Mr. Mayfair (Mister, #1)

by Louise Bay

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

Mr. Mayfair is a standalone book in the Mister world.

• ISBN10: 1804569909
• ISBN13: 9781804569900
• Publish Date: 22 July 2022 (first published 30 September 2019)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Louise Bay
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

The sacrifices we make...

Kind of spoilery, please proceed with caution.

While I enjoyed listening to Mr Mayfair, I also realised that parts of it drove me completely bonkers.

-HOW CAN YOU BE WITH A MAN FOR 7 YEARS AND NOT KNOW HE'S A COMPLETE AND UTTER DOUCHEWAFFLE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS???

- WHY WOULD YOU PUT UP WITH SUCH A SELF-CENTRED B-I-T-C-H FOR A BEST FRIEND?

Stella just seemed pretty silly and a complete walkover to me. She sacrifices her newly established career for a man who she now admits, treated her quite badly. Her supposed "best friend" has always used and abused her and it's only now she realises it. If the best friend and ex hadn't invited her to their wedding, she may have gone even longer putting up with her and pining for him. WHY??

(It's a story, Stacey...just remember, it's just a story...)

I really needed Stella to stand up for herself and maybe even vocalise in an emotional, uncouth and passionate way that MATT AND KAREN WERE SCUM OF THE EARTH!!

Now, Beck Wilde...HOLY SHAMOLY!!

Beck really did steal the show for me. Yes, his original plans were to use Stella but it wasn't like he was doing it without her knowledge. It was an agreement between the two of them and Stella was going to get something she desperately wanted out of it. I really like Beck and his mates and how they interacted with each other. Loved knowing Beck's history and how hard he's worked to get to be the successful man he is.

I really enjoyed listening to the narrators and thought they did a fantastic job. Unfortunately, I still struggle with Shane East's narration of sexy scenes. It's just a wee bit uncomfortable to listen to. Sure, his voice is sexy and gives me tingles... until he cries out in... exuberance... joy... orgasmic delight, as the female character. It just sounds wrong. Sorry, Mr East, besides that, you do a fabulous job.

4 stars for this one. It probably seems like I didn't enjoy Mr Mayfair but I honestly found it easy listening. The stuff I had issues with didn't seem that bad while listening; now that I'm analysing the story I realised it bothered me a little. The ending was great and I particularly loved the epilogue and seeing where they were down the track.

I'm a fan of Louise Bay and I will definitely be back for more in this series.