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Dating Him #1
Dating Nashville
Becks:
How does a straight guy accidentally come out as gay to the entire country music world?
I’ll get back to you when I know the answer.
It all happened so fast. One moment, my best friend’s little brother is standing in a sea of people as his boyfriend breaks his heart. Again.
The next, I’m jumping off stage mid-concert to give him the kiss of his life—or maybe the kiss of my life.
I’m Beckett Anderson. Yes, that Beckett. The one who never does the smart thing, messes up daily, and somehow ended up with millions of screaming fans.
Fans who now think I’m dating Nicky St. Germaine.
The label says I can’t come out as straight (Is that even a thing?), that I can’t tell the world I lied.
But this lie of mine… it doesn’t hold a candle to the one I tell myself.
How does the quiet gay guy end up kissing the straight country music star in front of thousands of his screaming fans?
I still can’t fathom what he was thinking when he jumped off that stage, but that kiss… None of it was real, but it felt like it. At least to me.
I’m Nicky St. Germaine, son of a football Hall of Famer, best friends with rock star, Nari Won Song—and whatever I am to country music sensation, Beckett Anderson. The jury’s still out on that one. What does a small town kid do when so many of his friends and family are famous? He hides. Frequently.
Now the spotlight is on me, and there is nowhere left to hide. I’m supposed to pretend to be Beckett’s adoring boyfriend for a few weeks, but that’s not so easy when I’d give almost anything for it to be true.
Book one in the Discovering Me series, Dating Nashville is a sweet M/M romance with a cocky country star, a shy small-town boy, and enough sparks betweent them to make you swoon.
249 pages, ebook
Published September 22, 2019
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October 1, 2019
Boy, this book was all angst. What a disappointment.
Halfway through this book I started to realize how little time these two guys actually spend together. There was no real romance, only issues between them which they angsted about by themselves or with friends. But never together. I think I can count the scenes where they actually spend time together on one hand.
Becket is a famous country singer from a small town who sees one of his childhood friends struggling with a breakup. When Nicky’s ex confronts Nicky at one of Beck’s concerts, Becks only sees Nicky crying in the audience. He jumps down and swoops in to kiss Nicky to teach that stupid ex of his a lesson.
But then the world decides Becks is gay and is in a relationship with Nicky. Beck’s record label tells him to go with it or they are going to drop his band. So Becks asks Nicky to help him out. Which Nicky reluctantly agrees to. But when Becks kisses him a second time because of nearby press, he tells Becks he can’t do it.
But Becks slowly starts to realize he really does have feelings for Nicky. But by now Nicky is just angry with him and refuses to be used as a prop…
I thought the scene at the concert was very promising, and I couldn’t wait for them to start fake dating and then falling in love. But that’s not what happened. They only went on one (very short) ‘date’ before Nicky decided he couldn’t do it. And then they were apart for the rest of the book. There were a couple of moment where they talked to each other (or tried to), but they were both constantly angry or blaming the other one for the mess they were in.
There was also A LOT of paparazzi in this. They made their life hell. And I hate that stuff.
And because Nicky and Becks spend hardly any time together count out the sexy times, because there are none. Nothing but a few kisses. And a whole lot of angsting.
Halfway through this book I started to realize how little time these two guys actually spend together. There was no real romance, only issues between them which they angsted about by themselves or with friends. But never together. I think I can count the scenes where they actually spend time together on one hand.
Becket is a famous country singer from a small town who sees one of his childhood friends struggling with a breakup. When Nicky’s ex confronts Nicky at one of Beck’s concerts, Becks only sees Nicky crying in the audience. He jumps down and swoops in to kiss Nicky to teach that stupid ex of his a lesson.
But then the world decides Becks is gay and is in a relationship with Nicky. Beck’s record label tells him to go with it or they are going to drop his band. So Becks asks Nicky to help him out. Which Nicky reluctantly agrees to. But when Becks kisses him a second time because of nearby press, he tells Becks he can’t do it.
But Becks slowly starts to realize he really does have feelings for Nicky. But by now Nicky is just angry with him and refuses to be used as a prop…
I thought the scene at the concert was very promising, and I couldn’t wait for them to start fake dating and then falling in love. But that’s not what happened. They only went on one (very short) ‘date’ before Nicky decided he couldn’t do it. And then they were apart for the rest of the book. There were a couple of moment where they talked to each other (or tried to), but they were both constantly angry or blaming the other one for the mess they were in.
There was also A LOT of paparazzi in this. They made their life hell. And I hate that stuff.
And because Nicky and Becks spend hardly any time together count out the sexy times, because there are none. Nothing but a few kisses. And a whole lot of angsting.
September 26, 2019
There seems to be a growing trend in books billed as romance that really aren’t and Dating Nashville falls into that trend. Yes, the two main characters wind up together in the end, but they spend a good 85% of the book not together and that is not okay with me. As for the message of finding yourself, discovering a love you didn’t expect, and acceptance this book did a beautiful job but as a romance in my opinion it failed.
It has been two years since Beckett Anderson left his small hometown, moved to Nashville and is on the cusp of becoming a huge country star. It has also been two years since Beckett Anderson left his small hometown, and ditched one of his closest friends Nicky St. Germaine. Not a text, not a phone call, zip, nada, nothing. When Beckett sees Nicky’s ex throwing his girlfriend in Nicky’s face and berating him during one of his shows, he leaps off the stage and kisses Nicky with everything he is changing both of their lives forever.
I’m just going to put it out there Beckett Anderson is kind of an entitled a$$ and honestly I just didn’t like him or feel empathy for him. He wasn’t a good friend to anyone and never really thought much about how his actions affected anyone else. Nicky on the other hand was a sweet, caring young man with a bright future and he got caught up in the ugliness of being in the public eye through no fault of his own. I hurt for Nicky because it was obvious he had feelings for Beckett for years and being around him again brought those feelings to the forefront, so much so he found it hard to say no to him about anything.
I get that Beckett was confused about his feelings for Nicky, that he was somewhat in denial about his sexuality, but that didn’t give him a right to treat Nicky so poorly for so much of this book.
What I really didn’t like was how quickly things changed right at the end with little to no explanation and everything was tied up in a nice, neat little bow. I’m not a lover of angst so I don’t need that to make a romance good, but I DO need to see some romance not two people miles apart with one seemingly always giving in to the other and the other one expecting it and not really reciprocating.
