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trudyd's review
4.0
I didn't realize how many books of Kristen Proby I had read until I came to do this review. I adore her books. The leave me feeling happy and content. That doesn't always happen. There are many books that I don't finish.
This book was wonderful from the beginning until the very end. There were some sad moments, some scary moments, even some moments that left me wondering if Finn and London would get their Happily Ever After.
London and Finn meet under sad circumstances. He is the lawyer for her parents estate. They died in a fire that she survived. She is a Broadway star. There was no way I could see them meeting up again. Boy was I happy with their second encounter. The secondary characters, all except one, were wonderful, easy to like. They helped make the story amazing.
This book was wonderful from the beginning until the very end. There were some sad moments, some scary moments, even some moments that left me wondering if Finn and London would get their Happily Ever After.
London and Finn meet under sad circumstances. He is the lawyer for her parents estate. They died in a fire that she survived. She is a Broadway star. There was no way I could see them meeting up again. Boy was I happy with their second encounter. The secondary characters, all except one, were wonderful, easy to like. They helped make the story amazing.
caseroo7's review
4.0
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All the Way is the first book in Kristen Proby’s new Romancing Manhattan series. This series centers around the Cavanaugh brothers and I couldn’t wait to dive into this one! Kristen Proby has become a go-to author for me when it comes to contemporary romance, and she didn’t disappoint here!
After a tragic accident happens, actress London Watson heads to her family’s place at Martha’s Vineyard. There she finds next door neighbor and lawyer Finn Cavanaugh and his troubled niece. In getting to know them, London soon finds herself healing though she is still unsure if she can return to the stage after everything that she has been through.
I loved Finn and his niece! Finn was sexy and sweet and I thought that he was perfect for London. While I liked London, I will admit that she took a bit to warm up to for me. While I appreciated her no-nonsense bold type of personality, there were times that her approach came across as rude. I really felt that her and Finn were perfect for each other though, and luckily London won me over without too much trouble. The one thing I really loved about this story though was that the characters were a bit older. It was nice to read about characters that were a bit more established and on the mature side.
Overall, Kristen Proby has yet again delivered a solid and entertaining contemporary romance. I can’t wait to continue this new series of hers and get to know the character better! Kristen Proby is an author that I have loved everything I’ve read from her, and All the Way was really great. I think readers are going to really enjoy this story and series just as much as I did.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
All the Way is the first book in Kristen Proby’s new Romancing Manhattan series. This series centers around the Cavanaugh brothers and I couldn’t wait to dive into this one! Kristen Proby has become a go-to author for me when it comes to contemporary romance, and she didn’t disappoint here!
After a tragic accident happens, actress London Watson heads to her family’s place at Martha’s Vineyard. There she finds next door neighbor and lawyer Finn Cavanaugh and his troubled niece. In getting to know them, London soon finds herself healing though she is still unsure if she can return to the stage after everything that she has been through.
I loved Finn and his niece! Finn was sexy and sweet and I thought that he was perfect for London. While I liked London, I will admit that she took a bit to warm up to for me. While I appreciated her no-nonsense bold type of personality, there were times that her approach came across as rude. I really felt that her and Finn were perfect for each other though, and luckily London won me over without too much trouble. The one thing I really loved about this story though was that the characters were a bit older. It was nice to read about characters that were a bit more established and on the mature side.
Overall, Kristen Proby has yet again delivered a solid and entertaining contemporary romance. I can’t wait to continue this new series of hers and get to know the character better! Kristen Proby is an author that I have loved everything I’ve read from her, and All the Way was really great. I think readers are going to really enjoy this story and series just as much as I did.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
krisi616's review
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
scvallese1's review
5.0
When I hear that Kristen Proby has a new series out, there is no doubt that I get excited. She has a magical way of writing characters that you fall in love with. And I absolutely fell in love with these new characters- and the new setting!!
London Watson just lost her parents- and perhaps her dancing career at the same time. She escapes New York City to spend the summer on Martha's Vineyard while she recuperates and goes through physical therapy. She runs into Finn Cavanaugh there; she had met him in the city after her parents passed away, and is surprised that he is her neighbor. The attraction is both instant and mutual, and they bond over Finn taking care of his niece, Gabby. When they return to the city, they continue their relationship, but communication is something that they desperately need to work on.
