings heck yeah. Donavan sexy man finally growing up and what a surprise he gets, thanks to Rose and her emotional support, knowing to give him a second chance, the O’Shea men know how to put their feet in their mouths. It had everything i love in Jules book . Can’t wait for the next one.

[Gemma Fairway · Rating 5 out of 5]

loving the O’Sheas

Just when I thought no one could beat the loveable Callum, Donovan swoops in and steals his crown, with his loveable nature and stunning blue eyes. Seeing him having to instantly grow up and shape up for his family and Rosie whilst not losing his true nature is heart warming.
Poor Rosie going through the wringer with her ex, the guy is a pain through and through. I couldn’t it this book down was just too good