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Her Best Laid Plans by Cara McKenna
4.0

Liked this one...I mean, a hot Irishman? I'm on board!

I really enjoyed this story by Cara McKenna. As with any short story, there are things I wanted to know more about. Like why did Noel break up with Jamie and what was Conner's misspent youth like. Also...just more Conner and Jamie. Despite those items, I though McKenna did a wonderful job of developing these characters in the time she had.

Jamie is in Ireland looking for something to distract her from her break up and enjoy something of her summer before she goes back to school. When she ventures out to the local pub where she is staying in the country, she crosses path with a charming (and handsome) bartender named Conner.

They move very quickly and by the end of the night, they have both made it clear they are attracted to each other. Since Jamie is only in Ireland for 10 days, they both know it isn't going to be anything permanent but decide to take advantage of what time they do have together.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin for the review copy.
As the story moves forward, they both realize that in the short time they have had together, they have both developed strong feelings for each other and in the spur of the moment, Conner mentions Jamie could consider moving to Ireland for school. Unfortunately this brings back her feelings of giving everything up for Noel and she doesn't want to get in that same situation again. Because of that, she decides she can't do it and ends up going back home.

As these two characters come to understand what they are and aren't willing to do for the love they feel for each other. It was a quick read that pulled me in and gave me a lighter story from Cara McKenna than I am used to from her...and I liked it.

I definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for something quick and fun to read. Also...who wouldn't want to hot Irishman?