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London Romance #6
Made In London
Ready or not, here comes romance…
Photographer Heidi Hughes has been single since her daughter was born. But now Maya’s walking and talking, she’s ready to meet someone who’s happy with her cute-but-chaotic extra. Eden Price’s world is all about order and precision: in her job, her home, her friendships. A PR guru, she’s designed her life to run like clockwork.
At least she had, until the universe decided she needed to meet Heidi. Now, Eden’s not sure of much, because Heidi is everything she didn’t want, but now categorically does. Can the family-phobic singleton really be falling for the single mum?
Book six in the London Romance series features cats, kids and calamity, along with chocolate spread exactly where you want it. Clare Lydon has done it again with another glittering and hilarious romantic comedy! Strap in for the latest feel-good, laugh-out-loud London adventure!
Photographer Heidi Hughes has been single since her daughter was born. But now Maya’s walking and talking, she’s ready to meet someone who’s happy with her cute-but-chaotic extra. Eden Price’s world is all about order and precision: in her job, her home, her friendships. A PR guru, she’s designed her life to run like clockwork.
At least she had, until the universe decided she needed to meet Heidi. Now, Eden’s not sure of much, because Heidi is everything she didn’t want, but now categorically does. Can the family-phobic singleton really be falling for the single mum?
Book six in the London Romance series features cats, kids and calamity, along with chocolate spread exactly where you want it. Clare Lydon has done it again with another glittering and hilarious romantic comedy! Strap in for the latest feel-good, laugh-out-loud London adventure!
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2019
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Clare Lydon
40 books1,537 followersClare Lydon is a London-based writer of contemporary lesbian romance. She's a No.1 best-seller on lesbian fiction charts around the globe with five full-length novels to her name, as well as writing the All I Want series, set to continue throughout 2016. If you love romantic comedies, prepare to fall head over heels in love.
If you like books shot through with witty dialogue, 3D characters and sharp observations of modern lesbian life, why not give Clare's books a try?
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If you like books shot through with witty dialogue, 3D characters and sharp observations of modern lesbian life, why not give Clare's books a try?
More at: www.clarelydon.co.uk
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October 18, 2019
This is book 6 of Ms. Lydon’s ‘London Romance’ series, which I’ve read completely. Even though characters from other books in the series sometimes make an appearance, these are all standalone and you can start anywhere you wish. In this novel, Cleo and Becca from book 5, and Kate and Meg from book 2 have secondary roles. Having read and later listened to the audiobook version of ‘London, actually‘ in which Heidi was an important secondary character, I was excited to see that she was featured here as a main.
Heidi Hughes is a wedding photographer and single mother of a toddler. She’s ready to date someone but with her busy professional and family life, it’s a tall order. Eden Price is a workaholic marketing and PR guru who is used to running her life with precision and organisation, she's single and with no interest in kids. When they meet at a music festival there is undeniable chemistry but will their very different worlds come together or collide?
Clare Lydon is undeniably a very talented writer who is dubbed as the “the queen of British contemporary romance”. What I like about all her books is the British feel, language, and setting. Having lived in London for more than 7 years, I particularly love this series as it portrays the highs and lows of the big capital. This book is no exception as it shows us again a glimpse of this beautiful city and its diversity of inhabitants.
The peculiarity of this book is that a child character plays an important role in the story. I’m happy to see that Maya, Heidi’s daughter, was portrayed with authenticity as a 20 month-old-toddler. Additionally, the description of Heidi’s as a full-time working single-parent struggling to balance parenting, work, and dating, is realistic and highlights how difficult finding that balance is. I like that the author didn’t try to give us a sugarcoated version of this reality and even made it work as a good plot device.
Having said all this, I have to admit that this wasn’t my favourite book in the series. There is no doubt that Ms. Lydon can write and this novel, as any of her other works, is finely written and well researched. Even though I liked both main characters and understood their struggles, for me personally, the chemistry was ok but didn’t feel off-the-charts compared to other books in the series.
Additionally, I felt that the tension build-up wasn’t strong enough and the conflict was very mild too, not enough for me to be cheering for them to get together. However, the story was entertaining to keep me interested and some of the scenes were absolutely hilarious and resonated with some of my own parenting experiences. If you like romance, London and cute toddlers, this might be up your street.
Overall, another good installment in this lesbian romance book series with the beautiful set of London and a cute toddler. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Heidi Hughes is a wedding photographer and single mother of a toddler. She’s ready to date someone but with her busy professional and family life, it’s a tall order. Eden Price is a workaholic marketing and PR guru who is used to running her life with precision and organisation, she's single and with no interest in kids. When they meet at a music festival there is undeniable chemistry but will their very different worlds come together or collide?
Clare Lydon is undeniably a very talented writer who is dubbed as the “the queen of British contemporary romance”. What I like about all her books is the British feel, language, and setting. Having lived in London for more than 7 years, I particularly love this series as it portrays the highs and lows of the big capital. This book is no exception as it shows us again a glimpse of this beautiful city and its diversity of inhabitants.
The peculiarity of this book is that a child character plays an important role in the story. I’m happy to see that Maya, Heidi’s daughter, was portrayed with authenticity as a 20 month-old-toddler. Additionally, the description of Heidi’s as a full-time working single-parent struggling to balance parenting, work, and dating, is realistic and highlights how difficult finding that balance is. I like that the author didn’t try to give us a sugarcoated version of this reality and even made it work as a good plot device.
Having said all this, I have to admit that this wasn’t my favourite book in the series. There is no doubt that Ms. Lydon can write and this novel, as any of her other works, is finely written and well researched. Even though I liked both main characters and understood their struggles, for me personally, the chemistry was ok but didn’t feel off-the-charts compared to other books in the series.
Additionally, I felt that the tension build-up wasn’t strong enough and the conflict was very mild too, not enough for me to be cheering for them to get together. However, the story was entertaining to keep me interested and some of the scenes were absolutely hilarious and resonated with some of my own parenting experiences. If you like romance, London and cute toddlers, this might be up your street.
Overall, another good installment in this lesbian romance book series with the beautiful set of London and a cute toddler. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 11, 2024
4 Stars for Made in London: London Romance, Book 6 (audiobook) by Clare Lydon read by Lucy Price-Lewis.
Heidi has found it hard to date since her daughter was born but somehow she has found a place in Eden’s world. Eden thought she loved order and neatness and order but it seems what she really needed was some chaos to really make her life perfect.
Heidi has found it hard to date since her daughter was born but somehow she has found a place in Eden’s world. Eden thought she loved order and neatness and order but it seems what she really needed was some chaos to really make her life perfect.
October 19, 2019
‘Made in London’ by Clare Lydon is the sixth story in her London series. It is the story of single mum Heidi, a wedding photographer, and Eden, a marketing whizz. Neither has dated in a very long time and for very different reasons. Fate just seems to keep bringing them together and despite their dating reservations they find that they can’t stop thinking about the other. Heidi was hard-working and committed to her career but her daughter Maya would always come first. Would Eden be able to get over her past, a past that made very very wary of dating someone with kids? She had spent so long building a structured life that definitely did not involve children or family. For Heidi, family was everything.
I really liked Heidi. She was a great mum, fun and kind. And she was also really hot. Eden was a complex character with reasons of her own to live as she did. I hoped that she would see that there could be so much more to life. Heidi was the perfect woman to coax her. There was some outrageously funny moments as I have come to expect from Clare Lydon. One in particular had me in fits of giggles. The love story felt so right, so natural. It was about two people who had to find a way past certain obstacles in order to be together. I feel that I want to go back and read the whole series from the start. The links between all of the stories has been so well done. Another winner from Ms Lydon.
I was given this ARC for review.
