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London, Actually (London Romance Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Clare Lydon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 313 ratings
She Had One Rule. She Broke It...

Cleo Nightingale, star event-planner and recent member of the 'My Marriage Went Kaput' club, is dipping her toe back in the dating pool. She's armed with one steadfast rule: absolutely no dating younger women. Simple, right?

Enter Becca Cramer, just out of university, footloose and fancy-free. She’s not hunting for love, but as fate would have it, she stumbles right into Cleo's carefully planned life. They share a drunken kiss. They meet again. Then all hell breaks loose…

Prepare yourself for a riot of a ride featuring two weddings, a festival with more drama than EastEnders, a brother nursing a bruised ego, and a bestie who's about to drop. Book five in the much-loved London Romance series delivers yet another hilarious and heartwarming tale: a story of unexpected love, and the joy of not playing by the rules.
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    London Romance Series
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  5. Publication date
    October 21, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JMLF8T3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Custard Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912019939
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  • Book 5 of 9 ‏ : ‎ London Romance Series
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Clare Lydon

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Clare Lydon is a London-based writer of contemporary lesbian romance. She's a No.1 best-seller on lesbian fiction charts around the globe and if you're a sucker for romantic comedies, prepare to fall head over heels in love.

Clare's books deal with the lives & loves of modern lesbians in the real world, and her characters live life in 3D: they laugh, cry, trip over their words, crash into love, say the wrong thing and drink too much. Her books are packed with British wit and bursting at the seams with lesbians, so why not give them a try?

Get a FREE LESBIAN ROMANCE, It Had To Be You, when you join my VIP Readers' Club - just head here: https://www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you

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Customers find this book to be a great installment in the London series, with recurring characters that are as lovable as ever and humor that gives strength to the narrative. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a beautiful uplifting tale, while the writing is well-executed and easy to read. Customers find the book very hard to put down.

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Customers find the book to be a great installment in the London series, with one customer particularly appreciating the characters Becca and Cleo.

"Claire Lydon is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. It was well written and kept me interested throughout the story...." Read more

"I so enjoy reading Ms. Lydon’s London love series! Each one better than the last, they welcome even me, an American, into their circle of lovers,..." Read more

"I really loved Becca and Cleo. This story is about Cleo who is 39 years old and Becca who is 23. They met at a wedding and had a fun night...." Read more

"...entire series to enjoy each book individually, the entire series is definitely worth the read. I can’t wait for book six." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the recurring characters who are as lovable as ever, with humor that gives strength to their personalities.

"...trials are faced and overcome graciously often with humor giving strength to the characters...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the new characters and the recurring characters were as lovable as ever. I'd definitely recommend this book." Read more

"...is one of the authors who possess a skill to create a real-life three dimensions characters...." Read more

"...Great book and awesome characters! Love escaping to London in these books!" Read more

9 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of Cleo and Becca, with one customer highlighting the nice love scenes, while another appreciates the subplots involving Heidi and Duncan.

"...With tears in my eyes and great guffaws I read passages. Honestly, she is an extraordinary writer. The charm and candor can not be overlooked...." Read more

"...It was well written and kept me interested throughout the story. I enjoyed the new characters and the recurring characters were as lovable as ever...." Read more

"...London, Actually was especially touching to me. The theme of allowing love in, even when you’ve been hurt before, even when the odds seem against..." Read more

"...They later fell in love. The story is well written. There are nice love scenes . The story really kept my interest. Has a great ending." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read.

"...Honestly, she is an extraordinary writer. The charm and candor can not be overlooked...." Read more

"...It was well written and kept me interested throughout the story. I enjoyed the new characters and the recurring characters were as lovable as ever...." Read more

"...They later fell in love. The story is well written. There are nice love scenes . The story really kept my interest. Has a great ending." Read more

"This book is very well written. I absolutely love the whole series...." Read more

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Customers find the book very hard to put down.

"...She developed such rich and colorful characters and pits them together effortlessly...." Read more

"A beautiful uplifting story. Easy to read and hard to put down...." Read more

"Really good addition to the series! Such an easy read, very hard to put down too! Can't wait to read Heidi's story next!" Read more

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  • Robin Kenna
    5.0 out of 5 stars So book five in this series is just as good as the previous four or even an edge better!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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    Clare Lydon continues to astound me with her style and never ending humor and sensitivity. I shared pages of this one with my sister as I was howling in laughter, and she joined me! With tears in my eyes and great guffaws I read passages. Honestly, she is an extraordinary writer. The charm and candor can not be overlooked. She developed such rich and colorful characters and pits them together effortlessly. The story is not contrived but rather just real everyday folks going on with a few situations that not everyone faces. The trials are faced and overcome graciously often with humor giving strength to the characters. With the class of the supporting cast of characters Ms Lydon creates she can’t go wrong. Start to finish I loved this book!
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  • Carolyn W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book in an excellent series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    Claire Lydon is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. It was well written and kept me interested throughout the story. I enjoyed the new characters and the recurring characters were as lovable as ever. I'd definitely recommend this book.
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  • Bandra Shark
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the women of London
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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    I so enjoy reading Ms. Lydon’s London love series! Each one better than the last, they welcome even me, an American, into their circle of lovers, friends and family! London, Actually was especially touching to me. The theme of allowing love in, even when you’ve been hurt before, even when the odds seem against you, and even when logic and reason no longer seem applicable, ring true in my life. My wife gave up her job, and her Brooklyn apartment. I gave up on pretending to be straight. Like Cleo and Becca, we learned that as long as you have love, all the rest is just details.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Emily Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another London Love
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
    Format: Kindle
    The fifth book in Clare Lydon's London Romance series is just as charming and sexy as the first four. In this one, you've got a bit of an age gap between the two main characters, Cleo and Becca, but it works because of their connection. Since I am a boss myself, I sometimes had a difficult time sympathizing with Cleo's choice to act on her romantic feelings for her employee. But ultimately the romantic feelings were mutual and Becca wasn't treated differently (either positively or negatively) as a result of the relationship. I was a big fan of Tracey and Heidi, the best friends of the main character and am happy to learn that Heidi will get her own story. I really liked the side story of Cleo being their for Heidi during her pregnancy. Cleo's brother was incredibly annoying, but having two brothers myself, I know that's often how brothers really are, ha ha. Overall, the story played out like a romantic comedy and I enjoyed it. Things sometimes wrap up a little too neatly in romantic comedies, but isn't that why we prefer them to real life? Happiness and love are easier to find and that's why we love to read them. And I love a Clare Lydon romance novel.

