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Murphy Brothers #3
Dirty Irish
My life has revolved around the two things I've always whiskey and rugby. Now the marriage clause in my Da's will has me putting both on the back burner if I want to save the Murphy's Pub empire and find a wife.
As the last brother to get married, I need a little help, and that's where my sister-in-law's American best friend, Leah, comes into the picture. She could use a little Irish luck after the deceitful things her ex did to her that brought her to Ireland. With her take-no-shite-attitude, she's just the type of girl to help me find a wife.
That is, if I can remember she’s the matchmaker and not the match.
Each book in the Murphy Brothers series is
* Straight Up Irish
* Irish on the Rocks
* Dirty Irish
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2019
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April 23, 2019
Mixed feelings on this one. 3.5 stars
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I definitely have mixed feelings about the story. It started out really strong and I was definitely loving Sean's character especially. But then the whining set in. Leah started her own "poor me I’m not good enough for anybody" routine and it put me off really badly.
There were a few other issues like inconsistencies in the story that twice caught me off guard and I had to go back and read to make sure they seriously were inconsistencies.
But the worst I thought is the fact that she convinced him that he needed to give up his dream in order to satisfy her desires and needs. I didn’t find that to be a great compromise. He totally knuckled under to keep her “happy“.
There’s really only one super hot scene in this book the rest is relationship building. The ending was decent I enjoyed that. However, this author uses the word "fecking" so many freaking times I just couldn’t take it anymore. Just use the correct word if you’re going to use it.
Overall good friendship romance but the female character was definitely not a favorite for me.
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I definitely have mixed feelings about the story. It started out really strong and I was definitely loving Sean's character especially. But then the whining set in. Leah started her own "poor me I’m not good enough for anybody" routine and it put me off really badly.
There were a few other issues like inconsistencies in the story that twice caught me off guard and I had to go back and read to make sure they seriously were inconsistencies.
But the worst I thought is the fact that she convinced him that he needed to give up his dream in order to satisfy her desires and needs. I didn’t find that to be a great compromise. He totally knuckled under to keep her “happy“.
There’s really only one super hot scene in this book the rest is relationship building. The ending was decent I enjoyed that. However, this author uses the word "fecking" so many freaking times I just couldn’t take it anymore. Just use the correct word if you’re going to use it.
Overall good friendship romance but the female character was definitely not a favorite for me.
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April 28, 2021
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April 2, 2019
3 Sometimes Right In Front of Your Face Stars
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Why is it people who are attracted to each other keep thinking of reasons why not to recognize the writing on the wall? Sometimes people just need to go for it...especially if there is a spark of friendship and chemistry. In Magan Vernon's Dirty Irish, this was the huge quandary which kept me at my wit's end. As part of the Murphy's Brothers series, the basis was a clause in Da's will. All three brothers needed to be wed by the year anniversary of his death and said marriages had to last at least six months. If all of the brothers did not do as directed then the company their father had built would be turned over to the board and sold.
Now, none of these blokes had women to easily marry at the start of this series. But at the start of this third entry, the only brother left to find his woman is Sean, the talented and famous Rugby player. All pressure is on him and it is not sitting well on his shoulders.
For rugby has been his devotion all of these years. As much as he loves his brothers, they were the ones who his Da blessed with smiles and praise. Instead, Sean was told his rugby playing amounted to a hobby and he needed to get with the program and come work in the company's office...tied to a desk.
Sean knows how serious this finding a wife is and wants to find someone he would actually care about. Trouble is, he has never been one to romance anyone and the latest woman he has dated more than a month just flat out turned him down. Sean doesn't have a clue what he is going to do... the only woman he has any type of relationship is living in Chicago and plays a mean Words With Friends.
Leah is that friend Sean plays with...Fallon is her best friend and she now is to married Connor. Leah was at that wedding and when she saw Sean, there were sparks but she knew to stay very far away. Now she is there in Dublin working at one of the Murphy's Pubs as a bartender. It was a gift from Fallon when she heard of the situation Leah was in. Her ex and business partner decided to get busy all over a new shipment of dresses in the boutique Leah owned. Once that happened, everything started to go downhill business-wise. Unfortunately, Leah couldn't keep the doors open and had to close her shop. It had been her dream...Fallon held out the opportunity to come to Dublin, get her head straight, and have a fresh start.
