AN IRISH SUMMER – Alexandra Paige
Avon
ISBN: 978-0063316560
July 1, 2025
Contemporary Romance

Galway, Ireland – Present Day

Chelsea was born and raised in Boston and has enjoyed working at a bed and breakfast since graduating from college. But one day, the owners inform her that they are closing it down, which leaves Chelsea with no job. The wife offers her a job at her sister’s hostel in Galway, Ireland, for the summer. That would give her a chance to work on getting her resume out for a job in the fall. Arriving in Ireland, Chelsea isn’t sure she is going to like her new job. Her room at the hostel is small, and she feels like a fish out of water. But her fellow employees are nice, including the tour guide, Collin. He likes to tease her and flirt with her. She isn’t looking for a summer romance, but love has a funny way of making you forget that. 

Collin gives Chelsea a tour of Ireland and helps her fit into the local environment. She has already made up her mind to find a new job in the USA and get away from Ireland as soon as possible. While she works, she applies for jobs. Yet, the longer she is in Ireland, the more she comes to like it and the people she is working with—including Collin. While he might tease her, he helps her find her footing in the area. Their romance builds slowly, as first they need to get to know one another, then it’s the connection that grows between them. 

Will Chelsea remain in Ireland by the end of AN IRISH SUMMER? She clearly doesn’t want to be there, but feels she has no choice after she lost her job. Her parents would welcome her back into their home, but who wants to live with their parents after living independently, especially since hers are the smothering type. This tale only has Chelsea’s point of view, so we don’t know what Collin is thinking. However, it’s soon clear that he’s smitten with her. She tries to resist him, but the attraction is too hard to deny. 

AN IRISH SUMMER gives readers a romance with a view of Ireland. Go on a trip to that country without leaving your book. Along the way, Chelsea learns something about herself, and that she can be adaptable. Will love win in the end and lead to a change she never expected? Find out the answer by grabbing a copy of AN IRISH SUMMER.

Patti Fischer