Well, I'm so happy to have read Dirty Irish and discovered the Murphy Brothers series. Magan Vernon writes with humor, and I really enjoyed the witty, sharp, dialogue contained in the novel. The contrasts between America and Ireland are explored and I found that most entertaining.
Dirty Irish is a light, sexy read with fully dimensional characters. As the primary couple has met before, it's almost a second chance at love story. The journey to happily ever after was engaging, and the resolution inevitable if not totally satisfactory. I will definitely seek out the other books in the series, based on the overarcing series premise and the intriguing secondary characters. If you're wonder if Dirty Irish could stand alone, yes, but why miss out on Magan Vernon's fine writing.
I received my copy through NetGalley under no obligation.

3.5 stars

A really nice end to the Murphy Brothers series! I have enjoyed following their journeys as they try to fulfill the marriage clause in their father's will to retain control of the family company.

We have seen a little bit of both Sean and Leah in previous books, but I liked getting to know them both better here. They both are different than I imagined them to be. Both are affected by past hurts and their opinions on a possible relationship are shaped by those people and situations.

It did get a bit repetitive when Leah would frequently mention that she was attracted to Sean and why they wouldn't work. Sean was also out of town for a portion of the book. It did give Leah a chance to excel at her job a bit, but I wish he hadn't been gone so long.

Overall an enjoyable, sweet, and fun story!

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet, sexy romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

Good book. New to me author who I am adding to my must read column. I love when I can find a good book and get wrapped up i it for a while! Awesome!

DNF at 51%.

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. I liked the first one, I thought it was sweet, but I summed up my feelings on the second book as follows:
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.
Unfortunately the decline continues with this the third book which features Sean the rugby-playing brother. I think if you live in a country which doesn't play rugby you may enjoy this more, however to an Englishwoman (who doesn't particularly even like rugby or understand the rules so the bar is set quite low) the staggering lack of basic understanding of rugby is painful. This reads like someone once told Magan Vernon about rugby in a pub and she has used what she can remember in a book. So Sean wants a contract to play for the All Blacks, something he's been working for since he was 14 years old. Sorry to break it to you Sean but unless you change your nationality you won't ever play for the All Blacks. Secondly, the All Blacks isn't a league team its the national rugby team of New Zealand so after changing nationality Sean would need to play for another rugby team (say the one he already plays for) and wait to be called up by the national squad. He'd have been better off wishing to play for Ireland. Then she tries to make a rugby allusion and refers to a "flaker" whereas the rugby position is "flanker".

Second, while I enjoyed the lack of brogue in the first book that is not the case in this book. Basically I get the feeling that Magan Vernon knows a few Irish phrases (eg mo gra) and a couple of Irishisms (like "feck") which she intersperses with standard English to make Sean seem Irish.

Third, Magan just doesn't understand the geography. She has Sean referring to his agent as having a British accent. Any Irishman can detect an English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Ireland accent - there is no such thing as a British accent to someone living in the British Isles, it would be like someone from California talking about someone having an American accent.

Fourth, she uses British slang wrongly. In one scene Sean asks a girl if she is "knackered", that means tired not drunk Magan Vernon.

Finally, I felt that every chapter ended exactly the same way, Sean's assistant Leah saying she's never laughed so much with a man before but this can't be anything more, she's just there to help Sean find a wife.

Overall, I found the lack of basic research/checking of facts to be off-putting and the plot was a rinse-and-repeat of the previous two books and I just couldn't be bothered to read the rest of the book.

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

I give this book 4 stars. The storyline between Sean and Leah was well written and a awesome read. I recommend this book. She has been cheated on and he needs a wife, which she says no when he asks her. So he tries to find a different way to help them both. You have to read it. You will love it. I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

I've really enjoyed this Murphy Brothers series and I hate to see it end. I've been anxiously waiting for Sean's story but sadly it isn't a favorite for me. While I adore Sean, Leah not so much. Sean is willing to give up so much to help his family. He's built a good career playing rugby but his brothers need him to save the family pubs. Per the will Sean needs to marry for the pubs to change hands. That's when Leah enters the picture and unfortunately when the story goes south for me. I really didn't care for her character and I was hoping Sean would find more. That's just my opinion though. The book is well done with excellent writing, good character development and a nice pace to the story. Overall not a bad book just not for me.

Sean is in trouble, he needs to find a wife and find one fast. Leah is looking for a new start in a new place. When circumstances bring these two together they are unable to fight the attraction that they feel for each other. This book started out extremely slow for me. But began to pick up almost halfway into the book. Because I didn’t read the previous book, I didn’t get the full effect of the chemistry that they had nor did I really feel it in this book. Sean is such a sweet, strong and caring man. He was easy to like and felt relatable. He definitely knows what pressure is and what it feels like to be pulled in multiple directions. As for Leah, I just couldn’t connect with her. She was not interesting to me in anyway shape or form. I didn’t see any characteristics in her that I identified with. I’ve said it before in my reviews and I’ll say it again, I find it extremely hard for myself to really enjoy a book if I can’t identify with the heroine. It’s just not enjoyable for me to read a story about a heroine I honestly don’t care that much about. Overall the story was okay, but it felt so dry to me. I needed and wanted to have more substance. I just felt like it was missing something.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars from me.

