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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**
netherfield's review against another edition
4.0
"I always joked that she wore her heart on her sleeve and a sign on her heart that said HOMELESS - PLEASE HELP."
3.5
why do i love this trope so much?... i love babies in books
cbsears104's review against another edition
5.0
Very sweet and light hearted read mostly. I LOL at the baby chapters where Nate was discovering being a dad.
mycatismybookmark's review against another edition
4.0
Only You us a great beginning to a new series of standalones with cameos from some of our favorite characters from the Frenched series.
Neighbors Emme (aka Calamity; a wedding planner and firm believer of "The One" and Happily-Ever-Afters) and Nate (a divorce attorney and commitment-phobe) disagree on almost everything except their love on Bond films (but of course disagree on Connery vs Craig) and are the epitome of unlikely friends. With the odds stacked against them, can a surprise life-changing event spark something more between them?
Melanie Harlow creates authentic characters and builds fantastic romance - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll swoon and be swept away by the magic she creates.
4.5 stars
Neighbors Emme (aka Calamity; a wedding planner and firm believer of "The One" and Happily-Ever-Afters) and Nate (a divorce attorney and commitment-phobe) disagree on almost everything except their love on Bond films (but of course disagree on Connery vs Craig) and are the epitome of unlikely friends. With the odds stacked against them, can a surprise life-changing event spark something more between them?
Melanie Harlow creates authentic characters and builds fantastic romance - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll swoon and be swept away by the magic she creates.
4.5 stars
ana_reading_the_days_away's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
First, I LOVE how Melanie Harlow connects all her series together. I didn’t realize this one connected to Cloverleigh farms and it was a little trippy once I did because the last book I read by her was about the kids of a couple of side characters in this book. So I think from now on I’m going to try to read her books in chronological order lol
I really liked seeing Nate grow and mature and become more open to displaying emotions. I also LOVED watching him interact with baby Paisley. From fainting the first time he finds out he has a daughter to freaking out when he finds out how baby thermometers are used lol. But he becomes much better with her and it’s adorable. I wish Emme had made Nate grovel a little more though, I mean he said like 2 things and she forgave him. Idk I don’t think I would’ve. But overall a fantastic book and I highly recommend!!
First, I LOVE how Melanie Harlow connects all her series together. I didn’t realize this one connected to Cloverleigh farms and it was a little trippy once I did because the last book I read by her was about the kids of a couple of side characters in this book. So I think from now on I’m going to try to read her books in chronological order lol
I really liked seeing Nate grow and mature and become more open to displaying emotions. I also LOVED watching him interact with baby Paisley. From fainting the first time he finds out he has a daughter to freaking out when he finds out how baby thermometers are used lol. But he becomes much better with her and it’s adorable. I wish Emme had made Nate grovel a little more though, I mean he said like 2 things and she forgave him. Idk I don’t think I would’ve. But overall a fantastic book and I highly recommend!!
dirtybookswithali's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
gabbysreading's review against another edition
5.0
Swooooon!!! What a sweet read by Melanie Harlow!! I love Nate. I love Emme. And... I am so in love with this story.
This book is not what I expected. I was pleasantly surprised by Nate and Emme's friendship first. Their rapport and the ease in which they fit into each others life is endearing and fun. Nate, with his noncommittal and sometimes cold ways and Emme with all her sass and her dreams, couldn't be any more different but they're so good together. When Nate suddenly becomes a dad and ask Emme for help, it's a true testament of how strong their bond is and how much they truly care for each other.
It's no secret single dad stories are my kryptonite. I can 100% understand Emme's changing feelings as she witnesses Nate interact with his daughter. Ovaries exploding moments galore.
Only You is the kind of book where you give yourself a few hours and just lose yourself in a gorgeous story. It's the kind of book that melts your heart and your kindle along the way. This sweet, swoony, sexy read is my favorite kind of book and I'd highly recommend it to anyone!!
This book is not what I expected. I was pleasantly surprised by Nate and Emme's friendship first. Their rapport and the ease in which they fit into each others life is endearing and fun. Nate, with his noncommittal and sometimes cold ways and Emme with all her sass and her dreams, couldn't be any more different but they're so good together. When Nate suddenly becomes a dad and ask Emme for help, it's a true testament of how strong their bond is and how much they truly care for each other.
It's no secret single dad stories are my kryptonite. I can 100% understand Emme's changing feelings as she witnesses Nate interact with his daughter. Ovaries exploding moments galore.
Only You is the kind of book where you give yourself a few hours and just lose yourself in a gorgeous story. It's the kind of book that melts your heart and your kindle along the way. This sweet, swoony, sexy read is my favorite kind of book and I'd highly recommend it to anyone!!