I really liked Heidi. She was a great mum, fun and kind. And she was also really hot. Eden was a complex character with reasons of her own to live as she did. I hoped that she would see that there could be so much more to life. Heidi was the perfect woman to coax her. There was some outrageously funny moments as I have come to expect from Clare Lydon. One in particular had me in fits of giggles. The love story felt so right, so natural. It was about two people who had to find a way past certain obstacles in order to be together. I feel that I want to go back and read the whole series from the start. The links between all of the stories has been so well done. Another winner from Ms Lydon.
I was given this ARC for review.
July 31, 2025
There are good writers and class writers. Take a bow, Clare Lydon. You are the best. And this is the best of the best.
November 8, 2019
I loved the premise of this book from the beginning. It was really engaging, and Clare Lydon knows how to make me chuckle. She always adds a level of levity that just gets me. I think Heidi and Eden where perfect for one another, and they really hit the mark on the opposites attract trope. As a mum, I really felt for Heidi in the moments when Eden wasn’t into the idea of dating a woman with a child. But by the end, I loved Eden just as much as Heidi and was really cheering them on.
I felt there could have been a longer gap between the last chapter and epilogue because it felt like there wasn’t enough time for things to have developed further. Also, I would have liked more time with Eden falling for Maya, Heidi Daughter. She was a sweetheart, and who couldn’t love her to bits? But that’s probably a personal mum thing for me.
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I felt there could have been a longer gap between the last chapter and epilogue because it felt like there wasn’t enough time for things to have developed further. Also, I would have liked more time with Eden falling for Maya, Heidi Daughter. She was a sweetheart, and who couldn’t love her to bits? But that’s probably a personal mum thing for me.
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https://lesreveur.com/2019/11/08/made...
November 27, 2019
4 stars. I won’t say anything about the story because others have done that already. I liked this book that is number 6 in the London series. As usual for Lyndon it was well written and had humour. The mains characters and story were nice. I don’t think it was her best, but it was good. Recommend.
November 11, 2019
An absolute joy!
Dating is tough especially when you are a single mom and the other has a lot of habits and mommy issues. Making sure that your first date isn't your last date, is very challenging. This and so much more, makes this a great read. It has appealing characters, ridiculous situations and written with great humor. Made in London is a fantastic addition to the London romance series. Kudos to the author.
Dating is tough especially when you are a single mom and the other has a lot of habits and mommy issues. Making sure that your first date isn't your last date, is very challenging. This and so much more, makes this a great read. It has appealing characters, ridiculous situations and written with great humor. Made in London is a fantastic addition to the London romance series. Kudos to the author.
December 12, 2019
I liked the book. The characters felt real and their interactions made sense. I was feeling the attraction while reading and I like that.
Also, I would have run for the hills probably on that first real date, never to look back, but the explanations and those feelings behind their conduct made it interesting, kept me there, reading, wanting to know their story and how would it end.
If this book were a person it would be the reliable friend. Not the party animal nor the adventurous. Just a good conversationalist that always shows on time and you can call when you need a ride. Am I explaining myself? It was slighty better than ok, but not the best of the lot. BUT give it a chance, it's something light and easy, to take your mind out of your life for a while.
Also, I would have run for the hills probably on that first real date, never to look back, but the explanations and those feelings behind their conduct made it interesting, kept me there, reading, wanting to know their story and how would it end.
If this book were a person it would be the reliable friend. Not the party animal nor the adventurous. Just a good conversationalist that always shows on time and you can call when you need a ride. Am I explaining myself? It was slighty better than ok, but not the best of the lot. BUT give it a chance, it's something light and easy, to take your mind out of your life for a while.
October 15, 2019
I have not been looking forward to leaving this review. I really like many of Ms Lydon’s books, but I’m afraid this is not one for me. I couldn’t warm to the characters or feel the chemistry between them, and not really very much went on at all. Ms Lydon’s usual humour was missing. A shame. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 31, 2020
Another good read in Lydon’s “London” series. I didn’t read them in order but with this book I’ve finished the series. A troubled, but successful, ad women meets a wedding photographer, single mother (recurring character in series) and they feel an immediate attraction. They try to go on dates but one thing or another keeps getting in the way - mild sex, HEA.
October 15, 2019
Heidi and Eden, what can I say? Their meeting started out smashing, literally. Eden smashed into Heidi at the Pharmacy. Quite the rough start. Both are hard working women that don’t take time for themselves. Both throw themselves into work but for different reasons. Heidi owns her own successful Photographer business and is also raising adventurous toddler Maya, with the help of loving friends and family. Eden is highly successful at her advertising marketing job, but also avoids all relationships, as she has not had the best experiences since childhood. Her philosophy is to just not let people in and she won’t get hurt again. Are these two doomed from the start? Can they get past their issues? Will anyone ever want chocolate spread on toast again? You’ll need to read this sweet story to find out!
April 9, 2023
I didn’t put this down once I opened the cover until I reached the end. I felt every emotion from a deep sense of loss and sadness to the highs of full love.
Clare Lydon has again brought family situations of a single motherhood of a lesbian pitted against very insistent parental units verging on controlling, a single lesbian dealing with parental abandonment as a child as well as the death of her substitute parental unit, leaving her severely emotionally scared. The stress of child rearing for a self employed, working weird hours woman who meets a workaholic emotionally closed off woman and how they manage to grow. Clare uses humor deftly to bring the two women and child together in a believable and sensitive manor. I love the way she writes.
Clare Lydon has again brought family situations of a single motherhood of a lesbian pitted against very insistent parental units verging on controlling, a single lesbian dealing with parental abandonment as a child as well as the death of her substitute parental unit, leaving her severely emotionally scared. The stress of child rearing for a self employed, working weird hours woman who meets a workaholic emotionally closed off woman and how they manage to grow. Clare uses humor deftly to bring the two women and child together in a believable and sensitive manor. I love the way she writes.
July 25, 2022
I just absolutely love this series of books, how they all blend together so well with the characters. They storyline is perfect and really well set, and I love that it's set in the UK for a change, as it helps to identify more with it. These books are so easy to pick up and read and read and read, of course with a good cup of tea (how very British!). Anyway, Clare, I just want to say thank you for writing some awesome books that should be made into a tv series!! Find yourself a producer.
March 31, 2020
This was decently written, I have to admit. But it's made it very clear that I need to avoid lesfic novels about moms and kids. I am never gonna like the plot of "woman needs to open her shriveled, calcified heart to the Incomparable Joy of Raising Children". The heroines spent the whole time wrangling over the issue of how Eden could be a Wonderful Mom too if she'd just stop being so uptight and bitter, and I didn't really see what they actually liked about each other as people.
April 2, 2020
This novel is AMAZING! Which is a little biased because 1. gay 2. relatable (one of the main characters has a bad past with family as she has a toxic mother and no father, and I don't have a relationship to my parents either) 3. romance! 4. single mother 5. adorable child (even though she does disgusting things).
Anyways, this novel clearly gets five stars from me!
Anyways, this novel clearly gets five stars from me!
March 29, 2021
Im sad to say this one wasn’t for me. I was bored throughout most of it, never really shipped the main couple and thought it was very repetitive and could’ve benefited from more editing. It wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t good either. I’ve heard good things about this author though, so I’ll give her another chance in the future
December 30, 2024
I am enjoying the London series but this one hasn’t been my favourite. Only because I couldn’t connect with it like I have with some of the others. Due mostly to the story being around Heidi and her daughter and as someone without children or any instinct to have any it did not capture me. The irony of it being the same as Eden’s issues at the start not completely lost on me.
May 1, 2024
Franchement bof hein
J’ai bien aimé et tout mais soit ça allait trop vite soit ça allait trop lentement genre y’avait pas de demi-mesure
En plus je sais pas genre j’aime trop les slow burn et là bah c’était tout sauf ça
J’ai bien aimé et tout mais soit ça allait trop vite soit ça allait trop lentement genre y’avait pas de demi-mesure
En plus je sais pas genre j’aime trop les slow burn et là bah c’était tout sauf ça
June 14, 2020
LOOOOOOOVED!!! Such a cute series!