This book gets three stars because I loved Nicky and his relationship with his family and his best friend Wylder (who happens to be Beck’s younger sister), for the messages it sends about being true to you, and for the friendships within the pages, but this wasn’t a romance, not by a long shot.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
It has been two years since Beckett Anderson left his small hometown, moved to Nashville and is on the cusp of becoming a huge country star. It has also been two years since Beckett Anderson left his small hometown, and ditched one of his closest friends Nicky St. Germaine. Not a text, not a phone call, zip, nada, nothing. When Beckett sees Nicky’s ex throwing his girlfriend in Nicky’s face and berating him during one of his shows, he leaps off the stage and kisses Nicky with everything he is changing both of their lives forever.
I’m just going to put it out there Beckett Anderson is kind of an entitled a$$ and honestly I just didn’t like him or feel empathy for him. He wasn’t a good friend to anyone and never really thought much about how his actions affected anyone else. Nicky on the other hand was a sweet, caring young man with a bright future and he got caught up in the ugliness of being in the public eye through no fault of his own. I hurt for Nicky because it was obvious he had feelings for Beckett for years and being around him again brought those feelings to the forefront, so much so he found it hard to say no to him about anything.
I get that Beckett was confused about his feelings for Nicky, that he was somewhat in denial about his sexuality, but that didn’t give him a right to treat Nicky so poorly for so much of this book.
What I really didn’t like was how quickly things changed right at the end with little to no explanation and everything was tied up in a nice, neat little bow. I’m not a lover of angst so I don’t need that to make a romance good, but I DO need to see some romance not two people miles apart with one seemingly always giving in to the other and the other one expecting it and not really reciprocating.
This book gets three stars because I loved Nicky and his relationship with his family and his best friend Wylder (who happens to be Beck’s younger sister), for the messages it sends about being true to you, and for the friendships within the pages, but this wasn’t a romance, not by a long shot.
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October 6, 2019
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I enjoyed this story overall, but I couldn't help and want more of these characters. I felt like I didn't' really get to know them as a couple in the book and it made it hard to connect with them. Beck was going through something big and lot of the focus was on that, but as a result that left Nicky in the background and their relationship almost nonexistent. I guess I was just looking for more of them figuring it out together instead of separated.
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I enjoyed this story overall, but I couldn't help and want more of these characters. I felt like I didn't' really get to know them as a couple in the book and it made it hard to connect with them. Beck was going through something big and lot of the focus was on that, but as a result that left Nicky in the background and their relationship almost nonexistent. I guess I was just looking for more of them figuring it out together instead of separated.
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September 25, 2019Since I skimmed so much I’m going to refrain from rating, but I did not like this.
- Miscommunications galore
- Very little communication at all
- lots of emotional back and forth. Make up your damn minds.
- Basically everyone was a huge drama llama
- Too many characters. It’s clear this is a spin-off and you feel plonked down into the middle of the story.
- lots of telling not showing. The MCs are supposed to have had this great connection, but I don’t see any evidence of that at all
- I found neither of the characters to be particularly sympathetic or likable.
This just didn’t work for me on any level. Disappointing, but it happens.
- Miscommunications galore
- Very little communication at all
- lots of emotional back and forth. Make up your damn minds.
- Basically everyone was a huge drama llama
- Too many characters. It’s clear this is a spin-off and you feel plonked down into the middle of the story.
- lots of telling not showing. The MCs are supposed to have had this great connection, but I don’t see any evidence of that at all
- I found neither of the characters to be particularly sympathetic or likable.
This just didn’t work for me on any level. Disappointing, but it happens.
July 19, 2023
DNF at 15%. I was interested in the characters and curious how the plot would play out, but the writing was off. Lots of telling and information added in places it disrupted the flow. Monologs did not sound natural. Explanations added in case the reader did not get some sentence. And on other places the author made associations I could not follow.
I tried to make it to the 20% mark, hoping the author would shape up after a while, but I could not take it any longer.
I tried to make it to the 20% mark, hoping the author would shape up after a while, but I could not take it any longer.
March 8, 2021
This is marketed as a sweet read? Well, I didn't find that sweet. There was so much happening and so much drama. I'm surprised I finished it.
Both Nicky and Becks were childish and unlikeable.
I had high hopes for this one, it sounded like it would be a sweet read. I was let down. Massively. I probably will read the second book since Asher was the only person I liked.
Both Nicky and Becks were childish and unlikeable.
I had high hopes for this one, it sounded like it would be a sweet read. I was let down. Massively. I probably will read the second book since Asher was the only person I liked.
February 26, 2021
Beware the free books with cute blurbs... After my last book I was in desperate need of some popcorn, and a fake relationship between a country star and his best friend's brother sounded like the perfect palate cleanser, but is it really a fake relationship if they only have two very awkward interviews and an even more awkward date?? There were a couple of cute moments, but this book was basically all over the place, all the time. At one point Becks even enlists the help of the son of the president of the USA and "fake kidnaps him" to help him get Nicky back *insert extremely baffled face here*. This is the first book in a new NA series, but to me this was YA, and sadly, not at its finest. Plus, there was a lot of stuff borrowed from the author's previous series, and I constantly felt like I was missing huge chunks of information. Such a shame, but this was not a book for me.
April 1, 2021
This was one of the most ridiculous things I have read this year. Yes, the year has just started, but I have read over a hundred books already and this might just take the cake as one of the most ridiculous, childish and unrealistic books of the year.
Both characters were ridiculous and so childish I was waiting for one of them to require a diaper change. The temper tantrums, juvenile attitude and ridiculous YA angst level was getting on my nerves so much I struggled to muddle through the fragmented writing, bad dialogue and total lack of any real interaction between main character. About a third of the book is filled with Nicky's childish temper tantrums and whining, another third is filled with BS useless descriptions about how terrible paparazzi are to our poor, poor Nicky and another third was Becks running after Nicky and drowning in self pity when he is rejected. At no point in this whole book did they act like grown ups, spend some time together without someone interrupting or God forbid, had a conversation like rational people. It was all fragmented and filled with so much stupid angst I was tempted to just burn this book. (Okay, it is an ebook, so not really burn it in fire, more like in the eternal fires of computer depths, but whatever.)
Nicky was an extremely weak character. And not just in a way that he was described that made me think of him as weak (and pathetic, and repulsive, and a lot of other not so flattering adjectives), but also poorly developed. Very poorly developed. He was disgusting with his temper tantrums and constant whining. Sure, he was there for his friends, sort of, but he was also a drama queen extraordinaire. I was kinda waiting for him to get out some drag queen stuff and start strutting around insulting everyone. At least that would have been more fun than this guy playing the victim and doing "boo hoo me" routine for over 200 pages.
