My Killarney King

Kiss Him, He's Irish! #5

by Ava Pearl

My Killarney King: Kiss Him, He's Irish! Book 5

It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's time to celebrate! Join our curvy heroines as they meet some sexy Irishmen, and with a little luck from the Irish, find true love.

"Do you believe in kismet or anam cara, "soulmates"?

Hugh Connolly doesn't. He spends his days carving intricate Irish patterns into one-of-a-kind pieces, enjoying life, and not out looking for love. Until one Sunday when helping his mam in her shop, an electric shock, and a fight over an old denim jacket awakens his desire.

Abigail Harlin is open to love, but too busy with her art career to pursue anything else. Especially gorgeous men with Irish accents that cling to the past.

But sometimes fate has plans that we can not resist.

KISS HIM, HE’S IRISH! is a series of short, sweet & steamy, standalone instalove romances. No cliffhangers. No cheating. HEAs guaranteed! Get all the books:
HIS GALWAY GIRL by Lana Dash
MY DONEGAL DARLING by Carly Keene
MY GLASTHULE GUY by Tarin Lex
MY LIMERICK LAD by Mazzy King
MY KILLARNEY KING by Ava Pearl

Genres: Romance, Fiction

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2021

Reviews

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really enjoying this book up until the last chapter. I felt that it ended super abruptly and the transition to the epilogue was awkward. Basically Abby climbs on top of Hugh, sinks down on his cock... chapter is over and on the next page is the epilogue where it starts with her pushing out a baby. Well shit, that was fast. 😝 I think there needed to be a bit more in between.

Other than that it was pretty cute. Abby was described as a curvy girl and it was actually referenced a few times, so that makes me happy.

3⭐️

POV: Dual 1st person

[Oriana Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was short, sweet romantic, steamy and had a sweet HEA. Hugh and Abigail met by chance and fell instantly in love. Nothing and nobody could stop them from being together. A short romance without drama👍👍👍

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

She finds the item of clothing that changes her life forever in Connolly Antiques

My Killarney King by Ava Pearl is the fifth book in the multi-author Kiss Him, He's Irish! series. This is the first book I have read by the author so I was not sure what to expect. But as I love the other authors with books in this series I picked this book up and am glad I did. The story was sweet and charming with some deliciously funny moments and also steamy sexy moments. The story is about Abigail and Hugh Connolly. They meet a week into the new year at his mam's store, Connolly Antiques, in Boston. Well actually they first lay eyes on each other in the parking lot and then inside there is a bit of a situation of a denim jacket that Hugh's mam decided to sell without him knowing about it and he is not quite ready to let it go, after all each patch has sentimental memories attached. Hugh wins to the jacket back but not without Abigail putting up a fight first. She may leave the store without the purchase but in the end she gets the jacket and Hugh's phone number. As Hugh leaves to go to Maine to work, he is a custom wood craftsman, and is gone for the next several weeks they get to know each other over long video chats and texts. When he comes back into town the and their first in-person date is on St. Patrick's Day where else does an Irishman take his lass.....but to his local Irish Pub to meet friends, drink some Guinness and then win the coveted Killarney Pub's KING OF THE BEARDS Trophy and crown.

This is a fun story which is a bit different as it is an insta-love story but at the same time they don't just jump into bed together and instead get to know each other over several weeks. I really loved the way they met as it was a "meet cute" that made me lol. This was a nice addition to the Kiss Him, He's Irish series and I enjoyed it.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abigail and her friend, Tina, are heading to a new store called Connolly Antiques in Tina’s new convertible. After about 2 blocks of travel, the thrill had worn off Abigail with her hair whipping her eyes to tears. She knew she must look horrible with the knots that wouldn’t come out of her wind-blown hair. And at that precise moment, a tall handsome man went by. He watched Abigail go into his mom’s store and knew that woman was special. He noticed his old jacket that had sentimental value hanging on a hanger for sale! He hurried over just as the beautiful woman was trying it on. He told her it’s not for sale and, after giving him a hard time, handed it to him and went to the back room where Tina had gone for shoes. Hugh Connolly’s mom laughed and told him he had met his match… and his soulmate!

