If you like fateful romances, you’ll really enjoy Love Me Like You do by Aimee Brown.

I really enjoyed Parker’s character because although she was going through a lot in her life, she stood up and still went through with the volunteer nursing trip to Costa Rica, despite all the demands that were happening around her. She took the time to give herself time to heal and clear her head. Thankfully, her heart said that Liam was the one she wanted to be with after all and not as just friends. But it was completely understandable why Parker would feel that she needed the space and not jump into another relationship when she literally just got out of one, and on her wedding day too!

The downside of this story I felt were the feelings between Parker and Liam seemed really rushed and the fact that they kept running into each other was a bit far-fetched for me; especially in a big city such as a Portland as the setting. Unfortunately, that did detract from the story for me.

You know when you really, really want to like a book better, but something about it just holds you back? I enjoyed Love Me Like You Do, especially the first half with its fun and comedic timing of a runaway bride and the handsome rescuer, and the fact that they keep running into each other by chance, but eventually the romance fizzled out for me.

It’s a nice and easy romance to read, but the characters and plot didn’t hold my attention from start to finish. Onto the next romance!

Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.

A runaway bride. A handsome stranger. Two pasts to put behind them.

Parker is ready to marry the man of her dreams. But he isn't ready to marry her. When she's dumped moments before walking down the aisle, she didn't expect to run into the arms of a handsome stranger. The southern drawl, the dreamy eyes, she can't fall for another man after being left at the altar – can she?

When Liam agreed to go on yet another blind date, he didn't expect his escape would lead him to the emergency room with a runaway bride. She might have just been left at the altar, but he's immediately drawn to her fiery spirit, kind heart and beautiful smile. Liam's got a whole host of problems and a past that's haunting him, now can't be the time to fall in love, but Parker might just be the one to break down his barriers and let him live a little – if she'll let him in.

Will these two strangers allow serendipity to force them together, or will their fears keep them apart?

This was a fun romance that I really enjoyed reading. The characters were likeable and I liked how they kept running into each other.
The only thing I did not like was the amount of characters in this book at times I got confused as to who was who.
Definitely worth a read if your after something light and fun.

I wanted to enjoy this but I didn’t really like the main characters , so for me I can’t really connect with a book if I not behind the whole point of the story. It seemed nice enough but it lacked spark for me

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This book was sweet,the idea of a romance that blossoms after one of them is left at the alter is so much fun and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed my time reading it however I don't think its one that I will be rushing back too. The plot was good fun, a little goofy at point however it did deal with some harder topics, although I did feel like some of those topics were a little underdeveloped and came out of the blue after more comedic moments. The characters were likeable and were both really sweet. It was a quick and well paced book that kept me reading hoping to see them get together. I wish there was a little more action between the two main characters throughout the book. But overall it was a good romance read.
3 out of 5 stars.

A great read.

Parker meets Liam when she is running away from her wedding, having just been dumped by the groom. After the initial meeting, they bump in to each other several more times - it is fate like friends are telling them? she puts him in the friend zone and will she ever let him out?

I liked how it is told from both of their points of view.

Thank you netgalley and Aria for giving me an arc copy in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the overall idea of the book with the runaway bride concept but I didn’t really like the main characters. I felt like I couldn’t fully connect with them and it just made the entire story bland. On one hand we hand an interesting plot but uninteresting main characters.
I felt like Parker and Liam lacked a bit of chemistry and sparks. I wanted some of their interaction to be fiery and hot. I have to confess that I skipped some parts of the book.
This book had a lot of potential but it lacked something to balance it out. The only character I genuinely liked was liam’s Half sister char. She was the only interesting character for me.

