The London Flat: Second Chances (The Irish Heart, #2) by Juliet Gauvin

The London Flat: Second Chances (The Irish Heart, #2) Reviews

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  Carlin

  I love the story. I don't always love Elizabeth, she is often obtuse and always stubborn. But she loves with all of her heart whether it be Connor or her photography. This is not a stand-alone novel. It is the second in a trilogy. It really could have been one long book but I suppose the publisher felt dividing it into 3 parts was more cost-effective! I am moving right on to #3!
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  Suzette

  Utterly ridiculous. Won't read the other books in the series.
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  Rita Nye

  Reconnecting
  
  Beth has returned to England to try and find Matthieu, as Mags had asked her. She has also returned to England to reconnect with old friends. She is enjoying taking pictures again. It has reignited a passion in her. I’m looking forward to find out what happens next. A definite must read.
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  R. Jetleb

  The second in the series was just as enjoyable as the first. Romance isn't my thing but the author blends it nicely with a lot of fun, interesting situations, characters, and locations.
  Loved the bonus tour of Hogwarts scene!
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  Janet Epperson

  Book 2 of the Irish heart series. Elizabeth has moved on to London after finishing the letters left to her by her grandmother whom she called Mags. She reconnects with friends she had 15 years ago while living there. Conner shows back up . Love these books.
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  Deb

  I enjoyed the first one but it should have ended happily and the author should have moved on. Instead, we get a totally unnecessary parting and misunderstanding, but don't worry, there's another potential lover and more good friends in the wings and another damsel in distress sub-plot and some interminable sex and next we go to France for more of the same. And BTW it will end happily. I hope the author got some good tax deductions for travel to check little details such as the color of the coffee cups at Le Pain Quotidian - or does that not happen any more?
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  Anne Wirth

  I just loved the first book of this trilogy, and couldn't wait to start the second book. Sorry to say I couldn't even finish it - was a bit boring and found no real "zeal" to the writing. The writer is too descriptive in many areas, but not enough in others. Just kind of let it go and went on to another author. She should have combined the books to make it "flow" more easily.
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  Sue

  Finished reading in one day - which is a good thing! This 2nd book in a trilogy moved the story along at a comfortable pace and with detail and subplots that made sense to the main character, Elizabeth's, saga. Can't wait to start book 3 to see what happens in Paris. Recommend.
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  LizH

  This one was easier to speed read through as I didn't totally agree or like with the way the first book ended. I didn't like who Beth was becoming although she was trying to find her old self. The ending of this was much better, and I am on to book 3!!
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  Raquel Martin

  I was looking forward to the sequel to The Irish Cottage, but this was quite a disappointment. Very formulaic and prosaic plot. And the sex scenes were too much like Barbara Delinsky. I'm no prude but come on, leave something to our imagination!
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  Nanette

  Too much of " the smartest, most beautiful, etc.". Not enough reality.
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  Sara Jo

  Let me say that when I started this series, I didn't know it was a series. When I finished the first book, I was left rather bummed that I had to read two more books to figure it all out. Not to mention, paying what I feel like was too expensive for what I got.
  
  After the dazzling wonder of Ireland described in the first book, I was rather let down by the second book. There were no lengthy descriptions that drew me in or invited me like the first book did. London seemed a huge disappointment in comparison. Though Beth was finding herself again, reconnecting with old friends, it all felt a bit forced for the story and rushed through to get to the point of the plot. This book begged me to skim and skip forward instead of letting me languish in pleasure like the first book did.
  
  The relationship with Connor that paused at the end of book one seemed to take a nosedive in the second one and a new-old love interest, Wes, was created. It was delved into and described with such degree that I was rooting for Wes. Of course, Connor reappeared and the whole story was so immature that I didn't like him anymore. Umm, stalker ish much? What is with this alpha male bullshit that keeps getting published? Forget her attack in book one, but putting a tracker in her phone without her knowing is very wrong. Of course Connor wins in the end, but I was so bummed because they weren't as together as they seemed from book one. Then of course, another ending and have to start a new book. Oy. I'm worried about book 3.
  
  P.S. There are some graphic/gratuitous sex scenes that I felt completely unnecessary to the plot.
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  Judy

  This is the second book in a trilogy about an American lawyer who renounces the law to "find herself" after realizing she has distanced herself from all her friends for a decade. In the process she travels first to Ireland, then England, and in the last one will go to France. I like the overall story a lot, but I found this volume rather short and feel a bit like the publisher is taking me for a ride to get additional revenue for the 3rd volume. I haven't decided if I will spring for the last volume or not. Each volume is more expensive than the last. Just as a caveat, if you don't like explicit sex scenes, this one may not be for you.
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  Alicia

  This book started out with a bang and kept me invested in Beth and her journey. The conflicts she faced in this novel were extremely well written. Once again, I found myself laughing with her and crying with her. I also found myself laughing at some of the situations Beth found herself in throughout the course of the novel. I loved how in this book her love and passion for photographer blossomed into something more. I enjoyed reading about how Beth rediscovered the bright, young, vivacious college student she’d been when she’d studied in London. Again, I also liked the author’s introspective writing style. This novel ended with a huge bombshell of a revelation. I can’t wait to see what happens in the last book of this series!
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  Lisa

  Holy crap cliffhanger!
  
  So we continue with Beth's quest and as her story continues, she encounters betrayal and a new romance. Only she cannot get Connor Bannon out of her thoughts. She rekindles old friendships as she makes new ones all while searching for Mattheiu, Mags true love and father to their daughter. What Beth doesn't expect is her new neighbor to be a plot twist. And a cliffhanger that expresses "Holy Crap!" when the new neighbor reveals to Beth some information.
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  Laure Estep

  Not as much fun as the first installment, but had some good moments. Follows Elizabeth to London, part of her journey to recover her old self and passion in life by reacquainting herself with friends from her early days. I'm invested enough to want to read the next volume to see how this character continues to grow, though at times I'm not sure I care for her. The author does a good job capturing the feeling of the setting. I loved getting to see parts of London through her eyes.
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  Hannah

  Great book
  
  I am LOVING this series. A little slow in places (but I love action and of course it's meant build a good story. I'm impatient as they come 🤣)
  I read this book in 1 day.
  The ending was a great surprise and even with the foreshadowing I did not expect it.
  
  Thank you for bringing my love of reading back to me. It's been so long since I've been this excited to keep reading book after book.
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  Treva

  Connor has gone to Africa for six weeks while Beth tours Ireland and ends up in London. She reconnects with friends from her semester abroad 15 years previously. She has the opportunity to show her photography and is recognized for her expertise.
  
  Connor meets up with her in London and she needs to decide between him and Wes, a friend from the many summers before.
  
  The book ends with a definite cliffhanger requiring you to proceed to the next book.