Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay - A Fantastic Read

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I totally enjoyed Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay, a heartwarming story about starting over. This story follows Emily moving to Ireland to work for her favorite author and help her with writer’s block; and also deal with the author’s broody son

 

Librarian Emily (Em) Allen needs to escape from her toxic life; a life with an absent father, emotionally abusive mother, trapped on a small-town island, and suffering from hypochondria due to the stress from her family issues. This is why she finds herself in Ireland, after writing a letter to the world-renowned Siobhan Riordan who inspired her and kept her sane during her earlier years. That letter forced her out of her comfort zone and provides her with an invitation to visit the author in Ireland with the possibility of helping as an assistant to her favorite author while working at a local bookstore. For the first time in life, Emily takes a chance, flies to Ireland and shows up at that small bookstore. What she didn't count on  was working with the author's brooding, grumpy son, Kieran (Kier) Murphy, who treats her like the bane of his existence, calling her "Red" and doing everything in his power to make her leave without looking back.

Kieran brings out a feisty, impulsive side of Emily as she has no intention of giving up, even though Kieran gives her the impossible task of working on the inventory of the store with an ancient stocking system and a computer that may have been transported from the early ages. She cannot figure out why Kieran is so protective around his mother; even thought he cannot resist the charm of Emily. What follows is an absolutely delightful, cozy story filled with the love of all things Ireland, books, friendship, and romance; lost and found. . I loved the way they used the literary quotes in their little game of comebacks, one-upmanship and flirtation.

 

Ms. McKinlay wrote a wonderful story has all the feels: heartwarming, great banter, humor, silliness, and lots of emotions that made me laugh, cry, feel heartbroken and loving this book so much that struggled to put it down.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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