January 13, 2022
Standard romance nothing special but it's lovely
May 13, 2022
Well written and cute book! This is something I would classify as a good beach or pool day read, it wasn't too heavy and not so light that there wasn't any conflict.
June 24, 2023
As a fellow mommy issues girl i loved this story.
August 25, 2024
It is a great book. I very much like the change that happend in Eden. She won with herself to give love a go. It is a nice change to see single parent fall in love.
December 27, 2024
This was annoying from the start with their needless miscommunications and strange pro-kid vibes but when they pulled out the chocolate spread the first time they fucked I really lost it
March 20, 2020
Loved the latest installment and can't wait for the next one
October 16, 2019
Chocolate spread will never be the same again!
Single mum Heidi encounters stressed PR guru Eden in the most brilliant way, and yet their paths keep crossing unexpectedly. When they discover they are attending the same festival, they get to know each other a little better over that weekend, but not quite everything about one another. When they meet up again, Heidi discovers dating as a single mother isn’t all that easy, and Eden gets the shock of her life. With their dating not going off on the right foot, both worry about how the other will react if they try a second, but they can’t deny they are attracted to one another.
Clare Lydon really is the queen of the ultimate humour romance. Made In London is a great addition to the London Romance series, and out of the ones I have read so far, probably my favourite. Clare really has outdone herself this time, bringing a hilarious relatable story (especially for those that have kids, or experience with kids) that everyone can enjoy. I don’t think there were many moments when reading this that I wasn’t either grinning ear to ear, smiling, or laughing uncontrollably. Trust me when I say that after reading this, chocolate spread will never be the same again – literally. I really did have the most amazing time reading this, and can’t wait to read more about Heidi and Eden one day, if Clare decides there is more to their story.
I just loved every second of this book, and felt so happy both during reading it and when I finished. I am smiling now, just thinking about Heidi and Eden’s story.
There was nothing more unique than Heidi and Eden’s characters. They had so many things tying them together as if fate had them destined to be with one another, but so many obstacles to overcome. Heidi’s life with her daughter Maya is chaos to a point it can be unpredictable, and yet Eden has her life all organised and busy with work. They couldn’t have been more opposite, and yet they really were perfect together. Even when they were having angsty moments, their attraction was apparent, no matter how much they tried to deny it.
I have to say though, I admire both of them for all they went through and their efforts to make a relationship work, and Eden is the one I am most proud of. Dealing with a difficult past, opening up to someone knew, trusting them, and embracing things that frighten you are all worth celebrating.
I loved this so much!!! And look forward to more from Clare’s London Romance series.
Single mum Heidi encounters stressed PR guru Eden in the most brilliant way, and yet their paths keep crossing unexpectedly. When they discover they are attending the same festival, they get to know each other a little better over that weekend, but not quite everything about one another. When they meet up again, Heidi discovers dating as a single mother isn’t all that easy, and Eden gets the shock of her life. With their dating not going off on the right foot, both worry about how the other will react if they try a second, but they can’t deny they are attracted to one another.
Clare Lydon really is the queen of the ultimate humour romance. Made In London is a great addition to the London Romance series, and out of the ones I have read so far, probably my favourite. Clare really has outdone herself this time, bringing a hilarious relatable story (especially for those that have kids, or experience with kids) that everyone can enjoy. I don’t think there were many moments when reading this that I wasn’t either grinning ear to ear, smiling, or laughing uncontrollably. Trust me when I say that after reading this, chocolate spread will never be the same again – literally. I really did have the most amazing time reading this, and can’t wait to read more about Heidi and Eden one day, if Clare decides there is more to their story.
I just loved every second of this book, and felt so happy both during reading it and when I finished. I am smiling now, just thinking about Heidi and Eden’s story.
There was nothing more unique than Heidi and Eden’s characters. They had so many things tying them together as if fate had them destined to be with one another, but so many obstacles to overcome. Heidi’s life with her daughter Maya is chaos to a point it can be unpredictable, and yet Eden has her life all organised and busy with work. They couldn’t have been more opposite, and yet they really were perfect together. Even when they were having angsty moments, their attraction was apparent, no matter how much they tried to deny it.
