An American in London is a new standalone rom-com featuring grumpy Brit Ben Kelley and people pleasing American Tuesday Reynolds as they try to pull off a fake engagement.
About An American In London
Ben is a grumpy Brit billionaire. He comes from a working class family. His father used to run the Fairfield Hotel, which Ben is now trying to purchase from the Duke, who currently owns it.
Tuesday has come to London to work with the CEO of the bank she works at to obtain a fast track management position. The timing is perfect, since her life has just imploded. She needs to make a good impression on her boss because she cannot afford to lose her job too.
Since she has arrived a couple of days early in order to acclimate to the time difference, Tuesday decides to do some sightseeing. Lucky for her, the hotel where she is staying is having a conference featuring a famous movie star. When she checks in and is speaking with front desk attendant, she is given a map of sights to see that are in the films made by this movie star.
While she is touring one of the parks from the map, she sees a gentleman that looks like the famous movie star. She must be mistaken. So the next day, when she stops in at a local coffee shop, she is shocked to see the same man. She mentions him to the person taking her order and finds out he is just a doppelganger of the movie star. Mystery solved from yesterday. But their run ins will continue.
During one run in, Ben and his friend discuss using Tuesday to help Ben obtain the Fairfield hotel. But she is not on board with their plan and leaves. But the next day, while getting her coffee at the same coffee shop, she is told it has been paid for. After pondering and questioning the order girl, she figures out Ben is behind the free coffee.
Ben is desperate. He wants that hotel. And he feels the only way to get it is to put forth a certain image. And image that Tuesday could help him with. But he has to convince her to help. His method of convincing will not necessarily work on her. But when she realizes there is something he can do for her, she finally relents.
So now the facade begins.
While visiting the Duke and Duchess, Tuesday learns that one of the famed De Luca movies was actually filmed at their home. The Duchess is entranced with her and gives her a tour of where some of the scenes were filmed. Tuesday is beside herself to be reliving the movie that she and her mother watched repeatedly where it was actually filmed. So much so that Ben is actually enjoying the tour as well just watching her.
But time is of the essence. Tuesday is going back to America soon. This facade can only last so long.
Will the Duke sell the Fairfield to Ben? Will Tuesday earn a position on the fast track management team? Will their pretend engagement turn in to the real thing, or will they go their separate ways?
Impressions
Tuesday is a mess when she arrives in London. I was so happy to see she still had a support system with her one girlfriend. Someone to talk to, to confide in, and to vent to. But I also liked seeing the CEO’s personal assistant also take Tuesday under her wing and give her some sage advice about expectations and conformity.
And then there is the duchess. I freaking loved her. She is like the grandmother everybody wants. Not necessarily by giving advice, but just by being there. She takes Tuesday to tea and gives her food for thought. And their shared love of the Daniel De Luca film. Something Tuesday had not had since her mother passed away.
Ben is such a gentleman for being such a closed off grump in the beginning. We see him open up with Tuesday. He becomes more open and actually tells the Duke why he really wants the Fairfield. She softens his rough edges and he does not even realize it.
Narration
It has been awhile since I have listened to a book narrated by a single narrator, but if anyone can do it, it is Erin Mallon. She has one of the greatest male voices I have heard. She handles all of the male characters in this book so well. Plus differentiating all of the female voices. I do not know how she does it, but I love listening to her.
Availability
An American In London is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in all formats on Amazon.
About Louise Bay
International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh – the kind she likes to read.
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).
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