Love me like you do is a lovely feel good romance featuring a couple who meet when Parker, our Cinderella heroine, has been left at the alter and is picked up, literally, by Prince Charming Liam.
The two meet again after agreeing to be friends but almost immediately they fall for each other, although Parker tries to back away feeling that this is too soon.
A few coincidences bring them together more often than they would have done and the story proceeds being told by both Parker and Liam.
There is a good basis of love, friendship, family and heartache mixed in with some more serious issues such as dealing with terminal illness and mental health.
I fee the story would have benefitted with further clarity around the resolution of the relationship between Liam and his dad, but thoroughly enjoyed the blossoming relationship between Liam and his half sister.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I pretty much lost interest the moment the slut-shaming type comments started happening. As women, we can't act superior or look down upon women who have one night stands or rebound sex. That's an attitude that has no place in 2020. And honestly, the same goes for men. Men shouldn't be calling women "whores" and other things like that. It's unnecessary and unhelpful.

When I first read the blurb and saw the words "runaway bride" and "handsome stranger", I thought this was going to be a very intense and captivating book. Unfortunately, nothing in the story interested me. I dnf'ed this book at 60% because I couldn't handle the lack of romance and how boring the main characters were. Liam and Parker were both focused on their individual problems and barely had any good interactions, so I didn't feel any chemistry between them. Considering I was already at the 60% mark, I thought nothing else could convince me that they actually make a great couple. Besides, I thought the dual POV was a bad decision because it just showed how Liam and Parker lacked any personality or depth. If there wasn't anything indicating the POV change, I would honestly think that it was the same character narrating everything. Anyways, I guess this one just really wasn't for me.

If you love a strangers to friends to lovers rom-com, you seriously need to pick this one up! I absolutely devoured this story and fell so in love with Liam and Parker along the way.

Liam and Parker meet as he is running away from yet another blind date and she is running away from her wedding....after being dumped by the groom! They have an instant connection, but Parker is set on being just friends - after all, she was just dumped. She is definitely NOT going to allow herself to be heartbroken again.

As Parker and Liam become friends, the book explores more than just their relationship, some heavy hitting topics that play a part in the background of the story. I thought that these topics were woven into the story incredibly well and the random connections between various characters were realistic.

It's very rare that I love both characters in a rom-com, but I just simply cannot fault Parker or Liam - they are perfectly imperfect characters that I loved laughing (and occasionally tearing up) with.

Love Me Like You Do was such a sweet story. Parker is a jilted bride who meets Liam in her worst moment. They have both had some rough breakups and agree it's best to be friends. However, that may soon prove to be unlikely. In addition to difficult romantic relationships, Parker and Liam have also experienced some challenges with their parents. All of which adds to their individual insecurities about being valued by other people.

I really liked the positive message about giving relationships your all even if it's difficult. Even though their families weren't the most conventional, this book demonstrated the importance of being there for and accepting one another.

There were serious topics covered by the book, but it also tucked a little laugh out loud humor in to balance things. This book was a pleasure to read. I truly appreciated the positive message, especially during the difficult times we are currently living in. An infusion of positivity is never a bad thing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Aria Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Love Me Like You Do is a charming romantic comedy about a man and woman who meet by chance. It begins as Parker flees her wedding after her fiancee calls it off. Liam saves Parker, helps her to the hospital, and an instant connection forms. However, Parker and Liam are both romantically damaged and must put their past failures behind them before they can fully commit to each other. Can Parker trust again after her humiliating rejection at the alter? Will Liam admit that he wants to be more than friends?

Liam is a great character. A bit of a knight-in-shining-armor, he enters Parker’s life at just the right moment. His irresistible charm and deep feelings contrast with the shallow and selfish man Parker almost married. Parker is a dedicated sister, daughter, and nurse who has an inner strength that I find admirable. She’s smart and fiesty, and I love how involved she is with her nieces. Parker’s dedication to her family is both sweet and heart-warming.

The romance between Parker and Liam is sweet. Though they have an instant connection, neither is looking for romantic entanglements. Parker is still dealing with the end of her relationship, and Liam still hasn’t recovered from the hurt of being rejected by the woman he loved. I enjoyed watching this pair heal and grow together.

