The Best Romance Books Set in Ireland to Sweep You Away

Alternate Endings by Ali Rosen

Set against the backdrop of modern-day Ireland, Alternate Endings is a heartfelt romance that explores second chances, unexpected connections, and the idea that love doesn’t always arrive when life is perfectly organized. Beatrice’s life is already complicated—juggling co-parenting with her ex, raising her six-year-old, and managing her demanding career. When work begins sending her to Ireland twice a month, things become even more chaotic, especially when the company’s new CTO turns out to be the boy who broke her heart twenty years ago.

An Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige

When Chelsea abruptly loses her job and her home, she impulsively takes a summer job at a hostel in Galway, Ireland. What begins as a temporary escape quickly becomes an unforgettable adventure—especially when a charming local tour guide offers to show her everything Ireland has to offer. This cozy fish-out-of-water romance is full of Irish charm, summer adventures, and the kind of love story that might just change the course of your life.

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

Set in Ireland, Binding 13 is a BookTok hit that introduces Johnny and Shannon in the first book of the emotional Boys of Tommen series. Rugby star Johnny seems to have everything going for him until the new girl at school captures his attention and gradually becomes impossible to ignore. This deeply emotional romance weaves together first love, heartbreak, and healing as two teens with complex pasts learn what it truly means to support each other.

Chasing River by K.A. Tucker

While travelling in Dublin for the first time, Amber finds herself caught in a terrifying situation until a mysterious stranger steps in and saves her life before disappearing into the night. Determined to thank him, Amber tracks down River, only to discover the charming pub owner has secrets that could put both of them in danger. This suspenseful romance, the third book in The Burying Water series, blends travel, danger, and undeniable chemistry against the vibrant backdrop of Ireland.

How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh

If you haven’t picked up a book by Catherine Walsh yet, here’s your sign—she’s a favourite of mine. When an ambitious New York editor travels to Ireland to help the daughter of a legendary fantasy author finish her father’s last book, sparks start to fly in the most unexpected way. With just two weeks and a heatwave on the Irish coast to complete the manuscript, working closely together quickly blurs the line between professional and personal. This romance combines coastal Irish scenery, creative tension, and a slow-burn love story you won’t want to miss.

In Every Possible Way by Alicia Thompson

With a touch of magic and a whirlwind connection, In Every Possible Way is a charming romance full of adventure, heart, and a bit of Irish luck. After a disastrous date and an accident that leaves her disoriented, Jess wakes up to find herself mysteriously in Ireland. Stranded without a phone, passport, or plan, she ends up exploring Dublin and the Irish countryside with a gruff but kind mechanic who reluctantly steps in to help.

Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

When a free-spirited American musician stranded in Ireland crosses paths with a thoughtful pub owner trying to reinvent his family’s business, an unlikely partnership begins. As they work together to revive the local pub, their differences slowly turn into something much deeper. Last Call at the Local is a heartfelt romance set in Ireland with cozy pub vibes, personal growth, and an opposites-attract love story.

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

If you’re looking for cozy bookshop vibes, witty banter, and a slow-burn romance set in Ireland, this delightful romance is perfect for you! When a librarian gets the opportunity to move to a charming Irish village and help her favourite author finish a long-awaited novel, it feels like a dream come true. The only hitch is the author’s grumpy bookstore-owning son, who clearly doesn’t want her around. It’s such a fun one to curl up with!

Love & Luck by Jenna Evas Welch

Love & Luck is a sweet young adult romance set in Ireland, filled with castles, scenic adventures, and a heartfelt story about love, family, and finding your way forward. When Addie travels to Ireland for her aunt’s extravagant destination wedding, she hopes the trip will take her mind off a mistake that has left her heartbroken. Instead, she finds herself on an unexpected road trip across the Irish countryside with her brother and his charming Irish friend.

Lucky Leap Day by Ann Marie Walker

This fun and flirty romance combines Irish traditions, travel mishaps, and the chance that love might come when you least expect it. An impulsive Leap Day trip to Ireland takes an unexpected turn when a serious-minded screenwriter wakes up married to a charming Irish stranger after a night of whiskey and customs. What starts as a funny mistake quickly becomes more complicated once they return to everyday life.

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

Set in Galway, this quirky opposites-attract romance follows a painfully shy Irish mortician who must marry before his 35th birthday to inherit the family funeral home. When a Texan widow moves in next door, she offers to help him find a wife—even though she’s sworn off love herself. Morbidly Yours is heartfelt, darkly funny, and explores grief, healing, and an unexpected connection that might just change both their lives.

Off the Map by Trish Doller

When a spontaneous traveller and a directionless cartographer go on a road trip across Ireland, what begins as a simple drive quickly becomes something far more meaningful. As they explore the Irish countryside together, unexpected detours and growing chemistry make them both reevaluate what they want from life and love. It’s the perfect romance set in Ireland for readers who enjoy road trips, self-discovery, and stunning scenery.