Leah grabbed it and there she was bartending. Sean walks in stunned to see she is there. These two had chemistry with an undercurrent which sizzled. Both knew it but because Leah had shot Sean down before, Sean tried to be cool seeing her there. Conversations happen, acknowledgment of the will and clause, and before you can say Guinness, Sean offers Leah the position of his assistant. He needs to have someone get him organized and arrange dates for him to find an appropriate marriage candidate. With the terms of a flat to live in and a salary which would cover the expense of her sister's education, Leah cannot say no.
Both know they are attracted to each other and it is going to be hard to fight this...But hey, they are strong and will just have to stay focused. No problem...Yeah, Sure...
This is a tale which had its moments. Sean can be a bit dense but overall is the sweeter of the two. There is this pressure on him, the need to marry so the family can keep the business, his love of rugby, how it conflicts with being part of the business, and this out and out want for Leah. He really liked her not just due to chemistry but for more and it showed from the start. Leah had more hang-ups about the situation she was in. Yes, she wanted Sean...crazy attracted but didn't want to give it a possibility of growing. The clause and everything it represented clouded her mind about all of it. Personally, this was my biggest issue because when it was all said and done...She was into him and he into her so if they were just open and forthcoming, it could have been so delightful...
But then it would have been a different story... and this was what our author had in mind...more conflict with the best outcome for the couple. I did do a woo ho when Fallon had a "Talk to Jesus" moment with Leah. It rang extremely true and what a good friend would do. When reading this I also felt as if the "Irish" was authentic and seemed natural. All of these books can be read as stand alone.
Straight Up Irish (Murphy Brothers, #1)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Irish on the Rocks (Murphy Brothers, #2)
Dirty Irish (Murphy Brothers, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A gifted copy was provided by Entangled Publishing LLC (Embrace) via NetGalley for an honest review.
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Why is it people who are attracted to each other keep thinking of reasons why not to recognize the writing on the wall? Sometimes people just need to go for it...especially if there is a spark of friendship and chemistry. In Magan Vernon's Dirty Irish, this was the huge quandary which kept me at my wit's end. As part of the Murphy's Brothers series, the basis was a clause in Da's will. All three brothers needed to be wed by the year anniversary of his death and said marriages had to last at least six months. If all of the brothers did not do as directed then the company their father had built would be turned over to the board and sold.
Now, none of these blokes had women to easily marry at the start of this series. But at the start of this third entry, the only brother left to find his woman is Sean, the talented and famous Rugby player. All pressure is on him and it is not sitting well on his shoulders.
For rugby has been his devotion all of these years. As much as he loves his brothers, they were the ones who his Da blessed with smiles and praise. Instead, Sean was told his rugby playing amounted to a hobby and he needed to get with the program and come work in the company's office...tied to a desk.
Sean knows how serious this finding a wife is and wants to find someone he would actually care about. Trouble is, he has never been one to romance anyone and the latest woman he has dated more than a month just flat out turned him down. Sean doesn't have a clue what he is going to do... the only woman he has any type of relationship is living in Chicago and plays a mean Words With Friends.
Leah is that friend Sean plays with...Fallon is her best friend and she now is to married Connor. Leah was at that wedding and when she saw Sean, there were sparks but she knew to stay very far away. Now she is there in Dublin working at one of the Murphy's Pubs as a bartender. It was a gift from Fallon when she heard of the situation Leah was in. Her ex and business partner decided to get busy all over a new shipment of dresses in the boutique Leah owned. Once that happened, everything started to go downhill business-wise. Unfortunately, Leah couldn't keep the doors open and had to close her shop. It had been her dream...Fallon held out the opportunity to come to Dublin, get her head straight, and have a fresh start.
Leah grabbed it and there she was bartending. Sean walks in stunned to see she is there. These two had chemistry with an undercurrent which sizzled. Both knew it but because Leah had shot Sean down before, Sean tried to be cool seeing her there. Conversations happen, acknowledgment of the will and clause, and before you can say Guinness, Sean offers Leah the position of his assistant. He needs to have someone get him organized and arrange dates for him to find an appropriate marriage candidate. With the terms of a flat to live in and a salary which would cover the expense of her sister's education, Leah cannot say no.
Both know they are attracted to each other and it is going to be hard to fight this...But hey, they are strong and will just have to stay focused. No problem...Yeah, Sure...
