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London Falling
American Aimee Kennedy doesn’t think she needs anyone … until she’s stuck with sexy banker, Simon Ruleford, in his London home. Stranded in London with no money and no airline ticket, Aimee applies to be Simon’s housekeeper. Without the job, she’ll end up homeless in a foreign country. But Simon can’t hire the adorable American without a work permit, because he would risk losing the royal family’s business, costing years of planning and hard work. Unfortunately for Simon, fate conspires to trap Aimee in his home, while mutual blackmail and a lovable Scottie puppy keep them together. As they fight their growing attraction, Aimee’s money-making plans soon force Simon into one compromising position after another. Ultimately, they realize they belong together. But will Simon be willing to risk his career and the family business for her? And if he does, will Aimee finally be ready to open her heart to love? Emma Carr writes modern romance with a little bit of fun mixed in.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2011
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Emma Carr
7 books42 followersEmma Carr lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, son and a Scottish terrier, who loves to howl, snuggle, and choose the direction of every walk.
Emma has always been a big reader of romance, but she never thought she'd become a writer. A few years ago, however, she'd had enough of her stressful marketing career and decided to go back to school to become a marketing professor. Unfortunately, she'd missed the deadline to apply, so she needed to find something to do while she waited for admissions to roll-around.
For years, Emma suffered from insomnia, until she discovered the best way to fall asleep was to make up a story. With so many ideas tumbling around in her head, she knew it would be a cinch to write a best-selling romance novel (insert your own laughter here). So, she made an agreement with her husband: she'd keep the house clean and the kitchen stocked for a year while she wrote a novel. Years later, the house is still dirty, the refrigerator is empty, and the P.H.d. is no where to be found.
In the meantime, Emma discovered a passion for writing, which her husband has supported 99% (when he's not complaining of hunger pains). London Falling is her first (published) novel and was inspired by a trip to London with her husband. London Dreaming is the second book in the series.
When she's not writing, Emma is learning to play tennis, clearing toys off the floor, and reading tons of romance novels.
Emma has always been a big reader of romance, but she never thought she'd become a writer. A few years ago, however, she'd had enough of her stressful marketing career and decided to go back to school to become a marketing professor. Unfortunately, she'd missed the deadline to apply, so she needed to find something to do while she waited for admissions to roll-around.
For years, Emma suffered from insomnia, until she discovered the best way to fall asleep was to make up a story. With so many ideas tumbling around in her head, she knew it would be a cinch to write a best-selling romance novel (insert your own laughter here). So, she made an agreement with her husband: she'd keep the house clean and the kitchen stocked for a year while she wrote a novel. Years later, the house is still dirty, the refrigerator is empty, and the P.H.d. is no where to be found.
In the meantime, Emma discovered a passion for writing, which her husband has supported 99% (when he's not complaining of hunger pains). London Falling is her first (published) novel and was inspired by a trip to London with her husband. London Dreaming is the second book in the series.
When she's not writing, Emma is learning to play tennis, clearing toys off the floor, and reading tons of romance novels.
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March 3, 2016
Well, I just adored this book.
For one thing, it was funny. I was laughing out loud numerous times, to the point that people were looking at me funny and asking me if I was okay.
For another thing, it is just so sweet and cute. I was squealing right and left at the cuteness of the couple.
Lastly, it got my emotions going. I was worried bad things would happen! (Minor bad things, this is a romance novel. Bad things like "they decide it won't work" or "he's not going to kiss her."). When the characters were upset, I was upset. When the characters were hopeful, I was hopeful. This was striking all the right notes with me.
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Aimee is an American who is stranded in London. She is very poor even in the USA, and now she is in London with nothing but her passport. She needs to earn the over 1,000 pounds for a plane ticket home! Determined to make money, she shows up at the house of Simon (minor British nobility) in order to offer her services as a housekeeper. Highly skeptical of this proud, destitute, and most importantly illegal worker, Simon turns her down. But he accidentally locks her in the house while leaving for Christmas holiday. She immediately gets to serious cleaning in his absence, and also comes across a small Scottie puppy which is brought into the house under the false assumption that it belongs to Simon.
