Last Call for Love

Wow! What a cute story. You know those reviews that say “this book was a warm hug”? Well, this one really was. Maeve inherits a pub in Ireland from her late father, and from there, the story unfolds into a beautiful journey of self-discovery, the bonds of found family, and of course, a new romance.

Two things I totally didn't expect from other reviews and the book synopsis. 1. Spice! Definitely a few more spicy scenes than I expected. The spice level and the age of the main character would definitely put this in the New Adult category vs. YA for me. 2. that i would BAWL my eyes out more than once. But what really makes this book shine are the characters and the charming setting of Innishglass.

Sure, there's a bit of the dreaded miscommunication trope, which can be a bit tiresome, but the backstory adds depth and reasoning that keeps it from becoming too much. There were a few instances of repetition and excessive inner monologue, but nothing that detracted too much from the overall experience. The love story between Maeve and Briggs felt a little rushed at the beginning bordering the line of “insta-love”. But if you're in need of an escape and just a feel good story, look no further. This book delivers. If you're after a read that'll tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling uplifted and take you on a little vacation to Ireland, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go!

Thank you NetGalley, Skyscape, & Rebekah Crane for the ARC!