Okay, I guess I am not making much sense am I? Sorry for that. I just found Nicky really, really repulsive. Guess I can't get over it that easily?
Let's do a quick recap.
So Nicky has been secretly dating this closeted guy who occasionally and repeatedly cheats on him with a girl. Strength of the character right there people... They sort of broke up at the graduation, but for some unknown to me reason, they make a public scandal in a concert and our damsel in distress breaks down into tears. Becks tries to help him and save Nicky's [nonexistent] self-respect and reputation and prove that he can do better. And that ruins his life. Sure, he failed to help Nicky, but at least he tried to do something and not let his friend to be totally humiliated. And he ruins his life. Everything is suddenly on the line - his job, his income, his family, everything. He is bound to lose everything just because he tried to help a friend. Weird way of helping, which he definitely didn't think through, but oh well. According to his friends, Becks is this always happy guy that is always trying to help other people, would give his last shirt and dollar, would do anything for you if you told him it would make you happy. Now, it is really hard to believe that all with how fragmented the book is and how much actions and descriptions clash and don't match, but you know. The main point stands - he begs Nicky to pretend to date him so he does not lose everything he has achieved in his life. Nicky agrees. But here is what he does:
* He is constantly angry at Becks for forcing him into this although he did agree to it, which he also repeats several times, even directly "I wasn't forced, I chose to help" bla bla. So which is it buttercup? Make up your damn mind
* He is constantly whining about photographers and fame - I am not saying they are not an issue, but honestly? Becks has never even been on a tour. Sure, he is famous, but not THAT famous. So it was all so ridiculously played up
* He is not doing anything to play his part, since he is so uncomfortable with PDA or even holding HIS FRIEND'S hand. For how he acts, he does not even like Becks, so why are we supposed to believe there is a relationship there?
* He is running all over the place from one city to another with "I can't do this, I need to go away, I need this and that and this and that". Yup, you got it - it is all about what he needs and the constant moving between cities was ridiculous
* He is always making himself to be the "boo hoo me" - I didn't ask for this, this is so exhausting, I am angry at Becks for doing this to me, it is all his fault, he is humiliating me, playing with me, insulting me, bla bla whatever drama queen
And that is like the main things that were so annoying about him. There is also how he says he used to be rich, but his dad was an alcoholic and drunk their funds and now they are used to living within their means, which is why he works and saves up for college. One might reasonably expect someone who has been through it to understand why Becks needs such help to keep from losing everything he has achieved, but NOT ONCE does Nicky show even an ounce of understanding or anything other than anger, disdain and truckload of whining. Everyone was constantly saying "poor Nicky, why are you doing this to him Becks, he does not deserve this" bla bla bla. I am not saying Becks was a good character (he wasn't, poor character development and inconsistent personality descriptions were a real thing in this book), but Nicky was so much worse. Becks was constantly switching between ignoring Nicky and running around after him, all pining and pathetic. He was supposedly this good guy, but not one of his friends took his side, they all went against him and he was constantly running around apologizing to everyone, most of all our dearest Nicky, claiming all the blame and bad decisions. There were dropped hints that he is only putting up a front to everyone and his personality is deeper than we know, but honestly - saw no sign of it. Even his friends said that he is not always the happy go lucky person, that he is struggling too and genuinely cares about other people in his life. And yet.. they were all to happy to blame him for everything and especially for hurting poor little Nicky. His so called friends were constantly angry with him or disappointed in him and generally not supportive. Everyone was Team Nicky and how hurt he is that his privacy is invaded by fame. Boo hoo. No one really tried to help Beck, trusting him to fix it and handle it, and soothe poor little Nicky. Gag. It was nonsensical and ridiculous.
Now, I know it might sounds like I liked Becks (not really), but comparatively between these two characters, who are both dreadfully underdeveloped and can't keep a constant personality to save their life, Becks was better. Here is why -
I hated the inconsistencies and fragmentated events and conversations. The plot was the worst part. I mean this whole time Becks' career and livelihood were on the line, but all Nicky struggles with is media attention. Yet somehow Nicky is more important? Even Becks starts spewing BS about how nothing is worth it anymore, not even his music is enough since he is hurting Nicky so much with his lies, dishonesty and actions. The most ridiculous part is that a couple pages before that he
found his spine and decided not to let Nicky hold him back and ruin his life. Then he lost his spine again and turned into a whiny little B -word. Sigh. The whole relationship angle was just so unbelievable, and the priorities were so skewered and characters were so inconsistent and overdramatic, there was literally nothing to enjoy here. Not to mention the fact that they never truly tried to talk it out. Nicky was throwing angry temper tantrums, Becks was doing the whole pathetic begging thing, Nicky threw some more tantrums, Becks' friends piled some more shit and guilt on him, everyone consoled the poor Nicky, Nicky lounged by the pool and ignored Becks and so on in circles. Basically what this book is about is poor Nicky and how he struggled with some paparazzi attention. And that is it. The rest was ridiculous, nonsensical and poorly developed in every way imaginable - poorly developed characters, poorly developed plot, poorly developed concept. I really wish Nicky would have been a drag queen. I would have enjoyed those childish temper tantrums a lot more if he was. Or at least if I was warned beforehand that the main characters are overgrown kindergarteners. Okay, that is a lie. If I had been warned how childish and over-dramatized this book is going to be, I would not have read it.
Both characters were ridiculous and so childish I was waiting for one of them to require a diaper change. The temper tantrums, juvenile attitude and ridiculous YA angst level was getting on my nerves so much I struggled to muddle through the fragmented writing, bad dialogue and total lack of any real interaction between main character. About a third of the book is filled with Nicky's childish temper tantrums and whining, another third is filled with BS useless descriptions about how terrible paparazzi are to our poor, poor Nicky and another third was Becks running after Nicky and drowning in self pity when he is rejected. At no point in this whole book did they act like grown ups, spend some time together without someone interrupting or God forbid, had a conversation like rational people. It was all fragmented and filled with so much stupid angst I was tempted to just burn this book. (Okay, it is an ebook, so not really burn it in fire, more like in the eternal fires of computer depths, but whatever.)
Nicky was an extremely weak character. And not just in a way that he was described that made me think of him as weak (and pathetic, and repulsive, and a lot of other not so flattering adjectives), but also poorly developed. Very poorly developed. He was disgusting with his temper tantrums and constant whining. Sure, he was there for his friends, sort of, but he was also a drama queen extraordinaire. I was kinda waiting for him to get out some drag queen stuff and start strutting around insulting everyone. At least that would have been more fun than this guy playing the victim and doing "boo hoo me" routine for over 200 pages.
