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Love in the Suburbs #2
Be Your Forever
Brianna
Brianna Montgomery is the life of the party.
She's the girl who's brutally honest yet fiercely protective. Everything about her life is perfect...until one night changed it all. The accident took everything from her that night, and now the remnants of who she used to be scatter around her like glass. She was content to live her life hiding in the shadows, being swallowed by her shame and guilt, until he came along. Asher Larson-her brother's best friend and the bane of her teenage existence. But the more time she spends with Asher, the harder it is for her to hold onto her hatred. You know what they say: it's a fine line between love and hate.
Asher
Asher Larson is your typical guy next door.
He's outgoing, fun, and everyone loves him. Well, everyone except the one who matters most: Brianna Montgomery. She was supposed to be off limits, seeing as how she's his best friend's little sister. Oh yeah... and she hates his guts. But that never stopped him from doing whatever it took to capture her attention, even if it's just to watch her scowl at him. She's bubbly, outgoing, and the best person to have in someone's corner. But then he watched the aftermath of the accident snuff the life right out of her, and that's when he knew. He knew he'd do whatever it took to help Bri find her light again-even if it's from a distance. But then she does something that catches him off guard-she lets him in. And maybe, just maybe, he might get the one thing he's wanted from her since he was sixteen: her heart.
Brianna Montgomery is the life of the party.
She's the girl who's brutally honest yet fiercely protective. Everything about her life is perfect...until one night changed it all. The accident took everything from her that night, and now the remnants of who she used to be scatter around her like glass. She was content to live her life hiding in the shadows, being swallowed by her shame and guilt, until he came along. Asher Larson-her brother's best friend and the bane of her teenage existence. But the more time she spends with Asher, the harder it is for her to hold onto her hatred. You know what they say: it's a fine line between love and hate.
Asher
Asher Larson is your typical guy next door.
He's outgoing, fun, and everyone loves him. Well, everyone except the one who matters most: Brianna Montgomery. She was supposed to be off limits, seeing as how she's his best friend's little sister. Oh yeah... and she hates his guts. But that never stopped him from doing whatever it took to capture her attention, even if it's just to watch her scowl at him. She's bubbly, outgoing, and the best person to have in someone's corner. But then he watched the aftermath of the accident snuff the life right out of her, and that's when he knew. He knew he'd do whatever it took to help Bri find her light again-even if it's from a distance. But then she does something that catches him off guard-she lets him in. And maybe, just maybe, he might get the one thing he's wanted from her since he was sixteen: her heart.
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Published November 21, 2025
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November 10, 2025
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. This is the first book I've read by this author and it will have you in your feelings. This book talks about so many things that people go through on a daily basis, and that is learning to love yourself no matter what. Brianna is such a great representation for people who struggle with loving their body and dealing with anxiety/depression. Asher is the heart swooning guy who every girl needs in their life! He supports and always tells Brianna how and strong beautiful she is. Be prepared for some heart strings being pulled with this book.
November 16, 2025
I think Be Your Forever could’ve been condensed a bit, it felt like a lot of repeated conflict and resolution so it didn’t leave too much to be surprised about. The 🌶️ level was high, and I enjoyed reading from the perspective of Asher and Bri!
I liked Bri’s character more because she seems to have a lot more depth to her and felt like a real person. Asher seemed a bit too perfect, which can sometimes make it harder to get lost in a book.
I liked Bri’s character more because she seems to have a lot more depth to her and felt like a real person. Asher seemed a bit too perfect, which can sometimes make it harder to get lost in a book.
December 1, 2025
Be Your Forever – ARC Review 💌
I had the honor of being part of the ARC team with Happily Booked PR and got to read Be Your Forever before it was published—and this story really stayed with me.
One of the biggest battles anyone can face is learning how to get back up again, and this slow-burning story follows Brianna Montgomery as she tries to reclaim her life after a devastating drunk driving accident. The crash leaves her brother in a coma and Bri with only minor physical injuries—but the emotional damage runs deep. While her brother slowly recovers and goes through therapy, Bri is trapped in a heavy fog of guilt, grief, and depression.
Her best friend, Avery, does everything she can to support her, but even she starts to feel out of her depth. Avery knows Bri needs someone steady—someone who can challenge her, speak to her honestly, and remind her that the accident that still haunts her was not her fault.
Enter Asher. Asher is Bri’s brother’s best friend and has quietly held a flame for her ever since they were kids. Because Bri would never expect him to be the one watching over her, her brother and friends enlist Asher to keep an eye on her and gently help bring back the girl they all once knew.
The author does an amazing job portraying Bri’s mental health struggles—her numbness, her self-blame, and the tiny, fragile steps she takes toward healing. Watching Bri slowly come back into her own as a stronger, more self-aware version of herself felt both heartbreaking and hopeful.
This is also a very open-door romance. The chemistry between Bri and Asher is intense, tender, and definitely on-page. On my personal spice scale, this is a 5 out of 5—full of emotional vulnerability and steamy moments that feel earned because of everything they’ve gone through.
At its heart, Be Your Forever is about second chances, healing, and allowing yourself to risk love even when you feel broken. Will Bri get her fire back? And will she let herself fall for Asher, even though he’s supposed to be completely off-limits… right? 💔✨
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I had the honor of being part of the ARC team with Happily Booked PR and got to read Be Your Forever before it was published—and this story really stayed with me.
One of the biggest battles anyone can face is learning how to get back up again, and this slow-burning story follows Brianna Montgomery as she tries to reclaim her life after a devastating drunk driving accident. The crash leaves her brother in a coma and Bri with only minor physical injuries—but the emotional damage runs deep. While her brother slowly recovers and goes through therapy, Bri is trapped in a heavy fog of guilt, grief, and depression.
Her best friend, Avery, does everything she can to support her, but even she starts to feel out of her depth. Avery knows Bri needs someone steady—someone who can challenge her, speak to her honestly, and remind her that the accident that still haunts her was not her fault.
Enter Asher. Asher is Bri’s brother’s best friend and has quietly held a flame for her ever since they were kids. Because Bri would never expect him to be the one watching over her, her brother and friends enlist Asher to keep an eye on her and gently help bring back the girl they all once knew.
The author does an amazing job portraying Bri’s mental health struggles—her numbness, her self-blame, and the tiny, fragile steps she takes toward healing. Watching Bri slowly come back into her own as a stronger, more self-aware version of herself felt both heartbreaking and hopeful.
This is also a very open-door romance. The chemistry between Bri and Asher is intense, tender, and definitely on-page. On my personal spice scale, this is a 5 out of 5—full of emotional vulnerability and steamy moments that feel earned because of everything they’ve gone through.
At its heart, Be Your Forever is about second chances, healing, and allowing yourself to risk love even when you feel broken. Will Bri get her fire back? And will she let herself fall for Asher, even though he’s supposed to be completely off-limits… right? 💔✨
✨ If you enjoy my reviews and would like to send me a book to review for free, feel free to follow me and reach out at @allydelatierra222 on Instagram or email me at inquiries.allyt@gmail.com
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November 24, 2025
⭐ Rating: 4.25/5
I don’t say this often, but I closed Be Your Forever feeling unexpectedly uplifted, with that warm-and-fuzzy afterglow I’ll still be thinking about days later. Natalie Knolls drew me into the story of Brielle “Bri” Dawson and Asher Grant, two people whose paths cross in the quiet suburbs but whose hearts end up doing anything but quiet.
