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Irish Affair
What do you do when your boyfriend has an affair…with another guy? Amelia Fall for someone on the other side of the world, of course. And he seems like the perfect distraction with his hot Irish brogue. But when I cross the ocean to surprise him, it all goes so wrong. I'm starting to think it must be something about me. Now I’m alone in the middle of Dublin, wondering how it all went so wrong. All the guys I meet turn out to be douchebags and I’m swearing off men. At least, that was my plan until he sat next to me at the bar. The more time I spend with Rory, the more I like him, but I’m leery. Seems like all the guys I fall for let me down eventually. Rory I’m a famous music star, in Ireland at least. But I hate the limelight. Just for once, I want to be with someone who likes me, just for me. The moment she flashes that sexy smile at me, I’m hooked on those luscious lips. And, I’m determined to show her us Irish guys aren’t all bad. I’m up for the craic, and if she'll let her guard down, I’ll show her I’m different. That I’m not like the guys who hurt her before. But then, maybe I’m no better? She has no clue who I am, and the longer I'm with her, the harder it is to tell her the truth. I know I need to. If she finds out on her own, it’ll break her heart all over again. And that’s the last thing I want to do. Irish Book 1 in The Claddagh Trilogy and can be read standalone. A steamy music star romance that will make you laugh and melt your heart... and your panties!
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2018
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Blurb:
What do you do when your boyfriend has an affair…with another guy?
Amelia
Fall for someone on the other side of the world, of course.
And he seems like the perfect distraction with his hot Irish brogue.
But when I cross the ocean to surprise him, it all turns to cr*p.
I'm starting to think it must be something about me.
Now I’m alone in the middle of Dublin, wondering how it all went so wrong.
All the guys I meet turn out to be douchebags and I’m swearing off men.
At least, that was my plan until he sat next to me at the bar.
The moment those intense green eyes stray my way, I cave in.
The more time I spend with Rory, the more I like him, but I’m leery.
Seems like all the guys I fall for let me down eventually.
Rory
I’m a famous music star, in Ireland at least. But I hate the limelight.
Just for once, I want to be with someone who likes me, just for me.
The moment she flashes that sexy smile at me, I’m hooked on those luscious lips.
And, I’m determined to show her us Irish guys aren’t all bad.
I like her, but breaking down her defenses is harder than I thought.
I’m up for the craic, and if she'll let her guard down, I’ll show her I’m different.
That I’m not like the guys who hurt her before. But then, maybe I’m no better?
She has no clue who I am, and the longer I'm with her, the harder it is to tell her the truth.
I know I need to. If she finds out on her own, it’ll break her heart all over again.
And that’s the last thing I want to do.
Irish Affair: Book 1 in The Claddagh Trilogy and can be read as a standalone novella.
Blurb:
What do you do when your boyfriend has an affair…with another guy?
Amelia
Fall for someone on the other side of the world, of course.
And he seems like the perfect distraction with his hot Irish brogue.
But when I cross the ocean to surprise him, it all turns to cr*p.
I'm starting to think it must be something about me.
Now I’m alone in the middle of Dublin, wondering how it all went so wrong.
All the guys I meet turn out to be douchebags and I’m swearing off men.
At least, that was my plan until he sat next to me at the bar.
The moment those intense green eyes stray my way, I cave in.
The more time I spend with Rory, the more I like him, but I’m leery.
Seems like all the guys I fall for let me down eventually.
Rory
I’m a famous music star, in Ireland at least. But I hate the limelight.
Just for once, I want to be with someone who likes me, just for me.
The moment she flashes that sexy smile at me, I’m hooked on those luscious lips.
And, I’m determined to show her us Irish guys aren’t all bad.
I like her, but breaking down her defenses is harder than I thought.
I’m up for the craic, and if she'll let her guard down, I’ll show her I’m different.
That I’m not like the guys who hurt her before. But then, maybe I’m no better?
She has no clue who I am, and the longer I'm with her, the harder it is to tell her the truth.
I know I need to. If she finds out on her own, it’ll break her heart all over again.
And that’s the last thing I want to do.
Irish Affair: Book 1 in The Claddagh Trilogy and can be read as a standalone novella.
March 10, 2018
This will definitely be in my top favorite book of the year. Amanda blew me away with this story. It's cute, funny and this brings the scorching heat waves!
Amelia has had a troubled past by men. She makes a decision to leave New York to visit Ireland. Something happens and her plans turn for the worst, until a sexy Rory comes along.