Okay, I guess I am not making much sense am I? Sorry for that. I just found Nicky really, really repulsive. Guess I can't get over it that easily?
Let's do a quick recap.
So Nicky has been secretly dating this closeted guy who occasionally and repeatedly cheats on him with a girl. Strength of the character right there people... They sort of broke up at the graduation, but for some unknown to me reason, they make a public scandal in a concert and our damsel in distress breaks down into tears. Becks tries to help him and save Nicky's [nonexistent] self-respect and reputation and prove that he can do better. And that ruins his life. Sure, he failed to help Nicky, but at least he tried to do something and not let his friend to be totally humiliated. And he ruins his life. Everything is suddenly on the line - his job, his income, his family, everything. He is bound to lose everything just because he tried to help a friend. Weird way of helping, which he definitely didn't think through, but oh well. According to his friends, Becks is this always happy guy that is always trying to help other people, would give his last shirt and dollar, would do anything for you if you told him it would make you happy. Now, it is really hard to believe that all with how fragmented the book is and how much actions and descriptions clash and don't match, but you know. The main point stands - he begs Nicky to pretend to date him so he does not lose everything he has achieved in his life. Nicky agrees. But here is what he does:
* He is constantly angry at Becks for forcing him into this although he did agree to it, which he also repeats several times, even directly "I wasn't forced, I chose to help" bla bla. So which is it buttercup? Make up your damn mind
* He is constantly whining about photographers and fame - I am not saying they are not an issue, but honestly? Becks has never even been on a tour. Sure, he is famous, but not THAT famous. So it was all so ridiculously played up
* He is not doing anything to play his part, since he is so uncomfortable with PDA or even holding HIS FRIEND'S hand. For how he acts, he does not even like Becks, so why are we supposed to believe there is a relationship there?
* He is running all over the place from one city to another with "I can't do this, I need to go away, I need this and that and this and that". Yup, you got it - it is all about what he needs and the constant moving between cities was ridiculous
* He is always making himself to be the "boo hoo me" - I didn't ask for this, this is so exhausting, I am angry at Becks for doing this to me, it is all his fault, he is humiliating me, playing with me, insulting me, bla bla whatever drama queen
And that is like the main things that were so annoying about him. There is also how he says he used to be rich, but his dad was an alcoholic and drunk their funds and now they are used to living within their means, which is why he works and saves up for college. One might reasonably expect someone who has been through it to understand why Becks needs such help to keep from losing everything he has achieved, but NOT ONCE does Nicky show even an ounce of understanding or anything other than anger, disdain and truckload of whining. Everyone was constantly saying "poor Nicky, why are you doing this to him Becks, he does not deserve this" bla bla bla. I am not saying Becks was a good character (he wasn't, poor character development and inconsistent personality descriptions were a real thing in this book), but Nicky was so much worse. Becks was constantly switching between ignoring Nicky and running around after him, all pining and pathetic. He was supposedly this good guy, but not one of his friends took his side, they all went against him and he was constantly running around apologizing to everyone, most of all our dearest Nicky, claiming all the blame and bad decisions. There were dropped hints that he is only putting up a front to everyone and his personality is deeper than we know, but honestly - saw no sign of it. Even his friends said that he is not always the happy go lucky person, that he is struggling too and genuinely cares about other people in his life. And yet.. they were all to happy to blame him for everything and especially for hurting poor little Nicky. His so called friends were constantly angry with him or disappointed in him and generally not supportive. Everyone was Team Nicky and how hurt he is that his privacy is invaded by fame. Boo hoo. No one really tried to help Beck, trusting him to fix it and handle it, and soothe poor little Nicky. Gag. It was nonsensical and ridiculous.
Now, I know it might sounds like I liked Becks (not really), but comparatively between these two characters, who are both dreadfully underdeveloped and can't keep a constant personality to save their life, Becks was better. Here is why -
I hated the inconsistencies and fragmentated events and conversations. The plot was the worst part. I mean this whole time Becks' career and livelihood were on the line, but all Nicky struggles with is media attention. Yet somehow Nicky is more important? Even Becks starts spewing BS about how nothing is worth it anymore, not even his music is enough since he is hurting Nicky so much with his lies, dishonesty and actions. The most ridiculous part is that a couple pages before that he
found his spine and decided not to let Nicky hold him back and ruin his life. Then he lost his spine again and turned into a whiny little B -word. Sigh. The whole relationship angle was just so unbelievable, and the priorities were so skewered and characters were so inconsistent and overdramatic, there was literally nothing to enjoy here. Not to mention the fact that they never truly tried to talk it out. Nicky was throwing angry temper tantrums, Becks was doing the whole pathetic begging thing, Nicky threw some more tantrums, Becks' friends piled some more shit and guilt on him, everyone consoled the poor Nicky, Nicky lounged by the pool and ignored Becks and so on in circles. Basically what this book is about is poor Nicky and how he struggled with some paparazzi attention. And that is it. The rest was ridiculous, nonsensical and poorly developed in every way imaginable - poorly developed characters, poorly developed plot, poorly developed concept. I really wish Nicky would have been a drag queen. I would have enjoyed those childish temper tantrums a lot more if he was. Or at least if I was warned beforehand that the main characters are overgrown kindergarteners. Okay, that is a lie. If I had been warned how childish and over-dramatized this book is going to be, I would not have read it.
September 28, 2019
We have already met Becks and Nicky in the authors' previous series and both of these characters left me wanting more. I was really happy when they announced this spinoff. Dating Nashville starts a couple of years after the Redefining Me series ended and we get to see where a lot of these characters have gone and what they're doing.
Just as predicted Becks and Nari are making music and actually pretty famous. They're still finding their way and figuring everything out. In a lot of cases the PR people and record label are deciding things and this can be frustrating.
Nicky just graduated high school and is spending his last summer at home before going off to college. He's been out as gay for awhile, but his boyfriend isn't. A strict father in the spotlights is preventing that from happening and their relationship just isn't working. Nicky is ready for a new beginning.
When Becks ends up kissing Nicky at one of his concerts, because he just can't see Nicky being hurt one more time, things spiral out of control. Becks sees himself as straight and isn't ready for the publicity surrounding this kiss. Nicky is used to a quiet small town life and not having the spotlight in him at all times. Especially since he's been crushing on Becks for quite a long time.
