One thing I love the most about Bay’s stories is that she creates the best male lead characters. This story is a perfect example.

The main lead character is British, dry with such a low-key wit that it really takes secondary characters to connect and understand him.

The female lead is a great balance, and the running joke in here is that he is a doppelgänger for a very famous person that she used to have a crush on when she was a teen. Effervescent and exuberant, she balances out his dry English character perfectly.

Bay takes us on a trip through England to see the cultured and almost royal people of England. The Duchess and Duke, as secondary characters, were wonderfully depicted in this slow-burning, fake fiancé trope.

I love the public depiction of our male lead, but behind the scenes, he is on fire for her. While she is learning to love and trust herself, she is also learning that Ben is the perfect offset for her humor and happiness. That ending got to me! Sigh…

An American in London is sweet, maybe a tad sappy, but a feel-good, steamy story that will leave a smile on your face. The only part I hated was that the “celebrity” in the story was overdone! But I still loved it on all other levels!!

This book made my heart do somersaults. It’s witty, swoony, and sparkling with all the fake-dating joy I live for. The romance feels earned and rich, full of awkward beginnings, hesitant trust, and stolen glances that feel like the whole world could shift. The writing is playful but tender, and I could feel the affection in every line. It gave me all the good rom-com feels without ever losing emotional depth. I didn’t want it to end.

An American in London by Louise Bay is not the first book I’ve read by this author but it’s been quite some time since I’ve read anything by this author so I was excited to get into this one since I enjoy the fake engagement trope. That being said, it was your typical fake engagement for obvious reasons on Ben’s part and I always enjoy the part of the story when the hero or heroine realizes they’ve fallen hard for their fake fiancé. I think because this is all written from Tuesday’s POV, I never really knew when Ben had fallen for her which kind of made it interesting in a different way. I didn’t know what Ben was feeling so it kept me in suspense even though I expected that he had fallen in love with her. I really liked Tuesday’s character. She was relatable and likeable so I was all in for her and Ben to have their HEA. If you’re looking for this trope and you enjoy Ms. Bay’s writing as I do, I would suggest grabbing this one for an enjoyable weekend read. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

Thank you Montlake for the ARC!

As someone who grew up watching the RomComs of the 90s and 2000s, this was charming, borderline realistic and the characters, Tuesday and Ben, were actually nice people one can easily love and root for. Ok the fake engagement trope is a bit of a cliche but who doesn’t need a fluffy cliched romance every now and then?
It was also fun to watch Tuesday explore London, good over her favorite movie star and be a delightfully American tourist with a ridiculous coffee order. It was also heartwarming reading about how she overcomes grief and loss while simultaneously coaxing Ben out of his stern, all business shell.
- No third act breakup.
- Great banter.
A perfect palate cleanser.

After a case of mistaken identity, Tuesday and Ben cross paths in a local coffee shop. Later, after other chance meetings, Tuesday is introduced to Ben's friend and so their relationship begins its journey.

However, these chance meetings turn into a fake relationship as a means to an end for Ben's most highly sought after business deal.

Tuesday's sunshiny personality is the opposite of Ben's surlyness and is the object is some humorous interactions between the couple as they navigate towards a positive conclusion.

However, we all know how fake relationship tropes go and An American In London is no different.

The path however is a little different. The characters with their attributes and flaws, as well as the scenes artfully created by the author, makes it a refreshing and humorous read.

An American in London is a romantic comedy with fake fiancee, billionaire romance, grumpy/sunshine, and opposites attract tropes. When we meet the female main character, Tuesday Reynolds, is having an unexpected rough time when her fiancee runs off with a ballerina, she is losing her apartment and trying to find somewhere to live, and her job is potentially at risk if she does not succeed in getting into the management fast track program. Yet through all of this Tuesday remains friendly, outgoing, and nice. This is how Tuesday ends up in London fighting to prove she deserves to be on the fast track. Before starting work in London she takes time and goes to the Greens, which is a park where she sees Ben Reynolds, our grumpy male main character and mistakes him for l Daniel DeLuca, her childhood movie star crush . She runs into Ben in the coffee shop near her hotel, and then again later at the hotel bar where she ends up joining him and a friend for dinner and finds out Ben needs a fake fiancee for the weekend. As the story progresses, Tuesday comes to some big personal realizations surrounding her previous relationship, herself, and her mother's death that lead to personal growth and acceptance. While Tuesday and Ben are getting to know each other you can feel the tension build and see their feelings develop for each other as walls come down and they grow closer. This was a wonderful story of heartbreak, self discovery, hope and love. I would highly recommend it.

