Name: From LA to London, with Love
Item: From LA to London, with Love
Rating: 4
Author: Sohaib Farooq

Loved it! 😍

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel-good story with a touch of romance and adventure.

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Move over Chris Evans, Hemsworth, Pine and Pratt, there's a new Hollywood Chris in town...

Sophie Shah thinks dating an American movie star is a terrible idea. For a start, she’s got her hands full with her baby son and new business venture. And she’s just not that interested in red carpets, fancy parties and private jets. Anyway, there’s no way the man recently voted the “sexiest man alive” would be interested in a single mom who lives with her parents… right?

Publicly humiliated, movie star Chris Trent has fled to London to film a period drama. Focused on redeeming his reputation and improving his (questionable) British accent, a new relationship is the last thing on his mind. And Chris doesn’t pack light—he brings all his baggage with him.

Sophie’s and Chris’s worlds couldn’t be more different, but as their relationship unfolds they begin to think that maybe, just maybe, they could have a future together. But some baggage is hard to offload.

From LA to London with Love by Elizabeth Luly is an endearing and captivating tale of love, self-discovery, and adventure. Evie, a young woman who has always led a sheltered existence in Los Angeles, travels on her journey throughout the book. Evie feels adrift and uncertain about her place in the world after her father dies. Her life, however, takes an unexpected turn when she meets a lovely British man named Alex.

The book takes place in both Los Angeles and London, and Luly does a fantastic job of vividly describing both places. The author does a particularly good job of capturing Evie's experiences while she is in London, from her excursions to well-known sites like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace to her interactions with the local way of life. Reading this book made me feel as though I were there with Evie, discovering London's sights, sounds, and smells for the first time.

The growth of Evie's character is one of the book's highlights. She is presented as a young woman who is somewhat sheltered and naive at the start of the narrative, but as she encounters new situations and people, she develops and matures. This is especially clear in the way she interacts with Alex and Sarah, her best friend from back home. The author, Luly, does a fantastic job of illustrating how Evie's experiences in London aid her in discovering her own identity and sense of place in the world. Evie's journey of self-discovery is compelling and relatable.

The romance between Evie and Alex is also a highlight of the novel. Their relationship is sweet and genuine, and Luly does an excellent job of depicting the ups and downs of a long-distance relationship. The obstacles they face, such as distance and cultural differences, feel authentic and add to the story's tension and drama. Evie and Alex's chemistry is palpable, and their scenes together are among the most memorable and romantic in the book.

The novel's supporting cast is another source of strength. Sarah, Evie's best friend, is an excellent foil to Evie's sheltered upbringing, and their conversations about life and love are insightful and frequently humorous. Alex's London friends and family are also well-drawn and add depth to the story. Alex's grandmother, a Holocaust survivor who shares her experiences with Evie, is one of the most intriguing characters. This subplot enriches the story by adding a poignant and thought-provoking element.

Overall, From LA to London, with Love is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to romance and travel fiction fans. The characters are likeable and relatable, the settings are vividly described, and the universal themes of love and self-discovery run throughout. The novel's pacing is well-balanced, and Luly's writing is engaging and easy to read. This is a book I would recommend to anyone looking for a feel-good story with a dash of romance and adventure.

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