Bri’s been carrying a trauma she didn’t ask for—an accident that changed everything for her and her brother. I connected to her in a way I didn’t expect. Her strength, her fears, the way she tries to rebuild—it felt sincere. Asher, sweet, grounded, but scarred in his own way—they created this beautiful space for emotional healing between them. Their flirting is gentle, the banter is endearing, and the slow-burn of “maybe more than friends” had me smiling like a fool.
Favorite tropes in the book:
• 🌟 Friends-to-lovers / second chance at deeper connection
• 🏡 Small-town / suburban romance with community warmth
• 💬 Adorable banter + soft vulnerability
• 💖 Healing from past trauma — the hero & heroine supporting each other
• 🔄 Slow-burn build with a payoff that feels earned
What I loved most: The emotional authenticity. The way the story didn’t rush them into “I love you” but allowed little truths to surface. The way Bri and Asher weren’t perfect, yet their imperfections made the romance feel real. I laughed, I smiled, I even teared up a bit—not from melodrama, but from genuine moments of connection.
What held me back just a tiny bit: Because the emotional stakes were high in parts, I sometimes wanted more time spent just being present with Bri and Asher—more quiet chapters, more get-to-know-you moments. A few subplots felt slightly rushed toward the end. But honestly? Those are small quibbles in a story that gave me so much joy.
If you’re looking for a romance that’s heartfelt, sweet, and quietly impactful—this is it. With strong characters I rooted for, chemistry that made me grin, and emotional depth that didn’t overwhelm, I happily give this 4.25 stars. I’ll be recommending it to friends who love cozy yet meaningful reads.
Thank you so much to Natalie Knolls for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I don’t say this often, but I closed Be Your Forever feeling unexpectedly uplifted, with that warm-and-fuzzy afterglow I’ll still be thinking about days later. Natalie Knolls drew me into the story of Brielle “Bri” Dawson and Asher Grant, two people whose paths cross in the quiet suburbs but whose hearts end up doing anything but quiet.
Bri’s been carrying a trauma she didn’t ask for—an accident that changed everything for her and her brother. I connected to her in a way I didn’t expect. Her strength, her fears, the way she tries to rebuild—it felt sincere. Asher, sweet, grounded, but scarred in his own way—they created this beautiful space for emotional healing between them. Their flirting is gentle, the banter is endearing, and the slow-burn of “maybe more than friends” had me smiling like a fool.
Favorite tropes in the book:
• 🌟 Friends-to-lovers / second chance at deeper connection
• 🏡 Small-town / suburban romance with community warmth
• 💬 Adorable banter + soft vulnerability
• 💖 Healing from past trauma — the hero & heroine supporting each other
• 🔄 Slow-burn build with a payoff that feels earned
What I loved most: The emotional authenticity. The way the story didn’t rush them into “I love you” but allowed little truths to surface. The way Bri and Asher weren’t perfect, yet their imperfections made the romance feel real. I laughed, I smiled, I even teared up a bit—not from melodrama, but from genuine moments of connection.
What held me back just a tiny bit: Because the emotional stakes were high in parts, I sometimes wanted more time spent just being present with Bri and Asher—more quiet chapters, more get-to-know-you moments. A few subplots felt slightly rushed toward the end. But honestly? Those are small quibbles in a story that gave me so much joy.
If you’re looking for a romance that’s heartfelt, sweet, and quietly impactful—this is it. With strong characters I rooted for, chemistry that made me grin, and emotional depth that didn’t overwhelm, I happily give this 4.25 stars. I’ll be recommending it to friends who love cozy yet meaningful reads.
Thank you so much to Natalie Knolls for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
November 14, 2025
I had a hard time rating this book - mostly because I felt split on the likes & dislikes.
I’m always a big fan with start with the hard stuff and end with the good stuff; so that’s my plan here. I felt this book was REALLY long, especially for the content that we got. The story/plot itself seemed to keep spiraling the same topics over and over again. I was getting steps in, but not getting anywhere. At some points I was skipping over pages of the good stuff because I was so desensitized by it. I also felt like the writing was very basic, and a lot of telling the reader things and not just showing them.
Neutrally for me was Asher. The greenest of all green flags - he was literally perfect. But is anyone that perfect???? And I know, I know….its fiction, Lisa. But give us something. Some grit to the story. A moment where he struggled with her healing journey. I get he was supposed to be the strength and steady, but even those people sometimes need to waver.
I did enjoy the actual plot line. How someone processes a traumatic event or what their brain tells them. And poor Brianna went through the wringer. I was glad that Asher was finally able to convince her to get some help. (As it seemed most people in their circle also had/were currently getting therapy). I did struggle with her head at times; not being able to decipher if her depression was a reaction to the accident or her own body. I chalked it up to not everything is a clear cut line.
So was it a bad story? No. I did like the storyline, but just wish it moved a little quicker. And if you like to know that to expect, this can be a great book for you since the patterns of the chapters and dialogue seems to repeat.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖: arc team
I’m always a big fan with start with the hard stuff and end with the good stuff; so that’s my plan here. I felt this book was REALLY long, especially for the content that we got. The story/plot itself seemed to keep spiraling the same topics over and over again. I was getting steps in, but not getting anywhere. At some points I was skipping over pages of the good stuff because I was so desensitized by it. I also felt like the writing was very basic, and a lot of telling the reader things and not just showing them.
Neutrally for me was Asher. The greenest of all green flags - he was literally perfect. But is anyone that perfect???? And I know, I know….its fiction, Lisa. But give us something. Some grit to the story. A moment where he struggled with her healing journey. I get he was supposed to be the strength and steady, but even those people sometimes need to waver.
I did enjoy the actual plot line. How someone processes a traumatic event or what their brain tells them. And poor Brianna went through the wringer. I was glad that Asher was finally able to convince her to get some help. (As it seemed most people in their circle also had/were currently getting therapy). I did struggle with her head at times; not being able to decipher if her depression was a reaction to the accident or her own body. I chalked it up to not everything is a clear cut line.
So was it a bad story? No. I did like the storyline, but just wish it moved a little quicker. And if you like to know that to expect, this can be a great book for you since the patterns of the chapters and dialogue seems to repeat.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖: arc team
November 24, 2025
This story handles trauma with such care, pairing it with a romance that gives Brianna the space to find her strength, her solace, and a deeply rooted love.
Brianna's struggle with her sense of worth is one of the most compelling parts of the story, and Asher's steady, compassionate presence brings so much warmth to her path forward. His support isn't about winning her over, it's about helping her remember who she is.
If you're searching for a story that handles mental health with care, features a swoony and yearning brother's best friend, and celebrates the process of rediscovering yourself, this one is a must read.
"I wanted you to know that watching you heal is the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. Watching you find your light again is awe-inspiring. I want you to feel loved and treasured every second of every day."
"I'm here. Where else would I be? I knew you'd need me, so I'm here."
"I'm a knockout, and my curves are to be celebrated and not shamed."
"Thank you for always seeing me even when I refused to see myself."
Brianna's struggle with her sense of worth is one of the most compelling parts of the story, and Asher's steady, compassionate presence brings so much warmth to her path forward. His support isn't about winning her over, it's about helping her remember who she is.
If you're searching for a story that handles mental health with care, features a swoony and yearning brother's best friend, and celebrates the process of rediscovering yourself, this one is a must read.
"I wanted you to know that watching you heal is the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. Watching you find your light again is awe-inspiring. I want you to feel loved and treasured every second of every day."
