Reviews

Irish by Brittanée Nicole

kate_deeds's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Story: 12/10

Spice: 4/5

Spice hierarchy: Spicy

Narration: 5/5

Frank is the Irish Ghost of the Mob. Elena is the wife of the Italian Mafia leader. But their childhood formed a friendship between these two. Fate and circumstances brought them both back together years later. A lot has changed. But their feelings have stayed the same. 

I knew we were going to need Frank’s story. I knew I was going to love it. I was not expecting the level of intrigue. It was done so well. When I grow up I want to be as strong as Ellie. Because she is one fierce, strong, mother. She only breaks when she thinks no one can see her, but Frank is always watching her. Always knowing exactly what she needs and being that presence she can rely on. 

It’s so subtle but even as Elena is coming back into her old self and becoming Ellie, the chapter headings change. Brittanee’s attention to those small details does not go unnoticed. 

If Ellie was having a flashback of something Frank said, both narrators spoke it. Hearing that portrayed was an experience. Joe and Maxine delivered this story in such a masterful way. 

*This is the same Frank McCabe from Whiskey Lies and Boston Billionaire series, you don’t have to read them prior, but you should because they are great too. Frank and Elena’s story is darker than the others so check TW if that’s your thing. 

mandaailey's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Loved the good step dad energy in this. The relationship itself? Eh, it was mostly fine when they talked to each other but their spice was not for me. Also, that ending went into warp speed to try and wrap everything up.

lily_garoutte's review against another edition

5.0

I love Irish !!

Their love is amazing.
❤️

tropesandroses's review against another edition

5.0

Spicy, slow burn mafia/mob romance

This slow burn / childhood friends / mafia romance is spicy, but has surprisingly emotional & tender moments. Frank & Elena’s story is sad, but beautiful. And the relationship development between Frank & Elena’s kids is one of my favorite parts about this book.

I’ve read this book & listened to the audiobook. I would 100% recommend listening to the audiobook — it is a dual POV narration. The audiobook is spectacular & makes this story even more emotional.

nikki_ruby's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Irish is a Standalone, second chance mafia romance with MCs >30. It's spicy with the audiobook is duet style with Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden. 
This wasn't a 5 star for me because the Mafia plot had a lot of build up that very quickly ended and the angst/tension could have been a smidge more. Then the last 45mins - hour of reading, although wrapping up plot points, felt slow until the last couple pages. Still a great standalone. 

Tropes: 
🔫Mafia Romance
💞Second Chance
😵Touch Her & Die
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, child abuse (flashbacks), rape, - not performed by MMC. 

avaakelly's review against another edition

3.0

I was on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time but idk if I can do the mafia and mob stuff lol I was so sad for Elena the whole time

sarnicole_i's review against another edition

1.0

Cool concept, crap execution.

The se* scenes were extremely insensitive to her trauma. The first se* scene is what sparked my distaste of this book, and the ending was rushed and kinda sucked.

tayloraddison's review against another edition

5.0

I AM SCREAMINGGGG!!! brittanee i love you so much for creating this masterpiece and allowing me the opportunity to get an arc! i am totally obsessed and wholly in love with everything about this book! irish aka frank has blown me away! i am in love with him and he is the best person ever! i love him so much omg. the way he is patient, loving, accepting, protective, possessive, and a little crazy but for the right reasons. i mean come on he is perfect! i also loved ellie so much! she is insanely strong and the best mother ever. she is extremely fierce and protective and loving and i just love her so much too. and her little babies omg

enchantedstacksandsagas's review against another edition

4.0

I really loved this book. 💚 Frank was everything I was hoping for and Ellie took me by surprise, she's a complete badass and went through so much! They compliment each other so perfectly! Makes me want to re read all of the Boston Billionaires, and Revenge Games books! 😂 I was so happy to find Brittanée's work last month! Been binging all her books since then!

dbrew624's review against another edition

3.0

Finished but unfortunately did not enjoy it as much as the others in this series.