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London Loves
Fall in love with these uplifting and inspirational romances set in London, Paris, and Edinburgh!
Books 2, 2.5, 3, and 4 in the Love in Store series of sweet and clean Christian romances celebrating love and faith, together for the first time in this collection! Each story follows a different couple connected to a grand old London department store through the trials and joys of falling in love, to their commitment to a happy-ever-after. Book 1 in the series, The Wedding List is available as a solo ebook, but there's no need to read it first, as each story is a complete romance.
Love in Store Book 2: Believe in Me
When Nick Gallagher, the Hollywood actor playing the store's celebrity Santa challenges Ms Scrooge accountant Cara to a Christmas dare, can she overcome her painful past and rediscover love, joy and faith? A heartwarming reminder of the importance of believing in God's promises, along with a lot of London Christmas sightseeing!
Love in Store Book 2.5: Least Expected
Maggie Golding, unconventional and artistic 50-something designer for the Christmas store windows at Pettett & Mayfields, never expected to fall in love with Edgar Pettett, staid and sensible heir to the business.
Between her shaky faith, their huge differences, and his mother’s disapproval, how will they possibly work things out?
Love in Store Book 3: A Model Bride
Christmas in London, New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, where next? Nothing in her Europe trip goes as Tiffany Gallagher planned, but when she meets wounded Scottish photo-journalist Mac while volunteering at a homeless shelter, she discovers God's purpose for her life is far more than she imagined!
Love in Store Book 4: Forget Paris
When anti-romance researcher Zoe Gallagher meets Gabe Ross in Paris on Valentine's Day, even she finds it hard to resist the most romantic city in the world on the most romantic day of the year. Zoe tells herself their one wonderful day together proves nothing. But on her return to London, she discovers she needs Gabe’s help to learn the biggest lesson of all, that love does last. Especially God’s love…
Books 1, 4.5, and 5 are available separately. The same settings and supporting characters appear in many of the stories, but there's no need to read them in order. Each story in the series is a complete romance showing a different couple find lasting love and deeper faith.
FAITH, HOPE, & HEARTWARMING
Uplifting emotional romance.
Flawed characters,
a God who never gives up on us,
a love that lasts!
Books 2, 2.5, 3, and 4 in the Love in Store series of sweet and clean Christian romances celebrating love and faith, together for the first time in this collection! Each story follows a different couple connected to a grand old London department store through the trials and joys of falling in love, to their commitment to a happy-ever-after. Book 1 in the series, The Wedding List is available as a solo ebook, but there's no need to read it first, as each story is a complete romance.
Love in Store Book 2: Believe in Me
When Nick Gallagher, the Hollywood actor playing the store's celebrity Santa challenges Ms Scrooge accountant Cara to a Christmas dare, can she overcome her painful past and rediscover love, joy and faith? A heartwarming reminder of the importance of believing in God's promises, along with a lot of London Christmas sightseeing!
Love in Store Book 2.5: Least Expected
Maggie Golding, unconventional and artistic 50-something designer for the Christmas store windows at Pettett & Mayfields, never expected to fall in love with Edgar Pettett, staid and sensible heir to the business.
Between her shaky faith, their huge differences, and his mother’s disapproval, how will they possibly work things out?
Love in Store Book 3: A Model Bride
Christmas in London, New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, where next? Nothing in her Europe trip goes as Tiffany Gallagher planned, but when she meets wounded Scottish photo-journalist Mac while volunteering at a homeless shelter, she discovers God's purpose for her life is far more than she imagined!
Love in Store Book 4: Forget Paris
When anti-romance researcher Zoe Gallagher meets Gabe Ross in Paris on Valentine's Day, even she finds it hard to resist the most romantic city in the world on the most romantic day of the year. Zoe tells herself their one wonderful day together proves nothing. But on her return to London, she discovers she needs Gabe’s help to learn the biggest lesson of all, that love does last. Especially God’s love…
Books 1, 4.5, and 5 are available separately. The same settings and supporting characters appear in many of the stories, but there's no need to read them in order. Each story in the series is a complete romance showing a different couple find lasting love and deeper faith.