When Abby got back to the car, she found a box containing the jacket she had wanted to buy. He enclosed a card as well with his phone number on it. But he was off to what turned into a 4-week job in the mountains so all they have had is phone calls and texts. Yet they are getting to know each other and both of them like where this seems to be going. He gets home in time for the St. Patrick’s Day Donegal party and heads right over to see Abby.

I almost melted when Hugh won the St. Patrick’s Day contest for the best beard and abs, finally kissed Abby, and told her, “I don’t share. I won’t share. If we go further, you’re mine. My girlfriend. My future wife. Mother to my future children.” What will Abby’s response to that challenge be?

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hugh spots Abigail outside of his mom’s thrift shop and he is totally smitten with her.

Abigail spots a blue jean jacket inside his mom’s store and she wants its and buy it. Hugh is not ready to part with but decides to let her buy.

Hugh boxes up the jacket and looks for Abigail; with advise from his mom he puts a note inside with his phone # asking her to call him.

This is my first time reading anything by Ava Pearl and I rather enjoyed reading about Abigail and Hugh. It is an easy fast read, characters are great.

Pick up your copy today to find out if Abigail called Hugh and did they make a connection.

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[Jamie Bee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Swearing and Bad Punctuation

This is a super-short novella, so short that there was much time for plot or character development. Unfortunately, the book has swearing and other crude words—which I never liked to see in books. It's an instant turn-off for me. I really wish authors would warn about this in book descriptions so those of us who did not like that kind of language can skip the book. Aside from this annoying issue, the book also had problems with grammar, punctuation, and usage. The book had random capitalization, missing commas, extra commas, and more. Clearly, the book was not copyedited or proofread. I did receive an ARC copy of the book, but sadly, these errors persist in the published edition.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Abigail and Hugh. When Abigail went into an antique shop, she saw an old jacket that she wanted to buy, but Hugh told her it wasn't for sale. Hugh's mother owned the shop and was trying to get rid of his jacket for years, but he wouldn't let her sell it. Hugh saw Abigail and knew instantly she was the one for him, but she was mad at him over the jacket. Hugh sent the jacket to Abigail with a note and his number, but he was away for 4 weeks on a job site. Hugh does hope to see Abigail when he gets back home and make her his. I liked this romance. I love how they both felt they met their soulmate, but how things weren't as as easy as they should have been . Good one.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first title of Ava Pearl's that I have read and I am definitely a fan! The final novella in the awesome Kiss Him, He's Irish multi-author series, Ms Pearl's My Killarney King is a wonderful short and steamy instalove romance. Abigail and Hugh's meet-cute at his mother's thrift shop is adorably hilarious. The two are instantly enamoured with one another but they do not ride off into the sunset without some excitement. Throw together some distance, video calls and a highly entertaining St Patrick's Day beard-growing contest, and this is a wonderfully engaging, sweet and steamy love story.

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[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hugh and Abby meet at a little shop he mom owns, debating over a denim jacket that she found and he did not plan on selling. Talking while he is on a construction site for a month, they become closer than they expect. His first night home is St Pats Day with a beard contest at the local pub. The characters are heartwarming and comfortable with themselves. The storyline is terrific, with intense feelings and emotions. Loved how they bonded and then became intimate later, sealing their bond and love. I will be rereading this one again and again. Can not wait for more from this author.

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[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

First things first; I like the cover of this book!
My Killarney King is a novella in the ‘’kiss him, he’s Irish’’ collection. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Whilst out thrift shopping, Abby meets Irish man Hugh. From the moment they meet, sparks fly.
The chemistry between Hugh and Abby is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.

[Aliama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another entertaining read in this series. Abby and Hugh have a sizzling connection when they first meet in a thrift store arguing over a jacket. They begin chatting over several weeks while Hugh is away on business. He finally returns to take Abby out on a date in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Abby and Hugh have serious chemistry and are perfect for each other. This was an interesting fast paced read with entertaining characters. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Opasan Ouprie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These story is a sweet and funny insta love story. They meet while at a thrift store arguing over a jacket. When they get to talking they decide they should exchange numbers and chat via text while he is gone. They have a great chemistry between them and they hit if off other than the jacket thing. With him away on business can these two find time to get together for a date and see where they go from there?

