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nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
An instant attraction happens when Carter and Val meet in line at the coffee shop. They have more than just sparks in common. Val has helped raise her 4 younger siblings and Carter is raising his two nieces. But can two people who have a lot on their plate make time for one another? Or do they find themselves always helping the other and not giving themselves time? With wonderful characters and a storyline that had me hooked from the opening pages, Layla Hagen once again brings romance, family dynamics and honesty ti her readers. I love the Connor Family and cannot wait for more in this series. These books are heart filled romance at its best.
charlottenw1's review against another edition
3.0
Layla Hagen has written another super easy romance with a strong FMC and an alpha MMC who supports and adores the ground his love interest walks on. Carter is a single dad to his two nieces and Val owns a perfume company that's about to go to court. Carter sees Val in a coffee shop and just knows that he needs to do everything in his power to have this woman in his life. Val doesn't put up much of a fight, especially, when she knows he has two young ladies to look after.
It's great seeing the girls so involved in the storyline and I loved seeing the near misses Val and Carter had when they were trying to get some alone time. Seeing all the Connor and Bennett gang together again added to the family dynamic this series always brings.
It's great seeing the girls so involved in the storyline and I loved seeing the near misses Val and Carter had when they were trying to get some alone time. Seeing all the Connor and Bennett gang together again added to the family dynamic this series always brings.
krbeers4's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was my favorite of the series, or close to, which is really saying something. Still though, something holding me back from that 5 star mark. More of the family appeared in this one, but seeing more of Val especially and hearing more of their childhoods was fantastic and reminiscent of Landon’s story, and going back to the beginning of a series is always sweet. Also - this “addition” or whatever you wanna call him, was fantastic in his own right but still written perfectly for Val which I adored.
liss1695's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
profromance's review against another edition
4.0
I've made no mistake in the past that I'm a fan of Layla Hagen's The Connor Family series. Check out my review here.
Like her series about the Bennett family, there is so much to love about this family. Orphaned in their youth, the two oldest siblings, Landon and Val, are responsible for raising their younger siblings. It creates a bond between them that continues into adulthood. As the first three books in the series show us, this family loves each other first and they find love later. For me, that engages me in the books in this series.
Only with You is Layla Hagen's newest book. It follows the story of the oldest daughter in the Connor family, Valentina (Val). She is a successful, take charge woman. Having raised her younger siblings and running a successful company makes it difficult for Val to find her equal in a man. The few men she meets and begins to date disappoint her for their lack of commitment and their apparent inability to accept her need for control.
Enter Carter. Carter's law firm has moved into a building near Val's company. They meet in a local coffee shop, and they have instant chemistry. From there, Carter and Val feed their attraction to each other by randomly running into each, then arranging lunch dates, and eventually dating each other more formally. However, Carter's life is complicated. He has two nieces who he raises, and Carter worries that Val, having already raised her siblings, won't want that level of commitment. Similarly, Val worries that Carter may not accept her foibles, her messiness and the way she tends to take over situations. Will Carter and Val find their happy ending?
I think out of the first four books of this series this may be my favorite to date (I'm thinking Jace and Hailey's stories may usurp this one...I guess we'll see). One of the main reasons this is my new Connor family favorite is Carter. To be fair, Val is an amazing female character. She is incredibly successful, competent, a force to be reckoned with. What isn't to love about a woman who can hold her own with both men and women? She is completely self-sufficient and emotionally mature. However, Carter brings a lightness to her. He is funny, engaging, fairly cocky (but in a sexy way), and he's a gentleman. Due to Val's experiences with the men in her life, she does not believe she can find someone who will accept her need to control or influence situations. Carter, however, loves this about her, accepting her as she comes. This is what makes him the perfect swoony book boyfriend. He sees her, cherishes her, and strives to take care of her.
I think the part of Layla Hagen's books that I love the most is there is always a little bit of angst, but it never overwhelms you as the reader. It raises your heartbeat, unleashes the butterflies in your stomach for just a moment, and keeps you aware. Yet, it resolves quickly bringing about a happy ending. Only with You is a book that keeps you believing that love breeds acceptance, showing that love can overcome anything.
Overall:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Like her series about the Bennett family, there is so much to love about this family. Orphaned in their youth, the two oldest siblings, Landon and Val, are responsible for raising their younger siblings. It creates a bond between them that continues into adulthood. As the first three books in the series show us, this family loves each other first and they find love later. For me, that engages me in the books in this series.
Only with You is Layla Hagen's newest book. It follows the story of the oldest daughter in the Connor family, Valentina (Val). She is a successful, take charge woman. Having raised her younger siblings and running a successful company makes it difficult for Val to find her equal in a man. The few men she meets and begins to date disappoint her for their lack of commitment and their apparent inability to accept her need for control.
