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Americans Abroad #5
London Holiday
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What happens when the price of saving your job is betraying the woman you love?
Jordan is an American journalist living in London. Now that her struggling newspaper has been sold to an infamous tabloid king, she has one week to produce a tell-all story of the century or she’s out of a job, and out of the country. Then a runaway princess nearly falls in her lap. It seems like the answer to her prayers, but how can she write an exposé on a woman she’s falling in love with?
Abby was a typical California girl, until a twist of fate turned her into Princess Abigail, the heir to the throne of her father’s small European kingdom. When presented with an opportunity to escape her royal duties for a night out on the town while on an official state visit to London, she seizes the chance. But when she’s rescued by the woman of her dreams, she begins to doubt that she can ever return to royal life again.
As they have the time of their lives exploring London together, both Jordan and Abby suspect they may have found their perfect match, but if the secrets they’re hiding are exposed, how can their relationship survive?
London Holiday is a modern-day homage to the classic film Roman Holiday, with a lesbian twist. It is the fifth book in the Americans Abroad series of standalone romantic comedies. Don't miss Waltzing on the Danube, Holme for the Holidays, Stockholm Syndrome, and Letters to Cupid for more stories of American women finding love with other women in distant places across the globe!
What happens when the price of saving your job is betraying the woman you love?
Jordan is an American journalist living in London. Now that her struggling newspaper has been sold to an infamous tabloid king, she has one week to produce a tell-all story of the century or she’s out of a job, and out of the country. Then a runaway princess nearly falls in her lap. It seems like the answer to her prayers, but how can she write an exposé on a woman she’s falling in love with?
Abby was a typical California girl, until a twist of fate turned her into Princess Abigail, the heir to the throne of her father’s small European kingdom. When presented with an opportunity to escape her royal duties for a night out on the town while on an official state visit to London, she seizes the chance. But when she’s rescued by the woman of her dreams, she begins to doubt that she can ever return to royal life again.
As they have the time of their lives exploring London together, both Jordan and Abby suspect they may have found their perfect match, but if the secrets they’re hiding are exposed, how can their relationship survive?
London Holiday is a modern-day homage to the classic film Roman Holiday, with a lesbian twist. It is the fifth book in the Americans Abroad series of standalone romantic comedies. Don't miss Waltzing on the Danube, Holme for the Holidays, Stockholm Syndrome, and Letters to Cupid for more stories of American women finding love with other women in distant places across the globe!
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2020
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Miranda MacLeod
40 books465 followersOriginally from southern California, Miranda now lives in New England and writes heartfelt romances and romantic comedies featuring witty and charmingly flawed women that you'll want to marry. Or just grab a coffee with, if that's more your thing. Before becoming a writer, she spent way too many years in graduate school, worked in professional theater and film, and held temp jobs in just about every office building in downtown Boston. To find out about her upcoming releases, be sure to sign up for her mailing list or follow her on Goodreads!
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January 24, 2022
The princess and the journalist.
London Holiday is a story about a European princess and a journalist and the lies they tell each other and frankly, I thought Jordan, the journalist, was a bit manipulative in the entire episode. Abby and Jordan get to know each other after an unfortunate incident leaves Abby high and out on the streets, but they each decide to keep their identities a secret from each other. Abby's reason is understandable but Jordan's deception has to do with integrity. Jordan is on the brink of being unemployed and the only hope of saving her job is to deliver a huge scoop. She stumbles upon Abby's true identity pretty early on but plays along without revealing her own identity to Abby in order to get the scoop she needs.
I know this sounds like a recipe for disaster and the makings of an angst-filled book, but it's really not. The mood is light like the other stories in the series and the conflict I thought would come, never came. Instead, this story put me in a holiday mood because the characters spend a day or two touring the streets of London and it was fun.
If anyone is wondering why this book is part of the Americans Abroad series, it's because both Abby and Jordan are Americans. Jordan works in London and part of the reason why she's anxious to keep her job is because she likes working in Europe. Abby grew up a Californian girl with her mother until recent events led her parents to reconcile and her being thrusted into European royalty.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Stephanie Murphy and I think it's a good choice. Murphy's voice tends to give off a fairytale vibe, which in my opinion, suits this story.
This audiobook was given to me for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
London Holiday is a story about a European princess and a journalist and the lies they tell each other and frankly, I thought Jordan, the journalist, was a bit manipulative in the entire episode. Abby and Jordan get to know each other after an unfortunate incident leaves Abby high and out on the streets, but they each decide to keep their identities a secret from each other. Abby's reason is understandable but Jordan's deception has to do with integrity. Jordan is on the brink of being unemployed and the only hope of saving her job is to deliver a huge scoop. She stumbles upon Abby's true identity pretty early on but plays along without revealing her own identity to Abby in order to get the scoop she needs.