This book is definitely a romance, but that's not the biggest part of this story. In the end family, friends and even coming to terms with your own sexuality is a big part of this book. I loved how the authors approached this subject and show us even your sexuality isn't one thing or the other. I like seeing approach this subject more. Also, how their friends responded to everything was amazing. They were so loving and open. Even the parents. I know it's not always the case, but it's how it should be.
On top of that, family plays a big part of this story. Becks and his sister have some things to deal with and it definitely had some impact on them. I really hope that his sister gets a story after everything they've been through.
These authors gave us an amazing story with Dating Nashville. The pacing is good and I honestly wouldn't say two people wrote this book. It flows nicely and I read it in one sitting. The cast of characters is amazing and even though this book had some heavier subjects, I also had a smile on my face quite often. I think the only thing I would've wanted was a little more Nicky and Becks together. I get the story, but I need just a little more time between the two of them.
All in all, I once again love the book these two authors wrote for us to read. I'll definitely be reading the sequel and recommend this book to all contemporary lovers!
Just as predicted Becks and Nari are making music and actually pretty famous. They're still finding their way and figuring everything out. In a lot of cases the PR people and record label are deciding things and this can be frustrating.
Nicky just graduated high school and is spending his last summer at home before going off to college. He's been out as gay for awhile, but his boyfriend isn't. A strict father in the spotlights is preventing that from happening and their relationship just isn't working. Nicky is ready for a new beginning.
When Becks ends up kissing Nicky at one of his concerts, because he just can't see Nicky being hurt one more time, things spiral out of control. Becks sees himself as straight and isn't ready for the publicity surrounding this kiss. Nicky is used to a quiet small town life and not having the spotlight in him at all times. Especially since he's been crushing on Becks for quite a long time.
This book is definitely a romance, but that's not the biggest part of this story. In the end family, friends and even coming to terms with your own sexuality is a big part of this book. I loved how the authors approached this subject and show us even your sexuality isn't one thing or the other. I like seeing approach this subject more. Also, how their friends responded to everything was amazing. They were so loving and open. Even the parents. I know it's not always the case, but it's how it should be.
On top of that, family plays a big part of this story. Becks and his sister have some things to deal with and it definitely had some impact on them. I really hope that his sister gets a story after everything they've been through.
These authors gave us an amazing story with Dating Nashville. The pacing is good and I honestly wouldn't say two people wrote this book. It flows nicely and I read it in one sitting. The cast of characters is amazing and even though this book had some heavier subjects, I also had a smile on my face quite often. I think the only thing I would've wanted was a little more Nicky and Becks together. I get the story, but I need just a little more time between the two of them.
All in all, I once again love the book these two authors wrote for us to read. I'll definitely be reading the sequel and recommend this book to all contemporary lovers!
February 24, 2021
Unrealistic
This book suffers from a lack of any kind of realism, and not in the romantic, I'm swept away by this beautiful love kind of way. The characters were flat and the main love interest barely interacted with each other, which makes believing they even like each other a stretch. How they end up in their situation, the reaction of the country music industry, fans, family, etc, all felt contrived and shoe horned in to fit the authors' ideas, instead of allowing it to be organic. Overall, whole thing felt fake and icky. Bummer too, because it sounded amazing!
This book suffers from a lack of any kind of realism, and not in the romantic, I'm swept away by this beautiful love kind of way. The characters were flat and the main love interest barely interacted with each other, which makes believing they even like each other a stretch. How they end up in their situation, the reaction of the country music industry, fans, family, etc, all felt contrived and shoe horned in to fit the authors' ideas, instead of allowing it to be organic. Overall, whole thing felt fake and icky. Bummer too, because it sounded amazing!
August 25, 2019
This review may be a little confusing. (Probably because I am a little confused.) For a book billed as a romance, the romance is really the least emphasized part of this book.
It is a book about family, and fame, and finding yourself (and I wasn't going for alliteration until about halfway through that sentence).
The messages in this book are beautiful and well done. My only quibble is I would have liked a few more moments of the MCs acting in love/falling in love, instead of just fighting the fact that they were already in love? (When did that happen? Again, confusing.)
But as always this author's writing is flawless and the characters feel real. Messy and real.
Recommended.
It is a book about family, and fame, and finding yourself (and I wasn't going for alliteration until about halfway through that sentence).
The messages in this book are beautiful and well done. My only quibble is I would have liked a few more moments of the MCs acting in love/falling in love, instead of just fighting the fact that they were already in love? (When did that happen? Again, confusing.)
But as always this author's writing is flawless and the characters feel real. Messy and real.
Recommended.
September 3, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book because the characters are personable and the topic is incredibly relevant in this era. I believe this book could help someone whose struggling with their sexuality or maybe didn't even think to question it. This serious topic is balanced with the sweet personalities and truly heartfelt moments. The epilogue even made me tear up a bit.
As much as I enjoyed this book I won't be rereading it simply because it was just super predictable. I already knew the ending by the time I was 1/4 through the book. It was a nice single read but it doesn't have enough substance to be something I'd reread and I definitely wouldn't purchase any physical copies.
As much as I enjoyed this book I won't be rereading it simply because it was just super predictable. I already knew the ending by the time I was 1/4 through the book. It was a nice single read but it doesn't have enough substance to be something I'd reread and I definitely wouldn't purchase any physical copies.
February 26, 2021
Nicky is the gay younger brother to Avery, best friend of Beckett, a country and western singer on the rise. Nicky has been in a relationship for 2 years with Kenny, the son of a senator who is not out and he dumps Nicky for a girl and Nicky is shattered. Beckett always felt close to Nicky and when he sees Nicky being taunted by Kenny and his new gf, he jumps off the stage mid concert and gives Nicky a kiss to show Kenny that Nicky can do better.
Likeable characters but the constant media barrage on Beckett and Nicky grew tiresome as well as the games played by the record company to keep Becketts fans on side. Not a lot of depth to this story.
Likeable characters but the constant media barrage on Beckett and Nicky grew tiresome as well as the games played by the record company to keep Becketts fans on side. Not a lot of depth to this story.
September 7, 2019
If you read the first series, Redefining Me, you got a glimpse at these characters and probably love them just from those small appearances. I know I did, and I was beyond excited when I heard they were getting their own book.
It did not disappoint.
This book is everything. I absolutely love it and already know it’s going to make the top ten list of 2019. It was funny and made me laugh because, let’s face it, Becks’s sarcasm and attitude is just the best, BUT it also had a lot of serious plot points. It gets pretty emotional, and I definitely cried a couple times.