I'm so excited to see more from these characters. The chemistry is out this world hot
March 7, 2018
This story is so worth the read. It is well written with exciting main characters - Rory and Amelia - that are developed for the story. I hope to see more about them.
July 26, 2018
This was pretty cute. A very quick and steamy read. Its very insta-lovey, so if you're not into that i wouldn't recommend this, but I thought it was adorable
June 1, 2018
Book one in a new series I found myself smiling at some of the things that happen, a well-written story looking forward to reading the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 9, 2018
I loved this story from the beginning and found I didn’t want to put it down even to sleep.
Amelia finds herself on a plane to Ireland to meet what might be the one. But she gets a surprise when she knocks on his door. Why does she seem to always pick the wrong men? When she is drowning her broken heart at a local pub, a young good-looking man sits beside her. She wants this man to talk to her, unlike the other older men who wanted to buy her a drink. After all, they were old enough to be her father and grandfather. She texts her sister about the hottie that sits beside her and Claire tells her she needs a little fun and to enjoy herself.
Rory is looking for a little peace and quiet, a little time a local pub might get his creative juices flowing again. When he sits beside the pretty girl at the bar, he wonders if she will recognize him. He finds himself wanting to spend more time with Amelia and wants her to see his homeland. Maybe that will change her perception of Ireland and show her that not all men are the same.
While Rory and Amelia roam around parts of Ireland and he takes her to his parents home, they become close and both are beginning to have feelings for each other. Amelia can’t have another relationship that will end before it gets started. So she leaves before he wakes up without leaving him anyway to contact her.
Will Rory find Amelia when he visits New York? Will Amelia regret leaving Rory without leaving him a way to contact her? Can they make a relationship work when they both live in different countries?
I love everything about Ireland and when I read the title, I knew I had to read this one. I am so glad I did and I can’t wait for the next one.
**A copy of this book was provided by the author and this is my honest review**
Amelia finds herself on a plane to Ireland to meet what might be the one. But she gets a surprise when she knocks on his door. Why does she seem to always pick the wrong men? When she is drowning her broken heart at a local pub, a young good-looking man sits beside her. She wants this man to talk to her, unlike the other older men who wanted to buy her a drink. After all, they were old enough to be her father and grandfather. She texts her sister about the hottie that sits beside her and Claire tells her she needs a little fun and to enjoy herself.
Rory is looking for a little peace and quiet, a little time a local pub might get his creative juices flowing again. When he sits beside the pretty girl at the bar, he wonders if she will recognize him. He finds himself wanting to spend more time with Amelia and wants her to see his homeland. Maybe that will change her perception of Ireland and show her that not all men are the same.
While Rory and Amelia roam around parts of Ireland and he takes her to his parents home, they become close and both are beginning to have feelings for each other. Amelia can’t have another relationship that will end before it gets started. So she leaves before he wakes up without leaving him anyway to contact her.
Will Rory find Amelia when he visits New York? Will Amelia regret leaving Rory without leaving him a way to contact her? Can they make a relationship work when they both live in different countries?
I love everything about Ireland and when I read the title, I knew I had to read this one. I am so glad I did and I can’t wait for the next one.
**A copy of this book was provided by the author and this is my honest review**
March 5, 2018
I love this story of Rory and Amelia!! The way they meet I can only chalk it up to fate!!! It's so awesome to see how their love unfolds. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book!!
April 16, 2020
This is a fab small town romance that’s well written, steamy and will melt your heart and leaving you swooning! It’s a girl meets boy, falls for boy but as they live to far apart they part ways only to find each other again by chance! A fab romance that like life has its ups and downs, has a great storyline and some fab characters that will have you hoping they get their hea!
March 3, 2018
This is the story of Amelia and Rory. Amelia doesn't have much luck with men first she was let down by her boyfriend in America then she flew to Ireland to meet a man she had met on a dating sight only to find him with his wife. She decides to drown her sorrows at a pub there man old enough to be her father if not grandfather try to pick her. A young hottie sits beside her Rory is just trying for some peace and quiet he is flabbergasted when the beautiful woman beside him doesn't recognise him after all he is one of the hottest music talents in Ireland. The scene where his song plays in the bar and Amelia trashes it is hilarious. Rory decides he will show Amelia his Ireland in a hope that he can change her bad opinion of it. One thing leads to another and they spend the night together when Rory akes up the net morning she is gone. Will he be able to track her down in America you have to read to see.
This is the first book in this series and has the makings of a great romance series I would highly recommend it to anyone.
