Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this earc.

Okay. Let’s just start that the first 85% of this book was awesome. There was a story and found family and real family and Romance. And Ireland. Honestly I couldn’t ask for more.

But those last 15% just felt rushed.

Let’s back up a bit. I liked Cordelia and Niall. I liked their relationship. But the proposal? Felt way too much. And I was kind of happy Cordelia had a reason to say no. And then after the heartbreak and the time apart instead of just holding each other they just right back to sex? Just didn’t feel right. They haven’t seen each other in months. I wished they just held each other through the night and talked about the time apart. the sex scene just made it feel less.
And the epilogue. There is a reason they are set months/years later because you can look and see how the future turned out. We kind of missed out on that in this one.

Overall, it’s cute, it will make you book your Ireland trip and it will make your heart bit faster. It just didn’t make me cry

Oh my goodness! I loved this book, the relationship between Cordelia and Niall made my heart melt. I adore the way the author wrote this novel. She had me envisioning the beauty of Ireland, and the story had a way of making you fall in love with all of the characters, definitely one of the best romances of the year!

This was cute. I liked the premise, if at times it veered into distractingly unbelievable. The characters were fun. I would definitely seek out other books by this author.

After losing her father, Cordelia takes an opportunity to stay in a home in a cute little town in Ireland for the summer. As soon as she lands she has a run in with recently dumped Niall. But as Niall and Cordelia start spending more time together via accidental run ins, the more they find they are having a hard time resisting each other.

I really enjoyed this book! The way Ireland was described made me feel like I was actually there! It reminded me of one of my favourite movies, Leap Year with the slightly grumpy Irishmen and American girl, Cordelia.

Niall was an absolute sweetheart. The anger I felt for that poor man learning about how he was betrayed by his closest friend and fiancee. I truly wanted nothing but the best for him.

Hearing about Cordelia's loss and honouring his name by stepping out of her comfort zone, travelling to Ireland alone for the summer was inspiring. Watching her grow and flourish was so amazing.

The tension between the characters was absolutely DELICIOUS! Between the tension and the absolute vibes from the micro tropes, I was in heaven. I really enjoyed reading about all the side characters like Roisin and her sharp tongue. This book really just felt like I was along for the journey, meeting really nice people and visiting Ireland. I highly recommend and will definitely be recommending it to friends!

The Irish Goodbye is the novel by Amy Ewing. Thanks to Net Galley and Alcove Press for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Cordelia and Niall are both reeling from loss; her the death of his father, and him the loss of his fiance and restaurant in the same day. They meet in a small village off the coast of Ireland, populated by vibrant townsfolk. I loved the descriptions of this village and the people in it. I am not sure if it's based in reality, but the setting seemed gorgeous. I'm a sucker for a good small-town romance, especially with such a grwat cast of characters. I like how Irish folklore was woven throughout the book through the character of Roisin. However, the conceit of Cordelia going to be her caretaker makes no sense because this woman is a force of nature, even at 80. You have to look past this device.
I changed my mind a bunch about Cordelia, I'm not sure about her maturity. The character was a bit uneven for me, though I was still rooting for her. Niall was a better drawn character. I appreciated the tensions in his life, they seemed more realistic. I definitely pulled for a HEA with them. I've been reading a lot.of Irish and Scottish themes books lately. This rates in the middle of the pack, an enjoyable read. 3.75 stars

This book follows a woman, Cordelia, looking for a reset in a small Irish village for a few months. She meets a man, Niall, who has moved back home from his city life after a bad breakup. The two don't start on the right foot when the hero cracks her camera lens and brushes her off about it. But of course, they grow closer together throughout the book.

The Irish Goodbye is definitely for fans of Jenny Colgan! If you are looking for a romance, this is not necessarily the book for you. While it does have a romantic side plot, the main aspect of the book is the vibes and the heroine finding herself in this Irish village.

While I enjoyed aspects of this book, such as the setting and ex[exploration of grief, I ultimately found that the pacing was slower than I expected, especially for this genre. If you don't mind a slower pace, cozy setting, and light romance, pick this one up!

(Please look at trigger warnings as the heroine is dealing with some grief.)

Lovely, charming, and beautiful love story. The setting, the characters, the plot, and everything is wonderful. Niall and Cordelia are sweethearts, and Roisin is the best. Perfect for a cozy evening. Thanks a lot to Netgalley, Alcove Press, and the author for the eARC. Highly recommended.

wow! i am blown away by this book!! it was just so fun and exciting and thrilling and wonderful!! thank you so much to netgalley for letting me have an early copy!!