You all know how important characters are to me in a book. You also probably know how much I love the funny side characters. They always end up being my favorite, and Becks was no exception. In the other books, he’s the friend of everyone. He was a jock who didn’t care about labels. He was always joking and meddling, and I knew instantly that he was my new favorite. Dating Nashville shows a more in-depth look, and, because half is written in his perspective, you get to see what’s underneath the charm and smiles. For so long, I lived my life behind a fake smile. So to see this side of my beloved Becks was a little heartbreaking. It made me love him even more, as I could appreciate his struggles with trying to please people while figuring out who he is.
Nicky is just… Nicky. He’s precious and I just want to hug him. I loved him before as Avery’s younger brother and Nari’s best friend, but he became his own character in this book. He grows so much, from thinking he can’t do better than Kenny to being able to stand up for himself and turn away from the cycle he was constantly being sucked into.
This book was amazing. It exceeded expectations and made me happy on so many levels. I laughed, I cried… I highly recommend it. If you like YA contemporary, definitely give it a try!
*Original review on Functionally Fictional
It did not disappoint.
This book is everything. I absolutely love it and already know it’s going to make the top ten list of 2019. It was funny and made me laugh because, let’s face it, Becks’s sarcasm and attitude is just the best, BUT it also had a lot of serious plot points. It gets pretty emotional, and I definitely cried a couple times.
You all know how important characters are to me in a book. You also probably know how much I love the funny side characters. They always end up being my favorite, and Becks was no exception. In the other books, he’s the friend of everyone. He was a jock who didn’t care about labels. He was always joking and meddling, and I knew instantly that he was my new favorite. Dating Nashville shows a more in-depth look, and, because half is written in his perspective, you get to see what’s underneath the charm and smiles. For so long, I lived my life behind a fake smile. So to see this side of my beloved Becks was a little heartbreaking. It made me love him even more, as I could appreciate his struggles with trying to please people while figuring out who he is.
Nicky is just… Nicky. He’s precious and I just want to hug him. I loved him before as Avery’s younger brother and Nari’s best friend, but he became his own character in this book. He grows so much, from thinking he can’t do better than Kenny to being able to stand up for himself and turn away from the cycle he was constantly being sucked into.
This book was amazing. It exceeded expectations and made me happy on so many levels. I laughed, I cried… I highly recommend it. If you like YA contemporary, definitely give it a try!
*Original review on Functionally Fictional
August 24, 2019
I received a free copy for an honest review. This was one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. I’m still crying. I love Becks so much and Nicky is amazing. My heart broke so many times during this story but always kept getting patched up again. This is an amazing story about two people realizing that what they have is love defined by love and not labels. Everyone needs this in their life. I cannot wait for the next one because I think Asher might be my next favorite character. He seems like Nicky and Becks rolled into one person!!!
November 14, 2019
All about a kiss.
My typical MM romance read has a lot more than a few kisses involved, this is not that. It's just a sweet young romance of two friends. My biggest issue with the story is that it went on for way longer than necessary due to a lack of communication. It seemed like they two started the necessary conversation, but would ultimately fail to get to the point. I suppose that speaks to Beckett's confusion and Nicky's fear. But I still kept wanting the story to hurry up and get to the point.
My typical MM romance read has a lot more than a few kisses involved, this is not that. It's just a sweet young romance of two friends. My biggest issue with the story is that it went on for way longer than necessary due to a lack of communication. It seemed like they two started the necessary conversation, but would ultimately fail to get to the point. I suppose that speaks to Beckett's confusion and Nicky's fear. But I still kept wanting the story to hurry up and get to the point.
September 25, 2019
This was my first book by these authors and it didnt disappoint. Both Becks and Nicky seem like real life people and it shows the everyday struggles of someone not sure about there sexuality. This book will have you all in your feels and wondering whats gonna happen and if they'll figure it all out. It was hard seeing them try to navigate through the media and everything to figure out there lives. Asher plays a big roll in this and I can't wait to read his book next.
September 11, 2019
Dating Nashville is the first book in the Discovering me series by Ann Maree Craven en Michelle MacQueen. It was my first book by these authors and what an amazing first experience. This book is so well written and the story is amazing. Nicky and Becks pull at your heart strings. I love them! Can't wait to read Asher's story!
September 28, 2019
3.5☆
Cute Friends to lovers story.
Cute Friends to lovers story.
October 4, 2019
This book is a very sweet book. I loved the character growth and how they discovered their own voice as the story progressed
May 25, 2020
Skimmed the whole thing.
Lots of angst but little to the plot. Too many characters, kind of confusing.
Do not recommend it.
Lots of angst but little to the plot. Too many characters, kind of confusing.
Do not recommend it.
June 28, 2020
'Dating Nashville' by Michelle MacQueen and Ann Maree Craven follows some of the same characters that graced the pages of Macqueen's and Craven's 'Redefining Me' series. Beckett (Becks) Anderson and Nicky St. Germaine are the two main characters in this novel about finding one's own truth and coming at it with a vengeance.
When Becks left town a couple of years before to move to Nashville with his friend Nari and her boyfriend Avery, the three friends felt they made the right call. Becks didn't look back, aside from talking to his sister, Wylder, from time to time. When he returns for a concert he's performing and shows up at Nicky's graduation, he feels he is seeing his best friend Avery's little brother, who also happens to be his friend, grow up. Little does he know that seeing Nicky will awaken feelings in him that he didn't know he had.
At first it seems like he's just trying to protect him, being the big brother type. But everything changes when he jumps off stage at his own concert and kisses Nicky smack on the lips to make Nicky's ex-boyfriend Kenny jealous. Everything turns upside down, including Becks' music career. Even though he stresses that he isn't gay and was just trying to help a friend, his label wants to make a big deal out of the relationship, and he goes along with it, enlisting Nicky to play his fake boyfriend. The problem is that Nicky has had a crush on Becks for years, and despite wanting to stay out of the spotlight, he can't say no to the invitation, even though he can see what the onslaught of paparazzi are capable of doing to his not-so-exciting life.
As Becks and Nicky grow closer, much like they were years before, Nicky starts to feel standoffish. He doesn't want the public displays of affection that Becks feels he needs to give to the people who are representing him, let alone his fans. Becks, on the other hand, is worried about the way he feels whenever he kisses Nicky. It is unlike anything he's ever felt with a woman. It makes him question his sexuality and his understanding of who he is. The now topsy-turvy world that Becks and Nicky are in doesn't make it easy for them to talk and learn about anything together, so they find themselves growing further apart, not wanting to step on each other's toes, and not wanting to hurt each other any more. Yet, Becks knows one thing for sure – he needs Nicky now, more than ever. Even if life goes back to the way it was, he can't stop thinking about his old friend, the person he has become, and the person Becks himself feels like when he thinks of Nicky.