"I'm here. Where else would I be? I knew you'd need me, so I'm here."
"I'm a knockout, and my curves are to be celebrated and not shamed."
"Thank you for always seeing me even when I refused to see myself."
November 21, 2025
God I can’t believe my bestie boo’s book baby #2 is finally here. I have had the privilege of knowing about these characters for about 2 years and was I desperate to read about them. Asher & Brianna have my whole freaking heart. I absolutely loved their story and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them.
Nat I am so proud of you and the work you’ve put into this book, your growth from Be Your Somebody really shows and I legit feel like a proud mother. I love you boo so much, I will put a full proper review soon, just trying to get my thoughts and quotes together hehe!
Nat I am so proud of you and the work you’ve put into this book, your growth from Be Your Somebody really shows and I legit feel like a proud mother. I love you boo so much, I will put a full proper review soon, just trying to get my thoughts and quotes together hehe!
December 9, 2025
Not a bad book, I just don't think it's was for me. I enjoyed how the author treated mental health and the journey back to feeling like yourself again after a traumatic event. Asher was a walking green flag, but almost too much so, it felt unreal and bordered on being frustrating. I just wish he had a little more nuance, he felt flat, which was a shame. Overall the plot was fine, just a tad repetitive.
November 17, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how spicy it was and how sweet Asher was to bri. It was also cute seeing the characters from BYS in this one and I loved the setup for Kennedy and Gage! I can’t wait for book three!!!
December 22, 2025
The middle became sort of slow...lots of the same things happening when I was looking for more to the plot. I love a HEA for Bri, especially considering the trauma she overcame. Asher is a bit too good to be true and I dont think there's a man out there like him 😆
November 28, 2025
This book is so cute! And the spicy is so out of this world. I love the love that comes from the heartache of something so devastating. I think the blend of good and bad was really good and just perfect. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
November 25, 2025
ARC Review:
This book was A LOT.
At first it was hard to get through it because of Bri's anxiety and depression... it hit a Lil too close to home , but then it was easier because Asher was there for her... through every step of the way. (kinda wish I had my own Asher)
This book provided a very realistic depiction of how people who suffer with anxiety and depression function.. it was done with care and consideration which was much appreciated.
This book was A LOT.
At first it was hard to get through it because of Bri's anxiety and depression... it hit a Lil too close to home , but then it was easier because Asher was there for her... through every step of the way. (kinda wish I had my own Asher)
This book provided a very realistic depiction of how people who suffer with anxiety and depression function.. it was done with care and consideration which was much appreciated.
October 24, 2025
Another spicy and heartfelt story from Natalie.
I love the voice portrayed in the book and the journey I was taken on.
Asher is the role model for all book boyfriends.
I love the voice portrayed in the book and the journey I was taken on.
Asher is the role model for all book boyfriends.
November 19, 2025
ARC Review
🌿 Be Your Forever 💜
Book 2 in the Love in the Suburbs Series
Written By: Natalie Knolls
Overall: 3/5
Overall plot: 3/5
Character development: 3/5
Pace: 3/5
World building: 3/5
Spice 🌶️: 2/5
Thank you, Natalie, for letting me read Be Your Forever ahead of its release date.
Be Your Forever follows Brianna Montgomery as she navigates the aftermath of a life-altering accident—one that leaves her drowning in guilt, anxiety, and a brutal inner voice telling her she doesn’t deserve happiness. Her journey through that darkness felt raw, believable, and handled with a lot of heart. I especially appreciated how authentically her mental health struggle was portrayed and how powerful her mental health journey was as she slowly fought her way back to herself.
Asher, her brother’s best friend and longtime thorn in her side, steps in as the steady presence determined to help her find her light again. And while he’s undeniably swoonworthy, supportive, and “knight in shining armor” coded… he was almost too perfect. His complete lack of flaws made him feel a bit unbelievable next to Brianna’s deeply human messiness.
The side characters were incredibly warm and loving, but at times everyone felt a little too understanding, which softened some emotional tension the story could’ve explored more.
Overall, I truly enjoyed Brianna’s arc—her resilience, her healing, and the honest depiction of depression made this a meaningful read.
If you love brother’s-best-friend romance with a strong mental health focus and plenty of heart, this one might be for you. 💜📚
Tropes:
🌿Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿He falls first
💜Curvy fmc
🌿She makes him crawl to her
💜Mental health/grief healing representation
🌿Open door spice
💜Daddy kink
🌿 Be Your Forever 💜
Book 2 in the Love in the Suburbs Series
Written By: Natalie Knolls
Overall: 3/5
Overall plot: 3/5
Character development: 3/5
Pace: 3/5
World building: 3/5
Spice 🌶️: 2/5
Thank you, Natalie, for letting me read Be Your Forever ahead of its release date.
Be Your Forever follows Brianna Montgomery as she navigates the aftermath of a life-altering accident—one that leaves her drowning in guilt, anxiety, and a brutal inner voice telling her she doesn’t deserve happiness. Her journey through that darkness felt raw, believable, and handled with a lot of heart. I especially appreciated how authentically her mental health struggle was portrayed and how powerful her mental health journey was as she slowly fought her way back to herself.
Asher, her brother’s best friend and longtime thorn in her side, steps in as the steady presence determined to help her find her light again. And while he’s undeniably swoonworthy, supportive, and “knight in shining armor” coded… he was almost too perfect. His complete lack of flaws made him feel a bit unbelievable next to Brianna’s deeply human messiness.
The side characters were incredibly warm and loving, but at times everyone felt a little too understanding, which softened some emotional tension the story could’ve explored more.
Overall, I truly enjoyed Brianna’s arc—her resilience, her healing, and the honest depiction of depression made this a meaningful read.
If you love brother’s-best-friend romance with a strong mental health focus and plenty of heart, this one might be for you. 💜📚
Tropes:
🌿Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿He falls first
💜Curvy fmc
🌿She makes him crawl to her
💜Mental health/grief healing representation
🌿Open door spice
💜Daddy kink
November 21, 2025
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅, 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅.
💭 TLDR; This book is such a good read for anyone who has ever felt their weight defines their worth, their poor mental health defines their truth and the light never seems to be at the end of the tunnel. Oh, and the smut. The intense, hot, sexy smut.
✨ 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘛𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩. 𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. ✨
Natalie. Thank you. This book helped me feel seen in so many different ways. This was written so beautifully and I was enamoured from the start.
⚠️ This book explores topics of depression, anxiety, body shaming, bullying and poor self worth.
❝𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬.❞
Bri, is a confident, happy go lucky, sassy girl, until she is in a car accident with her brother. Her guilt and shame consume her where she finds it impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She shuts everyone out, thinking no one loves her, people judge her and she doesn’t want to be a burden.
Only one person is able to help her, her brother’s best friend & childhood best friend, Asher.
❝𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡. 𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.❞
Asher is a walking green flag. His love, adoration and inspiration for Bri helps her heal in ways she never thought she could. I was sobbing in sadness, happiness and ‘awwwwww’ness.
❝𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨.❞
…aaaaaaaand of course the smut is smutting in this book and I was blushing in some moments. This was so much smuttier than I thought it would be, and I’m here for it.