This is a tale which had its moments. Sean can be a bit dense but overall is the sweeter of the two. There is this pressure on him, the need to marry so the family can keep the business, his love of rugby, how it conflicts with being part of the business, and this out and out want for Leah. He really liked her not just due to chemistry but for more and it showed from the start. Leah had more hang-ups about the situation she was in. Yes, she wanted Sean...crazy attracted but didn't want to give it a possibility of growing. The clause and everything it represented clouded her mind about all of it. Personally, this was my biggest issue because when it was all said and done...She was into him and he into her so if they were just open and forthcoming, it could have been so delightful...
But then it would have been a different story... and this was what our author had in mind...more conflict with the best outcome for the couple. I did do a woo ho when Fallon had a "Talk to Jesus" moment with Leah. It rang extremely true and what a good friend would do. When reading this I also felt as if the "Irish" was authentic and seemed natural. All of these books can be read as stand alone.
Straight Up Irish (Murphy Brothers, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Irish on the Rocks (Murphy Brothers, #2) Dirty Irish (Murphy Brothers, #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A gifted copy was provided by Entangled Publishing LLC (Embrace) via NetGalley for an honest review.
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February 16, 2020
This is OK read. The OTT cheesy insta lust/ insta love that kind if story. The characters seem to fall in love without any connection. And yet during my lunch time, I feel I need something light and cheesy.
The character development that is very minimum. No plot/ twist that making this book interesting.
Overall this is OK read for a lazy quite weekend.
3 stars
The character development that is very minimum. No plot/ twist that making this book interesting.
Overall this is OK read for a lazy quite weekend.
3 stars
December 15, 2019
4 Stars / 2 Steam Fans
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June 16, 2019
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.
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.
March 28, 2019
3.75 stars.. I couldn't stand Leah!! And not that Sean was a book boyfriend but he was much more reasonable than Leah. I guess I hate stories where the girl gets hurt and feels she has to run away without closure....this was worse cause he was in the hospital. So boo....
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June 17, 2019
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.
3.5 Stars
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.
3.5 Stars
June 5, 2019
3.5 Star Review Dirty Irish (Murphy Brothers #3) by Magan Vernon
Magan Vernon is a new author to me. I had no idea going in that this was the third book in the series. It can be read as a stand alone although you I think you would get more enjoyment if you were to read the previous two books first.
I was intrigued by the blurb for this one. Sean is the last brother to be married and thanks to his father’s will he needs to find a wife otherwise he and his brothers will loose everything. With this in mind he turns to his sister in law Fallon’s best friend Leah, to help him out.
I had trouble relating to Leah, there was something about her that really annoyed me. I really liked Sean, although I do think he let Leah walk all over him at times. Sure there is attraction between Sean and Leah and yet they both try and fight it and keep their relationship professional. However, the tension was not enough to get me invested in their story as Leah got on my nerves so much. Although this story wasn’t for me, it may well be for you.
Having said that I will look at other books by Magan Vernon when time permits.
Magan Vernon is a new author to me. I had no idea going in that this was the third book in the series. It can be read as a stand alone although you I think you would get more enjoyment if you were to read the previous two books first.
I was intrigued by the blurb for this one. Sean is the last brother to be married and thanks to his father’s will he needs to find a wife otherwise he and his brothers will loose everything. With this in mind he turns to his sister in law Fallon’s best friend Leah, to help him out.
I had trouble relating to Leah, there was something about her that really annoyed me. I really liked Sean, although I do think he let Leah walk all over him at times. Sure there is attraction between Sean and Leah and yet they both try and fight it and keep their relationship professional. However, the tension was not enough to get me invested in their story as Leah got on my nerves so much. Although this story wasn’t for me, it may well be for you.
Having said that I will look at other books by Magan Vernon when time permits.
June 23, 2019
Sean is the last single Murphy brothers, which means he's watched the others find their HEA. Granted, each of their stories started with being forced, to be honest, to get married to secure their family's legacy, but it ended up working out for them. Will it for him? He loves playing rugby, and is darn good at it, however, being so focused on his career means little free time. Not that he's been lucky in dating, or prone to commitment, anyway.
Thankfully, his new bartender, and Fallon's friend, Leah, a recent Dublin transplant, agrees to be his personal assistant. Her task? Helping him land dates in order to find one he can marry. Sounds perfect, right? Except the chemistry between the two of them is strong and undeniable.
Yeah, this won't be awkward at all.
One-click now and follow along as two people must take a chance on what they could have or risk losing it forever.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
Thankfully, his new bartender, and Fallon's friend, Leah, a recent Dublin transplant, agrees to be his personal assistant. Her task? Helping him land dates in order to find one he can marry. Sounds perfect, right? Except the chemistry between the two of them is strong and undeniable.
