*London Bound: A Heart Of The City Romance

Description

Like so many of her university friends, Kate Brown is London bound, but unlike her friends - who had the chance to enjoy the beer, sights and attractions of the UK - Kate is instead visiting her grandmother (who may or may not be the devil). Wanting nothing more than to be a normal, independent twenty-something living it up in ol' London town, Kate finds herself a prisoner in her grandmother's Kensington terrace, daydreaming about the holiday that could have been. But when Kate is almost run over by the ridiculously good looking Jack Baker, it leaves her wondering if being out and about is such a good idea after all, especially when she catches herself laughing at his jokes. One thing Kate knows for sure is that she has to avoid Jack at all costs. But with her balcony facing his, you can pretty much guarantee Kate's London adventure is going to be anything but boring ...PRAISE FOR CJ DUGGAN'S PREVIOUS BOOKS: 'I loved this book - it's the perfect beach read.' - Flying Through Pages 'I loved every moment ...CJ is a born storyteller that breathes a realism into her characters and situations that we've all found ourselves in.'
- Diva Book Nerd 'PARADISE CITY is the same brand of feel good, fun and sexy romance that I have come to love from this author' - Book Briefs 'I love Duggan's writing and PARADISE CITY was a hoot. I cannot wait for the next book! Is it August yet?' - Reading With ABC 'Duggan's writing is addictive, and I really didn't want to put this book down.' - Escape Into Words 'PARADISE CITY is going to be on my mind until I can get my greedy eyes on PARADISE ROAD. I need that book yesterday!' - Book Cat Pin 'A fast paced fun read with so many steamy situations.' - Dreamy Addictions 'Guaranteed her readers will come back for more.' - My Guilty Obsession 'Drama, deception, love and a little mystery ...the ending left me hungry for the next book! I can't wait for PARADISE ROAD!' - Paranormal Tendencies on Goodreads 'A bit of HOME AND AWAY meets PUBERTY BLUES feel about the novel makes is a great read for older teens and YA. I will be desperately waiting for part 2 in September.' - Samantha on Goodreads 'Again Ms Duggan had created a winner. Paradise City was a perfect introduction to the series and characters. I was left needing more and it had so much laugh-out-loud fun.
This really did have everything from intrigue to addiction, realism of high school antics, steamy sizzles and fast paced readability. I am certainly hooked and desperately want more of all these characters. I highly recommend this to all new adult readers, fan-bloody-tastic!' - Turner's Antics 'This is my first taste of Duggan's work and it won't be the last ...It's a story that will have you coming back for more.' - Sassy Book Lovers 'convincing and authentic ...Perfect for fans of Abbi Glines and Anna Todd, PARADISE CITY is a fun and exciting read about love, family and surviving high school.' - Fictional Thoughts

Reviews

C.J. Duggan has hit it out of the park with London Bound. I honestly can't say a bad word about this book. If you havent yet read London Bound do it now. You will thank me later. -- Geramie Kate Barker * Gemsbooknook * I was hooked from the first page, I just couldn't put this book down till I'd finished it. -- Emma Bramley * Obsessed Book Reviews * C.J. Duggan's Heart of the City series is like an all-chocolate buffet - I simply can't get enough of this new adult series of standalone books about young women in a big, beautiful city... London Bound certainly doesn't disappoint, mixing fashion, elegant hotels and a hot gentleman. -- Jeanie Misko * Good Reads * It starts off very sweet with a friends to lovers theme [but] soon turns to a steamier, sneaky romance between Jack and Kate -- Jeanie Misko * Sam Still Reading * I will definitely add CJ Duggan to my fav authors. Can't wait to read the other books in this series. -- Mandi Sheline * Island of Reading * These books are about witty banter, burning chemistry, hilarious and sexy encounters. I have enjoyed each trip around the world so far and can't wait to see where CJ Duggan takes us next. -- Helen Hancock * The Royal Reviews * I really like London Bound: it's sweet, got some sexy moments and Kate and Jack are adorable together. -- Valeen Robertson * Good Reads * C.J. has written such a beautiful story that it makes you fall in love with London -- Jacinta Brown * Goodreads * A lovely, light, enjoyable, easy read with some laugh out loud moments. I loved all these characters so much, and I've got to say, Jack is pretty perfect. -- Pamela Lilley * Good Reads via Netgalley * I was hooked from the first page... the characters are both funny and sweet. This book will make you swoon over and over again as you read. -- Emma Bramley * Obsessed Book Reviews * their very sensual affair will have you needing a fan ... -- Helen Sibbritt * Contemporary Romance Reads * more than just a romance, it had romantic love but also a familial connection and love and a friendship. -- Ashleigh Meikle * The Book Muse * another delightful read that I could not put down -- Bec Wallis * Book Magic * Another great instalment in the Heart of the City series -- Tamara * Goodreads * It has been wonderful to be taken around the world with this series, and I look forward to what Ms Duggan brings us next. -- Janeane * Goodreads * I loved this book, Jack was quite charming, and Kate was a lovable character. * Heather Andrews, Netgalley * A fun read, with some great humour tucked in, fabulous clothes, and a snapshot of the London Experience * Jeanie Zelos, Netgalley * Another great instalment in the Heart of the City series * Goodreads * Review -- Crissy Mackey * Goodreads * Tamara Roach posted another Good Reads review and had this to say: 'Another great instalment in the Heart of the City series, London Bound follows Kate (who made a small cameo in Paris Lights) and her sexy, cocky and somewhat dangerous neighbour Jack... Is this the last book in the series? I'm not sure, but I hope not. -- Bec Wallis * Good Reads * Janeanne says: 'It is always a bittersweet moment when a series comes to an end, but with the Heart Of The City series, Ms Duggan has certainly left the best till last... Ms Duggan drew me into the story through the easy flow of the story and her well paced writing. I am not much of a NA reader (since I am an old fart), however she is one writer that I will always pick up her stories. It has been wonderful to be taken around the world with this series, and I look forward to what Ms Duggan brings us next. -- Janeanne * BJs Book Blog * Overall, this third book in Ms Duggan's Heart of the City series was another delightful read that I could not put down because of the banter between [Kate and Jack] that made for really strong chemistry that just kept building. -- Bec Wallis * Book Magic *

Author description

CJ Duggan is the internationally bestselling author of over ten books, including PARADISE CITY, PARADISE ROAD, the SUMMER series and the HEART OF THE CITY series. She lives with her husband in a rural border town of New South Wales. When she isn't writing books about swoony boys and 90s pop culture you will find her renovating her hundred-year-old Victorian homestead or annoying her local travel agent for a quote to escape the chaos.