A love story through and through, with definite doses of truth-telling, anger, resentment, uncertainty, and even some Secret Service thrown in for good measure, 'Dating Nashville' expands the story of a group of friends from small-town Twin Rivers and reveals how truths, no matter how scary, can sometimes be the best way to move forward and learn who you are, why you matter, and what you can do to make sure that you always stay just that way.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Welcome to Chanu-Con!,' a Children's Picture Book, and Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
When Becks left town a couple of years before to move to Nashville with his friend Nari and her boyfriend Avery, the three friends felt they made the right call. Becks didn't look back, aside from talking to his sister, Wylder, from time to time. When he returns for a concert he's performing and shows up at Nicky's graduation, he feels he is seeing his best friend Avery's little brother, who also happens to be his friend, grow up. Little does he know that seeing Nicky will awaken feelings in him that he didn't know he had.
At first it seems like he's just trying to protect him, being the big brother type. But everything changes when he jumps off stage at his own concert and kisses Nicky smack on the lips to make Nicky's ex-boyfriend Kenny jealous. Everything turns upside down, including Becks' music career. Even though he stresses that he isn't gay and was just trying to help a friend, his label wants to make a big deal out of the relationship, and he goes along with it, enlisting Nicky to play his fake boyfriend. The problem is that Nicky has had a crush on Becks for years, and despite wanting to stay out of the spotlight, he can't say no to the invitation, even though he can see what the onslaught of paparazzi are capable of doing to his not-so-exciting life.
As Becks and Nicky grow closer, much like they were years before, Nicky starts to feel standoffish. He doesn't want the public displays of affection that Becks feels he needs to give to the people who are representing him, let alone his fans. Becks, on the other hand, is worried about the way he feels whenever he kisses Nicky. It is unlike anything he's ever felt with a woman. It makes him question his sexuality and his understanding of who he is. The now topsy-turvy world that Becks and Nicky are in doesn't make it easy for them to talk and learn about anything together, so they find themselves growing further apart, not wanting to step on each other's toes, and not wanting to hurt each other any more. Yet, Becks knows one thing for sure – he needs Nicky now, more than ever. Even if life goes back to the way it was, he can't stop thinking about his old friend, the person he has become, and the person Becks himself feels like when he thinks of Nicky.
A love story through and through, with definite doses of truth-telling, anger, resentment, uncertainty, and even some Secret Service thrown in for good measure, 'Dating Nashville' expands the story of a group of friends from small-town Twin Rivers and reveals how truths, no matter how scary, can sometimes be the best way to move forward and learn who you are, why you matter, and what you can do to make sure that you always stay just that way.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Welcome to Chanu-Con!,' a Children's Picture Book, and Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
March 12, 2020
Full marks for a book about discovering who you are. For a romance, though…
Nicky was difficult for me to get a read on. He apparently had a crush on Beckett, who he considered a friend, since high school, but I never really got the sense of either a crush or friendship, at least not at the start. In truth, I found him a little annoying; he seemed cheerless throughout most of the book. Yes, he was in a stressful situation, but he seemed like more of a stick in the mud than anything, and just not very compelling.
Beckett was easier to like, ego aside. Then again, he’s an up-and-coming music star–if he didn’t have an ego, he wouldn’t be where he was. His journey of self-discovery comprised the majority of the actual story (despite the chapter-alternating PoVs) and he showed a lot more in the way of growth, so overall he was the more interesting of the pair.
The reason this isn’t a romance? Nicky and Beckett spent at least three-quarters of the book apart. When they were together, Nicky was being confrontational (despite–or perhaps because of–the occasional kisses). The culmination of the romance was rather rushed, too, and a little unsatisfying. (One grand gesture, no discussion, and suddenly they’re boyfriends?)
I will, however, give the authors props for not falling into the healing cock trope. It seems to be far too often that characters discover their sexuality (whatever it may be) by falling into bed with another character. This book, however, contained absolutely no sex, which was actually rather refreshing.
Supporting characters wavered between interesting and meh. I liked Wylder and Nari, but found Avery a little on the dull side. Asher was fun; it was easy to see that he’d be half of the couple in the next book. I saw the plotline with Beckett and Wylder’s mother a mile away, so I never had any investment in her, and most of the other characters were more peripheral than anything.
The story itself felt like not a lot happened, but it moved along well enough. It was a lot of repetition–Beckett thinks about things and goes to talk to Nicky, they fight, Beckett leaves, Nicky thinks about things while dodging paparazzi. It got a little frustrating at times, in that there didn’t seem to be a lot of growth on either side, but it never reached a DNF point.
The writing carried it along competently. There were errors here and there that I picked out (the mental red pen strikes again), but none were egregious enough for more than a momentary pause. It never had a sense of urgency, though, even it parts where it could have used it. It was more sweet and comfortable, like reading a cup of hot chocolate.
Although this wasn’t anything stand-out, I did enjoy it enough to add the next book in the series to my wishlist.
tl;dr A decent read as long as you aren’t looking for a romantic romance.
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Nicky was difficult for me to get a read on. He apparently had a crush on Beckett, who he considered a friend, since high school, but I never really got the sense of either a crush or friendship, at least not at the start. In truth, I found him a little annoying; he seemed cheerless throughout most of the book. Yes, he was in a stressful situation, but he seemed like more of a stick in the mud than anything, and just not very compelling.
Beckett was easier to like, ego aside. Then again, he’s an up-and-coming music star–if he didn’t have an ego, he wouldn’t be where he was. His journey of self-discovery comprised the majority of the actual story (despite the chapter-alternating PoVs) and he showed a lot more in the way of growth, so overall he was the more interesting of the pair.
The reason this isn’t a romance? Nicky and Beckett spent at least three-quarters of the book apart. When they were together, Nicky was being confrontational (despite–or perhaps because of–the occasional kisses). The culmination of the romance was rather rushed, too, and a little unsatisfying. (One grand gesture, no discussion, and suddenly they’re boyfriends?)
I will, however, give the authors props for not falling into the healing cock trope. It seems to be far too often that characters discover their sexuality (whatever it may be) by falling into bed with another character. This book, however, contained absolutely no sex, which was actually rather refreshing.
Supporting characters wavered between interesting and meh. I liked Wylder and Nari, but found Avery a little on the dull side. Asher was fun; it was easy to see that he’d be half of the couple in the next book. I saw the plotline with Beckett and Wylder’s mother a mile away, so I never had any investment in her, and most of the other characters were more peripheral than anything.