Yeah, this won't be awkward at all.
One-click now and follow along as two people must take a chance on what they could have or risk losing it forever.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
January 24, 2020
I disliked the first book in this series so I should had just stayed away. But I wanted to finished the series. Yet 1/3 of the way through when the main character once again repeated her “ I need to get money to pay for sisters AP classes” I knew I was going to hate this. Seriously every time the character mentions her sister & her AP classes take a shot and you be dead of alcohol poisoning by the middle of the book
April 8, 2019
Dirty Irish by Magan Vernon a five-star read that has the luck of the Irish. This is the third novel in the Murphy Brother series, they each feature a different brother and they all flow into each other, but you could possibly read them as stand-alone but you will want to go back and read them all as each brother seems to be hotter than the last. Sean Murphy is a great man, I haven’t always thought that about him, in the previous stories he popped up and I wasn’t much of a fan, I have since come round and am whole heartedly team Sean now (he may even be the favourite brother, but that could just be the beard). Leah has always been a soft spot for me, her spark and sass just made me chuckle all the way through, I did want to shake her at times, but I also loved her to bits. This story is filled with passion and drama, the writing will make you chuckle and your gut drop, it may even make your eyes shine. But most of all it will make you smile and give you a great story that you would be sad to miss.
April 6, 2019
This was my first Magan Vernon read, so I didn't read the previous two books. At times, it was confusing figuring out who was married to who, but I don't think it was that hard to follow along and this could easily be read as a standalone.
Sean's family owns Murphy's Pub, a large chain of pubs that apparently is a billion dollar business. After his dad died, they learned that in order to inherit the pub, each of the three sons had to marry within a year of his death. Sean is the last of the sons to find his future wife and he's feeling the pressure. He's also the only one who doesn't work for the family business in action, only in name. He's a superstar rugby player apparently with high hopes of moving up to a better team.
Leah has just moved to Ireland after her business partner was caught having a relationship with Leah's boyfriend. So she cut her losses and moved to Ireland. She agreed to work as Sean's assistant at Murphy's Pub and help him find a suitable wife and in return, she gets a nice paycheck and a free flat.
Apparently the two had some chemistry in the last book, but in this one, they try to keep things professional, even though they both obviously have the hots for the other. I liked Sean, he was honest with himself on how he felt about Leah, he just didn't want to spook her and tried to keep hands off. Leah liked Sean, but she kept herself from moving forward because of some self-esteem and personal issues. I really didn't get it.
I would have given this a higher rating, but I honestly disliked Leah an awful lot. I tried to like her, I really did, but she was way too stubborn, stuck on the whole clause and really didn't give Sean a chance. It was just incredibly annoying when that back and forth inner dialogue happened most of the book. Then there's the whole secret she's keeping and that's honestly one of my biggest pet peeves and turnoffs in books. I mean at least he found out and she didn't keep it from him for long, but the reasoning behind waiting to tell him her big secret was just too stupid to even give her the benefit of the doubt.
They get their HEA in the end and it's cute to see how far they grew as a couple. For that, I was happy and pleased in how Leah turned out. I don't think I'll go back and read the previous books though, but this one wasn't terrible. I normally like this type of book, I just couldn't like Leah as a heroine.
Sean's family owns Murphy's Pub, a large chain of pubs that apparently is a billion dollar business. After his dad died, they learned that in order to inherit the pub, each of the three sons had to marry within a year of his death. Sean is the last of the sons to find his future wife and he's feeling the pressure. He's also the only one who doesn't work for the family business in action, only in name. He's a superstar rugby player apparently with high hopes of moving up to a better team.
Leah has just moved to Ireland after her business partner was caught having a relationship with Leah's boyfriend. So she cut her losses and moved to Ireland. She agreed to work as Sean's assistant at Murphy's Pub and help him find a suitable wife and in return, she gets a nice paycheck and a free flat.
Apparently the two had some chemistry in the last book, but in this one, they try to keep things professional, even though they both obviously have the hots for the other. I liked Sean, he was honest with himself on how he felt about Leah, he just didn't want to spook her and tried to keep hands off. Leah liked Sean, but she kept herself from moving forward because of some self-esteem and personal issues. I really didn't get it.