I know this sounds like a recipe for disaster and the makings of an angst-filled book, but it's really not. The mood is light like the other stories in the series and the conflict I thought would come, never came. Instead, this story put me in a holiday mood because the characters spend a day or two touring the streets of London and it was fun.
If anyone is wondering why this book is part of the Americans Abroad series, it's because both Abby and Jordan are Americans. Jordan works in London and part of the reason why she's anxious to keep her job is because she likes working in Europe. Abby grew up a Californian girl with her mother until recent events led her parents to reconcile and her being thrusted into European royalty.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Stephanie Murphy and I think it's a good choice. Murphy's voice tends to give off a fairytale vibe, which in my opinion, suits this story.
This audiobook was given to me for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2019
London Holiday is the latest installment in the American Abroad series. Every book can be read as a stand-alone. This story leans on the classic romance movie «Roman Holiday».
When Abby’s mother marries her father, she’s suddenly the heir of a small European kingdom. But Princess Abigail is struggling with the expectations and the royal protocol. When she’s visiting London she takes the opportunity to run away for a few hours or maybe a few days. On the run, she meets the American journalist Jordan, which has just one shot to find a tell-all story or she’s losing her job and her visa. Both hiding some important information about themselves. They have a wonderfully short time together with no chance for more, so they think. But sometimes a fairytale is becoming a reality.
The author did a great job in describing the surroundings, the city with all the details, I could picture London in my mind. Abby and Jordan are loveable characters with real-life problems, like losing a job or with the high expectations on a princess, a job Abby wasn‘t looking for. They had to deal with the consequences of their actions as they concerned their family or friends. But it wasn’t with much angst or drama.
It is a very nice and sweet romance and despite that the story took place just over a few days, it didn’t felt rushed or like insta love. Abby and Jordan had great chemistry and the attraction was believable. I enjoyed this book very much.
Recommended for romance and fairytales fans.
My rating 4.5 stars
Many thanks to the author for receiving an ARC for an honest review
When Abby’s mother marries her father, she’s suddenly the heir of a small European kingdom. But Princess Abigail is struggling with the expectations and the royal protocol. When she’s visiting London she takes the opportunity to run away for a few hours or maybe a few days. On the run, she meets the American journalist Jordan, which has just one shot to find a tell-all story or she’s losing her job and her visa. Both hiding some important information about themselves. They have a wonderfully short time together with no chance for more, so they think. But sometimes a fairytale is becoming a reality.
The author did a great job in describing the surroundings, the city with all the details, I could picture London in my mind. Abby and Jordan are loveable characters with real-life problems, like losing a job or with the high expectations on a princess, a job Abby wasn‘t looking for. They had to deal with the consequences of their actions as they concerned their family or friends. But it wasn’t with much angst or drama.
It is a very nice and sweet romance and despite that the story took place just over a few days, it didn’t felt rushed or like insta love. Abby and Jordan had great chemistry and the attraction was believable. I enjoyed this book very much.
Recommended for romance and fairytales fans.
My rating 4.5 stars
Many thanks to the author for receiving an ARC for an honest review
February 16, 2022
MacLeod is always a fun read. She should be a screen writer, very funny and light hearted read. Also a bit of a London travel log.
March 27, 2023
I was really bored reading this one, to be honest. Reading this was a good lesson why show, don't tell is good advice for writers. Because this is all tell and it's just flat as a result. And that meant I had a hard time believing these characters had any chemistry, so I couldn't understand their motivations and, thus, couldn't suspend any disbelief. And this story requires a lot of that. I did like the way the MacLeod manages to wrap it all up, though. But my advice would be to just stick with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck instead.
September 1, 2022
Kindle Unlimited. The last in the American's Abroad series, which are all stand-alone stories set in various places around the world, featuring American Women Loving Women.
This one is a good fun royalty rom-com, with a 'Roman Holiday' story line, only set in London!
Fast paced, but also a good casual read that ticks all the right boxes for a lazy weekend. A princess in disguise, trying to run away from her commitments. A reporter trying to stave off losing her job and visa in London, contemplating selling her soul for the tabloids.
The two meet and start falling in love over the days spent touring London.
Just a sweet, feel good story!
This one is a good fun royalty rom-com, with a 'Roman Holiday' story line, only set in London!
Fast paced, but also a good casual read that ticks all the right boxes for a lazy weekend. A princess in disguise, trying to run away from her commitments. A reporter trying to stave off losing her job and visa in London, contemplating selling her soul for the tabloids.
The two meet and start falling in love over the days spent touring London.
Just a sweet, feel good story!
April 7, 2019
If you're a fan of the movie "Chasing Liberty"- Mandy Moore and "What A Girl Wants" - Amanda Bynes 😱, likeable and sweet leads, touring the city of London, Tesco, Murphy bed, missing the last minute drama, and a story that provides entertainment (please leave your thinking and logic hat aside) + on KU, then why not. I bought it, the inner monologues were a pest but since I highlighted quite a few scenes and did laugh out loud at some of them so I will be rereading it. Not too bad.