I was given an ARC copy of this book but this is a true and honest review
This is the first book in this series and has the makings of a great romance series I would highly recommend it to anyone.
I was given an ARC copy of this book but this is a true and honest review
March 13, 2018
Irish Affair hands down has touched every reader sense I have. This book is like your favourite carnival ride from beginning to end.
The main characters Amelia and Rory hijack your heart, and mind and threaten never to give them back.
It’s funny, sexy, sweet, and romantic all in one. Rory’s personality is a winner. He’s perfect in every way, and Amelia is sassy, and beautiful. Rory came out of nowhere, replacing every disappointment life had dealt Amelia. Rory with his wit and determination was not going to give up on his Amelia.
What a ride. It’s like a Ferris wheel and tilt a whirl all in one. You’ll experience all the excitement while reading the story, but at the end when they let you off the ride, you are exhilarated, and immediately want to go on the ride again.
They were made for each other. The author nailed it. I’d give this story more than a five star if I could.
The main characters Amelia and Rory hijack your heart, and mind and threaten never to give them back.
It’s funny, sexy, sweet, and romantic all in one. Rory’s personality is a winner. He’s perfect in every way, and Amelia is sassy, and beautiful. Rory came out of nowhere, replacing every disappointment life had dealt Amelia. Rory with his wit and determination was not going to give up on his Amelia.
What a ride. It’s like a Ferris wheel and tilt a whirl all in one. You’ll experience all the excitement while reading the story, but at the end when they let you off the ride, you are exhilarated, and immediately want to go on the ride again.
They were made for each other. The author nailed it. I’d give this story more than a five star if I could.
March 5, 2018
This is the most heartwarming and beautiful romance I've read in forever. Author Amanda Heartley has given us a sweet, entertaining, fast paced and funny story. It's filled with enjoyable and complex characters that you'll fall in love with instantly.
When Amelia travels from New York to Dublin to suprise her online date, it doesn't go as planned. But when she meets a handsome stranger in a pub while drowning her sorrows, she might find this foreign contry quite pleasurable.
The plot is fresh and well written and the storyline makes you root for a beautiful HEA all the way through. I love the humorous dialog and banter, and the steamy interaction is schorcing hot.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. And I enjoyed the story immensely and can hardly wait to read book 2.
When Amelia travels from New York to Dublin to suprise her online date, it doesn't go as planned. But when she meets a handsome stranger in a pub while drowning her sorrows, she might find this foreign contry quite pleasurable.
The plot is fresh and well written and the storyline makes you root for a beautiful HEA all the way through. I love the humorous dialog and banter, and the steamy interaction is schorcing hot.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. And I enjoyed the story immensely and can hardly wait to read book 2.
March 3, 2018
Fast paced romance
Amanda has written a storyline that has all the feels. There’s disappointment, sadness, anticipation, and joy. And it’s fast paced, sexy, and fun. I liked both Amelia and Rory. Amelia decides to surprise a friend and travels 3,000 miles to do it but she’s the one who is surprised and not in a good way. This has not been a good 6 months for Amelia. Rory shows up one night at the tavern where she’s staying and, as they say, the rest is history. The story progresses quickly with some very hot steamy sexy scenes between these two. I enjoyed the story.
Amanda has written a storyline that has all the feels. There’s disappointment, sadness, anticipation, and joy. And it’s fast paced, sexy, and fun. I liked both Amelia and Rory. Amelia decides to surprise a friend and travels 3,000 miles to do it but she’s the one who is surprised and not in a good way. This has not been a good 6 months for Amelia. Rory shows up one night at the tavern where she’s staying and, as they say, the rest is history. The story progresses quickly with some very hot steamy sexy scenes between these two. I enjoyed the story.
March 7, 2018
Excellent book...well written with great character development. It took you through a lot of emotions but you'll love the ride. The main characters, Rory and Amelia, were meant to be together...such chemistry. Before I knew the book had ended but you wanted more, then I realized there will be two more books. Big thumbs up on wonderful book. Definitely recommending this book to others.
March 4, 2018
This was excellent. The characters Amelia and Rory were phenomenal. I Loved that Amelia didn't let Rory boss her around and once she fell in love with him, she told Garrette to take a hike. This beautiful
love story. It made me laugh and smile. I am looking forward to book 2 by this amazing author.
love story. It made me laugh and smile. I am looking forward to book 2 by this amazing author.
March 11, 2018
Irish affair
By Amanda heartley
Reviewed by Amanda
Amelia and Rory
I love all of Amanda’s books but she keeps smashing me out of the park I love this
Book I couldn’t put it down.
