London Bound

I loved Leslie that girl kept entertaining me, "of course? Of course? Oh my God! This has been very enlightening Frederick, whatever your name is. I’m sorry to tell you, I am a woman. Not a man. Never been a man. Never had a d***. Never had balls, though it sounds like a blast— I’d helicopter all the time I think. But truly, truly thank you for assuming I once had them though… that’s fun." Theo he was quite the character as well, "I'm going to eff those thoughts out of your head, Leslie." I loved the playful side of these two, "you better not have done anything to my hotdog,” I growl as I crawl on top of him, straddling him." I enjoyed this book both characters were entertaining.

A good story with good characters. Liked it.

My favorite things about this book:

1. The heroine, Leslie. She is absolutely hilarious. She's snarky and witty but she is also sweet and kind.

2. Frank - Leslie's friend. I really hope he gets his own story because I loved him. Every girl should have a friend like Frank.

3. Theo. Wow. What a wonderful hero. He loves so completely and has such a good heart. I adored him. I love a hero who is willing to work for what he wants, who will really fight for to get the woman he loves and Theo is all of that and more.

4. The drama and angst. Normally, I hate angst and secrets but this was done so well. This wasn't over-the-top angsty, both Leslie and Theo had secrets and I couldn't wait to find out what Theo was holding back.

5. Frank's 7 day cleanse for Leslie. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments.

6. The witty banter between Frank and Leslie. Hilarious.

I LOVED this book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more. I loved this story, fell in love with the characters and the writing. There were a lot of really funny moments but there was also some serious issues and I loved the way this author balanced both. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I really loved this one and highly recommend it!

This was my first Amy Daws book, and I can say with absolute certainty, it won't be my last. I've already snagged up the first two books in the series.

First and foremost, I have to say I adored Leslie. She was sassy, and snarky and downright funny. She's loud and proud and she really had a wonderful personality that just made this book. That's not to say Theo was sort of dark and broody at times, but also Prime Hot Alpha material.

The chemistry between Theo and Leslie practically sizzles on the pages. It is hot hot hot. It was definitely clear to see they were meant to be together, even when Leslie couldn't see it.

The mysterious edge to this story really amped it up and kept me reading, looking to see what was really going on and how things would end up. When secrets are at play, it can be anything goes, and usually there is mild chaos as characters learn hidden truths and learn to trust each other with even their most scariest sides.

I found the back and forth from past to present really built on the story, instead of taking away as it sometimes can do. I think it also helped draw me closer to the characters and their histories and made me feel like I truly knew them.

Honestly, I really enjoyed EVERY single character in this book, they all felt a part of the larger story and they all brought a dash of something to the book. I wish I could visit them for a party just once, because I could see it being the time of my life.

London Bound wasn't all bright things and beautiful. It had some tense and seriously angsty moments for me as a reader and some darker themes. But there was also laugh out loud moments and a couple wild and crazy antics. I found Daws wrapped them all together perfectly to build a fabulous book overall.

This book had everything I needed, wanted, and craved, a 5 star read. It's has a sexy alpha male who says it as it is, who made my lady parts tingle. A heroine unlike no other I'd ever read before - Lesley is unique, loyal, funny and completely cray cray. Frank, the gay best friend and self confess pervert whose antics had me snorting in laughter. It has a story that took me from laughing out loud, to jaw dropping shock, to feeling of desperation and an ending that had me sobbing into my kindle.
This is book 3 in the London Lovers series and although it features characters from the other books I feel it can be read as a stand alone ( the other books are just as awesome so I'd read them first ).
We follow Leslie who is starting to feel that she will never find ' the One ' after the wedding of her best friend. Frank, Lesley's gay best friend decides she needs Frank’s Seven-Day Cleanse 2 Happiness which basically entails a different task each night ending with Lesley getting a shag on day 7. This leads to some very entertaining situations, my favourite one, meeting a transgender admirer - who knew there was such a thing ? What Lesley doesn't bank on is 'bumping' into Theo a sex, glasses,wearing hunk who Lesley just happen to have dry humped a few months previous and he won't take no for an answer. Each one is holding back something big from theirs pasts, until these secrets are revealed their relationship can never more forward.
As I'm writing this review I can feel a book hangover looming. I not sure another book can reach this standard. Amy's writing swings from funny, exciting, charming, romantic, sexy to heart wrenching, desperate, but at the end of it all love is the winner, love always wins.
I've read all of Amy's books but this one is hands down the best of the series, landing Theo's and Lesley's story forever etched in my heart .

I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to sample Amy Daws' writing with this novella from her London Lovers series. It stood alone just fine, however I found the writing compelling and the characters interesting enough that I will seek out the series. I think that what I was most impressed buy was the crisp, sharp dialogue. Ms. Daws writes with humor and wit, and her character's are vibrant and multi layered (I particularly enjoy a character driven story). The story itself is well crafted, the pacing fast, the passion level high, and the happily ever after is quite satisfactory.
*I received my copy through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

London Bound is a great love story it has its own special blend of boundless love and heartbreaking angst. I was captivated by the intense chemistry between these two characters Leslie and Theo are so passionate it’s difficult to not get hypnotized by such attraction. Surrounded by such wonderful friends that just add a little bit more to this already great story. Leslie’s friends make it a humurous, witty and sexy read the advice and crazy ways of helping her cope with not wanting a real relatioship is actually a means to help her realize she needs to open up her heart and let someone in.

