An Irish Kiss

Fairall Romance Legacy #1

by Carolyn Miller

Aurora Fairall—Rory to her friends—loves her jobs working at the village bookshop and the family castle-turned-boutique hotel, even if she sometimes wonders if this is all God has for her life. She knows she has much to be grateful for—her family, her friends, her faith—but she wonders if the special Fairall legacy that sees its members struck by Cupid’s arrow has passed her by. Until she meets Aidan Quinn—not the actor, but an Australian guest on a genealogical mission to discover his ancestry—and sparks fly.
Aidan never thought his visit to Ireland’s west coast would result in meeting a redheaded firecracker with a bewitching smile and pixie-like laughter. But obviously God knew better. And his quest to find his kin brings him into the warm embrace of this loud and loving family has helped heal his heart and gives hope that his future might be different to what he’d imagined. Until a secret from the past threatens everything he holds dear…
Can these two opposites find a future even though their lives are worlds apart? And just what role does the Fairall legacy have to play in matters of the heart?

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Irish Literature, Fiction

203 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2025

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Carolyn Miller lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of romance, Carolyn loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. Her bestselling, award-winning Regency and contemporary novels are stories that offer hope, heart, and a twist of Aussie humour. Connect with her at www.carolynmillerauthor.com where you can find our more about her books, and sign up for her newsletter to be the first to know her book news.

Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet story! I enjoyed discovering that this story was about one of the Fairall sisters. We met Colin Fairall in The Lost Daughter’s Irishman and now it is time for Aurora, also known as Rory, to find her happily ever after. It is not at all necessary to have read The Lost Daughter’s Irishman to enjoy reading An Irish Kiss.

There was definitely some instant attraction between Rory and Aiden, yet complications arose when they found themselves on opposite sides surrounding the history of the ownership of Rory’s family castle. It was hard to imagine how things were going to play out without someone getting hurt.

I appreciated the solid faith message throughout this story. Aiden and Rory had to rely on and trust in God to bring them through the various things that could hinder the growth of a relationship between them. They definitely had to give their fears to God and trust that He brought them together for a purpose.

(4.5 stars)

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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[Christian Shelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting to meet Rory Fairall reminds me of just how stubborn I can be when I've jumped to a conclusion or how well I can place my foot in my mouth at the worst moment. As a result, I found Rory's meet-cute entirely too relatable. From there, it can only go up, right? Thankfully, her interactions with Aidan become much less awkward over time as they keep running into each other and discover that their family paths may be connected. Taking us to grand castles and charming bookshops, I appreciate that Carolyn Miller has the ability to transport us to so many wonderful locations in Ireland. I could picture the luxurious Castle Griffin Hotel and hear the lilting voices of Rory's mom and Aidan's grandmother in reading along.

Combining tense interactions with a mystery to be untangled, Rory and Aidan can't rely on themselves and need to turn to God. It is refreshing that they continue to trust in Him when it's a conundrum that isn't easily solved. Despite finding themselves in confusing circumstances, I appreciate that the characters are able to look past first impressions and that their hearts remain soft toward what God might want for them. If you are looking for an Irish adventure involving fun mix-ups, legal questions, and a dash of heroism, An Irish Kiss delivers on faithful love and heartfelt family interactions.

Review link: https://christianshelves.blogspot.com...

Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[Shelene Wilhelm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story of an Irish gal that instantly was both fond of and irritated by an Aussie guest at her family’s Irish castle hotel. It made me laugh as I was also fond of but very irritated by the man that became my husband, when I first met him. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.

