Hi, book buddies :-) This week has been hectic, but it's always good news when we get a book that we are positive to love.
FIFTH AVENUE FLIRT
Author: Louise Bay
Release Date: 22 September 2026
The Manhattan Billionaires
What to expect:
- Forced proximity
- Playboy falls hard
- Roommates to lovers
- One Night Stand turns into more
- Slowburn after the hook up
- He falls first
- He falls harder
One week. No falling in love. Then he’ll get me what I want.
Everyone in New York loves Ben East.
He’s charming. Connected. Infuriatingly handsome. The kind of man who can fix almost any
problem with a phone call and a smile.
I don’t trust him for a second.
Sleeping with him, however?
That turns out to be an entirely different matter.
Our one night together is supposed to be exactly that. One night. No expectations,
no complications—and definitely no repeat performance.
Then the deal for my dream hotel falls apart.
I’ve spent my whole life as the baby of my family, the one everyone protects. This hotel is my
chance to prove—to them and to myself—that I can build something on my own.
And Ben is the one man who can help me get it.
MY OPINION
There is this fun pull between Avril and Ben. He's supposed to be a charming master of the masses yet he encounters the most challenging woman who breaks all his expectations. The plot from there is delightfully lively, unexpected and surprisingly intimate.
Once I picked up this book, I devoured it. The story is so easy to read because the narrative feels natural and engaging.
The characters are great. They're very different from me but I wanted to know them. Their issues and longings are relatable, the way they face them and evolve is what makes them human and also interesting.
The romance is hot and fun, yet the relationship also has meaningful depth. I liked the fact that they question things. For example, how Ben is living his life and in terms of connection, or how Avril needs to prove something to herself. I also find it very interesting when the characters are at work, I think it's because they're driven and their jobs are cool ;-)
Ben's arc is thorough and fulfilling. I loved the chats with his brother. However, I thought that Avril's resolution of her conflict wasn't as pronounced and it was resolved in an underwhelming way. I understood her choice but it didn't resonate as much with me.
As a whole, it's highly engaging, hot, meaningful and a pleasure to hang out with all the characters.
*****
ABOUT THE MASTERMIND
International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh – the kind she likes to read.
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).
She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!
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Enjoy your reading life :-)
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