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littlemrsrankins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mjanethings's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun, romantic book!
Reading this was like watching a good romcom - it just lets you escape for a little while. The characters were fine, at first a little shallow, but I really liked the back and forth from their different perspectives, which helped give them some depth. It was an interesting situation to put them in and I liked that they had an established friendship before all the romance.
I mean, I did read it all in 2 days, so...
Reading this was like watching a good romcom - it just lets you escape for a little while. The characters were fine, at first a little shallow, but I really liked the back and forth from their different perspectives, which helped give them some depth. It was an interesting situation to put them in and I liked that they had an established friendship before all the romance.
I mean, I did read it all in 2 days, so...
delaneyhaag's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
bookswithjen's review
3.0
It was amazing watching her go from chose me love me to i know what im worth and what i want if you cant give it to me then fine.
This is like the 6th single dad trope ive read, so it was pretty easy to guess what was gonna happen but i loved how he basically starting falling first but i did hate the fact that he would act like his trauma was okay to treat her like that. I couldve used a little more grovel. But it was a good book solid 3.5
This is like the 6th single dad trope ive read, so it was pretty easy to guess what was gonna happen but i loved how he basically starting falling first but i did hate the fact that he would act like his trauma was okay to treat her like that. I couldve used a little more grovel. But it was a good book solid 3.5
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Can you find a better story teller than Melanie Harlow? She can create a world that sucks me in and holds me stranded for hours as I fall in love with her characters. This first in the One and Only series has me looking for more. Nate is a divorce lawyer, slightly jaded with the idea of commitment. Across the hall, Emme is a wedding planner and in love with love. These two are great friends, hanging out together, watching moves, bickering over the simplest of things, but never have crossed that line of intimacy. Now Nate is faced with the surprise of being a father, and who does he turn to? These two are the sweetest together. Nate is incredibly attractive with his ignorance of being a father. Who knew babies were so much work and needed so many things! Emme is a lifesaver, but more than that, she is his partner. Their attraction to each other is palpable, but that niggling feeling of commitment has Nate on edge. Melanie Harlow really melds this story so well with so many real life situations, it's a pleasure to listen to. From agoraphobia to postpartum depression to single parenting the story flows with circumstances that we can all relate to in some way and makes the listen that much more enjoyable.
Stephen Dexter and Lauren Enzo are perfect for the dual narration of this book. Stephen gives Nate that cocky arrogance until he is given his daughter. He softens so incredibly and the performance gives you all the feels that Nate is going through. Lauren plays Emme to a T! I loved her voice, feeling Emme's love, frustration and motherly feel all through the story. It's a great listen and I can't wait for book 2!
Stephen Dexter and Lauren Enzo are perfect for the dual narration of this book. Stephen gives Nate that cocky arrogance until he is given his daughter. He softens so incredibly and the performance gives you all the feels that Nate is going through. Lauren plays Emme to a T! I loved her voice, feeling Emme's love, frustration and motherly feel all through the story. It's a great listen and I can't wait for book 2!
katiebee995's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
_koreen_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
forestnymph12's review
4.0
I really enjoyed the story.. I was taking out of it a few times because of some editing errors, but overall exciting and sweet.
smytherose's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
caseroo7's review
4.0
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I absolutely love Melanie Harlow! Her books never disappoint and that was so true here with Only You. This book is a standalone story full of heat and emotion and it had me swooning the whole way through. I couldn't put it down and I honestly think Melanie Harlow could write anything and I would read it.
Emme and Nate are neighbors and friends. They are opposite in almost everything, including their love lives. So while Nate has rescued her on more than one occasion, she is a relationship type of girl while he prefers to keep things casual. But when one of his hookups surprises him with a baby, he knows that he needs Emme's help this time. Can Emme show him that she is the one for him and that they could have a real future together?
I loved these two and the dynamic between them. The banter was amazing and I just couldn't get enough. Nate showed a lot of growth here and I loved seeing the depth to him as his entire life changed. Emme was fantastic and I thought that she was perfect for him. These two were sexy and sweet, and their story is one I think a lot of readers will be able to relate to and feel invested in.
Overall, this was another winner from Melanie Harlow. Only You was heartfelt and captivating and I can't say enough good things about it. Melanie Harlow is a talented writer and her contemporaries are some of my all time favorites. If you are looking for a solid story that you can lose yourself in, I highly recommend Only You as well as anything else by Melanie. I also have to say that it was great to see some familiar faces here from Melanie's past stories, but if you are new to her you do not need to have read them to enjoy Only You.
**ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR**
I absolutely love Melanie Harlow! Her books never disappoint and that was so true here with Only You. This book is a standalone story full of heat and emotion and it had me swooning the whole way through. I couldn't put it down and I honestly think Melanie Harlow could write anything and I would read it.
Emme and Nate are neighbors and friends. They are opposite in almost everything, including their love lives. So while Nate has rescued her on more than one occasion, she is a relationship type of girl while he prefers to keep things casual. But when one of his hookups surprises him with a baby, he knows that he needs Emme's help this time. Can Emme show him that she is the one for him and that they could have a real future together?
I loved these two and the dynamic between them. The banter was amazing and I just couldn't get enough. Nate showed a lot of growth here and I loved seeing the depth to him as his entire life changed. Emme was fantastic and I thought that she was perfect for him. These two were sexy and sweet, and their story is one I think a lot of readers will be able to relate to and feel invested in.
Overall, this was another winner from Melanie Harlow. Only You was heartfelt and captivating and I can't say enough good things about it. Melanie Harlow is a talented writer and her contemporaries are some of my all time favorites. If you are looking for a solid story that you can lose yourself in, I highly recommend Only You as well as anything else by Melanie. I also have to say that it was great to see some familiar faces here from Melanie's past stories, but if you are new to her you do not need to have read them to enjoy Only You.
**ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR**