I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz! I received an advanced electronic copy for a honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Sarah Grunder Ruiz for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Sarah Grunder Ruiz
Published by: Berkley
Released: January 2, 2024
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: Opposites attract when a free-spirited American singer-songwriter with ADHD teams up with a charming Irishman to revitalize his family's pub in the next heartfelt romance from the author of Luck and Last Resorts.
Raine Hart is used to the challenges of living with ADHD. It’s why she ditched her life in Boston to busk around Europe as a traveling musician. No boss. No schedule. No one to disappoint but herself. But when a careless mistake in Ireland leaves her unable to perform, she sees no other option but to give up her nomadic life.
Since inheriting the Local, Jack Dunne has wanted to make the pub his own. But the baggage of running a family business and the intrusive thoughts that stem from his OCD make changing things a challenge.
Over a pint with handsome, tattooed Jack, Raine accidentally insults him and the pub. Instead of taking offense, Jack, impressed by her vision of what the pub could be, offers her a job bringing it to life.
But when Raine and Jack develop feelings for one another their opposite lifestyles won’t accommodate, it becomes clear the pub isn’t the only thing that needs reinventing. As the end of their business collaboration draws near, they’ll have to find a way past the limits they’ve placed on themselves or let go of a love that could last a lifetime. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
Raine Hart is used to the challenges of living with ADHD. It’s why she ditched her life in Boston to busk around Europe as a traveling musician. No boss. No schedule. No one to disappoint but herself. But when a careless mistake in Ireland leaves her unable to perform, she sees no other option but to give up her nomadic life.
Since inheriting the Local, Jack Dunne has wanted to make the pub his own. But the baggage of running a family business and the intrusive thoughts that stem from his OCD make changing things a challenge.
Over a pint with handsome, tattooed Jack, Raine accidentally insults him and the pub. Instead of taking offense, Jack, impressed by her vision of what the pub could be, offers her a job bringing it to life.
But when Raine and Jack develop feelings for one another their opposite lifestyles won’t accommodate, it becomes clear the pub isn’t the only thing that needs reinventing. As the end of their business collaboration draws near, they’ll have to find a way past the limits they’ve placed on themselves or let go of a love that could last a lifetime. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I was drawn in by the synopsis and the cute cover. I love the green. I'm also always a sucker for an opposites attract story.
I loved that this was set in Ireland. It was really fun to read about.
Our main characters live with brains that challenge them sometimes. Raine has ADHD and Jack has OCD. I liked how these challenges played a big part in their story. It was nice to see them team up and conquer. They showed that they lived with these mental battles, but they didn't let it beat them.
I enjoyed the romance, of course. They were both so sweet and perfect for each other.
I can see a lot of people enjoying this one.
Sarah Grunder Ruiz is a writer, educator, and karaoke enthusiast. Originally from South Florida, she now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two children. She holds an MFA in creative writing from North Carolina State University, where she now teaches First-Year Writing.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz! Thank you to Berkley and Sarah Grunder Ruiz for letting me be a part of the tour. You should definitely give this one a read.
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