I absolutely fell in love with Finn! He had such an amazing way of being romantic, and wanted nothing more than to make life easier- and happier- for London. London was so strong and independent, and struggled with trying to balance that independence with accepting help.
All the Way was a great introduction to a brand new series! I look forward to more in the Romancing Manhattan series in the future!
**I've listened to the audio of All the Way, also, and it is fantastic~ Joe Arden and Abby Craden did a great job of portraying Finn and London!
London Watson just lost her parents- and perhaps her dancing career at the same time. She escapes New York City to spend the summer on Martha's Vineyard while she recuperates and goes through physical therapy. She runs into Finn Cavanaugh there; she had met him in the city after her parents passed away, and is surprised that he is her neighbor. The attraction is both instant and mutual, and they bond over Finn taking care of his niece, Gabby. When they return to the city, they continue their relationship, but communication is something that they desperately need to work on.
I absolutely fell in love with Finn! He had such an amazing way of being romantic, and wanted nothing more than to make life easier- and happier- for London. London was so strong and independent, and struggled with trying to balance that independence with accepting help.
All the Way was a great introduction to a brand new series! I look forward to more in the Romancing Manhattan series in the future!
**I've listened to the audio of All the Way, also, and it is fantastic~ Joe Arden and Abby Craden did a great job of portraying Finn and London!
jeannethinks's review against another edition
4.0
Great start to the new series based on brothers. Hot lawyer brothers. Need I say more?
bookslifeandeverythingnice's review
4.0
I won this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. Thank you to Goodreads, William Morrow Paperbacks and Kristen Proby for the copy. As always, an honest review.
All the Way is a quick, intense, sweet romance that is filled with sexy times. At the beginning Finn and London barely know each other. But the author is great at putting the characters in situations where they learn to authentically trust and get to know each other better. This sets up the book to be more than just a steamy fling between two very attractive people. I liked that the story is filled with a lot of real life moments in which their true personalities shine. They're kind, hard working, compassionate, family oriented, successful and sometimes a little too stubborn for their own good. Showing these qualities makes for a very well rounded, even more enjoyable read.
That's not to say the book is all talk, because there is a lot of action. Sexy time action to be exact. At her place, at his, in the shower, etc. It's a romance novel for a reason, for sure.
However, the plot line about London's brother was only okay. It didn't really bring much to the story, other than the initial reason Finn and London meet. Her brother could have been eliminated and the rest of the book was still strong enough to stand on its own.
Overall, All the Way checks all the boxes a good contemporary romance should. Attractive successful people, sexual chemistry, lots of sexy time, a few complications, plot lines beyond only the romance, and a happily ever after. A lovely quick read for all you romance lovers out there!
All the Way is a quick, intense, sweet romance that is filled with sexy times. At the beginning Finn and London barely know each other. But the author is great at putting the characters in situations where they learn to authentically trust and get to know each other better. This sets up the book to be more than just a steamy fling between two very attractive people. I liked that the story is filled with a lot of real life moments in which their true personalities shine. They're kind, hard working, compassionate, family oriented, successful and sometimes a little too stubborn for their own good. Showing these qualities makes for a very well rounded, even more enjoyable read.
That's not to say the book is all talk, because there is a lot of action. Sexy time action to be exact. At her place, at his, in the shower, etc. It's a romance novel for a reason, for sure.
However, the plot line about London's brother was only okay. It didn't really bring much to the story, other than the initial reason Finn and London meet. Her brother could have been eliminated and the rest of the book was still strong enough to stand on its own.
Overall, All the Way checks all the boxes a good contemporary romance should. Attractive successful people, sexual chemistry, lots of sexy time, a few complications, plot lines beyond only the romance, and a happily ever after. A lovely quick read for all you romance lovers out there!
gabymoreno's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
teri_dost's review
2.0
Není to špatné, jen se autorce nepodařilo využít potenciál.
Kniha nemá ani 300 stran, autorka mohla konec lépe rozvést, místo toho odflákla konec, jak už je tomu u takových knih běžné.
Kniha nemá ani 300 stran, autorka mohla konec lépe rozvést, místo toho odflákla konec, jak už je tomu u takových knih běžné.
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Mimochodem zápletka s bratrem je jasná od začátku!cnapierkowski's review
3.0
I didn't love this one which really bums me out. I generally love everything Kristen Proby writes. I just didn't click with the main characters though I'm hoping London's BFF gets her own book because I really enjoyed her.