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[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Killarney King: An Irishman Curvy Girl Instalove Romance by Ava Pearl is a short,sweet,lolvely entertaining and steamy instalove romance of Hugh and Abigail..Hugh a custom wood craftsman,irish and gorgeous,Abigail a Bostonian and jewellery maker..they met at Hugh moms store when Abigail wanted to buyt a blue jacket but he doesnt want tp part with it but Abigail is persistent and he let her buy it but put a paper with his number to call him...An easy to read,story that you will love and enjoy,well done!

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. It was entertaining and funny. The characters were interesting and likable. Hugh's mom (mam) was hilarious with the way she was teasing him and giving him crap. Hugh's way to make up for his actions and to get Abigail's attention was inventive and sweet. Abigail and Hugh spent time getting to know each other long distance. Their happy ever after made me smile. I recommend reading this book.

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[Rhonda Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abby goes to the thrift store with her friend Tina. While there she discovers a denim Jacket and goes ti buy it. She is halted in her efforts by an Orish lad that says it is his. They have a verbal argument and she leaves without the Jacket. He has second thoughts and words it up leaving it in the car she was traveling in with a note. Will she respond to the note? Will theu ever meet up to see if the sparks they felt were real? Quick instalove read.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. 3.5 stars. I liked how the soul bond was done in this story. Hugh and Abby both work with their hands and are down to earth. It was an unusual way of getting to know each other remotely after the spark connects them but it made it more special when they connect again in person. I only wish the story was longer.

[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet holiday read that will leave a smile on your face. Hugh and Abigail first met at his mother's thirft store, when his mother mistakenly put an old jacket of his from school out for sale. He had to explain to Abigail that it was not for sale, but then he turned around putting it in her friend's car with a note to call him. Another case of insta-love in action.

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[adina willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abigail is an artist. She goes to a thrift store. She sees a denim jacket that she wants. Hugh is not ready to part with the jacket so he gets in a tug of war with Abigail. They get to know each other over the phone for the next few weeks. This is a sweet short with back and forth banter between Hugh and Abigail.

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[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful story of instant attraction. When Hugh sees Abigail across the parking lot, he is drawn to her and continues to keep his eye on her when she enters the store his mother owns. What will he have to do in order to have her in his life?

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[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

I loved the way these two met and the way they got to know each other. I liked them as characters and I believed in their connection and chemistry. I thought it was a nicely written quick read.

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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable book five in the Kiss Him, He’s Irish series! It is an engaging, well written, funny, and steamy romance with likeable characters; the chemistry between them is fast and hot. Definitely recommended!

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[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun storyline of finding the perfect jacket, that will lead Abigail to find the perfect guy Hugh. An enjoyable book set just in time for St. Paddy’s day, good characters that get to learn everything about each other through calls and FaceTime. The chemistry between them is hot with an even better ending for this couple.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Killarney King is the last book in an fun and delightful series by some amazing authors. Huge and Abigail's tale quick romance that is sweet, hot and will have you laughing from the moment they meet at his mother's thrift show to the last line of their story.

Perfect story for any time of the year.

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[Terra Oenning · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love these Irish books and can't get enough of them. It started over a Jean jacket but will it end up a love story or Heartbreak? This story is absolutely so good and loved Abigail and Hugh. I want more from this couple.

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[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Killarney King is book five in the Kiss Him, He's Irish series. This is an insta love story between Abby and Hugh who meet over a worn jean jacket. The story is fun and the characters are likable. This is my first book by Ava Pearl and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[JLH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hugh will have to wait for a while. He is Irish and sentimental. Why else get in an argument over a jacket you can’t fit that hold memories. He waited for her to call and now he is away for an extended time to fulfill a contract he won. What? There is a beard in it this story too? No cliffhanger

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[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this as an arc for my honest review

This story is short and easily read but I only found it okay. I didn’t feel a connection to the characters and I didn’t really care if they got together or not.

[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is quite cute, I had fun reading it but I loved the epilogue and Abby’s parting words, she is content and happy with Hugh, her husband, and their child, Liam James

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[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Cool Romance!! When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I cannot wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

This is the 5th book in the Kiss Him, He's Irish series, it's a well-written fast-paced quick to read instalove novella. Hugh and Abigail meet over his previously loved denim jacket and the romance blooms from there onward. Sweet story..