Irish on the Rocks is amazing. Seriously how can you not want to pick up a my brothers best friend/in need of a wife/hot Irish brothers read. Grace is trying to get her life back on track. With a little pushing from her family she needs. Jack needs a wife to help fulfill his end for the inheritance from his father. The chemistry between Jack and Grace is spot on. I love the banter between them. There is a nice slow burn that builds you up just so in this one. Jack and Grace never expected to fall for one another but you can't deny the love between them. I can't wait for the final Murphy brother to fall.

Irish on the rocks is book two in the series and its older brother Jacks turn. What do you do when you have to get married but the only woman who is on your mind is one who never should be? For Jack its his brothers best mate Grace. Reconnecting with her after a few years, hes drawn to her and no idea why.

Grace is against marriage thanks to her parents, and to make it all better shes really hit a low point. When things go south after meeting Jack at a gala things cant get any worse right? How about a job offer?

This book was a food romance that made you interested with the cute dog, obnoxious grandmum, and the back and forth between Grace and Jack. It was good and i did enjoy it.

4.5 Stars!! This was a really enjoyable book! I haven’t read book 1 yet but luckily this book, the 2nd in the series, can be read without reading the first book and it’s still understandable. I loved the main characters, Grace & Jack! I would’ve liked more info about Grace & Jack when they were younger. I really enjoyed this frenemies/boss to lovers book! I definitely recommend this book! It’s a really cute book!
*I received this book at no charge from the publisher.*

A book as strong as the whiskey they sip. Great characters, great dialogue, great chemistry. Definitely pick this one up.

Irish On The Rocks
Murphy Brothers 2
Magan Vernan
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This is my 1st book from this author so I went in blind nit knowing anything about her or the way she wrote. I had come across this story on Netgalley, and I do love a rich boss falling for his assistant, but this was totally different to the norm.

As the name suggests this book is set in the UK, meaning there is a lot of slang and words that come across as misspelt, but it all adds to the story. Hard to overlook when I’m so used to American slang… But don’t let that stop you from enjoying this story.

Both Grace and Jack come from money, but that is where their backgrounds stop. Grace was always the plump, braces wearing young girl who was best friends with Jack’s younger brother Sean. She was never in Jack’s radar until years later he sees her at a gala. She’s fully aware of who he is and cannot stop that fluttering in her belly every time he flies just a little more. But poor Jack has no clue who this woman is until she drops a bombshell on him… That changes everything.

After Grace left London jobless and returning to Dublin to her grandparents and mothers home. Not ideal for a grown woman and fun icing another job in her field is anything but easy. She never thought a spilled glass of champagne will have her working in the offices of Murphy Pubs. As the ever increasing feelings show up Grace discovers those feelings are not just one sided… It seems the marriage clause in Jack’s father will was to see all three of his boys married to keep Murphy Pubs in their hands, makes its own decisions. Throwing Grace and Jack together with chemistry to burn your fingers while page turning, will see Jack taken by another love, one he never saw coming.

Between Jack as his pressure of marriage to keep the one thing he loves and the girl who can’t stand the thought of marriage means this is a relationship bound by rocks, and cliffs will be the ultimate test to both of their wants, needs and futures…

A book full of strong family bonds, lots of laughs, good whiskey and finding true love! It makes you want to go to Ireland and find your own Irish billionaire!

I was really looking forward to reading Jack’s story and it was just as sweet as I thought it would be. These swoon worthy brothers make for a great read.

Seeing all the changes Grace has made after so many years was something he could have never anticipated. Jack wasn’t prepared for how stunning she turned out and one look could leave him utterly speechless. Still trying to come to terms with the stipulations of his father’s will he never considers Grace. His attraction to her cannot be denied but he must keep his eye on the prize and remain professional at all times while they are at the office. Lines slowly begun to blur and Grace’s dream of being with her childhood crush could become a reality. This series is definitely a must read as Magan makes you fall in love with all the brothers desperately trying to keep their families legacy falling into the hands of someone else.

I received Irish on the Rocks by Magan Vernon from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This has no impact on my thoughts. My thoughts are my own.

When I first started Irish on the Rocks I wasn't into it and had to put it down for a few days to read something else. I picked it up again later on during the week and I finally was able to get into it. I liked Grace and Jack Murphy a lot more this time when I picked it up.

Irish on the Rocks takes place in Dublin, Ireland. Jack is supposed to be the CEO of his company but there was a clause where he couldn't be the CEO until him and his brothers all are married. For Jack Murphy, this was especially a little bit difficult for him because he had a bit of a history. Grace was his brother Sean's best friend but they met up again at an event and she winds up working for Jack Murphy as an assistant.

A true friendship started to bloom between the two when she started working for Jack. Grace used to hate him, but he started doing things like caring for her dog when her dog was sick and other things like that and she began to realize he had changed. He realized how smart she really was when she was able to hold her ground against her cousin Lacey at a meeting when she shot her down with everything she had. This particular meeting especially made me like Connor's character too. I liked their whispered conversation they had while the ladies battled it out. I definitely want to read his story sometime soon.

Irish on the Rocks is part of a three part series I believe, but this can be read as a standalone. I didn't feel like I was out of place at all. There were a few minor mentions from the previous book and for the next one to come, but they were so small that they were hardly noticeable. They were just there to make you interested in them.

