The Little Irish Farm Published by Bookouture by Michelle Vernal
on August 28, 2024
Genres: Women's Fiction
Pages: 369
Source: Netgalley
Format: ARC, eBook
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Jess Báre moved to the Emerald Isle to chase fairy tales. But when one takes her to an isolated farm in the clover-covered countryside, will she find the happy ending she’s been searching for? Or are some tales best left untold?
Pursuing her dream life in Ireland, twenty-something Dublin newspaper columnist Jess is now half a world away from her family and feeling pretty lonely. At least she has her childhood collection of antique fairy tales. But she longs to be out exploring all the old stories Ireland is famed for.
So when she finds a heart-breaking dedication to a little girl in a new addition to her collection, Jess knows that the story behind it would be perfect for her next column. And, when her research takes her to a tumbledown farmhouse in a tiny Irish village, she can barely contain her joy. The endless rolling hills surrounding the small cottage are just like the scenes in Jess’s favourite novels.
She even warms to the dark and brooding farmer hosting her, Owen. He may come off a little grumpy, but it doesn’t take long for Jess to be swept up by his dark eyes and quiet charms as they walk together across the fresh green fields of the farm. And Jess’s heart melts when she discovers he is hiding a tragic secret…
One wrapped up in the history of the farm, and very same little girl Jess is here to research. But, with the demands of her job calling her back to the home she hates, she must does their story end here at the farm? Or could following her heart heal the wounds of a devastating past, and set her and Owen on the path to happily ever after?
Perfect for fans of Rachel Hanna, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber, this gorgeous and heart-warming romance will sweep you off to Ireland.
This book was originally published as Second-Hand Jane.
What readers are saying about The Little Irish Farm:
‘I am seriously in love with the whole story!… Amazing… Who could not fall in love… What a fantastic story… I highly recommend this one!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wonderful… Really makes you feel you are in Ireland… The twists and turns kept me reading all night long.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow. Fantastic… I loved this… 5*, but it would have 10 if I could.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Superb. This story gave me goosebumps… Loved it all.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brought laughs and tears and unexpected joy. I loved every minute of it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love this book!… I laughed and smiled throughout… I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys humorous, feel-good novels with a lot of heart.’ Goodreads reviewer
Readers love Michelle
‘LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVVVEEE, LOVED IT!!!… Absolutely stunning!!!… I was completely swept away!!… Had me in stitches…
This was a cute story, albeit a little slow at times. I had some trouble getting into it at first because of the slowness. But by about midway, I was invested. All-in-all an endearing story with an interesting premise.
The setting is what really made this one for me, as well as the characters. I enjoyed the way author wrote them. They were believable and very entertaining!
About Michelle Vernal
Michelle Vernal is the Amazon UK top 100 bestselling author of Christmas in the Little Irish Village. In 2015 her debut novel, The Traveller's Daughter, was shortlisted for the Love Stories award and in 2020, The The Letter won the Reader's Favorite Gold Medal Award for Chick lit. In addition, The Autumn Posy, Book 1 in the Liverpool Brides timeslip series, was a finalist in the 2021 Page Turner Book awards. She also writes the popular Guesthouse on the Green series featuring the hilarious O'Mara family. Michelle's books are full of laugh out loud moments and warmth. Her readers describe her novels as unputdownable, feel-good and funny. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her husband, two teenage sons and attention-seeking tabby cats, Humphrey and Savannah.
