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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
If you've been following the escapades of Nate and Essie from the Toronto Terror series and Chase Lovett Wants Me, you're in for a treat! Their moment to shine has finally arrived, and trust me, it’s a journey you won’t want to miss.
Nate and Essie are completely at odds with each other. But when Nate steps in as the best man and Essie takes on the role of maid of honor, their rivalry over wedding responsibilities turns into a hilarious showdown. Will they end up in jail ... or tangled up in bed?
This book had me hooked from the start. The chemistry between Essie and Nate is electric. With the classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic and a delightful second-chance romance, the tension and humor kept me turning the pages.
🎧 Audiobook Experience
The duet narration by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton was a match made in audiobook heaven. Peachwood perfectly captured Essie’s yearning for a fairy-tale romance, alongside her reluctance to take risks after past heartbreaks. Meanwhile, Hamilton brought Nate to life as the hot nerd with a complicated relationship with love, showcasing his journey toward becoming the right man for Essie. Watching Nate’s character growth was a highlight, and I found myself rooting for their love story every step of the way.
Plus, it was fantastic to see familiar faces from the Toronto Terror and Blaze University series make appearances, adding depth and excitement to the overall experience. I’m left eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Toronto Terror crew!
Read This Book For …
🐚 Best Man x Maid of Honor Shenanigans
🐚 Holiday Romance Vibes
🐚 Opposites Attract Drama
🐚 Second Chance Sparks
🐚 Grumpy x Sunshine Chemistry
🐚 Found Family
Nate and Essie are completely at odds with each other. But when Nate steps in as the best man and Essie takes on the role of maid of honor, their rivalry over wedding responsibilities turns into a hilarious showdown. Will they end up in jail ... or tangled up in bed?
This book had me hooked from the start. The chemistry between Essie and Nate is electric. With the classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic and a delightful second-chance romance, the tension and humor kept me turning the pages.
🎧 Audiobook Experience
The duet narration by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton was a match made in audiobook heaven. Peachwood perfectly captured Essie’s yearning for a fairy-tale romance, alongside her reluctance to take risks after past heartbreaks. Meanwhile, Hamilton brought Nate to life as the hot nerd with a complicated relationship with love, showcasing his journey toward becoming the right man for Essie. Watching Nate’s character growth was a highlight, and I found myself rooting for their love story every step of the way.
Plus, it was fantastic to see familiar faces from the Toronto Terror and Blaze University series make appearances, adding depth and excitement to the overall experience. I’m left eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Toronto Terror crew!
Read This Book For …
🐚 Best Man x Maid of Honor Shenanigans
🐚 Holiday Romance Vibes
🐚 Opposites Attract Drama
🐚 Second Chance Sparks
🐚 Grumpy x Sunshine Chemistry
🐚 Found Family
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
eARC and ALC Review
I Could Be Yours was adorably cute with steam, lots of banter, drama, angst and emotion. I enjoyed it. I loved the characters, Nate and Essie and their quirky relationship. I loved that even though it was a fun, lighthearted read there were things of a delicate slightly darker nature present. I liked the balance the author struck between the two. I also loved the way the narrators brought this story to life and the way they voiced the characters. They definitely did a great job. It was a pleasure listening to them. I definitely recommend this book.
Copies provided by author
I Could Be Yours was adorably cute with steam, lots of banter, drama, angst and emotion. I enjoyed it. I loved the characters, Nate and Essie and their quirky relationship. I loved that even though it was a fun, lighthearted read there were things of a delicate slightly darker nature present. I liked the balance the author struck between the two. I also loved the way the narrators brought this story to life and the way they voiced the characters. They definitely did a great job. It was a pleasure listening to them. I definitely recommend this book.
Copies provided by author
adventurous
lighthearted
I listened to the audiobook version of this story and the banter between Essie and Nate made my day. These two are not only adorable together but their chemistry is off the charts. The slow burn and the tension between them made the moment when they finally gave into each other that much more exquisite. The fact that she was the one that was pierced, and he was the one with the trauma was a refreshing take on these tropes. The story itself was also amazing. So much love, and healing not only between the main characters but also the love between them and their family and friends. I loved seeing characters from other series in this story. The narration by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton was chef's kiss! They brought to life the perfect chemistry Helena created between these characters.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was one of those books where I finished and immediately wanted to reread. The Toronto Terror series has been my favorite of Helena's and this spinoff is just as wonderful!
We get to see the whole family together and finally know both Nate and Essie. These two think they're too different to work- he doesn't believe in love and she believes every man she meets is her next husband. But once they finally get out of their own way, they realize they're a perfect fit and can support each other like no one else They've both been hurt in the past and have to work to trust again. Their growth, healing, and care for each other was so realistic and heartfelt. Y'all know I'm a certified third act ******* hater, but how these two learned to communicate and give time for each other made it all worth it. And of course it wouldn't be an HH book if there weren't clues for the next couple (s???) 👀
Thank you to the author and team for the ARC, this is my free and honest review
Thank you to the author and team for the ARC, this is my free and honest review
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adored this book! I've been eagerly awaiting Essie and Nate's story, and it did not disappoint. Their banter made me laugh and their connection made me blush. I could feel their chemistry together.