December 1, 2022
Surprisingly non royal, which I missed. Didn’t really get to the meat of the joint till 70% in, then excellent.
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February 23, 2022Jordan is barely making ends meet as a journalist working at a scrappy local paper. She stays in a basement that barely has enough room to fold down the Murphy bed and is always slightly damp and cold. She loves her work, even if she is underpaid for it -- which is why it's such a blow when she finds out the paper has been sold to an Australian tabloid and will be pumping out trashy gossip stories from now on. She'll be out of a job soon, and will also lose her work visa, forcing her to return home to the U.S. Her last-ditch plan to stay in London is to find a tabloid-worthy story to write, convincing her new boss that she's worth keeping on staff, but she only has a few days to do it.
Abby is a reluctant royal: her parents (American mom, King of a small European country dad) getting back together and getting married has suddenly made her a princess, and she's having trouble adjusting to the highly regimented life. During a royal event, her lady in waiting gives her some pills to treat a headache, which don't combine well with champagne, and soon Abby finds herself lost and accidentally locked out of the building — without her wallet or phone. Instead of facing the humiliation of trying to convince the guards she's a princess (her photos have been kept out of the paper), she just keeps walking, disappearing into the London crowd, tiara and all.
That's when she bumps into Jordan, who quickly realizes her tenuous plans of a tabloid story will have to be put on hold to rescue this barely-conscious woman dressed as a princess. When they get back to Jordan's place and Abby has fallen asleep, Jordan opens up her laptop to look for story leads and finds a photo of Princess Abigail -- who looks identical to the woman currently asleep in her bed. The tabloid story of her dreams has fallen into her lap.
This is an F/F romance take on Roman Holiday, which I confess I have never seen. Instead, my cultural touchstones were Princess Diaries meets A Christmas Prince. From when I can tell, this retelling stays pretty true to the plot beats of Roman Holiday, at least until the last quarter of the book or so.
It's a fun story about a princess running away from her royal duties and a conflicted journalist torn between getting the story to save her job and staying true to her principles (and also getting the girl). Abby keeps meaning to return to her responsibilities, but she convinces herself to put it off for just an hour longer... one more day... maybe a week. While Abby and Jordan tour London, falling for each other and enjoying the sights, there's a sense of foreboding hanging over them. Jordan has a friend photographer trailing them, taking surreptitious shots of the princess. As they become closer, what will happen when Abby finds out about this dishonesty?
Despite that sense of dread, this stays a fairly light story -- even when I thought more conflict would have made sense (more on that later). Even without that, though, there's tension in Abby and Jordan's turmoil about their choices. Abby feels guilty about not wanting to do what her family expects of her but dreads the life set out ahead of her: "She could all but feel the weight of [the crown] on her head, her neck tensing as if about to snap." Jordan struggles to justify what she's doing as she and Abby get closer, and she can't deny the connection they have. At the same time, the idea of upturning either of their lives over someone they've only known for a few days (and that they're keeping secrets from) feels hard for them to take seriously as an option.
I find that sex scenes in romance novels are so particular for each reader, and this isn't a closed-door romance; it does have several on the page sex scenes. The writing style in these scenes didn't work for me, but that's just a personal preference. The sex scenes do bring up the issue that stuck in my mind while reading, which is also a spoiler:
I also wanted to give a warning for a one-off fatphobic line.
Despite the discomfort I had in that one aspect, I really enjoyed reading this. It's a fun tour of London plus a whirlwind romance, and I can't resist the princess in disguise trope. Also, this is such a small detail, but the little London chapter illustrations are very cute. If you also enjoy F/F princess romances, give this one a try!
This review was originally posted at the Lesbrary.
Abby is a reluctant royal: her parents (American mom, King of a small European country dad) getting back together and getting married has suddenly made her a princess, and she's having trouble adjusting to the highly regimented life. During a royal event, her lady in waiting gives her some pills to treat a headache, which don't combine well with champagne, and soon Abby finds herself lost and accidentally locked out of the building — without her wallet or phone. Instead of facing the humiliation of trying to convince the guards she's a princess (her photos have been kept out of the paper), she just keeps walking, disappearing into the London crowd, tiara and all.
That's when she bumps into Jordan, who quickly realizes her tenuous plans of a tabloid story will have to be put on hold to rescue this barely-conscious woman dressed as a princess. When they get back to Jordan's place and Abby has fallen asleep, Jordan opens up her laptop to look for story leads and finds a photo of Princess Abigail -- who looks identical to the woman currently asleep in her bed. The tabloid story of her dreams has fallen into her lap.