FAITH, HOPE, & HEARTWARMING
Uplifting emotional romance.
Flawed characters,
a God who never gives up on us,
a love that lasts!
681 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2018
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About the author
Autumn Macarthur
92 books194 followersAutumn Macarthur is an Australian writer of inspirational romance living near London with her very English husband and six spoiled cats. She loves reading, cooking, gardening, and writing deeply emotional stories to make you smile and remind you how big and wide and deep God's love and forgiveness can be.
She tends to talk a little too much, laugh a little too loud, and eat a little more than maybe she should. She's thankful to be blessed with some good friends and a very patient husband. Most of all, she's eternally grateful for God's great love and mercy.
When she's not writing or talking to her strawberry plants and cherry blossoms, she can be found blogging at www.faithhopeandheartwarming.com or on Substack.
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She tends to talk a little too much, laugh a little too loud, and eat a little more than maybe she should. She's thankful to be blessed with some good friends and a very patient husband. Most of all, she's eternally grateful for God's great love and mercy.
When she's not writing or talking to her strawberry plants and cherry blossoms, she can be found blogging at www.faithhopeandheartwarming.com or on Substack.
She'd love to hear from you!
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April 11, 2018
London Loves by Autumn MacArthur is a box set of four of the Love In Store books. It is absolutely delightful. Some wonderful warm reads and amazing value at just 99p on Amazon kindle. Do not miss out. Download today and give yourself a real treat.
Believe In Me is a wonderful novel, not just to be read in the lead up to Christmas, but at any time. It highlights the importance of believing in God's promises - no matter what has happened in the past, God still loves you. No one is ever too far from God. And feelings of guilt are from the enemy, and no one should wallow in them.
Least Expected focuses on love in later life. A warm story that will touch the reader's heart.
A Model Bride whilst being a delightful story, will also touch the reader's heart - prompting an examination of one's personal faith. As the Father's heart is revealed within the novel, the reader is journeying too - hopefully towards a deeper faith and trust in God.
Forget Paris opens in Paris on Valentine's Day, love is obviously a central theme of the novel. Not just love between humans, but the love that God has for His children. Love is a choice, not just a warm, fuzzy feeling. For a love that lasts, one must choose to love every day, and then work on that love.
The Love In Store series can be read just for surface value, as the delightful stories will leave the reader with a smile on their face and a warm fuzzy feeling in their heart. Or delve deeper, and strengthen your own personal faith in God.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
Believe In Me is a wonderful novel, not just to be read in the lead up to Christmas, but at any time. It highlights the importance of believing in God's promises - no matter what has happened in the past, God still loves you. No one is ever too far from God. And feelings of guilt are from the enemy, and no one should wallow in them.
Least Expected focuses on love in later life. A warm story that will touch the reader's heart.
A Model Bride whilst being a delightful story, will also touch the reader's heart - prompting an examination of one's personal faith. As the Father's heart is revealed within the novel, the reader is journeying too - hopefully towards a deeper faith and trust in God.
Forget Paris opens in Paris on Valentine's Day, love is obviously a central theme of the novel. Not just love between humans, but the love that God has for His children. Love is a choice, not just a warm, fuzzy feeling. For a love that lasts, one must choose to love every day, and then work on that love.
The Love In Store series can be read just for surface value, as the delightful stories will leave the reader with a smile on their face and a warm fuzzy feeling in their heart. Or delve deeper, and strengthen your own personal faith in God.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
January 14, 2019
I would give these books more than 5 stars if I could. I had read one and three in another boxed set by this author. When reading two, I saw a connection to a previously read book. When I was mid ways I saw yet another connection and it made me love it even more. Four was a great read too with several connections. I can't wait to read more by this author. It's good, clean romance, mystery, and humor that can be read in any order.
