Mr. Mayfair

By: Louise Bay

Narrated by: Shane East, Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's Summary

It should be the most shocking news I’d ever gotten - my boyfriend is getting married. 

Okay, technically he’s my ex-boyfriend. Two months ago he decided he wanted a break. I still thought he was my happily-ever-after. 

On any other day, knowing he was gone for good would be the worst thing that could possibly happen. 

But not today. 

Because not only is my boyfriend getting married - his bride is my best friend. 

And they’ve sent me an invitation. 

There’s no way I’m going to attend. I don’t care if it’s in beautiful Scotland. 

Nothing and no one could convince me.

Not even when a deliciously handsome stranger tells me he needs to go as my plus one. 

Not even when he shoots me a wickedly, sexy smile. 

But then he offers me the opportunity of a lifetime - a dream come true. How can I say no? 

But I have one condition: He has to be my new boyfriend. I mean, my pretend new boyfriend. 

I'm about to find out that faking it can be a whole lot of fun. 

©2019 Louise Bay (P)2019 Louise Bay

No. Just no.

I'll be honest here, I didn't get far into this book at all and maybe I should have just stuck it out but I couldn't. I do like Shane East's narration normally, but in this audio he was almost shouting the lines. Very boisterous for no apparent reason. It was very distracting. And then Saskia came in, and I immediately regretted this purchase. Her voice, also done in the english accent, sounded more like an old lounge singer who smoked too much in her youth and had that not too sexy husky voice. It was more irritating that Shane's shouting. There are some things I can get past in audible's, but apparently this is not one of them. I'm not going to say do or don't purchase this title (or use a credit) because like I said, I have no idea if the story is worth it or not. I plan on reading this title instead, and coming up with my own audio of what these two would sound like in my head.

Pretty Good

I enjoyed this book over all. It wasn't something that made me keep thinking about it after I was through with it but it was an easy listen without very much drama. I liked the characters well enough they just didn't really stand out as being anything great.The story was good but it wasn't great. Over all It's worth a listen if you want any easy to listen to story with little drama.

Beautiful Story!

I loved it! Stella and Beck's fake relationship story is beautiful. Stella is a lovely woman, caring, and strong! Her story is heartbreaking. Beck is handsome, caring, protective, and supportive. They are great together, they care for each other, and they share a sizzling chemistry. I loved every word of this story. Shane East and Saskia Maarleveld did an amazing reading of this story.

AN UNSTOPPABLE 5 ⭐️ HEARTWARMING ROMANCE

A really.. really.. reeeeeally enjoyable and very entertaining ‘fake relationship’ romance that took its sweet time to build, blossom and grow into a forever love between two truly loveable characters. Their heartwarming journey started out as a deal between two desperate damaged people who each want very different things from their bargain.. but Louise gently takes Stella and Beck on a beautiful path of self-discovery, awakening desires, realizations and true love. There’s great banter, humor, sizzles, sex, sweet sentiments, excellent dual POV British narration and a HEA ending.. which equals a swoonfest of delectable feels.

Worth a credit? Definitely.. and I’m hoping LB will give Beck’s friends their own HEA endings too.

Perfect Narration for a Perfect Story

Stella and Beck's story really hit all of my emotions. Stella is the kind of person who gives so much to others that she loses sight of what she truly wants. Losing Matt which caused Beck to come storming into her life was the best thing that could have happened to her. This story gave me every feeling and I fell head over heals for this couple and became extremely protective of them and the devils that are Matt and Karen. This was a fantastic read and I loved every minute of it. The storytelling is spot on and the story pulled at my heartstrings. Great read.

These narrators were so perfect for Beck and Stella. They really did an amazing job with the narration and the story. I felt everything through them. And those accents! Loved it! Well done!

Shane is is my everything!

Two things.
If Shane East narrates it, I want to hear it.
If Louise Bay writes it, I want to read it.
And if Saskia Maarleveld wants in on the action, well, who am I to tell her no?

Okay, so that was three things, but I think I make my point.
This is a book you want.
It's a book you need.

And it's such a fun ride. Get ready, you'll be wanting this man as your plus one too!

Not for me...

This story was not for me. I hate to listen to stories with weak females that have low self esteem and everyone is telling her how great she is and what she is worth. I love this author but I can't stand weak females. I did not feel sorry for Stella. I thought she was so stupid and immature. She had NO backbone at all. She was always thinking this and thinking that. Girl please! This one was just not for me. The narrators were GREAT.