This is an F/F romance take on Roman Holiday, which I confess I have never seen. Instead, my cultural touchstones were Princess Diaries meets A Christmas Prince. From when I can tell, this retelling stays pretty true to the plot beats of Roman Holiday, at least until the last quarter of the book or so.
It's a fun story about a princess running away from her royal duties and a conflicted journalist torn between getting the story to save her job and staying true to her principles (and also getting the girl). Abby keeps meaning to return to her responsibilities, but she convinces herself to put it off for just an hour longer... one more day... maybe a week. While Abby and Jordan tour London, falling for each other and enjoying the sights, there's a sense of foreboding hanging over them. Jordan has a friend photographer trailing them, taking surreptitious shots of the princess. As they become closer, what will happen when Abby finds out about this dishonesty?
Despite that sense of dread, this stays a fairly light story -- even when I thought more conflict would have made sense (more on that later). Even without that, though, there's tension in Abby and Jordan's turmoil about their choices. Abby feels guilty about not wanting to do what her family expects of her but dreads the life set out ahead of her: "She could all but feel the weight of [the crown] on her head, her neck tensing as if about to snap." Jordan struggles to justify what she's doing as she and Abby get closer, and she can't deny the connection they have. At the same time, the idea of upturning either of their lives over someone they've only known for a few days (and that they're keeping secrets from) feels hard for them to take seriously as an option.
I find that sex scenes in romance novels are so particular for each reader, and this isn't a closed-door romance; it does have several on the page sex scenes. The writing style in these scenes didn't work for me, but that's just a personal preference. The sex scenes do bring up the issue that stuck in my mind while reading, which is also a spoiler:
I also wanted to give a warning for a one-off fatphobic line.
Despite the discomfort I had in that one aspect, I really enjoyed reading this. It's a fun tour of London plus a whirlwind romance, and I can't resist the princess in disguise trope. Also, this is such a small detail, but the little London chapter illustrations are very cute. If you also enjoy F/F princess romances, give this one a try!
This review was originally posted at the Lesbrary.
December 6, 2019
I’v listened to all the books in the Americans abroad series and they’re all wonderful I think Stephanie Murphy did a great job as always. I consider these romcom books.They are sweet romances and a lot of fun to read.
April 5, 2019
London Holiday demands a total suspension of disbelief, but delivers a wonderful lesbian rom com.
A newly minted princess called Abigail Mallard pulls an improbable run away while on an official royal trip to London. In a series of unlikely circumstances, she meets Jordan Baxter who is a principled but desperate reporter.
The two women embark on a three day whirlwind London Holiday. The plot and storyline telescope in this character driven romance. Abby, aka Ducky, and Jordan sparkle as the easy going Americans touring London and exploring their feelings. I was happily swept up in MacLeod's modern fairytale and high concept lesbian romance. The Americans Abroad series keeps balancing the magic of tourism with the dream of the perfect HEA. It favours different variations that place the characters squarely on the ground, but with their heads in the clouds.
A newly minted princess called Abigail Mallard pulls an improbable run away while on an official royal trip to London. In a series of unlikely circumstances, she meets Jordan Baxter who is a principled but desperate reporter.
The two women embark on a three day whirlwind London Holiday. The plot and storyline telescope in this character driven romance. Abby, aka Ducky, and Jordan sparkle as the easy going Americans touring London and exploring their feelings. I was happily swept up in MacLeod's modern fairytale and high concept lesbian romance. The Americans Abroad series keeps balancing the magic of tourism with the dream of the perfect HEA. It favours different variations that place the characters squarely on the ground, but with their heads in the clouds.
October 12, 2022
A modern twist on one of my fave films “Roman Holiday”
This was such a sweet and fun read. Loved the detailed setting of London, felt like I was there. Leads chemistry was felt throughout. Read it al in one sitting.
This was such a sweet and fun read. Loved the detailed setting of London, felt like I was there. Leads chemistry was felt throughout. Read it al in one sitting.
June 4, 2019
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this audiobook.
I found this story of a journalist and a princess to be sweet. I had some difficulty getting into the story in the first chapter or two, but I think that was more on me than the author (a combination of me making assumptions that were incorrect as well as the fact that I probably wasn't listening as closely as I would be paid attention had I been reading the book myself).
Once I had our main characters clear in my mind, there was plenty to enjoy as the two learned about each other and about the city. The circumstances of their meeting was funny and it was fun to imagine their London adventures. I was less fond of the length of time that , but that is probably my conflict-averse self preferring multiple small conflicts quickly resolved than waiting for a larger conflict that appears inevitable.
But this is a romance, so HEA and all's well that ends well. I am quite glad I got the chance to experience this book. I had previously read another in the series for a book club, but I will have to go back and read the books I've missed, too!
