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"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."

Friends Miranda, Iris and Kira made a promise to each other to never date a King. Rich, Cade and Nick King that is.

This is Kira and Rich’s story. It was a little drawn out and I skipped some parts when they were dragging, but what I loved most was the banter between the brothers. There were some really funny laugh out loud parts.
Can’t wait for Cades and Nicks books!

I received this ebook copy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A fun second chance romance read! This newest release was enjoyable from the start and got sweeter as Rich try to reconnect with Kira. But when their family finds way to ruin their reunion will they be able to find their HEA. Likable characters, easy to read, and an entertaining storyline made this one to read. I can’t wait for the next story in this series that doesn’t disappoint.

Really enjoyable read! The premise of the novel is really unique! The characters are also well developed and loveable! There are also some hot, steamy scenes! Such heat and passion, woah! Definitely some funny moments as well! Overall a very entertaining book! ***I voluntarily read and reviewed this as an ARC***

Anyone But Rich by Penelope Bloom is the First book in the Anyone But ...Series. This is the story of Kira Summerland and Richard "Rich "King.
Kira has a history with Rich when they were in High School when he betrayed her which set her up to form with her friends Iris and Miranda to swear that they would never date the King Brothers. The King Brothers were the it boys in High School that went on the money and fame. Now in their present day Kira has taken a job teaching in her hometown high school. Rich is back looking to right the wrong and maybe even win the heroine.
I enjoyed their story, of course it was steamy but has some funny parts. I excited to read Cade and Nathan story too.

Perfect start for a new trilogy! It's hilarious especially the ending. It was just brilliant. Though I did want to punch the one or other character in a sisterly way. The storyline was clear and exiting and the characters hilariously weird. I mean who would have seen the dinosaur thing coming? Now that's what I call original! Although I did find her father's change of heart a bit sudden and unrealistic the other characters were very relatable and they all had their reasons for behaving the way they did.

A new to me author and a great book to start with.
I enjoyed this story because I love second chance romance and the main characters were interesting and easy to read.
It’s a fast paced story, with a lot of funny moments but I felt like there were also some unnecessary ones.
I loved the idea overall and how they got to let love overcome everything else in their lives.
Looking forward to the next books as the characters held my interest and I want to read their stories now.

It takes a lot of talent to be able to write a great romance, but it takes a creative genius to be able to add wit, banter, and a ton of humor and weave it all together! This was a fantastic read, and I can't wait for the next in the series!

Anyone But Rich is the first book in the Anyone But... series. Seven years ago, Kira made a promise with her two best friends to always avoid the King brothers, but now Rich is back in town and invading her life. With everything against them, but her heart screaming to give him a chance, is this couple doomed before they even begin?

Wow... this book was amazing! It has everything a good romantic comedy should have, and Kira and Rich stole my attention and love! Kira is small town, a humble teacher, has a mayor for a father, but tries to do as much as she can on her own merits. Rich is just that, rich from both old and new money, has terrible parents and hilarious brothers, has a huge sense of responsibility and is completely driven. I love that Kira and Rich are so different, but once they’re together, they fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. I love that Kira didn’t just forgive Rich right away, but called him out on his crap, just like he called her out on her little insecurities. They complimented each other really well once they could get past their past. I loved that this book didn’t flash back to their high school years (except the prologue) and just focused on the now - the trials, the triumphs, and the delightful tensions between them all! This book wasn’t over the top with steam, but there’s a lot of character development, connection building, and when the steam showed up, it was perfect and romantic, too! While I didn’t often laugh out loud at scenes in this book, I definitely found the humor! I also loved all of the side characters, they were completely fabulous, and I look forward to seeing how they might fit in with future books and relationships! I have a feeling this series is just going to be amazing!

Kira Summerland has every reason to hate Rich King. Now, that Rich King is back in town things don't go as planned for Kira. Kira's job as a high school teacher is keeping her pretty busy. Rich King showing up to apologize doesn't help either. Rich King had it all planned out yet nothing is going his way. Will Kira accept Rich King's apology? Will Kira admit her feelings for Rich? Will Rich get what he wants? Your answers await you in Anyone But Rich.

This new series by my favorite author Penelope Bloom has the right mix of heartache and laughter. Her characters are real, honest, raw, unique, complex, and complicated too. I can't wait to see what she does next in this series.

Fabulous rom com from the pen of Penelope Bloom. This is laugh out loud, page turning wonderful with great characters and secondary characters that have wonderful chemistry, I honestly could not put this down.

I found this book to be a very enjoyable read with the good character and storyline development that kept me totally enthralled until the turn of the very last page!