[Kaye Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filled with all the Irish charm you could expect from Carolyn Miller. She hasn’t disappointed with this gorgeous story about Aurora, a flame haired Irish girl, and Aiden, an Aussie lawyer with dreams of an ancient Irish legacy of his own.
Throw in a family trait of “Insta-love” from Aurora’s Fairall family and you definitely have the recipe for an intriguing romance that has the promise of “happy ever after” despite Aiden’s search for his ancestral heritage and Rory’s own quest to validate her own family history. Their interaction and reliance on guidance from God is an integral part of their story
The tender moments between these two are a delight and their initial prickly interactions only add to the culmination of resolving their family histories with a very satisfactory conclusion. Thank you Carolyn! Another bestseller and a great way to introduce what I am sure will be a beautiful series

[Becky of Becky's Bookshelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Irish Kiss Fairall Romance Legacy Book #1 by Carolyn Miller is a delightful romance! Aurora Fairall is passionate about Ireland, her bookstore job, and working at the family castle that is now a boutique hotel. She wonders if she will ever find love. Aidan Quinn travels from Australia to investigate the rumors of a castle lost in his family history. The two are brought to together, but how do you reconcile loving someone who wants to take away your home?

This is a wonderful start to a new series. I loved visiting Ireland and learning about its history and touring the country with Aidan and Rory. They were very engaging characters with good chemistry, banter, and the ability to work through obstacles. It was a pleasure to meet both of their families and I loved how they were integrated into the story. Rory’s sister, Aisling, was so endearing and I look forward to reading her story next.

This is a great read with good romance, faith, and takes place in the incredible setting of Ireland. I loved touring the castle and villages, getting to know the Fairall family, and look forward to the next book in the series. I highly recommend An Irish Kiss by Carolyn Miller.

I was given a copy by the author and not required to write a positive review.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Irish Kiss is the first book I have read written by Carolyn Miller, and it was such a delight. This book was the perfect book for those who love Hallmark movies, castles, Irish views, funny meet-cutes, swoony moments, and faith.

The character development throughout this book is good. I loved watching Rory learn that she shouldn’t just jump to conclusions. While also learning to turn to and trust God. Aidan is on a journey to uncover the past. Trying to figure out the truth, but also finding himself falling for Rory. So, while hoping for a different outcome, Aidan also wants to maintain a relationship. It was also great seeing their faith as well.

The setting is perfection. Being in Ireland was such a great place to be, but adding in a castle made it truly perfect. The storyline was entertaining. Rory is working multiple jobs, one of them being at her family’s castle-made hotel. Where she mistakes Aidan for a trespasser, then finds out he is a guest. Rory keeps jumping to conclusions and getting herself in trouble. Aidan is an Australian who is on an investigative trip to see if the land the hotel/castle is on belongs to his family.

Enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract romance is perfection, sweet and kisses-only romance.

Carolyn Miller did a great job of intertwining faith throughout the book. The scripture the pastor is reading, Philippians 4:6-7, truly met me where I was at this week and made me stop and read the passage. I love when Christian fiction does that and meets you at a deeper level. God’s word is live and will meet us where we are.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Irish Kiss by Carolyn Miller will whet your appetite for modern romance filled with castles, legends, and sweet kisses. Rory is spirited and determined to help her family legacy survive the modern challenges of maintaining an old castle. When Aiden arrives, Rory feels an immediate tug and pull in her heart. Aiden is just as captivated until he realizes his reason for being there goes against the very one that he is being drawn to. Once they are finally able to have a civil conversation, I appreciated their desire to trust God and His will and His timing. Rory was fiercely protective, and I was a little surprised and impressed by Aiden being willing to hear her out and spend time with her. He’s such a nice guy and I felt bad for him taking the brunt of Rory’s hurt and anger. It ended up being a great testament to his character. Once all the walls were down, I loved Aiden’s pursuit of Rory and his frequent reminders to not get lost in the details but to trust God in each step. The ending had about the best outcome possible to make a way forward for all the characters and I find myself looking forward to the other sibling’s stories.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

[Lori Hooten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rory is my favorite! Her personality just shines, though it is hard for her to see her future clearly at times. Ireland is such a wonderful setting for this story revolving around castles, friendship, and love at first sight. But, as always with Carolyn Miller's stories, the characters are deep, Christ is center, and life is real. Family legacy is important to both Rory and her family and the visiting Australian searching for his own history. His quest puts Rory and him at odds but God's plan is bigger than their own emotions. While Rory tries to figure out her future and Aidan seeks his family's past, their proximity and legal issues are just part of their story.