Simon comes home to his suddenly sparkling clean mansion to find he has a new maid who he didn't even hire, and a new small black dog which is the cutest thing on four legs. Will he throw them out to starve on the London streets, or will he allow them to stay and win his heart? Well, I don't want to give any spoilers...
...
This book was just cuteness and sweetness and light. At no point are the hero or heroine doing anything that makes me upset (which is quite a feat, I tell you) and Simon is a very likable hero that I was rooting for all the way. Aimee is SO poor and SO proud, refusing to take any kind of charity - and I loved to see these two characters try to adjust to each other's personality. Aimee also had a great sense of humor. Her sarcastic curtsying and "My Lord"-ing was adorable and even funnier were her hilarious misunderstandings of British slang.
There's also a small "side romance" (a characteristic of certain romance novels that I adore!!!! Double romance!!!!) in which Simon's grey-haired Aunt Dot (a widow) slowly starts to fall in love with a local widower. It's cute and sweet, and also funny. I loved this side plot, and it was done just right.
I always, always think that anything I download free from Amazon is going to be crap. It has been my unfortunate experience that "Free on Amazon = Garbage." So imagine my incredible surprise to discover this little gem! Amazing. :) (IMPORTANT NOTE: No longer free.)
The one thing I will say about the novel that is not overwhelmingly positive is that I wish the sex scenes had been more detailed and graphic. Carr glosses over things a bit too much for my taste. On the other hand, I know detailed sex makes a lot of romance readers squeamish, so this book might be full of win for a ton of people.
Tl;dr - If you want a sweet, cute, light, and most importantly funny book about two unlikely people falling in love - this is your book. Extra special bonus if you want a tiny bit of sex but not a lot and nothing too, too graphic. (She does describe stuff, but this in no way reaches typical romance-levels in my opinion. SEX IS DESCRIBED. It's just not on a Gena Showalter/Michelle Willingham/Sherrilyn Kenyon/Jo Leigh level) Also, the dog. If you love dog-cuteness in books, this book has it in spades. And cupcakes. There are lots of yummy cupcakes in the book, too. *sighs in happiness at all the goodness contained in book*
REMINDER: Three stars is the HIGHEST rating I can give a romance. I can't possibly rate it higher than this, people.
P.S. Also, excellent kissing takes place in this novel. KISSING
THREE REAL STARS, FIVE ROMANCE STARS
For one thing, it was funny. I was laughing out loud numerous times, to the point that people were looking at me funny and asking me if I was okay.
For another thing, it is just so sweet and cute. I was squealing right and left at the cuteness of the couple.
Lastly, it got my emotions going. I was worried bad things would happen! (Minor bad things, this is a romance novel. Bad things like "they decide it won't work" or "he's not going to kiss her."). When the characters were upset, I was upset. When the characters were hopeful, I was hopeful. This was striking all the right notes with me.
...
Aimee is an American who is stranded in London. She is very poor even in the USA, and now she is in London with nothing but her passport. She needs to earn the over 1,000 pounds for a plane ticket home! Determined to make money, she shows up at the house of Simon (minor British nobility) in order to offer her services as a housekeeper. Highly skeptical of this proud, destitute, and most importantly illegal worker, Simon turns her down. But he accidentally locks her in the house while leaving for Christmas holiday. She immediately gets to serious cleaning in his absence, and also comes across a small Scottie puppy which is brought into the house under the false assumption that it belongs to Simon.
Simon comes home to his suddenly sparkling clean mansion to find he has a new maid who he didn't even hire, and a new small black dog which is the cutest thing on four legs. Will he throw them out to starve on the London streets, or will he allow them to stay and win his heart? Well, I don't want to give any spoilers...
...