Irish on the Rocks was a five star read for me. Once I got into it, the pacing was fast and I liked the romance, the friendships, the best friend's brother plot and I also liked that it has me interested in the other books for the Murphy brother's series. I'd definitely recommend it if you are looking for a light, easy read.

I'm still on an Irish kick and enjoyed this one immensely! Give me all the hot Irish guys please!?! I really enjoyed these characters!

I enjoyed this book for the most part. I understand it's book #2 (Grace & Jack's story) part of the Murphy brothers series. It's an easy light hearted romance with a bit of steam. I like to add in these romance type books in-between my thrillers. Some of the words and phrases used were interesting. I admit I had to look-up some of the Irish slang. There were some words that were a bit repetitive throughout the book but the writing style is promising. I did enjoy Grace's "meddling" funny family.

I adore the "friends of the family" and "office romance" tropes. This reminds me of the Harlequin book series I used to read and enjoy so much of. I liked the straight forward love story with its "simple" like problems. I miss this a lot in the "new" romance type books of late.

I'd continue with the series for sure. Would like to see who Sean Murphy ends up with.

Two and a half stars.

So, this series is based the premise that in this day and age a father can leave his multi-million euro pub and whisky business to his three sons on the proviso that they must each be married within six months (and stay together for at least six months), otherwise the business will be offered to the highest bidder by the board.

Jack Murphy is the oldest brother, the CEO, he has a bad reputation of being an exacting boss and can't keep an assistant for more than a few weeks, ever since his brother Connor married his best assistant Fallon. As a child he was cocky and obnoxious, especially to his younger brother Sean and Sean's best friend Grace. At a charity ball he meets Grace again, looking somewhat different to the short frizzy -haired girl with glasses he remembers. Things are going well, they flirt and then it all goes horribly wrong and Grace accidentally knocks a full glass of champagne all over him. Words are spoken and both Jack and Grace take offence.

Of course it turns out that Grace, a book editor who has recently been made redundant, is perfect for the job of assistant and despite their initial animosity it seems as though there are major sparks between them. But Jack needs a wife and Grace has vowed never to marry after her parents' acrimonious divorce left her mother heartbroken and destitute (although Grace's grandfather is a millionaire).

I really struggle to get my head around this series. The men are too young to be running a multi-million euro business and the board are all too old and cliched. The big misunderstanding between Grace and Jack I just can't get my head around at all. I don't understand why he was angry/ upset. Overall, everyone felt like a caricature.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Irish on the Rocks by Magan Vernon a five-star read that will melt your mind. This is the second book in the Murphy Brothers series and these brothers just get so hot they would melt the ice in your glass just by looking at it and what excites me most is the fact that we still have another brother to find out more about. Jack Murphy is a tall drink of Irish whisky that would go down smoother than you can realise. Jack is a playboy, but he needs a wife to fill his dads’ final wishes according to his last will and testament. The problems start when he meets a beautiful lady in a red dress at a Gala and thinks she could be a great wife, it gets better when he realises who she is and when fate plays its part in getting them together sparks will fly. Throw in a lovely little pooch named Jane Pawsten who steals every scene she is in as a good little pooch should and you have a winning story in my eyes.

I really enjoyed this book. I love a good office romance and a "I love my friends brother" romance. This book had them both and I loved it. I found all characters to be likable except the grandma. Her role in this book was annoying. I would have given this book a full 5 star rating but the slang the author used distracted me and brought it down to a 4. I am not familiar with too much Irish or British slang unless it is from Harry Potter or Bridget Jones Diary. Some of the more "steamier" parts of this book fell short when a work like "feck" is used. However, I am used to American New Adult Novels so I may be bias. Besides that, I loved this book and I recommend it!!

Grace suddenly finds herself face to face with her school girl crush and is finding it hard to resist his charms. He knows he shouldn’t get entagled with her as he needs to find a wife to fulfil the terms of his fathers will. Fun story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

SO good. Just so, so good. I am beyond glad I discovered the first book in this series and this one was even better. I cannot wait for Sean’s book!

Jack just says the sweetest words, “if shagging was what you wanted, I would oblige. But I’m a gentleman, Miss Evans. I’ll only make you come if you ask nicely and if I know you’re not completely shitefaced.” Jack is just the sweetest trying to make his girl feel better, “she may have seen that we’re here, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a quick walk. A shag behind a neighbor’s shed, then be on our way,” I liked this book, I loved Jack.

This is the second book in the Murphy Brothers series and it is every bit as delightful as the first novel. In this story, Jack is the confirmed bachelor and CEO of Murphy's, the family business empire. However,a provision in his father's will requires him to be married within a year or to forfeit his inheritance.

Grace has been best friends with Sean, Jack's brother, since their early school years. For most of that time, she has harbored a crush on Jack. Since she recently relocated back to Ireland (from England), she has been seeking employment. Since Jack also needs an assistant, it is serendipity that she has returned to Dublin searching for a job. However, after watching her parents' divorce, Grace has vowed to never marry. Despite all of this, they begin a romance.

This is a wonderful book that I just loved. I found myself engaged by the characters and wanting them to get their HEA ending. I even fell in love with the dog, Jane Pawsten (the canine version of Jane Austen), I mean, what could be cuter than that? Simply adorable!

Fans of the genre will love this book. Put it at the top of your TBR list. While it is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel, however, it's so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all.