The story itself felt like not a lot happened, but it moved along well enough. It was a lot of repetition–Beckett thinks about things and goes to talk to Nicky, they fight, Beckett leaves, Nicky thinks about things while dodging paparazzi. It got a little frustrating at times, in that there didn’t seem to be a lot of growth on either side, but it never reached a DNF point.
The writing carried it along competently. There were errors here and there that I picked out (the mental red pen strikes again), but none were egregious enough for more than a momentary pause. It never had a sense of urgency, though, even it parts where it could have used it. It was more sweet and comfortable, like reading a cup of hot chocolate.
Although this wasn’t anything stand-out, I did enjoy it enough to add the next book in the series to my wishlist.
tl;dr A decent read as long as you aren’t looking for a romantic romance.
Read more reviews at The Black Dog Reads!
February 27, 2021
Absolute love!
There were so many emotions in this slow burn M/M romance that it gradually buried it's way into my heart.
I truly loved this love story about Becks, country singer and his friend/fake boyfriend, Nicky.
The story was slowburn, full of questining one's decisions and feelings, dealing with rejection, fearing not being good or simply enough, battling the vultures that are the paparazzi, and dealing with the fallout of one impulsive act.
The characters were spot on.
Nicky the quiet, sweet gay boy. Becks the upbeat, goofball singer.
They are both one of the good ones and their love for each other is so obvious for the readers, yet they struggle to grasp it.
What I loved most is how they both want the best but still end up messing up everything. And those mistakes brings the so close to the reader that I couldn't help falling for them.
The side characters were great also, providing detailed background and constant great conversations that pushed the story forward.
There were some funny parts but mostly I was just lost in the emotional turmlil of both men. I cried a lot and I honestly felt reall, close to both Nicky and Becks.
This book was so not what I expected but I highly recommend it to the lovers of love stories.
There were so many emotions in this slow burn M/M romance that it gradually buried it's way into my heart.
I truly loved this love story about Becks, country singer and his friend/fake boyfriend, Nicky.
The story was slowburn, full of questining one's decisions and feelings, dealing with rejection, fearing not being good or simply enough, battling the vultures that are the paparazzi, and dealing with the fallout of one impulsive act.
The characters were spot on.
Nicky the quiet, sweet gay boy. Becks the upbeat, goofball singer.
They are both one of the good ones and their love for each other is so obvious for the readers, yet they struggle to grasp it.
What I loved most is how they both want the best but still end up messing up everything. And those mistakes brings the so close to the reader that I couldn't help falling for them.
The side characters were great also, providing detailed background and constant great conversations that pushed the story forward.
There were some funny parts but mostly I was just lost in the emotional turmlil of both men. I cried a lot and I honestly felt reall, close to both Nicky and Becks.
This book was so not what I expected but I highly recommend it to the lovers of love stories.
June 22, 2025
I didn’t really care for this one, the MCs were hardly ever together, and they didn’t actually solidify their relationship until the end of the book. I prefer novels where we get to see the couple develop more after getting together.
Although this is an MM romance, the authors mention in both a forward and an acknowledgement at the end that this was a very different book since they normally write MF. In the ending acknowledgement there is a religious note that seemed odd, which makes me wonder about the authors comfort level with LGBTQ in general. The MCs kissed in this book and nothing more, which isn’t a problem necessarily, but I didn’t realize when I started (although I guess it makes sense given the MCs don’t get together until after 90% into the book!)
Also, there were at least 4 typos in this book, which I found annoying.
Although this is an MM romance, the authors mention in both a forward and an acknowledgement at the end that this was a very different book since they normally write MF. In the ending acknowledgement there is a religious note that seemed odd, which makes me wonder about the authors comfort level with LGBTQ in general. The MCs kissed in this book and nothing more, which isn’t a problem necessarily, but I didn’t realize when I started (although I guess it makes sense given the MCs don’t get together until after 90% into the book!)
Also, there were at least 4 typos in this book, which I found annoying.
July 14, 2022
I hadn't expected this book to be as sweet as it was. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I hadn't read anything by Craven before, but Dating Nashville was a slow burn, fake to real, sweet romance. The main characters are guys. Nick is proudly out of the closet, Kenny is half in it, and Beckett is just realizing that the closet might exist. We get to see three different journeys of personal acceptance, the unconditional love of family and friends, and how lies can spiral out of control.
Now that I know that the second book in this series focuses on Asher, the President's son, I'm going to have to pick it up too, because I'm a sucker for a good first-kid romance.
Now that I know that the second book in this series focuses on Asher, the President's son, I'm going to have to pick it up too, because I'm a sucker for a good first-kid romance.
November 20, 2020
The plot premise is one of my favs (fake relationships and best friends brother) and the story was interesting enough. I just felt like there needed to be a big YA warning. I didn't get that feel from the blurb or I would or passed on it. The characters were a bit too young and immature for my liking and Beckett irked me at the start as being really selfish. Like I say perhaps just a matter of wrong target audience so to be fair im giving it a neutral 3 rating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2020
Dating Nashville Review
All throughout the Redefining Me series I was hoping that Nicky and Becks would end up together. I never dreamed I’d get to read the whole book.
Nicky is the perfect laid back and sensitive counterpart to Becks’ over the top performer attitude. It was wonderful to read about their blossoming relationship.
Overall a good read I’ll be reading the next book in the series.
All throughout the Redefining Me series I was hoping that Nicky and Becks would end up together. I never dreamed I’d get to read the whole book.
Nicky is the perfect laid back and sensitive counterpart to Becks’ over the top performer attitude. It was wonderful to read about their blossoming relationship.
Overall a good read I’ll be reading the next book in the series.
February 26, 2021
This was a sweet (not at all steamy) romance. The "fake relationship turns real" plot seems overdone but maybe because it is just so satisfying to watch two people realize it is real individually and then get through the mixed signals and miscommunication.
Who knows. I just know I really liked this book and the characters.
Who knows. I just know I really liked this book and the characters.
July 17, 2021
Communication
I loved this book, what I don’t like this thing were the media and has to know who you love or don’t I don’t understand that if I like a singer or a movie star I don’t care what they do in the bedroom I have more important things to worry about these two guys have a very rough time to be together All communicate I’d needed
I loved this book, what I don’t like this thing were the media and has to know who you love or don’t I don’t understand that if I like a singer or a movie star I don’t care what they do in the bedroom I have more important things to worry about these two guys have a very rough time to be together All communicate I’d needed
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