Thank you Entangled Publishing for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

My Thoughts:

Sean Murphy is in need of a wife and time is running out. The clause in his father's will states that each of the three Murphy men have a year from their Da's death to get married, if they all want to inherit the multi-million dollar family pub franchise. Sean is a star Rugby player, who has a passion and talent for the sport. He would rather be playing Rugby than handling his responsibilities as the company president, and getting married. However, Sean doesn't want to lose the family company or let his brothers down.

Sean has been extremely attracted to his sister-in-law, Fallon's American best friend, Leah. However, she turned down his advances at his brother's wedding. When Sean discovers that Leah has moved to Dublin and is working at one of the family's pubs as a bartender, sparks fly!

Leah needed a fresh start after she caught her boyfriend sleeping with her business partner. When Fallon gave her a place to stay, offered her a good paying job, and the opportunity to get away, she snatched it up. She's attracted to Sean, but doesn't want to get her heart broken again. When Sean offers her a position as his assistant, she can't turn down such a well-paying opportunity. Her job will be to help Sean with his obligations regarding the family business, as well as assist him in finding a wife, before the allotted time runs out. Leah knows that Sean isn't the man for her. She just has to keep reminding herself, because she's never meet another man who makes her feel the way that he does...

Dirty Irish was a fun and fast-paced story. I loved Sean's sexy Irish accent, slang, and endearments. He was a really fun, and flirty character that brought a lot of light-heartedness and feel good moments to the story. Leah was spunky, sassy, and witty. She was very strong and independent. I liked her character, and thought that Sean was her perfect compliment. One of my favorite aspects of the story was the banter between Sean and Leah. I loved Leah's fiery spirit, and the way she kept Sean on his toes!

This story was a slow-burn romance, and I liked how the main characters developed a strong friendship. Love snuck up on these two, and I was happy to be a part of their journey. I enjoyed getting to know the Murphy Brothers and the loves of their lives, especially Fallon. This story can be read as a standalone, but after reading it, I would like to go back and read the other two couples love stories as well, because it was such an enjoyable reading escape.

This is a fun contemporary romance where the man, Sean Murphy, employs American Leah Harlowe to act as matchmaker and help him find a wife!

The Murphy family own and run public houses - lots of them. The business had been built up by their father who recently died and his will had a shock for his three sons. For them to inherit the business all three of them need to be happily married within a year or none of them will inherit the business. Two of the brothers have found the loves of their lives and so only Sean is left for the terms of the will the be met. He's a talented Rugby player and not that keen on finding a wife but will endeavour to do so for the sake of his family and the business. He asks the best friend of his sister-in-law, Leah, to help him find a match and the story centres on her attempts to do so, despite the growing attraction between them!

It is a story of relationship building, with a great family of characters, feisty attitudes and a whole host of surprises in store. It is an enjoyable, fun read though some folk may need warning about some of the language used!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.

I like the concept of the story but the characters and execution did not work for me.

Part of the issue is my misunderstanding that this was a series of complete stand-alones—that is not the case. I was thrust into the story expected to know all of the characters, their relationships, their past stories and the overarching situation. So, even though the trio is marked as standalones, you’d need to start at book one to understand all of the interconnected story dynamics.

Of the two main characters, I liked Sean but I could not understand nor like Leah. There’s a disconnect between who we’re told she is in the beginning of the story: confident, independent, take-no-b.s. woman; and the woman Leah actually is in the story: full of self-doubt and timidity. Her repetitive monologue is tiresome, and and actions irksome.

I could not understand how everyone put down Sean's dreams and aspirations so callously; how it wasn't okay for him to want something different. He’s juggling trying to save the family business with his rugby career—and he’s a darn good player too—but everyone treats him like a foolhardy child for continuing to play past uni.

I didn’t feel any connection between these characters or to them. It’s a quick story with a good premise, but it just didn’t work for me. I wasn’t connected to the characters and I found the ending to be disheartening and disappointing – but that’s too spoiler-y to get into.

Dirty Irish by Magan Vernon is book Three in the Murphy Brothers Series. This is the story of Sean Murphy and Leah Harlowe. I haven't yet read the previous books, so for me this was a standalone book.
Leah had to start fresh after breakup of her personal and businesslike. Sean's father had put in a clause in his will that him and his brother must marry to keep the Murphy's Pub empire. Now being the last brother standing he needs to find his wife. Leah takes the job to work for him and to help him find that women that will fit his needs. But the more they look toward finding someone, the more it starting to look closer to home.

Did not finish.

I don't think the writing in this book was that good. The characters fell flat for me and even though I didn't read the first two books there a comment made about how the first two brothers feel in love with their assistants and that kind of bothered me and made me think that they all had the same plot somewhat.