    Also so fun to catch up with some of the characters from the previous books in the series, including a wedding!
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  • Pistachio7188
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whenever life is mess up, just read Chapter 38.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    I’m always a big fan of the London Romance series because when life gets tough, there is anything better than British humor, happy ending and a group of funny friends. Clare Lydon is one of the authors who possess a skill to create a real-life three dimensions characters. All characters are distinguished and cannot mistake them to one another. And in London, Actually, I am surprised how much she can improve in every book she publishes.

    In this book, starting with two characters who are so different. Becca, a young optimistic 23-year-old, who believe in love and is ready to begin her adult life, versus Cleo, a divorce 39-year-old, who is scared to heartbroken and uses all energy with everything but love.

    In all romance books, I expect a story how characteristic will go from point A to point B and get together at the end of the book. But Clare Lydon gives me more than that. I see the external journey that Becca and Cleo go through their jobs at the event department, which gives me an opportunity to see that the event organizer works rather than just meaningless mention characters’ jobs titles. And the internal journey, it teaches me that we can always grow and learn new things no matter who old we are. I like that Cleo has learns not to be afraid to lean on other people.

    Whenever life is mess up, just read Chapter 38.
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  • Girt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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    I really loved Becca and Cleo. This story is about Cleo who is 39 years old and Becca who is 23. They met at a wedding and had a fun night. They later fell in love. The story is well written. There are nice love scenes . The story really kept my interest. Has a great ending.
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  • Kari
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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    This book is very well written. I absolutely love the whole series. While you don’t need to read the entire series to enjoy each book individually, the entire series is definitely worth the read. I can’t wait for book six.
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  • C. Powell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
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    If you haven't read this series then you are missing out! Great book and awesome characters!
    Love escaping to London in these books!
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  • mabi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Idade importa?
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 27, 2019
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    De novo a diferença de idade em uma história romântica e divertida.
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  • Iain lindsay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read again
    Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2018
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    Another great book. All are stand alone and great. Humour and intrigue in all. Can’t wait for the next instalment
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  • Helen-Robin Watts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fantastic story with emotional impact
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
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    I have read this book in a day as couldn't put it down, it was beautifully written and following the story and the challenged Cleo and Becca faced in the name of love and attraction was an emotional story, it comes as no surprise the brilliance of the book where Clare is concerned. I absolutely love it and still have the next book to read but slowly spreading my reading out before it all comes to an end. This London series has been an enjoyable journey what I really like is how the characters from one of the previous books make a cameo appearance and it's keeping them in the forefront of my mind, whether this continues through the series I don't know as I am reading the books in order, but when the series I think my heart will be broken, I've grown so attached to characters which doesn't usually happen to Mez but in all Clare's books I feel the same I get so attached and can actually feel emotions during my reading experience. I hope Clare will continue to bring us new books as I will completely miss them if they ever stopped.

    I know I'm a drama queen :-)
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  • Ka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 2, 2018
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    Very well written, entertaining to read, most lovely age-gap romance. Looking forward to Heidi's story in book #6 of the London Romance Series!
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  • Rach Byrne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic addition to the London Series by Clare Lydon.
    Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2019
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    Another fantastic addition to the London Series by Clare Lydon.

    Clio is finally over the disaster that was her marriage when she meets Becca at a family friends wedding. Becca is smart, feisty and incredibly beautiful with her funky style and fun personality. They share a kiss but Clio thinks Becca is too young so she puts it down to a moment of madness and moves on. That is, until one of her new intern turns out to be… Becca.
    They try to hide their growing feelings but it’s undeniable and the sexual chemistry is clear but for Clio, between the age difference and working together, there are just too many reasons for them not to work out.

    What a fantastic story. Loved it! If you are a subscriber to my reviews you will know I love work romances but I love Age-gap romances even more.

    Becca made me swoon big time. She was amazing and I couldn’t understand how Clio could resist her… like the girl has some serious restraint. The chemistry between these two is evident from the moment they meet. There were moments the tension between both Becca and Clio is so palpable I thought they might combust if they didn’t jump each other. The sex scenes (as with most Clare Lydon books) were extremely hot and left me blushing… I love when authors make me blush.

    Best part of any Clare Lydon book, and this book is no acceptation, is the British banter and comedy that is laced all the way through. I can’t wait for the next London book!!

    5 stars
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