I didnt love this book. I felt it was very predictable right from the first page. I also didnt like the authors sense of humor when she tried to make witty comments. I loved the cover it caught my eye and made me want to read it. I didnt read book 1 so I dont know if that had any effect on my liking it. I just felt I wasnt attached to any characters in the book at all. I need more feeling and depth this is definitely not the author for me.

I have not posted to GoodReads because of my dislike for the book but I will at your request if needed

Anyone But Cade, the second book in Penelope Bloom’s Anyone But... series, was a super fun, easy read, second chance at love RomCom which was such a pleasure to read! Seven years ago best friends Kira, Miranda and Iris made a pact to never ever date any of the King brothers (twins Rich and Cade, and Nick). Currently the pact has been irreparably damaged because Kira married Rich! Anyway, these days Iris is the sheriffs deputy in West Valley, North Carolina and Cade is now a famous billionaire who’s just moved back into town. She’s still crazy and a hard ass, and he’s still offensively attractive, has an astronomical ego and is a softhearted goof. The line between love and hate is pretty thin and their whole relationship is testament to this fact. They’ve got history but seven years have passed which make everything that happened in the past feel less important. And when Cade needs help he reaches out to Iris and against her better judgement she helps him. This causes her whole outlook on him to change when she sees that he has actually grown up a bit and genuinely cares. Spending time together is a new adventure for them and they realise that they actually make a good team. It was seven years ago that she made a promise to her friends. But these days it feels like this is the kind of promise that she should break, a promise that is worth breaking...

What a great, quick easy read. I read the first book and this one essentially followed the other one but they could probably be read alone. It a quick hate to love story, and it is well done. There are real life problems in this one and it felt more genuine then the first in this series.

I will follow Penelope Bloom anywhere, literally ANYWHERE! She is an fantastic, amazing, suck you in kinda author!

Greeeeeaat book! Love this series . Funny, hot, sexy. I love bringing romance and laughter together! Penelope is a phenomenal author and I spent three day’s binge reading as many of her books as I could.

4.25 stars

I heart Penelope Bloom. She writes the funniest sexy-romantic books... Honestly, if you're ever in a slump, reading or otherwise, just pick up one of her Objects of Attraction series and a smile and a laugh is in short order.

Anyone but Cade is the 2nd installment in the Anyone but... series and I am so bummed I haven't caught the first one yet. Anywho... Cade is hilarious. He is like watching a mischevious puppy romp around. If you've ever read Play by Kylie Scott from the Stage Dive series... Cade reminds me of Mal, a lot (which is sooo a good thing). So much fun! I love a guy with a good sense of humor and a playful spirit (you also have to have a little something up top to be able to pull it off as well). I tend to turn most of what other people say into innuendo (I prefer my entendres doubled)... so Cade and I would have gotten on like a house on fire.

Iris was awesome as well. She was strong and smart but she was a 'real' person. She would try something and it wouldn't go quite right and would go maybe a bit awkward but she just admitted it and move on. She wasn't a pushover and she mostly enjoyed Cade's playfulness instead of trying to make him someone different.

I love reading that connection, the spark, moments where you build up the antici......pation. Here we build that with banter. Oh, how I love good banter. Cade and Iris gave such good banter! It was funny and has you grinning like an idiot (so if you're sneak-reading while doing something you should be doing... be forewarned).

I am usually not a huge fan of the second chance thing because if it didn't work out the first time, it was probably for a good reason... BUT this was different. The exception for that rule and I love it when we get to see this... Growth! Maturity! (to a point... please reference puppy comment above) The ability to show that you've learned from previous experiences. LOVE IT! I am also not a huge fan of OW/baby drama but again this was done very well and there wasn't too much of uncomfortableness.

All in all, Anyone but Cade was funny, sexy, and just a good read. I really enjoyed this book and am so looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for this generously provided ARC!

I have just finished Anyone ButCade, book number 2 in the “Anyone But” series by Penelope Bloom. I have read
Several books by Mrs Bloom, including Rich’s boom. I have waited for the next book I this weird and it was just as good as Rich’s. This series is about 3 rich brothers, the Kings who made 3 girls who were best friends lives miserable in high school. After the King brothers made their millions they decided to comeback to their home town of West Valley to build their home office. This story is about Cade and Iris. They actually dated in high school but broke up due to one of Cades dumb jokes.

