Londyn needs a break from New York so takes a job working for English curator Callum. Soon she is having the summer of her life looking after his two wonderful daughters but is she falling for their father.

Aww this is such a cute story. It's fairly obvious how this story will go and yet I loved it so much. It's a nice and light read with the odd moment of drama in it. The story flows well and the ending us just beautiful. I love Londyn she's so much fun and Callum is great too. What a pairing, a lovely summer romance novel. ( )

A cute and comforting story
3 stars

This is the first book in a new series from Skye McNeil about an opposites attract, sort-of enemies (or at least distrusting acquaintances) to lovers romance. Ms McNeil’s writing flows very smoothly throughout, is engaging and accomplished. Those pages kept themselves turning! She’s definitely an author I will look for again in the future.

The story is a slow, sweet romance that follows a well-known tale. In fact, it’s almost a standard storyline of stiff-upper lip Brit whose life is ‘turned upside down’ by a free-spirited, carefree American who’s been employed as a nanny for his children. It’s got all the elements of a Hallmark/Disney teen type movie including teaching the American to dance, realising what’s most important - job or family, after the disruption of said job by hijinks and shenanigans, of course! I even vibe felt a Sound of Music vibe with the nanny helping the children learn to have fun.

Now none of this is a bad thing. In fact, I love those types of movies and I’ve spent many an afternoon watching them and getting that same happy and comfortable feeling from them that I got with this book. However, following a tried and true pattern can only ever make this a good book rather than a great one.

I liked both Londyn and Callum - separately and together. I feel that Londyn could have easily become a cliched stereotype but instead was a well-rounded and interesting character. I was rooting for her. Likewise for Callum but I did feel, as the book progressed, that he was turning into the cliched English lord type with the family who disdained of anyone not of their rank or wealth.

The romance was really sweet and cute - but hot and steamy it was not. There were no passionate clinches, no ripping clothes off each other and no sweaty sessions. There was one sex scene which did have a little more oomph than the rest of the book - but other than that, it was very much a tame affair. (This didn’t affect my rating - just stating it so folk will know whether it will suit them or not.)

Because it is a sweet romance at its heart - I feel I have to mention the few f-bombs in the story. No problem at all for me but some folk wouldn’t necessarily expect them.

I’m always slightly wary of a Brit popping up in a book set in America. Would he Dick Van-Dyke it up or would he be slightly more subtle? Mostly subtle - I’m happy to say. Just a few ‘let’s throw in a Britishism’ to make this more legit but not enough to annoy. And only a few moments when England and Britain become interchangeable but that’s always going to be a bug bear of mine.

I very much enjoyed this book. It’s a fun way to pass a couple of hours and you’ll finish with a satisfied feeling that you’ve enjoyed a light-hearted tale of love conquering all. The adorable cover deserves its own mention and should I see something similar for the following books in the series then I’ll be sure to give them a go. ( )

4.5 Stars!

Are you in the mood for romance between a hot Brit and an up and coming playwright? Then treat yourself to Skye McNeil's latest novel, Hearts Abroad. This is a fast-paced and well-written read that begins in New York City, takes a turn in Denver, and concludes in the historic city of London. The plot grabbed my attention right from the start, while the characters made me swoon, smile, and even laugh from time to time. This is the first book from the author's brand new series, The Atlas Series, and it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Londyn Bellerose needs a break from her chaotic life in NYC. Putting her probable screenwriting career on hold, she temporarily relocates to Denver, where she has accepted a summer job as a nanny. Her new boss, Callum Archer, is hot, British and quite wealthy. Although his job as a museum curator is very busy and important, his two young daughters are as his pride and joy. Almost immediately, Londyn becomes the mother figure the girls truly need, while bringing fun and adventure into their lives. At the same time, she and Callum begin to develop feelings for one another.

Londyn and Callum are truly charming together. Their flirting is fun and seductive, so when they finally sleep together it is more than just lust. However, a little more heat between them would have been dynamite.

This is an entertaining read that I liked immensely. Ms. McNeil's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand. All the characters come across as genuine and interesting. This book was truly an enjoyable escape, and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via LibraryThing. ( )

I received this for free from Early Reviewers.

This book was a nice light romance with a sweet story. Very fast read and a good way to end the calendar year with an uplifting tale that even involves theatre (one of my main loves). ( )

This book was both predictable and unpredictable, but oftentimes, that is what I am looking for in a romance novel. I want the familiar formula and I want the unexpected and this book delivered both. I liked the characters and I believed the fairy tale. ( )