Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!

An American in London was a fun and lighthearted read! Tuesday is such an outgoing and lively FMC, the complete opposite of the more reserved and serious Ben. Their dynamic made for an entertaining contrast, especially as their paths cross during Tuesday’s work trip to London. The twist? Ben is a doppelgänger for the famous actor Daniel De Luca—someone Tuesday was absolutely obsessed with growing up. And to top it off, there’s a convention for the actor happening right at her hotel, making for some hilarious and over-the-top moments.

While the book leans heavily into the cheesy side—maybe a little too much for me—I can see how others might enjoy it more. The banter was fun, the premise was unique, and the romance had its swoon-worthy moments. If you’re looking for a lighthearted escape with an opposites-attract romance, this one is worth picking up!

The chemistry between them is electric, with every bickering exchange somehow dripping with tension. And when that fake fiancée act starts to blur into something a little too real, it’s pure magic. The writing sparkles with humor, but it also sneaks in moments of vulnerability that make you feel everything. It’s the perfect read for anyone who loves a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of swoon-worthy banter and just the right amount of emotional chaos. Absolutely obsessed.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed it although I don’t like first person POV. I much prefer third person which allows the writer to let us inside the head of the hero as well as the heroine.

Tuesday (seriously?) and Ben are a perfect couple and for the entire book there is absolutely no reason why they can’t be together. The fake engagement was well done and probably the best part of the book.

Ben is a sweetie - a total hero. Everyone was nice. London was neglected. The Duke and Duchess were like no Duke and Duchess I’ve ever met, but hey - it’s fiction so that doesn’t really matter.

It was a nice story, but it took forever to reach the happy ending that was heralded from the beginning. I just expected … more.

A good 3 star read.