Also, this line....
"I stuffed my hands in my pockets, drawing a line with my boot on the floor, because something in my heart sank...."
I cant say I've ever seen a person do this in real life. If so, its be an exaggeration to be silly. The inner "turmoil" of the characters felt very middle school drama. I really tried to like this book but I dreaded picking it up so I am not going to force myself to finish it.

Dirty Irish by Magan Vernon is book three in her Murphy Brothers series. I recommend to read the books in order. I didn't and was lost at first.
The previous books are Straight Up Irish and Irish on the Rocks.
Dirty Irish is Sean and Fallon's story.
Sean Murphy is the last single one of the brothers. Jack and Connor found their HEA, only Sean needs a wife to fulfill their father's request. The ex-rugby player turned president of the family business has the fantastic- not idea to hire Leah, his sister-in-laws best friend.
Leah Harlowe works as bartender. After a bad break-up she needs to regroup and accepts Sean's proposal. The hired matchmaker and the former star athlete have crazy chemistry, but Sean has his work laid out for him to convince Leah they should give their relationship a try.
I loved this well written witty and fun rom/com and give 4 stars.

The last of the Murphy boys has landed a wife. Sean is having no luck with keeping a girlfriend much less find a wife. All he wants to do is play Rugby. Leah is getting over a bad break up and trying not to fall into the depths of Sean’s blue eyes. This story, like the the previous two in the series, is filled with characters who have a wickedly witty sense of humor. The banter is easygoing and fun and allows the story to flow at a great pace. They are people you could imagine having a laugh with which makes the book a very interesting read. Sean is a lovable character who thoroughly deserved his happy ending.

I loved every moment of Dirty Irish. Sean is the final Murphy brother that needs to complete the clause his father put in his will. He is a star Rugby player trying to juggle being the President of the family business and Rugby all will trying to find time to find a wife. You met Leah a little already if you kept up with this series. I love Leah even when she is down on her luck. She is focused and has big heart when it comes to helping Sean. The have this chemistry that is a more of a surprise growing one as they spend more time together. Leah and Sean are sweet together even with everything that goes on. I love Dirty Irish and it is such a wonderful story that will melt your heart at times. I couldn't put this down. One click this and you wont be disappointed.

First off, I really need to start checking to see if I've read an author before because I was about a chapter in when I realized that I had read something similar. In checking, I saw that I'd read and reviewed the first book in the series, last year's Straight Up Irish. Much of what I disliked about that book, surfaced in Dirty Irish, especially the constant repetition, which amounts to filler and unneeded exposition.

This whole series depends on you as a reader buying into the fact that a man would put in his will that all three of his sons must get married within a year or they lose the family business. The youngest son, who appears in Dirty Irish is 23. If 30 is the new 20, than we're pretty much talking about a 13 year old getting married...haha. ;)

I am at 30% and will not finish this book. While I like Sean, I don't like Leah despite the fact that she showed so much potential at the beginning. She was someone I thought I could root for, the tough, snarky underdog from the wrong side of the tracks. That ended when she let a salesperson run her off from a department store instead of straightening her shoulders and being tough and snarky.

The last thing I cannot abide is an author's lack of research, especially when you can google and check things instantly, presuming that you have some doubts about how another country or culture works. For instance, I dislike using slang if you don't check out it's meaning. "Knackered" means tired, not drunk. The college/university system is different in Ireland than in the US. There are no college seniors in Ireland.

I apologize for the rant. I don't like to give bad reviews nor pummel a dead horse...or any horse.

This was my first Magan Vernon and I did something I never do, jump into a series at the end. However, Vernon did a great job of giving hints of the back stories for the first two book without retelling the stories.
I really liked the premise and the initial chemistry between Leah and Sean but as the slow burn caught fire and exploded the story fell off a bit. Following their night together everything became about “I want him/her but can’t have him/her because of the clause and my history.” I think the surprise that showed up was enough to create conflict and momentum for the story but got bogged down in the internal dialogue of both Leah and Sean. I wanted them to get out of their own way and fight for each other before the very end.
The big grovel was fabulous as was the look ahead and epilogue. As an ender to the series, it provided a perfect little family portrait!

I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.

I read the other two books in the series and I’m glad Sean finally gets his turn finding a wife. Leah was a little hit or miss for me at times but I still really enjoyed them together.

Third book in this wonderful series and finally we have Sean story

The clause in their father's will says they all have to marry withing a year of his death and Sean is the last brothers standing his two brothers have already found their true loves and he isn't going to risk them losing everything so he will make an arranged marriage.

Leah has recently moved to Ireland to start over after her business partner and boyfriend cheated on her She has decided that she no longer wants marriage or men and is working as Sean's assistant She agrees to help him find a suitable wife only problem Sean is starting to look at her as a candidate. She also likes him but has no intention of acting on it Will they admit their feelings about one another You will have to read to see