This is a beautiful story about family legacy, God's purposes, family love, and trust in others.

Be sure to read the story of Rory's brother, Colin, too. I cannot wait for the other sisters' books to come out. They are certain to be just as lovely of a story.

I received an ebook copy from the author. All opinions are my own.

[Tales and Toils · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the passing of her father, Aurora has had to open the doors to their castle home as an inn welcoming guests with forced hospitality while retaining little space for family privacy. Her longstanding family myth of insta-love, which apparently applies to the females in the lineage, has been stirred by an Australian guest. When the reserved guest seems to be digging for more than the typical tourists claiming a family connection to the area, but a possible ownership of Auroras family property, their delicate friendship, research efforts and her flickering reaction to him make the two inseparable.
Aidan is on a mission from his grandmother to see if her family is indeed the rightful owners of Castle Griffin Hotel. Though not wanting to disappoint his grandmother that has suffered along with him through a tragic family history, he is enjoying his time with the shrewd, red-haired beauty he is taken with. The enjoy the time spent together while investigating the truth but has each wondering about their relationship and the consequences of what they uncover.

[Brittany Searfoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read The Lost Daughter's Irishman last year, I was excited to continue reading about the Fairall family, especially Rory and Aisling. The setting was wonderful and made me want to book a trip to Ireland. The mentions of sea salt air, greenery, and friendly villages along with the realistic nature of the characters and their dilemmas pulled me into the story and kept me reading until I reached the end. The chemistry between Rory and Aidan was perfection, and the friendly banter between them and Aisling made me laugh often. I appreciated the focus on trusting God to direct our paths, even when life seems difficult. I highly recommend this lovely story to anyone who enjoys inspirational romance, and I am looking forward to reading Aisling's story next!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book for the author. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

[Lia Lorimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A potential romance dealbreaker
Ms Miller’s new series promises to be another winner. Set in the picturesque environment of a small village in Ireland, family hotel manageress, Rory and Australian tourist, Aidan, feel instant attraction…which neither wants to acknowledge. Aidan’s mission is to claim his family’s heritage, which potentially threatens Rory’s family property! The historical tale of Aidan’s claim, although perhaps not fully validated, is an indication of bygone Irish property conflicts.
A well-written, easy to read novel, with scenery and community events well-described, characters who are not only delightful, but demonstrate a belief that God is in overall charge, and dialogue packed with humour, wit, romance. Readers who find the Fairall name familiar might remember Colin in Ms Miller’s contribution to “Our House in Sycamore Street”, a multi-author series also well worth reading 😊
This is my genuine opinion of a review copy received from the author.

[Marylin · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet and delightful story set in Ireland!
I thoroughly enjoyed the imagery and drama this story had.
There were castles, ruins, quaint shops, and individuals. This story had a lot of fun and sweet dialogue. I truly enjoyed the banter and tender moments between Rory and Aidan.
They brought lots of relational tension and sweet romance, even when they struggled to determine the actual ownership of the land on which Rory had lived her whole life.
Carolyn Miller is a relatively new author for me to read, and I find that I enjoy her writing style. She had a refreshing way of bringing these characters to life. She captures our attention with fantastic characters, vivid imagery, and heart-touching moments throughout the entire book.
I highly recommend that you pick up this book and read it.

[Christie Pollard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aidan comes to spend a few nights in Rory’s family castle when he comes to Ireland from Australia to fulfill his grandmother’s wishes. When his visit extends longer, Rory discovers Aidan has an ulterior motive for his visit.

This is a very enjoyable Christian romance with some deep spiritual truths such as the difference in saying you are a Christian and actually walking by faith. The story also includes much laughter and fun as Rory and Aidan come to terms with their attraction versus conflicts.

