I had the awesome pleasure of being able to read the book and listen to the audio book of this story. This was a really great audio book narrated by Erin Mallon. Reading Louise Bay's books are always a delight but listening to the Audio book is a very special treat! This was a new narrator for me but I enjoyed their voice very much and they did such a great job of making the story come to life. The plot is very engaging. Tuesday is a young woman whose college boyfriend has just left her and now her job is in jeopardy. But when she meets Ben, a very attractive man with Hollywood looks, things really get wild. He is in need of a fake fiancée to impress a duke and duchess. This romcom is so entertaining and the banter between Tuesday and Ben is so good. I definitely suggest listening to this one or reading the book.

This was a super cute book that was my first by this author. Ben was adorable, grumpy sure, but steady, hard working and just amazing. I liked how this book focused on how the relationship developed with little to no angst.

Worth the time to read.

The story itself was great but the author brought the main characters to us in a beautiful way. The focus was mostly on how they built their relationship withoout too much drama. It was really enjoyable.

3.5 stars.

I’ve read some Louise Bay books before, though I think I haven’t finished any series yet. This is a cute meet-cute, sweet with spice, grumpy and sunshine story that I thoroughly enjoyed. No awful breakups here, just a small wrench to the heart really.

I’ll be going back to her other series now because of this.

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Get ready for your next favorite rom-com because "An American in London" by Louise Bay is an absolute delight! 🎧 This book totally swept me away with its charming fake dating premise and all the swoony feels.

This story follows Tuesday Reynolds, whose Manhattan life just went belly-up – think heartbreak and a shaky Wall Street job. She's off to London to prove herself, but then she meets Ben Kelley, a wealthy, scowly (aka *super hot*) British stranger. Get this: Ben needs a fake fiancée to impress a duke and duchess! What starts as a strictly professional agreement turns into something so much more as their "rehearsals" begin to feel incredibly real. You'll love watching Tuesday navigate her new life while Ben, our resident grumpy billionaire, slowly lets his guard down for her. Their banter is amazing, the chemistry is off the charts, and it’s one of those feel-good romances that just leaves you smiling. Louise Bay really knows how to build a connection that feels authentic and makes you root for the characters hard!

🎧 And the narration by Erin Mallon? Absolutely perfect! She has this incredible ability to bring all the characters to life, making Tuesday's American spunk and Ben's British charm really shine. Her performance made this audiobook an absolute joy to listen to. 🤩

If you're craving a fish-out-of-water, charming Brit, billionaire fake-dating romance that’s full of heart, witty humor, and steamy moments, grab "An American in London" right now! It’s the perfect escape.

Tropes: Fake Dating, Billionaire Romance, American in London, Opposites Attract, Grumpy/Sunshine, Fish Out of Water, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity.

4🌟 — So charming, so swoony, totally delightful!

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I m so sorry for writting this. But this really wasn't my cup of tea. I was not into plot.

3 stars from me.

This was such a fun and easy read! London for me is always a good idea, so watching Tuesday fall in love in london had me swooning from the start. I loved her and Ben's awkward beginnings, watxhing the feelings blossom and how realistic everything felt, even if it was on this side of a rom com.

I would have loved a bit more depth and feel like the plotnwould have been greatly impaced by a dual POV, but overall this was my first book by this author and it certainly will not be my last


Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for my review!

When Tuesday Reynolds arrives in London from NYC her carefully mapped out life is crumbling. Her seemingly steadfast fiancé Jed left her to run a farm in Iowa with a ballerina named Fifi, she can’t afford the formerly shared flat on the Upper East Side on her own and her Wall Street banking job is at risk after a merger. She either proves herself eligible for the management fast track towards the new CEO during her five week stint in London or will be out.