This book was just cuteness and sweetness and light. At no point are the hero or heroine doing anything that makes me upset (which is quite a feat, I tell you) and Simon is a very likable hero that I was rooting for all the way. Aimee is SO poor and SO proud, refusing to take any kind of charity - and I loved to see these two characters try to adjust to each other's personality. Aimee also had a great sense of humor. Her sarcastic curtsying and "My Lord"-ing was adorable and even funnier were her hilarious misunderstandings of British slang.
There's also a small "side romance" (a characteristic of certain romance novels that I adore!!!! Double romance!!!!) in which Simon's grey-haired Aunt Dot (a widow) slowly starts to fall in love with a local widower. It's cute and sweet, and also funny. I loved this side plot, and it was done just right.
I always, always think that anything I download free from Amazon is going to be crap. It has been my unfortunate experience that "Free on Amazon = Garbage." So imagine my incredible surprise to discover this little gem! Amazing. :) (IMPORTANT NOTE: No longer free.)
The one thing I will say about the novel that is not overwhelmingly positive is that I wish the sex scenes had been more detailed and graphic. Carr glosses over things a bit too much for my taste. On the other hand, I know detailed sex makes a lot of romance readers squeamish, so this book might be full of win for a ton of people.
Tl;dr - If you want a sweet, cute, light, and most importantly funny book about two unlikely people falling in love - this is your book. Extra special bonus if you want a tiny bit of sex but not a lot and nothing too, too graphic. (She does describe stuff, but this in no way reaches typical romance-levels in my opinion. SEX IS DESCRIBED. It's just not on a Gena Showalter/Michelle Willingham/Sherrilyn Kenyon/Jo Leigh level) Also, the dog. If you love dog-cuteness in books, this book has it in spades. And cupcakes. There are lots of yummy cupcakes in the book, too. *sighs in happiness at all the goodness contained in book*
REMINDER: Three stars is the HIGHEST rating I can give a romance. I can't possibly rate it higher than this, people.
P.S. Also, excellent kissing takes place in this novel. KISSING
THREE REAL STARS, FIVE ROMANCE STARS
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February 20, 2012DNF. I got through 33% of this book before I gave up. The story dragged and the dialogue drove me mad. The author trotted out so much British slang and expressions that the dialogue seemed fake, trite and cliched. I decided crikey, life is too bloody short for this rot. :-)
July 6, 2012
I need to stop buying cheap books on my Kindle...
November 14, 2011
This was just fun to read. The characters were believable and endearing. Read it in one sitting.
October 28, 2011
i was looking for a quick read when i picked this ebook. I choose it because of the cute cover to be truthful. I am thankful i did. I was a really good and easy read and i loved all the character's except Simon's dad but if you read the book you would understand why. To the author in case you read the review. Congrats on your first published book. I am hoping to read more of your work.
June 6, 2012
It started off OK, but about 2/3 in Aimee's independance issues REALLY got on my nerves. If she can't see how her situation is different from her mother's then she's in need of some intensive therapy. I don't think I have been this annoyed by a character since Bella.
The book could also be about 20% shorter and not loose a thing. I found myself skimming several sections because the author was way too labored about the character's thought process. I'm a big fan of actions speak louder than words, so I would skip to the dialog where they would finally get to the point.
If 2.5 stars were an option, I would have rated it that. I rounded up because I liked the ending and despite my annoyences, I cared enough about the story to see how it ended.
The book could also be about 20% shorter and not loose a thing. I found myself skimming several sections because the author was way too labored about the character's thought process. I'm a big fan of actions speak louder than words, so I would skip to the dialog where they would finally get to the point.
If 2.5 stars were an option, I would have rated it that. I rounded up because I liked the ending and despite my annoyences, I cared enough about the story to see how it ended.
October 27, 2011
Very cute little book. Easy read. I loved the characters and the story.
January 16, 2018
American Student Aimee, stranded in London meets handsome British banker Simon in a somewhat unrealistic romance.
Both are interesting characters, same as the other ones appearing in the story.
The story is ,though being unrealistic and predictable, easy to read, even funny and enjoyable in parts.
3,5 Stars
Both are interesting characters, same as the other ones appearing in the story.