❝𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞? 𝐒𝐨, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞❞
🌿 Mental health rep
🌸 Body positivity rep
🌿 Posessive MMC
🌸 Strong relationships
🌿 MMC worships FMC
🌸 Childhood best friends
🌿 Addiction recovery rep
🌸 Protective MMC
🌿 Small Town
🌸 Curvy FMC
🌿 Brother’s best friend
⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 4/5
💭 TLDR; This book is such a good read for anyone who has ever felt their weight defines their worth, their poor mental health defines their truth and the light never seems to be at the end of the tunnel. Oh, and the smut. The intense, hot, sexy smut.
✨ 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘛𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩. 𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. ✨
Natalie. Thank you. This book helped me feel seen in so many different ways. This was written so beautifully and I was enamoured from the start.
⚠️ This book explores topics of depression, anxiety, body shaming, bullying and poor self worth.
❝𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬.❞
Bri, is a confident, happy go lucky, sassy girl, until she is in a car accident with her brother. Her guilt and shame consume her where she finds it impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She shuts everyone out, thinking no one loves her, people judge her and she doesn’t want to be a burden.
Only one person is able to help her, her brother’s best friend & childhood best friend, Asher.
❝𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡. 𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.❞
Asher is a walking green flag. His love, adoration and inspiration for Bri helps her heal in ways she never thought she could. I was sobbing in sadness, happiness and ‘awwwwww’ness.
❝𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨.❞
…aaaaaaaand of course the smut is smutting in this book and I was blushing in some moments. This was so much smuttier than I thought it would be, and I’m here for it.
❝𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞? 𝐒𝐨, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞❞
🌿 Mental health rep
🌸 Body positivity rep
🌿 Posessive MMC
🌸 Strong relationships
🌿 MMC worships FMC
🌸 Childhood best friends
🌿 Addiction recovery rep
🌸 Protective MMC
🌿 Small Town
🌸 Curvy FMC
🌿 Brother’s best friend
⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 4/5
November 26, 2025
After a car accident leaves her brother, Max, beat up and broken, Bri takes the blame and enters into a very depressive state. She shuts out the world, including her parents, brother and friends. When she won't let anyone in to help her heal, Asher, her brother's best friend, is the one who breaks through her defenses. Bri is unsure of his motivations at first because she hasn't always been a fan of him but he steps up because he has loved her from afar for years and can't stand to see her struggle. What happens next is her healing journey to help her fall in love with herself again, body and soul, and also move forward with opening her heart to Asher.
The internal struggle the Bri is going through seemed like torture and even though she is a reasonable and self aware person she can’t seem to shake off the traumatic experience of the car accident and the subsequent injuries Max sustained. The guilt she feels is so overwhelming and I liked to see how she fought hard against her demons and negative internal thoughts to rise up again and become the person she wanted to be.
Asher! What a man, what a man, what a man! I love how he truly supported her and listened to her. He helped her through her anxiety and let her work things out by being patient and not pushy. He was her biggest cheerleader because of the love he had for her. He not only told her about his feelings but also showed her through his actions and that really resonated with me. Was he almost too perfect?!?
The only feedback I have is that the book was a little lengthy. I feel that some plots and story lines got repetitive and could have been condensed but who am I to complain when the author goes crazy with some spicy scenes 😜
Natalie’s writing has gotten sharper and she has really honed into her process. Her books are real life and are not all fluffy sunshine and roses. I appreciate that she gives us the good and the ugly. It’s raw and real. I tend to speed read through books, but this one I wanted to slow down and savor.
Overall, it was spicy, and the characters grew and learned. This is the book of second chances not in only the romance department, but more about life and learning to live it to the fullest.
Huge thanks to Happily Booked PR and Natalie Knolls for sharing this book’s digital advanced review copy with me in exchange for an honest review.
December 2, 2025
We never know how resilient we are until that resilience is tested. In Be Your Forever, the FMC Brianna finds this out and we get to experience her journey through recovery from trauma and depression while rediscovering herself.
The story starts off at the wedding of Bri’s best friend about a month after a car accident that leaves her brother with life-altering injuries and Bri with a massive amount of misplaced guilt, shame, anxiety, and PTSD. Much of the first few chapters gives a gritty look at how these things can affect a person, the inner monologue (that usually tells us lies about ourselves), and shame spirals. Everyone that loves her is worried and seeks help from the person they know loves her—her brother’s best friend, Asher.
It’s made clear from the beginning that Asher has been in love with Brianna since they were teenagers. He desperately wants to see Brianna get her spark back and makes it his mission to help her find a way back to herself, even if there were times she pushed him away or had setbacks. His patience and empathy throughout was absolutely swoon-worthy and I loved all the little ways he made himself the perfect book boyfriend for our romance bookworm FMC! And the spice be spicin’! Phew….
As someone who has struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, the author really did an amazing job of accurately portraying these aspects of Brianna’s character--how in the thick of it a person can struggle in some of the most fundamental ways, how it can change you, the panic and anxiety that leads to shame spirals, etc. It was refreshing to see that this wasn't glossed over and that the author didn't shy away from it.
While I felt the pacing was off for me in a few places, this book also did some massive emotional damage and had me openly crying at times. It’s great if you want something that has a strong (and accurate!) mental health focus or a story of resilience and rediscovering oneself....with a big side of book-inspired spice!
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
The story starts off at the wedding of Bri’s best friend about a month after a car accident that leaves her brother with life-altering injuries and Bri with a massive amount of misplaced guilt, shame, anxiety, and PTSD. Much of the first few chapters gives a gritty look at how these things can affect a person, the inner monologue (that usually tells us lies about ourselves), and shame spirals. Everyone that loves her is worried and seeks help from the person they know loves her—her brother’s best friend, Asher.
It’s made clear from the beginning that Asher has been in love with Brianna since they were teenagers. He desperately wants to see Brianna get her spark back and makes it his mission to help her find a way back to herself, even if there were times she pushed him away or had setbacks. His patience and empathy throughout was absolutely swoon-worthy and I loved all the little ways he made himself the perfect book boyfriend for our romance bookworm FMC! And the spice be spicin’! Phew….
As someone who has struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, the author really did an amazing job of accurately portraying these aspects of Brianna’s character--how in the thick of it a person can struggle in some of the most fundamental ways, how it can change you, the panic and anxiety that leads to shame spirals, etc. It was refreshing to see that this wasn't glossed over and that the author didn't shy away from it.
While I felt the pacing was off for me in a few places, this book also did some massive emotional damage and had me openly crying at times. It’s great if you want something that has a strong (and accurate!) mental health focus or a story of resilience and rediscovering oneself....with a big side of book-inspired spice!
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
November 20, 2025
I really enjoyed the storyline and it was one that kept my interest wanting to read it straight through if it weren't for responsibilities. It covers hard topics and have you feeling all the feels. I really liked that it talked about things that a lot of people struggle with on a daily basis like anxiety, depression and our weight. How one overcomes the battle of struggling with it all but not alone.
I really liked Asher and Bri as a couple I think they were really sweet and adorable together. Asher was truly there for her and never made anything about him during her finding herself again. Depression can be such a beast and really mess with your head and it truly takes strength in yourself but having others support you is also such a blessing too and makes so much of a difference. I loved how they fell in love and progressed in their relationship I thought it was really beautiful.
There were things that bothered me in the book but I still enjoyed it overall but I still think the things are worth mentioning. I don't think it's truly realistic that her parents and brother would let her go what seemed like almost 6 months with zero communication without one of them at least checking in. I felt the story could have been a bit shorter as there were times it just dragged on or issues repeated. I loved Asher I do but he literally was too perfect. I didn't want conflict but there is such a thing as too perfect and no one is that perfect. Sorry Asher he was still my favorite it just was something that stood out.