This is a fun, entertaining read. Ben and Tuesday are interesting, relatable, intriguing, wounded, strong, caring, complex, compassionate, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. The ending is very fitting for this couple and their romance. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC copy of An American in London!

This was a first read for me by Louise Bay. Tuesday is trying to save her job by going to London, where she not only has to come to terms with her relationship ending, but also deal with some of the unprocessed grief of her mom's death. When she gets there, she finds out that there is a conference for her favorite movie star, Daniel De Luca, whom she and her mom shared an obsession with when she was younger. Shortly after she arrives she meets Ben, a De Luca look alike, and it all feels like fate. Their paths cross more than can be coincidental, and Tuesday leans into this journey that the universe has taken them on. The story is a very cute rom-com, if not a bit cliché. I found the Daniel De Luca references to be a bit overdone, personally, but the story between Ben and Tuesday kept my attention enough to keep reading. It's cute, it's spicy, it's romantic, it touches grief and nostalgia, and there were a few chuckles from me here and there. I would definitely suggest this to any rom-com loving readers.

An American in London by Louise Bay is a story of unexpected turns; following Tuesday Reynolds, a banking project manager whose life is turned upside down, still grieving the loss of her mom, her college sweetheart Jed breaks her heart, and the bank she's dedicated years to is sold to a company across the pond. However, amidst these challenges, Tuesday finds comfort that her all-time favorite actor, Daniel DeLuca, is based in London. The hotel where she resides in London takes it a step further, promoting Daniel DeLuca's new movie with an exciting tour of every movie location, sparking anticipation and excitement. While touring the Greens, a park, she sees a man who looks like the man himself, Daniel DeLuca, only to be snubbed. She runs into the same man three times before introducing herself. Ben Kelley, the look-alike for Daniel DeLuca, is not impressed with this American woman who keeps following him, first the Greens, then the coffee shop, and now the hotel bar where he is meeting a friend and business colleague, Nick, for dinner to discuss purchasing the hotel from the Duke of Brandon.

Thanks to NetGalley, I was given both an Audiobook and an ebook to enjoy, and I did just that: I listened while I read along and laughed out loud at several of the scenes. I can't say enough good things about this billionaire, fake fiancée, romantic comedy! Well done, Louise Bay, on another sure-to-be-best seller.

This story felt like a fairy tale. Perhaps it was the blending of Tuesday’s real life London adventures with her reminiscences about her teenage movie star crush. Add in that her meet cute with Ben happened because she mistook him for that very same movie star, and it all felt like her dreams were playing out and coming true. To quote Tuesday, sometimes you just can’t escape fate!

Ben is a grumpy billionaire who comes into Tuesday's life while she’s dealing with a temporary work project in London on the heels of a breakup, losing her apartment, and uncertainty about the future of her job. He’s distant at first, but ends up being so very thoughtful. I especially loved that he leaned into her movie star crush, watched those movies, and acknowledged their very own relationship tropes. I swooned when he helped make a list of them - holiday romance, grumpy/sunshine, billionaire, and fake engagement. So many of my favorites all in one story! I also loved the witty banter and the chemistry between Tuesday and Ben. She gives the perfect description of being a conscious moth aware of the flame. She can’t deny the attraction, and he ends up being the ideal leading man. I loved their magical story and the way the credits rolled on their perfect ending!

The only way to enjoy this story more is to listen to it in audio. Erin Mallon is always a delight, and she was simply wonderful in this audiobook. She is a consummate actor and was always pitch perfect in her portrayal of Tuesday. Her voice for Ben was incredible, and her British accents were amazing. You won't want to miss it!

An American in London is a romantic comedy by Louise Bay. I have previously read Louise Bay before, but I think this is my favorite one so far! Tuesday Reynolds is having a rough time, her fiancé dumped her, her job is at risk and now she is in London trying to save her job. Her luck changes, when at a coffee shop she meets, Ben Kelley, a grumpy British billionaire. Ben needs a fake fiancé to help with a business deal, and Tuesday is the perfect woman for the job. Except what happens when the relationship starts feeling real. This book made me want to dig out my passport and go to London to find my own Ben Kelley. This is exactly what I want in a romantic comedy. The chemistry between Ben and Tuesday was undeniable. Their banter was swoon worthy. I felt like I was watching one of my favorite romantic comedies from the 2000s. I loved the Daniel De Luca plot line and how it helped Tuesdays character development and the development of Tuesdays and Ben’s relationship. If you are a fan of meet cutes, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, and billionaire romances, this is the book for you. Thanks NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a lovely read!