Amelia has a past which is from a bad bad man. Runs and runs to pub and a sexy man opens the the door. Rory.
This book is cute and funny I really enjoyed it .
Ax
By Amanda heartley
Reviewed by Amanda
Amelia and Rory
I love all of Amanda’s books but she keeps smashing me out of the park I love this
Book I couldn’t put it down.
Amelia has a past which is from a bad bad man. Runs and runs to pub and a sexy man opens the the door. Rory.
This book is cute and funny I really enjoyed it .
Ax
March 11, 2018
I had such a hard time putting this book down!! I have been reading Amanda Heartley's books for a little while now and I think I have a new favorite series (even though it's not over yet). Ameila and Rory were a delight to read about. They were very well written and developed, this is such an exciting beginning to what I can imagine will be a great series! Hope to see more of Ameila and Rory!!
March 14, 2018
Awesome book! I received this book as a ARC and couldn’t put it down. Love how these two met and the relationships grew from there. I recommend this book to everyone but more so for the people who have had terrible online hook ups. This book proves sometimes you find what your looking for when you least expect it!
March 15, 2018
Amelia heads to Ireland to surprise the man she has been seeing online however the surprise is on her and the pub seems like the perfect place to forget. Rory is there as well and he is very attracted to her and wants to show her the good side of Irish men and his country. As they spend time together they become close but is this a vacation fling or the start of something more?
March 15, 2018
THis is the first time I read anything from this author. With that being said it won't be the last time cause I really enjoyed the book ery much. It was well writen and kept my intrest threw the whole book. I loved it very much and I highly recommend the book to everyone.
I got this book from ReaderLinks.com as and advance ARC for an honest review.
I got this book from ReaderLinks.com as and advance ARC for an honest review.
March 3, 2018
Extremely entertaining, captivating, and interesting read. I could not put it down. Well written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
March 5, 2018
Love, love, love this book! Ms Amanda has done it again and made me fall in love! The fun, flirting, and loving between Rory and Amelia is off the charts. If I wasn't grinning like a fool, I was saying damn I wish I was Amelia!!😉 I seriously can't wait for the next one!!!
March 16, 2018
This is an entertaining, funny, sad, sexxii love story.. Rory and Amelia are so cute together.. Plus, both Rory's and Amelia's sisters are funny bonus characters.. I thoroughly enjoyed this story
*voluntarily reviewed in exchange for an ARC*
*voluntarily reviewed in exchange for an ARC*
March 10, 2018
Love loved this book. I totally recommend this book. I loved how these characters ( Rory and Amelia ) met and how their characters grow . Amanda Heartley is one of my favorite authors.
May 22, 2018
Irish Affair By:Amanda HeartleyShe Regrets Running Out On The Irish Hunk She's Nuts About...
She's disenheartentened by betrayals... Over & Over again it's the losers that attract & attach themselves to her!
Even through Online dating She's plagued with a liar leaving her stranded in Ireland without the promising Romance she sought...
Until she meets a handsome stranger who, unbeknownst to her, is playing incognito with her...
He's famous & hating the trappings that go with it, especially when it comes to Women... Just ONCE, cannot someone like him for HIM!
Seems he's finally found the ONE; at least he thought so until he woke to cold sheet & no deets!! Guess he's been played for a fool & left looking like a tool!
Meanwhile, an Ocean away, Remorse is there to stay... She Totally regrets running out on the Irish hunk she's nuts about...
I was granted an ARC of Amanda Heartley's "Irish Affair (The Claddagh Trilogy Book 1)" via Booksprout; I thoroughly enjoyed this book, & find Amanda to be a talented writer. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this series. I definitely recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
June 6, 2018
I found this read to be a very enjoyable, sweet read. Rory is a sweet Irish country singing sensation. He was raised in a very loving family and wishes to find love for himself, but finds it hard to figure out if someone likes him or his fame. Then he meets Amelia and is immediately attracted to her. They spend some time together and for the first time Rory thinks he may have found someone. Amelia does not have a clue who he is and is getting to know the real Rory not the perceived personality. Amelia is carrying a great deal of trust issue baggage with her and keeps sending Rory mixed signals. Her actions becomes a bit confusing and somewhat childish. I would have given this one an easy 5 stars but I had a hard time relating to Amelia. Rory was such a great character and their story was an interesting and somewhat unique tale I was easily able to overlook my lack of warmth for Amelia and fall in love with Rory, just as she did. Fun read! I am looking forward to the next chapter in this trilogy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2018
Amelia has sworn off men after coming all the way to Dublin, Ireland, to find out the man she met on-line was no better than her cheating ex. She’s nursing her bruised feelings in an Irish pub when she meets Rory Maguire. Being attracted to each other, they have a two-night stand before Amelia returns home leaving Rory without a real good-bye and no way to find her. While Amelia is re-building her life back home, Rory gets a chance to come to America. After an unexpected meeting, Amelia and Rory reconnect, and Amelia has to decide whether she can trust her own judgement and more importantly can she trust Rory with her heart.
