Connor Murphy is one of three brothers who run their family business. Their father had started the multimillion dollar company many years ago and has just recently passed. Connor, who’s based in the US and running the American side of things, comes back home for the funeral and reading of the will. Needless to say, the brothers are shocked to their core when the lawyer informs them that they each need to be married in a specific amount of time, or the board can buy the company.
You see, none of the three even have a girlfriend, let alone someone they are serious about. In fact, the only woman Connor talks to frequently is Fallon, his brother’s assistant who frequently bails him out of whatever trouble he’s in. Connor’s most definitely a playboy with no desire to settle down.
Fallon left the US for Ireland after getting her degree to work for Jack Murphy. She was looking for a job that would get her away from her terrible parents, yet also allow her to make enough to pay for her grandmother’s nursing home.
Connor hatches a plan to ask Fallon to be his fake wife. In return for living with him for the required length of time, he will pay for her grandmothers nursing home and also pay off student loans.
This was a great book. I enjoyed the witty banter between the two and they were so cute as a couple, their chemistry leapt off the pages. I loved the fact that Fallon wasn’t after Connor’s money. She didn’t like getting lavish gifts from him and hated when he spent money on her. Ms. Vernon has a way with words that keeps your attention (at least mine) from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!!

AHH!!! What did I just read!!

Straight Up Irish is simply straight up great! As soon as I read the synopsis I knew that this was going to be a novel for me!

What could be a better romance trope to read about than a fake fiancee and an Irish man. Almost instantaneously, you get to know the characters and the situations they are in. They have this power within them, that allows readers to get to know them, and become completely drawn in.

This novel has it all! A sweet, and sexy romance, a hot leading man that will leave you swooning, and a kick a** heroine, who will leave you dying for more!

4.5/5 Stars!

3 stars
A light, fun read about Boston Irish! what is not to love!!

Admittedly, I'm not a contemporary romance fan. I like a healthy dose of action and suspense with my romance. I don't know why I decided to request this book from Net Galley other than really liking the cover and being a sucker for Irish settings. In any case, I'm so glad I did! I adored all the characters, especially Connor. The way he treated Fallon was to die for, and the banter between these two was often quite funny. Their relationship was very romantic and full of sweet moments. The fake marriage theme is extremely common, but this was a bit of a different take. I'm happy to have found this author, and I can't wait to read Connor's brothers' books! I'm curious which one of them might end up with Fallon's quirky bold best friend.

I liked Fallon a lot and I LOVED Connor! A great book and I can't wait to read about Jack and Sean!

I remember stumbling upon Magan Vernon with her YA My Alien Romance series and My Paper Heart. I'm beyond excited to read something a little different from her and Straight Up Irish is definitely a step up!

The fake wife trope is trending and this is the first story I've read under the NA umbrella. Fallon moved to Ireland for a temporary job. She has student loans and her grandmother's care as financial burdens, so when her boss' hotshot younger brother proposes marriage for a big payout, she's all in. Connor Murphy's family owns a pub business. When his father dies he stipulates in his will that his three sons must marry within the year and still be married six months later, or they'll lose control of the business. This is an insanely difficult task for a womanizer like Conner, but somehow he and Fallon work out an agreement that benefits both of them.

Straight Up Irish is written at a pace that moves a little distractedly every now and then. When Fallon and Connor got together the narration turned more towards the what ifs that concerned them. What if their ploy isn't convincing? What if Fallon falls for Connor and he doesn't reciprocate, and vice versa? Valid concerns, yes, but they're on constant repeat while I'm waiting for the plot to continue moving forward. I didn't feel as though I got to know the characters beyond the drama and their fake relationship. And their constant worry over the arrangement they came up with takes the excitement out of seeing them finally work through it.

I loved being transported to Ireland for this adventure with Fallon and Connor! With Magan Vernon's flare for creating characters with snark and chemistry Straight Up Irish will keep you tied up for a few hours of flirty, romantic fun!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*

In order to save his family's pub empire from ending up in the wrong hands, the Murphy boys need to marry and stay married for six months. However, Connor never wants to get married, so all he needs to do is find someone and propose and make sure the woman he chooses understands that their marriage will only be one of convenience. But when Connor finds the perfect woman in his brother's assistant, Fallon Smith, will he be able to say goodbye at the end of the six months or will he want to make their relationship permanent?

