A Merry Irish Christmas: A heartwarming Irish holiday rom-com filled with Hallmark Magic from Clodagh Murphy for Christmas 2025

An Irish Christmas romantic comedy with all the Hallmark vibes 🍀❤️🎄'A big, hearty Irish hug of a book and I loved every minute of it!' Phoebe MacLeod A surprise visit home, an unexpected houseguest, a Christmas she'll never forget... ☃️

Mary hasn’t told her family that she’s coming home for Christmas. After breaking up with her boyfriend just before the holidays, she decides to surprise them and get a last-minute flight home. But when she arrives in Ireland after a long journey, she discovers her family have had the same idea, and gone to New York to surprise her.

To make matters infinitely worse, they’ve done a house swap with grumpy (but sexy) New Yorker Evan, who makes it clear he doesn’t want her, or her Christmas cheer, around.

Mary is determined to keep the festive spirit alive, so she proposes that she and Evan each get one day where the other has to do things their way. But can Evan put aside his grouchiness to embrace a proper, Irish Christmas? And how will Mary cope with a day of sulking and moody walks on the beach?

One thing’s certain: as the temperature drops outside, things start to heat up inside the McBride house. Maybe it’ll be a merry Christmas after all …

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy full of Irish charm and festive romance, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Catherine Walsh.

Praise for Clodagh Murphy:

'Genuinely funny and beautifully written. Yet another banger from one of my favourite romcom authors!' Joanna Boulori

'A sweet Christmas romance, brimming with cosy charm' Hannah Ellis

‘Oh my gosh this has stolen my heart! I devoured this book in hours, I honestly couldn't put it down!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The perfect blend of festive charm and heartfelt romance.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Pure festive joy wrapped up in a bow—equal parts cozy Irish charm, sparkling banter, and heartwarming Hallmark vibes.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This story was very sweet and the perfect Christmas romance. It gave me The holiday vibes which is one of my favorite movies of all time.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a hot drink and soak in the festive spirit.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘If you’re looking for something light and a laugh, this is the one. Gave me all the Xmas feels.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This was like a warm hug, but in book form! I LOVED IT.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again’ Joanna Bolouri

‘A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won’t they vibe’ BookMadJo

‘Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit’ Herding Cats

‘Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read’ Reviews in Heels

‘If you haven’t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre – you don’t know what you are missing’ Kirsty’s Book Reviews

‘This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment’ Books, Life and Everything

© 2025 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781805577898

Release date

Audiobook: 18 November 2025