{"title":"Books by Jude McLean","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"arse-over-irish-teacup","title":"Arse Over Irish Teacup","description":"\u003cp\u003eA grumpy-sunshine romantic comedy that sweeps a walking-disaster heroine from a humiliating breakup to the wild west coast of Ireland. Clumsy meet-cutes, a cynical romance author and small-town Irish charm collide in this feel-good standalone romcom.   Even walking disasters need love.   Clumsy, quirky and utterly charming, Bethany Spinner is a human whirlwind of catastrophes. Getting publicly dumped at her grandmother’s funeral is a whole new kind of humiliation. Having had enough, Beth takes a page from her favorite Irish romance novel and sets off to find her real-life dashing hero.   With her well-worn book and infectiously positive attitude, Beth boards a flight to the wild shores of Ireland. Her adventure gets off to a rocky start when she is seated beside Aidan Turner, the grumpy author of her favorite romance and seemingly the most unromantic man she has ever met.   Aidan is in a slump. How can a romance author write when he no longer believes in love? His publisher has rejected his latest book, and the last thing he needs is the wide-eyed, idealistic woman beside him. No matter how adorable she is.   After landing and surviving a series of mishaps, Beth sees Aidan again at a wedding, where he offers to become her tour guide. As Beth discovers the man beneath the gruff exterior and Aidan experiences Ireland through her eyes, fiction and reality begin to blur.   Life may not play out like a romance novel, but sometimes you are given the chance to rewrite your own love story.   Arse Over Irish Teacup is Book 1 in the Klutzy Collection and can be read as a standalone. Perfect for readers who love clumsy heroines, grumpy-sunshine chemistry, beautiful Irish settings and sweet romantic comedies by Sophie Kinsella, Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Klutzy Collection:? ? ? ? ? This is the funniest book that I have read in a long time!? ? ? ? ? Fun read with unique characters and original plot.   ? ? ? ? ? Funny, romantic, surprising ending.   ? ? ? ? ? Perfect with a cup of tea and some biscuits.   ? ? ? ? ? This is one that I will remember for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680304898421,"sku":"9781036714949","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036714949.jpg?v=1792423716"},{"product_id":"falling-off-the-floor","title":"Falling Off the Floor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA laugh-out-loud second-chance romantic comedy set in a small Irish town, where a matchmaking mother, a persistent ex and one very handy handyman collide. Clumsy chaos, meddling relatives and slow-blooming romance in a feel-good standalone.   The only thing more disastrous than Emma Young’s clumsiness is her dating record.   After kissing one too many frogs, Emma is ready to give up on men, retreat to her Irish hometown and embrace a future of sweatpants and spinsterhood.   Too bad her mother didn’t get the memo.   Winnie believes the handsome handyman she has hired for her daughter is the perfect man to fix more than Emma’s house. He also happens to be Roan McKabe, the one who got away, although barely, since Emma ran into his car.   It would be perfect for Winnie’s matchmaking plan, except that when it comes to Emma, falling means literally tumbling down the stairs and crashing at Roan’s feet. Clearly, Emma needs all the help she can get, and Winnie is ready with plenty of not-so-subtle schemes.   Just as things begin looking up, Emma’s ex-husband Mark crashes the party. Armed with appliances, rugby tickets and a determination to win her back, he has no intention of accepting that their marriage is over.   Emma must navigate meddling mothers, persistent exes and clumsy encounters as she discovers that falling in love might be worth a few more bruises.   Falling Off the Floor is Book 2 in the Klutzy Collection and can be read as a standalone. Perfect for readers who love second chances, meddling families, small-town Irish charm and funny, feel-good romances by Sophie Kinsella, Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Klutzy Collection:? ? ? ? ? I literally laugh out loud reading this series!? ? ? ? ? An escape to the lush countryside of Ireland filled with cottages and pubs…and crazy mothers.   ? ? ? ? ? She reminded me of the mom on the Murder She Baked series on Hallmark.   ? ? ? ? ? Louie might be my favorite character though - he’s hilarious.   ? ? ? ? ? A light, hilarious read that had me in stitches and left me feeling lighthearted and happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680305291637,"sku":"9781036714956","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036714956.jpg?v=1792423717"},{"product_id":"kiss-my-irish-grits","title":"Kiss My Irish Grits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standalone small-town romantic comedy that sends a jilted Southern bride onto an Irish sightseeing tour and into the orbit of its widowed guide. Light and comic, with a clumsy heroine, a meet-cute collision, second-chance love after loss and meddling village charm.   Her fiancé left her at the altar, so Ginny fled to Ireland and fell straight into another man’s lap.   Ginny Lee comes to Ireland with a broken heart and an urgent need for a breather after the spectacular disaster of her wedding day. Getting left at the altar was one thing, but watching her fiancé run off with her maid of honor was another entirely. With her momma, her church friends and the florist all looking on, no one could blame a girl for hopping on the first plane out.   Her solution is simple: grab a suitcase, head to the airport and join an Irish bus tour. Ginny isn’t looking for scenery; she is looking for distance. Preferably a continent’s worth.   The moment she steps onto the bus, everything goes sideways. One misstep sends her stumbling with her suitcase running rogue until she crash-lands in the lap of her handsome, soft-spoken tour guide, Benjamin Murphy.   Benjamin never imagined he would fall in love again. He has accepted that his great romance is behind him, until Ginny arrives on his bus, flustered and heart-bruised, and stirs something the years had put to rest.   Between questionable golf swings, kitchen disasters and the meddling charm of small-town Ireland, Ginny and Benjamin keep tumbling into moments neither planned. Love wasn’t included in the tour package, but two bruised hearts might be ready to take an unexpected detour.   Kiss My Irish Grits is Book 3 in the Klutzy Collection and can be read as a standalone. Perfect for readers who love hilarious meet-cutes, widower heroes, fish-out-of-water heroines and romantic comedies by Beth O’Leary, Sophie Kinsella and Mhairi McFarlane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Klutzy Collection:? ? ? ? ? Their story had me smiling, laughing and completely falling in love with these two.   ? ? ? ? ? I loved this book! It made me laugh so hard...I cried.   ? ? ? ? ? Laugh out loud funny, witty, sentimental and romantic.   ? ? ? ? ? Literally laughed out loud a TON! So good!!!!? ? ? ? ? This book brought a lot of great memories, laughter and suspense back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680305619317,"sku":"9781036714963","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036714963.jpg?v=1792423719"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-jude-mclean.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}