A Brigid’s Day Promise

Friends-to-Lovers Small-Town Irish Romance

By: Maeve McBride

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A secret crush, one practice date, and a love the whole village can see!

They agree to pretend. Ballymara decides it is real.

In Ballymara, February means candlelight in the windows, the scent of fresh bread, and St. Brigid’s Day hopes whispered like prayers. Niamh, the beloved village baker, has spent years hiding a crush on Eoin, the kind-hearted teacher and GAA coach who never forgets a birthday.

When the Seaglass Inn committee announces a Valentine’s fundraiser auction, Niamh blurts out a desperate solution: practice dates. It’s a harmless plan to boost bids and calm nerves, while keeping her heart safely tucked away. Or so she thinks!

In this heartwarming small-town romance, you’ll find:

• Fake Dating / Practice Dates: A "harmless" plan that quickly turns catching feelings.
• Friends-to-Lovers: From shared secrets to heart-stopping realizations.
• Cozy Bakery Vibes: Flour-dusted kitchens and warm Irish hospitality.
• Community Spirit: A meddling, hopeful village rooting for their favorite couple.

As they walk home through salt air and fairy lights, the lines between "practice" and "reality" begin to blur. Eoin’s steady kindness reaches the lonely parts of Niamh’s heart, while Eoin discovers that his oldest friend might be the only person who truly sees him.

But when the bids soar and the gossip turns hopeful, Niamh and Eoin must face the ultimate risk. If they follow their hearts, they might just save the Seaglass Inn... but if it goes wrong, they lose the one person who has always felt like home.

Some promises are made for the town. The dangerous ones are the promises you finally make to yourself.

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