I'm excited to see if there's a book next about Gage and a book for Max as the issues with Max never really got answered so I'd definitely be back to read for both of those.
Overall I really enjoyed the book and recommended it. I like that it talked about hard topics and I could relate to the FMC a lot. It has a high spice level in it. This is a he falls first and brother's best friend tropes read with mental health and healing.
I really liked Asher and Bri as a couple I think they were really sweet and adorable together. Asher was truly there for her and never made anything about him during her finding herself again. Depression can be such a beast and really mess with your head and it truly takes strength in yourself but having others support you is also such a blessing too and makes so much of a difference. I loved how they fell in love and progressed in their relationship I thought it was really beautiful.
There were things that bothered me in the book but I still enjoyed it overall but I still think the things are worth mentioning. I don't think it's truly realistic that her parents and brother would let her go what seemed like almost 6 months with zero communication without one of them at least checking in. I felt the story could have been a bit shorter as there were times it just dragged on or issues repeated. I loved Asher I do but he literally was too perfect. I didn't want conflict but there is such a thing as too perfect and no one is that perfect. Sorry Asher he was still my favorite it just was something that stood out.
I'm excited to see if there's a book next about Gage and a book for Max as the issues with Max never really got answered so I'd definitely be back to read for both of those.
Overall I really enjoyed the book and recommended it. I like that it talked about hard topics and I could relate to the FMC a lot. It has a high spice level in it. This is a he falls first and brother's best friend tropes read with mental health and healing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2025
𝓑𝓮 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓕𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮
ARC review
“𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦—𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦.”
Tropes:
💚 brother’s best friend
💜grief healing
💚mental heath rep
💜he falls first
💚 spicy
💜 body positivity
Brianna is a woman who is healing from grief. She believes she’s responsible for something horrible that happened to her brother and she spirals into depression. The once feisty and confident woman now believes she isn’t worthy. Asher, her brother’s best friend, has loved her since they were teenagers and wants to help her get back to her old self, to help her see her worth. I absolutely loved Asher. He was so patient with Bri and wanted to help her heal at her own pace. He never forced her to do things she wasn’t ready for yet but made her feel sexy and beautiful.
Yes this is a brother’s best friend romance that will have you swooning, but it’s so so much more. Brianna has to learn to love and forgive herself before she can fully love Asher. I loved watching her realize that she is beautiful and worthy and get her confidence back. I related so much to Bri’s body image issues. It’s hard to love yourself when you don’t like what you see in the mirror. I saw myself in her with her anxiety and depression as well.
I also loved her relationship with her brother. They were so close and it was hard to see their relationship strained because of Bri’s guilt. I loved their reconciliation and their sibling bond.
I love that Bri goes to therapy and Asher doesn’t just fix all her problems. She does the work to love herself. Yes he is there and loves her through everything she’s going through but she does the work for her.
Thank you so much to the author for this beautiful ARC! I’m always honored to be chosen to read a book early 🩷
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮
ARC review
“𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦—𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦.”
Tropes:
💚 brother’s best friend
💜grief healing
💚mental heath rep
💜he falls first
💚 spicy
💜 body positivity
Brianna is a woman who is healing from grief. She believes she’s responsible for something horrible that happened to her brother and she spirals into depression. The once feisty and confident woman now believes she isn’t worthy. Asher, her brother’s best friend, has loved her since they were teenagers and wants to help her get back to her old self, to help her see her worth. I absolutely loved Asher. He was so patient with Bri and wanted to help her heal at her own pace. He never forced her to do things she wasn’t ready for yet but made her feel sexy and beautiful.
Yes this is a brother’s best friend romance that will have you swooning, but it’s so so much more. Brianna has to learn to love and forgive herself before she can fully love Asher. I loved watching her realize that she is beautiful and worthy and get her confidence back. I related so much to Bri’s body image issues. It’s hard to love yourself when you don’t like what you see in the mirror. I saw myself in her with her anxiety and depression as well.
I also loved her relationship with her brother. They were so close and it was hard to see their relationship strained because of Bri’s guilt. I loved their reconciliation and their sibling bond.
I love that Bri goes to therapy and Asher doesn’t just fix all her problems. She does the work to love herself. Yes he is there and loves her through everything she’s going through but she does the work for her.
Thank you so much to the author for this beautiful ARC! I’m always honored to be chosen to read a book early 🩷
November 21, 2025
Brothers best friend
Small town
He falls first
Curvy fmc
She makes him crawl to her
Mental health/grief healing representation
Open door spice
Daddy kink
Body positivity
Protective mmc
Small town
“I know I wanted to fall in love, but hadn't expected to do it twice-once with myself, and the other with the beautiful man in front of me.”
“Asher's presence has always been my pillar of strength. My flashlight in the dark, guiding me through my darkest moments."
“You are not weak or defective. You are possibly the strongest woman I know. You went through something that could so easily destroy a person beyond repair. But you? You get up every damn day and carry on. That is one of the strongest and sexiest things you could do.”
"Then it's my turn to play. You said I'm a queen and you will praise me like one? So, get on your hands and knees and crawl to me”
“I’ve been living this nightmare for months now, a former shell of myself with Zero energy to do the basics like shower or change my clothes.”
Brianna our FMC is healing from grief. She believes she's responsible for something tragic that happened to her brother and she spirals into a depression. The once sassy, fiesty and confident woman now believes she isn't worthy. I loved seeing her self healing journey it was absolutely beautiful. Her confidence growing and seeing her worth!
Asher, her brother's best friend, has been in love with Brianna since they were teenagers and wants to help her get back to her old self, to help her see her worth. Asher is amazing! He was so patient with Bri and wanted to help her heal at her own pace. And didn’t push her. He made her feel sexy and beautiful. His love and adoration for Bri helps her heal in ways she never thought she could. It was so beautiful and hit really close to home for me. I was sobbing mess reading this both happy and sad tears.
Small town
He falls first
Curvy fmc
She makes him crawl to her
Mental health/grief healing representation
Open door spice
Daddy kink
Body positivity
Protective mmc
Small town
“I know I wanted to fall in love, but hadn't expected to do it twice-once with myself, and the other with the beautiful man in front of me.”
“Asher's presence has always been my pillar of strength. My flashlight in the dark, guiding me through my darkest moments."
“You are not weak or defective. You are possibly the strongest woman I know. You went through something that could so easily destroy a person beyond repair. But you? You get up every damn day and carry on. That is one of the strongest and sexiest things you could do.”
"Then it's my turn to play. You said I'm a queen and you will praise me like one? So, get on your hands and knees and crawl to me”
“I’ve been living this nightmare for months now, a former shell of myself with Zero energy to do the basics like shower or change my clothes.”
Brianna our FMC is healing from grief. She believes she's responsible for something tragic that happened to her brother and she spirals into a depression. The once sassy, fiesty and confident woman now believes she isn't worthy. I loved seeing her self healing journey it was absolutely beautiful. Her confidence growing and seeing her worth!
Asher, her brother's best friend, has been in love with Brianna since they were teenagers and wants to help her get back to her old self, to help her see her worth. Asher is amazing! He was so patient with Bri and wanted to help her heal at her own pace. And didn’t push her. He made her feel sexy and beautiful. His love and adoration for Bri helps her heal in ways she never thought she could. It was so beautiful and hit really close to home for me. I was sobbing mess reading this both happy and sad tears.