I have to say though, I admire both of them for all they went through and their efforts to make a relationship work, and Eden is the one I am most proud of. Dealing with a difficult past, opening up to someone knew, trusting them, and embracing things that frighten you are all worth celebrating.
I loved this so much!!! And look forward to more from Clare’s London Romance series.
October 16, 2019
I found this book about two 40 something women, Heidi, a wedding photographer and Eden, the PR whiz to be a fun romp in the realistic world of London today. Stories about mature women are high on my list of wanted reading material. Heidi, a single mom who had a child because her biological clock was ticking, hasn't dated since before the baby, who is now 2. Eden is a workaholic who hasn't dated in 7 years being content with her life and friends meet unusually in a grocery store. Some mayhem, toddler stories, family dynamics, friends, and work/life balance intersect in this story making things interesting.
The book takes place in London and the author writes in a totally British way so I found myself having to look up some terms with which I was unfamiliar. For me, that is a good thing, for others you might be scratching your head a bit until you figure it out. The author writes in a very believable way and really delves into her characters You come to know them and their insecurities very well and that makes you want to root for them to get together. Always a plus in my opinion. I enjoyed the book very much.
I was given an ARC in return for my honest opinion. Thanks for the opportunity.
The book takes place in London and the author writes in a totally British way so I found myself having to look up some terms with which I was unfamiliar. For me, that is a good thing, for others you might be scratching your head a bit until you figure it out. The author writes in a very believable way and really delves into her characters You come to know them and their insecurities very well and that makes you want to root for them to get together. Always a plus in my opinion. I enjoyed the book very much.
I was given an ARC in return for my honest opinion. Thanks for the opportunity.
October 16, 2019
What I like about Clare’s books is they always address exciting themes and are usually light-hearted and full of humour. This isn’t the exception and another one I really loved.
Heidi Hughes is a wedding photographer and a single mum by choice. Eden Price the creative director at quote media communications good at making products and services desirable and happy with her single life. What happens when this single mum meets this PR guru?
This book is very enjoyable, I liked very much how Clare developed the plot and the character growth while both fighting their demons. Also, I enjoyed greatly how they complemented each other despite being so different, giving themselves the opportunity of love.
This is a very good read that involves love, romance, a lot of mishap hilarious situations, kids and yummy chocolate delight.
Those who love the London series and Clare’s books will love it. And those who’d read for the first time will become addicted.
I received an ARC copy of the book and voluntarily leaving my review.
Heidi Hughes is a wedding photographer and a single mum by choice. Eden Price the creative director at quote media communications good at making products and services desirable and happy with her single life. What happens when this single mum meets this PR guru?
This book is very enjoyable, I liked very much how Clare developed the plot and the character growth while both fighting their demons. Also, I enjoyed greatly how they complemented each other despite being so different, giving themselves the opportunity of love.
This is a very good read that involves love, romance, a lot of mishap hilarious situations, kids and yummy chocolate delight.
Those who love the London series and Clare’s books will love it. And those who’d read for the first time will become addicted.
I received an ARC copy of the book and voluntarily leaving my review.
October 16, 2019
Made in London is a lovely rom com, a genre that Clare Lydon aces every time. It tells the story of Heidi, whom we’ve met in the previous London series books, and Eden. Heidi is a photographer and a single mom by choice, and Eden is in marketing and advertising. Their relationship has more than one rocky start but both characters are lovable throughout. It was really nice to read a LesFic novel about a queer mom - a category I fit squarely into but rarely see on the page. The book touches on the struggles of dating with a child, but little Maya also just brings a levity to the world that Lydon has created in Made in London. Definitely would recommend for anyone who is in the mood for a light, feel-good romantic comedy (maybe more like a comedic romance?). And it’s always lovely to get little updates about old favorite characters from earlier in the series, though this novel can definitely stand alone with no problem.
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