I would have given this a higher rating, but I honestly disliked Leah an awful lot. I tried to like her, I really did, but she was way too stubborn, stuck on the whole clause and really didn't give Sean a chance. It was just incredibly annoying when that back and forth inner dialogue happened most of the book. Then there's the whole secret she's keeping and that's honestly one of my biggest pet peeves and turnoffs in books. I mean at least he found out and she didn't keep it from him for long, but the reasoning behind waiting to tell him her big secret was just too stupid to even give her the benefit of the doubt.
They get their HEA in the end and it's cute to see how far they grew as a couple. For that, I was happy and pleased in how Leah turned out. I don't think I'll go back and read the previous books though, but this one wasn't terrible. I normally like this type of book, I just couldn't like Leah as a heroine.
June 17, 2019
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
My life has revolved around the two things I'v always loved: whiskey and rugby. Now the marriage clause in my Da's will has me putting both on the back burner if I want to save the Murphy's Pub empire and find a wife. As the lst brother to get married, I need a little help, and that's where my sister-in-law's American best friend, Leah, comes into the picture. SHe could use a little Irish luck after the deceitful things her ex did to her that brought her to Ireland. With her take no crap attitude she's jsut the tupe of girl to help me find a wife. That is, if I can remember she's the matchmaker and not the match.
I read the first book in this series and loved it so I was super excited to get to read this third book. Each is a standalone but the series revolves around three brother's and their bar Murphy's pub. I fell so in love with Sean in the first book and that didn't chage in his story. He needs a wife. His father's will say he must marry in order to keep Murphy's Pub. There is no way in the world that any of the brother's are going to let their Da's business go. He needs help and Leah who is spunky and sassy is just the person to help him. I will say that at times you are going to want to smack some sense into her, but even then I still really loved her character. These two are perfect for each other and don't even realize it. Will they get it together and get together or will Murphy's Bar be lost forever? You need to read to find out. I read this book so fast it was so good. You guys are gonna love it. Now I need to go back and read the second book which I somehow missed.
My life has revolved around the two things I'v always loved: whiskey and rugby. Now the marriage clause in my Da's will has me putting both on the back burner if I want to save the Murphy's Pub empire and find a wife. As the lst brother to get married, I need a little help, and that's where my sister-in-law's American best friend, Leah, comes into the picture. SHe could use a little Irish luck after the deceitful things her ex did to her that brought her to Ireland. With her take no crap attitude she's jsut the tupe of girl to help me find a wife. That is, if I can remember she's the matchmaker and not the match.
I read the first book in this series and loved it so I was super excited to get to read this third book. Each is a standalone but the series revolves around three brother's and their bar Murphy's pub. I fell so in love with Sean in the first book and that didn't chage in his story. He needs a wife. His father's will say he must marry in order to keep Murphy's Pub. There is no way in the world that any of the brother's are going to let their Da's business go. He needs help and Leah who is spunky and sassy is just the person to help him. I will say that at times you are going to want to smack some sense into her, but even then I still really loved her character. These two are perfect for each other and don't even realize it. Will they get it together and get together or will Murphy's Bar be lost forever? You need to read to find out. I read this book so fast it was so good. You guys are gonna love it. Now I need to go back and read the second book which I somehow missed.
July 20, 2019
3.5 Stars for Dirty Irish
Meagan Vernon is a new author to me and although I struggled a bit with Dirty Irish I really think I would like to go back to the beginning of this series and read them in order because I’m sure if I had read this series from book one I would have enjoyed this book so much more.
Sean Murphy needs a wife and time is running out if he wants to inherit he needs to get married and to be honest he would much rather be playing rugby than becoming company president however he can’t let his brothers down because the stipulation of the will is they all need to be married.....
Sean met Leah at his brothers wedding and the attraction was instant but she turned down his advances because she is not ready for a relationship, getting her heart broken once was enough.
Leah moves to Dublin to start afresh and that’s when Sean starts to pursue her.....
This book has some great characters and some fun banter but I do feel you need to read the previous books to get the best out of Dirty Irish
Meagan Vernon is a new author to me and although I struggled a bit with Dirty Irish I really think I would like to go back to the beginning of this series and read them in order because I’m sure if I had read this series from book one I would have enjoyed this book so much more.
Sean Murphy needs a wife and time is running out if he wants to inherit he needs to get married and to be honest he would much rather be playing rugby than becoming company president however he can’t let his brothers down because the stipulation of the will is they all need to be married.....
Sean met Leah at his brothers wedding and the attraction was instant but she turned down his advances because she is not ready for a relationship, getting her heart broken once was enough.