This was such a sweet, cozy romance read! I loved every minute of it and almost wish we got to see more beyond the ending and epilogue. The characters were robust and entertaining, and I loved how the island town of Inishmore was such a character in the book. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a lighthearted, cozy read!

I have not read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be looking out for their work in the future. I loved seeing the story unfold and seeing the characters grow.

I liked the premise of this book. I enjoyed the characters and the found family aspect and the whole idea of learning a new culture and traditions. It was a really wholesome read for me. I also really loved Niall, I thought he was a great love interest.

Let’s just say I didn’t give this one the Irish goodbye because I couldn’t put this one down. I WILL be adding this one to my bookstore shelves!

To help heal her heartache from her father's death, Cordelia goes to Ireland for the summer, hoping to rediscover her passion for photography. But when a brooding man bumps into her and breaks her camera, she begins to question her choices. But the stranger crosses her path again and again, and as she gets to know him, she learns that he's recovering from a heartbreak of his own. Niall and Cordelia find healing in one another and rediscovering their own passions. The Irish Goodbye is the perfect romance with loveable main characters, quirky side characters, a beautiful setting, and a wise and hilarious old woman who always speaks her mind.

I've never traveled the world. I've never gone further than across the border to Canada. But Ireland has always been a dream for me. A lifelong dream that I'm sure will never be realized. This book though, this book was like living there a little.

The author, Amy Ewing, wrote about Ireland in such a way that was so romantic, and sad, and lovely all at once. It makes me want to go there even more now. It also makes me grateful for authors who can write such lyrical type books that touch me so deep. Amy used her words like a paintbrush on a masterpiece.

That said, Cordelia and Niall were a very fun couple to root for. Inishmore is an idyllic place to live and the cast of characters in that town were a riot. Roisin is the hero of the story, well, and Pocket too. Who knew a cranky old lady and a dog could bring everyone together???

This book was SO fun and uplifting. I definitely recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is such a cozy endearing rom com!! I was immediately drawn to Cordelia and her story, she is feeling a little lost in life and decides on a last minute trip to a small town in Ireland to shake herself out of her funk. Niall is also lost, he is nursing the loss of his big dream and also a broken heart.

What unfolds is a summer of healing for them both, together they learn what it truly means to be happy again, to trust again and to enjoy their passions. Along with the eclectic town of Inishmore island and it's incredible cast of characters!

This is a must read that will make you feel like you are wrapped up in a warm, cozy Irish hug!!

This one was quite cute but otherwise not particularly memorable. I liked the irish setting and the side characters were fun!

I really enjoyed how good this romance was, it had everything that I was looking for from the first page. The characters felt like real people and had everything that I was expecting from them. Amy Ewing has a great writing style and the characters worked overall, I enjoyed the use of Ireland and glad it didn’t feel like stereotype.

That was really, really good! An amazing Irish setting, a likeable cast of characters, lots of cozy food and drink references, a perfect amount of sweet and just enough spice.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to review.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this title.

A grieving American street photographer and a disillusioned Irish chef find new hope— and love— in The Irish Goodbye, a charming contemporary romance by author Amy Ewing.

This was so lovely! I’ve been on a hot-streak lately with books about Americans finding love abroad, and The Irish Goodbye totally held its own with some of my favorite books of the year. I loved the writing, the characters, the found family, and the reflections on grief and new beginnings, but, most of all, I loved the romance between Cordelia and Niall, whose bright fizzy chemistry leapt off the page. I especially loved how the third act played out, which felt very real to the way two flawed, damaged people would try to navigate their feelings, their hopes for the future, and their desire for the best for their partner— and the fact that it took time to resolve these conflicts instead of a shortcut to a whirlwind reconciliation. If I have any (incredibly minor!) quibbles with the book, I could note that Cordelia’s issues with her mom resolved really quickly considering given their role as a driving motivator for Cordelia's early actions and that Cordelia really didn’t have to look after Roisin that often despite the fact that that was ostensibly the reason for her coming to Inishmore, but, honestly, I was enjoying myself so much that these really didn’t bother me. 4.75/5 stars, and an author I’m definitely going to keep my eye out for in the future!

I loved The Irish Goodbye! I read this entire book in one day because I couldn’t put it down. It was funny, romantic, and I teared up multiple times. Now I need to go to Ireland! I highly recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a great Irish rom-com.