A funny and fast-paced romance, the heart of Love Me Like You Do focuses on relationships – the strength of family, the importance of friends, the pain of rejection, the excitement of new love, and more. The novel also addresses issues like mental illness, abandonment, and the long-term effects of alcoholism, which adds depth and realism to the story. Thanks so much to Netgalley and Aria for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a very cute and charming book! I loved the story, I loved both of the main characters, I loved the way it was written. The storyline is very unusual and I really loved that fact! This book is very entertaining and I spent a very nice and lovely time reading it!!!! it's a 4 stars out of 5 for me!!

This was a cute, simple, sweet, romantic comedy book. I enjoyed the characters and their story. They made me laugh multiple times as the awkward scenarios were funny and charming. The writing from the first person perspective was very detailed and at times tedious but I still felt invested in the characters story and engaged in reading. The main female character of the story held the most connection to me as she navigates a relationship she never intended on having as another one dissolves unexpectedly. I could relate to her. The male lead was charming for sure and unexpected but I enjoyed his interactions with his counterpart. This is a perfect summer beach read for romance lovers.

This story was pretty cute. I like the setting of the story. And the concept of it was amazing. But the story is kind of a stretch at some points. But love the characters. Worth the read.
Thank you netgalley for the e-arc in exchange of an honest review.

I had to dnf this book at 20% due to various reasons, which is a shame as it was an easy read and I was enjoying it up until this point. But I can't condone slut shaming, from both the male and female leads, done in such a casual way that I doubt it was going to be explored and unpacked. There was both an example of shaming sex workers/strippers (in a "thank god you're not on your way to a bachelor party dressed like that" kind of way) and general slut shaming/referring to women as sluts and whores from both the main characters' internal dialogues.

Also I found the writing a little cringy in places and there were inconsistencies in plot and logic (for example, Parker is lamenting the fact that she should be on her dream honeymoon...and then gets a call from her sister reminding her she's supposed to be dressed as a princess at her niece's birthday party. How can that be true when she was supposed to be on her honeymoon?)

Overall, there are more enjoyable and well written books in this genre to be read, so I'm going to go and read one of those instead.

Love Me Like You Do tells the story of Parker, who was dumped at her wedding. After fleeing and being saved by handsome stranger Liam, Parker won’t allow herself to fall in love after heartbreak. Liam has his own past that he tries and fails to confront; keeping himself from living life fully. However, fate continues to bring Parker and Liam together. The more they spend time together, the more they realize that they can’t allow their past to rule their happiness.

This story was a light and fluffy read. It was filled with good banter and cheeky flirting. I found both characters very relatable, especially Parker. She was dealing with so much but managed to keep herself together. Liam was very likable; the perfect southern gentleman. I liked the relationship between them and found myself rooting for them. This is the first book I’ve read by Aimee Brown. I found her writing to be easy to read. The romance was a slow burn, but I found myself wanting more from this story. I like angsty romances and I believe Love Me Like You Do to be a bit light for me. All in all, I enjoyed this book for what it was, it was a nice book to pass the time.

I enjoy a good romcom. They aren’t my go-to, but a nice change of pace. This one definitely hit the mark. Laugh out loud moments, characters that take the bad and turn it around and generally just a feel good story.

Parker has just been dumped at the alter and while she definitely has a right to feel bad for herself, she doesn’t wallow in it. She’s got a strong support system and always has the best attitude. Her sarcastic banter with her family, especially her mom, is great. The only thing that irked me was her attitude towards timing. I’ll never understand the hesitation.

Liam too could be one of those guys that just throws in the towel. He’s had a lot of hardship in his life, but he appreciates what he’s got including a mother he loves. He’s a good guy. He knew to give Parker space.

The slow development of their relationship is nice and appreciated. There isn’t any unnecessary drama, just a sweet romance with a happy ending.

A fun and flirty romance! While predictable and a bit over-the-top, it was laugh out loud funny and a heartwarming read. The characters are incredibly likable and their romance believable and worth cheering for. There were parts of the book that were so “tidy” it was almost eye roll worthy. Overall, this was a fun romcom that left me smiling! 3.5 ⭐️ My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.