The story is ,though being unrealistic and predictable, easy to read, even funny and enjoyable in parts.
3,5 Stars
February 18, 2013
Okay. So I hate romance novels. But this one was about London. And as London is my boyfriend, as it were, I thought I would at least give it a try. Also, I've been looking very hard to find self-published books that don't suck. Because theoretically, all this new self-publishing technology could change reading and writing for the better, but in my experience, they have not actually done that. (Remember my reading Paradox? GUH.) But it was cheap, and.. London, you guys.
This book is hands down one of the best indie-pubbed books I've ever read. Yes, there are still some stylistic problems, like in the first three chapters I felt like I was being clubbed over the head with Aimee's Deeply Troubled Past, considering the number of times it was alluded to that revealed absolutely nothing. And the premise is just about wafer-thin. And yes, every leading man ever is still REALLY annoying. The bit under the spoilery section will explain this in detail.
But you know what? For all that, the characters are genuinely interesting people. More than that they're genuinely GENUINE people. It should annoy me that Simon's father doesn't change through the entire novel, but it doesn't, because that's not what really happens. There's this fantastic scene, I won't spoil it, but Aimee basically goes back through her life and says, "Everybody leaves me! My Mom, and my first boyfriend! and... and... and..." And I think it nearly made me cry because I had a friend with that kind of childhood that I eventually had to give up on, because she believed because of a few people, early on in her life, treated her like garbage, that we were all waiting for the opportunity to take advantage of her too. I don't think people who have seen a life like Aimee's could ever understand this book, but it's not as straightforward and fairytale as most romantic stories.
I still don't think the beginning makes a whole lot of sense. But the characters are deeply flawed and still very much in love, which I like better than the usual contrived 'drama'. And quite frankly, no love story that begins and ends in a week is ever going to make sense to me. There was another, smaller love story in this one that was absolutely adorable, and Aimee really DID seem to be a woman with a backbone, rather than a woman who pretended she had a backbone and then fell in love with a man and shrunk. Not perfect, but certainly worth a read, and I'd give Emma Carr at least another look. Which, for me, is saying something.
*spoilers*
There's this scene where Simon is admiring the fact that Aimee is such a strong and independent woman, all full of her own pride, and within three paragraphs, he is equally convinced that she is prostituting herself in front of a bunch of drunks. Which she gives him proper hell for, I am pleased to say, but not before privately thinking to herself how sexy he is when he goes all caveman. I mean, maybe it's just me, but if any guy I ever met assumed that *I* was that stupid, that's where the attraction would die a swift and painful death.
This book is hands down one of the best indie-pubbed books I've ever read. Yes, there are still some stylistic problems, like in the first three chapters I felt like I was being clubbed over the head with Aimee's Deeply Troubled Past, considering the number of times it was alluded to that revealed absolutely nothing. And the premise is just about wafer-thin. And yes, every leading man ever is still REALLY annoying. The bit under the spoilery section will explain this in detail.
But you know what? For all that, the characters are genuinely interesting people. More than that they're genuinely GENUINE people. It should annoy me that Simon's father doesn't change through the entire novel, but it doesn't, because that's not what really happens. There's this fantastic scene, I won't spoil it, but Aimee basically goes back through her life and says, "Everybody leaves me! My Mom, and my first boyfriend! and... and... and..." And I think it nearly made me cry because I had a friend with that kind of childhood that I eventually had to give up on, because she believed because of a few people, early on in her life, treated her like garbage, that we were all waiting for the opportunity to take advantage of her too. I don't think people who have seen a life like Aimee's could ever understand this book, but it's not as straightforward and fairytale as most romantic stories.
I still don't think the beginning makes a whole lot of sense. But the characters are deeply flawed and still very much in love, which I like better than the usual contrived 'drama'. And quite frankly, no love story that begins and ends in a week is ever going to make sense to me. There was another, smaller love story in this one that was absolutely adorable, and Aimee really DID seem to be a woman with a backbone, rather than a woman who pretended she had a backbone and then fell in love with a man and shrunk. Not perfect, but certainly worth a read, and I'd give Emma Carr at least another look. Which, for me, is saying something.
