Falling Off the Floor : A Second-Chance Small-Town Irish Romantic Comedy - Jude McLean

Falling Off the Floor : A Second-Chance Small-Town Irish Romantic Comedy - Jude McLean

Jude McLean

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 224 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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A 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. ___________________________________________________________________Praise 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.

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