The Cosy Cottage in Ireland (Romantic Escapes, Book 8)

Julie Caplin

Sep 2021 · Romantic Escapes Book 8 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

The latest book in the international bestselling series that has hit the charts in Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic!Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy cottage nights and a heartwarming romance...

Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell wants a change in her workaholic Manchester life – so she books herself a place at the world-renowned Killorgally Cookery School in County Kerry. But on her first night In Ireland, sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the charms of handsome stranger Conor. It’s only when Hannah arrives at her postcard-pretty home at Killorgally for the next six weeks that she discovers what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in Dublin...

Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breathtaking countryside, the cookery school throws Hannah and Conor together again–for better or worse.

Readers ADORE Hannah and Conor’s story:

‘A fabulous heartwarming book...total escapism at its best, I can highly recommend this book ❤’ Jeanie

‘Julie Caplin is whisking readers away...Perfect for cosying up and devouring in one go!’ Jenn

‘Set sail for an Irish holiday by cozying up on the couch with Julie Caplin's latest escape read...No suitcase is required’ Amy

‘WOW, I absolutely loved this book and just couldn't read it quickly enough...will most definitely leave you with that warm fuzzy feeling that only a well written romantic story can’ Shirleyann

‘Simply whisks you away from it all’ Wendy

‘The book I’ve been waiting months for and it did not disappoint! ...These two characters have so much chemistry and I couldn’t get enough of the playful, fun flirting between the two’ Lyndsey

‘Simply fantastic...Worth far more than five stars’ Nicola

‘There is something really special about this series...like a warm hug’ Hannah

‘I was concerned that it would be a bit too twee. As they say in Pretty Woman, 'Big Mistake, Huge'...Ideal for fans of Katie Fforde’ Alison

Ratings and reviews

Hannah Campbell is a successful Manchester lawyer. After the deaths of her parents she has become extremely risk-averse and has come to the conclusion that it has stopped her from seizing opportunities. When a new work colleague seems to effortlessly fit in and make friends, then bakes a magnificent cake for the office Bake Off competition, Hannah is unreasonably jealous and so she decides to take a sabbatical and book herself on a six-week cookery class in Killorgally, County Kerry (as you do). When she arrives in Dublin she meets a good-looking young Irishman called Conor and uncharacteristically ends up having a one-night stand. Conor is obviously a bit of a ladies man so when Hannah wakes up in the morning she has no idea how to act casual and shrug off the fling, so she decides to sneak out and leave for Killorgally immediately. I bet everyone knows what's coming. Hannah may not have a clue who Conor is, but he's a very famous person in Ireland and when he comes home to Killorgally and finds her there he's convinced she's stalking him. I have seen a few of Julie Caplin's books in this series available as ARCs and, I'll be honest, I shied away from them as I was concerned that they would be a bit too twee. As they say in Pretty Woman, 'Big Mistake, Huge'. Yes, it's a cosy romance but I loved all the characters, the wonderful descriptions of the cookery school, the cottage, the landscape. It's the sort of book that makes you want to immediately sell up and go and raise chickens and grow your own vegetables (even though I hate gardening of any description and I only got 12 tomatoes from my two tomato plants this year). Edit, it's early October and a few more tomatoes have appeared. Thoroughly enjoyable, I only hope that Izzy gets her own book as I quite fancy the idea of a woman inheriting a run-down Scottish castle. Ideal for fans of Katie Fforde. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Between a "good read" and a "loved it". Was different than the other stories so really enjoyed that! Enjoyed imagining the scene in Ireland very much!

About the author

Julie Caplin is the international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series. Her books have hit the bestseller charts in Italy, Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic and have sold over a million copies worldwide. Her uplifting romantic comedies are set in gorgeous destinations across the globe, providing her readers with the ultimate escape.

Formerly a PR director, for many years Julie swanned around Europe taking top food and drink writers on press trips to sample the gastronomic delights of the continent. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. These trips have provided the inspiration and settings for her novels.

Julie also writes romantic and historical fiction as Jules Wake.