One Night on the Island by Josie Silver

One Night on the Island is a charming romance set on a cozy island with a slow-burning love story that shows love can happen when you least expect it. When a double-booking leads to two strangers sharing a tiny cabin on a remote Irish island, sparks are sure to fly. Cleo, a London-based dating columnist on a solo retreat, and Mack, an American photographer looking for solitude, reluctantly agree to coexist, but their unexpected connection soon changes everything.

One Night Only by Catherine Walsh

What’s worse than a one-night stand? Running into that one-night stand again—at your best friend’s wedding in Ireland, where he just happens to be the groom’s brother. As awkward encounters turn into witty banter and undeniable chemistry, Sarah starts to wonder if their connection might be more than just a single night mistake. This laugh-out-loud rom-com is full of Irish charm, chaotic wedding moments, and the possibility of unexpected love.

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

If you’re looking for an emotional romance, you won’t want to miss P.S. I Love You. Holly and Gerry share a love story most people spend a lifetime searching for, until tragedy alters everything. After Gerry’s death, Holly discovers he has left a series of letters to guide her through the year ahead, each one encouraging her to live, laugh, and gradually find her way forward. Set in Ireland and filled with emotion, this story is a moving portrayal of grief, healing, and the enduring power of love. Once you finish reading, you’ll want to watch the movie!

The Irish Goodbye by Amy Ewing

When a burned-out American photographer takes a summer job on Ireland’s scenic Inishmore island, she immediately clashes with a grumpy local chef who’s just returned home nursing a broken heart. Their constant bickering quickly turns into undeniable chemistry as they’re forced to keep running into each other around the small island. With stunning coastal scenery and a fiery enemies-to-lovers romance, The Irish Goodbye is perfect for readers dreaming of a dramatic Irish summer escape.

The Matchmaker by Catherine Walsh

Katie has never wanted to leave her small Irish village, especially as it holds many memories of her parents and the cherished local pub. When a charming developer with plans that could change the town forever arrives, Katie sets out to revive the village’s well-loved matchmaking festival to protect it. This charming small-town romance is packed with Irish warmth, quirky community moments, and a love story that shows sometimes opposites do attract.

The Rebound by Catherine Walsh

Surprise, surprise! Yet another Catherine Walsh book. Can you tell I love her books? When Abby returns to her small Irish hometown after her life in New York suddenly falls apart, the last thing she expects is to run into the charming boy next door she grew up with. Luke seems like the perfect distraction from her recent heartbreak—until Abby realizes he knows far more about her than she intended. This funny and feel-good romance set in rural Ireland is full of small-town charm, second chances, and a rebound that might turn into something much more.

The Upside of Falling Down by Rebekah Crane

After surviving a plane crash and waking up in an Irish hospital with no memory of who she is, Clementine sets out to discover herself from scratch. With the help of a kind Irish stranger, she avoids the media frenzy and retreats to a quiet coastal town, hoping to build a new life. But as her feelings deepen and the truth about her past creeps closer, Clementine must decide whether the life she’s building is worth the secrets she’s holding.

Wild Irish Heart by Tricia O’Malley

When graduate student Keelin travels from Boston to a small coastal village in Ireland, she’s determined to uncover the secrets hidden in the waters of a mysterious cove. What she doesn’t expect is the infuriatingly handsome Irishman who keeps crossing her path—or the powerful connection between them. Blending romance with a touch of magic and Irish folklore, this enchanting story is perfect for readers who love a little magical realism with their love stories.

What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon

After travelling to Ireland to scatter her grandfather’s ashes, Anne is unexpectedly transported back in time to 1921—an Ireland on the verge of war. As she becomes involved in the fight for independence and forms a close bond with a local doctor, Anne must decide where she truly belongs. Blending history, romance, and a hint of time-slip magic, this unforgettable story is perfect for readers who love epic love stories set against rich historical backgrounds.

Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh

Every Christmas for the past ten years, Molly and Andrew have taken the same flight from Chicago to Dublin—seven hours of catching up, terrible airplane wine, and a friendship that’s never crossed into romance. But when a snowstorm cancels their flight, Molly becomes determined to get Andrew home to Ireland for Christmas, no matter how complicated the journey becomes. This festive friends-to-lovers romance is full of chaotic travel mishaps, holiday magic, and the possibility that the perfect love story might have been right in front of them all along.

Snowed In by Catherine Walsh

The final book on this list by Catherine Walsh, at least for now! When Megan goes back home to Ireland for the holidays, the last thing she wants is to confront her family—and the memories of leaving her fiancé at the altar. Meanwhile, Christian is tired of attending Christmas gatherings alone, so the two come up with a plan to fake date through the holiday season. But amidst family chaos, old feelings, and a snowed-in cabin, this festive fake-dating romance shows that sometimes pretend love can turn into the real thing.

The Christmas Party by Karen Swan

When the last knight in Ireland passes away, his three daughters unexpectedly inherit the family’s deteriorating castle on the rugged southwest coast. But when the youngest sister decides to sell, tensions escalate—especially when the potential new owner insists on hosting a lavish Christmas party at the estate before taking ownership. Set against a dramatic Irish backdrop, this festive story blends family secrets, second chances, and unexpected romance during the holiday season.