Leslie frustrated me to no end, why you must ask yourself? Well she had a great, sexy, passionate, domineering man after her and she just kept pushing him away because she was scared of the emotions he brought out in her. Her past was preventing her from letting her guard down and allowing Theo in to her heart. Besides her relationship issues she is such a hilarious and loyal friend who deserves to be happy, she isn’t afraid to be her loud self. Her love for others has no end it’s admirable.

Theo was also letting a family tragedy wear him down and taking over his emotional well being. He was extremely patient with Leslie’s constant rejection, he kept on fighting for her attention. He is so passionate he clearly made me fall head over heels. So sweet and sexy all he wanted was to be apart of Leslie’s life, although it took them a while to finally overcome their issues and reveal the secrets that haunted them, Theo’s persistance paid off he won over Leslies heart, mind and soul. They were each other’s lights in the darkness that was taking over their beautiful souls and were able to find their HEA.

True unconditional friendship and love will make you feel every emotion the characters exhibit and make you shine and sparkle too!

ARC received for an honest review.

I have fallen in love with the characters in the London Lovers series over the past year, so each time a new story comes out, I am excited to read it.

And London Bound was no exception

London Bound starts up right where A Broken Us finished, but you could read it without reading the previous books.

We met Leslie, Finley's best friend in the past books in the series, and now we get her story.

Lez has always been the one in the friendship that was a bit out there, didn't care what anyone thought. Her antics with her friend and roommate Frank were quite legendary.

They say you never know what hides behind those smiles. And Lez has been hiding things, even from her best friend, for a while. And they are affecting her to this day.

I LOVED her first encounter with the sexy Theo. I couldn't help but laugh, but could also completely feel her embarrassment.

But she is never going to see him again, right??

Oh my Theo! What is not to love about this man? When Lez and Theo's world collide again.. and again, sparks fly and things sure do start to heat up.

Throw in a sexy challenge from Lez's partner in crime and fellow ginger Frank, and you just know things are going to be fun, but are going to get messy.

We learn so much more about Leslie. Why did she leave America? Why has she sworn off men?

Theo also has a secret he is hiding from Lez - and we all know how well that always goes, don't we! At times I just wanted to slap some sense into him, wanted Lez to move on. But at the same time I wanted them to stick with it, as I knew things would be wonderful if they could get through them.

There were a lot of laughs in London Bound, but this book also hits on some deeper, darker issues. One of the characters goes through something that hit quite close to the bone for me as I have been in their position in the past. Ms Daws dealt with these issues with empathy, with caring. She did not sugar coat things. Thank you for this.

I loved that we got more of Finley and Brody, whose relationship is moving on in leaps and bounds from where they left off. Frank and his vintage porn obsession is hilarious.

And then there is Liam. He has kind of been in the background, pining over Finley. I sure do hope we get more of his story. Please!

I can't wait to see what Ms Daws brings us next

One I will definitely recommend to customers in the store!

This review is for London Bound by Amy Daws.

Loved it! I think Leslie is my favorite character from the series, and Theo is hella hot!!!

I liked that this wasn't an overly emotional book, although there are some moments that deal with both Leslie's and Theo's family histories, but for the most part this is pretty upbeat and fun to read. Especially the antics of Frank (his 7-day romance cleanse is hilarious).

4 Stars

Leslie is not the typical heroine. She’s fun, loud, sassy, snarky, and foul mouthed. She very real. Leslie loves her job and has created a wonderful and colorful family of friends. In a moment of being totally herself, she unknowingly opens a door that she can’t stop thinking about but also makes her want to run in the other direction. I truly enjoyed Leslie, stubbornness and all.

Theo is beautifully broken. Complex, dominant, creative, deep and flippin sexy. A man that is damn good with his hands, well whole body. Theo has a darkness that shadows him. Until a chance moment in a dance club, when a ray of light stops him in his tracks. I was on the edge with Theo for a bit. He proved himself a damn good man.

London Bound was so much more than I expected. Leslie and Theo’s chemistry from the get go is on target and über hot! Persistence and stubbornness, intensify the passion and add some mystery to this compelling story.
Amy Daws had created some really interesting and funny personalities in her characters in the London Lovers Series. As London Bound is the third book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. The characters have made me what to go back and read the first two. I laughed so much while reading London Bound. Ms. Daws more than touches on some delicate topics. Perfectly balancing the dark with the light. A one sit read for me!
A complementary copy of this book was provided by the author/publisher for an honest review.

I really like this read! it was funny and smart. the characters worked well together. leslie and theo were hot! they had great chemistry. the balance of drama and angst was good. there were some serious moments that pulled you in but you were laughing moments later. there were some great one liners from each! the development of the characters and the writing were excellent. i truly enjoyed each aspect of this book. i want to be their neighbor!