May 10, 2019
I really enjoyed these sweet Christian romances. So glad that this author writes clean and inspiring stories. I especially liked that they were centered around London and Scotland. I love to read Christmas stories all year round and one of the stories was about Scotland's Hogmany Celebration for the New Year. I had read a book from the public library about Scotland's special holiday celebrations so I was really glad to hear the Christian version in this book. Those celebrations can get really wild so I loved hearing a "toned down" version. I could picture the areas and the author did a great job describing London and Scotland. I also thought that she fully detailed the range of emotions in each of the novellas. I will read more books by this author.
August 3, 2018
London Love in Store book set is a Christian romance series by author Autumn Macarthur. There are four clean romance books in the set. All of them set around a holiday: Christmas, New Years, or Valentine’s Day.
Believe in Me is book 2 of the series. Setting: London, Christmas Day.
Cara Talbot does not believe in Christmas. But, she wonders if Nick Gallagher, the famous star of “Joey Christmas” could be Mr. Santa. I like that Nick says, “Christmas is about Christ, God’s gift to us.” He challenges Cara to the Twelve Dates of Christmas. A chance to rediscover the joy of Christmas. I loved seeing Cara’s tender side when a hamster got loose because a boy opened the cage and took the hamster out. Also, her love and care for the homeless.
Least Expected is book 2.5 in the series. It reintroduces Maggie Golding who the reader read about in Believe in Me.
Fifty-two-year-old Maggie Golding found Edgar Pettett appealing and thought he would make a good friend, nothing more. Maggie has a past that she prefer to stay there. I did not like how domineering the mother was. I did like to see Edgar stand up to her. I appreciate how he loved Maggie, even against his mom’ wishes. I found it sad that Alice Pettett would disown her son for not following her orders.
A Model Bride is book 3 of the series. Setting: Christmas in London, at a homeless shelter.
This is Tiffany Gallagher’s only Christmas in London and she doesn’t want to spend it volunteering at a homeless shelter, even though this shelter is better than she imagined. She sees a man with a limp and suspects he is homeless. When in reality he is a photographer.
I liked Tiffany’s idea about getting the homeless back to work, or to work for their first time. It saddened me to see how Mac placed his job over Tiffany.
Forget Paris is book 4 of the series. In this book, the reader learns more about Zoe Gallagher. Setting: Paris on Valentine’s Day. Even though this is a series each book can be read as a stand-alone. I would highly suggest reading all the books in order though because some of the same characters are in each book. And the set follows the characters from Christmas through Valentines.
In this story, Zoe is surveying couples who do a lock fastening ceremony. She doesn’t believe a couple can fall in love after only one day of being together or one hour. I found it interesting that Zoe believed arranged marriages work better together than a more modern approach to marriage.
Zoe is planning on testing a stranger known as Gabe Ross. Will they fall into a forever love even after taking great measures to avoid falling in love?
I highly suggest this series to fans of clean Christian romance.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook complimentary the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Believe in Me is book 2 of the series. Setting: London, Christmas Day.
Cara Talbot does not believe in Christmas. But, she wonders if Nick Gallagher, the famous star of “Joey Christmas” could be Mr. Santa. I like that Nick says, “Christmas is about Christ, God’s gift to us.” He challenges Cara to the Twelve Dates of Christmas. A chance to rediscover the joy of Christmas. I loved seeing Cara’s tender side when a hamster got loose because a boy opened the cage and took the hamster out. Also, her love and care for the homeless.
Least Expected is book 2.5 in the series. It reintroduces Maggie Golding who the reader read about in Believe in Me.
Fifty-two-year-old Maggie Golding found Edgar Pettett appealing and thought he would make a good friend, nothing more. Maggie has a past that she prefer to stay there. I did not like how domineering the mother was. I did like to see Edgar stand up to her. I appreciate how he loved Maggie, even against his mom’ wishes. I found it sad that Alice Pettett would disown her son for not following her orders.