December 16, 2025
Book Rating: ⭐️ 3/5
Spice Rating: 🌶️ 2/5
Be Your Forever is one of those books where I appreciated what the author was trying to do, even if the execution did not fully land for me.
Brianna’s story is heavy and emotional, centered on trauma, guilt, depression, and the way grief can completely rewrite how you see yourself. Her inner monologue felt painfully real at times, especially the shame spirals and the belief that she no longer deserved happiness. The mental health representation was handled with care, and I respected that the story did not gloss over how messy and nonlinear healing can be.
Asher is the ultimate green flag. Brother’s best friend, steady, patient, devoted, and completely in love with Brianna. Almost too much so. He is supportive to a fault, rarely wavers, and never truly struggles with her healing process. While I understand his role as her safe place, I found myself wishing for more depth or conflict from his side. Brianna felt deeply human and flawed, while Asher felt more like an idea than a fully rounded person.
My biggest struggle was the pacing. The book is long for the amount of plot progression, and many emotional beats repeat without pushing the story forward. I often felt like we were circling the same thoughts and conversations rather than moving through them. That repetition dulled the impact of moments that could have hit harder with tighter pacing.
Overall, this is not a bad book by any means! The storyline has heart, the mental health themes are meaningful, and Brianna’s journey toward accepting help and choosing herself was the strongest part of the story. If you enjoy slower, emotionally focused romances with a very supportive love interest and a strong emphasis on healing, this one may work well for you. For me, it landed squarely in the middle.
Spice Rating: 🌶️ 2/5
Be Your Forever is one of those books where I appreciated what the author was trying to do, even if the execution did not fully land for me.
Brianna’s story is heavy and emotional, centered on trauma, guilt, depression, and the way grief can completely rewrite how you see yourself. Her inner monologue felt painfully real at times, especially the shame spirals and the belief that she no longer deserved happiness. The mental health representation was handled with care, and I respected that the story did not gloss over how messy and nonlinear healing can be.
Asher is the ultimate green flag. Brother’s best friend, steady, patient, devoted, and completely in love with Brianna. Almost too much so. He is supportive to a fault, rarely wavers, and never truly struggles with her healing process. While I understand his role as her safe place, I found myself wishing for more depth or conflict from his side. Brianna felt deeply human and flawed, while Asher felt more like an idea than a fully rounded person.
My biggest struggle was the pacing. The book is long for the amount of plot progression, and many emotional beats repeat without pushing the story forward. I often felt like we were circling the same thoughts and conversations rather than moving through them. That repetition dulled the impact of moments that could have hit harder with tighter pacing.
Overall, this is not a bad book by any means! The storyline has heart, the mental health themes are meaningful, and Brianna’s journey toward accepting help and choosing herself was the strongest part of the story. If you enjoy slower, emotionally focused romances with a very supportive love interest and a strong emphasis on healing, this one may work well for you. For me, it landed squarely in the middle.
December 3, 2025
Thank you Natalie Knolls for providing this ARC of Be Your Forever in exchange for my review.
This one really hit me in the feels. From the start, Brianna and her brother’s story is heavy and the trauma is written in a way that feels raw and real. Even knowing what was coming, the reveal shook me and the flashbacks put you right back in the middle of it. It is emotional without feeling exploitative and the weight of what Bri carries is handled with care.
Asher, meanwhile, is a walking green flag. Truly. The man takes notes, makes thoughtful gestures and gently encourages Bri toward therapy while never pushing. Can we take a moment to appreciate the book related gestures... honestly, swoon. He is the kind of love interest who makes you think maybe the bar has not only been raised but launched into orbit.
I loved seeing Bri finally get into therapy and start working through the guilt and self loathing she has been dragging behind her. The part that held my rating steady at 3.5 was her long silence toward her brother. I understood the emotional shutdown, but with her slowly reconnecting with everyone else it became harder to make sense of that particular wall. Still, without Asher and without Avery stepping in and meddling, I do not think Bri would have found her footing again, so credit where due.
Now for the spice. My gosh. I was actually flustered. Asher appreciating a curvy woman and making Bri feel genuinely wanted and beautiful... yes please. Those scenes gave the relationship so much warmth and confidence.
Overall, this was an emotional, tender read with powerful themes, soft romance and a healthy dose of heat. I will definitely be picking up Be Your Somebody next.
This one really hit me in the feels. From the start, Brianna and her brother’s story is heavy and the trauma is written in a way that feels raw and real. Even knowing what was coming, the reveal shook me and the flashbacks put you right back in the middle of it. It is emotional without feeling exploitative and the weight of what Bri carries is handled with care.
Asher, meanwhile, is a walking green flag. Truly. The man takes notes, makes thoughtful gestures and gently encourages Bri toward therapy while never pushing. Can we take a moment to appreciate the book related gestures... honestly, swoon. He is the kind of love interest who makes you think maybe the bar has not only been raised but launched into orbit.
I loved seeing Bri finally get into therapy and start working through the guilt and self loathing she has been dragging behind her. The part that held my rating steady at 3.5 was her long silence toward her brother. I understood the emotional shutdown, but with her slowly reconnecting with everyone else it became harder to make sense of that particular wall. Still, without Asher and without Avery stepping in and meddling, I do not think Bri would have found her footing again, so credit where due.
Now for the spice. My gosh. I was actually flustered. Asher appreciating a curvy woman and making Bri feel genuinely wanted and beautiful... yes please. Those scenes gave the relationship so much warmth and confidence.
Overall, this was an emotional, tender read with powerful themes, soft romance and a healthy dose of heat. I will definitely be picking up Be Your Somebody next.
December 2, 2025
Este libro ha sido una sorpresa muy bonita. No es solo un romance “hermano del mejor amigo”, es una historia de dos personas que están intentando reencontrarse consigo mismas después de haber cambiado por completo. Brianna es un personaje precioso: antes era luz pura, y ahora vive con un peso emocional que la ha dejado partida por dentro. Su evolución es uno de los puntos más fuertes del libro; es realista, duele, pero también te hace querer abrazarla en cada capítulo.
Y luego está Asher, que es exactamente ese tipo de personaje que te desmonta el corazón sin pedir permiso. Divertido, protector, con ese toque de chico bueno que hace que confíes en él desde el minuto uno. Me ha encantado cómo la autora construye la relación entre ellos: empieza con tensión, pullitas y un odio que claramente esconde muchas cosas más profundas. La química que tienen es increíble y se nota en cada gesto, no solo en las palabras.
Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo se explora el trauma, la culpa y la recuperación emocional sin romantizarlo. Brianna tiene un proceso interno duro, pero muy bien llevado, y Asher es el tipo de apoyo que no invade, sino que acompaña. La dinámica “amor-odio” está súper conseguida y el slow burn se siente natural, nada forzado.
Es una lectura que se disfruta muchísimo, que te deja con el corazón tibio y que trata temas sensibles con mucha delicadeza.
En resumen: un romance emocional, intenso y muy humano, con dos protagonistas que brillan juntos incluso cuando creen que ya no queda nada de luz.
Y luego está Asher, que es exactamente ese tipo de personaje que te desmonta el corazón sin pedir permiso. Divertido, protector, con ese toque de chico bueno que hace que confíes en él desde el minuto uno. Me ha encantado cómo la autora construye la relación entre ellos: empieza con tensión, pullitas y un odio que claramente esconde muchas cosas más profundas. La química que tienen es increíble y se nota en cada gesto, no solo en las palabras.
Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo se explora el trauma, la culpa y la recuperación emocional sin romantizarlo. Brianna tiene un proceso interno duro, pero muy bien llevado, y Asher es el tipo de apoyo que no invade, sino que acompaña. La dinámica “amor-odio” está súper conseguida y el slow burn se siente natural, nada forzado.
Es una lectura que se disfruta muchísimo, que te deja con el corazón tibio y que trata temas sensibles con mucha delicadeza.
En resumen: un romance emocional, intenso y muy humano, con dos protagonistas que brillan juntos incluso cuando creen que ya no queda nada de luz.
November 21, 2025
Be Your Forever
By Natalie Knolls
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What To Expect:
🌿 Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿 He falls first
💜Curvy fmc
🌿 She makes him crawl to her
💜Mental health/grief healing representation
🌿 Open door spice
💜Daddy kink
Wow, Natalie Knolls has done it again! Be Your Forever is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves a good brothers best friendromance that brings all the feels.
I was hooked from the first chapter. Brianna and Asher's story is the perfect blend of sweet, emotional moments. It was such an easy, flowing read, and I loved getting to know these characters. Brianna is fun and fiercely protective, while Asher is the quiet, brooding type you can't help but fall for.
What was really appreciated was how the book tackled important themes like mental health and grief healing with so much empathy and care. It added a real depth to the story and made the characters feel incredibly real and lovable. Their journey to finding healing and love together was beautiful and heart-wrenching at times.
This is book two in the Love in the Suburbsseries, but it works perfectly as a standalone. It definitely left a desire for more from this world and the other characters! If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, maybe cry a little, and keep you up all night, this is it.
Huge congrats to Natalie on a fantastic novel! Highly, highly recommend adding this to your TBR.
10/10 would recommend this book to all family and friends
By Natalie Knolls
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What To Expect:
🌿 Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿 He falls first
💜Curvy fmc
🌿 She makes him crawl to her
💜Mental health/grief healing representation
🌿 Open door spice
💜Daddy kink
Wow, Natalie Knolls has done it again! Be Your Forever is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves a good brothers best friendromance that brings all the feels.
I was hooked from the first chapter. Brianna and Asher's story is the perfect blend of sweet, emotional moments. It was such an easy, flowing read, and I loved getting to know these characters. Brianna is fun and fiercely protective, while Asher is the quiet, brooding type you can't help but fall for.
What was really appreciated was how the book tackled important themes like mental health and grief healing with so much empathy and care. It added a real depth to the story and made the characters feel incredibly real and lovable. Their journey to finding healing and love together was beautiful and heart-wrenching at times.
This is book two in the Love in the Suburbsseries, but it works perfectly as a standalone. It definitely left a desire for more from this world and the other characters! If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, maybe cry a little, and keep you up all night, this is it.
Huge congrats to Natalie on a fantastic novel! Highly, highly recommend adding this to your TBR.
10/10 would recommend this book to all family and friends
December 4, 2025
Smile. Pretend you aren’t slowly dying inside. This is your best friend’s wedding for fuck’s sake. The least you can do is pretend.
🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜
💜Daddy kink
🌿Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿He falls first
💜Curvy FMC
🌿Hurt/Comfort
🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜
This is my first Natalie Knolls book and I was unsure how to rate it. There were many likes & dislikes that placed this middle of the road for me.
I absolutely love books that get me all up in my feels, and Brianna definitely had me there. The overwhelming sense of guilt, anxiety, and depression are all things I can relate to so well, even though I hadn't ever quite hit the low points she did. I understood her pushing everyone away, but it hurt me and pissed me off when she pushed away her brother most of all. This felt so unnecessary.
Asher was a major green flag, which I'm good with, but it felt like he was overly so. There was no growth with his character as his perfection was always there. Maybe I read too much dark stuff, but I need someone not perfect as this isn't ever real anywhere. Yes, it's fiction, but we needed a little more.
The storyline itself was really good but drawn out while repetitive. Processing grief & guilt is never the same for any 2 people and this was very clear here. Is it something I would re-read? No. Will I give the author another chance with reading the previous story? Yes. I see plenty of potential.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR for the ARC of this.
🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜
💜Daddy kink
🌿Brothers best friend
💜Small town
🌿He falls first
💜Curvy FMC
🌿Hurt/Comfort
🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜
This is my first Natalie Knolls book and I was unsure how to rate it. There were many likes & dislikes that placed this middle of the road for me.
I absolutely love books that get me all up in my feels, and Brianna definitely had me there. The overwhelming sense of guilt, anxiety, and depression are all things I can relate to so well, even though I hadn't ever quite hit the low points she did. I understood her pushing everyone away, but it hurt me and pissed me off when she pushed away her brother most of all. This felt so unnecessary.
Asher was a major green flag, which I'm good with, but it felt like he was overly so. There was no growth with his character as his perfection was always there. Maybe I read too much dark stuff, but I need someone not perfect as this isn't ever real anywhere. Yes, it's fiction, but we needed a little more.
The storyline itself was really good but drawn out while repetitive. Processing grief & guilt is never the same for any 2 people and this was very clear here. Is it something I would re-read? No. Will I give the author another chance with reading the previous story? Yes. I see plenty of potential.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR for the ARC of this.
December 9, 2025
I don’t think I’ve read a book in a long time that made me feel so deeply seen. Bri’s journey really got to me. I related to her on so many levels and felt myself reflected back in her experiences. From the very beginning, I knew Bri was going to be my girl, someone who would hold a special place in my heart. Her strength and resilience were incredible, and watching her overcome so many challenges was truly inspiring. I could not get enough of her. She is a warrior in every sense of the word, and I am so grateful I got to read her story and witness her growth.
And then there is Asher. I am still waiting for my own Asher to show up in my life. From the very moment he appeared on the page, I was sold. I even wrote it in the margins. There was never a doubt about his intentions with Bri. He is the definition of a true partner, the kind of man I daydream about having someday. I swear he could do no wrong, and if he ever did, he would be the best at making it right.
Natalie did a beautiful job portraying how complex mental health and body image struggles can be. She captured the reality that healing is not linear and that it is something people must continually work through. I am honestly in awe of her writing. The way she crafted these characters and brought their journeys to life, especially Bri’s, was remarkable. This was a story I did not know I needed, and now that I have read it, it is one that will stay with me forever.
And then there is Asher. I am still waiting for my own Asher to show up in my life. From the very moment he appeared on the page, I was sold. I even wrote it in the margins. There was never a doubt about his intentions with Bri. He is the definition of a true partner, the kind of man I daydream about having someday. I swear he could do no wrong, and if he ever did, he would be the best at making it right.
Natalie did a beautiful job portraying how complex mental health and body image struggles can be. She captured the reality that healing is not linear and that it is something people must continually work through. I am honestly in awe of her writing. The way she crafted these characters and brought their journeys to life, especially Bri’s, was remarkable. This was a story I did not know I needed, and now that I have read it, it is one that will stay with me forever.
November 10, 2025
****ARC REVIEW****
OKAY NATALIE!!!
This book was so good. Round of applause!
It’s so refreshing to finally have a brother’s best friend trope where the brother is actually okay with it. Not that it really matters, because Bri and Asher were literally made for each other. Their connection is beautiful, and the way Natalie writes about mental health is both tender and realistic. Some parts genuinely had me tearing up.
Bri is such a strong FMC who’s trying to find herself after a tough time. She’s honest about her struggles with depression and takes real steps toward healing. I love that she allows herself to go slow to rediscover who she is and that she has a friend like Asher who’s by her side through it all.
