A Love in Galway Novel Series by Ivy Fairbanks: Heartfelt Irish Romances You’ll Swoon Over

If you love romance novels that balance charm, wit, and emotional depth, let me introduce you to A Love in Galway by Ivy Fairbanks’ contemporary romance series set in Ireland. Each book features characters carrying their own scars and secrets, but finding hope, humor, and love in Galway’s picturesque backdrop.

What I love most is how these books are more than just romances—they’re about healing, second chances, and choosing joy after heartbreak. Let’s dive into the two novels currently out in the series.

Books in the Love in Galway Series

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

When Dolly Parton–loving, pink cowboy boot–wearing Texan widow Lark Thompson arrives in Galway, she doesn’t expect her new neighbor to be Callum Flannelly, a shy mortician with a looming deadline to find a wife or risk losing his family’s funeral home. Their unlikely friendship—built on grief, patience, and late-night conversations—slowly blooms into something more, as Lark helps Callum navigate dating while she struggles with her vow never to risk heartbreak again.

I chose Morbidly Yours because it’s such a fresh take on second-chance romance: tender, quirky, and full of slow-burn longing. Readers who love heartfelt romances that balance humor with emotional honesty will swoon over Callum’s gruff sweetness and Lark’s resilience. For me, this book was as comforting as it was poignant—it made me cry, smile, and close the last page feeling hopeful.

You can get a copy of Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks on Amazon or Bookshop.

Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks

Two years after breaking up, rising musician Aidan O’Toole and his ex, Cielo “Lo” Valdez, are forced back together as best man and maid of honor in a Galway wedding party. Aidan’s career has soared since writing love songs about Lo, but his new album has stalled—and so has his heart. Lo, now deep in medical school after surviving her own health battles, has no room for the chaos of life with a celebrity. But as wedding hijinks throw them together, old sparks ignite, unresolved feelings rise, and both must decide whether their love deserves a second chance.

I picked Heart Strings because it’s equal parts romantic, messy, and real. If you enjoy reunion romances, a bit of spice, and all the irresistible drama of wedding week shenanigans, this one’s for you. It gave me that perfect mix of angst and swoon—watching Aidan and Lo battle through their fears and rediscover their rhythm was emotional and deeply satisfying.

You can get a copy of Heartstrings by Ivy Fairbanks on Amazon or Bookshop.

Final Thoughts on the Love in Galway Series

Both books in A Love in Galway are brimming with slow-burn chemistry, Irish charm, and characters you’ll root for through every heartbreak and tender kiss. Ivy Fairbanks writes romance that makes you laugh, ache, and believe in love again—exactly what I look for in contemporary romance.

And the best part? This is just the beginning. Hints of future couples are already woven into these stories (I’ve got my eye on Saoirse and Gabe!), so you can bet there’s more swoon-worthy Galway romance to come.

Have you started A Love in Galway yet? Which couple are you most excited to read about—Lark and Callum’s quirky, heartfelt slow burn or Aidan and Lo’s angsty, musical reunion?