Absolution

Beck and Stella are on a collision course in life. Beck is struggling to find a means to close his dark childhood by purchasing a building that connects him with his past. Unfortunately, he can't connect with man that holds his fate. Stella is trying to heal wounds from a relationship that's ended but won't relinquish its hold on her.

When Beck unexpectedly finds Stella as his way in, he offers her redemption and salvation. But in Stella he finds a woman so opposite himself. She gives and shields while he takes and obliterates. But Stella unlocks a part of Beck he has kept hidden away.

The two set forth a plan to assuage and avenge. Each relying on the other unknowingly. Beck gets his building and Stella gets her life, her career, and her future back on track.

They fall into step. Pretend becomes possibility. Conviction becomes absolution.

The narrators added depth to their characters. Each gave us humor in their version of the other. Enjoyed this audible version of the story.

A fun listen!

I love Louise bay and I have almost all of her audiobooks! I had been very excited about this one since it’s a new release and was very happy with it but I feel as if it’s lacking a bit compared to her other works.... I feel like there’s just more of a timeline in her other books which makes for a more in depth story for the characters to go through. More conflicts and rewards. This just seemed to be at work then the wedding week then back to work. But I must say I absolutely love her characters friends as well as their enemies she always makes up some fun ones as well as giving them realistic traits! I’m also always happy with the steamy parts she always does such a good job writing them! Makes me wish beck was my boyfriend! To top it off I’d like to say that the voice acting is top notch with these two They always talk with so much realistic emotion and it keeps you interested in what’s happening!

Just a Meh read

This book was just middle of the road okay. Nothing special. Predictable, stereotypical, and unrealistic. The relationships wern't practical. The main character went from dating her boyfriend for 6 years...separated for 3 months then magically falls in love with a new guy over the course of like 3 weeks. Idk about you, but that seems pretty unlikely to happen in real life. Maybe I just prefer my romance to be realistic and for the relationships to draw out more naturally, but this book was just lack luster for me.

Exciting, lovely and English

From the beginning Stella and Beck's characters pulled me in and I simply couldn't stop listening. Great story and narration was perfect, well done all I've shared with my friends but not.... Karen!

Mr. Right! Right! Right!

Where do I start? Can you image Ross from friends marrying Phoebe, while he and Rachel were on 'THE BREAK"? Exactly!! How GHASTLY!! I think most woman can relate to this! We've all had a 'Matt the Prat' ex! That one boyfriend who stared a little too long at one of your girlfriends, leaving you a little insecure. Now imagine him marrying your best friend and having the gall to invite you??
What to do!!? Well, if you're like Stella London or I (I wish!) What better way than turning up with a gorgeous, rich, sexy, successful property tycoon to play your dutiful 'boyfriend'
Mr Mayfair has made it into my top 5 Louise Bay books! For sure! This witty, feel-good rom-com take you on a fun, emotional and truly British ride! Full of Louise's great sense of humour, that only Brits are lucky enough to ooze in buckets (joking!)
Narrated by the awesome duo that is Shane (smooth as velvet) East and Saskia (I have the nicest voice and can do any accent) Maarlevald, what's there not to like. They work so well together, it's a no brainer!

Mr Mayfair

This is a great fairy tail story, with fun and dawning realisation that slaps them on the head when they realise they have all they need. Read brilliantly by Saskia Maarleveld and Shane East.

Well done !

Another take on “The Duke of Manhattan “.
A well written story fun and entertaining.
East and Maarleveld have again done a brilliant work !
Enjoy !!!

Drab

DNF with 2 hours left. I honestly need to stop forgetting that some authors are just not for me. Stella London (gag) may be the most infuriating main character I’ve read in a while. She was honestly quite pathetic in regards to her ex boyfriend/best friend. I found myself getting increasingly frustrated with her lack of action. And here’s the thing, she had so much potential if only given a bit of self respect and a back bone. I’m sick to death of women being written as either weak and not able to stand up for themselves or shrill. Beck was just Meh, rather bland. The rate at which he fell in love with Stella had me rolling my eyes. I truly don’t understand how these kind of books get rated so well. The performances were fine, though why they chose an North American woman for a British lead baffles me.