This was a delightful romance with its ups and downs before reaching the HFN ending. Since this is the first of a trilogy I imagine we will see more of this couple in the following stories. The storyline is well developed, with interesting characters. The narrative flows easily, changing POVs between the H & h. I recommend this as a quick sweet and appealing read!
I am voluntarily providing an honest, unbiased review of an ARC of this book. I also purchased a copy of this book.
This was a delightful romance with its ups and downs before reaching the HFN ending. Since this is the first of a trilogy I imagine we will see more of this couple in the following stories. The storyline is well developed, with interesting characters. The narrative flows easily, changing POVs between the H & h. I recommend this as a quick sweet and appealing read!
I am voluntarily providing an honest, unbiased review of an ARC of this book. I also purchased a copy of this book.
June 1, 2018
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Irish Affair (The Claddagh Trilogy Book 1) by Amanda Heartley is a Contemporary, Small Town Romance. All the guys she meets turn out to be douchebags and she's swearing off men.
At least, that was Amelia's plan until he sat next to her at the bar and those intense green eyes stray her way, she caves in. Rory is a famous music star. Just for once, he wants to be with someone who likes him for himself, not for his money or fame. The moment Amelia flashes that sexy smile at him he's hooked. She has no clue who he is and he knows he needs to tell her before she finds out on her own. A wonderful start to a new Trilogy.
Irish Affair (The Claddagh Trilogy Book 1) by Amanda Heartley is a Contemporary, Small Town Romance. All the guys she meets turn out to be douchebags and she's swearing off men.
At least, that was Amelia's plan until he sat next to her at the bar and those intense green eyes stray her way, she caves in. Rory is a famous music star. Just for once, he wants to be with someone who likes him for himself, not for his money or fame. The moment Amelia flashes that sexy smile at him he's hooked. She has no clue who he is and he knows he needs to tell her before she finds out on her own. A wonderful start to a new Trilogy.
August 5, 2018
Amanda Heartley is a new author to me but not for long since reading this book.
It's a contemporary love story that revolves around Rory, an Irish country singer... I know,right?, and Amelia, a woman who flew to Ireland on a whim to meet the guy she's been texting for a few months. After the disaster of the first face-to-face meeting of him she goes to pub and starts drinking. That's where she meets Rory.
He's devastatingly handsome, sweet, kind and funny... oooh and that Irish brogue ,who can resist that??
In her mind it's only going to be a quick two night fling buuttt....
This book is a fast paced, fun, laugh out loud at times, smile often and just plain awesome romance.
Can't wait to read the next one.
It's a contemporary love story that revolves around Rory, an Irish country singer... I know,right?, and Amelia, a woman who flew to Ireland on a whim to meet the guy she's been texting for a few months. After the disaster of the first face-to-face meeting of him she goes to pub and starts drinking. That's where she meets Rory.
He's devastatingly handsome, sweet, kind and funny... oooh and that Irish brogue ,who can resist that??
In her mind it's only going to be a quick two night fling buuttt....
This book is a fast paced, fun, laugh out loud at times, smile often and just plain awesome romance.
Can't wait to read the next one.
May 28, 2018
Well who would have guessed a book about an Irish country singer and an American who has been unlucky in love would have attracted me to read this? Not me. So obviously I don't know myself very well. Finally coming to terms with the fact that there's always room to learn something new about yourself, I'm glad I took a chance on this story. Read it through in one go and really enjoyed myself. Great couple, interesting situation and sizzling chemistry, guess that's all I need. Now off to anxiously read part 2.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 2, 2018
This is a sweet story. Amelia runs off to Ireland to meet with a man she only knows from the internet. When it goes badly, she gets lucky with some help from her cabbie. She meets Rory not knowing he is a country music star, but he is so sweet to her. She just doesn’t trust herself very much. Of course, they are fated to meet again when he arrives in New York and she helps her photography instructor with a celebrity photo shoot. You can guess at the rest. Amelia and Rory are both lovable characters. I’m looking forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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