Can hot tea and marvelous muffins bridge the gap between a strong-willed Irishwoman and a man who has forgotten how to dream? From USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera comes a warm, witty sweet romance set against the charm of small-town North Carolina and the stubborn magic of second chances. Kathleen Kelly crossed an ocean to chase her dream. Her new teahouse in Roses, North Carolina, will be sparkling, welcoming, and entirely her own. She has no time for detours, no patience for doubt, and absolutely no room in her carefully laid plans for love. Commitment, after all, is the one thing Kathleen fears most. Rob Taylor built Rob's Marvelous Muffins into a thriving business through sheer grit and hard work. Now, with retirement on the horizon, he is ready to close the chapter on ambition - and on the loneliness he has quietly carried for years. The last thing he expects is a spirited, determined Irishwoman turning his careful plans upside down. They have both agreed: romance is off the table. But Roses has a way of softening even the most guarded hearts. And when Kathleen and Rob find themselves drawn together over shared dreams and late-night conversations, the wall between friendship and forever begins to crack. It will take more than hot tea and marvelous muffins to close the distance between them. But true love has never needed much more than the right moment and two people brave enough to reach for it. If you love sweet, wholesome, small-town Irish romance filled with endearing characters, a touch of humor, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after, 1-800-IRELAND was written for you.