A Model Bride is book 3 of the series. Setting: Christmas in London, at a homeless shelter.
This is Tiffany Gallagher’s only Christmas in London and she doesn’t want to spend it volunteering at a homeless shelter, even though this shelter is better than she imagined. She sees a man with a limp and suspects he is homeless. When in reality he is a photographer.
I liked Tiffany’s idea about getting the homeless back to work, or to work for their first time. It saddened me to see how Mac placed his job over Tiffany.
Forget Paris is book 4 of the series. In this book, the reader learns more about Zoe Gallagher. Setting: Paris on Valentine’s Day. Even though this is a series each book can be read as a stand-alone. I would highly suggest reading all the books in order though because some of the same characters are in each book. And the set follows the characters from Christmas through Valentines.
In this story, Zoe is surveying couples who do a lock fastening ceremony. She doesn’t believe a couple can fall in love after only one day of being together or one hour. I found it interesting that Zoe believed arranged marriages work better together than a more modern approach to marriage.
Zoe is planning on testing a stranger known as Gabe Ross. Will they fall into a forever love even after taking great measures to avoid falling in love?
I highly suggest this series to fans of clean Christian romance.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook complimentary the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
June 7, 2020
BELIEVE IN ME
BELIEVE IN ME
Cara hated Christmas, working in the heart of London shopping center
A school girl crush on the grandson, Nick from school. Now Nick was talked into playing Santa at the store. He was an actor, his Faith was strong, and she treasured of how he showed that to her.. Now a card asking him to “believe in me”. A heartwarming story
A MODEL BRIDE
Tiffany looking out a window at the Christmas decorate, and the s ow. Spending time in London, which she hadn’t in years. The disappointment in Paris, was still fresh. Colin having taken enough fashion photography, that Nick was correct about his sister, she was all for fashion. For him regrets he couldn’t save a child in a war zone and losing faith in God. Could she help bring healing in himself and his faith..Beautiful story.
These were my favorite, great clean stories of finding love.
BELIEVE IN ME
Cara hated Christmas, working in the heart of London shopping center
A school girl crush on the grandson, Nick from school. Now Nick was talked into playing Santa at the store. He was an actor, his Faith was strong, and she treasured of how he showed that to her.. Now a card asking him to “believe in me”. A heartwarming story
A MODEL BRIDE
Tiffany looking out a window at the Christmas decorate, and the s ow. Spending time in London, which she hadn’t in years. The disappointment in Paris, was still fresh. Colin having taken enough fashion photography, that Nick was correct about his sister, she was all for fashion. For him regrets he couldn’t save a child in a war zone and losing faith in God. Could she help bring healing in himself and his faith..Beautiful story.
These were my favorite, great clean stories of finding love.
September 15, 2019
Faith, hope and love
A fun and amazing series. It was easy to fall in love with all of these not so perfect characters and feel apart of their stories rooting for love to win. These stories show how we need to learn to let go of the past and look to the future. To learn to forgive ourselves and others for our mistakes to learn from them and move forward.
A favorite quote from one of the stories that is true for all - 'Love found her when she least expected it, but God's plans and purposes had perfect timing. Always.'
Great series. Looking forward to reading more from this very talented author.
A fun and amazing series. It was easy to fall in love with all of these not so perfect characters and feel apart of their stories rooting for love to win. These stories show how we need to learn to let go of the past and look to the future. To learn to forgive ourselves and others for our mistakes to learn from them and move forward.
A favorite quote from one of the stories that is true for all - 'Love found her when she least expected it, but God's plans and purposes had perfect timing. Always.'
Great series. Looking forward to reading more from this very talented author.
April 12, 2018
Four really good books which I read individually. Each love story was unique but interconnected by family or friends. My favorite couple was Tiffany and Mac in A Model Bride. I really enjoyed Least Expected being about an older couple. We get to see romantic love as well as love between family members, friendships formed and strengthened, hurts, forgiveness and faith in the Lord. They are sweet, clean and very romantic.