Quote: “You know, we don’t always have to have all the answers. But if we’re willing to trust God, then sometimes that means stepping out in faith.”

I received a copy of this book from the author. My review is entirely voluntary and unbiased.

[Joan Arning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aurora Fairall loves working at her family castle turned hotel (in order to keep a roof over their heads) especially when Australian Aidan Quinn shows up as a guest! But wait! Aidan is looking for a castle belonging to his grandmother's family! Attorneys get involved but not all of the sparks between Aidan and Rory have to do with the castles! I enjoy genealogy and found this story intriguing! I recommend An Irish Kiss to others. I received a complimentary e-book from the author. This is my honest opinion.

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever read a book that put you right in the middle of the story, sure you’ll see your name printed on the page? This story did that for me! Ireland came alive, from the castles to the pubs to the countryside to the cuisine! To watch grace unfold, past let go, forgiveness on full display, lent a depth to the narrative that resonated within. And did I mention romance? It’s all here! Love this author!

[Judie Strachan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somehow, more gentle, but still packs quite a punch.

I'm not a fan of love at first sight, or of whirlwind romances, but Carolyn handles both so well in this book.
Rory & Aiden are so human & honest. They don't let attraction overrule their faith or their sense. Every meeting, every conversation is the perfect balance of friendship & courtship. It all flows easily & naturally. I really liked them both, and Aisling and Man, too.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

a cozy Irish/ Australian romance with a bit of mystery

An Australian man (Aidan) come visiting Ireland looking for a lost connection to family and land. He stays in a castle owned by those he thinks stole his family’s land and has his heart stolen by the Irish lass (Rory/ Aurora) from that family. It is a Christian closed door romance. I look forward to reading the story of Rory’s sister in the next book.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading The Lost Daughter's Irishman, I was looking forward to reading more about the Fairall family.

I felt that Aidan and Aurora's story was a little rushed, but otherwise, it was a sweet story with lots of banter and fun. Really, what's not to love about a story set in Ireland, including castles, bookshops, and the sea?

[Shontel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in one sitting! Clean, enjoyable story with a protective MMC cinnamon roll and a snarky red headed FMC ❤️ Wonderful, God honoring encouragement and NO third act misunderstandings. I will definitely read the rest of the series!!

[Linda Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet romance with the plot of enemies to lovers. Great characters in Rory and Aidan. It was easy to read and hard to put down. I received a copy of this story and all opinions are my own.

[Marguerite Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A romantic adventure with complications from the start with an Irish and Aussie twist. Add a few castles, a bookstore, a wild coast, and a mystery, and this became a favorite right away.
Bravo, Carolyn

[R.j. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so good! I enjoy the way this author creates characters and plots. This was an excellent read and I cannot wait to read more about this family!

[Lisa's Quips · Rating 5 out of 5]

History, mystery and unexpected romance

This is a wonderful rom-com filled with fun banter, humorous moments and tantalising descriptions of Irish food and scenery.
It's definitely a whirlwind romance, with Rory and Aidan both falling hard despite a rocky start and a legal mystery that implicates both their families. This provides a wonderful opportunity for both of them to extend grace to each other and trust God with the challenges and uncertainty they're faced with.
The banter with Rory's sister Aisling also sets up anticipation for the next installment of the series.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest perspective.

[Ellianna Wilhelm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story and had always hoped that Carolyn Miller would write a story based in Ireland! If you are a fan of Christian clean romance and witty and growing characters, then this is the book for you!

[Regency_Fan_ Michelle RegencyFanMichelleAndMore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This captivating tale unfolds against the stunning backdrop of an Irish castle 🏰, weaving together, encouraging faith elements and a charming storyline. She manages her family’s castle hotel. He is an Aussie lawyer. Their meet-cute is an oops. 🙃 I enjoyed the chemistry between these two as they navigate the situation they find themselves in. I loved learning there is such a thing as an Irish🍀 kiss😘!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and read it with pleasure. I was under no obligation to leave a positive review.