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Last Call at the Local
by Sarah Grunder Ruiz
Thank you PRH Audio for complimentary audio!
Thank you to Berkley Romance for the free book! #BerkleyPartner
Content warnings from Storygraph:
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This book was one that was on my radar simply from the cover and how cozy it looks! But my bookstagram friends were raving about how much they loved the audio. So of course I needed to find out for myself what it was all about. Gah I enjoyed it so much!! It was such an easy listen and naturally wanted me to go to a pub in Ireland.
I did not realize that this was not only part of a series but number 3 in a series so I will have to circle back and start from the beginning. Because I was not familiar with any of the characters from the prior books, I have no idea who pops up in this book. With that being said, the book did not feel like I was missing anything from not reading those prior books.
I love how different the two characters are but somehow it made perfect sense! I was fascinated by Raine’s free-spirited lifestyle. In a dream world, I could explore the world, work remote or find odd jobs and just meet all sorts of people but sadly I would have such anxiety not knowing I was getting a steady income so kudos to all those who can do that! We learned about Raine’s family life & a surprise visit from her sister brought a new level to their relationship.
You could tell Jack was smitten with Raine when she came into his pub. He had great trust in her to take her in not only as an employee but as someone staying in his place! He just knew that she was someone special.
I do not think I ever read a romance or any book that dealt with OCD. My heart broke for Jack as it felt like this endless cycle of thoughts that he just could not escape from. I also do not think I saw OCD represented the way it was done in the book. Normally it’s the counting and compulsively checking if something has been completed but not usually with the intrusive thoughts.
This book is a little over 350 pages and under 8 hours on audio which made it such a quick listen! I thought both narrators, Karissa Vickers & Gary Furlong did such a great job with their respective characters. Karissa is a favorite of mine so it is always a delight hearing her!
If you are looking for a cozy, romance that also mixes mental health & family drama – check this out!! And also check out
Thank you to Berkley Romance for the free book! #BerkleyPartner
Content warnings from Storygraph:
(view spoiler)
This book was one that was on my radar simply from the cover and how cozy it looks! But my bookstagram friends were raving about how much they loved the audio. So of course I needed to find out for myself what it was all about. Gah I enjoyed it so much!! It was such an easy listen and naturally wanted me to go to a pub in Ireland.
I did not realize that this was not only part of a series but number 3 in a series so I will have to circle back and start from the beginning. Because I was not familiar with any of the characters from the prior books, I have no idea who pops up in this book. With that being said, the book did not feel like I was missing anything from not reading those prior books.
I love how different the two characters are but somehow it made perfect sense! I was fascinated by Raine’s free-spirited lifestyle. In a dream world, I could explore the world, work remote or find odd jobs and just meet all sorts of people but sadly I would have such anxiety not knowing I was getting a steady income so kudos to all those who can do that! We learned about Raine’s family life & a surprise visit from her sister brought a new level to their relationship.
You could tell Jack was smitten with Raine when she came into his pub. He had great trust in her to take her in not only as an employee but as someone staying in his place! He just knew that she was someone special.
I do not think I ever read a romance or any book that dealt with OCD. My heart broke for Jack as it felt like this endless cycle of thoughts that he just could not escape from. I also do not think I saw OCD represented the way it was done in the book. Normally it’s the counting and compulsively checking if something has been completed but not usually with the intrusive thoughts.
This book is a little over 350 pages and under 8 hours on audio which made it such a quick listen! I thought both narrators, Karissa Vickers & Gary Furlong did such a great job with their respective characters. Karissa is a favorite of mine so it is always a delight hearing her!
If you are looking for a cozy, romance that also mixes mental health & family drama – check this out!! And also check out