I found this story of a journalist and a princess to be sweet. I had some difficulty getting into the story in the first chapter or two, but I think that was more on me than the author (a combination of me making assumptions that were incorrect as well as the fact that I probably wasn't listening as closely as I would be paid attention had I been reading the book myself).
Once I had our main characters clear in my mind, there was plenty to enjoy as the two learned about each other and about the city. The circumstances of their meeting was funny and it was fun to imagine their London adventures. I was less fond of the length of time that , but that is probably my conflict-averse self preferring multiple small conflicts quickly resolved than waiting for a larger conflict that appears inevitable.
But this is a romance, so HEA and all's well that ends well. I am quite glad I got the chance to experience this book. I had previously read another in the series for a book club, but I will have to go back and read the books I've missed, too!
February 9, 2020
3.5 stars. Roman Holiday is one of my all time favourite films. It’s an absolutely classic gem and I was concerned that this book would pale in comparison, or worse, treat it very badly. I needn’t have worried. MacLeod has written a delightful book with the ending I think everyone was wishing for the original couple in the film.
I am reviewing the Audiobook version and I’m afraid I have had to knock half a star off because of the narration by Stephanie Murphy. As I have mentioned with other audiobooks, she should just not narrate books that include British accents. She surpassed herself this time with her attempt at a Scottish accent. It is just so painful to listen to it spoils the book. Pity.
I am reviewing the Audiobook version and I’m afraid I have had to knock half a star off because of the narration by Stephanie Murphy. As I have mentioned with other audiobooks, she should just not narrate books that include British accents. She surpassed herself this time with her attempt at a Scottish accent. It is just so painful to listen to it spoils the book. Pity.
March 14, 2019
I found myself having a difficult time getting invested in this story than with any other books I have read by MacLeod. So, I decided to take it a chapter at a time and see where it went. Yep, glad I did. I was rewarded with a story that made me laugh, made me roll my eyes at the precarious situations in which Jordan and Abby found themselves and at times wanting to give them each a kick-start. This is a light-hearted romantic comedy for a day when you can put your feet up, have a glass of wine (or in my case, a hearty Guinness Extra Stout) and get ready to enjoy a few laughs. And who wouldn’t want to date or marry a Princess!
March 24, 2019
This story was an adventure through the city of London. I’m hoping to travel there someday, so reading this story gave me ideas on what to see while there! The main characters are cute together and the way they both try to hide their identities is a good addition to the story. I don’t think I would make a good princess. So I felt bad for Abby and her wanting to be free of her duties. I was happy to find Jordan had a heart and ended up being the good person Abby thought she was. Overall, I enjoyed Miranda’s story of love in London! It was a quick enjoyable ride through London!
January 9, 2020
A story similar to a Roman Holiday with a twist or two. Abby was heir to a small European, while struggling with the regulations and protocol. Wanting freedom if only for a short time, she embarks on that while she was in London. Meeting Jordan brought challenges, fun, and both have secrets.
Good story to enjoy and laugh with Abby and Jordan. Given ARC audio which was good for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
Good story to enjoy and laugh with Abby and Jordan. Given ARC audio which was good for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
June 1, 2021
This was okay
July 16, 2022
Very Funny. Loved it.
Abby is a runaway princess who is out and incognito on the streets of London. She needs a break from the confines of royal life and seizes it the moment she gets a chance, albeit slightly unprepared with no phone and no money. After she gets into quite an embarrassing pickle, she is rescued by a charming journalist, Jordan, who happens to have a contract to turn in a big expose for a tabloid rag. Jordan quickly figures out Abby’s true identity and realizes that she has the story of a lifetime at her apartment.
This book was just what I needed at just the right time. I had just finished a psychological thriller that left me completely creeped out, so I was totally in the mood for something to lift me back up. Even before I started reading, I was certain that this book would be a total pick-me-up simply because it was written by Miranda MacLeod. I was not wrong.
However, I must admit, after maybe 5-10 pages in, I was having trouble getting into the book. What was wrong with me? Then I realized, it wasn’t this book that was the problem. The problem was I was still working to get out of the funky mood that I was in after having finished the psychological thriller that did not have a happy ending. At. All. I told myself to keep reading, and I did. And, I’m so happy that I did. Jordan is so funny. I was literally laughing out loud when Jordan first meets the Princess and then later when she is locked outside her apartment while the Princess is supposedly inside taking a bath. Extremely well written.
Now, there are a few things that a reader might say something like, “Oh, come on, that’d never happen in real life’. But, these kinds of things happen in Rom-Coms all the time, so take it with a grain of salt and just enjoy the story, because this is a good one. There were several times that I thought to myself, this could be a movie. And that’s why I give this one 5 stars. That, and it brightened my whole mood.