What a wonderful start to this series this book was where the main characters kept me entertained from start to finish, as the hero and heroine do everything they can to stick to their arrangement, even though it's palpable they're falling in love; and the dialogue was a compelling blend of intense moments due to the main characters backs stories and teasing banter that had me loving the main and secondary characters.

As for the way this story started, it drew me in immediately, and had me smiling at Connor who is a total playboy and isn't afraid to tease Fallon the first time he interacts with her. However, in saying that, I did feel sorry for the woman Connor was with, as it goes to show that he's not good at putting a name to a face. Yet, it was the moment where the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time where things get very interesting, as it seems like Fallon should be more Connor's assistant than his brother's with everything she does for him. Otherwise, Connor would never be on time for anything he needed to be when it came to his family's pub empire.

Both the main characters were enjoyable and utterly engaging due to their back stories, their growing relationship, and the obstacles they face on their journey to happy ever after including whether the pair can stick to their arrangement or whether they make their relationship permanent; and whether one of the main characters can handle a jerk of an ex that needs to be put in their place and understand that the relationship is over. Furthermore, the heroine was resilient and I liked how determined she was to help her grandma, even though she knows she could very easily fall in love with Connor and their arrangement could blow up in her face if she isn't careful. While the hero, he's confident, cocky and very tenacious in his pursuit of winning the heroine over because he and his brothers are determined to keep their family's pub empire in the hands of family. I also liked everything Connor did for the heroine, which shows her how much he appreciates her. Then again, it's palpable that he's falling in love.

Overall, Ms. Vernon has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was intense from the moment they met and just kept increasing the more they interacted; the romance was nicely-detailed and had me liking these two together; and the ending had me smiling because Connor is determined to prove to Fallon how much she's come to mean to him. I would recommend Straight Up Irish by Magan Vernon, if you enjoy the opposites attract trope, workplace romances, the fake relationship trope, the marriage of convenience trope, or books by authors Christina Phillips, Robin Bielman, Cindi Madsen and Jennifer Shirk.

3.5 stars of sweet Irish bliss or man candy...

Straight Up Irish has the slang and accents to turn me to putty. Seriously, this bird was ready as soon as Connor opened his mouth. Even if he calls me Not Erin, yeah I would.

The Irish play boy and the American assistant sounds like a bad death match but makes for an entertaining arrangement. It's sweet with some very naughty fun and plenty of Whiskey to wet your whistle.

I'm swooning still over this book! Best love story ever! I wanna curl back up in bed with this gem and never leave Connor. I'm also thinking of changing all the Fallon's into Julia's. That is allowed, right? Straight Up Irish has completely swept me off my feet! Magan Vernon creates a magnificent love story that will keep me thinking and talking about it for weeks to come!

Connor has to marry someone and stay married for six months to get his inheritance, which is his family company. He's a rich, Irish playboy and gives no fecks who knows. Fallon is a sweet and sassy American girl living in Dublin working for Connor's brother. She has a heart of gold and takes Connor up on his offer of a marriage of convenience so she can continue to help her Nana.

The relationship is a slow one, yet it's a beautiful one. Connor realizes how sheltered Fallon has been and makes it his purpose to take her in adventures and show her how to really live. The relationship that grows between Fallon and Connor is just plain beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better story. Humor, romance, sexy guys. I just can't put into words how much I loved Straight Up Irish. It will be one I reread and recommend constantly! Can't wait for Jack and Sean!