Helena Hunting just has a way of writing stories that make me laugh out loud, swoon like crazy, all while dealing with some meaningful emotional themes. What surprised me most was how much I connected with Nate. Seeing him prioritize his mental health and push through his struggles was incredibly powerful. I loved how Essie and Nate saw each other and cared for each other.
I love the found family troupe and so seeing how prominently all the characters from previous books were included in this one made me feel like a part of their found family. By the end, I was ready to pack my bags and head straight to Aruba to celebrate with everyone. I genuinely feel like I know and am friends with these characters.
I also listened to the audiobook and Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood did a phenomenal job bringing everyone to life and had me hooked from beginning to end. My favorite part was that it was duet narration which really brought it to life. If you're looking for a book/audiobook that's fun, heartwarming, and full of great characters, definitely pick this one up!
Thank you Helena Hunting and her team for the ARC and ALC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
Helena Hunting just has a way of writing stories that make me laugh out loud, swoon like crazy, all while dealing with some meaningful emotional themes. What surprised me most was how much I connected with Nate. Seeing him prioritize his mental health and push through his struggles was incredibly powerful. I loved how Essie and Nate saw each other and cared for each other.
I love the found family troupe and so seeing how prominently all the characters from previous books were included in this one made me feel like a part of their found family. By the end, I was ready to pack my bags and head straight to Aruba to celebrate with everyone. I genuinely feel like I know and am friends with these characters.
I also listened to the audiobook and Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood did a phenomenal job bringing everyone to life and had me hooked from beginning to end. My favorite part was that it was duet narration which really brought it to life. If you're looking for a book/audiobook that's fun, heartwarming, and full of great characters, definitely pick this one up!
Thank you Helena Hunting and her team for the ARC and ALC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
*ARC and ALC review*
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adored this book! I've been eagerly awaiting Essie and Nate's story, and it did not disappoint. Their banter made me laugh and their connection made me blush. I could feel their chemistry together.
Helena Hunting just has a way of writing stories that make me laugh out loud, swoon like crazy, all while dealing with some meaningful emotional themes. What surprised me most was how much I connected with Nate. Seeing him prioritize his mental health and push through his struggles was incredibly powerful. I loved how Essie and Nate saw each other and cared for each other.
I love the found family troupe and so seeing how prominently all the characters from previous books were included in this one made me feel like a part of their found family. By the end, I was ready to pack my bags and head straight to Aruba to celebrate with everyone. I genuinely feel like I know and am friends with these characters.
I also listened to the audiobook and Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood did a phenomenal job bringing everyone to life and had me hooked from beginning to end. My favorite part was that it was duet narration which really brought it to life. If you're looking for a book/audiobook that's fun, heartwarming, and full of great characters, definitely pick this one up!
Thank you Helena Hunting and her team for the ARC and ALC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adored this book! I've been eagerly awaiting Essie and Nate's story, and it did not disappoint. Their banter made me laugh and their connection made me blush. I could feel their chemistry together.
Helena Hunting just has a way of writing stories that make me laugh out loud, swoon like crazy, all while dealing with some meaningful emotional themes. What surprised me most was how much I connected with Nate. Seeing him prioritize his mental health and push through his struggles was incredibly powerful. I loved how Essie and Nate saw each other and cared for each other.
I love the found family troupe and so seeing how prominently all the characters from previous books were included in this one made me feel like a part of their found family. By the end, I was ready to pack my bags and head straight to Aruba to celebrate with everyone. I genuinely feel like I know and am friends with these characters.
I also listened to the audiobook and Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood did a phenomenal job bringing everyone to life and had me hooked from beginning to end. My favorite part was that it was duet narration which really brought it to life. If you're looking for a book/audiobook that's fun, heartwarming, and full of great characters, definitely pick this one up!
