ARC Review: Why Not? by Carey Heywood

I have read books by Carey Heywood before and really enjoyed them, but Why Not? was the first book I have read in her Love Riddles series. Each book is a standalone story, but they are interconnected. I enjoyed this story a lot, and I look forward to going back and reading the previous two books after reading Why Not?.

Reilly has had a crush on Trip since high school, so when she finally gets a chance with him she takes it. But their relationship is meant to be a fling with no strings. Soon though feelings start to develop and while Reilly wants more, she is scared that Trip can't handle it. Can they turn their fling into something lasting? 

I really liked both Reilly and Trip. Reilly was easy to like, strong and I loved that she was sassy and didn't take any crap from Trip. Trip was sweet and sexy and I loved him right away. Their chemistry was off the charts hot, and I loved them together. These two definitely had a ton between them both physically and emotionally, and I really couldn't wait to see how it would all play out.

My main complaint here though was that there were a lot of things that happened that we didn't really get to see. I would have loved to have experienced or seen them, rather than just been told about them after the fact. That kept me from loving this one the way I might have otherwise. Still a good story, but I just wish we had been given some of those as well. I really am looking forward to reading the previous books though, and I think readers will enjoy this sweet, sexy and emotional story.

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Feature and Giveaway: Sawyer Says by Carey Heywood

Sawyer says…

Casual flings are the only way to go.

Everyone you trust eventually leaves.

Falling in love is for anyone, but her.

What else would she say when all she knows is loss and abandonment? Sawyer Sterling learned too young that depending on anyone else will get her nothing but heartache in the end. Never shying away from outwardly showing her love, she struggles accepting it herself. Stubbornly, she vows to never risk her heart.

Dealing with revelations she never saw coming, her impulse is to distance herself from emotional entanglements. When her past collides with her present, can Jared Keller help prove to her just how wrong her assumptions are? He is the exception to her argument that everyone leaves. Will she ever see him as something she deserves?

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ARC Review: Sawyer Says by Carey Heywood

Sawyer Says by Carey Heywood was such a sweet and cute read. I really enjoyed it, and this was one that I finished super quickly. I got sucked in right from the start and just didn't want to put it down. I found this read to be light and fun, even though Sawyer had been through so much. I just loved watching Sawyer and Jared fall for each other, and this is definitely one of those friends to lovers books that you won't want to miss.

 Sawyer doesn't do relationships. She hooks up with guys until she no longer has fun anymore or meets someone that she likes better. She lost her parents at a young age, and was taken by her grandmother. But her grandmother didn't keep her and sent her away immediately. She has struggled with letting people in ever since. When Sawyer's grandmother sent her to live with her godmother Wendy, Sawyer became friends with her son Jared. Jared and Sawyer have been friends ever since, but Jared has also been in love with Sawyer. When they attend their friend's wedding, things between them start to feel different and they end up having sex. Sawyer and Jared know that things are changing between them, and Sawyer is determined to just stay friends but with some new benefits. However Jared wants more from her, and decides to pursue her while doing things in a way that won't push Sawyer away. He knows that she will run if he pushes too hard, so he decides to take his time and give her the space she needs. While Sawyer searches for answers about her grandmother after being notified of her death, Jared sets out to show Sawyer that they belong together.

 I absolutely adored Jared. He is pretty much the most perfect book boyfriend ever. He is so sweet and kind, and so much more patient than just about anyone I have ever met. He was thoughtful and supportive, not to mention super gorgeous and talented in bed. I loved that he was so great with Sawyer, and he was so good at giving her exactly what she needed. Especially when even Sawyer didn't know what she herself needed. Sawyer had been through so much, and because of that she had some issues. She didn't think that she would ever get married or have children, and she didn't really seem to believe that she deserved to have those things. But with Jared, she was finally able to see that he was good for her and that they could have more. These two had such a great foundation and friendship, and the great sex just added to the connection they shared. I thought that they had amazing chemistry and they had a bond from all of their years of friendship. These two were perfect for each other, and I loved watching as Sawyer figured her feelings out. 

Overall, this book was really good. I thought that Sawyer and Jared were great characters and a wonderful couple. But I also enjoyed the secondary characters as well. This book was just one of those light-hearted feel good reads, and I had a great time reading it. I really loved that it was dual POV, and we got to see things from both Jared and Sawyer. I think it really allowed the reader to connect with these two, and I was invested in them right from the beginning. I highly recommend this book to all New Adult fans, but also to those looking for a sweet romance read about friends to lovers. It was so great to see Sawyer's journey from being only into casual hook-ups to finding love and taking the chance on a relationship. I look forward to reading more from Carey Heywood in the future.

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