I'm not sure what is up with many authors writing their leading men to be Irish, but I'm loving it. I just hope there is an audio book on the horizon. I love the push and pull relationship between Fallon and Connor. I also like that the story was taken place in Ireland. It's almost a Cinderella story where Fallon works hard, but lives frugally to care for her grandmother, the one person she loves most. She also keeps Connor in line, considering his Playboy ways. I love that Connor comes to want to protect her and give her the world.

when connor murphy learns that the only way he'll inherit his third of his family's distillery is by marrying a girl and staying married for six months, he's got the perfect solution. his brother's assistant, fallon, needs money and is the only woman who challenges him.

the unholy attraction between them is going to make this whole platonic wedding of convenience thing difficult. connor doesn't just up and marry fallon. they take some time to get to know each other. they date. and soon this fake relationship feels awfully real. but neither of them is ready to admit it.

the blend of humor and sexual tension makes this relationship so much fun to read about. connor is truly a delightful character and fallon is his perfect match. i'm not always a fan of the reformed man-whore trope, but connor is fun enough to allow you to forget the skeeviness he starts with.

**straight up irish will publish on february 19, 2018. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publilshing (embrace) in exchange for my honest review.

First time author for me and I was hooked from the beginning, the story kept my attention and it was well written and the characters are well developed

I rec'd a copy from Netgalley and voluntarily leave my own thoughts

Rcvd and ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) We meet Connor Murphy who has returned to Ireland because his father died, he had been in the US running part of the business but now that has to change. Connor and his family were due to a rude awakening, his father made a clause in the will that they he and his brothers had to get married and stay married for a half a year to get ownership of the company. In comes Fallon who has been supporting her nana in the US and paying for her school loans, and really had no one since her parents were not really good people. So did they make it to the six month trial? Did there relationship stay fake? You tell me my friends, read it ..Enjoy!

LOVED THIS BOOK!!! I saw the cover and thought I love it. Then I read the blurb and had to request it.

I loved everything about this book. The characters were amazing and loved the story xx

It's a very engaging story and it's well-written too. I quite enjoyed reading it. Romance side of the story is perfect, characters are amazing, and chemistry between them is exceptional. In short this book is immensely entertaining and enjoyable read for romance lovers like myself.

3 Bucket List/Life List Stars
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What do you do when presented with a situation which cannot be changed, adjusted or ignored...
Well, the Murphy Brothers have been thrown for a loop. Not only have do they have to deal with the loss of their beloved Da... but he has put a huge condition for the brothers to inherit and carry on the family's business... the Murphy Pub Legacy. All three brothers must marry within a year of the Da's death and remain married for at least six months... otherwise the board can buy/sell the company out from under the sons.

None of the sons saw that coming....
None of them have a steady gal... or ever wanted one...
But these men are not about to lose the family's business.

Fallon Smith's life was never picture perfect. Had parents which would have been considered users...and not in a good way. Her only saving grace was her Nana and best friend Leah. With her Nana, Fallon has made all the sacrifices she can to make sure she is in the best assisted living arrangement. Fallon has made her education her priority and when she finally had finished her masters...she took the best position she could find to cover her expenses and piece of mind.

Because her situation in Chicago was not the best...between her parents thinking she was now going to support them and a dud of a boyfriend who she should have left long ago... going to Ireland sounded just perfect.

Fallon's position as assistant to the CEO of Murphy's Pubs was not easy. She had to deal with a taskmaster as a boss. He was an alright sort but could be very demanding and in the past went through assistants like tissue paper. The good news was Fallon was able to deal with him and all the other responsibilities thrown at her... including keeping one of the other brothers in line...

Yes, Connor Murphy was one of the high points of this job...Fallon was constantly emailing and calling him to make sure he was available for all of the necessary conference calls, arranging travel needs and any other marketing issues the company was planning. She also had reached him when he was "indisposed" and it wasn't her favorite times...

But now Connor and all the other brothers are here in Dublin and they are presented with this new obstacle their Da laid at their feet. Fallon hadn't met Connor in person but had been communicating with him for months, so when they finally did meet... all the little sparks and interests seemed to take hold in a way...

And when Connor takes Fallon for a "I'm Sorry I Split Coffee All Over You" dinner...before you know it, Connor is thinking he could help Fallon with her situation with Nana and College Loans...and she could be his Fake Wifey for the required time... each doing each other a solid...

