I have to admit I was disappointed in this book. I was slightly let down by the last one as well. For book 8 in the series Maura has not really grown as a character. In fact, she must repeat 50 times in this one...I don't know, I haven't been in Ireland long or I don't know much about running a pub. Seriously? If I inherited a cottage and a business in Ireland I would be doing my damndest to make it all work. I know that Sheila Connolly has passed away but have to say if there were another book in the series I probably wouldn't read it.