*spoilers*
There's this scene where Simon is admiring the fact that Aimee is such a strong and independent woman, all full of her own pride, and within three paragraphs, he is equally convinced that she is prostituting herself in front of a bunch of drunks. Which she gives him proper hell for, I am pleased to say, but not before privately thinking to herself how sexy he is when he goes all caveman. I mean, maybe it's just me, but if any guy I ever met assumed that *I* was that stupid, that's where the attraction would die a swift and painful death.
July 19, 2012
I was looking for a quick read when I picked this up but unfortunately it took me about three weeks to power through it. Don't get me wrong, I love chick-lit and I realize that the genre as a whole is pretty cheesy and predictable but I think that the humor and those secret realizations that even though you think the main character is a poor lost mess, you still kind of can relate to them really makes up for it. However, I didn't really find the attempts at humor all that funny and I had a hard time believing Aimee was actually the uber successful student she claimed be with all the dumb, narrow decisions. I felt like throughout the book she spent her time worrying about not being pretty enough and boasting about how smart and hard working she is. I think my biggest problem was that Aimee was really portrayed as having no flaws other than a low self-esteem. Everyone around her seemed to agree that she was a in fact, a beautiful super genius who all men find attractive. Wouldn't that be great to be that person in real life? Yeah, but to read, it's kind of boring.
Maybe the fact that it was written in third person and gave insight into the lives of Aimee, Simon AND Simon's Aunt (her involvement could have been left out entirely in my opinion) made it too predictable because I knew everything that was going on and it was really easy to piece together.
I do appreciate the fact that Emma asked for reviews of the book so that she can improve her writing in the future. Emma, if you're reading this then I hope you keep writing. You're on the right track, girl!
Maybe the fact that it was written in third person and gave insight into the lives of Aimee, Simon AND Simon's Aunt (her involvement could have been left out entirely in my opinion) made it too predictable because I knew everything that was going on and it was really easy to piece together.
I do appreciate the fact that Emma asked for reviews of the book so that she can improve her writing in the future. Emma, if you're reading this then I hope you keep writing. You're on the right track, girl!
September 29, 2012
Synopsis:
College student, Aimee Kennedy finds herself stranded in London with no money, place to stay or way to get home in time for the spring semester. Not wanting to spend a freezing cold night on the London streets, Aimee applies to be a housekeeper to Simon Ruleford, a young British man who is currently busy trying to win business from the Royal family. Refusing to hire Aimee as an illegal worker and risk scandal for both himself and his family, Simon turns Aimee away. Unbeknownst to Simon, he inadvertently locks Aimee in his home and what ensues is a wonderfully hilarious game of mutual blackmail between the two as they each try to achieve what they want most while denying their growing attraction to one another.
Thoughts:
I don't normally go in for chic-lit reads, but this one found a place in my heart. I was initially drawn to it for both it's cover of a Scottie dog begging for a stack of cupcakes, along with the story description. Emma Carr's book was a fun and quick little read that I found myself wanting to stay up late reading to see how everything turned out for Aimee, Simon and the Scottie dog Cupcake who helped the two main characters to not only recognize their feelings for one another but who taught them the true of meaning of being able to trust someone enough to love them. It is my hope that the author writes another and equally funny book soon, as Emma Carr could very easily become one of my new favorite authors.
College student, Aimee Kennedy finds herself stranded in London with no money, place to stay or way to get home in time for the spring semester. Not wanting to spend a freezing cold night on the London streets, Aimee applies to be a housekeeper to Simon Ruleford, a young British man who is currently busy trying to win business from the Royal family. Refusing to hire Aimee as an illegal worker and risk scandal for both himself and his family, Simon turns Aimee away. Unbeknownst to Simon, he inadvertently locks Aimee in his home and what ensues is a wonderfully hilarious game of mutual blackmail between the two as they each try to achieve what they want most while denying their growing attraction to one another.
