A review by lauriereadsrom1
Love ad Lib by Evie Alexander
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As he approaches his 30th birthday, Lord Henry Foxbrooke, heir to the Duke of Somerset, is a happily single workaholic living in London. The problem is that his family wants to see him married and settled back at the family estate, Foxbrooke Manor. Desperate to avoid his eccentric family's "help" in finding a wife, Henry impulsively makes up a fictional girlfriend and decides to ask his new acquaintance, improv actress Libby Fletcher, to take on the role. In need of the cash Henry's offering, Libby accepts, and they set out for the weekend of birthday celebrations Henry never wanted. Somewhere along the way, their fake relationship starts to feel very real, but what happens when it's time for them to return to London?
If ever a book could be described as a "romp," this is the one! Henry and Libby's story was fresh, fun, fast-paced, and lively, and I couldn't put it down. The laughter started while I was reading the prologue and didn't stop until the very end. I adored Henry and Libby both individually and as a couple; even though he came across as a bit of a grump at first, Henry was the sweetest, most thoughtful man, and Libby was so delightfully bubbly and quirky. They were a perfect balance for each other and I loved cheering them on to their HEA.
After just one book (and a novella), I can already tell that this is going to be another fantastic series from Evie Alexander. I highly recommend "Love ad Lib" and can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
*Review copy provided by the author via BookSirens. All opinions expressed are my own.
If ever a book could be described as a "romp," this is the one! Henry and Libby's story was fresh, fun, fast-paced, and lively, and I couldn't put it down. The laughter started while I was reading the prologue and didn't stop until the very end. I adored Henry and Libby both individually and as a couple; even though he came across as a bit of a grump at first, Henry was the sweetest, most thoughtful man, and Libby was so delightfully bubbly and quirky. They were a perfect balance for each other and I loved cheering them on to their HEA.
After just one book (and a novella), I can already tell that this is going to be another fantastic series from Evie Alexander. I highly recommend "Love ad Lib" and can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
*Review copy provided by the author via BookSirens. All opinions expressed are my own.