October 8, 2019
Faith and love journeys to learn from
I enjoyed how each persons’ individual faith journey challenged and encouraged my own journey! I also loved how different the characters really were. It never seems fair when every love story is only about the most beautiful and handsome people that are so brave and good and perfect. Real people, with real flaws and imperfections, all needing a real Savior.
I enjoyed how each persons’ individual faith journey challenged and encouraged my own journey! I also loved how different the characters really were. It never seems fair when every love story is only about the most beautiful and handsome people that are so brave and good and perfect. Real people, with real flaws and imperfections, all needing a real Savior.
April 11, 2020
Awesome Sweet Reads
This series is though provoking & insightful. You can see the characters as well as the characteristics or those all around you (and within yourself!) I’ve gleaned ideas for my own outlook & life - God IS Good! Knowing the WORD & how it applies to you & all those around you will bring you great Peace! Thanks, Autumn!
This series is though provoking & insightful. You can see the characters as well as the characteristics or those all around you (and within yourself!) I’ve gleaned ideas for my own outlook & life - God IS Good! Knowing the WORD & how it applies to you & all those around you will bring you great Peace! Thanks, Autumn!
September 7, 2021
Love is in the air
Four really great stories. I thoroughly enjoyed them. The characters are all so realistic and the way they allow God to use them to help others is an encouragement and example of ways we can also be used by God. The romance is so touching and moving. AUTUMN MACARTHUR is a truly gifted writer, one of my favorites.
Four really great stories. I thoroughly enjoyed them. The characters are all so realistic and the way they allow God to use them to help others is an encouragement and example of ways we can also be used by God. The romance is so touching and moving. AUTUMN MACARTHUR is a truly gifted writer, one of my favorites.
April 11, 2018
You will fall in love with this sweet book. Through Cara and Nick, Maggie and Edgar, Tiffany and Mac, and finally, Zoe and Gabe, love’s stories you will find love, faith, friendship and all that really matters in life.
July 7, 2018
Sweet Romance
I loved reading each of the four books in this series, although I would have been very happy to have had them be longer, much longer! Autumn MacArthur really knows how to write genuine love stories; the kind of tale that isn't degrading in any way.
I loved reading each of the four books in this series, although I would have been very happy to have had them be longer, much longer! Autumn MacArthur really knows how to write genuine love stories; the kind of tale that isn't degrading in any way.
February 4, 2019
God’s love
This is the second set of her books that I have read. Never heard of her before but now that I have found her I want to keep reading. Thought the books were very good. Made you feel like part of the family. Thank you for what you do
This is the second set of her books that I have read. Never heard of her before but now that I have found her I want to keep reading. Thought the books were very good. Made you feel like part of the family. Thank you for what you do
April 16, 2019
I'm touched
I'm always reading and to find clean Christian novels that are realistic are rare. How ever I would prefer you didn't have to take them so far from home. Hardly any Americans actually leave their home state let alone the country. Thank you God Bless.
I'm always reading and to find clean Christian novels that are realistic are rare. How ever I would prefer you didn't have to take them so far from home. Hardly any Americans actually leave their home state let alone the country. Thank you God Bless.
October 6, 2019
A Good Read was Had by All
All four of these stories has its own interesting formula that brings the couple together. Sit back and relax with a nice cup of tea and a plate of cookies and enjoy the read.
All four of these stories has its own interesting formula that brings the couple together. Sit back and relax with a nice cup of tea and a plate of cookies and enjoy the read.
March 21, 2019
Please see individual stories for review.
June 8, 2019
Typos and editing
There are too many typos in those of books. More editing and proofreading, please! A good start, but needs improvement.
There are too many typos in those of books. More editing and proofreading, please! A good start, but needs improvement.
August 1, 2019
I loved Nick’s and Cara’s story. I’ve read Tiff’s and Mac’s story in another story so I didn’t read it. Zoe and Gabe’s story was sweet but quite a few errors.
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