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London Falling

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Can you imagine finding the love of your life only to know that family obligations make it impossible to be together forever? Even with the insurmountable odds you will root for Samir and Maggie to have that happily ever after as you take the journey with them through the International School that brought them together.
I loved the entanglement of the story and complexity of the characters. The book had closure, but I hold out hope that there will be a book three that will explore what the future brought to Maggie and Samir.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

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Could not get through this one fast enough!! I was so intrigued and on the edge of my seat the entire time. Looking forward to more!
(Unfortunately this title is not eligible for an Amazon review).

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This felt like a good conclusion to Maggie and Samir. I felt like the first book dragged it out longer than necessary and finally all. of the miscommunication was wrapped up. This wasn't my fav duology and I thought this could have been wrapped up in 1 book rather than 2.

Thanks to Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.

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I love Cleeton's Historical Fiction books about Cuba. But for some reason her New Adult Romance are just not the same quality or even level. (Almost like a completely different author).

This book releases next month and is the second in the series following the same characters. It was ok, but nothing special.

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A New Adult romance novel, so 18ish up.

It is mostly a fun light read with complicated relationships, (steamy) emotional tension and likable characters. I did not read book one in this series and really did not need to in order to jump into the story. Samir and Maggie try to balance their future hopes with the realities of responsibilities, and others expectations. I like how both seem to learn/balance each other, but wish they had grown more throughout the novel (without Fleur's interventions).

There are a lot of complex themes--socio-economic gaps, cultural differences, family dynamics... It was a perfect opportunity for some of those complex themes to be developed more. They were a driving force in the plot but weren't fully examined. I also wish the London setting played a more significant role in the novel adding to the cultural contrasts. Still, it was a fun quick read.

If I want a fun light read then I may read book 3, but I don't feel compelled to pick up the next in the series.

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what a great story. loved it. Chanel is an amazing writer and sets a great storyline. loved the characters even if it was sad at times

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This was a strong sequel in the International School series, it had everything that I was looking for and enjoyed from the first book. The characters felt like they were supposed to and enjoyed the romance element perfectly. Chanel Cleeton has a great writing style and I hope to read more in this series.

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How did I miss these books 10 years ago? I received an ARC of Chanel Cleeton's novel, See London (Book 1 in the series), and was hooked. I was excited to get my hands on the next one, London Falling. It did not disappoint. Through this story, we follow Maggie and Samir's story, in hopes of a good outcome. Angst, family drama, friendships, and steamy sex add to the mix to create a storyline that will have you flying through the pages and disappointed when you get to the end and the book is over. But wait! There is more to come with the 3rd of this series, French Kissed. I'm looking forward to learning more about Fleur and... which the preview chapter implies we will be doing soon!
Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

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Maggie and Samir are in love but Samir’s family obligations loom over them. There is tension and major decisions that have to be made. After Maggie and Samir have meet each others families and seen where they come from, what will happen?

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Unfortunately, I can't read the pdf file on my e-reader as the font is too small. As a result, I am unable to review this book.

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The sequel in the International School series by Chanel Cleeton, and I will admit I didn't realize this was a "new adult' novel but right away it read like a young adult novel but with more mature topics. This was not a book that I enjoyed, too much angst, just a little too much of everything, but I'm sure the right audience is out there.

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THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!! I read the first one, and than ran to net galley to read the second one. I am absolutely in love with Maggie and Samirs relationship. I needed more and am so glad book 2 is about them. I really liked seeing Maggie grow as a person and finding out who se is away from home. That is a major part of college, is finding yourself. I honestly loved book one, but book 2 was even better. The ending was beautiful but I still wanted a little more from Samir and Maggie and hope we get some glimpses of them in book 3.

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I couldn’t wait to read this book after reading the first in the series. Maggie and Samir are magnetic and passionate and heartbreaking all at once. I was so involved in their relationship and the big decisions that they both had to make, that I was almost threw the book multiple times as the story unfolded. The dual POV was paramount and it enabled me to get a more comprehensive view of their relationship as I got to see things from both perspectives. As a side note, loved Fleur and Maggie’s friendship, and I’d love to see more about Fleur’s story in the future.

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This book just tore me up inside and out. I just couldn’t get enough of these two here. And the way in which they come together and seeing their story being told in such a phenomenal passionate way just had no choice but strike deep to the soul. Cleeton has definitely won me over with this one here, and this is hands down the best book they have written!

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Samir and Maggie's' love story heats up London and leaves them falling for each other. The International School brought this unlikely couple together but their families' expectations threaten to tear them apart. Realizing their time is limited, they make the most of the school year but as graduation approaches, will that mark the end of their relationship?

I spent a year working in London and revisiting the city paired with the protagonists' shenanigans made it a fun read. The title can be read as part of the series or as a stand-alone novel. That being said, Samir and Maggie's backstory has readers rooting for them despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the early edition of #LondonFalling in exchange for an honest review. Having read both books, I appreciate Maggie's metaphorical journey.. Leaving home and everything she's known to reinvent herself in London was difficult but now it's her adopted country. Maggie can freely be herself and that attracts Samir. Will the two be able to fight society's expectations and carve out a future together?

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Chanel Cleeton, you have given me a new favorite book to obsess over and recommend. to everyone that will listen. Samir and Maggie's love story is easily one of my favorites. Family legacies, heartbreaks, finding yourselves, traveling beautiful countries, not to mention the chemistry was off the charts. This book made me so excited for Fleur's story. I will 100% be purchasing this series as soon as it is in stores.

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I got lost in London! I have been reading a bunch of romance titles lately and this one has stuck out as super enjoyable. I love a love story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

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I hadn’t heard of this series until this book so I made sure to read book #1 first, I enjoyed them both but I like London Falling more! The POVs made me feel more connected with the characters and overall this was a great read!

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This series, first published 10 years ago, has been repackaged to reach a new audience now that the author is wildly successful. Even though I missed I See London (Book 1), I found Book 2 to work well despite that, as I fell headlong into Maggie and Samir's profound romance. Swoon ...

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