Penelope Bloom writes another fantastic book with Anyone But Rich! As a huge fan of Penelope Bloom, I was so excited to be able to read this new book in her new series about three friends from high school who make a pact to never date the King Brothers. These boys were picked to have it all in high school- the money, the good looks, and the best of everything including women. So of course when they left town after high school they thought they’d never hear from the King Brothers who broke each of their hearts. Until one day they realize that the big construction project that had been going on is to build the King Brother’s next big corporate building and now all three women are going to be facing their enemies. Rich King is the first one who is in this book and he knows the woman he wants to right his wrong with. He is wanting to make amends and doesn’t care about what others think. His parents don’t want him with a towny and they want him to be with a woman from a family that comes from money. But the woman he has been dating has her own secrets too and he has been helping her. There are so many twists and turns in this book. It’s funny, suspenseful and sexy. A must read!!

Quick, funny read

I go back and forth with whether I like the genre or not? There always seems to be so much consistent formula and theme to them. The things that make them different are the players and this one has some characters.

Kira is quite quirky (her hobbies alone?!?!). Still not sure exactly what drama took place in high school to create the present situation. It is highly glossed over.

The men are good, in that, they do paint a picture as three distinct characters. Rich is your typical “won’t take no for an answer, wear you down” type of guy. I admit it that I loved this character when I was younger and read things like Twilight but I’m over all that drama now. Cade was a trip. There is a bit of immaturity to these savvy businessmen but it made for fast and funny dialogue.

This is a quick read. It times it was quite amusing. I did feel the need to see it through and it was a nice break from the constant thrillers I have been reading. Will I continue in the series? Probably because the writing and dialogue elevated this one and I’m curious how the characters will evolve.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Montlake Romance for a copy in exchange for a review.

This was a first time read by Penelope Bloom and after reading the synopsis for the first book in her Anyone But… series, I was quite excited to snag a copy of Nothing But Rich.

I already love that the main characters, Rich and Kira, already had some history together. We get teased a little bit here and there that something big happened and ended in this 7 year pact with Kira and her friends. Being in a small town and having the alluring King brothers leave town, it was an easy promise to keep. Until they all return.

Once we learn the truth of what happened, it didn’t quite hit me like I expected it too. I kind of wanted to know more details and just all the emotions around it because Kira was doing some major loathing of Rich for several years. And I wanted to truly see all of that.

There were definitely some hilarious moments scattered throughout the book , but it had me questioning their maturity level more often than I’d like. And in the beginning, I wasn’t so sure about Kira’s friends. They weren’t exactly on my good side, but I am looking forward to their stories in the next couple of books.

I think I would have liked to see more happening throughout the book overall, it just didn’t seem like a whole lot was going on.

Overall, I did enjoy the book, I finished it in one sitting! Penelope writes with a different kind of humor than I’m used to, but I think I could come around to it. Definitely looking for the rest of this series.

Anyone But rRich is such a good read. Richard King and his family is coming back to their small hometown and not everyone is happy about it. Kira Sommerland and her two friend, Iris and Miranda are very, very unhappy about it. Seven years ago Rich did something to Kira and hurt her. These three girls made a pact to never be with a King brother again. That promise has been put into effect again. However, Rich wants to make things right with Kira, but Kira has her walls high up and tightly packed. Rich is willing to do what it takes to get her forgiveness. I was laughing through this book. Kira’s friends and Rich’s brothers has me laughing out loud. While there is laughter, there was also sadness and anger. Not everyone want Rich and Kira be together. There is deception, blackmail, suspense and some things happening that made me want to smack some characters upside their heads. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to read what would happen next. This story was great and I can’t wait to read Cade’s and Nick’s stories. I bet they will have me laughing again. Don’t miss out on this rom-com.

This is a great romantic comedy that will have you swooning and laughing. This is book 1 in a trilogy with each being a standalone. It’s a rollercoaster ride with all the highs and lows.

Isn't there a saying that goes "promises are made to be broken?" When Kira and her friends swear to NEVER, EVER date a King they meant it. But what happens when one comes swooping back into your life on a private jet? What happens when he appears in front of you all sexy and gorgeous? What happens when he whispers in your ear all of the sweet nothings you want to hear? But will his rude and conceited attitude help Kira to remain true to the promise made? Funny and actions packed with steamy sexiness.

Penelope Bloom is one of my go to authors when I'm looking for a fun read and she has managed again to entertain me thoroughly with Anyone But Rich.

The King brothers were nothing but trouble for Kira and get friends so they form a pact to never get involved with them again, but when Rich and his brothers return to their home town Rich has no intentions of allowing Out a to keep her word, but can he convince her that he is sorry for destroying her in the past and prove to her that he wants to be her future?

Kira and her friends made a promise to each other 7 years ago to have nothing to do with the King brothers, after they humiliated Kira and she lost her scholarship.

Rich and his brothers have become self made billionaires and decide to move back to their home town to set up a branch of their company there. Rich has another reason to go back, to apologise to Kira and get her to forgive him and hopefully more!

Kira is not the girl he left behind and the now school teacher will not take his apology easily! Rich is also dating Stella, but that relationship isn’t what it seems! Rich tries lots of things to get Kira’s attention and forgiveness and she is slowly letting him in.

The problem is, the pact she made with her friends still stand, the parents are against anything happening between them and love is never easy! Can they get through all the problems or is love just too hard!