Abby is a runaway princess who is out and incognito on the streets of London. She needs a break from the confines of royal life and seizes it the moment she gets a chance, albeit slightly unprepared with no phone and no money. After she gets into quite an embarrassing pickle, she is rescued by a charming journalist, Jordan, who happens to have a contract to turn in a big expose for a tabloid rag. Jordan quickly figures out Abby’s true identity and realizes that she has the story of a lifetime at her apartment.
This book was just what I needed at just the right time. I had just finished a psychological thriller that left me completely creeped out, so I was totally in the mood for something to lift me back up. Even before I started reading, I was certain that this book would be a total pick-me-up simply because it was written by Miranda MacLeod. I was not wrong.
However, I must admit, after maybe 5-10 pages in, I was having trouble getting into the book. What was wrong with me? Then I realized, it wasn’t this book that was the problem. The problem was I was still working to get out of the funky mood that I was in after having finished the psychological thriller that did not have a happy ending. At. All. I told myself to keep reading, and I did. And, I’m so happy that I did. Jordan is so funny. I was literally laughing out loud when Jordan first meets the Princess and then later when she is locked outside her apartment while the Princess is supposedly inside taking a bath. Extremely well written.
Now, there are a few things that a reader might say something like, “Oh, come on, that’d never happen in real life’. But, these kinds of things happen in Rom-Coms all the time, so take it with a grain of salt and just enjoy the story, because this is a good one. There were several times that I thought to myself, this could be a movie. And that’s why I give this one 5 stars. That, and it brightened my whole mood.
June 15, 2019
**This review is for the audiobook on Audible.**
London Holiday: Americans Abroad, Book 5 by Miranda MacLeod, narrated by Stephanie Murphy is an entertaining and engaging romantic comedy that's full of adventure, surprise, and light-hearted fun. This is the first book I've listened to in the Amercians Abroad series, so I wasn't sure what to expect, mainly because I've never read a book about two lesbians who have a romantic interest in one another. I was pleasantly surprised! I'm so happy I decided to add this one to my library because I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. I love to travel, which is why I was originally drawn to this book. Needless to say, I loved exploring and learning about places I've never been before, alongside these two....and never once did they make me feel like a 3rd wheel. Hehee! Really, though, it is very well-written; the dialogue is excellent and the details are descriptive. Because I stayed smiling and laughing throughout, I definitely plan to check out the rest of the series!
This was also my first time listening to narrator Stephanie Murphy. I thought her performance was awesome, and she made my overall experience that much better. So much, in fact, that I forgot I was listening to a narrator tell the story! Isn't that the best?! She brought the events and characters to life and made me feel like I was part of the story. I loved it!
Overall, London Holiday: Americans Abroad, Book 5 by Miranda MacLeod, narrated by Stephanie Murphy gets a well-deserved 5/5 stars! I recommend this audiobook to those looking for a light and sweet romantic comedy, filled with adventure, laughs, and lots of fun.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)
London Holiday: Americans Abroad, Book 5 by Miranda MacLeod, narrated by Stephanie Murphy is an entertaining and engaging romantic comedy that's full of adventure, surprise, and light-hearted fun. This is the first book I've listened to in the Amercians Abroad series, so I wasn't sure what to expect, mainly because I've never read a book about two lesbians who have a romantic interest in one another. I was pleasantly surprised! I'm so happy I decided to add this one to my library because I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. I love to travel, which is why I was originally drawn to this book. Needless to say, I loved exploring and learning about places I've never been before, alongside these two....and never once did they make me feel like a 3rd wheel. Hehee! Really, though, it is very well-written; the dialogue is excellent and the details are descriptive. Because I stayed smiling and laughing throughout, I definitely plan to check out the rest of the series!
This was also my first time listening to narrator Stephanie Murphy. I thought her performance was awesome, and she made my overall experience that much better. So much, in fact, that I forgot I was listening to a narrator tell the story! Isn't that the best?! She brought the events and characters to life and made me feel like I was part of the story. I loved it!
Overall, London Holiday: Americans Abroad, Book 5 by Miranda MacLeod, narrated by Stephanie Murphy gets a well-deserved 5/5 stars! I recommend this audiobook to those looking for a light and sweet romantic comedy, filled with adventure, laughs, and lots of fun.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)
January 15, 2022
This was another excellent read in this collection. The story starts with Jordan, a reporter for a London news source called the Crier. The paper has just been bought out by a tabloid owner from Australia, putting Jordan and her fellow reporters on the edge of employment--unless they can find a juicy exclusive to feature in the new tabloid. Recognizing the prospects of unemployment and dwindling resources, Jordan decides to find the perfect exclusive.
Meanwhile, Abby, aka Princess Abigail, is preparing for a State meal that evening in Kensington Palace. Abby is far from enjoying her role as a princess, given that she feels she has no life or independence. Abby's anxiety is palpable as she is dressed up as if a doll. Along with some champagne, her countess soon gives Abby meds to ease her fears. Abby soon finds herself affected by the mixture and becomes lost, somehow finding herself outside and swept up with tourists.