The London hotel she’s staying at hosts a Daniel DeLuca convention and suddenly Tuesday finds herself walking down memory lane fangirling hard over the actor with her mom as a teenager. Life was fun, easy and carefree back then until her mom died when Tuesday was only seventeen and she cut out all playfulness and goofiness from her life, focusing on her studies, a high paying job, a reliable partner. With all that at risk, she allows herself for the first time in a decade to indulge in old memories - and runs straight into a Daniel DeLuca lookalike, not once, but multiple times.

Only Ben Kelley is no swoony movie star, but a gorgeous, serious and rather grumpy self made billionaire currently trying to purchase the Castles and Palaces Hotel Group from the Duke of Brandon, who is reluctant to sell. When his friend Nick gains Ben an invitation to the countryside home of the duke and duchess, Ben”s chances to persuade the duke would arguably be better if he could prove to be a family man with the hotel group staying a legacy. Enter Tuesday as Ben’s fake fiancée.

However, when practicing for the weekend ahead, lines start to blur and things feel real between Ben and Tuesday. When they arrive at Fairfield House, Tuesday hits it off instantly with the duchess and the estate was in fact the film setting for one of the Daniel DeLuca films. It seems all like a fairytale. But life is no fairytale and in a few weeks Tuesday will be back in New York City chasing her dreams. But is this still the life she craves? Tuesday isn’t sure about anything anymore. Will London and Ben be a summer fling or the start into new dreams?

I loved this story. Thank you so much for the eARC @authorlouisebay and @netgalley

I really enjoyed Tuesday and Ben. There was something about this book, the way their relationship evolved, and the characters that really worked for me. I think I enjoyed how vulnerable they both were with each other and how that vulnerability allowed them to connect with one another in a way they wouldn't otherwise.

I also liked that this title really didn't have a lot of external drama. It focused on them, on their relationship, and on the development of them as a couple. And, I was invested. I wanted to see him open up to Tuesday, I wanted to see him be able to feel that he could. And, I wanted Tuesday to see how great things could be with Ben.

I also loved the ending, the way that he allowed her to be who she was, and to make a decision that was true to her. Without spoilers, I thought it was the perfect way to end their story and convince me they were going to make it.

I enjoyed and recommend this title.

Very cute story! Written sort of like a rom-com, Tuesday finds herself in London in a temp position hoping to convince her company to fast track her for management and not end up on the unemployment line. Her hotel is hosting a conference for fans of one of her fave movie stars and she decides to have some fun and relive parts of those movies that she used to watch with her late mom. In a park, she mistakes Ben for the actual movie star and then continually runs into him. Ben needs help convincing a duke to sell him a hotel and enlists Tuesday's help by posing as his fiance.

I loved the romance between our characters, but eventually the Daniel de Luca references got old. It was really built up as if there would be some big reveal with this movie star, but no. Despite that,Ben and Tuesday's story is sweet as they each figure out what they want to be happy.

Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Louise Bay for allowing to read this book for an honest review!

I am a sucker for a fake dating trope, which this was easy to read, lighthearted and just overall fun. It did give off Modern Day Bridgerton Vibes, especially Eloise, she kind of reminded me on of Tuesday. Also to sprinkle in a billionaire and a dash of spice, it was a lot of fun. I haven't read anything from Louise Bay before but reading this has definitely put her on my radar and would love to read more from her.

I really enjoyed this book. It did start a little slow and at first the constant references to Tuesday's celeb crush were distracting. But as the story progressed, I found myself enjoying them as they were insights to her relationship with her mother and they gave her space to finally grieve and process her emotions.

Ben is grumpy and reserved, but I absolutely adored the way he couldn't help himself when it came to Tuesday. I loved how he'd stand up for her and quietly wait for her to express her opinion on things, even when it was clearly a struggle to hold himself back.

This was a fun read with interesting characters, slow burn spice, single first person POV, and lots of swoony moments.

Really enjoyed this one though I would have loved to get Ben's POV. Lightly spicy, more fade to black than I'm used to, not that its a complaint. I think the spice worked how it was. Lots of cute stories, and I loved how Ben tried to make that first date special.

It was cute. I'm always a sucker for a fake relationship and a MMC who goes soft for his girl. I loved Tuesday's journey in the book.

Sexy, swoony, and packed with transatlantic charm ✈️💘. An American in London is a flirty, feel-good romance with sizzling chemistry and heartwarming moments. Louise Bay brings the city to life with rich detail and delivers a love story full of humour, passion, and second chances. I adored the opposites-attract vibe and the playful banter. A perfect escape for romance fans.

Louise does it again with another fun and easy billionaire romance! I’ve said it before but I absolutely love Louise’s writing style - she has a way of drawing you in and making you not even realize how quickly you are devouring the book!

An American in London focuses on exactly what the title says - Tuesday (the American) is in London for work and meets Ben, a grumpy British billionaire. Tuesday is heartbroken, at risk of losing her job, and in need of a fresh start. Ben on the other hand is in need of a finance to impress a duke and convince him to sell property to Ben. Combine the two of them together and you get a fun Pretty Woman meets Bridgerton vacation romance in the English countryside!

I loved Ben and Tuesday! Ben is so scowly and I love his refusal to call Tuesday by her actual name! Their chemistry is steamy and easy banter is fun! I read the ebook while listening to the audiobook and it did not disappoint! Erin Mallon did such an amazing job narrating both parts!

Book Vibes:
✈️ Grumpy billionaire
♥️ Fake engagement
✈️ Vacation romance
♥️ British MMC x American FMC
✈️ Bridgerton vibes

A little heart break and a terribly shy introvert. Need I say more? This is just a wonderful read that warmed my heart from beginning to end.

Hey, I actually loved this!

This was my first Louise Bay book and I have been in quite a slump recently, without any time to read. However, once I picked up An American in London, I couldn't put it down.

This book has ALL THE TROPES OUT THERE, but it doesn't fall into any of the cliches. Ben is one of the most healthy book boyfriends I've ever since and I'm still reeling because... what? NO DRAMATIC, 2-HOUR THIRD-ACT BREAKUP?

This was exquisite. At first, I didn't like Tuesday much, mostly because I related so much to her. I would've liked a bit more deep dive into her getting to know herself and being more confident outside of Ben, but it was on the right track.

I also would've liked some more spice. But the relationship between Tuesday and Ben was so wonderful that I'll let that slide.

Billionaire Ben Kelley was introverted with a dash of surly for good measure. Blessed with doppelganger movie star good looks Ben kept to himself and gave new meaning to the strong silent type. Yet behind his outer facade was a vulnerable man who craved love and guarded his heart.

American Tuesday Reynolds was the eternal optimist. Yes she had experienced bad things in life but this character kept looking forward. Her outgoing charm in the end was irresistible and she stood out as the kind of character that you rooted for.

Ben and Tuesday were such an unlikely couple but upon closer examination they were perfectly matched. Ben's protectiveness toward Tuesday was lovely and Tuesday intuitive understanding and caring for Ben felt genuine and upped this relationship. There was a nice balance of give and take with this pair and their willingness to put the other first was sweet.

An American in London was a slow burn with lots of witty exchanges. The opposites attract vibe built up from a simmer to a flame for some memorable moments and lots of feels interspersed with comparisons to the heroine's movie star crush's movie scenarios. Ben and Tuesday's love story was fun to see build up into a real life romance that did not end with cut!

Louise Bay has a knack for creating just the right pairings of her characters. She sees beyond her portrayals superficial traits and gets to what makes them tick for the kind of romance stories that readers crave. Louise Bay's An American In London hit the spot and then some for a great romance to get caught up in!

I loved this book so much! It's refreshing, funny and romantic. Tuesday is a character I absolutely loved. She is strong, resilient and adorable. I enjoyed her frankness and the way she puts her heart in everything. Ben is the ultimate grumpy but the first to fall for hurricane Tuesday. They are cute and sexy together. My eternal love for the duke and the duchess 
I enjoyed this story a lot and I highly recommend it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.