How
to resist the charms of an Irishman
Whitney
K-E shares all she knows on dealing with the Irish charm…
If there’s one thing my
heroine, Kate Barrow, wish she knew it’s exactly what she was in for when she
met my hero, Jack O’Reilly. So, in order to prepare you all for the release of
my novel, What Happens in Ireland and the charms of Mr
Tall-Dark-and-Handsome himself, I thought I might share a few tips on how to
protect your hearts against the Irish charm. Or rather, fill you in on what to
expect on your first encounter with Mr O’Reilly.
Now, there’s a song
called ‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’ and a couple of pictures that I
have encourage, that sum up exactly what you can expect. J
So let’s start, shall
we?
“When
Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure 'tis like a morn in spring.”
Rule
No.1:
Never underestimate the effects of those emerald eyes. In the space of a
heartbeat they’ll have you.
“In
the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing,”
Rule
No.2: The
Irish have a great sense of humor, and their laugh is lethal. Beware the deep,
husky chuckle…
“When
Irish hearts are happy, all the world seems bright and gay,
And
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure, they steal your heart away.”
Rule
No.3: The
Irish have been through a lot of hardship as a country and yet they still
stand. So the lesson is, the Irish aren’t deterred easily. So be ready for them
to accept the challenge of your stealing your heart.
“For
your smile is a part of the love in your heart,
And
it makes even sunshine more bright.”
Rule
No.4:
Those cheeky half grins and seductive smile are weapons of mass seduction. Find
yourself bathing in the light of too many of them and you’re going to find
yourself in an Irishman’s arms. You won’t know up from down. J
So there you have it! Four rules to help you resist
the charms of an Irishman. If you think you have these rules down pat, why not
test your strength and meet the infamous Jack O’Reilly?
Today, I’ll be giving away an e-copy of my novel, What Happens in Ireland to one lucky
commenter! And each commenter also goes in the draw to win one of two of my What Happens in Ireland blog tour giveaway prize packs including a copy of my ebook, a ribbon book mark made by Swagmaster designs and a coffee mug with my cover on it? Please make sure you state your email address and I’ll get in
contact with you. The winner will be drawn on the 26th of this month
– the day What Happens in Ireland is
released! And if you don’t win this competition, there are plenty more prizes
to win on my release day event on facebook:
Whitney’s
Novel:
Ever wondered what happens in Ireland?
When
Australian, Kate Barrow, meets a handsome Irishman in a Dublin bar, she has no
idea that he’s about to turn her world upside-down and inside-out.
In Ireland to
take on a position on a thoroughbred stud, Kate is shocked when her
manager-in-co reveals himself to be the same man she’d met in Dublin.
Jack is drawn
to Kate. The problem is, she won't have him. But Jack has always loved a challenge
and the intriguing woman from Oz is one he cannot resist.
Harbouring
the sting of another man’s betrayal, Kate is certain she wants nothing to do
with love and nothing to do with Jack O’Reilly. But when naked torsos, Mother
Nature and dysfunctional umbrellas start plotting against her resolve, she
realizes the charms of an Irishman are going to be hard to resist.
The
Author:
Whitney K-E is an Australian author writing for
Secret Cravings Publishing. Always a lover of the Romance genre, it was no
surprise that she one day began to type her first story of love. Now, three
years on, she’s contracted her first novel What
Happens in Ireland and bringing reader’s tales from the Emerald Ireland to
the Sunburnt Country. What Happens in
Ireland releases on the 26th of April, so prepare yourself to be
charmed by her story and by her characters.
If you’d like to find out more about Whitney or her
novel, you can connect with her on:
Twitter @whitney_ke
And the Romantic Muse
Sounds like a winner!
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Thanks Carol. I took ibubrufen and iced the ankle. Sitting with foot elevated so it helps.
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Nas
Thank you, Carol.
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Perfect song. Perfect explanation Whitney!
ReplyDeleteOkay I'm going to wear sunglasses from here on in when in the presence of any tall dark and handsome Irish man. Can't have those smiling Irish eyes unleashing their full destruction and turning a girl to goo you know.
Smiles,
Effie
Good idea, Effie!
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Nas
As always, love your thinking Effie! Thanks for stopping by :)
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I spent 10 lovely days in Ireland a couple of years ago and soooo want to back to the land of my mother's father's people.
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I understand completely, Donna. I've just returned from Ireland and want only to go back.
DeleteThank you for commenting!
Whitney
Ooo, Irish men sound yummy! I write about Scotsmen--love them too!
ReplyDeleteI love the Scots too! Don't know what it is about kilts, but the scots wear them well.
DeleteThanks for commenting, Amy. :)
Whitney
My husband is Irish and has those eyes. Yes, you gotta watch out! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha, you are a very lucky woman, Dana.
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Now this is a book I can relate to. I'm half Irish and one thing I love about the Irish is their sense of humor. Hence I've got a big crush on Pierce Brosnan. So this books sound right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy reading it then, Helena. The Irish have a wonderful sense of humour.
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lol! I love rule #2
ReplyDeleteAnd I love all things Irish!
Glad you enjoyed the post, Lynda!
DeleteI love all things Irish too. :)
Whitney
Ireland, home of many of my ancestors. I hope to visit there someday- love the thoughts of it this post brought~
ReplyDeleteIreland is amazing, Shelly. A truly beautiful place and great for my Muse. I might not be Irish, but I'm beginning to suspect it is a part of my Muse's hertitage.
DeleteWhitney
Those smiling Irish eyes are definitely hard to resist!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks for commenting Sherry!
DeleteWhitney
Well, this is one Irish woman who resisted the charms of the Irishman. My husband is an Indian. But yes, I know that many ladies find the lure of Celtic men too hard to resist. Well, Irish men love to flirt so if you're ready to play that game and better still, beat him at it, you're in with a chance. And I would love to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Maria. As my heroine proclaims in my novel, men like Jack O'Reilly should come with a warning label. :)
DeleteGood luck in the competition!
Whitney
Thank you Whitney.
DeleteThese are really amusing tips! I enjoyed reading this post very much.
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Great rules and I enjoyed the blurb. Sounds like a wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteHow to resist an Irishman? Why, who would want to? :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are rules?????? Jamais! Well not for dreamy sounding Jack! Aw Kate! Resistance is futile!
ReplyDeleteTake care
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The winner of my giveaway is Donna K. Weaver! I'll email you soon Donna! Congrats and a massive thank you to everyone who commented. What Happens in Ireland will be available to purchase in the next 24 hours if you still feel like finding out What Happens in Ireland!
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