Fairbanks crafts well-developed characters, with Lark's exuberance complementing Callum's reserved nature. The narrative delves into themes of grief, love, and personal growth, offering readers a story that's both entertaining and emotionally resonant

I loved this book! I could not put it down. The grumpy/sunshine trope mixed well with the marriage of convenience trope. The representation shown through the characters was beautifully done, it was nice that it wasn't their whole personality. The book talks about death in ways that many do not. I would recommend this book!

Oh, this book had me kicking my feet like an idiot! A mortician forced into the dating scene and an American animator avoiding all things death-related—PERFECT.

Callum might not ooze confidence, but his brooding, sarcastic nature somehow made him all the more lovable. And Lark? She was everything I wanted in an animator, Coo-key, southern and warm. Their dynamic was a delightful mess, tangled up in humor, yearning, and some NICE SPICE.

I also felt this book tackled some BIG emotions well like grief and how to heal and be healed. I think Callum and Ivy met at the perfect time.

Honestly, this was one of the most entertaining plots I’ve read in a while—I’d follow Callum into a hundred more bad dates if he teaches me some Gaelic! 💀❤️

Morbidly Yours is the first book in the Love in Galway series, but it can be read as a standalone.

Lark and Callum were opposites, but they had so much chemistry.

This was a bit of a slow burn, but I loved the connection and banter between the characters.

The grief was handled well, making this a bit emotional, but not too heavy.

I did think some parts were slow, and I struggled a bit to get through them. But overall, I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.

This was such a fun read!

I love a friends to lovers book and this was written well!

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review

I wanted to really love this book, but I believe I picked this up at the wrong time as it was not hitting the way I wanted it too. I might pick it up again in the future when the mood strikes. #moodreaderprobs

First off, I love the setting of Ireland. The way it was described in the book was so beautiful and makes me want to go!

I only like a slow burn if it’s written well and this one was written fantastically! Slow burn, “you must marry by X age to get the family fortune/business”, “I’ll help you find someone while I harbor secret feelings for you!” These are all tropes I love dearly and these characters were so fun to experience throughout the story.

When they finally did give in to the chemistry between them, the spicy scenes were hawttttt. And that dirty talk in Irish? Yes please!

I’m incredibly excited for the next book!

This was really enjoyable! I liked how the characters fell in love and the story felt realistic. It was nice to see how they worked through her commitment issues together to actually be a couple.

I’m such a hater of friends to lovers but this one was done so well. Ireland is my favorite setting for a book and this didn’t disappoint.

This was a cute story but it also discussed some heavy topics. Grief is all over the story, so please be mindful of that.

If you’re looking for something lighthearted with some steamy scenes, I recommend this one.

They're a cute pairing but I kind of wanted it to be more gothic. I laughed though, and did enjoy more than other death-themed romcoms that season.

I'm not typically a lover of widow romances (solely because I can't imagine ever losing my spouse and then moving on) but I adored Morbidly Yours. Lark's grief isn't shied away from, it's embraced and I appreciated that it wasn't buried. Callum and Lark's romance is a sweet one with just the right amount of spice!

Extra points for (finally) having demisexual representation! I've never seen it in a romance novel and loveddddd it. The dirty talk in Irish was a double edged sword. I loved it, but trying to flip to the pronunciations took me out of the scenes a lot.

Still a great novel, and I can't wait to read the second one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the ARC!

Another excellent read for spooky season if you want the vibes, but not the scary. A rom-com with a lot of heart and emotion. Here are things that I loved.
- Set in Ireland, yes please
- He's an undertaker who has to wed by 35 or lose his business
- She's sworn off love but promises to help him find the right one
- turns out she's the right one
Can't wait for the author's next book!

“Morbidly Yours” by Ivy Fairbanks was such an entertaining read for me.

I’m not always a fan of the slow burn, but I felt like this one was done really well. It was nice to see Lark and Callum fight their feelings for so long. Though you know what is going to happen, you couldn’t help but root for them regardless.

I am really looking forward to seeing the continuation of this series as the side characters made me so interested as well.

Thank you to Lassen Press for selecting me for this ARC. I enjoyed it.

5 STARS ⭐️ !!!

This was such a refreshing read! I really appreciated the author’s approach to demonstrating different perspectives on grief and loss. The way that multiple characters each had their own ways of navigating their healing, and how they respectively dealt with their losses was very realistic.

I loved Callum’s character, and I really appreciated how he and Lark positively influenced and encouraged each other’s growth and character development. It felt like the bond between these characters went so far beyond romance, and as though they were truly meant to connect on a much deeper level. I can’t recommend this book enough! Thank you so much to Ivy Fairbanks, Penguin/Putnam, and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to access an eARC of this incredible book when it was being rereleased!

Who would have thought I would need a mortician love interest!?!? This was a really cute book, but does deal with grief and loss. I enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read more by this author.

This was the most unique rom-com I have ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the jokes were original and I laughed, cried, wanted to throw the book across the room. This gave me all the emotions. I got overly attached to the characters which I don't think has ever happened for me with a rom-com.

Overall, I would rate this book a 4.5 - the creativity and unique characters alone made this one worth the read for me!

This is a case of this is me not you.

Romance is my least favorite genre with exception of a few must-read authors that their writing just grasps me. This has a good premise and wasn't poorly written it just didnt scratch my very rare romance itch. You all may enjoy it though.

Imagine a romance between a shy Irish mortician and a vibrant Texan animator—sounds unconventional, right? But *Morbidly Yours* makes it work beautifully. Callum needs to marry before his 35th birthday to inherit the family funeral home, and Lark, still grieving her husband's death, moves in next door. Their friendship blossoms into something more, filled with witty banter and heartfelt moments.

This book is a delightful blend of humor and emotion. The slow-burn romance is both sweet and spicy, and the characters are refreshingly real. It's a story about grief, healing, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

This book was written for you if:
1. You enjoy friends-to-lovers romances with depth.
2. You're a fan of quirky, character-driven stories.
3. You appreciate narratives that tackle serious themes with humor and heart.

I enjoyed this book so much!

Callum and Lark complimented each other so well and I love that all it took for them to meet was a package delivered to her instead of him. Callum being a mortician and Lark an animator who moves from the US to Galway for a new job - they are complete opposites but that's why it works!

Thank you, NetGalley and Lassen Press, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Callum is an undertaker who hasn’t dated in six years, but to keep his family business and carry on their legacy, he has to marry before his 35th birthday. Then comes, Lark, an American cartoon creator from Texas who came to Galway, Ireland to embrace life and not be reminded of losing her husband. So, you can imagine her despair when she discovers she’s living next to a funeral home.

Morbidly Yours is a cute, slow-burn romcom that celebrates healing, hope, and love. Callum and Lark’s chemistry happens so naturally, and I loved seeing their friendship grow into something more. I also feel like Lark would be a friend of mine in another life; she’s genuine, caring, and full of life.