This was the perfect balance of slow and fast burn, given the length and timeline of the book. The relationship between Tuesday and Ben moves quite quickly, but the buildup and tension before they get together was amazing. The chemistry was so real and believable. I was rooting for them the entire time!

While this wasn’t my first Louise Bay book, it is definitely my favorite! It really did feel like I was watching a 2000s romcom unfold on the pages <3

This is a really sweet love story. Total romcom vibes. The banter between the two main characters had me laughing out loud several times. I appreciated that there weren't any major miscommunications or outside forced trying to keep Ben and Tuesday from each other. Very low angst and light spice. This was my first book by Louise Bay and I am excited to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!

Unfortunately this book didn't work for me.
The Daniel De Luca obsession was too much for me and Tuesday's (the FMC) behavior weirded me out so I've decided to put this book on hold at 9% (chapter 4).

I never force myself to finish a book and I don't rate books I haven't finished but I'm putting this on hold and hope to get back to it in the future. If or when I do I will update my review and add a rating.

Louise Bay brings us a story of how American Tuesday Reynold's life blows up in her face when her fiancé of ten years leaves her and her job is in jeopardy. In order to salvage it, she is sent to London to see if she can prove that she is right for the job. What she doesn't expect is being in a hotel surrounded by images of her childhood crush. She is super excited when she spots him in the park while exploring London before heading in to work. Imagine her surprise when he not only doesn't answer her, but scowls at her! Turns out, it wasn't even him. Even worse-she keeps running into him at the coffeehouse and the bar where she is staying. She finally introduces herself to him only to have him not care enough to share his name. It all changes when his friend stops by and invites her to join them for dinner. What is more surprising is that he comes back to ask her to join them and then takes her drink, so she has no other option but to follow him. Turns out he needs her help in securing some hotels and the other way is for them to pretend to be a couple. Will his plan work? Will they be able to pull it off, or will being that close to each other for a weekend ruin their chances?

Louise Bay brings us a fun story where the universe keeps throwing the same people together to see what they will do each time they run into each other. Tuesday is quirky and fun while Ben is serious and business oriented. She brings out the fun in him while he tries to keep things on a less personal level. What can happen when you have two very different people pretending sparks are flying between them? Will the pretending turn into the real thing? Or will it just show how good of an actor they both are? Will the goal of getting the hotels be the only reason why they fake this relationship, or can it turn into the real thing? I enjoyed reading the fun banter between these two characters and going on an adventure with them to see what happens next.

I have received and read an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Montlake for this privilege.

I enjoyed this, but mit as much as other books by Louise Bay. I think it was because of the obviously obvious cliché story.

Tuesday comes to London for work. Coincidentally, there's a conference for her favourite rom-com actor in her hotel. Also, she runs into a look-alike of this actor several times over the next days. And then we have a fake engagement. That might have been a bit too much for my taste.

I LOVED IT!!! Ben and Tuesday are the most adorable pair in the entire fictional universe.
I don't have enough words to convey much i freaking loved this story.
I captivated by these two from beginning to end. I just couldn't put it down and I had a smile on my face the entire time, well except the times i had to sniffle a tear or two.

Overall this was an excellent fake dating billionaire romance filled with witty banter, heartfelt and swoony moments, British aristocracy, and a journey of healing and self discovery.

This is definitely a new comfort read and one i will be rereading for ages.

Thanks to Montlake and Netgalley for the ARC!

I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

A very classic Louise Bay book! I enjoyed the characters and the story! Tuesday and Ben had great chemistry and banter! Ben is such a swoon worthy grumpy lead! I had a lot of fun reading this book!

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I devoured this book — it was exactly what my heart needed right now. Sweet, swoony, and just the right touch of spice. Every character brought something to the table, and I found myself smiling through so many scenes.

The story follows Tuesday, whose life is a bit of a beautiful mess. Her fiancé dumped her for someone else, her career is hanging by a thread, and she’s still navigating the grief of losing her mom. In a last-ditch effort to save her job, she heads to London to impress a major client — and fate throws her into the path of grumpy billionaire Ben, who just so happens to look exactly like her celebrity crush.

Ben’s got his own problems. He needs to charm a Duke to close a high-stakes deal, but there’s a catch: the Duke values family, loyalty, and deep personal connections. So naturally…Ben needs a fake fiancée. Cue Tuesday.

What follows is a swoon-worthy, cavity-inducing romance packed with fake engagement antics, steamy moments, charming banter, beautiful destinations, heartfelt grief processing, and a journey of rediscovering yourself when life falls apart.

If you love fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, billionaire romance, and healing stories wrapped in feel-good fluff — add this one to your TBR immediately.