I didn't know that was the third book in the series and I will definitely read others. It was ok book ,, a second chance romance between two sweethearts from the childhood who meet after 11 years on the set . I love Bo but Sadie annoyed me sometimes.. Chemistry between main characters was good , book was relaxing and for my opinion this story deserves 4 stars . Thank you, Nett Galley and publisher, for this opportunity.

Terrific second chance romance! Sadie was the rich kid and Bo, well Bo wasn't. They grew up together and then, well, split. Now Sadie's an actress and Bo's a stunt coordinator. When he gets a job on the set of her new movie, you can guess what's going to happen. Johnson has nice way with characters- Sadie is funny and smart and you'll root for her. Bo is smart and funny and you'll root for him. Heck, you're going to root for them as a couple. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A very good and fun read.

As in the other books in this series, the main characters, Sadie and Bo, were really strong and charismatic; very easy to like. The story was a mix of past and present. It gives me hope that one day we can overcome the stigma of the "haves and have nots". These two people had loved each other for a long time and deserved to be together. This was truly a HEA. I hope we hear more about Ana and Delaney. There's so much more story left to be told.

This book was gifted to me by the publisher in return for an honest review.

This was just an okay read for me and that's very disappointing to say when I loved the previous two books. I'll admit that I wasn't completely attached to Sadie before this book, so maybe that's why I didn't connect with her this time either. The book was very slow-moving - I usually finish a book in a day or two - this one took a whole week to finish...

The storyline was decent and I enjoyed seeing Sadie and Bo rekindle their relationship, even if it was a slow burn. Sadie was an actress with a high society upbringing. Bo was the son of the man who ran things on Sadie's grandmother's estate grounds. So these two were not exactly suited for each other on paper, but it was obvious that even as kids, they had a special bond and love for one another. But then Bo breaks things off when Sadie is 18 and they don't see one another for 11 years. Sadie is set to play the heroine in an action film Bo is the stunt coordinator for, so when they meet again, things are a little awkward. They begin spending time together on the set and then begin dating again in secret. It's cute and sweet and I love that they take the time to get to know one another again.

Sadie reveals her big secret (but it's pretty obvious early on and a doozy) and things go bad with Bo. But we never hear anything again about the whole incident that led Bo to end his relationship with Sadie all those years ago. I'm not sure why the author just dropped that part of the storyline. I mean it kind of seemed obvious to me what happened, but Sadie never knew why he dumped her unexpectedly. That's probably the biggest disappointment to me. I kept waiting for that reveal and it never came.

The ending was really sweet though - Bo is obviously a big romantic and his gesture was swoon-worthy. I have no clue who the next book will be about, maybe Ana? This book didn't really set up the next one like they had in the previous books. Regardless, I'll still read because the author is obviously talented and this was probably just a 'it's me, not you' case.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley and St Martin’s Press in exchange for my honest review.
I’m not sure how to rate this one. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. It just seemed to be missing something for me. The grandmother was my favorite character and her friend Ana. Maybe that was it....I enjoyed the secondary characters more than the main ones??

This is the third book in the Sometimes in Love series. I really enjoyed the previous two so had to get Sadie's story too. I did enjoy it but not quite as much as the others.

Sadie and Bo were together when they were teens. Sadie was from a rich family and would see Bo every summer at her grandparents farm as his family managed the horses. Bo breaks up with her after prom and they don't speak to each other until she finds out he is in charge of the stunts on her new movie.

Bo and Sadie have some hot scenes together and it's obvious from the beginning that they both have deep feelings for the other they've been trying to ignore. Revelations from both of them that could break them forever but thankfully they are able to work through them in the end. I just love Ana! Sadie and Ana have such a great friendship and I'm looking forward to her finding "the one".

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

Sadie gets her chance at love in the next book in this series. She lands a role that can launch her career. To her surprise, she discovers that she’ll need to work with Bo, who broke her heart and disappeared from her life years ago.

The attraction between Bo and Sadie is there despite the years since they hadn’t seen each other. I felt their relationship seemed more physical than emotional at the beginning of the story. But I think this stems from the events in their past that they weren’t ready to face.

This book touches on a sensitive subject. There are also flawed secondary characters whose actions make them difficult to like and relate to. As a result this book is more serious and diverts from the lighthearted feel of the first.

I’m looking forward to the next book and reading where Melonie Johnson takes her characters.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved getting behind the scenes of Sadie's job and seeing the "divide" between cast and crew. The author did a great job of showing the division between Bo and Sadie in several ways that are realistic and emotionally deep.

Of the series of three, I really liked the high school sweethearts aspect of this plotline. The hot scenes are enjoyable, intense, and have a few surprising interruptions.

This is well worth the read, and I would read it again. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Note: I did receive a prerelease copy for free from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me through NetGalley. This book was just absolutely wonderful. It was just so easy to get lost in and I just couldn’t put it down. This is the third book in the Sometimes in Love series and even though I hadn’t read the previous books I was just so lost within this story that I didn’t even care that I hadn’t read the previous books. I most definitely will read more by this author.

What you would expect from a romance. Sadie and Bo are both on separate paths that intertwine. The attraction is highly undeniable from the start with both characters trying to not fall for each other. A light hearted romance for any romance lover.

DNF at 30% While I've read the first two in this series, I'm bored with the whole thing - it feels too familiar with nothing new happening .