And Asher… *sigh.* Caring, thoughtful, supportive . He’s everything!! He’s Bri’s rock. (Daddy, if you will 😏.) He never pushes her, just quietly supports her in the most beautiful ways. He knows what it means to be a book boyfriend and somehow he still manages to exceed every expectation.
Overall, this story is everything: heartwarming, emotional, and so, so spicy. You never know if the next page will bring a breakthrough in Bri’s healing journey or a “hand necklace” moment — sometimes both at once.
If you happen to find an Asher out there… please send him my way.
OKAY NATALIE!!!
This book was so good. Round of applause!
It’s so refreshing to finally have a brother’s best friend trope where the brother is actually okay with it. Not that it really matters, because Bri and Asher were literally made for each other. Their connection is beautiful, and the way Natalie writes about mental health is both tender and realistic. Some parts genuinely had me tearing up.
Bri is such a strong FMC who’s trying to find herself after a tough time. She’s honest about her struggles with depression and takes real steps toward healing. I love that she allows herself to go slow to rediscover who she is and that she has a friend like Asher who’s by her side through it all.
And Asher… *sigh.* Caring, thoughtful, supportive . He’s everything!! He’s Bri’s rock. (Daddy, if you will 😏.) He never pushes her, just quietly supports her in the most beautiful ways. He knows what it means to be a book boyfriend and somehow he still manages to exceed every expectation.
Overall, this story is everything: heartwarming, emotional, and so, so spicy. You never know if the next page will bring a breakthrough in Bri’s healing journey or a “hand necklace” moment — sometimes both at once.
If you happen to find an Asher out there… please send him my way.
November 23, 2025
3 stars
3 chillies
tropes and triggers
brother's best friend/ her best firnd.
friend to dislike to lovers.
both fell in love as teens but the whole miscommunication trope haha
she makes him crawl but sadly only once i needed more aah
curvy FMC
mental and grief.
drunk driver crashed into them.
first of all Asher is the book boyfriend we all want irf!!!!
okay so this was a hard one, i didnt read the first book which wasn't a big deal but they were mentioned. when i started reading i thought her brother had died which made sense for all her self loathing but as i contained to read i found out umm no he didn't he just got the full impacted of the accidented on his side of the car, so i was like oh okay he in a wheelchair and cant look after himself, but then no he is fine and working hard at going to pt and all that so he was fine in a coma for a bit and had some operations for his shoulder and leg but other wise was fine.
i get that this book was about feeling guilty and fulling into depression but it took the whole book before she even spoke to het brother which she ignored for the whole book. that was annoying she also ignored her parents for like half the book.
thats really all i have to say.
3 chillies
tropes and triggers
brother's best friend/ her best firnd.
friend to dislike to lovers.
both fell in love as teens but the whole miscommunication trope haha
she makes him crawl but sadly only once i needed more aah
curvy FMC
mental and grief.
drunk driver crashed into them.
first of all Asher is the book boyfriend we all want irf!!!!
okay so this was a hard one, i didnt read the first book which wasn't a big deal but they were mentioned. when i started reading i thought her brother had died which made sense for all her self loathing but as i contained to read i found out umm no he didn't he just got the full impacted of the accidented on his side of the car, so i was like oh okay he in a wheelchair and cant look after himself, but then no he is fine and working hard at going to pt and all that so he was fine in a coma for a bit and had some operations for his shoulder and leg but other wise was fine.
i get that this book was about feeling guilty and fulling into depression but it took the whole book before she even spoke to het brother which she ignored for the whole book. that was annoying she also ignored her parents for like half the book.
thats really all i have to say.
November 24, 2025
Thank you Happily Booked PR and Natalie Knolls for this ARC, out now.
Oh my gosh… I did not expect this book to hit as hard as it did. Brianna, her brother Max are in a car crash that changes everything. Bri walks away physically fine, but Max doesn’t - and the guilt drags her into a dark spiral of depression, self-blame, weight gain, and shutting out the people who love her.
Enter Asher — Max’s friend and the man who has quietly loved Bri for years. With one request from Bri’s brother, Asher steps in. Patient. Steady. Gentle. And completely obsessed with Bri’s body in the most wholesome, “let me worship you the way you deserve” way.
While Bri struggles to see anything good in herself, Asher becomes the one person who helps her relearn her body, her worth, and her capacity for love.
This story is packed with spice, body empowerment, vulnerability, and some seriously emotional moments. Natalie Knolls nails the portrayal of depression, anxiety, and the messy, nonlinear path to healing. I cried. I related. I rooted for Bri and Asher with my entire soul.
Every woman will want an Asher. Every man will wish he had a Bri. And honestly - I’m lucky enough to have found my own version of an Asher.
Beautifully written, deeply felt, and unexpectedly powerful.
Oh my gosh… I did not expect this book to hit as hard as it did. Brianna, her brother Max are in a car crash that changes everything. Bri walks away physically fine, but Max doesn’t - and the guilt drags her into a dark spiral of depression, self-blame, weight gain, and shutting out the people who love her.
Enter Asher — Max’s friend and the man who has quietly loved Bri for years. With one request from Bri’s brother, Asher steps in. Patient. Steady. Gentle. And completely obsessed with Bri’s body in the most wholesome, “let me worship you the way you deserve” way.
While Bri struggles to see anything good in herself, Asher becomes the one person who helps her relearn her body, her worth, and her capacity for love.
This story is packed with spice, body empowerment, vulnerability, and some seriously emotional moments. Natalie Knolls nails the portrayal of depression, anxiety, and the messy, nonlinear path to healing. I cried. I related. I rooted for Bri and Asher with my entire soul.
Every woman will want an Asher. Every man will wish he had a Bri. And honestly - I’m lucky enough to have found my own version of an Asher.
Beautifully written, deeply felt, and unexpectedly powerful.
November 24, 2025
Brianna’s life changed with a car crash that severely injured her brother, and she walked away with little physical damage but emotionally shattered. She carries much shame & guilt, and has cut herself off from her family & friends. Asher is Brianna’s brother’s best friend and has always had a crush on her. He is determined to help Brianna through this, whether she likes it or not.
I had trouble connecting with this one. I am not sure if it was just me, and my mood reading vibes, or what, because it was well written, and I think the mental health struggles were covered well by the author. The author is a mental professional so that makes sense. I also very much enjoyed the found family parts and how everyone was so intertwined. Seeing the love that both Briannna & Asher’s friends had for them. I enjoyed the plus sized representation and seeing the love & devotion Asher had for her. I think the spice was excellent. I also loved the parts that talked about their combined love for reading, I think Asher is definitely an ideal book boyfriend! Overall I liked the story, I think the author handled the topics well but maybe just a little too long for the plot?
Thank you Happily Booked PR for the ARC!
I had trouble connecting with this one. I am not sure if it was just me, and my mood reading vibes, or what, because it was well written, and I think the mental health struggles were covered well by the author. The author is a mental professional so that makes sense. I also very much enjoyed the found family parts and how everyone was so intertwined. Seeing the love that both Briannna & Asher’s friends had for them. I enjoyed the plus sized representation and seeing the love & devotion Asher had for her. I think the spice was excellent. I also loved the parts that talked about their combined love for reading, I think Asher is definitely an ideal book boyfriend! Overall I liked the story, I think the author handled the topics well but maybe just a little too long for the plot?
Thank you Happily Booked PR for the ARC!
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