Cade is never serious and is always getting himself into trouble even as an adult. Once he comes back to West Valley Iris manages to avoid him as best she can until he landed himself in her jail one night. Iris tries her best to stay away from Cade but her nosieness has her following him to a bar a few days later. What she doesn’t expect is for Cade to explain to her the reason he ended up in jail. That reason is, earlier that day he found out he has a son he doesn’t know about named Bear. Bears mom is in jail and Cade has been notified by the authorities. Cade steps up and takes custody of him. He asks Iris to follow him home and she is blown away to realize that Cade left him at his house with the house keeper to go to town.

This book is full of Cade constantly getting himself into predicaments while he is trying to be a dad and get Iris back in his life. I laughed out loud so many times. This is a sweet and funny book. I also like that Cade’s brothers and Iris’s friends are all up in their business at all times.

I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for Nick and Miranda’s book. I received an advanced copy for an honest review.

Anyone But Cade by Penelope Bloom a five-star read that will make you Bloom. This is number two in the Anyone But series and it goes from strength to strength, its warm and funny and will surprise you in the best ways possible. This has it all, romance, spice, funny in spades as well as heart warming and honest, it really does have it all. Cade King has always been the class clown, the one people think won’t grow up, won’t be serious like his brothers, but that may just be that those who think that don’t know Cade very well. That being said I would love to slap the cuffs on him to teach him a lesson, I don’t know I would have the panache that Iris does with it. This one is definitely not one to be missed, Cade King needs to be read about, he has a story to tell and he has a way with words that will captivate and compel you.

This book had me laughing out loud and routing for Rich! I love the bond of the brothers in this series and the stubbornness of the girls they upset/hurt so bad they felt the need to swear a teenage oath to never go near the brothers again no matter what including if they are billionaires. Who knew 7 years later the brothers would come home to open an east coast headquarters of the billion dollars company the started together after high school. Make sure you’re able to laugh out loud while reading this. Besides loving the stubbornness of Iris and her inability to not be drawn to Cade or sucked in by a Bear, you can’t help but love the interaction of the rest of the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!

Thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

I have read the first book 'Anyone But Rich' and this novel flows very much the same. There was no real major moment of drama, and the book seemed to jump forward in time without warning.

I did enjoy the story but I feel there could have been more involved with it.

Cade and Iris’s story will have you snorting out laughter, feeling all the feels and rooting for this second chance. I enjoyed all the banter back and forth between the two characters. We can’t help falling in love with arcade with his wit and joking personality. His interactions with Bear will melt your heart.

Watching this couple become a cute little family is definitely heartwarming. I would recommend this to any romance reader.

Highly recommended.

*I was given a free advanced copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.*

This was a light easy read. Quite predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless. The dialogue between the characters was very amusing. I felt Iris was better portrayed and more believable than Cade and I would have enjoyed it more if some of the book had explored Cade’s developing relationship with his son.
It is the 1st book that I have read by this author and would enjoy reading the other 2 books in the series.
Thank you for allowing me to read a preview copy.

I absolutely love everything about this book. If you love a good second chance romance, then you need too read Iris & Cade’s story. Cade is very charming and absolutely hilarious. Bear omg he was adorable and completely stole the show. This book and characters had me hooked from page one. Another great read that everyone must read.

This author as the unfailing ability to make you laugh out loud at some of the most outlandish things. This story is such a great way of showing the father take the front seat and responsibility. They have an unusual bond, but hilariously written. I think I laughed until I cried. The is some spying and evil doings but for the most part it’s a humorous romance that will put you in a great mood and wanting more. I really want to read Nick’s story now!
I received this book for an honest review!

I really love this series, Cade specifically. He’s is the stereotypical Penelope Bloom character. Super funny, little dense, and a whole lot of heart!

Funny, full of off the wall analogies which are so stupid they kind of make sense. Cade was seen as the class clown and he uses his stupidity as a cover for his feelings, but is he really that clueless or a smart deception. The banter and quick quips lea e you laughing and when it really counts Cade is determined and focused. This is a great second book of the Rich brothers and I cant wait for more.

Fun and easy read with great characters

Cade is one of those people that are always fun to be around! He is someone that can turn the most innocuous sentences into a joke or sexual innuendo, and he does it in such a deadpan way that you don’t know he’s kidding until you process what he said, and it will turn out to be something hilarious.