I enjoyed this book. It was fun, sweet, sad & very sexy. I enjoyed watching Bo & Sadie fall back in love, deal with the private side of a very public life & felt sadness when Sadie’s secret was finally revealed. I loved her best friend Ana & the rest of their group, they were a hoot when together & had each other’s back during difficult times. The fact that Bo & Sadie dealt with the same problems her beloved grandparents had when they were young was a great story from the grandmother. I especially liked her spunky character, she was loving, sweet, strong & very supportive of Sadie. The animosity between Sadie & Luna was another direction I enjoyed, as both women learned that there was more to the other than each thought. All in all this was a really enjoyable read. Definitely recommend.

I love Melanie Johnson' writing style. The realistic drama that unfolds had me captivated . This is the 3rd book in the series and even though the storyline is a little slower than the first two it is still very interesting. Sadie's character is strong, hardworking and beautiful who gets a chance to be a lead in an action movie. Bo is a childhood sweetheart from Sadie's past that reappears in her life to help her with the stunts for the movie. The tension between them adds to the drama as the reader is slowly led through their history. Sadie must come to grips with her past and be honest with Bo if she wants them to have a future. Special thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me a chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this breath-taking second-chance romance!

Oh Sadie, my heart went out to this girl! She seems like she's got the world by the tail - her career is taking off without relying on her family's vast resources and she's got the best set of girlfriends the world has ever known - but like the rest of us, she has a few deep secrets and she's still nursing a decade-old broken heart. Working with Bo brings all the heartache rushing back to the forefront of her life.

There are so many layers of emotions to this story. Sadie's family history, Bo's family, the reasons behind what happened after Prom, all of it is exquisitely described in a way that will tug your heartstrings and make you feel the loss of what might have been as much as Sadie and Bo feel it. On top of all that, the pressures of the film-making business are never too far away, and come into play in an unexpected way that forces all the secrets to be revealed.

This is the third book in the Sometimes in Love series, and it's every bit as masterfully written as the first two. It's great to read about such a wonderful network of friends, how they support and defend each other through thick and thin. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This book dragged on for me.. Very slow going.. And honestly, neither Sadie nor Bo deserved a second chance. For one thing, Bo and his wicked sister Luna had severe jealousy issues. They were angry over the material things that Sadie grew up with. And it carried on to adulthood, which to me is very petty. Bo's reason for leaving was trite if he loved Sadie, he would've been there for her regardless. Sadie was immature and her reasons with my body, my choice shtick was annoying and her excuse for not telling Bo what happened, They acted like children throughout most of the book. I dare you, I double dare you ..round and round with it was just juvenile. And the bedroom scenes were lame. The author described all the scenes when there was no penetration taking place. But when the actual penetration took place, you wouldn't know it. Because the next thing you know, the time had passed, it was either hours later or the next day and they were waking up. It also took too long to get that point as well. All that sexual tension and when the moment hits, it was skipped over. Bo should have corrected his sister long ago. And he just excused her for not passing on the message from all those years ago. The problem they had were never really addressed. Just tidily wrapped up at the end of the book. This is my honest opinion and I voluntarily read this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

2.5/5⭐️

This final in a trilogy about bffs finding love was just so-so for me. While the writing in all three was fine (my favorite being the second one), I found the characters selfish and not particularly mature for their ages (30ish).

This was the second chance story of Sadie and Bo, who met at 7 and 8 respectively, began an affair at 16 and 17, broke up at 18 and 19 and met again by chance at 29 and 30. There is a social class issue (Bo’s family works for Sadie’s wealthy grandmother) and a secret that Sadie failed to share with Bo after he broke up with her (prom night). And quite frankly, if they had this epic young love story, why did he just walk away (out-of-the-blue, at the first hint of trouble) without explanation and in turn, why did she just let him? The same goes for the fact that it’s been ELEVEN years since they’ve seen each other, and yet the first time they’re alone together they have hot, steamy times??! Really??!

In the end, I just didn’t feel much for these characters.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for the ARC. The opinions are strictly my own.

Melonie Johnson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. This is the third book in her Sometimes in Love series and it was just as great as the first two.
Sadie is an actress who has finally landed her big lead in an action movie. She find out their stunt coordinator is her former boyfriend/love of her life, who left her heart broken years before, but of course the Sparks are still there.
This was a great story that had me going back into a world of friends that I have enjoyed in her previous two books. As with her other books there is some truly great supporting characters. You have your comedy, drama, and got romantic scenes all wrapped up in this book. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend.

Absolutely loved this novel! Excellent character development, the storyline was fluid and kept me in suspense and wanting to learn more about the characters.

I loved this series and was super excited to start Once Upon A Bad Boy. Melanie has written some amazing characters and storylines in this series that I knew this was going to be a fast enjoyable read and it was!!

I received an e-arc of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This book is apparently the 3rd in a series but I found it good enough as a standalone which is lovely because I didn't feel that I needed the other 2 to be able to follow along.
For me the book started a little slow and I really had to push myself to stick with it, but I'm glad I did because I really enjoyed the ending.
Sadie and Bo had a lot of hot chemistry which definitely helped the story and although sometimes Sadie fell a little flat for me, what she went through emotionally in her past helped save her character from being boring.
I think this book is a nice summer read and I plan on reading more from this author.