Enter Carter. Carter's law firm has moved into a building near Val's company. They meet in a local coffee shop, and they have instant chemistry. From there, Carter and Val feed their attraction to each other by randomly running into each, then arranging lunch dates, and eventually dating each other more formally. However, Carter's life is complicated. He has two nieces who he raises, and Carter worries that Val, having already raised her siblings, won't want that level of commitment. Similarly, Val worries that Carter may not accept her foibles, her messiness and the way she tends to take over situations. Will Carter and Val find their happy ending?
I think out of the first four books of this series this may be my favorite to date (I'm thinking Jace and Hailey's stories may usurp this one...I guess we'll see). One of the main reasons this is my new Connor family favorite is Carter. To be fair, Val is an amazing female character. She is incredibly successful, competent, a force to be reckoned with. What isn't to love about a woman who can hold her own with both men and women? She is completely self-sufficient and emotionally mature. However, Carter brings a lightness to her. He is funny, engaging, fairly cocky (but in a sexy way), and he's a gentleman. Due to Val's experiences with the men in her life, she does not believe she can find someone who will accept her need to control or influence situations. Carter, however, loves this about her, accepting her as she comes. This is what makes him the perfect swoony book boyfriend. He sees her, cherishes her, and strives to take care of her.
I think the part of Layla Hagen's books that I love the most is there is always a little bit of angst, but it never overwhelms you as the reader. It raises your heartbeat, unleashes the butterflies in your stomach for just a moment, and keeps you aware. Yet, it resolves quickly bringing about a happy ending. Only with You is a book that keeps you believing that love breeds acceptance, showing that love can overcome anything.
Overall:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
what_rachel_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Best part of this was that it was available on Scribd and that it was narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt
mhmhoneyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series so much! Val and Carter have such a cute story!
catwithbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Ich bin glaube ich ein wenig mit in Carter verliebt.
Auf Valentina Connor habe ich nu auch sehr lang gewartet und ich hätte nicht gedacht das teils eine etwas schüchterne Seite an sich hat.
Bei Carter ist sie recht locker und frech, aber da er ein ziemlich loses aber durchaus charmantes Mundwerk hat, bringt er sie doch oft zum erröten oder verstummen.
Ich mochte es wie sich die Geschichte der beiden entwickelt hat und wie sie sich ganz zwanglos kennengelernt haben.
Carter und Val sind sich in ihren Unsicherheiten sehr ähnlich. Beide verschenken einander ihr Herz.
Carter fand ich mehr als toll, er ist in vielerlei Hinsicht umsichtig und aufmerksam. Seine ganze Art hat mir wirklich gut gefallen und er ist jemand der weiß was er viel.
Val jetzt mal näher kennen zu lernen fand ich schön, da sie sich immer um alle kümmert. Da sie so einer Powerfrau ist kommt man gar nicht auf die Idee welch verletzliche Seite sie hat.
Was mir besonders gefallen hat war das recht realistische Missverständnis und Carter wie er ist nimmt die Dinge in die Hand um sie zu klären.
Mich hat die Geschichte total verzaubert gehabt und ich bin schon gespannt wen es als nächstes Trifft. Viel Auswahl gibt es dabei nicht mehr.
Auf Valentina Connor habe ich nu auch sehr lang gewartet und ich hätte nicht gedacht das teils eine etwas schüchterne Seite an sich hat.
Bei Carter ist sie recht locker und frech, aber da er ein ziemlich loses aber durchaus charmantes Mundwerk hat, bringt er sie doch oft zum erröten oder verstummen.
Ich mochte es wie sich die Geschichte der beiden entwickelt hat und wie sie sich ganz zwanglos kennengelernt haben.
Carter und Val sind sich in ihren Unsicherheiten sehr ähnlich. Beide verschenken einander ihr Herz.
Carter fand ich mehr als toll, er ist in vielerlei Hinsicht umsichtig und aufmerksam. Seine ganze Art hat mir wirklich gut gefallen und er ist jemand der weiß was er viel.
Val jetzt mal näher kennen zu lernen fand ich schön, da sie sich immer um alle kümmert. Da sie so einer Powerfrau ist kommt man gar nicht auf die Idee welch verletzliche Seite sie hat.
Was mir besonders gefallen hat war das recht realistische Missverständnis und Carter wie er ist nimmt die Dinge in die Hand um sie zu klären.
Mich hat die Geschichte total verzaubert gehabt und ich bin schon gespannt wen es als nächstes Trifft. Viel Auswahl gibt es dabei nicht mehr.
sectoreighteen's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5