Leah moves to Dublin to start afresh and that’s when Sean starts to pursue her.....
This book has some great characters and some fun banter but I do feel you need to read the previous books to get the best out of Dirty Irish
March 23, 2019
LOVED this book! Sean is the rugby star that never grew up, but plays rugby for a living and enjoys the female fans a bit too much. Leah has just moved to Dublin for a job so she can help support her family back home. While Leah is attracted to Sean, she has vowed to never act on it. Instead, Leah has vowed to help Sean find a suitable wife so he can meet the terms of his father's will and keep the company (along with his brothers).
Like all of the best laid plans, Leah's plans fall apart after a sexy night with Sean. What follows is an entertaining story that is at times both funny and poignant. I loved Leah's character and how dedicated she was to helping those she loved. Sean is a very hot and sexy guy, but his journey towards adulthood was a bit more sudden, as Leah impacted his life by her very presence.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. I found myself totally engaged in the story and couldn't put it down. This is the third, and final, book in a series and I'm sorry to see the Murphy brothers go. Each novel is a stand alone book, however, they're so good that you really owe to yourself to read them all..
Like all of the best laid plans, Leah's plans fall apart after a sexy night with Sean. What follows is an entertaining story that is at times both funny and poignant. I loved Leah's character and how dedicated she was to helping those she loved. Sean is a very hot and sexy guy, but his journey towards adulthood was a bit more sudden, as Leah impacted his life by her very presence.
If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. I found myself totally engaged in the story and couldn't put it down. This is the third, and final, book in a series and I'm sorry to see the Murphy brothers go. Each novel is a stand alone book, however, they're so good that you really owe to yourself to read them all..
April 17, 2019
I have not read the two previous books in this series but I believe it's not necessary because I figured out fairly quickly whom everyone was. I am a big sports romance fan. This book follows the youngest of the three brothers of the Murphy clan in Ireland where he is a pro rugby player. There wasn't much rugby beyond his traveling for matches and a cute scene where he teaches Leah the rules of the game with her shoes as stand-ins for the player positions. Leah is a fiery Latina American in Ireland hiding/escaping from a failed relationship and clothing boutique business in Chicago.
I'm sad to say, Leah was not easy for me to like. She responsible and helps out her family with tuition money for her sister disguised as rent money. Honestly, I was a bit put off with the constant inner dialog about money and AP class fees. (The tests at the end of the year have a fee of about $100 each and if the sister is that smart she might take eight, ten at the absolute max. I get that she was also helping to save for college but that AP part was like a worm in my brain that yanked me right out of the story. Sorry.). Leah is guy shy after just being burned in a bad way, but it's clear these two have been flirting with each other from the previous books and kept in touch by playing Words with Friends and using its chat feature.
Sean is a cliche Irish athlete, whiskey and women in every city but a stipulation in his Da's will has him scrambling with five months left to find a wife in order to keep the family bar business/corporation. (The two older brothers have found their brides in the previous two books.). Hiring Leah to be his PA and help him find a wife is problematic in that he's got a serious crush on her. She's stellar at organizing his life and being a stand-in for him at company meetings but the dates aren't successful at all.
They can't resist their attraction and a one nighter becomes the new constant inner dialog back and forth. There is some cute friend bonding with Leah and Fallon, her bestie and wife of one of the brothers. There's a big secret, a misunderstanding and hurt feelings. The family are all involved and that's kind of sweet. I enjoyed the epilogue very much and love how it all wrapped up in a nice HEA.
I'm sad to say, Leah was not easy for me to like. She responsible and helps out her family with tuition money for her sister disguised as rent money. Honestly, I was a bit put off with the constant inner dialog about money and AP class fees. (The tests at the end of the year have a fee of about $100 each and if the sister is that smart she might take eight, ten at the absolute max. I get that she was also helping to save for college but that AP part was like a worm in my brain that yanked me right out of the story. Sorry.). Leah is guy shy after just being burned in a bad way, but it's clear these two have been flirting with each other from the previous books and kept in touch by playing Words with Friends and using its chat feature.
Sean is a cliche Irish athlete, whiskey and women in every city but a stipulation in his Da's will has him scrambling with five months left to find a wife in order to keep the family bar business/corporation. (The two older brothers have found their brides in the previous two books.). Hiring Leah to be his PA and help him find a wife is problematic in that he's got a serious crush on her. She's stellar at organizing his life and being a stand-in for him at company meetings but the dates aren't successful at all.