Thus begins a hilarious sequence of events where Jordan meets Abby in a burlesque theater. The story unfolds from here, in which the true identities and occupations of each are unknown to the other. They slowly realize their special attraction, connection, and respect for each other, and the need to be true to themselves.
I love MacLeod as a lesfic author because she is so skilled at developing her story's characters, their relationships, and her ability to evoke copious laughter in some scenes and joy, smiles, grins, sadness, and tears in others. I look forward to diving into some of the other stories in this collection (I have read Holme for the Holidays twice!).
Meanwhile, Abby, aka Princess Abigail, is preparing for a State meal that evening in Kensington Palace. Abby is far from enjoying her role as a princess, given that she feels she has no life or independence. Abby's anxiety is palpable as she is dressed up as if a doll. Along with some champagne, her countess soon gives Abby meds to ease her fears. Abby soon finds herself affected by the mixture and becomes lost, somehow finding herself outside and swept up with tourists.
Thus begins a hilarious sequence of events where Jordan meets Abby in a burlesque theater. The story unfolds from here, in which the true identities and occupations of each are unknown to the other. They slowly realize their special attraction, connection, and respect for each other, and the need to be true to themselves.
I love MacLeod as a lesfic author because she is so skilled at developing her story's characters, their relationships, and her ability to evoke copious laughter in some scenes and joy, smiles, grins, sadness, and tears in others. I look forward to diving into some of the other stories in this collection (I have read Holme for the Holidays twice!).
March 19, 2019
What I like of Miranda’s style is the fluidity for romantic comedy. It is always a treat and a great way to spend a good time, having a very gratifying reading. She never fails to put a smile on my face. This one is the fifth instalment of the Americans abroad series and it is inspired in the movie “Roman Holiday”.
Abby was a happy California girl, but when her parents finally got married, she becomes the heir of her father’s little European Kingdom. But she is feeling out of her element. One night there’s an unusual incident that takes her to the city, where she is rescued by an American journalist. Jordan is about to lose her job and as consequence her visa. As soon as they met sparks fly all over, but neither reveal who they really are. The big question is if they will make it through the lies and real life.
It is a very beautiful, sweet story. Has very lovable characters with a glimmering chemistry and growing attraction. The description of the places they visit is very detailed and delightful, like being there. I enjoyed it very much and their misadventures made me laugh so much.
It’s a light and funny comedy, a real cute story. I loved the growth of the main characters, and the build-up of the romance. It is undoubtedly a wonderful fairy tale.
It is a very enjoyable read that I’d like to recommend.
I received an ARC copy of the book from the author and voluntarily leaving my review.
Abby was a happy California girl, but when her parents finally got married, she becomes the heir of her father’s little European Kingdom. But she is feeling out of her element. One night there’s an unusual incident that takes her to the city, where she is rescued by an American journalist. Jordan is about to lose her job and as consequence her visa. As soon as they met sparks fly all over, but neither reveal who they really are. The big question is if they will make it through the lies and real life.
It is a very beautiful, sweet story. Has very lovable characters with a glimmering chemistry and growing attraction. The description of the places they visit is very detailed and delightful, like being there. I enjoyed it very much and their misadventures made me laugh so much.
It’s a light and funny comedy, a real cute story. I loved the growth of the main characters, and the build-up of the romance. It is undoubtedly a wonderful fairy tale.
It is a very enjoyable read that I’d like to recommend.
I received an ARC copy of the book from the author and voluntarily leaving my review.
March 16, 2019
Totes ridiculous storyline but fun. TBH if you read the blurb you know it’s not a documentary your reading so the ridiculous comment isn’t actually a criticism. About a third of the way I wasn’t enjoying the deception each character was playing on the other - or rather one of them in particular. Sure however that all will end well, I happilyish continued reading. Halfway through. deception on both sides still going on. Although not much time has passed in the novels time span I am kind of impatiently waiting for the shoe to drop. Not with tension of “oh it’s an impossible situation, however will it be resolved” as the situation is so unlikely that there isn’t really any tension for me as a reader. I felt the middle dragged on and was a bit flat. I was also concerned the reveal would be a big dramatic, destroying event ( I was wrong). At the beginning this was a 3 star. Half way through this was a 2 star. It creaked back to a 3 star as I liked the end resolution enough to regrade Overall a 3 star. You may rate it higher especially if you are looking for a light, angst free read.
March 25, 2019
What a fun little book! Need a beach read or a nod to fairy tales with a twist? This is it. Though it was a little predictable, I still couldn't go to sleep until 3:00 in the morning as I wanted to see what would happen.
In our crazy cyber-gossipy world, a princess and a journalist fall in love, quite by accident. Fun and adventure happen, lots of London is explored.