Thoughts:
I don't normally go in for chic-lit reads, but this one found a place in my heart. I was initially drawn to it for both it's cover of a Scottie dog begging for a stack of cupcakes, along with the story description. Emma Carr's book was a fun and quick little read that I found myself wanting to stay up late reading to see how everything turned out for Aimee, Simon and the Scottie dog Cupcake who helped the two main characters to not only recognize their feelings for one another but who taught them the true of meaning of being able to trust someone enough to love them. It is my hope that the author writes another and equally funny book soon, as Emma Carr could very easily become one of my new favorite authors.
November 18, 2013
Amiee Kennedy wins a trip of a lifetime to London, but when her travel partner steals all of her belongings she is stranded, and at the worst possible moment. She needs to get back to school in the states in time for classes and has no money or connections. Enter Simon Ruleford, a wealthy banker who has no time for anything, especially cleaning his home. Amiee happens upon his doorstep in search of a maid job and he can't hire her because she can't legally work in London and he is trying to win over the Royal family's business. Throw in one determined American who won't take any handouts or charity, a cute little Scottie puppy, cupcakes galore and you have one interesting story.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this story. Honestly, I didn't really care for Amiee as a character (I've never met anyone so willing to go out of their way to take the help being given to them), but her relationship with Simon really made me warm up to her. Lots of cute chick-lit moments and a happy ending give it a few stars, but the fact that I couldn't stop thinking about the story itself for a few days after, made me up the rating to five stars. Great job for the author's first publication. I'm excited to see what else she comes up with.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this story. Honestly, I didn't really care for Amiee as a character (I've never met anyone so willing to go out of their way to take the help being given to them), but her relationship with Simon really made me warm up to her. Lots of cute chick-lit moments and a happy ending give it a few stars, but the fact that I couldn't stop thinking about the story itself for a few days after, made me up the rating to five stars. Great job for the author's first publication. I'm excited to see what else she comes up with.
December 18, 2014
I ended up really liking this book! Perhaps because of all the cupcakes and the hunky British banker... But I'm getting ahead of myself! ;) Aimee finds herself trapped in England with no plane ticket, no money, and no hope to return stateside in order to finish her final term of college. Desperate, she turns to answering a request for a housekeeper dressed in pajama pants a stellar boots (the only articles of clothing not stolen by her so-called friend). Simon, the proper English gentleman who answers her knock on his door, feels bad for the girl, but is unable to answer her plea for work. A delicate business deal hangs in the balance, and he must remain free from scandal- and hiring an unfortunate American without a work permit would most certainly qualify as a public embarrassment/job killer! Fate, however, has other plans. Blackmail and a puppy keep the two together, until each faces a tough decision. What will they choose? Definitely a five out of five stars read!
November 28, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. For a romance book, it is outside the box. The characters are real people! Not someone's idea of the perfect person. They both have faults and their feelings develop relatively slowly; this isn't a book about love at first site. My favorite part: they bickered and had awkward sex. I am sick of romances that promote this idea that sex with the right person will be like fireworks every time. It is so unrealistic. This book did not make that mistake. The book is finished nicely and the female protaganist does not give up her whole livelihood for the male protagonist. Another plus in my book! All in all, Emma Carr writes a story with strong, real characters, an unpredictable plot, and a great ending.
October 1, 2012
The story had a lot of potential to be really funny and romantic but for me was spoilt in part by the author's attempts to make the leading man, Simon, sound more English than the English. He used a few to many 'crikey's and also uttered some phrases that sounded more cockney than upper class. Also, even though Aimee had all her stuff stolen, I found it a little hard to fathom that she would plod around in a pair of pyjamas for days on end.