They can't resist their attraction and a one nighter becomes the new constant inner dialog back and forth. There is some cute friend bonding with Leah and Fallon, her bestie and wife of one of the brothers. There's a big secret, a misunderstanding and hurt feelings. The family are all involved and that's kind of sweet. I enjoyed the epilogue very much and love how it all wrapped up in a nice HEA.
May 16, 2019
This is the third book in the series, we met Sean and Leah previously since Leah was Fallon's friend and Fallon was married to his brother Connor. Sean had to get married to due what his father's will decreed and for his brothers to not lose their inheritance as well if he did not comply. I got all of that and the fake engagements scenarious but I have to say that I did not like Leah, I tried but she annoyed me to no end, I am glad that Fallon told her about herself but she still left a bad taste in my mouth and I wish Sean would have had someone else.
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
March 24, 2019
I received an advanced reader's copy of Dirty Irish by Magan Vernon from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I had never read anything by Magan Vernon before this and had no expectations either way. Happily, I did enjoy her writing style and would gladly read other novels in the future.
This was a novel in an ongoing series, but it was easy enough to understand the world and its characters. I'd like to go back and read the other books, but this was an enjoyable read with likeable characters.
I had never read anything by Magan Vernon before this and had no expectations either way. Happily, I did enjoy her writing style and would gladly read other novels in the future.
This was a novel in an ongoing series, but it was easy enough to understand the world and its characters. I'd like to go back and read the other books, but this was an enjoyable read with likeable characters.
March 24, 2019
Im pretty sure if Sean had his way his woman wouldn't wear clothes, "...don’t be jealous that you won’t get to sit with your brothers for hours and talk property while I take notes for you,” she said sarcastically, fastening her bra and spoiling my fantastic view." I like when Sean starting firing off text messages the man sometimes second guesses himself:
Sean: Did that make me sound like an arsehole? I suck at this shite.
Sean: Are you even reading these?
I liked this book, I loved Sean.
Sean: Did that make me sound like an arsehole? I suck at this shite.
Sean: Are you even reading these?
I liked this book, I loved Sean.
March 22, 2019
My life has revolved around the two things I've always loved: whiskey and rugby. Now the marriage clause in my Da's will has me putting both on the back burner if I want to save the Murphy's Pub.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Magan Vernon is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book
June 11, 2019
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.
April 13, 2019
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I almost forgot how much I loved books set in Dublin, they have this magic that no other book has. This books was extra especial because it was the end of the Murphy Brothers quest to find a wife, and Sean the rugby player is the last one. I was kind of surprised that Leah and Sean were the last ones but I'm also glad, because it added to the story. Sean and Leah met at Fallon and Connor's wedding and while they were both attracted to one another, they didn't act on it, but they kept playing words with friends (I love this part because it's not the cliché "we texted once in a while" 💕) and after another failed attempt to date and eventually marry someone, Sean realizes that Leah is working at one of his pubs! So they chat and flirt but they don't let it get too far and suddenly Sean gets this idea in his head of hiring Leah as his assistant and giving her the job of finding his future wife, Leah agrees mostly because she needs the money and they start this cute friendship where they get to know one another while "planning" dates for Connor. We obviously know where this is going... After all of these things happen, they go to yet another Murphy wedding and it gest a little (or a lot) complicated from there. I loved how this could have this clichéd way to go, but it actually ends up being a mess for both of our main characters, because that way you could see how they can grow and realize what they really want to do and while I should have expected the twist at the end, I totally didn't, which is one of the reasons I loved the ending so much. Overall it was a fun and entertaining book, I found myself laughing so much while reading it and I finished it as fast as I could because it was that good.
I almost forgot how much I loved books set in Dublin, they have this magic that no other book has. This books was extra especial because it was the end of the Murphy Brothers quest to find a wife, and Sean the rugby player is the last one. I was kind of surprised that Leah and Sean were the last ones but I'm also glad, because it added to the story. Sean and Leah met at Fallon and Connor's wedding and while they were both attracted to one another, they didn't act on it, but they kept playing words with friends (I love this part because it's not the cliché "we texted once in a while" 💕) and after another failed attempt to date and eventually marry someone, Sean realizes that Leah is working at one of his pubs! So they chat and flirt but they don't let it get too far and suddenly Sean gets this idea in his head of hiring Leah as his assistant and giving her the job of finding his future wife, Leah agrees mostly because she needs the money and they start this cute friendship where they get to know one another while "planning" dates for Connor. We obviously know where this is going... After all of these things happen, they go to yet another Murphy wedding and it gest a little (or a lot) complicated from there. I loved how this could have this clichéd way to go, but it actually ends up being a mess for both of our main characters, because that way you could see how they can grow and realize what they really want to do and while I should have expected the twist at the end, I totally didn't, which is one of the reasons I loved the ending so much. Overall it was a fun and entertaining book, I found myself laughing so much while reading it and I finished it as fast as I could because it was that good.
