 The Little Irish Village
Publication Date: October 2, 2024
Christmas trees decked with fairy lights twinkle in every window, carollers fill the streets, and charity worker Hannah is gearing up for the season of giving in the little Irish village. But it’s not just the cold winter winds that are chilling her spirits this year…
When twenty-three-year-old Hannah Kelly finds out that the beautiful rolling hills around her hometown could be destroyed by a new building development, she rushes back to Emerald Bay to rally the community. But arriving home at The Shamrock Inn, there’s another shock in store… the handsome and sparkling-eyed lead developer, Tom Flynn, has checked in as a guest. Is this Hannah’s chance to save the village?
Hannah tries to convince Tom the beautiful area needs to be protected: even though he’s as stubborn as the donkey in the local nativity play. But when sharing that this is also where her late grandfather first met and proposed to her grandmother, his gentle hug as she sobs makes her wonder if maybe they aren’t so different…
As sparks start to fly, Hannah decides to invite Tom to experience the joys of a Kelly Christmas Day. When Tom’s hand catches hers as they peel brussels sprouts together, Hannah’s cheeks start to blush. But it turns to a flush of anger as he ducks out to take a call – about work starting in the spot she’s fought so hard to save. And the voice on the phone is strangely familiar…
Can Hannah figure out who is behind Tom’s project and stop the plans? Or will following her heart be the key to saving the little Irish village and Christmas for everyone?
Grab a mulled wine, curl up by the fire and enjoy this beautiful winter romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Maeve Binchy and Debbie Macomber.
Hannah Kelly can trace her passion for the environment back to her childhood in Emerald Bay, so news of a proposed garden center and Christmas tree farm prompts her to take action.
Saving Christmas in the Little Irish Village takes readers on a fifth journey along with the Kelly family courtesy of author Michelle Vernal. The Irish family, along with the community, consists of entertaining characters.
Regardless of when readers are introduced to Emerald Bay, they will find it easy to develop a rapport and identify the key personalities in the Kelly family.
As Hannah returns home, ready to fiercely protect the land, an awkward encounter serves as her introduction to Thomas Flynn, a visitor at the Kelly Inn. His presence in Emerald Bay puts him on a collision course with Hannah.
Will the development put an end to the cozy village atmosphere, or will the sparks between Hannah and Tom turn into something special?
Saving Christmas in the Little Irish Village delivers a cozy holiday romance that even includes a skeleton from the Kelly family closet.
Michelle Vernal is the Amazon UK top 100 bestselling author of Christmas in the Little Irish Village. In 2015 her debut novel, The Traveller’s Daughter, was shortlisted for the Love Stories award and in 2020, The Letter won the Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Award for Chick lit. In addition, The Autumn Posy, Book 1 in the Liverpool Brides timeslip series, was a finalist in the 2021 Page Turner Book awards. She also writes the popular Guesthouse on the Green series featuring the hilarious O’Mara family. Michelle’s books are full of laugh out loud moments and warmth. Her readers describe her novels as unputdownable, feel-good and funny. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her husband, two teenage sons and attention-seeking tabby cats, Humphrey and Savannah.
