Twenty-seven-year-old Lucy O’Connor has been asked to be her future sister-in-law’s bridesmaid despite the fact they don’t see eye to eye. The last thing she expected was to fall in love with a complete stranger at the hen weekend. Which wouldn’t be a problem apart from the teeny tiny fact that she’s already married to somebody else… Is it a case of the Seven-Year-Itch or could it be the real … the real deal? Lucy needs to decide if she is going to leave the security of her stale marriage in order to find out if the grass is indeed greener on the other side, or whether it’s worth having one more go at watering her own garden.
Could this party-loving, city girl really leave the country she loves for a farmer from the West of Ireland?
Is there such a thing as fate?
What about karma?
Is John Kelly all that he seems?
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The Seven Year Itch is a fast-paced story of falling in love – when you’re already married. The main character, Lucy, is funny and full on, and the sort of girl who would be great fun to meet for a chat and a glass of wine (or 5!) I enjoyed reading about how she met the man of her dreams and then how the relationship progressed. Was it the real deal, or simply too good to be true? My only reservation is that it seemed unlikely that a man of John’s age (with so much going for him) was so lacking in relationship history. I thought more could have been explored there, rather than writing off all his previous flings as being meaningless and/or crazy. Overall, though, I enjoyed the read, and found some of the minor characters, like Lucy’s friends, to be very entertaining. My favourite was John’s dad – an absolute crack up! This book is a great holiday read and keeps you turning the pages to find out if love really does conquer all.
Can Lucy be my BFF please? I loved her! She was funny, flawed, and so believable! I believed in her and John the whole way and was cheering them on. This was a first by this author for me and will not be my last. Her writing is bright and brilliant and gave me just enough of the feels without too much heaviness. Loved
She’s married to someone else but a chance meeting on a hen weekend makes Lucy O’Connor realise there could be more to life than the rut she’s in. Has she got the courage to do anything about it?
If you like Marion Keyes, you’ll love this funny feisty Rom-com
This book is absolutely lovely. Lucy is a realist who gets married young knowing that true love doesn’t exist. She is looking only for stability, a constant figure in her life, not wild crazy love. She realizes that the marriage wasn’t what she bargained for . . . Lucy’s social life is lively, her friends are ever entertaining and sweet. I loved reading about them.
Enter John— while Lucy is away for a hen weekend (Bachelorette weekend) she hits it off with a red-headed dairy farmer. For the first time in her twenty-seven years, she experiences complete and utter attraction to a man. I had to laugh when I read it was a red-headed dairy farmer who finally catches her heart! But John is quickly drawn as the most attractive red-headed dairy farmer! The attraction is mutual. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but there’s absolutely NO cheating in this novel, so don’t fear if that’s one of your triggers.
The Irish countryside is beautifully described— I loved getting lost in it— living in New Mexico I enjoyed reading about a different place— the cast of characters add to the richness of Lucy and John’s story.
Lucy must decide how she’ll proceed. Will she stay in a loveless marriage, she jumped into too young or will she pursue the first man who’s ever truly made her heart beat faster? Add to this that Lucy lives in England and John lives in Ireland and you have a true problem of the heart.
A relatable, steamy, and enjoyable love story
This book is like being in the head of one of your very best girlfriends while you watch her realize her marriage is a sham and that there is so much more to life. In this case, another man, which makes for no lack of self-doubt, drama, and difficulty. Especially when your friend realizes that the grass isn’t necessarily greener. In any case, there was plenty to like about this book. It was relatable, had a good helping of steaminess, and a beautiful ending. Definitely an enjoyable read!