April 24, 2019
Of the three books, Dirty Irish, was my least favorite. That doesn't mean I didn't like it I just liked it the least. I felt that Leah was petty with a lot of her decisions. She made such a big deal how she's doing what she's doing for her family but yet she wasn't thinking of that whenever Sean was trying to put his family first.
April 7, 2019
I started with book 3 of this series not always the best BUT the author Magan Vernon bring readers up to date quickly in the first few pages of the book. The story moves quickly as does the love hate between The American and The Irish Man. The characters are likable, sweet and human.
The story is very predictable as most romance stories are but it makes it easy to put the book down and return later.
The reason for the 3 stars is because this story is similar to another author I had recent and while it is just a little different I found this one lacking fun that is needed in this type of romance series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Entangled Publishing for the advance copy of Magan Vernon Dirty Irish.
The story is very predictable as most romance stories are but it makes it easy to put the book down and return later.
The reason for the 3 stars is because this story is similar to another author I had recent and while it is just a little different I found this one lacking fun that is needed in this type of romance series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Entangled Publishing for the advance copy of Magan Vernon Dirty Irish.
April 3, 2019
Love a book with Irish men and Irish accents!!! This is the 3rd and final book in the series. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest / voluntary review. I admit I have not read the 2nd book but I was not lost. I loved it. This is Sean’s story. He’s the baby and the last Murphy brother that needs to find a wife. He’s a famous rugby player too. He’s had the hots for Leah (Fallon’s best friend) since book 1. They have become friends and play word games on their phones. After being dumped by.his date (who he thought to ask to marry him for the company he is sad and thinking about his life when he thinks he sees Leah. It IS Leah. She’s working in Murphys Pub after breaking up with her boyfriend. He hires her to find him a wife. Leah is very attracted to Sean but doesn’t want to fall for him. Sean can’t seem to give up Rugby for the company. Magan delivers another hot story that is really believable. I loved the back and forth between them and of course I love all the brothers. The HEA was perfect!!! I’m so glad that I stumbled upon this series.
June 19, 2019
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:
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.
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.
April 5, 2019
I love this series! You can’t help but fall a little bit for each of the brothers! Another great story about a few brothers, their girls, and a bar!
June 17, 2019
Original review
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled Publishing!
Dirty Irish is the third book in the Murphy Brothers series and tells the story of Sean and Leah. Although this book is the third one in the series, it can be read as a standalone!
Dirty Irish is the first book I read by Magan Vernon, and I really liked it. When I got the opportunity to read this book, I immediately said yes when I saw the title. I love reading books set in Ireland because I’m really fascinated by Ireland’s culture and so far I’ve loved every book I’ve read set in Ireland!
I really liked the characters, Sean is such a handsome, sexy and honest man and I liked Leah’s sass. I also really liked the other brothers and their wives. I loved Sean’s family and their bond. It took Sean and Leah a while to see their true feelings, but it was cute to see how they grew as a couple!
Dirty Irish was fast paced and such an enjoyable read! I cannot wait to read Magan Vernon’s other books as well as book 1 and 2 in the Murphy Brothers series.
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled Publishing!
Dirty Irish is the third book in the Murphy Brothers series and tells the story of Sean and Leah. Although this book is the third one in the series, it can be read as a standalone!
Dirty Irish is the first book I read by Magan Vernon, and I really liked it. When I got the opportunity to read this book, I immediately said yes when I saw the title. I love reading books set in Ireland because I’m really fascinated by Ireland’s culture and so far I’ve loved every book I’ve read set in Ireland!
I really liked the characters, Sean is such a handsome, sexy and honest man and I liked Leah’s sass. I also really liked the other brothers and their wives. I loved Sean’s family and their bond. It took Sean and Leah a while to see their true feelings, but it was cute to see how they grew as a couple!
Dirty Irish was fast paced and such an enjoyable read! I cannot wait to read Magan Vernon’s other books as well as book 1 and 2 in the Murphy Brothers series.
June 16, 2019
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 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.
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