Still, I read to the end and wanted to find out how Simon and Aimee would end up together. I loved the character of Lucy and hated Simon's horrid father. The aunt was a bit of a laugh too. :)
Still, I read to the end and wanted to find out how Simon and Aimee would end up together. I loved the character of Lucy and hated Simon's horrid father. The aunt was a bit of a laugh too. :)
July 24, 2013
It's refreshing to read about perfect/imperfect lovers, who are mutually attracted to each other and are obviously meant to be, who don't have a perfectly explosive and dynamic first night in bed together. In short, awkward. And yet, sweet. Most of the recent books i've read have these couples who have awesome sexual chemistry, that their first time together have this almost unbelievable heat and electricity and spark that you start thinking, it's lust, not love, that they feel for each other.
Simon and Aimee have this chemistry that goes beyond their lovemaking. They are compatible in other aspects as well - emotionally, intellectually and characteristically. Love this about them.
Simon and Aimee have this chemistry that goes beyond their lovemaking. They are compatible in other aspects as well - emotionally, intellectually and characteristically. Love this about them.
July 11, 2013
"London Falling" Emma Carr's first novel ended up being a great read! She took me back to London in a wild way. The main character, Aimee, is amazingly strong and resilient. And her connection with the English gent Simon is one I fell in love with. I definitely stayed up way pass my bedtime reading this one. Emma Carr created great characters that I enjoyed following. Good, easy, summer read... Be great for a plane ride read to London!
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February 2, 2021This romance was at times laugh-out-loud funny. I thought that the British conversational slang was well done and accurate, and the American heroine's misunderstandings of it led to some of the humor. I liked the heroine and her determination to get out of her difficulties very much. I was disappointed in the hero's lack of empathy and his casual attitude toward sex ("sometimes it's just for fun").
March 20, 2012
This book started out with an interesting premise but slowly fizzling out towards the middle. The h started to come across as a doormat to me, which seemed rather contradictory to her stubborn nature. The conflict felt forced and the issue with the father was just ridiculous.
I gave it 2 stars because I enjoyed the beginning.
I gave it 2 stars because I enjoyed the beginning.
November 25, 2015
So damn boring.. If your expecting romance then you may get a tiny glimpse near the end.
I just dragged and dragged, no real feeling or warmth to the book .. The lead male character would put Scrooge to shame.
You expect it to heat up in the third or fourth chapter but this book just left me cold and hugely disappointed
I just dragged and dragged, no real feeling or warmth to the book .. The lead male character would put Scrooge to shame.
You expect it to heat up in the third or fourth chapter but this book just left me cold and hugely disappointed
November 25, 2014
I have no idea how this book even ended up in my Kindle library, but I really enjoyed it!!! Fast, fun, light read. Yes I knew where it was going but I really enjoyed it none the less. Loved the main characters!!!!
June 30, 2014
I love that the Brits call cupcakes "fairy cakes"!
February 11, 2015
Basic chick-lit in a more charming setting (London). Beach read.
July 21, 2015
Super cute story!
February 5, 2016
Exclamation points are distracting! Please just stop!
April 14, 2019
Don’t bother to start this book unless you have the time to read the whole thing or you are very patient. The story just flows and sucks you in. The interaction between Aimee and Simon is entertaining. My only complaint is that a new scene would start in the middle of a page without any warning. Otherwise enjoy the book.
May 24, 2021
This book really frustrated me. I didn't love the beginning as it was written in a very confusing way. Then it started getting good and then went to being bad again. I was so annoyed at all the characters except Lucy and Dottie. The ending was good, but I felt like the story was just not written in that great of a way.
October 2, 2021
I was pretty disappointed with this book. There was barely a storyline and it just lacked characters and character developments. I did enjoy how detailed a character's feelings were in this book, but that was about it It felt like a chore to read the 300 pages that I did but there were still around 100 pages left and I have no desire in finishing this book anytime soon.
May 4, 2017
This is such a cute book! I love all the characters, well, besides Simon's dad. It took me a while to finish since I kept getting distracted elsewhere. Pretty easy read. Nice character development. These characters are adult age but still kind of a "coming of age" type book. Great plotlines.
June 20, 2017
Just ok
It was ok. The drama around her not having a work permit was overplayed. I got tired of reading about over and over.
It was ok. The drama around her not having a work permit was overplayed. I got tired of reading about over and over.
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