When Clarissa Kelly inherits an Irish castle, the only one thing standing in her way is the devilishly handsome man living there.IanThe American girl thinks she can take my castle?Wildheath is rightly mine. The old man promised it to me.Then here comes this gorgeous girl who thinks she can just land on my doorstep with her windswept hair, bat those pretty green eyes at me, and I’ll just give in.… green eyes at me, and I’ll just give in.
No matter how much she distracts me with those full, pouty lips, or how cute that dimple on her left cheek happens to be—she’s not taking away MY castle.
No. I’ll not let that lass outfox me, no matter how badly I want to press her against the wall and give her a proper welcome…
Clarissa
Right away I know Ian O’Brien is trouble.
With his stormy gaze, and hard, unforgiving scowl—the man is impossible.
For some reason he expects me to just hand over the keys to my birthright.
Yeah, that’s not happening.
Someone needs to tell this Irishman that possession is nine-tenths of the law. So I’m moving into the castle with him.
But if I’m going to lay claim to what belongs to me, I’ll have to ignore the man. Pretend not to notice those broad, powerful shoulders, and that curly black hair that begs for me to run my fingers through it.
Because it’s time to show this infuriating Irishman that he’s finally met his match.
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I usually go for books that hit on some heavy topics, so this was a terrific change of pace with its light and airiness. McKenna James delivers a sweet tale of two people slowly finding each others’ hearts. I have to say that I absolutely loved how Clarissa’s grandfather played matchmaker as a final dying wish so to speak. He definitely knew that Clarissa and Ian were meant for each other. Great characters, sweet story and a plot that delivers.
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Clarissa has been estranged from her grandfather for years, but her best memories is the one summer she spent in Ireland when she was a child. Thinking that she was going to spend a few days to sort out the family property turns out to be a whole new adventure. Ian, grumpy and alone he is prepared for the wrath from the only living relative of the castles owners, but never imagined that his gaining the property would come with an American. I liked the storyline and characters, the world building was very through, and bringing together estranged family was really heartwarming. Why I didnt give 5 stars is because the timeline in the book continually was off and it became very confusing. Other than that a good story with a HEA.
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When Clarissa Kelly, a costume designer on Broadway, inherits an Irish castle that has been in her family for 300 years, her grandfather’s solicitor drives her there. However, he didn’t bring the key along since he expected to have the door answered by the man who has been living there, Ian O’Brien, the handyman who has been taking care of the castle for years. Clarissa acknowledges that Wildheath Castle is charming, but everywhere she looks, she sees that work needs to be done.
When Clarissa and Ian have to go to the solicitor’s office for the reading of the Will, Clarissa is in for a big surprise. The solicitor, Ivan, began reading: “Wildheath will be left to any couple from the Clan Tomaltaigh and Clan Neill, who must involve themselves in a fruitful marriage—”. She immediately stopped him to sputter and ask him to repeat since she wasn’t sure she heard it right. Ian snarkily told her she would have to marry him or his sister to get the castle, which was not what he had expected either. Her grandfather had told Ian he was giving the castle to Ian, but did not mention he had to marry Clarissa to claim ownership! Apparently there was a long-running feud between their families that went back generations. Her grandfather had tried unsuccessfully to bring them back together — this was his final attempt to end it and make peace. If they don’t marry, the castle will go to a charity he has picked. So now what? Both of them will have get over their differences. Can they?
Painful truths come out of this awkward situation Ian and Clarissa find themselves in as each points out the other’s failings. But if they can’t forgive and accept each other, if they can’t see the good in each other, they will lose their inheritance – and gain nothing. What will they ultimately decide?
“When Clarissa Kelly inherits an Irish castle, the only one thing standing in her way is the devilishly handsome man living there.” This was quite enjoyable. Lots of twists and turns, conflict, feelings, and secrets from the past. Strong, and wonderful characters. Loved Lucy! Wonderful ending. Well written!
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McKenna did a good job with this book. Enjoyed reading it. Ian lives in Ireland in a Castle as the care taker. While there he takes care of the owner of said Castle. The owner happens to be the grandfather of Clarissa. Clarissa lives and works in NY. She has not been to the Castle in 19 years. Not even to visit. When her grandfather passes he leaves in his Will the Castle to Clarissa & to Ian. In order to get the Castle they must marry. Neither one are having that.
One thing leads to another, they get married but only for convenience to keep the Castle or so they thing it’s for convenience. Clarissa moves back to NY thinking moving away will lesson her feelings. Her feelings only become stronger being so far away from Ian. Ian has different plans nut in the long run they come together in the Castle.
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I absolutely loved this book. Clarissa goes to Ireland after her grandfather’s passing thinking she’s inheriting his castle in his will. Ian lives in the castle and also thinks he’s going to get the castle. These two will need to work together in order to save the castle. I loved the characters relationship, their connection, and their journey of romance. A fantastic story from start to finish and one I definitely highly recommend.
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The author has given us characters we can care about. Clarissa travels to Ireland after her grandfather dies, thinking she is going to receive his castle in his will. When she arrives she meets Ian, who also assumes he will receive the castle. The question is whether dear dead grandfather had plans for these two.
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This was a very good book. I really liked both Ian and Clarissa, and I thought they went really well together. I loved how the ups and downs of their relationship was really showed through the process of getting together as well as how their individual issues presented their own unique challenges.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. When clarrissa Kelly’s grandfather dies she and Ian M’brien inherited a Irish castle ,but there is a stipulation. This is a beautiful story of love and romance.
This book presents the reader with a charming romance between Clarissa Kelly, a costume designer who inherits an Irish castle which has been in her family for centuries, and Ian O’Brien, who was promised the castle by Clarissa’s grandfather prior to his death. They both reside in the castle together until the solicitor reads her grandfather’s will. When the will is read, both Ian and Clarissa are shocked to find they must wed in order to keep the castle as her grandfather wanted to end a long-running feud between their families. This book is a great read with well developed characters and a plot with surprises, humor, strong emotions, and steamy chemistry.
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This book was okay. Nothing too exciting. It seemed to take forever to read. The characters Ian And Clarissa have to marry to keep the castle when her grandfather dies. It was very high schoolish. Does he like me? Does she like me? Back and forth. The story seemed to drag out. The best part of the book was Lucy, Ian’s sister. Sorry I wasn’t impressed with this book.
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