Beyond these words, I am afraid I will ruin your discovery of this gem if I tell you more. This book was just a lightweight read to fill the moments between heavier books. I probably won't read it again but I am now a fan of this author and will read more by her. Enjoy!
In our crazy cyber-gossipy world, a princess and a journalist fall in love, quite by accident. Fun and adventure happen, lots of London is explored.
Beyond these words, I am afraid I will ruin your discovery of this gem if I tell you more. This book was just a lightweight read to fill the moments between heavier books. I probably won't read it again but I am now a fan of this author and will read more by her. Enjoy!
March 11, 2019
The lost princess is rescued by a fellow American.
Finding out that she may be a Queen in waiting and suddenly finding herself lost in London almost unhinges the young Queen in waiting. She is rescued by a fellow American who is also a reporter. The reporter knows who she is but the future Queen is unaware of what her rescuer does for a living. What follows is story that some reporters may or maybe not never wish happens to them, do they turn the story in or choose to bury it? Enjoy!
Finding out that she may be a Queen in waiting and suddenly finding herself lost in London almost unhinges the young Queen in waiting. She is rescued by a fellow American who is also a reporter. The reporter knows who she is but the future Queen is unaware of what her rescuer does for a living. What follows is story that some reporters may or maybe not never wish happens to them, do they turn the story in or choose to bury it? Enjoy!
March 22, 2019
London Holiday
An update of a princess meeting a commoner(journalist).This was funny at times. A princess who only months ago was living in America until her father married her mother and now she is royalty. She is attending an event when her lady-in-waiting gives her some pills,she wanders off feeling dizzy and the next thing she is outside and decides to explore. Now the fun begins.
Miranda Macleod (author) did a good job writing this and certainly knows how to make you laugh. Recommend yes
An update of a princess meeting a commoner(journalist).This was funny at times. A princess who only months ago was living in America until her father married her mother and now she is royalty. She is attending an event when her lady-in-waiting gives her some pills,she wanders off feeling dizzy and the next thing she is outside and decides to explore. Now the fun begins.
Miranda Macleod (author) did a good job writing this and certainly knows how to make you laugh. Recommend yes
January 24, 2020
This was an engaging story. The dialogue was crisp and expressive. Jordan and Abby's chemistry was evident at first meeting. The only thing saving Abby from performing burlesque was her over medicated state and Jordan, at the club only for interviews. I had to laugh at the entire episode. The three days passed with me reading about the many locations to visit during a visit to London. Reading the love story developing between the two women was enjoyable. I'd recommend this well written book to others to read.
March 17, 2019
This is #5 in the Americans Abroad Series. Once again the author has written an easy read with believable ups and downs. Her storyline with leads Abby (Princess Abigail) and Jordan (journalist) is smartly sketched with London descriptions transporting you there while you are reading. Drama, angst, and romance blended well into another McLeod hit. Recommend with 4.5 stars. Copy rec'd from the author (through Book Funnel) for a voluntary review.
August 13, 2019
Unique storyline
This was a charming story and the main characters were presented well. The storyline stayed true throughout this story, and provided the reader with a bit of humor throughout this book. Some of the problems Abby encounters are priceless and Jordan coming to her rescue albeit not voluntary at the beginning mad the story. Overall a good read that this reader thoroughly enjoyed.
This was a charming story and the main characters were presented well. The storyline stayed true throughout this story, and provided the reader with a bit of humor throughout this book. Some of the problems Abby encounters are priceless and Jordan coming to her rescue albeit not voluntary at the beginning mad the story. Overall a good read that this reader thoroughly enjoyed.
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March 6, 2020Great novel about love vs integrity and money
What would you do when you meet a very drunken girl in a burlesque show in Soho (London)? You just list your job at a soon to be sleazy tabloid, but the woman turned out to be a princess? Falling madly in love in two days is unlikely to occur, hey this is a omance novel do reality leaves the planet. Its s fun and sweet read but what you expect from Ms Maclead. Spoiler there's an HEA ( it's a romance novel what do you expect?
What would you do when you meet a very drunken girl in a burlesque show in Soho (London)? You just list your job at a soon to be sleazy tabloid, but the woman turned out to be a princess? Falling madly in love in two days is unlikely to occur, hey this is a omance novel do reality leaves the planet. Its s fun and sweet read but what you expect from Ms Maclead. Spoiler there's an HEA ( it's a romance novel what do you expect?
March 9, 2019
A fun trip
This is a wonderful story inspired by the classic romance movie "Roman Holiday". The leading ladies are well written and the chemistry between them jumps off the page. The addition of a touch of social commentary about the state of modern media makes the story all the better.
This is a wonderful story inspired by the classic romance movie "Roman Holiday". The leading ladies are well written and the chemistry between them jumps off the page. The addition of a touch of social commentary about the state of modern media makes the story all the better.
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