Cade dated Iris in high school until his irresponsibility and thoughtlessness got to be too much for her. He unintentionally did something stupid that she paid the price for and she cut him out of her life after that. Iris and her two friends (that had similar experiences with Cade’# two brothers), then made a pact never to date a King brother again. It was fairly easy to keep the pact since all three brothers moved away. After high school.

Though Cade and his brothers Rich and Nick, founded a highly successful business and retuned seven years later as billionaires and were building their new company headquarters in town. Iris’s friend Kira has since then, already broken her part of the pact and is now married to Rich.

Iris had changed a lot in the seven years the King brothers were away. She has become a respectable police officer, but Cade has had no reason to really grow up much. She resents him still for what happened in high school and the fact that he hasn’t changed much is good reason to stay away.

Though Cade really has had no reason to mature and be responsible. He is a hard working adult at work, of course. But in his home life he is rich enough to have maids that clean up after him, cooks to prepare dinner for him and he doesn’t have to take care of anyone, even himself. Iris only sees the fact that he doesn’t have to do things like learn to cook, do laundry and clean up after himself.

Things change though when he gets a call from an ex-girlfriend and he is forced to grow up and change. He asks Iris for help and they grow closer. The romance is a bit of a slow burn and when they finally do get together it is hot. However, there is not enough intimacy for this book to be rated more than 3 out of 5 flames in the heat department 🔥🔥🔥.

The relationships between all the characters are great though. The supporting characters are humorous and real and they add to the story, the descriptions of how certain characters act in different situations is heartwarming and fun. I thought the book was very good. Though it wasn’t quite as funny as some of Penelope Blooms other books. Even so, it was witty and I plan to read the next book in the series, Nick and Melanie’s story.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "ANYONE BUT CADE" This was absolutely a hilarious romantic comedy you definitely don't want to miss as always Penelope Bloom writes one amazing delightful heartfelt storyline you can't put down until finished reading.
This is Cade King and Iris Rosewoods journey to get back what they had 7yrs ago before they broke up and he left town she became a cop, he's now back with his brothers their Billionaires and the new headquarters for their company Sion is now in West Valley North.
This story is laugh out loud a minute, with hilarious banter back and forth between Iris and Cade he's like a man in a kids body his antics and the things he says and does has you just shaking your head he finds out he's a dad to a 5yr old son named Bear he's like a mini Cade so inquisitive and adorable.
There a few twists in this amazing second chance at love romance it's a must read for sure I can't wait the next book "ANYONE BUT NICK" there are so many interesting, we'll developed characters that make this such a fabulous read Miranda isn't one of favorites I hope she redeems herself in the next book. AWESOME AWESOME READ!!!!!

God I swear I hadn't laughed at a book as much as i did with this since Neanderthal Meets Human and believe me that is my favorite. From the moment Iris wanted to roll over to Cade and kick his feet under him I was laughing. Every single moment in the book was laugh out loud worthy. At some points I couldn't stop laughing for few minutes and kept remembering the moment over and over again. The moment Cade got my respect? When he punched a jukebox for Maroon 5 ruining Super Bowl. Don't we all agree with that? XD

I really wished we had more cute moments with Bear too but I have a feeling the little dude is going to come out super spoiled at the rate they are going but still they make a cute family. If you're looking for a drama free and hilarious novel, this is the perfect book for you. I am dying to see how it's gonna be between Miranda and Nick because Miranda seems to hold the biggest hatred between the girls actually.

Those Billionaire King brothers are back at it. This time around we meet Cade. He lost Iris seven years ago after a stupid prank backfired. He never forgot her and now is back in town with more than a few surprises to keep her on her toes. She is now a police officer and has no trouble arresting her past flame when he gets a life changing phone call that he does not handle well.

No spoilers here, but it was pretty much a laugh out loud rom-com dialogue that had me busting a gut every five minutes. Cade is off the wall hilarious. His antics are almost man-child like, but underneath the hidden sarcasm and humor is a man that just wants to protect those he loves and be loved for him and not his money. A great read! I received an ARC from netgalley and this is my honest review.

This book is really entertaining. I had fun reading it. Cade is one silly man. His jokes are usually on point, but when he jokes instead of having a grown up conversation, he usually goes over the top.
Iris is a good girl and follows the rules. This cannot go well with Cade. He is the exact opposite. But somehow they complete each other. Amazing read!