Anyone But Rich is a book by Penelope Bloom about a long-held promise between three friends to stay away from the 'King' boys.

Hurt by their actions in the past the girls make a vow to stay clear away from the three boys but when they return to town Kira finds it difficult to remain loyal to the promise as Rich vies for her attention.

I absolutely loved the characters in this book and it was full of witty banter which at times had me laughing out loud! My issue was with how the characters seemed to be able to flip between strong emotions easily. It made the book less believable and also less enthralling.

Overall I enjoyed it though.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review this ARC.

I couldn't wait to start reading this story and I absolutely loved every bit of it! This second chance romance was everything. There was plenty of laugh at loud moments and steamy romance. This was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! Thank you NetGalley for my copy!

I'll admit, I was super excited to read this because I love Penelope, and I was not disappointed. I loved this book a lot. Every character made this story. Rich's brother Cade is probably my favorite. His humor made this book better. I can't wait to read his book. Definitely a must read if you love second chance romances with humor.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

OMG, this book was AMAZING!! It's a second chance romance about two people who let others decide what was best for them in high school. Now, years later, they meet again and Kira cannot stand the sight of Rich. However, Rich is determined to make things right. Even if it means losing lots of money. When you throw in two absolutely quirky besties, two mischievous brothers and two sets of parents dead set on running their kids life's, you get one totally hilarious book! You won't be disappointed. I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving an honest review.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. This is the first book of a new series.
Everyone knows the King brothers but Kira and her friends made a pack in high school to never get involved with any of them.
Now with the King brothers moving back into town. Kira is having a hard time avoiding them. Rich is going out of his way to make sure Kira can't avoid him.
I loved this book and can't wait for the next King brothers books.

This was a cute book. Quick read, easy topics, the book was funny and happy. I thought it was well done. The characters really stood out to me, they felt real and honest.

Would read another book by this author in a second. Might go look at her list on good reads now.

I was given this book in exchange for my honest review from Netgalley.

Although this book doesn’t stand out amongst the overladen genre that is contemporary romance, it is relatively lighthearted and fun, with a cast of amusing, if slightly deranged at times characters. Making this an enjoyable tale of a second chance romance.

At times, the plot felt a little too convenient, like the “machiavellian plots” of Rich’s parents, and it did seem like much of it was blown out of proportion, like the reason for hating Rich, when she had a safety net, not to mention three grown-ass women reaffirming then falling out over a 7 year old pact.

Nevertheless, I will be settling in to read the sequels, and can see this being a good pack for a holiday at the beach.

Really great start to this series!! If you like Penelope's Objects of Attraction series then you'll love this book! Rich King and his brothers come back to the small town where they grew up to open a new branch for their business. Rich has an ulterior motive though, to rekindle his romance with Kira. Little does he know that Kira and her 2 best friends made a pact when they were in high school to never associate with the King brothers again. Rich is trying to soften Kira up to at the very least become friends, he's got meddling parents that try to keep them apart no matter what. The characters are well developed and there's a good mix of laugh out loud moments mixed with romance and hotness. I would highly recommend reading Anyone But Rich! Once you start it you won't be able to put it down!

After several heavier books, this was the perfect fun and light hearted read. A great plot, lots of laughs and love make this a perfect end of summer read. My first book by Penelope Bloom, but will definitely not be my last.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Loved reading the awesome and humorous romance story. When Richard King comes back to his hometown, he wants to make things right with the girl he hurt years ago, Kira. Kira, who made a pact with her two best friends, doesn't want anything to do with Rich. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read love story.
I reviewed a copy of the story through NetGalley.

3.5 stars for me

This was my first read from this author and I enjoyed it. Kira and Rich's story had plenty of LOL moments and the cast of supporting characters were great. I would have liked to connect with the two lead characters a little more but overall it was a well paced read and I LOVED the female friendships in this one. Added to the story's richness.

This story had so many great parts, I loved the romance and friendship that showed faults and how to overcome them. The story had a small suspense plot line that made you wonder how they would work things out, and overall this story felt real and fiction at the same time. Kira and Rich had such a good romance, but I have to say I'm looking forward to the next books just as much

What a great story. I hope (which I’m sure she will.. or she better anyway) give us the other brothers stories too. Cade and Iris are something else.. lol. I liked them almost as much as Rich and Kira and it wasn’t even their book. It was entertaining and engaging. Definitely would recommend.

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book, it put a smile on my face. We start with three teenagers making a promise to never have a relationship with one of the King brothers ever again, regardless if they are rich or famous. They agree. Seven years later they are put to the test, never imagining that the King brothers are exactly that Rich and famous and still heartbreakingly gorgeous. And my friends when the King brothers come back to town is where the fun begins. I was a little scared when I started reading because Rich kept saying he messed up on her and my mind immediately thought of the worst and I was thinking "oh hell no" I wouldn't forgive him, but then when it was revealed, yes it was bad but not what I thought..These people were great..and I honestly can't wait for Cade and Iris's story!

Anyone But Rich
Penelope Bloom
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Funny, quirky and crazy. While I enjoyed most of this story, it was just to boring sometimes. Super successful King siblings left West Valley, their small town in North Carolina to start their own business in California, now 7 yrs later they’re returning home billionaires and are about to crash into town with all their snobbery… Babur for Rich Ling his business is just part of returning home, he has his sights on Kira Summerland.

Kira and her friends Miranda and Iris were all burnt by the King siblings and have an amusing pact yo never date or sleep with any of the Family, but now they’re back in town and the pact gets a little dirty.

Despite his relationship set up Rich has his eyes on Kira & he won’t stop to win her over and back into his life. But with horrible parents and friends their forever looks permanently doomed. All bets are off and let the best man win…

Anyone But Rich was a lighthearted, funny, and entertaining read. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series! I'd recommend it to anyone who likes romcoms.

This was an okay book overall. Not really my style but I was entertained while reading it. The romance was fun and there was plenty of drama which was actually fun to read.

Other than that, though, there wasn't anything much going on. This was good for what it was, a quick fun read.

I really did enjoy this book all though it was predictable. I liked how Rich would do anything too win Kira back. Cade was absolutely hilarious. I can’t wait too read Cade and Nick’s story next.

I received this book from netgalley.com for a fair review. According to amazon.com, this book is set to be released this year on September 3rd, 2019.

I would categorize this book as a modern-day billionaire romance. This follows Kira who made a pact with her friends to never, EVER, ever date one of the Kings. But Kira's interest is piqued when Rich, the oldest of the King brother's comes back to town seven years later. Kira then has to choose between her friends or a blossoming interest in Rich who was an old high school crush.

At first, I had trouble getting into this book because there was a lot of backstories and characters you're introduced to quickly. But notwithstanding, after I was able to differentiate the characters I enjoyed the ongoing dynamics throughout the book. By the end, I was able to appreciate the entire plot of the book. I had a lot of out-loud laughs!

My assumption is this will lead into a series about the other King brothers. Which if it does, I definitely would purchase. I would rate this a 4 out of 5.

The usual girl and boy crushed on each other at school and then moved away, went to college/uni and became something. To come back together for love.

He ends up a billionaire business man with his brothers and from an old money family. Her dad is the town major and uses her as a campaign fodder.

The things their families do to keep them apart, for money and status is beyond the realms of normal but happens.

A good solid read if not a little easy to guess the ending. Easy reading