Now both of these two are drawn to each other... and Connor can be rather fun...His way of teaching Fallon how to Golf and work a Stick Shift was quite yummy, heh heh....He had a way with his hands to name a few....

The only hiccup for me was the way the marriage of convenience kept being referenced and how Fallon was obsessed about the money issue...I got it... it was just how it was phrased for me...Nana was sweet, Fallon's friend Leah feisty... and probably the next one to be with a brother in the future.

This is the start of the series and each brother will have to belly up and find a wife if they plan to save the company for the family. There is the tough brother... Jack and the Rugby player, Sean and of course, Ireland.


A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.

3-3.25 stars. This book was only okay for me. This is Connor and Fallon's story. Fallon is an American living and working in Ireland for the Murphy family's whisky company. Connor is one of the three Murphy brothers who recently moved back to Ireland after handling the company's American division. When Connor's father dies, he leaves the company to his sons in his will with the stipulation that they must be married within a year and remain married for at least 6 months. Connor meets Fallon in person at the office after communicating with her by phone for a while from overseas for company matters. He decides that she would make a good potential temporary fake wife. Fallon is pretty poor, spending all of her money on her ailing grandmother's medical expenses. So when Connor asks her to temporarily marry him in exchange for money, she agrees. The two begin fake dating with the plan to fake marry soon and Connor helps show her around Ireland. They find they like each other, but they are afraid to take their relationship from fake to real, although they do finally give in and admit their feelings.

This book was pretty slow burn and I didn't feel the chemistry enough to feel any burn. I liked Fallon and Connor for the most part. Fallon had very poor self esteem and could not imagine why Connor would possibly be interested in her. That bothered me a good bit. Connor was okay, but definitely was a manwhore before Fallon and had no plans of ever marrying or being monogamous. It was hard for me to imagine what their relationship would look like in the future because they were such an odd couple. The writing and the story was only okay for me, as well. There were a lot of plot holes and I didn't really feel the love or connection between the couple. Still, I did like the Ireland setting and the side characters.

This is the second fake marriage trope book I have read lately and I'm starting to think this trope isn't for me. I just don't get why two people that are attracted to each other and going to get married wouldn't at least try to see if they can make the relationship real. If these two would just have communicated, it all would have been okay. Even at 96%, they were afraid to admit they liked each other and there was no talk of staying married. All they could think about was how they were only going to be married for 6 months. It's all wrapped up by simple I love you's at 97%, but still very little communication beyond that. The epilogue is a same day epilogue, as well, with no glimpse into the future. It all wrapped up way too close to the end.

Overall, I didn't love this book, but I enjoyed a few parts of it. This was my first read by Ms. Vernon but I may try her again in the future.

I love the idea of a modern day marriage of convenience being forced upon someone and it turning into much more. Characters who are so convinced of what they think they're capable of and what they think they need to be happy, but find that the thing that they keep resisting and fighting is what they truly need. There was so much chemistry between Fallon and Connor from the very beginning and I adored their banter. This was an incredibly fun and sexy read and I'm excited to see who Connor's brothers will end up with. Highly recommend!

Both Connor & Fallon have honourable motives for a fake marriage, but when their very real feelings get in the way, a second, long and hard look may be needed to iron out previously ignored details.

I liked this story. This is sweet & steamy romance with a lot of Irish charm that will leave you wanting more of Connor & Fallon. Connor's easy-going humour helped the story flow and seem less forced, as did Fallon's feistiness and witty comebacks.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC of this book, which I received via NetGalley & Entangled Publishing.

copy received for honest review
The story started off pretty good. I noticed a few people did not like that Connor was with someone other than Fallon in the first scene. I did not have a problem with that. It gave an insight into who he was prior to Fallon. Also, they had never met face to face. They both had lives prior to being with each other. I would not even consider them as friends at that point. Fallon worked for his brother in Ireland and Connor was living in Boston. After meeting Fallon and getting to know her, there was no one else. The story was a slow burn and took a while to get to the romance. I liked that they got to know each other. The marriage of convenience actually working out is more believable after watching the relationship grow. I enjoyed the story and the characters.