Thank you Helena Hunting and her team for the ARC and ALC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
omgomgomgomg im still squealing over the disney worthy hea for nate and essie girl. i have been PANTING for them since their first tension filled cameos in previous stories. i adore helenas writing and how she characters are all so interconnected in a found family- it was amazing to get to experience tris and bea’s big day through the lense of nate and essie! nate has a lot of similar baggae to tristain, but the way it affected their personalities and ability to love was unique to them entirely. i loved getting to see his growth and path healing so he could be the best version of himself. essie is absolutely a woman after my own heart and i relate to her need to be loved on a cellular level. also id be remiss not to mention the nerdy spice and woooah, everytime i think ive read peak helena spice she comes back and sprinkles some more madness in there.
teddy hamilton and savanah peachwood absolutely rocked this narration. it was utter perfection- i literally couldnt contain my excitement when i realized who was voicing these two. hearing this story in duet was absolutely ear tingling and it made the immersive reading that much better
huge thank you to helena hunting, her team and dreamscape media for allowing me the opportunity to receive and ARC/ALC. i have adored all of your stories and i am so grateful to be apart of your badass babe brigade!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
ARC Review - Nate and Essie’s story gave me all the feels. It’s absolutely everything you want in a grumpy sunshine romance. Nate is the perfect storm cloud to Essie’s sunshine and rainbows and their story is everything I hoped it would be. 🩷 As a huge Helena Hunting fan, of course I loved every glimpse of some of my favorite characters from the Terror, Tilton University, and Lies, Hearts, and Truths series. And Helena’s mental health representation is always top tier. As always, it left me dying for the next installment in the Helena universe.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Nate and Essie’s have a complicated past, but they overcome it, work through their own struggles before they become a couple. They realize they can’t have a healthy relationship unless they are “healthy” themselves.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
Quick Summary: A madly, deeply romance
My Review: I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting is a "summer holiday romance." It is scheduled for release on 7/10/25.
About the Book: "The best man ghosted me six years ago after kissing me, and now I have to plan every wedding event under the sun with him."
In My Own Words: Timing always seems to be off between two people who have shared a long history of chemistry, passion, and intense interest in each other. Will a summer wedding between their loved ones be the just right time to find their forever love with one another?
About the Leads:
Essie Lovelock - > I loved Essie on the whole. She was caring, attentive, aware, compassionate and loving. She was a caretaker of hearts. The way she positioned herself in the lives of those she cared for said it all. When and how she showed up for Nate was golden.
Nate Stiles - > This beautiful, broken man... He stole my heart right out of my chest. Despite his rough spots and grumpiness, he was a good guy. I can see why Essie was in her feelings about him.
About the Characters: This novel was filled with a boatload of interesting characters. Their troubled backgrounds, familial and friendship bonds, professions, and statuses completely captured my attention. I could not get enough of them. I had hoped that this book served as the start of a whole new series. Fingers crossed on that!
Character of Interest: CONNER
I cannot wait to get into the dets about him. Yass!
About the Audiobook: This novel was narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton. They did an excellent job. I was thoroughly entertained.
My Final Say: I Could Be Yours was everything I needed it to be. The unrequited love angle rolled into a forever romance love story. I was here for it. The emotional connection and sexual tension between Essie and Nate was chef's kiss.
I loved that mental health was presented & promoted so positively.
Other: Readers who enjoy enemies to lovers, summer weddings, athletes, richy rich professionals, engineers, makeup artists, second chance romances, grumpy vs sunshine personalities, family dysfunction stories, found family relationships, and spicy hot situationships will like this book.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Status: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Level: 🌶️🌶️
Audiobook: Yes (8 Hours, 42 Minutes)
Narration: +
My Review: I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting is a "summer holiday romance." It is scheduled for release on 7/10/25.
About the Book: "The best man ghosted me six years ago after kissing me, and now I have to plan every wedding event under the sun with him."
In My Own Words: Timing always seems to be off between two people who have shared a long history of chemistry, passion, and intense interest in each other. Will a summer wedding between their loved ones be the just right time to find their forever love with one another?
About the Leads:
Essie Lovelock - > I loved Essie on the whole. She was caring, attentive, aware, compassionate and loving. She was a caretaker of hearts. The way she positioned herself in the lives of those she cared for said it all. When and how she showed up for Nate was golden.
Nate Stiles - > This beautiful, broken man... He stole my heart right out of my chest. Despite his rough spots and grumpiness, he was a good guy. I can see why Essie was in her feelings about him.
About the Characters: This novel was filled with a boatload of interesting characters. Their troubled backgrounds, familial and friendship bonds, professions, and statuses completely captured my attention. I could not get enough of them. I had hoped that this book served as the start of a whole new series. Fingers crossed on that!
Character of Interest: CONNER
I cannot wait to get into the dets about him. Yass!
About the Audiobook: This novel was narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton. They did an excellent job. I was thoroughly entertained.
My Final Say: I Could Be Yours was everything I needed it to be. The unrequited love angle rolled into a forever romance love story. I was here for it. The emotional connection and sexual tension between Essie and Nate was chef's kiss.
I loved that mental health was presented & promoted so positively.
Other: Readers who enjoy enemies to lovers, summer weddings, athletes, richy rich professionals, engineers, makeup artists, second chance romances, grumpy vs sunshine personalities, family dysfunction stories, found family relationships, and spicy hot situationships will like this book.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Status: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Level: 🌶️🌶️
Audiobook: Yes (8 Hours, 42 Minutes)
Narration: +